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No, Karunanidhi Did Not Hold 1970 World Tamil Conference In Paris, It Was Held By A Christian Pastor

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The Commune
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi stirred the Tamil language pride once again. Speaking to the public in Salem on 19 March 2024, he said that he was appalled at the fact that a language as old as Tamil did not get its due. He shared a video on his official X handle with the caption, “Tamil language is India’s pride but for many decades, no effort was made to popularise it globally. I am determined to change this.”

Immediately, Dravidianists and supporters of the DMK shared posts and videos saying Annadurai conducted the 2nd World Tamil Conference in Madras in 1968.

They also claimed Karunanidhi conducted the 3rd World Tamil Conference in France in 1970.

Netizens questioned the Dravidianists if organising a parade was the only contribution Dravidianists made for Tamil in 55 years. They questioned why no effort had been put into translating medical, engineering, and scientific literature into Tamil, like in German, Korean, Japanese, and the rest of the world.

The reality of the 3rd World Tamil Conference came to fore as this discussion ensued, the 1970 conference was actually organised by Reverend Xavier S. Thani Nayagam. The driving factor of the organiser in his recorded works was Xavier S. Thani Nayagam who was praised as follows:

“He is now identified with a new movement in India, which represents the apostolate of thought. As founder and Director of the Tamil Literature Society of India and Ceylon, in 1949 and 1950 he undertook a lecture tour of the United States. With his knowledge of East and West, his extensive travels, and his scholarship, his movement is bound to have a great future and affect methods of evangelisation in the Orient, and open new vistas of thought to all those interested in World Christianity.” 

Xavier Stanislaus Thaninayagam, born in British Ceylon, dedicated his life to promoting Tamil language and literature. Despite initially focusing on European languages, he mastered Tamil while teaching in Tirunelveli. His global tour to advocate Tamil took him to various countries, where he collected medieval Tamil manuscripts and early printed books. He founded the journal Tamil Studies and served as a university dean, notably at the University of Malaya. Thaninayagam co-founded the International Association for Tamil Research and organized the inaugural World Tamil Conference. His contributions were recognized posthumously with an honorary doctorate from the University of Jaffna.

Netizens believed that it was the BJP and Narendra Modi who celebrate the Tamil language while the DMK wants to evangelise it. 

It is noteworthy that such World Tamil conferences have been held at an irregular pace at various parts of the world and the 1st, 3rd, 4th conferences were organised by Thani Nayagam as mentioned above. In this table, you can check the huge gaps between two conferences in the list. Also notable that neither former CM Karunanidhi nor present CM Stalin have taken an effort to organise such a conference in recent times.

 

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For his credit, Karunanidhi did conduct a World Classical Tamil Conference in 2010. This was organised by the Government of Tamil Nadu under Karunanidhi. But it faced criticism for lacking approval from the International Association for Tamil Research. While some questioned the academic rigour of the event, it garnered widespread appreciation for its portrayal of Tamil language and culture. The conference’s theme song, “Semmozhiyana Thamizh mozhiyam,” composed by A. R. Rahman and written by Karunanidhi, incorporated popular quotes from Sangam poetry, adding cultural significance to the event.

Despite these many “world conferences”, it is a matter of wonder that most of the Tamilians in TN are unable to speak, write or read properly in Tamil. Even the Chief Minister carries a piece of paper with notes to avoid fumbling during speeches. 

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“Rameshwaram Cafe Bomber Trained In Krishnagiri,” Says BJP MP Shobha Karandlaje, Apologizes And Says That Her Comments Were Not Directed Against Tamils

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The Commune
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Social media is abuzz with propaganda against the BJP. This time it is in “response” to comments made by Karnataka BJP MP and Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje, who mentioned individuals trained in Tamil Nadu (Krishnagiri) coming here (Bangalore) engages in bomb planting. However, these criticisms seem to lack an understanding of the context of Karandlaje’s speech and appear to be primarily aimed at fostering an anti-BJP sentiment in Tamil Nadu.

In a viral video circulating on social media, Shobha was recorded expressing at the heat of the moment that, “People from Tamil Nadu come here, get trained there (Krishnagiri), and plant bombs here. They placed a bomb in the cafe.” This statement pertained to the explosion that occurred at Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru on 1 March 2024.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, MK Stalin, expressed his disapproval through his official X platform, “Strongly condemn Union BJP Minister@ShobhaBJP’s reckless statement. One must either be an NIA official or closely linked to the #RameshwaramCafeBlast to make such claims. Clearly, she lacks the authority for such assertions. Tamilians and Kannadigas alike will reject this divisive rhetoric of BJP. I also urge for an appropriate legal action against Shobha for causing threat to peace, harmony and national unity. From the Prime Minister to cadre, everyone in the BJP should stop engaging in this dirty divisive politics at once. ECI must take note of this hate speech and initiate stringent action immediately.”

