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DMK Govt’s Plan For ‘Vallalar International Research Centre’ In Vadalur Slammed By ADMK Chief EPS

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The Commune
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In a move that has sparked opposition from locals, the DMK government is facing criticism for its proposal to acquire approximately 70 acres of land in Vadalur plains to construct the ‘Vallalar International Research Centre.’ The region, known for drawing lakhs of devotees globally, has raised concerns among the people who argue that building the center in this revered space would significantly impact those attending Jyoti Darshan.

The controversy unfolded as residents expressed their objections to the government’s decision, asserting that while they don’t oppose the construction of the research center itself, its location in Vadalur plains would disrupt the spiritual practices, including monthly puja and the special Thaipusam worship. The area, encompassing 100 acres, was generously donated by locals to Vallalar for the specific purpose of facilitating the gathering of devotees for spiritual events like Thaipusam.

Vallalar, renowned for propagating the spiritual doctrine of reconciliation and pure righteousness, acquired the vast land not merely for personal gain but with the noble intention of providing a space where devotees could convene without hindrance to witness the divine Arudperum Jyoti (sacred light) during Thaipusam.

Locals state that on the eve of Thaipusam, nearly 15 lakh devotees start converging on the Vadalur plains for Jyoti worship, and the subsequent days witness significant gatherings for spiritual events.

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam General Secretary and Leader of Opposition, Tamil Nadu Assembly, Edappadi Palanisami released a press note stating the significance of the saint Vallalaar and his relevance in the Tamil society and condemning the actions of the DMK government. 

The news of the DMK government’s plan to establish the ‘Vallalar International Research Centre’ has triggered concerns about the potential disruption of sacred rituals and worship practices. Villagers, who remain eager to uphold the sanctity of the area, are urging the government to reconsider the choice of location and, if needed, allocate an alternative space for the research center. The sentiments of both the land donors and the multitude of devotees who frequent the area during festivals are at the heart of this unfolding dispute.

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Cisco Case: Sundar Iyer Who Was Wrongly Accused Of Caste Discrimination Reveals What Happened

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The Commune
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In 2020, the “Cisco case” made headlines for quite some time alleging caste discrimination in the company. It dragged the names of the so-called “upper caste” Sundar Iyer and Ramana Kompella who were sued over discrimination for not selecting a Dalit John Doe for a job opening at Cisco. 

Iyer, originally from India and studying in the US, was sued by the Cisco Research Development Foundation (CRD) in June 2020, along with his colleague Ramana Kompella. CRD accused them of discriminating against John Doe, a Dalit, and denying him a leadership role in Iyer’s startup based on his caste. Iyer contested these allegations, asserting that he had hired John Doe and offered top positions to other Dalits.

The CRD’s claims attracted media attention, accompanied by articles from caste activists that harmed their reputations. Iyer and Kompella faced activist propaganda and harassment, including attacks on their last names. Iyer found it ironic that CRD assigned him a Hindu Brahmin caste solely based on his last name, with Equality Labs, CRD’s partner, making controversial comparisons.

CRD faced criticism for profiling and accusing Hindu Americans of crimes against Dalits without evidence, which the judge dismissed. In January 2023, Iyer and others filed a motion to sanction CRD prosecutors for pursuing a baseless case. Although CRD dropped the case against Iyer and Ramana, they continued to sue Cisco. A white paper in April 2023 accused CRD of corrupt behavior, and in July 2023, California for Justice accused CRD of targeting Indian Americans, calling for Governor Newsom’s intervention.

In April 2023, in a significant development, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) voluntarily dismissed its case against Cisco Systems engineers Sundar Iyer and Ramana Kompella, who were accused of caste discrimination earlier this year. The dismissal followed nearly three years of investigations and public scrutiny that adversely affected the engineers’ reputations. The DFEH’s claims, which included allegations of discrimination against Dalit employees, were based on shaky legal and factual grounds. The agency faced criticism for its media publicity blitz and for making false claims about Hinduism and people of Indian origin. The Hindu American Foundation filed civil rights claims against the DFEH. The case’s dismissal raises questions about the agency’s handling of the matter and its impact on the accused engineers.

