{
  "id": 12131321,
  "title": "Congress MP and TVK MLA argue over lighting ceremonial lamp in govt event",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/congress-mp-and-tvk-mla-argue-over-lighting-ceremonial-lamp-in-govt",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T08:24:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/trichy/argument-over-lighting-lamp-tvk-mla-knocks-candle-off-from-congress-mps-hand-at-govt-event/articleshow/134691920.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "During a baby shower event in Trichy, a disagreement arose between TVK MLA Navalpattu Viji and Congress MP Christopher Tilak. The conflict started over the protocol regarding who should light a ceremonial lamp first. After an argument, which escalated to Viji knocking the lamp from Tilak's hand, Minister Ramesh intervened to calm the situation. Viji ultimately lit the lamp after the disagreement…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}