Countering the narrative set by TN Chief Minister Stalin, Shobha Karandlaje in her official X handle elaborated on her previous statement, expressing concerns and accused MK Stalin, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, of empowering extremist factions within the state. “Mr. Stalin, What has become of Tamil Nadu under your rule? Your appeasement politics have emboldened radical elements to attack on Hindus & BJP workers day and night. Frequent Bomb blasts bearing the hallmarks of terror outfits like ISIS explode while you turn a blind eye. FYI, the Rameshwaram bomber was trained in Krishnagiri forests under your nose. Tamil makkal has a long history of harmonious relations with Karnataka. They have been an integral part of Karnataka’s social fabric, contributing immensely to the state. We have close cultural bonds and shared history.”

She also provided an article from The Hindu detailing the recent operations conducted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Tamil Nadu and Telangana, targeting the activities of the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group. The NIA carried out raids at 31 different locations, aiming to disrupt the radicalization and recruitment efforts of the IS. During these raids, digital devices, documents, and other evidence were confiscated, alongside a significant amount of cash. The investigation uncovered a plot to radicalize young individuals through various means such as Arabic language classes, online platforms, and social media, with connections to previous terrorist incidents. Notably, one of the locations searched was the residence of a DMK ward councillor named M. Mubrera in Coimbatore’s Kottai area, among the 22 sites targeted by the anti-terrorism agency.

Shoba later expressed regret and withdrew her remarks, clarifying that they were not aimed at innocent citizens but specifically targeted radicals, “To my Tamil brothers & sisters, I wish to clarify that my words were meant to shine light, not cast shadows. Yet I see that my remarks brought pain to some – and for that, I apologize. My remarks were solely directed towards those trained in the Krishnagiri forest, linked to the Rameshwaram Cafe blast. To anyone from Tamil Nadu effected, From the depths of my heart, I ask your forgiveness. Furthermore, I retract my previous comments.”

The BJP MP’s statement was seized upon by the ruling DMK government and its IT wing for propaganda against the BJP. This move is seen as a retaliation for previous accusations leveled against the DMK regarding drug prevalence and corruption charges in Tamil Nadu, which the DMK had been unable to counter effectively before.

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“Sachin Tendulkar Is An Iyengar, He Tried His Level Best To Make India Lose”, “Cricket Is An ‘Avaal’ Game”, Says Dravidian Ideologue Kantharaj

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The Commune
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Brahmin hate is very often noticed among Dravidianists in Tamil Nadu, they thrive on speaking about Brahmins day in and day out. But a video that was circulating on social media platform X took this to a whole new level.

An interview clipping of Dravidian ideologue Kantharaj, a doctor with a Dravidian ideology is introduced as a political commentator in Take 1’s YouTube video on the “politics” surrounding IPL and cricket presented great misinformation which the anchor herself was agreeing to, no questions asked. 

In the video clipping, Kantharaj talks about India’s 1983 World Cup win and desperate to insert the Brahmin connection makes an erroneous statement where he says Tendulkar is an Iyengar. The transcription/translation of the video is as follows: 

“We won the World Cup for the first time. The match took place in England. Kapil Dev was the captain. Kapil Dev played really well and took us to the finals. Tendulkar gave him so much trouble. Kapil Dev won the matches as a single man. Everyone tried to bring him down, we can see it clearly. Tendulkar tried his level best to make India lose. He is an Iyengar, Kapil Dev, a non-brahmin. He (Kapil) single-handedly scored runs and bowled superbly too. You must see his bowling, he gave his life for it. He said he would not stop without winning.”

He continues to say that following this Kapil Dev was not honoured by the Modi government. He claimed Modi met Tendulkar but not Kapil Dev. The anchor keeps adding in all kinds of narratives by saying only Brahmins were given recognition. 

Let’s do some fact-checking here.

For starters, Sachin was born in 1973 and was 10 years old when India won the World Cup in England. 

Sachin is a Maharashtrian and not a Tamilian or an Iyengar – he belongs to the Saraswat Brahmin community.