Speaking on the That’s So Hindu podcast, Sundar Iyer recounted what exactly happened.

In the 1-minute clipping shared by the Hindu American Foundation where Iyer details the reasons why the case was never justified in the first place, he said, “They said he didn’t get the Head of Engineering position. We pointed out that John Doe never applied for the position. This is a position that was open for several months. Everybody was welcome to apply, but he didn’t. If you read the Cisco court documents, Cisco tells you that he didn’t even show interest in wanting that position. Just two things off the bat, if you will, we also pointed out to the CRD that the position that John Doe claimed discrimination for because he is a Dalit was actually given to a senior colleague of mine who was also Dalit, who self-identified as Dalit. This senior Dalit colleague of mine, a brilliant guy, I’ve known him for 25 years, co-founded companies with him, a prolific, hardworking, and just extremely knowledgeable and experienced person. Why did I give him that position?”

It is noteworthy that the notorious Equality Labs led by Thenmozhi Soundarajan, a second-generation immigrant in the US, is a “human rights organization”, funded by George Soros, played a crucial role in the landmark case where California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing sued Cisco for alleged caste discrimination against a Dalit Indian-American employee. 

Thenmozhi’s talk on caste bias was also cancelled by Google in 2022 to avoid division and discord in the community, as stated by Google’s spokesperson, Shannon Newberry, “Caste discrimination has no place in our workplace. We also have a very clear, publicly shared policy against retaliation and discrimination in our workplace. We also made the decision to not move forward with the proposed talk which — rather than bringing our community together and raising awareness — was creating division and rancor,”. Notably, Thenmozhi’s Equality Labs also pushed for the SB403 law to be pushed in the US. 

While leftist portals like The News Minute and their ilk published article after article on the Cisco case, there is not one mention of the case once it was dismissed. Their agenda of doing a hitjob and slandering the “upper caste Brahmin” Iyer guilty was done and dusted and hence it seems they did not feel it was important to report the news in the same length when the same man was exonerated of his charges.

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TN BJP Head Annamalai Slams TN CM Stalin Over Statue Proposal At Salem Modern Theatres Premises

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The Commune
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Following the issue surrounding Modern Theatres Salem bursting out in social media, Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief K Annamalai, hit out at Chief Minister MK Stalin for vying for land that does not belong to him by trying to erect his father’s statue.

Taking to social media platform X, Annamalai shared a press release condemning this action.

He wrote, “Salem Modern Theatre is a famous film production company in Tamil Nadu. Late former Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu Amarar MGR, Karunanidhi, Mrs. Janaki Ammal, Ms. Jayalalithaa, former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Amarar N.T. Rama Rao and poet Kannadasan, among others, became famous thanks to this company. The company has produced more than a hundred films in seven languages ​​including Tamil and Sinhala. Amarar DR Sundaram Mudaliar, the founder of Modern Theatres, was one of the pioneers of the film industry. He brought many innovations in films such as the first dual role in Tamil cinema, the first talking film in Malayalam, the first colour films in Tamil and Malayalam, and the first English film shot in Tamil Nadu. He was fondly called “Boss” by all the abovementioned Tamil Nadu leaders.”

The BJP leader further added “A memorial arch has been erected on Salem Yercaud Road in memory of this legendary Modern Theatres company. Last February, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin stood in front of this memorial arch and took a photo, which was discussed on social media sites. But no one expected that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin would want to erect a statue of his father at the place where the memorial arch of the company that has created so many famous personalities is located.”

He also pointed out at the alleged interference of the Salem District Collector in his statement. Annamalai said “Saying that the Chief Minister wants to erect a statue of late DMK leader Karunanidhi at the place owned by Modern Theater Company, Salem District Collector has been insisting on giving the place where the memorial arch is located, but since his family did not accept it, the memorial arch belongs to the highway. It seems that the Tamil Nadu government is trying to invade. Furthermore, on another patta land owned by the said family, the construction work being carried out by the said family was also stopped, without any prior notice or permission. It seems that more than 50 policemen have encroached and demolished the structures.”

