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What Political Strategist Prashant Kishor Had To Say About Tamil Nadu Politics

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The Commune
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Speaking at an event named, “Sharp Insights on India 2024”, political strategist Prashant Kishor shared his thoughts and observations on various aspects of politics, especially with the upcoming parliamentary elections as the central theme. 

Money Power & Tamil Nadu Politics

 Describing the intricacies of different states and how caste and money can play a role, Prashant Kishor spoke of how money played a major role in TN politics. He said, “If I am talking, interviewing the candidate in Tamil Nadu or Andhra, they will say, sir, I can spend 20 crores. And I say, but I have not asked you. No, no, sir, I am just telling you that I have the financial resources, don’t you worry.”

A member of the audience asked about the TN BJP, “Has BJP got its playbook right for Tamil Nadu, and should they get impatient with the next election results”. Prashant Kishor replied, “I don’t know what BJP’s playbook is in Tamil Nadu. But all I can say is that the BJP will be a political force here, much bigger and stronger than what most people would like to believe. That doesn’t mean that they are winning the election tomorrow or in two years’ time. But they, as a political entity, they will gain traction and ground, probably more reflected in the increasing vote share as well. That is something what I see over the next three to five years, 10 years maybe. That is not because of the BJP. By Tamil Nadu, I must give you this data. Tamil Nadu is one of the unique states where in the last 20 years more than 30% of voters are not voting for either the ruling party or the principal opposition. So that means one-third of Tamil people are not convinced with either DMK or the AIADMK, so theoretically it gives you the space, anyone who wants to try new of course if BJP comes, they will take even one-third of that will give them 10-12% vote and you would have seen some startup political startups in Tamil Nadu getting 4% 5% 8% vote but they haven’t been able to build from their own so there is 30% of voters in Tamil Nadu who are not necessarily convinced with exist that have not been convinced over the last 20 years about DMK and AIADMK put together.”

On DMK & AIADMK

A question raised by political commentator and actor Kasturi, “In your judgment and your experience in the last assembly elections and your judgment going forward in Tamil Nadu, do you think it is going to to be a personality-based contest or an ideological contest or an issue based contest or just a financial equation just a financial transaction?” 

Prashant Kishor replied, “Maybe mix of all but less on ideological thing unless BJP becomes a major force is simply because both contestants DMK and AIADMK are claiming the same ideological legacy. So, of course, there is no meaningful difference in the ideology of the DMK and AIDMK. So, then it becomes the other things. If you give four, I am just ranking it. It would be the personality, this is the society that loves the heroes. You guys love it. This is exclusive, unique to Tamil Nadu. The hero worship is like, I have always been intrigued that how in a society like Tamil Nadu people will come and they will not do pranam, they like… Sashtang namaskar. Sashtang namaskar, publicly in mass. So, I don’t think anybody can get that done in UP or Bihar. It’s very difficult. So, that’s the trait of the society, I would say. So, personality makes a great deal of… So, that’s one. Money increasingly would not play the role because both sides are going to fund it. Both sides know who to bribe and how much to bribe. So, that also gets neutralised. Ideology gets neutralised. So, increasingly it will become personality and the governance track record. Because as you get more educated, aware, probably people will seek more accountable governance than what they have been doing until now.”

BJP In Tamil Nadu

Talking of TN BJP he also said, “See, most of these parties, especially in the Tamil Nadu also, you experience yourself. In the two-party system, the problem is that sometimes they are trained or they have lived and they have got their successes just simply by being there for five years. They know after five years, they will anyway be voted back. My philosophy is that if I have to fight someone, I must take cognizance and appreciate the strength of my opponent, then only I could defeat them. But if I think, oh, BJP is not a force, what happened with TMC in the 2019 Lok Sabha, they remained literally in denial. Oh, there is no BJP. Like in Tamil Nadu, we are saying there is no BJP. If you remain in denial forever, then your competitor will come and have a better of you sooner or later.”

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VCK Spokie Vikraman Booked For Alleged Sexual Harassment And Extortion Of Dalit Woman Lawyer

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The Commune
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Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) spokesperson R Vikraman has been booked by Chennai police following a complaint by a Dalit woman lawyer. The woman accuses Vikraman of harassment and financial abuse under the guise of a romantic relationship. An FIR has been filed against him, including charges of rape, cheating, defamation and violations of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The FIR was registered based on a court order, which came after the woman’s private petition requested the registration of a case. Vikraman, known for his Ambedkarite positions, faces serious allegations and legal repercussions.