Sachin made his World Cup debut in 1992. 

Netizens ridiculed the general knowledge and the memory power of an aging Kantharaj. Here are some reactions.

 

In the video, Kantharaj says none of the players in the team are from North Madras and they indulged in “rough” and “real” games like football. The anchor then claims that it is very difficult for a non-Brhamin to get into the cricket ecosystem but Natarajan managed to break into it. But also alleges that he was removed because of caste. 

Kantharaj talks about a Budhi Kunderan, a Scheduled caste player who created a record by hitting 192 runs on the first day of the test match against England in 1964. However, he was not selected for the subsequent tours. Wikipedia claims he was dropped because his wicket-keeping skills had fallen. Kantharaj creates an illusion that Kundheran never got a chance after this drop. But the truth is that:

  • Budhi Kunderan left his job in the Railways in 1965 to focus on cricket, representing Mysore and the South Zone.
  • Recalled against West Indies in 1966–67, he scored 79 runs in 92 minutes in the Bombay Test.
  • Despite sporadic appearances, he played alongside Engineer in the England tour of 1967, primarily as a batsman.
  • Noted for his aggressive batting, Kunderan’s career included memorable performances against strong opponents like the 1959–60 Australians.
  • After retiring from international cricket, he played professionally in the Lancashire League and Scotland, where he eventually settled.
  • Budhi Kunderan passed away from lung cancer at the age of 66 and was posthumously honoured with a Special Award by the BCCI in June 2018.

Kantharaj continues to say “Cricket is an “avaal” game and that is why it deteriorated over time.” Here avaal is a derogatory term used to denote Brahmins in TN. He also blames the same community for bringing match-fixing into the picture. He claims Tendulkar became a big star in Sharjah cricket matches and was fixed with Dawood Ibrahim. 

Next, the anchor lists down the names of cricketers from TN and points out that they are all from the same community. Kantharaj replies to her saying no one else played cricket, all are from Chennai and hence got selected. He also adds that the media which is controlled by Brahmins created this image for them. 

The anchor then states that despite films showing the cricket board in poor light, they have not made any changes to their behavior and attitude. To this, Kantharaj says they are a strong race and one cannot win over them easily. He adds, “They are not connected to this country, they are “vandheris” (latching on to the Aryan Invasion theory) and the country is in their hands. Even the upcoming elections are in their hands. They don’t have their own land or language but they impose their things on us. We need them for our weddings or funerals. We are unable to change.”

He concludes by saying across the country, across all cricketing boards, caste is an important factor and BCCI is no better than TNCA. 

In a 2022 interview, the same Kantharaj made genocidal comments on Tamil Brahmins. He had said “You better go to your own country. Go there. There only you (Tamil Brahmins) were thrashed by Chengiz Khan and Taimur. You came here whimpering.”

He also derogated Hindu Gods like Lord Ram and Lord Krishna and made scandalous remarks on April 1 being marked as Tamil New Year.

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DMK Ally KMDK’s Suriamoorthi Given MP Seat Under ‘Rising Sun’ Symbol, Had Called Dalits “Beggars” And Threatened To Kill Those Doing Inter-Caste Marriages, Leftist-Dravidianist Media Silent

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The Commune
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The Kongunadu Makkal Desiya Katchi (KMDK) announced S. Suriamoorthi as its candidate for the Namakkal Parliamentary Constituency on 18 March 2024, nominated by the DMK as part of the I.N.D.I. Alliance. Suriamoorthi will contest under the DMK’s ‘rising sun’ symbol. A 51-year-old native of Sivagiri in Kodumudi block, he currently resides in Namakkal. Engaged in farming and construction activities, he previously contested unsuccessfully in Assembly elections in Modakkurichi in 2001, in Vellakoil in 2006, and as the party candidate in Modakkurichi in 2016. Suriamoorthi joined KMDK in 2007 and has served as its youth wing secretary for the past seven years. 

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President welcomed his candidature saying “Mr. Suriyamurthy, who has been announced as the candidate of the Namakkal parliamentary constituency of the Kongu Makkal Desiya Katchim (KMDK), which is a member of the I.N.D.I.A alliance met at Satyamurti Bhavan and exchanged pleasantries.”

As soon as this announcement was made, an old video featuring a casteist speech by Surya Moorthi, leader of DMK ally Kongu Nadu Makkal Desiya Katchi, went viral on social media.