Annamalai further lambasted the DMK president saying “How is it justified to want DMK leader Karunanidhi’s statue to be placed in all the places where he worked? It is doubtful whether Karunanidhi himself would accept the installation of his statue at the premises created by the immortal T R Sundaram Mudaliar, who founded the culturally important Modern Theatre Company and provided a monthly salary to the late DMK leader Karunanidhi. If he wants, Chief Minister Stalin can erect his father’s statue in Arivalayam or at the thousands of educational institutes and campuses run by members of the DMK. Who’s going to question that?”

“Should Chief Minister Stalin erect his father’s statue by encroaching on a family property? Is this an attempt to establish that Karunanidhi was the founder of the Modern Theatre Company, tomorrow? Land grabbing may be DMK’s legacy. But the Chief Minister must realise that it is no longer valid. He seems to focus on this rather than looking to fix the rising crime rate all over Tamil Nadu, the breakdown of law and order, the calamities due to lack of proper development, the election promises, and the welfare of the people.” Annamalai said coming down heavy on CM Stalin.

Adding further, he said “The DMK government has been in power for almost three years only to attempt to distort the conventional history by renaming. Unable to control ministerial corruption or family interference, Stalin has been a total failure in administration. First focus on governance, they can think about keeping names later. If Chief Minister Stalin really wanted to pay respect to his father, it would be better if he erected the statue of the founder of Salem Modern Theaters, Amarar DR Sundaram, where the memorial arch is located, who gave livelihood to his family. It is good for the Chief Minister to realize that if he erects a statue for his father on land belonging to others, it would not be respectable for his father or the statue itself. It would be wrong to expect the public to be patient with the mistakes of their rulers all the time.”

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“How Is Planning To Kill Specific Religious (Hindu) Leaders A Terrorist Act?”: Madras HC Gives Bail To UAPA Accused Asif Mustahin Who Allegedly Wanted To Join ISIS

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The Commune
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On December 13th, the Madras High Court, while granting bail to Asif Mustahin, held that the targeted killing of Hindu leaders, despite being part of a conspiracy, does not qualify as an act of terrorism under section 15 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

Justices S S Sundar and Sunder Mohan of a division bench stated, “The evidence reveals that the plot was to target specific religious leaders, but the authorities have not clarified how this would qualify as a terrorist act, as outlined in section 15 of the UAPA.”

These remarks were made in connection with the bail plea filed by Asif Mustahin, who was arrested on July 26, 2022, under the UAPA by the National Investigation Agency on charges of purported involvement in criminal activities.

The accused had submitted bail requests that were turned down by the trial court, high court, and Supreme Court, resulting in his detention for the past 17 months.

According to the prosecution, the accused expressed a wish to join IS and established links with the second accused, linked to the global terrorist organization. Furthermore, it was alleged that the pair conspired to assassinate Hindu religious leaders affiliated with the BJP and RSS.

However, the High Court in its recent order emphasized that the evidence did not establish a clear connection to terrorist activities as defined by the UAPA, stating that an act must specifically intend to threaten India’s unity, integrity, security, economic security, sovereignty, or create terror among the people.

“To bring an act under section 15 of the UAPA, the act must be done with an intent to threaten or likely to threaten the unity, integrity, security, economic security or sovereignty of India, or with an intent to strike terror or likely to strike terror in the people or any section of the people in India or any foreign country.“, the court added.

The bench disagreed with the prosecution’s claim that the accused sought to join IS, highlighting the absence of evidence supporting such allegations, and provided conditional bail to Asif, directing him to reside in Erode and attend the trial court daily until further notice.

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Did Dravidian Ideologue EVR Really Say What Was Quoted By DMK MP Abdulla In Rajya Sabha?

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The Commune
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On the day the Supreme Court of India upheld the abrogation of Article 370, DMK MP MM Abdulla stirred controversy in the Rajya Sabha by quoting Dravidianist anti-Hindu demagogue EV Ramasamy Naicker (hailed as ‘Periyar’ by his followers), advocating for Kashmir’s “right to self-determination” on racial grounds.

The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar, lambasted the DMK MP for his remarks and expunged them. 

