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Madras HC Orders Prompt Removal Of Illegal Flagpoles On National Highways; ASP Udhayakumar’s Firm Stand Gains Public Attention & Praise

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In a viral video making rounds on social media, ASP Udhayakumar, is being hailed as the real Singham cop from Kanchipuram, garnering applause from both locals and netizens. He was tasked with the duty of removing illegal flagpoles in the Sunguvarchathram bazaar area of Kancheepuram District by the Madras High Court. While carrying out his responsibilities, Sriperumbudur union committee leader Karunanidhi from DMK objected, arguing that flagpoles on the national highway should be targeted instead removing here.

ASP Udhayakumar said “State highways, National Highways all are same sir, what can we do? If you come to me what shall I do, go and file in-juncture in court, you are saying this casually. On Monday, the court will file contempt only on me.”

Sriperumbudur union committee leader Karunanidhi neglectfully replied, “Don’t we know the order?”

Despite patient explanations from the revenue department and the police showing the court’s order deeming these flagpoles illegal, Karunanidhi remained adamant. In response, ASP Udhayakumar firmly asserted, “I’m doing my job, don’t stop me, sue me if I’m wrong,” He then proceeded to order the removal of the DMK and other flags.

Netizens Praise Cop

Netizens were all praise for the cop who was doing his duty and confronting a member from the ruling party. He also ensured the structure constructed was demolished to ensure fairness.

What Was The Court Order About?

In a petition lodged by Chennai-based attorney Ramalingam with the Madras High Court, that various political parties have unlawfully placed their flags along national highways in Tamil Nadu. This action is purported to pose a threat to public safety, particularly impacting the flow of traffic, including school vehicles and ambulances. Moreover, it is alleged that these political entities have encroached upon land designated for the National Highway, utilizing it as a platform for their political activities.

Through the invocation of the Right to Information Act (RTI), Ramalingam sought information regarding these unlawful flagpoles. In response, the National Highways Authority revealed the presence of 40 such illegal flagpoles across three areas: Chennai-Tada, Koyambedu-Maduravoyal, as well as 34 in Kanchipuram district and 14 in Ranipettai district. Subsequently, the petition calling for the removal of these illegal flagpoles was brought before the bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjay Gangapurwala and Justice Bharatha Chakraborty on 5 March 2024.

During the proceedings, NHAI expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of cooperation from the Tamil Nadu government and the police department in removing these unlawfully erected flagpoles. Consequently, the judges, taking suo moto cognizance of the matter, summoned the Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu as a respondent. They demanded an explanation for the non-cooperation and adjourned the hearing to March 11. Additionally, the judges emphasized that the High Court had previously issued orders for the removal of such flagpoles, warning that failure to comply constituted contempt of court.

On 11 March 2024, the first bench of the Madras High Court, consisting of Chief Justice SV Gangapurwala and Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy, directed the state police to promptly take action to dismantle unauthorized flagpoles installed by political parties along national highways.

The bench firmly asserted that the installation of illegal flagpoles cannot be tolerated, stressing the necessity for law enforcement agencies to take decisive action against offending political parties. It instructed the state police to swiftly intervene to remove such unauthorized flagpoles. The court also noted the efforts made by NHAI in removing 89 flagpoles from 45 locations, with an additional 40 yet to be dismantled. Furthermore, the court took the initiative to involve the Election Commission of India (ECI) in the case, aiming to explore a lasting solution to the issue.

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TN Govt Exempts Linguistic Minorities From Writing Class 10 Tamil Exam For This Year’s Boards

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In a significant move, the School Education Department has granted a one-time exemption for linguistic minority students from writing the Tamil language paper under Section I, a compulsory subject, in the Class 10 examination slated for April this year.
The decision, outlined in a Government Order issued on Tuesday, comes in response to requests from institutions run by linguistic minorities. These institutions highlighted the challenges posed by unfilled vacancies for Tamil staff, prompting the department to grant this exemption for the current academic year.

The directive also underscores the department’s insistence on filling these vacancies promptly, ensuring that Tamil exams can resume from the next academic year onwards. Under the terms of the exemption, students from linguistic minority communities who have opted for their mother tongue will now skip the Tamil paper, resulting in a reduction of total exam marks from 600 to 500.

