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Maafi Veer: The Many Times Rahul Gandhi Apologized For His Remarks

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In what appears to be the latest in a series of clarifications before the court, Maafi veer Rahul Gandhi expressed regret before the Madhya Pradesh High Court over his allegedly defamatory statement concerning Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s son, Kartikeya Singh, stating that the remark was not intended to refer to him, as reported in The Hindu.

Congress scion and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, filed an application before the Madhya Pradesh High Court expressing regret over an allegedly defamatory statement concerning Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s son, Kartikeya Singh.

The application, submitted through Gandhi’s counsel, stated that the Congress leader’s remarks were not intended to refer to Kartikeya Singh.

The case stems from a criminal defamation complaint filed by Kartikeya Singh before a special court in Bhopal designated to hear cases involving Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assembly.

According to the complaint, Rahul Gandhi, while addressing an election rally in Jhabua in 2018, allegedly referred to Kartikeya Singh in connection with the Panama Papers leak, thereby harming his reputation.

Following the complaint, the Bhopal court issued summons directing Rahul Gandhi to appear in person. Challenging both the summons and the defamation proceedings, Gandhi subsequently approached the Jabalpur Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court seeking to have them quashed.

The matter came up before Justice Pramod Kumar Agarwal of the Madhya Pradesh High Court. During the proceedings on Wednesday, the petitioner produced the records of the trial court in compliance with an earlier direction issued by the High Court.

Advocate Sankalp Kochhar appeared on behalf of the complainant, Kartikeya Singh.

The High Court is scheduled to hear Rahul Gandhi’s petition on Thursday, 25 June 2026, when it is expected to consider his plea seeking the quashing of both the summons and the pending defamation case.

This is not the first time he has apologised or clarified his remarks. Here are a few instances.

“Chowkidar Chor Hai”

In 2018, the Supreme Court dismissed all petitions seeking a court-monitored probe of the Rs 59,000 crore contract for Rafale fighter planes made by Dassault Aviation of France, saying that there was no reason to doubt the decision-making process. Despite the Supreme Court judgement, in 2019, Rahul Gandhi based his entire campaign on the Rafale deal, coining the slogan “Chowkidar Chor Hai.” During a media interaction, he alleged that the Supreme Court had confirmed the “Chowkidar” was involved in theft and had accepted corruption in the Rafale issue. Rahul Gandhi even called the Prime Minister “Chor” (Thief) on the floor of the Lok Sabha, which was expunged. The Court, on a petition filed by BJP leader Meenakshi Lekhi, sent Gandhi a criminal contempt notice for misrepresenting it and attributing “Chowkidar Chor Hai” to the Court’s decision.

Rahul Gandhi issued an apology to the Supreme Court for incorrectly attributing his “chowkidar chor hai” (watchman is a thief) comment to the apex court. The court had issued a contempt notice to Rahul Gandhi for the remark. However, Rahul Gandhi clarified that he had made the statement in the heat of political campaigning and that it was not intended to attack the court or its judges. Consequently, he expressed regret and apologised for the same.

In other cases, he clarified that he did not ‘mean’ what it seemed to be.

“Khoon Ki Dalali” Remark On PM 

In 2016, during an election rally, Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of doing “khoon ki dalali.” His comments were widely condemned, prompting him to clarify that he supported the surgical strikes but not using the Army for political propaganda. His controversial remarks about the surgical strikes evoked strong reactions from the public and other opposition parties. The incident also reminded people of his mother and former Congress President’s infamous “maut ka saudagar” jibe against then Gujarat CM, Modi.

Blaming RSS For Mahatma Gandhi Killing

One of the most prominent controversies involving Rahul Gandhi is his statement made in 2014 during an election rally, where he accused the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) of killing Mahatma Gandhi. The RSS worker, Rajesh Kunte, filed a case against him for defaming the organization, and the courts reprimanded him for making defamatory remarks. Initially, Rahul Gandhi refused to retract his statement, asserting that he would provide evidence to support his claim. However, he changed his stance after the Supreme Court criticized him for collective denunciations and required him to face trial. Rahul Gandhi then “clarified” that he did not blame the RSS for Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination but rather people “associated” with it, which was a flimsy rebuttal far from the truth.