The DMK MP’s remarks had triggered national outrage with its I.N.D.I. Ally Congress once again distancing itself in soup.

How MK Stalin And His Son Udhayanidhi Reacted

However, DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin along with his Minister son Udhayanidhi Stalin rallied behind Pudukottai DMK MP MM Abdulla. 

CM Stalin objected to expunging Periyar’s quote, stating that they were “strangling” freedom of expression in Parliament. 

“When DMK MP Abdulla was speaking, he quoted Periyar which was opposed by the BJP. Periyar’s name too has been expunged. Freedom of speech and expression has been strangled in the Parliament itself! It is shame that Periyar’s name has been removed from the Parliament where once former PM VP Singh mentioned that Periyar was reason for Mandal Commission. Let us use Father Periyar’s name, which remains in people’s minds and threatens the communalists even today, anywhere – always – in any context! Everyone use it!“, MK Stalin wrote in his social media.

His son Udhayanidhi Stalin said “Quoting the opinion of the rational Pagalavan Father Periyar, the Rajya Sabha member of DMK Abdulla spoke in the Parliament which has jittered the fascists. Father Periyar’s name and quote from Abdullah’s speech have been removed from the parliamentary notes. We strongly condemn this. Father Periyar’s name can only be removed from their memory, and his name can never be removed from the memory of the people. Let us soon put an end to these fascist atrocities against parliamentary democracy and freedom of expression.”

What EVR Actually Said On Kashmir

But did EVR say those words? Was that his stand on Kashmir? Upon digging deeper, it has been brought to light that the words quoted by Abdulla were never uttered by EVR himself. A BBC Tamil article dated 2019 states that EVR did not explicitly comment on Kashmir. Instead, the ‘Viduthalai’ published from the Dravidian stable, in an editorial dated 12 October 1951, addresses Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s resignation over the Hindu Constitution Bill while making passing reference on Kashmir.

Ambedkar’s reasons for resignation included dissatisfaction with Nehru government’s policies – the abandonment of the Hindu Code Bill, concerns about the Kashmir issue, and obstacles in India’s foreign policy.

While Viduthalai accepted the first two reasons, it rejected Ambedkar’s views on Kashmir and India’s foreign policy. The editorial emphasised leaving the decision on Kashmir to the people of Kashmir, advocating the withdrawal of both India and Pakistan from the region.

Image Source: BBC Tamil

In the said editorial, the text states, “Regarding the Kashmir issue, “Next, we cannot accept the idea that he will say about Kashmir. We should leave the matter of deciding about Kashmir to the people of Kashmir. India, which has entered Kashmir, should also leave. Pakistan should also leave. This is justice for the people of Kashmir.” 

Image Source: BBC Tamil

And guess what? The editorial was not written by EV Ramasamy Naicker but Kuthoosi Sa. Gurusamy, another Dravidian ideologue.

The BBC article states “This is the Dravidar Kazhagam’s official position on the Kashmir issue. But this editorial was not written by Periyar. The editorial was written by Kuthoosi Sa. Guruswamy – this is stated in the book ‘Periyar: August 15’ edited by S V Rajadurai.”

It is essential to note that this official position of the Dravidar Kazhagam on the Kashmir issue is derived from the editorial in Viduthalai and not likely from separate statements by Periyar. 

The BBC article also states that this is the only record available on Dravidar Kazhagam’s position on Kashmir and that no other comment made by EVR could be found.

Yuma Jaharo also known as ‘France Thamizhachi‘ or ‘Thamizhachi Author’, an avowed ‘Periyarist’ also took to social media to say that the Dravidian ideologue never said any such thing on Kashmir what the DMK is claiming.

Netizens Slam DMK For Concocting Facts

One person wrote “If in this digital age, they are able to peddle filtered lies, imagine what they would’ve done in the 1960s. The only capital that this thieving Dravidian group has is to peddle lies and mask it as truth.”

Another user Devi Uvacha wrote “What Abdulla said is wrong it seems! And for this, tThese UPs (Udanpirappu – DMK brethren in Tamil) are trying to buttress”

“It is this honesty that we expect from Periyarists and Dravidians. You don’t have to put a sticker on everything”, said another person who identifies himself as a ‘Tamilian stock’.