In a public gathering, Suriyamoorthi, a casteist person from the Gounder community who is now announced as a candidate for Namakkal by DMK alliance partner stated, “There’s talk going around that Gounders (land-owning influential backward caste in TN) are talking excessively. If those of you (Dalits), begging from ten households, can speak so freely, just think: we’re providing for ten families and have accumulated wealth to sustain ten generations. So, imagine the volume of discourse we can engage in. If you believe that marrying a Gounder girl will lead to wealth, we will eliminate you and your mother while you’re still in the womb. The youth of Kongunadu Munnetra Kazhagam have been actively engaged in this matter. Let me caution the Police Intelligence present here. Do not assume that Gounders are intimidated by police proceedings.”

He said, “In every village, there are approximately 10 to 15 unmarried Gounder men aged between 30 to 40. Given this scenario among Gounder men, we will not stand idly by when men from other castes take Gounder women on their bikes under the guise of love. We have assembled around 1500 young individuals from approximately 15 districts surrounding Namakkal. If anyone from other castes attempts to touch our caste women, we will eliminate them in their wombs. If any men of other caste love Gounder caste women, initially we will try to warn them. if they do not heed to it, we will finally kill them both.”

He further added, “A similar incident occurred in the vicinity of Kanchikovil. A woman from our caste fell in love with a man from another caste. Despite our warnings to the girl, she remained steadfast in her affection. However, when I threatened to take the drastic step of ending her lover’s life, she chose to abandon her love and wedded another individual from the Gounder caste. I wish to reiterate here: our youth, under the leadership of Kongu Eswaran, are prepared to confront any legal consequences. During my 21-day incarceration, I interacted with Gounder inmates. Upon pledging to secure their release, they vowed to eliminate anyone who interfered with Gounders. Police may think that we are doing terrorism. Yes, we are doing it.”

He went on to say, “You may provide free rations, clothing, and other necessities to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community. However, if you enact any legislation favoring them, I will be compelled to resort to vigilantism. If you receive all the subsidies based on your caste, why does it offend you when we refer to you by your caste name? A beggar can only be called a beggar and not a Zamindar.”

He also proclaimed that if any male or female from the Gounder community was facing an issue, one must not hesitate to take a violent step. He added, “If the police think I am promoting terrorism, yes we are. Try to stop it.”

This video has been circulating widely on social media, garnering attention not only from political circles but also from non-political individuals such as social activists, writers, and others. They are urging the DMK to withdraw the candidacy of this individual, citing casteist remarks. Many have raised doubts about his ability to represent constituents of other castes if elected as a Member of Parliament.

Despite the I.N.D.I. ally DMK fielding a man who has publicly abused and threatened Dalits, news outlets like The News Minute, The Wire and other leftist media outlets who portray themselves as the champions of the oppressed have looked the other way by not even reporting on his candidature.

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Pro-Congress Cartoonist Satish Acharya Who Mocked BJP & Hindus Now Complains Of Power Cuts In “Progressive” Karnataka Under The Congress

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The Commune
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Satish Acharya, a cartoonist from Karnataka, known for his leftist and anti-Hindu/anti-India cartoons in newspapers and other media is in the news. He is always seen supporting the Congress. However, this time, Acharya was found complaining about the frequent power cuts in Karnataka!

When the Assembly elections for Karnataka took place, Acharya posted on his X handle that he had voted for “progressive, prosperous, and peaceful Karnataka.” 

He posted in support of the freebies offered by Karnataka Congress in their manifesto and compared it negatively to the “free fire” in the form of Love Jihad that the BJP and Hindu organisations were talking of. In the cartoon, he created the illusion that Siddharamaiah was taking his people to a better place with free electricity. 

In another cartoon, he compared PM Modi saying people were abusing him to a Victim Card while the Karnataka Congress government was offering Guarantees – a Guarantee Card!

He has earlier spoken against the Jihad ban in Karnataka. Acharya attempted to normalize the wearing of religious attire over school uniforms. However, his attempt was slammed by Islamists. 

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He also mocked Hindus over vaccine hesitancy but avoided addressing similar concerns within the Muslim community regarding the halal status of vaccines. He shared a cartoon depicting a man asking the nurse about the ‘Gothra’ of the vaccine to match it with his horoscope, something unheard of in the Hindu community. However, he refused to make a satire on Muslims demanding for Halal vaccine. 