This exemption, clarified by the Tamil Nadu Department of School Education, applies exclusively to non-Tamil linguistic minority students and is valid for one year only. The Government Order, issued by the Secretary of the School Education Department, J. Kumaragurubaran, references the ongoing endeavor to gradually incorporate Tamil into the curriculum across all schools from Class One to Class Ten, starting from the academic year 2006-07. Notably, this law mandates that students appearing for the Class 10 government general examination in 2006 and onwards must undertake the Tamil Part-1 Language test.

However, in response to the plea from the Linguistic Minorities Board, the order makes provision for students whose mother tongue is not Tamil, allowing them to write the exam in their minority mother tongue subject upon applying for exemption.

(with inputs from TNIE)

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“Say No To Drugs & Dravidian Parties”: BJP TN Head Annamalai’s Big Attack Ahead Of Lok Sabha Polls

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Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai along with his party cadres held a protest against the DMK in light of the recent drug bust involving now-expelled DMK functionary Jaffer Sadiq and the rising seizure of drugs in the state.

Pointing to the T-shirt worn by BJP leader Vinoj P. Selvam which said “Save our children. Say no 2 drugs and DMK. Save our youth”, Annamalai said “I’m telling you, ‘Say No To Drugs and Dravidian Parties’. The D denotes everything right? We don’t need (them). Why are you (hinting at ADMK) staging a drama today? In your (ADMK) regime, the same TASMAC was milked like a cash cow. No one cared about what happened to people, who is dying, who is alive, who is getting ulcers in their guts. That’s not the worry at all. They were worried about whether TASMAC money and the commission is coming“.

Annamalai had criticized the ADMK led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami who along with his party members had carried out at human chain protest against the growing drug menace under the DMK regime.

“Those who ruled the state and grew TASMAC are today wearing black shirts and doing protest. There can’t be a bigger injustice than this. The ones in power today are doing mistakes. Let that be on one side. Those who ruled the state (ADMK), are wearing black shirts. Then we’re compelled to ask why did you keep the TASMACs open during your regime? You had 5500 shops.“, he took jibes at the ADMK

He listed down the recent drugs busts that happened and the rampant drug culture prevalent among the youth.

He further said “Today, people are asking the BJP ‘Sir, we voted alternatively for 60 years. All the parties have grown themselves with liquor. Those partymen themselves run breweries. People of those party themselves trade drugs. You say BJP is unique. What are you doing to do differently?’. From 13 March to 20 March, for 7 days, our party will work on the ground to eradicate drugs.”

Annamalai said that a special booth committee meeting would be held on 16 March regarding the matter.

He also said that if drugs have to be eradicated in Tamil Nadu, then TASMAC have to be closed.

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Subramanian Swamy Calls TN CM MK Stalin “Stupid”, Schools Him That CAA Is Not For TN

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Since the morning sunrise today, social media has been flooded with mockery, ridicule, and jests aimed at Dravidian parties and other groups making concerted efforts to paint the Citizenship Amendment Act as discriminatory, particularly against the Indian Muslim minority.

On 12 March 2024, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin released a statement expressing the government’s stance against the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The rules for the CAA were officially notified by the Union Home Ministry on 11 March 2024. Emphasizing that the CAA was detrimental to minorities and Sri Lankan Tamils residing in camps in the state, Stalin asserted that the government deemed the Act unnecessary and called for its rescission.

In his statement, Chief Minister Stalin stated that the Tamil Nadu government would not permit the enforcement of the CAA within the state under any circumstances. He reiterated the government’s commitment to preventing any legislation that posed a threat to the unity of India. According to Stalin, the rules outlined by the Union government for the CAA not only contradicted the fundamental principles of the Constitution but also went against the welfare of the Indian people, the diverse nature of India, and its secular character. Highlighting the context, Chief Minister referenced the resolution adopted by the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on 8  September 2021, opposing the CAA. He also mentioned the opposition to the CAA from various states and speculated whether the timing of the CAA’s notification was politically motivated, potentially aimed at diverting attention from pressing issues like the Supreme Court’s consideration of the electoral bonds matter.

Following online criticism from netizens, Subramanian Swamy, a senior BJP leader and former MP, is gaining attention on social media for ridiculing MK Stalin with the remark, “Stupid. It is for Kashmir and North east and not for TN.” This statement is going viral, with netizens joining in the comments to express their opinions and views.