The complainant, an anti-caste, Ambedkarite lawyer, and Dalit rights activist, initially raised her allegations in May. She claimed that Vikraman had subjected her to casteist, emotional, sexual, and financial abuse over an extended period within the context of a romantic relationship. In a letter dated 19 April 2023, she had written to VCK party president Thol Thirumavalavan, outlining the substantial financial and emotional damage she had endured due to Vikraman’s actions.

Kiruba also said that Vikraman made her spend money by making her feel like they were in a husband-wife relationship. “When I asked about why he spent ₹80,000/- on his credit card he degraded me by saying, ‘You yourself are freeloading by cheating the government and getting a scholarship by providing a fake caste certificate.’ He also alleged that I will use Dalit men in VCK to rape his sister and mother.”, Kiruba wrote in her letter.

Kiruba also stated that when she mentioned about his caste privileges of being born in the Chettiar caste and his casteist attacks on her, he allegedly taunted her back saying that she was using her Dalit card thereby insulting her life experience as a Dalit woman.

“He has slandered not only about me but also about Dalit key members of his party.”, she said.

“In the last three years, he has made me feel guilty and made me feel that it is wrong to talk about caste oppression or my self-respect as an individual. Because of his psychological oppression, he kept me thinking of committing suicide. I have been severely affected by this and have been forced to seek treatment from a mental health professional.”, Kiruba further alleged in her letter.

Following her letter, the VCK party established an internal inquiry committee, tasked with investigating the matter. However, the complainant later alleged that she had not received the inquiry committee’s report and was not provided with a copy despite multiple requests. On 16 July 2023, she took to social media to demand the committee’s report and called for action against Vikraman.

In response, Vikraman denied the abuse allegations on 17 July 2023, stating that their relationship had been strictly platonic.

Since the VCK party did not disclose any actions taken against Vikraman, the complainant filed a police complaint with the Chennai Commissioner of Police on 20 July 2023. Despite repeated requests, no action was taken, prompting her to file a private petition with the special court.

As a result of the court’s order, the FIR was filed against Vikraman, encompassing multiple charges, including criminal breach of trust, cheating, rape, defamation, criminal intimidation, and violations of the Information Technology Act. Relevant sections of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act were also included, along with a penalty for harassment under the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Woman Act.

Vikraman has been accused of sexual harassment many times in the past not just by women. He faced allegations of sexually harassing a man during what was purported to be an audition in 2021. The victim, who chose to remain anonymous, shared his traumatic experience on an Instagram meme page. He described how Vikraman lured him to a house for an audition related to a Jallikattu-themed movie, where he was made to remove his shirt and act in a macho manner. Vikraman allegedly pushed him to the bed and sexually harassed him. Afterward, Vikraman’s friends reprimanded him. The victim revealed that Vikraman had locked his shirt away and begged him not to disclose the incident, promising to help him enter the film industry. Feeling threatened due to Vikraman’s purported political connections, the victim decided to speak out, indicating that he has shared his experience with family and friends and still possesses Vikraman’s contact details.

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“Crooked Person, Filtered Sanghi, Keep Your Tails Curled Or It Will Be Chopped”: VCK MP Thirumavalavan Goes On A Rant Against TN Guv, Trivializes Petrol-Bomb Incident

By
The Commune
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Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi’s residence Raj Bhavan located on Sardar Patel Road in Chennai was recently in the news after a history-sheeter Karukka Vinoth hurled petrol bombs at the residence. 

The police, several politicians from the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) along with the local media have been dismissing the attack as an act of vandalism and also trivialised it by saying it did not happen inside the residence but at the gate. 

Speaking at a DMK event, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi chief Thol Thirumavalavan went on a rampage to abuse and speak ill of Governor Ravi. 

He compared the past governors with him and said there was no other governor in Tamil Nadu who had so much difference with the ruling government. He also accused Governor Ravi of being stubborn and said, “A crooked person is now the governor of TN.”

He also said, “When the name of the governor for Tamil Nadu was announced, it was VCK that asked for his name to be retracted immediately. He is not the right person. When he was the Governor of Nagaland, there were many protests against him. He has worked only to divide the people. if he comes to TN, then he will create a crisis for the ruling government and divide the people, there will be tension in the society because of him, so he should not be appointed as the governor of Tamil Nadu – we gave our feedback within 24 hours of the announcement, I am obliged to remind this now and then. He maintained peace only for a few months but showed his real face soon after. What he speaks is not his own but the government’s. At the Assembly when he was given the speech to read out, he left out sentences and words. He couldn’t say Periyar’s name, Ambedkar’s name. He refused to talk about women’s empowerment, social justice.”