With all this backstory on his political leanings and ideology, let us take a look at his latest post. On 19 March 2024, the same cartoonist who voted for progressive Congress and made a positive cartoon on the free electricity freebie was complaining of frequent power cuts. He wrote on his X handle, “ಸನ್ಮಾನ್ಯ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿಗಳಾದ ಶ್ರೀ @siddaramaiah ಸರ್, lots of children & youngsters are preparing for exams. And in this part of Karnataka(not sure about other parts), there’s been frequent power cuts. Last Sunday, there was a power cut from 11 am till 7.30 PM. Today, no power for the whole day(Tuesdays are known for regular power cuts, but can’t that be avoided during exam time?) Please remember that most families can’t afford inverter or generator. Please be compassionate towards students.”

Acharya could probably make a satire on the power cuts in Karnataka. 

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The Nexus Between DMK And Lottery Martin That The Likes Of TNM Won’t Tell You

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The Commune
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While Tamil Nadu journalists and news media outlets have been vocal in labeling the Electoral Bonds introduced by the BJP as a scam and corruption, they remained conspicuously silent when the ruling DMK government received a significant portion of its electoral bond purchases from Santiago Martin, known as the Lottery Kingpin. Between 2019 and 14 November 2023, the DMK received a staggering ₹656.50 crore worth of electoral bonds, out of which ₹509 crore originated from Martin. Martin’s companies have been under investigation by agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) since 2016 for alleged lottery fraud across multiple states.

However, what news media outlets like TNM won’t mention is that Future Gaming and Hotel Services contributed ₹60 crore in 2020-2021, ₹160 crore in 2022-2023, and ₹40 crore from 2023 till now. Additionally, the largest contribution of electoral bonds from Martin to the DMK, amounting to ₹249 crore, took place during the 2021-2022 financial year, coinciding with crucial Assembly elections in April 2021 and urban local bodies in February 2022. Despite the party receiving donations through electoral bonds since 2020, the media’s response to these transactions has been noticeably subdued compared to their scrutiny of similar issues involving the BJP.

When the DMK came to power in May 2021, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram hinted that the TN state government might consider reintroducing the sale of lottery tickets to bolster revenue. However, this suggestion faced significant backlash, leading to silence on the matter. While discussing the statements, he also pointed out instances of illegal lottery ticket sales across various regions of Tamil Nadu. Media outlets have reported instances where law enforcement confiscated prohibited lottery tickets in the state. This indicates the considerable influence wielded by the lottery lobby in Tamil Nadu.

It is a known fact that earlier lottery tickets sale in Tamil Nadu resulted in perishing of families, akin to the current severity of liquor addiction in the state.

Reports confirm that Martin has been associated with senior DMK leaders in Tamil Nadu and is seen as someone close to them. Notably, Tamil Nadu’s former Advocate General PS Raman represented Martin in a case in the Kerala High Court, despite objections from the then Chief Minister of Kerala.

Following the ascension of ex-AIADMK chief and former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa to power in 2011, her government initiated a crackdown on DMK leaders and their supporters. Martin, along with some DMK leaders, faced legal actions related to fraud and land grabbing. He was subsequently arrested and imprisoned in Vellore in 2012.

However, Martin underwent an image makeover and made substantial contributions to the state treasury during times of disasters, notably during Cyclone Gaja in November 2018, where he donated ₹ 5 crore for relief efforts. He also made significant contributions during Cyclone Vardah in 2016 and the Chennai floods in 2015. However, he is under suspicion for murder and faces allegations of involvement in scams across three states, namely Karnataka, Sikkim, and Kerala, relating to the illegal sale of lotteries, which are currently under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

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Dravidian Model Social Justice: DMK Ally KMDK’s Suriamoorthi Given MP Seat Under ‘Rising Sun’ Symbol, Had Called Dalits “Beggars” And Threatened To Kill Those Doing Inter-Caste Marriages

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The Commune
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The Kongunadu Makkal Desiya Katchi (KMDK) announced S. Suriamoorthi as its candidate for the Namakkal Parliamentary Constituency on 18 March 2024, nominated by the DMK as part of the I.N.D.I. Alliance. Suriamoorthi will contest under the DMK’s ‘rising sun’ symbol. A 51-year-old native of Sivagiri in Kodumudi block, he currently resides in Namakkal. Engaged in farming and construction activities, he previously contested unsuccessfully in Assembly elections in Modakkurichi in 2001, in Vellakoil in 2006, and as the party candidate in Modakkurichi in 2016. Suriamoorthi joined KMDK in 2007 and has served as its youth wing secretary for the past seven years. 