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Elderly Priest Serving Village Temples In TN Struggles For Food, Medicines; Zoho Founder Sridhar Vembu Pledges Regular Support

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Zoho Founder Sridhar Vembu Pledges Regular Support For Struggling Elderly Temple Priest, Urges Indians To Reconnect With Their Ancestral Villages

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has pledged regular financial support for a 70-year-old temple priest from a village near Kumbakonam after a social media appeal highlighted the priest’s difficult living conditions and financial struggles, as reported in Business Today.

The appeal, shared on X by social media user Krishnan Srinivasan on behalf of Dhandapani Subramaniam, described the hardships faced by the elderly priest, who serves at multiple temples in Padagacheri, a village near Valangaiman in Tamil Nadu.

According to the post, Subramaniam is unmarried and lives with his 78-year-old widowed sister. Despite serving at the village’s Sivan Temple, Perumal Temple, Vinayagar Temple and Murugan Temple, he reportedly has no steady source of income.

The appeal stated, “No income. Struggling to buy medicines, pay for transport, etc,” adding that a neighbour has been providing the siblings with tea and dinner every day while also preparing offerings for the temples. It further noted that the house in which they live is in poor condition and requires repairs.

Responding to the appeal, Vembu said the village was located close to his own native place and assured that assistance would be arranged.

“Sad to see this temple priest’s plight. It is near my village in the Kumbakonam area. We will contact him and arrange for regular support,” Vembu wrote on X.

Beyond extending help to the priest, the Zoho founder also used the opportunity to urge people who had migrated away from their native villages to reconnect with their roots and support local temples.

“I am also going to appeal to people who left all these villages: we abandoned our ancestral villages and abandoned our temples. Prosperity alone will not make us happy. We have to do our duty to our ancestral land and our kula devatas and grama devatas,” he wrote.

Vembu also reflected on India’s traditional values, cautioning that rapid modernisation should not come at the cost of cultural and spiritual heritage.

“Our culture and spirituality have always emphasised simple living and high thinking – contentment at the core. That survived thousands of years but risks being swept away in the tsunami of modernity,” Vembu said. “It is time for us to rethink, at least those of us with the means.”

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‘No Exit From DMK Until Our Demands Are Met’: VCK Chief Thirumavalavan Reportedly Tells TVK

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Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) president Thol. Thirumavalavan has reportedly refused to formally sever his party’s ties with the DMK-led alliance unless the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government fulfils a series of political and administrative demands, according to sources within the TVK, as reported in Dinamalar.

According to TVK functionaries, the VCK and the Indian Union Muslim League initially extended unconditional support to the TVK government after it assumed office. Both parties subsequently joined the state Cabinet.

The sources further claimed that Thirumavalavan has been exerting pressure on Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, through Minister Aadhav Arjuna, to reassign the Social Justice portfolio currently held by the VCK and allot a different ministry to the party.

Amid these developments, the TVK leadership is said to have urged its supporting allies, including the VCK, to officially withdraw from the DMK-led alliance in order to avoid what it viewed as a politically untenable dual alignment.

According to the TVK functionaries, the Congress, the Communist Party of India (CPI), and the Indian Union Muslim League have since announced their exit from the DMK alliance.

However, the VCK has reportedly held back.

Sources said a meeting was recently held at Minister Aadhav Arjuna’s office in Poes Garden, Chennai, where Thirumavalavan and senior TVK leaders discussed the coalition issue at length. The discussions reportedly lasted for more than two hours.

During the meeting, Thirumavalavan is said to have expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s response to the VCK’s demands.

According to the TVK sources, Thirumavalavan reportedly told the leadership that none of the requests made by his party had been fulfilled. He is said to have pointed out that the VCK had been waiting for a long time for a change in its Cabinet portfolio but had not received any response from the Chief Minister.

The VCK leader also reportedly raised the issue of the forthcoming Trichy East Assembly by-election. According to the sources, he reminded the TVK leadership that he had already conveyed his intention to contest the seat but alleged that Chief Minister Vijay had yet to communicate a decision, even as the party had begun the candidate selection process.

In addition, Thirumavalavan reportedly sought important appointments to various government boards and corporations for the VCK.

According to the TVK functionaries, Thirumavalavan took a firm stand during the meeting, reportedly telling the leadership that the VCK would announce its formal exit from the DMK alliance only after its demands including the change of ministerial portfolio, clarity on the Trichy East by-election, and the allocation of key board positions were addressed.

The sources further claimed that Chief Minister Vijay personally spoke to Thirumavalavan over the phone in an attempt to resolve the matter, but the VCK leader did not soften his position.