He also added that whoever came to power in Tamil Nadu ruled the state based on the principles of Ambedkar and EV Ramasamy (hailed as ‘Periyar’ by his followers). He said that even though left parties accept Marxist principles they follow ‘Periyar’ and Ambedkar’s teachings majorly. He said, “See the arrogance of the governor that he does not follow what a government that is ruling by following Ambedkar and Periyar’s ideologies says, he is a contradictory, crooked personality. He is a filtered Sanghi, he is not RN Ravi but RSS Ravi. I was the first to call him RSS Ravi.”

He complained about how several petitions were lying with the Governor and that he was not taking action on any of them especially the one about releasing Muslim prisoners from jail. That is why, he said, they had organised the protest against the Governor by the VCK and TMMK (Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam). 

He also warned, “Governor Ravi, your stubbornness may work in North Indian states, but if we are awake we will chase you so bad that you’ll be running helter-skelter with your hind legs hitting your back.”

He further added, “The people of Tamil Nadu will never give place to sectarian forces and will never allow them. To create drama, these people have hired someone to throw petrol bombs at the entrance (of Raj Bhavan) and create controversy. The police were very alert and confirmed that the petrol bombs were not hurled at the Raj Bhavan, a petrol bomb is nothing but a bottle with petrol that you light a fire to and throw it. They are pretending as if it is a big thing, it is actually nothing. No one hurled stones at the Raj Bhavan or threw petrol bombs. But they are creating tension that petrol bombs were thrown at the Governor’s residence itself. They are making it an issue at a national level. Law and order has deteriorated, and even the Governor is not safe! What nonsense is this? Stop all this, don’t wag your tails here in Tamil Nadu. Keep your tails curled (behave yourself) or it will be chopped. This is Tamil Nadu – a country where rationalists live, a country where democratic forces live, the land which stresses upon equality. Keep your lies and threats in North India, not in Tamil Nadu, the southern part of India.”

Petrol Bomb Attack Attempt On Thirumavalavan

Police thwarted an attack on VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan as he planned to hoist his party’s flag in Vadaseri village in 2015. A group from a dominant caste in Vadaseri had intended to oppose the hoisting of the VCK flag in their area. Twelve individuals with petrol bombs were apprehended, and two police special sub-inspectors were injured during the confrontation. The police’s increased security measures and vigilant patrolling led to the prevention of the attack, with arrests and confiscation of Molotov cocktails and petrol supplies. Critics argue whether he would have dismissed the petrol bomb attacks like he trivialised the attack on Guv residence.

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Thirumavalavan has been making such inflammatory speeches against the Governor and Sanathana Dharma every now and then. He, however, continues to be an ally of a party under whose regime caste atrocities like the Vengaivayal incident occurred. 

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Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar: The Nationalist Who Still Sends Shivers Down The Spine Of Dravidian Demagogues

By
Meena
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The day was 23 June 1933. Kamarajar who was to contest the Virudhunagar municipal elections was kidnapped by members of the Justice Party. One of the most powerful leaders who was at that time in Sayalkudi rushed to Virudhunagar as soon as he came to know of the incident. He called the members of the Congress party and arranged for a public meeting. Speaking on the stage, the leader said “I know that some members of the Justice Party have kidnapped one of our party’s true volunteer from contesting elections. Kamaraj should come here before the meeting gets over and I leave the stage. Otherwise, those who kidnapped him will face the consequences.”

Immediately Kamarajar was dropped near the stage by those who kidnapped him. Kamarajar later came to the stage and thanked the leader.

This leader who roared and sent the members of the Justice Party with their tails between the legs is none other than Pasumpon U. Muthuramalinga Thevar.

Early Life

Born to Ukkirapandi Thevar and Indiraniammal Thevar, a young Muthuramalinga Thevar grew up under the custody of his maternal grandmother Parvathiammal as Indiraniammal died when Muthuramalingam was just 6 months old. Parvathiammal raised Muthuramalinga Thevar imparting cultural and ethical values through ancient epics like Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhagavadham.