As soon as this announcement was made, an undated video of his speech made the rounds on social media platform X. In this undated video, he is seen giving out a warning to people from the “lower caste” not to woo his community women otherwise “he and his boys will unleash a reign of terror”.

Here is the translation of the entire speech: The video begins when he says, “They say I speak too brashly. We are a community that donate (food) to tens of homes, You are a begging dog in those ten houses, if you speak that much, I donate to ten houses, I have enough wealth for 10 generations, so you can measure to what extent I can speak. If you train your eyes on the Gounder community women or the Gounder Community, if a low caste wants to become a high caste, they must work hard and earn. But if you lead your youth by wrongly propagating that if they marry a Goundachi (Gounder woman) they can become a high caste, if you do that, we will commit genocide when he is in his mother’s womb.”

He added, “Kongunadu Munnetra Kazhagam’s youth wing is working towards a goal. I am telling the intelligence wing here, don’t think that Gounders will not get into a fight or go to jail, we are at a stage where we have to do that. In a village, there are unmarried people in their 30s and 40s. Do you think we will sit and watch our girls roaming around with other boys? We have a 1500-member strong youth wing in Erode. If you try to touch our community girls, we will root out the embryo in the womb itself.”

He further added, “We have decided that if someone else (from another community) takes away (elopes with) our girls, we will try to counsel them over it. If they listen to us, both will be spared. If not, we are ready to kill both of them.”

He then goes on to narrate an incident in Kanchi that took place 5-6 years before the event in the video. It was a case of eloping and they tried to counsel the people involved and told them not to elope with a person from another caste. They did not listen to what we told them and justified how they would take care of a child if it were to be born. He counselled the girl once again and told her that if she wanted to see the boy she loved alive, she had to forget and let go of him. If not, he warned her that the boy would be slaughtered. This, he said, was at a different time. He also proudly said that he and his community youth wing were ready to go to jail for this cause.

He also proclaimed that if any male or female from the Gounder community was facing an issue, one must not hesitate to take a violent step. He added, “If the police think I am promoting terrorism, yes we are. Try to stop it.”

He further said, “Give rice, pulses, clothes to the oppressed communities, but if you make law convenient for them then the Kongunadu Munnetra Kazhagam will take law in our hands. Law and order will go haywire in Tamil Nadu. You people are claiming free houses and food by proclaiming your caste. You use your caste to claim concessions and allowance (benefits), why do you feel pained when we mention the caste name? A beggar can be called a beggar only, can we call him master?”

He continued his speech by saying, “Yesterday there was a debate and the topic was “Hard work is development/progress”. But the verdict of the debate was that “Culture is progress”. I pondered how this could be because I progressed because of hard work.” He then enumerated the businesses he set up and complained that even after all this, he could not find a bride for his son. He said, “I had to go to Kerala to find a bride for him. Such was the situation. What is the reason for that? Cultural degradation. That’s when I thought it over. Even if we earn a lot, we should protect our culture.”

He further added that we must not point fingers at the girls of the community alone. He pointed out that parents enroll children in big schools but fail to inculcate knowledge about their own culture. He added, “If your child hands you his salary, we parents don’t say a word. We just listen to what they say. If we wait for the child to repay the loans at the age of 23 and let them work further at their job, they will elope with someone else. What is the point of crying then?”

The video concludes when he says, “Our boys intend to take care of the girl he is married to and works hard for it. But the boys from other communities look at our girls as prized possessions who come from wealthy families.” He ends by warning the intelligence department that in the coming days, murders will occur in Kongunadu.

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Report Exposes Terrorist Plot Involving Siddique Kappan & PFI; BJP Leaders Targeted

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The Commune
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Shocking revelations have emerged regarding a terrorist plot orchestrated by Siddique Kappan, allegedly ordering the killing of BJP leaders during a terrorist camp organized by the Popular Front at Manjeri Green Valley Academy in September 2020. Janmabhumi reported that this information surfaced during the interrogation conducted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) of Kamal, hit squad coaches Anshad Badruddin and Firoz Khan.

The Manjeri Green Valley Academy, believed to be the terrorist training headquarters of the Popular Front of India (PFI), was shut down following an NIA raid. The objective of the camp reportedly involved targeting BJP leaders Kapil Mishra and Parvesh Verma, who played significant roles in countering the North Delhi riots led by the Hindu sect.