According to the TVK functionaries, the growing list of demands relating to the Cabinet portfolio, the Trichy East by-election and appointments to statutory boards has reportedly surprised the Chief Minister.

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Days After Jos Alukkas CEO Met CM Joseph Vijay, TVK Govt Announces ₹756-Crore Gold Ring Scheme Despite Saying No New Schemes For Now

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Days After Jos Alukkas CEO Met CM Vijay, TVK Govt Announces ₹756-Crore Gold Ring Scheme Despite Saying No New Schemes For Now

The TVK government’s announcement of the ‘Thaaimaaman Thanga Mothira Thittam’, under which newborns delivered in government hospitals will receive a one-gram gold ring, has drawn attention after it came just days after Jos Alukkas Managing Director John Alukkas met Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.

John Alukkas, CEO and Managing Director of the Thrissur-headquartered jewellery chain Jos Alukkas, recently shared photographs on social media of his meeting with Chief Minister Vijay. In his post, John Alukkas described Vijay as “an old friend, now Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay,” and said the meeting reflected how relationships strengthen over time, highlighting friendship, leadership and cherished memories.

The meeting has also revived interest in the long-standing association between Vijay and the jewellery brand. In 2010, Jos Alukkas appointed Vijay as its brand ambassador as part of a nationwide rebranding campaign titled “Ponnil Teertha Bandham” (Relationships as Good as Gold). At the time, Jos Alukkas Managing Director John Alukka had said the company chose Vijay to help establish a distinct brand identity as it pursued expansion plans.

Less than a week after the recent meeting, the TVK government announced the launch of the Thaaimaaman Thanga Mothira Thittam, one of its election promises.

According to the government, children born in Tamil Nadu government hospitals from 22 June 2026 onwards to families with permanent residence in the state will receive a one-gram gold ring under the scheme. The government has allocated ₹755.83 crore for its implementation.

The scheme is scheduled to be formally launched by Chief Minister Vijay on 15 September 2026, coinciding with the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai.

In its official announcement, the government stated that the scheme formed part of its commitment to improving maternal and child welfare and said all children born in government hospitals from 22 June onwards would be eligible.

The timing of the announcement, however, has prompted questions from political observers and sections of the public over the government’s priorities.

During the presentation of the recent White Paper on Tamil Nadu’s finances, Finance Minister Marie Wilson had stated that the government would not introduce new welfare schemes immediately owing to the state’s financial situation, while assuring that existing schemes would continue.

Against that backdrop, the announcement of a new ₹755.83-crore gold ring scheme has raised questions over what prompted the government to prioritise its rollout when several major election promises remain unimplemented.

Among the pending commitments are the promised ₹2,500 monthly financial assistance for women, the six free LPG cylinders annually scheme and the proposed free bus travel scheme, all of which were key assurances made by the TVK during its election campaign but are yet to be launched.

The proximity between the Chief Minister’s meeting with the head of one of India’s largest jewellery retailers and the subsequent announcement of a gold-based welfare scheme has also become a subject of discussion on social media.

The sequence of events has intensified scrutiny over the government’s policy priorities about why a new welfare scheme has been fast-tracked despite earlier statements indicating that new schemes would be deferred until the state’s financial position improves.

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Safety Violations Were Flagged Six Months Before Fatal Ammonia Leak At Tiruvallur Seafood Factory; No Action Taken

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Safety Violations Were Flagged Six Months Before Fatal Ammonia Leak At Tiruvallur Seafood Factory; No Action Taken

The Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH) had reportedly identified multiple safety violations at St Peter & Paul Sea Foods Exports in Tiruvallur district nearly six months before the fatal ammonia leak that has so far claimed nine lives, raising questions over regulatory oversight and industrial safety enforcement, as reported in DT Next.

According to officials, DISH inspectors conducted an inspection of the factory on 30 December 2025 – during the DMK regime, during which they detected between 18 and 20 safety violations, including deficiencies directly related to the testing and maintenance of the ammonia-handling system that was involved in the leak.

The death toll from the ammonia leak rose to nine on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, even as a three-member inquiry committee submitted its interim report to Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.

Officials said the inspection had revealed that the ammonia pipeline was not being maintained and tested in accordance with mandatory safety requirements. A senior official stated that the pipeline was required to be properly maintained and tested once every month, with the inspection certified by a competent person as per departmental regulations. According to the official, the company had failed to carry out the mandatory testing, and the lapse was one of the violations recorded during the inspection.