He was aided by his father’s family friend Kuzhanthaisami Pillai in his education. Right from his young age, Muthuramalinga Thevar was passionate about Tamil and its rich literature. However, his formal education came to an abrupt end when a plague broke out in Ramnad region. Though his schooling came to an end, it did not stop Thevar from learning. He read all kinds of books relating to politics, history, public affairs, religion, philosophy, Vanasastra, Ayurveda, Siddha medicine and Astrology. He even learnt Silambam (martial arts), horse riding and rifle shooting.

Thevar is also known for his eloquence in both Tamil and English and became a great public speaker.

Contribution To Indian National Movement

Thevar became a full time member of the Congress party and attended the 1927 Congress session at Madras as a volunteer when he was just 19. He became a close aide of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose. When Netaji and Thevar went to the former’s house Netaji introduced Thevar to his mother as “I have brought my younger sibling to our home”.

When Gandhi had supported Pattabhi Sitaramayya to be elected as Congress President, Thevar supported Netaji who was re-elected as President during the 1939 session held at Tripuri.

Thevar played a vital role in mobilizing man-power for the Indian National Army (INA). Lakhs of men and women joined the Bose-led INA from southern districts of Madurai, Ramnad, Rameshwaram just because Thevar asked to. He even started a Tamil Weekly “Nethaji” and motivated the youth to join the INA. The impact is felt even today as one can hardly spot a family in these regions which is not connected with the INA. Even today youngsters from this region join Indian Army, thanks to Netaji and Thevar. Havaldar Palani who laid down his life during the recent Galwan Valley clash with Chinese PLA was also from Ramanathapuram.

Real Voice Of The Oppressed

The Madras Presidency government brought in the Criminal Tribes Act in 1920 that branded entire communities as criminals. This oppressive Act had the backing of Justice Party (the parent organization of today’s DMK) which had pledged itself to the British. Thevar led protests against the draconian acts and mobilized people against the Act.  When the Maravars of 19 villages in Appanad were forced to register, under the CTA in 1929, Thevar led a massive campaign in the villages, urging them to defy it.

Thevar made continuous appeals and led protests for the abolition of the Criminal Tribes Act. At that time, the Justice Party which was in power in Madras Presidency, refused to repeal the Act which drew the battle line between Thevar and the Dravidian demagogues.

He believed in the Congress party and actively campaigned for it as in the hope that it will emancipate the poor and repeal the Criminal Tribes Act. But, Rajaji after becoming Chief Minister did not live up to the promise. Instead, he took positions favouring the Criminal Tribes Act. The Congress arrested Thevar several times for his labour strikes and anti-Criminal Tribes Act campaign.

It is because of this that Thevar joined the Forward Bloc flouted by Netaji.

The Criminal Tribes Act was used to exploit workers and labourers working in factories and mills. Thevar formed the Pasumalai Mahalakshmi Mills Workers Union, Madura Knitting Company Labour Union and Meenakshi Mills Textile Workers Union securing their right to work with dignity.

Thevar was also at the forefront during the temple entry movement for Dalits in Tamil Nadu. When Vaidyanatha Iyer was making arrangements for leading a group of people from the Dalit community into the Madurai Meenakshi Amman temple, he was faced with opposition from orthodox sects and even had threats issued to his life. At that time, Rajaji asked Vaidyanatha Iyer to meet Thevar and request his interference for the smooth entry of Dalits into temples. Apprised of the matter, Thevar issued ‘bit notices’ across the city saying “I would be there at the entrance of the Meenakshi Amman Temple. Those who dare to prevent the Dalits entering the temple shall come and meet me. I will answer them”. This made the miscreants who had planned to attack Vaidyanatha Iyer and others to run helter skelter.

A Firebrand Nationalist

Thevar considered ‘Nationalism’ and ‘Spirituality’ as his two eyes. “Politics without divinity is a body without soul” Thevar preached to his followers. Thevar led Netaji’s Forward Bloc in Tamil Nadu and became one of the prominent nationalist voices from Tamil Nadu. With his popularity he contested in a constituency where Thevars formed only about 18,000 voters but won with a margin of 1 lakh votes. In the Parliament, he staunchly opposed the special status given to Kashmir through Article 370.

He vehemently opposed the North-South divide peddled by the Justice Party and its offsprings that exist today as DK, DMK and other Periyarist organizations.