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Salem Modern Theatres Family Facing Threats From DMK Govt Over Karunanidhi Statue Erection?

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The Commune
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In a region rich with cinematic history, Modern Theatres, established by T.R. Sundaram in 1935, stands as a significant landmark on the road from Salem to Yercaud. Recognised as South India’s first major cinema establishment, Modern Theatres Cinema Company boasts a legacy of over 150 films in languages including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, and more. Notably, it holds the distinction of producing the first-ever colour film.

Modern Theatres played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of prominent figures such as former Chief Ministers Karunanidhi, MGR, and actor Shivaji Ganesan. The studio’s impact on Tamil cinema is undeniable, marking a turning point for these influential leaders.

Presently, the only remnant of Modern Theatres Studio is the memorial arch located at the foothills of Salem-Yercaud Hill. This arch has gained recent attention due to a proposal by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to install a statue of former Chief Minister Karunanidhi at this site.

Chief Minister Stalin’s “fond memories” of the location, shared on social media during his visit in February this year, prompted him to initiate discussions with Modern Theatres family who claim ownership of the land.

It is alleged that despite repeated calls from District Collector C. Karmegam and five rounds of discussions, the family has not announced a decision regarding the installation of Karunanidhi’s statue.

Adding complexity to the situation, the highway department claims ownership of the land on which Modern Theatres is situated, citing its location on the national highway. Recent developments include the installation of a notice board by highway officials and the demolition of constructions on a plot of land in the Korimedu area, where the Modern Theatres family.

Expressing their side of the story, the victim, Modern Theatres’ family asserts that they have yet to decide on the statue’s installation. They accuse District Collector Karmegam and government officials of engaging in “anarchic activities” without their consent. The family urges immediate intervention by the Chief Minister to safeguard their rights, emphasising ongoing consultations for the Karunanidhi statue.

Speaking to reporters, wife Vijay Varman (owner of Varma Constructions which claims ownership of the land) said “In February, our CM visited Salem. He took a selfie before the arch when he came for a government meeting. Next day, the Collectorate had called me and my husband. We went and they told that the incumbent CM Stalin had expressed to install the statue of his father and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister at the spot as that is where his cinema-cum-political career started. The Salem Collector kept following up with us after that meeting. We would’ve met him some 5 times. As preemptive move in case we didn’t give them the land for the statue, the Collector created an issue by demolishing constructions in the land owned by us in Korimedu without giving us any notice with around 70 police and government officials. Their plan is to acquire that land so that we hand over this Modern Theatres arch land.”

She also blamed said that all this is being done at the behest of the Salem Collector and urged CM Stalin to intervene.

(With inputs from ETV Bharat and Sathiyam News)

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DMDK’s Torch Handed Over To Premalatha, Vijayakanth To Continue As Founding President

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The Commune
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The Desiya Murpoku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) held its meeting of the general committee and executive committee at Thiruverkadu near Chennai on 14 December 2023.

The founder leader of the party Vijayakanth attended the meeting along with his wife Premalatha Vijayakanth.

Vijayakanth who has been off the political scene for a long time due to his health condition, was recently admitted to the hospital after his condition deteriorated.

The bulletin conveyed optimism about his complete recovery, mentioning the necessity for minimal pulmonary support. The expected duration of his hospitalization was estimated to be around 14 days. The news of his deteriorating health led to an outpour of well-wishes from across the spectrum on social media.

Against this backdrop, the party convened a meeting of the general committee and executive committee on 14 December 2023. When Vijayakanth entered the hall, cadres of the DMDK were seen overwhelmed with emotion and chanted slogans wishing for his long life.

A resolution was passed to make Premalatha the ‘Acting President’ of the party. Vijayakanth would continue as the founding president of the DMDK. As soon as the announcement was made, Premalatha fell on Vijayakanth’s feet and sought his blessings.