M.V. Karthikeyan, Joint Director of DISH, Tiruvottiyur, reportedly said the department had identified “almost 18-20 violations” during the inspection. These allegedly included the absence of safety sensors, an alarm system, a hydrant system and an occupational medical centre. Officials also found that new machinery had allegedly been installed without obtaining the required approvals.

According to DISH officials, the department followed the prescribed enforcement procedure after detecting the violations. Notices were issued to the company seeking an explanation, following which a re-inspection was conducted to assess compliance.

Officials said that after finding the violations had not been rectified, the department initiated prosecution proceedings. A charge sheet was filed before a Tiruvallur court on 27 March 2026, they said, adding that the case has not yet been listed for hearing.

Explaining the department’s enforcement process, officials said inspectors first issue a show-cause notice, provide the respondent an opportunity to respond, assess compliance after the response, and only then proceed with prosecution if violations remain unresolved.

When questioned about why the factory was not ordered to shut down immediately despite the identified safety deficiencies, officials said they were required to provide the company an opportunity to respond under the principles of natural justice.

However, Section 87A of the Factories Act, 1948 empowers authorities to prohibit employment in a factory if working conditions are considered to pose a serious hazard to workers.

Officials said the circumstances surrounding the ammonia leak remain under investigation, including its exact cause, possible industrial safety lapses and the adequacy of the factory’s emergency response mechanisms.

Environmental activist Nityanand Jayaraman, however, argued that the incident reflected a regulatory failure rather than merely a technical or legal one. He reportedly said regulators already possessed statutory powers to intervene when hazardous conditions were identified and questioned why those powers were not exercised before the tragedy occurred.

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Married TVK Functionary Forcibly Marries 17-Year-Old Relative, Arrested Under POCSO Act

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Married TVK Functionary Forcibly Marries17-Year-Old Relative, Arrested Under POCSO Act

In a shocking case of alleged child abuse and forced marriage, a 32-year-old functionary of the Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has been arrested by the Jeeyapuram All-Women Police Station for forcibly marrying a minor girl against her parents’ wishes, as reported in Puthiya Thalaimurai.

The accused, identified as Karthik, hails from the Kambarasampettai area of Trichy. Despite being a married man with two children, Karthik who serves as the Joint Secretary of the TVK’s Andhanallur Union is alleged to have persistently harassed the parents of a 17-year-old girl, who is a relative of his wife, pressuring them to consent to a marriage between him and their daughter.

According to the complaint filed by the girl’s mother, Karthik defied the parents’ strong objections and forcibly married the minor in a secret ceremony a few months ago. The parents, who had consistently opposed the alliance due to Karthik’s marital status and the girl’s age, were left shocked and helpless by the clandestine act.

The girl’s mother subsequently lodged a formal complaint at the Jeeyapuram All-Women Police Station, triggering an immediate investigation.

The Jeeyapuram police registered a case against Karthik under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, which criminalizes any sexual offence against minors, including child marriage. The accused was arrested and subsequently remanded to judicial custody.

Under the POCSO Act, sexual intercourse with a minor constitutes statutory rape, regardless of consent, and is punishable with rigorous imprisonment. The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, also declares the marriage of a minor as voidable and criminalizes those who perform, promote, or participate in such unions.

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POCSO Complaint Filed Against Joseph Vijay’s Congress Higher Education Minister After He Massaged Legs & Inappropriately Touched Girl Marathon Participants

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POCSO Complaint Filed Against Joseph Vijay’s Congress Higher Education Minister After He Massaged Legs & Inappropriately Touched Girl Marathon Participants

A legal complaint has been filed against Joseph Vijay’s Congress Higher Education Minister, K. Viswanathan, who is also the Congress MLA from the Madurai Melur constituency, accusing him of inappropriately touching minor girls during an official event. The complaint, lodged by lawyer Saranya Natarajan, has sparked a political firestorm and demands for a thorough investigation under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, as reported in Hindu Tamil Thisai.

Natarajan has submitted her petition to the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police (DGP), the ‘Singappen Padai’ (Women’s Police Wing), the Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing, and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), urging them to register an immediate First Information Report (FIR) against the Minister.

According to the complaint, the incident occurred on June 21 during an anti-drug awareness marathon held in Madurai Melur. The event was attended by numerous schoolgirls and young female athletes. Minister Viswanathan, present as a special guest, is alleged to have touched the participants on various parts of their bodies in an inappropriate manner under the guise of encouragement.