A Sage

Thevar was a celibate and lived the life of a sage. Being born in a wealthy family, Thevar donated his wealth to the Dalit community.  Because of his deeds, he is revered as a God by the people of the region. However, with the glorification E.V.Ramaswamy Naicker by the Dravidian parties Thevar was reduced to a caste leader.

Every year on his birth and death anniversary ‘Guru Poojai’ is observed with leaders cutting across ideologies and party lines pay respects to Muthuramalinga Thevar. However, this occasion to celebrate the nationalist leader has been made into a photo-op by the Dravidian parties especially the DMK, who use this opportunity to appease the Thevar votebank.

(Meena Vishwanath is a Program Manager at SMaRT)

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Kerala Blasts: Serial Explosions Rock Christian Meeting After Hamas Founder Khaled Mashal Addresses Pro-Palestine Meet At Malappuram

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The Commune
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In a shocking turn of events, a series of coordinated explosions sent shockwaves through Kerala, specifically targeting a Jehovah’s Witness meeting in Kalamassery. The incident occurred just hours after former Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal made a virtual appearance at a pro-Palestine rally in Malappuram.

It is noteworthy to mention that Kochi is home to a small Jewish population called Cochin Jews and has around 4 Synagogues.

The tragedy unfolded as at least one person lost their life, and 23 others suffered injuries at the Jehovah’s Witness convention center in Kalamassery, Kochi. The explosions, at least three in total, occurred within minutes after the prayer meeting commenced. This incident has deeply shaken the local community.

The Jehovah’s Witnesses convention was underway at the center, located approximately 10 kilometers northeast of Kochi. Eyewitnesses reported that the first blast took place during a prayer session, sending panic and confusion through the attendees.

An elderly woman who was inside the convention center described the harrowing scene, saying, “Subsequently, we heard two more blasts,” which only intensified the fear and chaos that had gripped the gathering.

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The Kerala Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, expressed his deep regret, terming the blasts “unfortunate.” He emphasized that the situation is being treated with the utmost seriousness, and senior police officials from across the state are en route to the blast site to investigate the incident thoroughly.

On the other hand, the Communist CM himself along with senior CPI-M leaders including Sitaram Yechury participated in a pro-Palestine rally titled “Stop this Genocidal Aggression on Gaza”

Kerala’s Health Minister, Veena George, has meanwhile directed all healthcare workers to report for duty in the wake of the blasts to provide medical assistance to the victims and the injured.

As of now, the cause of the blasts remains unknown, and a comprehensive investigation has been launched, led by the National Investigation Agency. Their forensic team has already arrived at the scene to gather crucial evidence. The incident has sent shockwaves across the region, raising concerns and questions about the safety and security of public gatherings.

In the coming days, the focus will be on uncovering the motives behind these coordinated explosions and ensuring that those responsible are brought to justice. This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for constant vigilance and security measures to protect public gatherings and maintain the safety of all citizens.

The blast comes just hours after reports emerged of Hamas founding member Khaled Mashal addressing a pro-Palestine meeting in Malappuram. Khaled Mashal presented a video message of approximately 7 minutes in duration. In his sermon, Khalid reportedly asked the people present at the rally to extend unconditional support to Hamas and allegedly made anti-Hindu comments. The nature of the video address, whether it was live or pre-recorded, has not been confirmed.

Prior to this, following Israel’s counter-offensive in response to Hamas’ terror attack, Khaled Mashal, asked Muslims across the world to gather on Friday (13 October 2023) in what he called “the Friday of Al-Aqsa flood” to wage jihad on the ground rather than just in theory. Mashal in his speech had said that the time has come for jihad to be applied on the ground rather than just in theory.

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Maulana In Gujarat’s Junagadh Arrested For Sexually Abusing And Sodomizing Minor Students

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The Commune
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A Maulana in Gujarat’s Junagadh district who was appointed to teach Urdu has been arrested for committing unnatural sexual acts with at least ten underage students.

According to a report by Hindu Post, the teacher who is aged 25 took advantage of his position and sexually abused children at the residential school/madrasa where he taught.

Following a complaint by a 17-year-old boy, the Mangrol police filed a First Information Report (FIR) on Sunday against both suspects, charging them under sections 377 (unnatural intercourse), 323 (assault), 506-2 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code, and relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act.

Additionally, the 55-year-old trustee of the madrasa has also been apprehended for ignoring the students’ complaints about the teacher’s behavior, as confirmed by a statement from Junagadh Police on Monday, 23 October 2023. The teacher who had managed to escape was found hiding in Surat and taken into custody, while the madrasa trustee, was detained in Junagadh.

