S. Ramesh, the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Minister of Tamil Nadu, has announced the introduction of an enhanced online darshan token system aimed at improving crowd management and curbing corruption in darshan pass issuance. This initiative will be implemented in phases across various temples in the state. The upgraded system will feature special provisions for senior citizens, pregnant women, parents with infants, and persons with disabilities, ensuring inclusivity. To determine the number of devotees that can be accommodated in specific time slots, the department is conducting temple-wise studies. The issuance of tokens will be available both online and at temple counters, ensuring that those without digital access are not left out. Initially, the system will be trialed in select temples before it is expanded to larger ones throughout Tamil Nadu. Additionally, the Minister announced the resumption of temple elephant rejuvenation camps, which have been inactive for several years. Ramesh also addressed political remarks about the government’s stability, asserting that it remains committed to serving the public and will continue its surprise inspections of temples to ensure accountability.