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KSRTC Bus Driver Says Kerala Police Is Pressurizing Them To Ferry 150 Passengers Instead Of 65-70 In Nilakkal-Pamba Route Despite Plea

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The Commune
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Chaos at Sabarimala saw pilgrims stranded in long queues amid inadequate facilities and a shortage of buses over the past few days. Insufficient provisions of drinking water and food packets further exacerbated the situation. Numerous pilgrims opted to abandon their pilgrimage and visited the Valiya Koyikkal temple at Pandalam instead. 

This is what a KSRTC bus driver is seen speaking to the media, “KSRTC workers are not against you. In the Nilakkal-Pamba route, the condition of the drivers and conductors is pathetic. They are carrying 150 passengers instead of the regular number of 65-70 at a time pressured by the police. If something happens to the bus, the police and the KSRTC officers are not held accountable. The accountability falls on the driver and conductor carrying them. We are not able to do anything. It is 2 hours now since it has been blocked. You (police) are asking us to take people onto our bus to clear the crowd here. When we bring 100, if we are able to take 50, this crowd will clear. But the police here do not want to listen to a word of that. This is deliberately being done. They are doing this to dismantle the KSRTC organisation, following someone’s words. We are innocent. We are plying 180 buses to take these Ayyappas safely from and to Nilakkal-Pamba. But the buses coming from other depots are being blocked by the police – Erumeli, Rapally. Why are they doing this? Why are they robbing us? We have not received our salary even, we did not get last month’s salary yet. We are not given any special allowance if we come and work. Food is being given by the organisation. Our primary and main job is to transport the Ayyappas to their destination.”

Despite a significant increase in revenue for the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) from the Sabarimala service as reported by HRKatha, employees are reportedly facing delays in receiving their salaries. In November, KSRTC generated ₹308 crore, including ₹6 crores from the Pampa service and ₹210 crore from ticket sales. However, the first part of salaries for its staff has not been distributed, as the organization requires ₹75.25 crore to meet employee payments. Ayyappa devotees traveling to Sabarimala are encountering challenges related to insufficient bus services from Nilakkal to Pampa, leading to overcrowding and discomfort, with individuals, especially the elderly and children, facing health risks. 

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“Independent Media” Sparsely Reports Congress MP Dhiraj Sahu IT Raid Cash Haul, Newslaundry Blatantly Comes Out In Support

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The Commune
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While mainstream media was abuzz with the news of the bundles of notes found after Income Tax raids on Dhiraj Sahu’s premises, the so-called “independent media” failed to cover this important news. Let’s see who did and what they did. 

The Quint published an article in Hindi on 9 December 2023. 

Newslaundry shared an 8-9 minute podcast episode on 11 December 2023. The episode only covered headlines for that day. This is what the 1-minute coverage said, “In one of the largest ever cash haul in India, bank notes worth over Rs 350 crores have been unearthed so far at Congress Rajya Sabha MP Dheeraj Sahu’s properties at Odisha and Jharkhand. While the searches were completed on Sunday, the IT department continued to count the cash. It has been able to put a number on the cash recovered with 140 or 176 bags of money having been counted. The counting alone has been a massive campaign spanning 5 days involving 50 bank officials and 40 cash counting machines. The searches into Dheeraj Sahu’s properties began on the 6th of December. The Congress MP’s extended family is allegedly in the alcohol manufacturing business. Most of the cash recovered from Sahu’s properties have been linked to Boudh Distillery Private Limited in Odisha. Meanwhile, the Congress has distanced itself from the matter and has sought an explanation from the MP.”

On 13 December 2023, a YouTube video was published on their channel. In what seemed like a troll video, in passing, the speaker spoke about the money found at Dheeraj Sahu’s house. he said, “Returning to the old issue, what is the matter of money, Sanjay said, as far as I know, Maharaj, The name of the person from whose house the money was found is Dheeraj Sahu, it is a very old business family of Jharkhand and have been doing the business for a long time. People who are MPs of Congress Party, a huge amount of money was found in their house, only now the money has been recovered, its investigation has not started properly yet, no one knows whether this money is real or not.” 