The incident came to light when a student from the residential school, located on the Mangrol-Veraval bypass, used a teacher’s mobile phone to contact his mother and report the inappropriate actions of the Maulana with the students. Subsequently, the woman contacted the police and filed a complaint, alleging that the madrasa teacher had sexually assaulted students living and studying in the school.

On October 21, the police visited the madrasa premises and, with the help of some Muslim leaders, gained the trust of the students. Ten boys studying at the madrasa revealed that they had been subjected to these acts by the Maulana, who had also threatened to harm them if they reported the incidents to their parents.

Furthermore, the students stated that when they approached the madrasa’s trustee to file a complaint, he took no action in response. As the trustee realized that a case would be filed against the teacher, he assisted the teacher in fleeing the area.

Junagadh’s Superintendent of Police, Harshad Mehta, visited the madrasa as part of the investigation and assured the parents of the students that the police would conduct a fair and impartial inquiry into the matter.

The pattern of reporting sexual abuse of children in Madrasas by Muslim teachers is now regularly seeing the light of day. Previously attempts were made to hide such instances of abuse to keep the good name of Madrasas. However, there are monthly reports of 10-15 such distressing cases emerging from various Madarsas across the country, involving clerics engaging in the sexual exploitation of underage children.

But the fact is, the number of officially reported cases to the police could be much lower as many many individuals, families, and members of Muslim society refrain or restrain from filing complaints due to fear and the associated social stigma attached to such incidents.

(With inputs from Hindu Post)

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DMK Ally VCK Cadre Sharmila Caught Peddling Lies; Pastes DMK Sticker On AIADMK’s Achievements

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The Commune
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VCK cadre Dr. Sharmila (wife of VCK MLA S.S. Balaji) in a recent debate show made misleading claims while advocating for the DMK alliance. Dr. Sharmila’s statements during the debate not only misrepresented historical facts but also drew sharp criticism for perpetuating a false narrative. Interestingly the host of the debate Puthiya Thalaimurai, introduced Sharmila as a “political commentator” and instead of identifying her as a VCK woman.

One of the glaring inaccuracies in Dr. Sharmila’s assertions was her claim that late DMK patriarch M. Karunanidhi was responsible for establishing India’s first women police station in 1973.

However, the historical record tells a different story. It was under the leadership of AIADMK supremo J. Jayalalithaa, that the first women police station was set up in Tamil Nadu, not in 1973, but during her tenure in 1992. This landmark move aimed to address gender bias in investigations and provide a swift and empathetic response to crimes against women.

Furthermore, Dr. Sharmila incorrectly attributed the establishment of a special commando force consisting entirely of female police officers to the DMK’s tenure. The reality is that this historic initiative was also initiated by Jayalalithaa during her time in power. In 2003, India’s first company of female police commandos was formed in Tamil Nadu. These dedicated officers underwent rigorous training, which included handling weapons, bomb detection and disposal, driving, horse riding, and various adventure sports.

Another critical point of contention in the debate was Dr. Sharmila’s assertion that the DMK alliance, under Karunanidhi, ensured 50% representation of women in local body elections in Tamil Nadu. However, the factual record contradicts this claim. It was Jayalalitha’s AIADMK that introduced bills to increase the representation of women in local body elections from 33% to 50%. The Tamil Nadu Municipal Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2016, and the Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Amendment) Bill, 2016, were introduced and adopted with unanimous support in the legislature. These bills marked a significant step towards greater gender representation in local government.

Many on social media lashed out the DMK ally for pasting sticker over the AIADMK’s achievements.

BJP Tamil Nadu State Secretary Dr. SG Suryah called the VCK lady a “rogue woman” and a “perennial bluffer of the first order”

The AIADMK too lashed out at the wife of VCK MLA

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DMK Govt Gives Nod To Prosecute BJP TN Head Annamalai And YouTuber Rajavel Nagarajan For Alleged ‘Hate Speech’ On Christian Missionaries

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The Commune
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In accordance with a recent directive from the Supreme Court regarding hate speeches, the Tamil Nadu government, led by the DMK, has granted authorization to prosecute K Annamalai, the state president of the BJP, and YouTuber Rajavel Nagarajan of Pesu Tamizha Pesu channel. This action is based on a complaint filed by self-styled “eco-warrior” and DMK propagandist Piyush Manush.