The complaint further alleges that the Minister deliberately touched, pulled, or gripped the shoulders, thighs, and legs of the girls on multiple occasions. Video footage from the event, which has since gone viral on social media, reportedly shows the girls exhibiting visible signs of mental distress and discomfort. The complaint notes that the girls were unable to resist immediately due to the Minister’s position of power.

Ms. Natarajan has also raised serious concerns over the circulation of the incident videos on social media, which clearly show the faces of the minors involved. She has called for action against those responsible for sharing the footage, arguing that it constitutes a grave violation of the children’s privacy and dignity.

In her complaint, the lawyer stated that a Minister, as a holder of public trust, engaging in such conduct undermines confidence in the rule of law. She has demanded that the law discharge its duty “impartially and uncompromisingly” in this matter.

Strongly refuting the allegations, Minister Viswanathan has issued a statement clarifying his actions. He explained that the marathon was held under intense heat, leading to several students fainting and collapsing during the 4-km run.

In his statement, he said, “An awareness marathon was organized in Melur, Madurai, against the use of intoxicants such as tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis and against sexual crimes targeting women. As hundreds of students participated in the 4-km run, some fainted and collapsed due to the intense heat. Acting out of humanitarian concern, I lifted the girls up and administered first aid by sprinkling water to help them regain consciousness. It is highly uncivilized for former Minister Anbil Mahesh to attribute ulterior motives to this action in a post made via the DMK IT Wing.”

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Joseph Vijay’s Birthday Tiramisu Was Flown Into Chennai, But His TVK Govt Opposes Parandur Airport

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Joseph Vijay's Viral Birthday Tiramisu Shows Exactly Why Tamil Nadu Needs Parandur Airport

A birthday photograph shared by actor Trisha Krishnan for Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has unintentionally highlighted why Tamil Nadu needs world-class aviation infrastructure instead of shelving the proposed Parandur Greenfield Airport.

The now-viral Instagram post, which amassed millions of likes and shares, featured two cakes and three portions of tiramisu. While fans initially focused on the birthday celebration, food enthusiasts quickly identified the dessert as the signature tiramisu from Hyderabad-based Conçu Café.

What followed was extraordinary.

Within hours, Conçu reported a surge in orders across Hyderabad and Bengaluru. Its Bengaluru outlets recorded nearly four times the usual sales of the dessert, while Hyderabad stores witnessed a 40 per cent increase. The company later confirmed that the tiramisu in the photograph had come from its Hyderabad airport outlet.

One fact stood out.

Conçu does not have a single outlet in Chennai.

That means the dessert was probably flown into the city from Hyderabad, Bengaluru or Mumbai before eventually appearing in one of the most viral photographs on Tamil social media.

It is a small incident, but one that illustrates a much larger reality.

Modern economies no longer move only people. They move experiences, brands, premium food, pharmaceuticals, flowers, electronics, seafood, precision engineering components and countless time-sensitive products that depend on fast, efficient air logistics.

This is exactly what makes the TVK government’s decision to abandon the proposed Parandur Greenfield Airport difficult to reconcile with its stated vision of economic growth. If a single dessert travelling by air can generate nationwide buzz and simultaneously demonstrate the value of seamless logistics, the larger question is obvious: how many businesses, exporters, farmers and entrepreneurs stand to benefit from infrastructure that makes such movement faster, cheaper and more accessible?

Chennai, a metropolitan region of more than 14 million people, cannot continue relying on a single airport that already faces long-term capacity constraints. A second airport is not simply about accommodating more flights; it is about expanding cargo capacity, reducing logistics costs, improving connectivity, attracting investment and creating opportunities for businesses across the state.

The viral tiramisu offers a relatable example.

Today, a premium dessert can be flown into Chennai because businesses are willing to absorb the costs involved. But improved aviation infrastructure has the potential to make air logistics more efficient and accessible across sectors, not just for luxury brands, but for farmers exporting perishables, MSMEs reaching new markets, manufacturers shipping high-value goods and entrepreneurs building businesses that depend on rapid transportation.

Ironically, while some political voices continue opposing airport expansion, the same aviation ecosystem is already enabling premium products and services to reach Chennai’s consumers. The infrastructure exists, but its limitations are increasingly apparent as demand continues to grow.

Tamil Nadu has long positioned itself as India’s manufacturing and export powerhouse. Maintaining that advantage requires infrastructure that keeps pace with economic ambition.

The debate over Parandur is therefore not merely about land acquisition or another airport terminal. It is about whether Tamil Nadu intends to build the logistics backbone necessary for the next several decades of economic growth.