In a video lasting nearly 26 minutes, Atul Chaurasia from Newslaundry, in the ‘Tippani’ section, criticized the central government and mainstream media for singling out Sahu. Chaurasia pointed out that, as of now, only the money has been found, and the investigation into its nature is yet to commence. He emphasized the uncertainty regarding whether the money was legitimate or illicit and argued that despite this ambiguity, mainstream media and BJP supporters have already begun targeting Sahu. Chaurasia questioned the basis of considering the mere recovery of money as evidence of a crime and also criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for using emojis in his post on the matter.

From this short bit, it seems as if they are justifying the money and connecting it to their liquor business as said in the podcast. 

A netizen questioned the hypocrisy of this so-called independent media which did not give the issue as much coverage as other news media. 

It is noteworthy that this tweet was posted between 11 AM and 12 noon on 12 December 2023 calling out The News Minute, The Wire, Scroll, etc. At around 3.30 PM that day, The News Minute published an article – nearly a week after the news about the IT raid broke out. 

The Commune also tried searching for news articles on the said issue, however, it did not turn up any results from The Wire and Scroll. 

Portals that call themselves independent media continue to implore their audience for funds day in and day out. Despite this, they do not do a great job of reporting news that needs to be covered. 

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DMK Supporters And Other Dravidian Stocks Spread Fake Morphed Images Of Newly Selected Ayodhya Ram Mandir Priest

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The Commune
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A few days ago, the internet was abuzz with activity as the name Mohit Pandey was announced as the priest chosen to serve at the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya. Mohit Pandey, having studied for seven years at Dudheshwar Vedic University in Ghaziabad, obtained his Shastri degree equivalent to a Bachelor’s. He furthered his education at Shri Venkateshwara Vedic University, earning a master’s degree in Samaveda, showcasing expertise in the Ramanandi tradition, Vedas, Shastras, and Sanskrit, qualifying him for his role as a priest at the Ram Lalla Temple in Ayodhya.

Following this, some morphed images of the priest started circulating on the social media platform. It was later discovered that these were deepfake images shared by Gujarat Congress leader Hiten Pithadiya on 11 December 2023. Subsequently, Pithadiya was arrested by Ahmedabad Police for sharing inappropriate images, falsely portraying a porn actor as the newly appointed priest. The Uttar Pradesh police have also taken action against Pithadiya for spreading malicious content targeting the Ram Mandir priest, Mohit Pandey. 

The posts made by Pithadiya were deleted however the damage was done. Not wanting to be left far behind, Dravidian Stockists started sharing the same debunked images over and over again. Some even used vulgar hashtags linking it to the BJP.

A Dravidian stockist, Shanmugam Chinnaraj made a very obscene post with those images.

It was fact-checked by an independent fact-checking organisation named Only Truth. They wrote, “#FactCheck : DMK is spreading fake news by posting a fake picture of Ayodhya temple priest with some girl… In our search it is revealed that someone has taken a private video of a boy (pic 1) and is spreading fake news that it is Mohit Pandey who is selected for the job of priest in Ayodhya Ram temple..

While many people have been arrested including the leader of UP Congress born wing who spread fake news about Ayodhya Ram temple priest (pic 2) .. Ayodhya Police has already warned that strict action will be taken if this fake news is spread, now DMK is arrogantly doing the same thing .. Dear @Uppolice @ayodhya_police @igrangeayodhya @AmitShah @CMOfficeUP @UPGovt Please File FIR Against @shanmugamchin10 and arrest him for spreading fake news”

https://twitter.com/OnlyTruth2024/status/1734807994955944308

Following this, Shanmugam deleted his tweets. However, he retweeted posts made by other Dravidian stockists. 

Other DMK supporters, Congress supporters and Dravidian Stocks too shared the fake morphed images claiming it to be Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi Temple’s priest.

https://twitter.com/JaganVikram2/status/1734853677050175619/photo/1

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Pakistan's Islamic Identity Is Non-Negotiable, But India's Is, For Leftist Rag The Wire’s Arfa Khanum Sherwani

Pakistan’s Islamic Identity Is Non-Negotiable, But India’s Is, For Leftist Rag...

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In a recent video, leftist rag The Wire journalist Arfa Khanum Sherwani strongly argued that Pakistan cannot and should not recognise Israel. Her reasoning...
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