During the early days of the North Delhi riots, the PFI allegedly orchestrated attacks targeting Hindus, prompting a response from Kapil Mishra and Parvesh Verma, who mobilized armed groups from Haryana to protect the community. As per reports, Badruddin and Feroze Khan were instructed to devise a plan to eliminate these BJP leaders who thwarted the PFI’s riot strategy.

Subsequently, Badruddin and Feroze Khan, along with Kamal, reportedly traveled to Delhi and stayed at the NCHRO office. However, upon learning of the arrest of Kamal and other associates, Badruddin and Feroze Khan returned to Delhi, only to be apprehended by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) four months later.

Further investigations revealed that K.P. Kamal, after two years of hiding, was also arrested by the UP police. Interrogations conducted by the NIA unveiled details of the terrorist attack planning at the Manjeri Green Valley camp, with Kamal corroborating statements provided by Badruddin and Feroze Khan.

Notably, Kappan, described as a ‘think tank’ of the PFI, allegedly conducted a class for hit squads during the camp. The chargesheet filed by the UP Police confirms Kappan’s affiliation with the PFI terror group, despite being granted bail by the Supreme Court on the basis of being a media worker.

While Kamal, Badruddin, and Feroze Khan remain incarcerated in Lucknow jail, the role of Kamal, Badruddin, and Firoz Khan in the Hathras riot conspiracy came to light during investigations conducted by the UP police. Rauf Sharif, a campus front leader, was also arrested in connection with the Hathras insurgency project, with recent reports indicating his release on bail.

Siddique Kappan was arrested in October 2020 near Mathura while en route to Hathras to report on the rape and murder of a Dalit, a case that had sparked nationwide outrage. Alongside facing charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and sedition, Kappan was also accused of operating under the now-prohibited organization, Popular Front of India (PFI).

In September 2022, the Supreme Court granted him bail in the UAPA case, citing his right to freedom of expression. However, Kappan remained detained due to a separate case filed by the Enforcement Directorate for alleged money laundering, accusing him of receiving foreign funds to incite riots. In February 2023, the Allahabad High Court granted him bail in the aforementioned case as well. 

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Annamalai Busts Congress Leader Jairam Ramesh’s Claims On Cyclone Michaung & Textile Crisis In TN

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Against the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s road show in Palakkad, Kerala, and Salem, Tamil Nadu, on 19 March 2024, the Congress, aiming to propagate a negative narrative suggesting discontent among the visited populace, faced rebuttal. Jairam Ramesh, an MP and Congress’s communication head, crafted inquiries purportedly representing public sentiment. However, Tamil Nadu State President Annamalai swiftly countered these assertions.

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh raised several questions regarding Prime Minister Modi’s visits to Tamil Nadu and Kerala. He highlighted concerns about the Prime Minister’s attention to Tamil Nadu during crises with a tone buttressing its ally DMK, the impact of policies on textile factories, development remarks about Kerala, and environmental conservation efforts. In response, Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai refuted these claims, emphasizing discrepancies in flood relief figures, attributing struggles in the power loom industry to the DMK government, and accusing the Congress of lacking understanding of ground realities. Annamalai urged Ramesh to direct his questions towards the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu and emphasized the BJP’s efforts in aiding MSMEs in Tamil Nadu.

On 19 March 2024, Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh released a statement through his official X account, stating that, “The Prime Minister is visiting Salem, Tamil Nadu and Palakkad, Kerala today. Some important questions that he must address:

1. While the Prime Minister has been visiting Tamil Nadu frequently in the last few weeks, he has historically paid little attention to the state. For instance, he did not set foot here during the Cyclone Michaung crisis in December 2023. The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has repeatedly urged for the release of Rs. 37,907 crores from the Modi Sarkar for rehabilitation and reconstruction after the cyclone. Does the Prime Minister plan to fulfill this critical need of the people of Tamil Nadu?

2. During Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Salem, he will hopefully notice the numerous textile factories that have either shut down and disposed of machinery or reduced working hours for laborers. After having single-handedly destroyed India’s MSME manufacturing capacities with demonetization, GST, and the unplanned COVID-19 lock-down, what is the Prime Minister’s vision to rescue these textile factories?

3. ⁠ Kerala is the state that the Prime Minister had infamously compared to Somalia. Kerala’s performance on development indicators has been consistently better than *all* Indian states. Will the Prime Minister finally apologize to the people of Kerala for his misleading commentary on the state?