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“Stalin Has No Right To Say He Will Not Implement CAA In TN”, Says TN BJP Head Annamalai As He Explains CAA To Reporters

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Tamil Nadu BJP state president Annamalai addressed reporters in Chennai, shedding light on various aspects of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and citizenship-related issues. Explaining the law, he said, “The countries, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have declared themselves as Islamic Republics. In these countries, the religious minorities – Hindus, Christians, Jains, Parsis, Sikhs, and Buddhists face religious persecution and enter India as refugees. As per the CAA passed in 2019, these people who have been living in refugee camps will now be given citizenship. As far as India is concerned, we are not a signatory to the UN Convention on Refuge 1951 and 1967. Those who come to India as refugees will not come under UN law. We follow Principle of Non Refoulement. We will not send them back, we will allow them to stay here until the crisis is over in their country. This is India’s policy. If they want citizenship, they must have lived 11 out of 14 years in the country. But what the CAA 2019 says is that those who were here before 31 December 2014 from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, don’t need to wait for 14 years, 5 years is enough. We are following a procedure to give them citizenship. In 2005, OCI card was given to those Indians in Pakistan and Bangladesh.”

Annamalai highlighted that political parties in Tamil Nadu are discussing the CAA without a comprehensive understanding of its provisions. Annamalai clarified that India follows the Principle of non-refoulement, assuring refuge to those facing crises until conditions improve in their home countries.

With regard to Sri Lankan Tamils, he said, “Our stance with regard to the Sri Lankan refugees is that in 1986, our Home ministry put out a standing order, a GO. The TN govt follows that. What it says is that those who have come to India as refugees from SL, India will not follow the 1951 and 1967 Refugee laws put forth by the UN. We follow Principle of non refoulement. When the crisis was over in SL, it was decided in 1986 that they would return to their country. They have been given citizenship beyond this also. We are insisting that normalcy be brought back to Sri Lanka. Sinhalese Tamils ​​who have stayed here for 11 years have been granted citizenship. Those who came to Tamil Nadu during the war were also given citizenship.”

When asked about the Sri Lankan refugees again, he said, “Sri Lanka is not a Sinhalese republic. PM Modi has been strongly speaking for the implementation of the 13th Amendment. If it is implemented, the whole problem will be solved. Tamilians in Jaffna are happy, yes there are problems. Unless a country does not declare that it is of a specific religion, how can we apply CAA for them.”

Annamalai stated that 4,05,000 people are refugees in India as of 2022 data compared to 198665 refugees in 2014. One of the requirements of the CAA is that they must speak one of the 22 languages spoken in the country. Annamalai mentioned that 31 districts in nine states, including Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Delhi, have been authorized to implement the CAA. He also revealed that 1,414 people have been granted citizenship since 2019, emphasizing that the CAA is not against any specific community, including Muslims.

Annamalai accused Tamil Nadu political parties of creating confusion and diversion on the citizenship issue for political gains. Annamalai emphasized that the power to grant citizenship rests solely with the Central Government, and states cannot influence this process. He questioned if TN Chief Minister MK Stalin had any idea about the Constitution for making such blatantly ignorant statements. 

He also challenged political opponents to pinpoint specific concerns in the 39-page document released, asserting that there is no harm to any community, including Muslims.

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Actor Sarath Kumar Merges His Party With BJP In Tamil Nadu For Upcoming Lok Sabha Polls

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On 12 March 2024, the All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi (AISMK), led by actor R Sarath Kumar, officially merged with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in anticipation of the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu.

The Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party President K Annamalai, welcoming the decision made by Sarath Kumar issued an official statement on his X handle. He wrote, “To uphold the spirit of nationalism from the Tamil soil & inspired by the able leadership of our beloved PM Thiru @narendramodi avl, Thiru @realsarathkumar announced officially today in the presence of senior leaders of @BJP4TamilNadu & our Parliament Election In-Charge Thiru @MenonArvindBJP avl that the All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi will be merged with Bharatiya Janata Party.”

“Thiru @realsarathkumar avl has been vocal about his Nationalistic thoughts through Art, is a man of high personal integrity & has devoted his life to the service of Tamil people. This decision of Thiru @realsarathkumar avl comes at an appropriate time while the people are yearning for change in Tamil Nadu. On behalf of @BJP4TamilNadu, we wholeheartedly welcome Thiru @realsarathkumar avl to the BJP Family!.”

Previously in a statement to PTI, Sarath Kumar, the AISMK party chief, said, “This is for the people. This is for the nation. We need to work only with the interest of the nation, and we are extremely and proud of this decision.”