A viral dessert may seem trivial in isolation. Yet its journey across state borders to Chennai serves as a reminder of how modern commerce functions and why expanding aviation capacity is no longer a luxury, but an economic necessity.

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TVK Model: 14-Year-Old Girl Gang-Raped In Chengalpattu; Two Arrested

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Joseph Vijay's "Safety for Women" Exposed: Mohammed Muttab & Mohammed Atheel From Bihar Gangrape 61-Year-Old Mentally Challenged Homeless Woman In Velachery

In a shocking incident that has sent ripples of anger across the region, two engineering students have been arrested for the alleged gang rape of a 14-year-old seventh-grade student near Chengalpattu, close to Kalpakkam.

According to police sources, the minor girl had stepped out to relieve herself behind her house on the morning of 22 June 2026 when she was waylaid by the accused. The perpetrators, identified as Maheshwaran (20) and Ajay (27), allegedly forcibly restrained the child, gagged her with a cloth, and dragged her to the terrace of her own residence, where they subjected her to the brutal assault.

When the girl failed to return home, her parents grew anxious and began a frantic search. They discovered her in a traumatized state on the terrace. The father, deeply shocked by the scene, immediately rushed her to the Chengalpattu Government Hospital for emergency medical care and subsequently filed a formal complaint at the Mamallapuram All Women’s Police Station.

Acting swiftly on the complaint, the police registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, alongside relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. Both accused, who are college students, were taken into custody later that day. They have since been produced before a local court and remanded to judicial custody.

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This Is Fascism Or Payasam? TN Police Threatens To Take Action Against Those Making Personal Attacks On Joseph Vijay, Will They Act On Abusive Virtual Warriors Of TVK

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This Is Fascism Or Payasam? TN Police Threatens To Take Action Against Those Making Personal Attacks On Joseph Vijay, Will They Act On Abusive Virtual Warriors Of TVK

The Greater Chennai Police has issued a warning that strict legal action will be taken against individuals who publish defamatory, obscene or reputation-damaging content about the government and private individuals on social media platforms, as reported in Maalai Malar.

The warning comes amid increasing political activity online, where supporters and critics of various parties routinely engage in aggressive exchanges, personal attacks and abusive campaigns.

In a statement, the police said cases have already been registered against individuals who posted false allegations, defamatory content and obscene material targeting both the government and private persons.

“Cases have been registered against individuals who posted false defamatory allegations and obscene content against the government and private individuals. Therefore, legal cases will be registered and stringent action will be taken against those who publish obscene, defamatory or misleading posts that damage the dignity and reputation of the government or individuals on social media platforms,” the statement said.

The police warning follows a growing number of complaints regarding online abuse, character assassination campaigns and personal attacks carried out through social media accounts.

However, the announcement has also triggered questions regarding whether the law will be applied uniformly across the political spectrum.

Over the past few months, Tamil Nadu’s political discourse has increasingly shifted online, with rival party supporters engaging in bitter exchanges that often go far beyond criticism of policies and governance. Family members, personal relationships, physical appearance and private lives have frequently become subjects of political attacks.

The issue has become particularly prominent following the rise of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government under Chief Minister Joseph Vijay.

Supporters of the ruling party have repeatedly accused opposition supporters of spreading misinformation, defamatory allegations and personal attacks against Vijay and members of his family. At the same time, opposition voices have alleged that a section of pro-TVK social media activists routinely engage in abusive campaigns targeting political opponents, journalists, critics and rival party leaders.

Now the real test of the police warning lies not in the wording of the statement but in its implementation.

If individuals posting abusive or defamatory content against the Chief Minister are to face legal consequences, will similar action be taken against social media users who target opposition leaders with equally offensive language? Will the authorities pursue complaints regardless of political affiliation, or will enforcement be selective?

The debate has intensified because social media abuse in Tamil Nadu is no longer confined to anonymous accounts. Organised online ecosystems associated with various political parties routinely amplify attacks, spread memes, circulate edited videos and launch coordinated campaigns against opponents.

If the police are serious about curbing online abuse, action must extend to all offenders irrespective of ideology, party affiliation or political convenience.

The Greater Chennai Police’s warning therefore raises a larger question: Is this a genuine attempt to tackle online harassment and defamation, or will it become another tool deployed selectively against critics of those in power?

The answer will become clear only when the same standards are applied to the ruling party’s online supporters as well as its detractors.

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