4. Kerala is home to the Western Ghats, an extremely fragile but important ecosystem. In the last 10 years, under Modi’s tutelage, there have been continuous assaults on its ecosystem. The Modi Government has diluted all environment and forest laws to help a few favored corporates, and perhaps to repay the debts incurred for their purchase of the BJP’s electoral bonds. Will the Prime Minister come clean on what his motivations were when he was diluting our environmental protection regime to favor his corporate friends?”

The Tamil Nadu BJP president, K Annamalai, promptly busted the allegations and released a statement via his official handle on social media platform X that, “Thiru @Jairam_Ramesh, known for banning the pride of TN, the Jallikattu, has a newfound affection for Tamil Nadu (Understandable as elections are around the corner). Sitting in an ivory tower, Congress leaders do not see the ground reality. Neither have they changed nor their poll promise of “Roti, Kapada, Makkan” since the 1980s.

1. The flood relief sought by TN is not ₹37,907 Crore but ₹15,645 Crore (Confirmed by the Ministry of Finance in the Lok Sabha). The total SDRF fund available with the TN Govt was ₹2013 Crore & ₹3406 Crore was the total flood relief work carried out by the DMK Govt. We asked the DMK Govt to furnish the breakup of the ₹37,907 Crore inflated flood relief they sought but are faced with defeating silence.

We request Thiru @Jairam_Ramesh to ask his alliance partner to furnish the necessary details before politicising this matter. Does Thiru @Jairam_Ramesh know that the DMK Govt claimed completion of 99% of stormwater drain works in Chennai before the floods and flipped to 42% after the floods? Is scamming people the single-point agenda of the I.N.D.I. Alliance?

2. The Powerloom industry in Tamil Nadu is struggling due to the gross inefficiency of the DMK Government. Electricity tariff increased between 15 to 50%, Peak hour charges were increased from 35/KW to 150/KW, and there was a phenomenal increase in fixed charges.

Recently, @BJP4TamilNadu exposed the monumental corruption of the DMK Government in the Free Dhoti scheme & regardless of it, the Handloom & Textile Minister of Tamil Nadu continues to exploit the handloom & powerloom weavers of Tamil Nadu by taking a fixed fee as commission for orders placed to them.

When the Ambattur industrial estate was flooded due to the incapability of the DMK Govt, our Hon FM Smt @nsitharaman avl swiftly arranged the necessary assistance from the insurance companies to help them restart their business activity.

This is one of the many instances that we could quote! Thiru @Jairam_Ramesh , please do your homework right & your questions should be posted to DMK & not our Hon PM Thiru @narendramodi avl. And please look into the quantum of assistance/loans issued to MSMEs in TN through PM Mudra, PMEGP & MSME Credit Guarantee programmes before pointing fingers the next time.”

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Worms Found In Orange Aavin Milk Packets Sparks Concern in Nilgiris District

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The Nilgiris saw significant commotion following an incident where worms were discovered floating in milk packets purchased from a tea shop.

The proprietor of the tea shop, located along the road to the Nilgiris district collector’s office, bought a packet of Orange packet full cream Premium Aavin milk from a nearby shop near the farmer’s market today on 18 March 2024. To his dismay, upon inspection, he found numerous white worms in the milk.

Promptly, he notified the Food Safety Department officer. Responding to the report, the food safety officer conducted an investigation specifically focusing on the milk packet with worms. Examination revealed that the packet had been distributed to various shops on the same day.

Subsequently, the Food Safety Officer announced plans to inspect milk packets bearing the same identification number across all shops in the city. He further stated that an inspection report would be issued thereafter. The incident of worms found in government-produced milk has sparked concern throughout Nilgiris.

This isn’t the initial occurrence for Aavin Milk Cooperative; just last month in February 2024, there was another alarming incident in Thoothukudi. Consumers discovered worms floating in the Delite (purple) variant of the brand’s milk packet. This has caused significant distress among homemakers, who recorded it as a video and shared it within their social circles.

These consecutive incidents are causing consumer confidence to dwindle. Aavin milk, known for its affordability and relatively good quality, enjoys widespread popularity in Tamil Nadu. The brand offers four different variants distinguished by the color of the milk packets: Orange, Green, Purple, Blue, etc. If such worms are carelessly consumed by adults or children, it could lead to stomach aches, diarrhea, and other health issues.

The same Delite variant was recently in the spotlight due to discrepancies in the fat content listed on the packaging compared to the actual content.

(with inputs from AsianetNews)

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