The DMK government has taken into account the opinion of the state public prosecutor, who has classified Annamalai’s speech as falling within the definition of ‘Hate Speech.’ It has now given permission to prosecute both Annamalai and Rajavel Nagarajan for allegedly causing fear, stirring hatred, or potentially inciting enmity between two religious communities.

Ahead of the Deepavali festival in 2022, Annamalai had mentioned about how Christian missionaries are targetting Hindu culture and festivals like Deepavali by lobbying against crackers.

 

Piyush Manush submitted a complaint to the Salem City Police Commissioner against Annamalai alleging “hate speech” against Christian missionaries. In his complaint, he alleged that during an interview on a YouTube channel, Annamalai made unfounded allegations and engaged in hate speech, suggesting that Christian missionaries receive foreign funds with the intent of undermining Hindu culture.

He called for appropriate action to be taken against Annamalai under Sections 153, 505 (3), 120 A of the Indian Penal Code, and 156(3), 200 of the Criminal Procedure Code but the police did not initiate an investigation into the case.

Subsequently, Manush filed a case in the Salem 4th Judicial Arbitration Court. The court, upon reviewing his plea, determined that permission should be sought from the Tamil Nadu government. Following this decision, Manush submitted a complaint to the Salem District Collector seeking authorization. The Collector of Salem forwarded the request to the state government. Public prosecutors, after reviewing this petition, have found grounds to initiate a case in line with the Supreme Court’s directives on hate speeches.

With the granted permission, the case in question is scheduled for a hearing in the Salem court on 4 November 2023.

Piyush Manush in an interview Senthilvel, a Dravidian Stockist YouTuber close to DMK regime claimed that it was an NGO having BJP members who had moved a petition in the Supreme Court for cracker ban.

However, the truth is that the (Indian Social Responsibility Network) which has many BJP functionaries had withdrawn its name from the petition. The original application moved by ISRN was limited to NCR only and that for a limited time during the COVID-19 pandemic amidst the repeated warnings of the rising number of cases. The initial request filed by ISRN pertained exclusively to the NCR (National Capital Region) and was time-limited, coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic, amidst rising cases. Moreover, the plea was not moved by ISRN but by one of the functionaries in his personal capacity.

In an interview to OpIndia, Vinay Sahasrabuddhe who is the Vice Chairperson of ISRN stated that neither he nor BJP is associated with the NGO group anymore.

The National Green Tribunal had ordered a ban on crackers in 2020 based on a petition by one Chirag Jain and Shobit Shukla.

But even before that the main organization which has been lobbying against crackers is one Awaaz Foundation founded by one Sumaira Abdulali.

Aawaz emerged as the leading advocate against fireworks, collaborating with different state pollution control boards to establish an agency dedicated to testing the sound levels of fireworks. They also took the lead in advocating for a ban on fireworks.

It is this anti cracker lobby which used Delhi’s pollution to effect a ban on fireworks across India.

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BJP Submits Memorandum To TN Guv Over DMK Govt Harassing And Foisting Frivolous Cases On BJP Cadres And Supporters

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A delegation of the Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) met Governor RN Ravi at the Raj Bhavan and submitted a memorandum about the targeted harassment of the party’s cadres and supporters by the DMK government through its law enforcement agencies.

The delegation included former Karnataka Chief Minister and current Lok Sabha MP Sadananda Gowda, BJP Andhra Pradesh President D. Purandeswari, BJP MPs Dr. Satyapal Singh and PC Mohan, BJP National Co-Incharge for Tamil Nadu Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy, BJP Tamil Nadu Vice President Dolphin Sritharan and BJP Tamil Nadu State Secretary Dr. SG Suryah.

The Tamil Nadu Police under the current dispensation has faced criticism for arresting and harassing people who post against the ruling DMK or its allies.

Very recently, BJP Tamil Nadu’s Sports and Skill Development Cell President Amar Prasad Reddy was arrested for allegedly damaging the JCB machine brought to bring down the BJP flagpole installed outside State President K. Annamalai’s house.

The Tamil Nadu Police went all the way to Noida-based media house looking for renowned journalist Abhijit Majumder who had written a column against Udhayanidhi Stalin’s “eradicate Sanatana Dharma” remarks. The police had turned up at his place without issuing any summons.