After two rounds of discussions, AISMK concluded its merger with the BJP, affirming collaboration for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. A BJP delegation, including L Murugan, National Secretary H Raja, and TN BJP in-charge Aravind Menon, met with Sarath Kumar last week. During the meeting, Sarath Kumar remarked, “To ensure a prosperous India, a good regime (at the center) again, and uphold unity and to elect Narendra Modi as PM for the third time, I have decided to join work with BJP.”

Sarath Kumar, who established the All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi in 2007, had a longstanding association with the AIADMK alliance. Notably, his party secured two seats in the Assembly during the 2011 elections, highlighting its political presence in the state.

It is important to note that general elections are anticipated in India between April and May to elect members of the 18th Lok Sabha. The term of the 17th Lok Sabha is scheduled to conclude in June. The previous general elections were held in April–May 2019, leading to the formation of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government at the Centre, with Narendra Modi continuing as the Prime Minister for a second consecutive term.

(with inputs from TimesNow)

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TN Police Claim Water Woman Shipra Pathak “Staged & Fabricated” Stone Pelting Incident, File Case Against Her For Fake Complaint

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Shipra Pathak, renowned as the “water woman” and a monk, embarked on a spiritual journey to Rameswaram from Ayodhya on 27 November 2023, following the path taken by Lord Ram, Maa Sita, and Lakshman after their exile. As reported by Dinamalar, Shipra Pathak was passing through Paramakudi and is said to have been attacked by eight unknown individuals who allegedly broke the left side window of her brother’s car and the Rama flagpole on the vehicle. Subsequently, she reported the incident to the Paramakudi police.

Now News18 Tamil Nadu claims that Shipra Pathak fabricated and staged the incident. Contrary to her account, the report claims that the police reviewed CCTV footage, revealing Shipra Pathak’s brother collecting stones from the road and placing them in the car during the alleged attack without releasing the CCTV footage. Consequently, asserts a case was filed against the female monk for spreading false rumors and disturbing public peace. Upon learning of these developments, the monk, along with her family, returned to their hometown on 10 March 2024.

In response to the allegations, Shipra Pathak provided a rationale, stating, ” #victory over Lanka, #Sarayu_To_Sagar, #determination_to_achievement. This is not only the era of empowering women but also a time for women’s discussions. To propagate this awareness in tandem with the environment, I undertook a journey on foot from Sarayu to Sagar.

Following the incident three days ago, suggestions were made for my safety, urging me to return later and offer water in a secure environment. Reflecting on this, I drew parallels with Ram’s exile, facing adversity in the final stage. With a formidable force akin to Ravana before me and the resolve for water in the name of Ram in my hand, I recalled that Ram did not return to Ayodhya without defeating the demonic power.

Over the last three days, I underwent mental turmoil. An entire government seemed intent on apprehending a woman like Ravana. While traversing the metaphorical Ashok Vatika in the name of Ram, local Ram Janaki devotees stood by me like Hanuman ji, serving as protectors. Yet, my greatest shield in such challenging times was my cultural awareness.

Educated advice might have prompted one to retreat for safety, but my cultural awareness reminded me that offering this water transcends mere ritual. It serves as a statement to certain demons that ruling a state for a brief period does not make it theirs; it remains an integral part of India.

The flame in the name of Ram will persist in every corner of India. Ram transcends politics; he is a matter of faith. The dictate that no one can use the name of Ram by wielding political power cannot be accepted.

Cultural strength becomes pivotal in adverse situations. Throughout history, whenever a culture has endured, it has been preserved by women. Overcoming language barriers, we united in the name of culture and reached Rameshwaram. Thus, there is a need to promote culture, especially among women. The unity of India can be achieved through cultural foundations. Mere political and educational awakening among women is insufficient; cultural awareness must be instilled. Narmade Har Lifelong.”

The CCTV footage is not available in public domain yet and we are unable to verify the veracity of the claims made in News18 Tamil Nadu’s report.

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House Of Actor Vijay Who Opposes CAA Has A Huge Gate That Prevents Public From Looking At His House

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Upon the announcement of implementing the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 by the central government on 11 March 2024, immediate turmoil ensued in Tamil Nadu, particularly from the Dravidian parties. This response was not unprecedented, but the situation took a new turn when actor Vijay, a recent entrant into politics who revealed his party’s name just last week, joined the fray.