Here are some other recent instances where the Tamil Nadu police have been actively pursuing individuals critical of the ruling DMK:

  • The Commune and its directors faced legal action for reporting on the confrontation between Podu Deekshitars of the Chidambaram Nataraja Temple and HR&CE officials.
  • Tamil Nadu BJP State Secretary SG Suryah was taken into custody under non-bailable sections for his comments regarding Madurai CPI-M MP Su Venkatesan concerning a sanitation worker’s tragic death during drain cleaning in Pennadam town, Cuddalore district.
  • An AIADMK IT wing member was apprehended under non-bailable sections for sharing a video meme that humorously referenced MK Stalin’s video statement on Senthilbalaji’s arrest. The meme did not contain derogatory content.
  • Saravanaprasad Balasubramanian, a pro-BJP Twitter user was arrested for sharing an old article and allegedly misattributing DMK to an illegal liquor-producing gang in Tiruppur, following the recent hooch tragedy in Marakkanam.
  • Vice President of Tamil Nadu BJP’s Industrial Cell, Selva Kumar, was arrested for criticizing DMK Minister Senthilbalaji.
  • The admin of Voice of Savukku Shankar X handle was arrested for a video meme targeting CM MK Stalin and DMK Minister PTR Palanivel Thiagarajan regarding the “eligible household” clause in the monthly assistance scheme for women.
  • The DMK government traveled to Gujarat to arrest BJP cadre John Ravi, who had made satirical social media posts about CM MK Stalin and his late father, Karunanidhi.
  • A member of TTV Dhinakaran’s AMMK was arrested for posting a meme mocking the Tamil Nadu sports ministry led by Udhayanidhi Stalin.
  • Political commentator Kishore K Swamy was detained for posts critical of MK Stalin related to monsoon preparations. Previously, he had been subjected to the Goondas Act for criticizing DMK leaders Karunandhi, Stalin, and Annadurai.
  • DMK critic YouTuber-turned-BJP cadre Karthik Gopinath was arrested for raising funds for temples in Siruvachur, Perambalur district, which had been vandalized by miscreants.
  • BJP supporter and political analyst Krishna Kumar Murugan was arrested in connection with alleged ‘defamatory’ posters caricaturing MK Stalin.
  • YouTuber Maridhas was taken into custody for a video discussing Tablighi Jamaat and a tweet related to the late Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat.
  • Naam Tamilar functionary Ganesh Kumar alias Nila Kannan was apprehended for posting an image of the late DMK leader Karunanidhi being served food by three different women.
  • Critic of the DMK, Badri Seshadri, was arrested for his comments in an interview on a YouTube channel regarding the Manipur issue, during which he made remarks about the Chief Justice of India.

These are just a few of many arrests made in the recent past. The delay in the judicial process compounds the ordeal, as legal proceedings have yet to provide full respite in many of the above cases.

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“Uproot Hindutva”: Terror Outfit Hamas Founder Khaled Mashal Addresses Kerala Youth Wing Of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind

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In a shocking incident, the Solidarity Youth Movement (Kerala Youth Wing of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind), invited Hamas founding member Khaled Mashal to speak where anti-Hindu slogans were raised.

Khaled Mashal presented a video message of approximately 7 minutes in duration. In his sermon, Khalid reportedly asked the people present at the rally to extend unconditional support to Hamas and allegedly made anti-Hindu comments. The nature of the video address, whether it was live or pre-recorded, has not been confirmed.

Visuals from the event shows banners with slogans like “Uproot Bulldozer Hindutva & Apartheid Zionism”. 

Once his address was over, the audience can be seen gleefully applauding and cheering enthralled by Mashal’s speech. Incendiary slogans were raised calling for uprooting “zionism” through intifada were raised. 

Reacting to this Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party President K Surendran took to social media X to condemn the incident and termed it “alarming.”

He said, Hamas leader Khaled Mashel’s virtual address at the Solidarity event in Malappuram is alarming. Where’s @pinarayivijayan‘s Kerala Police? Under the guise of ‘Save Palestine,’ they’re glorifying Hamas, a terrorist organization, and its leaders as ‘warriors.’ This is unacceptable @HMOIndia.

It is noteworthy to mention that following Israel’s counter-offensive in response to Hamas’ terror attack, Khaled Mashal, asked Muslims across the world to gather on Friday (13 October 2023) in what he called “the Friday of Al-Aqsa flood” to wage jihad on the ground rather than just in theory. Mashal in his speech had said that the time has come for jihad to be applied on the ground rather than just in theory.

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