Vijay faced significant criticism as there is a recurring pattern in Tamil Nadu politics where newly launched parties, despite declaring a “My Way Is New Alternative” akin to Rajinikanth’s famous dialogue, often align themselves closely with the established mother-ship Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). This trend was exemplified recently when Kamal Haasan, the leader of Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) party, made a notable U-turn by forming an alliance with the DMK.

An old video of a devoted fan of Vijay visiting the residence of the actor on Casuarina Drive Street, ECR Neelankarai, Chennai went viral on social media platform X.  In a heartfelt display of admiration, the fan reverently approached the imposing door like gate. Kneeling down and prostrating, he expressed his devotion while acknowledging the presence of a CCTV camera. With deep affection, he conveyed his love for the actor, once again kneeling down in a manner reminiscent of worship in a church. The fan folded his hands in reverence towards the CCTV camera and concluded this unique homage by tenderly flying kiss to the camera.

The online community is questioning Vijay, the actor-turned-politician, who has strategically installed a an imposing gate at his residence to restrict access and maintain privacy. However, it seems he may not be aware that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) explicitly states that entry into India requires permission.

Here are some videos of the gate at Vijay’s house. Fans are seen taking pictures in front of the imposing gate.

This video shows Vijay’s home as well from outside – when the gate opened to allow Vijay who came in his BMW X4 to enter.

In this video, the YouTuber states that if one wants to have a look at Vijay’s house, they can only see the imposing gate and the compound wall.

This observation arises as Vijay, through his official party Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam’s X handle, shared a statement. “Any law like the Indian Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 (CAA) is not acceptable in an environment where all the people of the country are living in social harmony. The rulers should give an assurance that they will not implement this law in Tamil Nadu.”

Critics argue that Vijay who has decided to enter public life is keeping his fans and followers at bay. They wonder if he will be an inaccessible politician for the masses.

Here’s another instance where netizens connected and questioned Vijay’s stand on the CAA. Back in 2021, Vijay filed a petition challenging entry tax on his 2012 Rolls Royce Ghost. The petition was dismissed by the Madras High Court. The court ruled that Vijay, a renowned actor, should promptly pay the tax and imposed a ₹1 lakh fine. Despite reportedly paying the import duty, he faced registration issues due to unpaid entry tax. The court highlighted the extraordinary tax avoidance, emphasizing that, as a public figure, Vijay should comprehend the significance of adhering to tax regulations.

Netizens wondered if he was aware of the implications of the CAA on persecuted minorities of the 3 neighbouring nations. It is noteworthy that his short press release indicated his lack of awareness on the subject.

The recent surge in trolling directed at actor Vijay has placed his fans, particularly the younger generation who understand the situation, in a challenging position. Despite their efforts to support him, they find it difficult to do so, given the statements made by their leader. The politician, expected to have open communication with the public, is now being mocked for having such a huge gate. Meanwhile, amidst ongoing drug busts, the aspiring leader remains conspicuously silent with no official statements released. The question circulating on social media is whether TVK is becoming another MNM.

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“Discrimination Is Lifeline Of Sanatana Dharma, RCI & CSI Can Have Discrimination Because They Are Institutions”, Says VCK Chief Thol Thirumavalavan

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Despite severe criticism from the Madras High Court and condemnation from the Supreme Court regarding hate speech against Hindus by politicians in Tamil Nadu, the term “Sanatana Dharma” continues to be prominently used. In a recent controversy, Thirumavalavan, the Member of Parliament from Chidambaram and leader of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), delivered a speech that has gone viral. In the speech, he asserts that Sanatana Dharma is the only religion in the world that rejects brotherhood, claims discrimination is integral part to it, and endorses that Roman Catholic or CSI institutions can practice discrimination.

Regardless of the subject, the VCK party leader possesses a unique ability to link everything to Sanatana Dharma. On International Women’s Day (8 March 2024), a special symposium took place at Chennai Ambedkar Thital, with Thirumavalavan as the chief guest discussing “Revolutionary Ambedkar and Women’s Rights.”

During his keynote address, Thirumavalavan emphasized that Ambedkar was not just a leader for Dalits but a champion for equality, with his ultimate goal being human equality. Highlighting the significance of gender equality in the broader context of human equality, Ambedkar focused on empowering women. Thirumavalavan recounted Ambedkar’s attempt to introduce the Hindu Code Bill, which faced opposition from traditional forces, leading to Ambedkar’s resignation and his direct accusations against Jawaharlal Nehru. Ambedkar cited three reasons for his resignation: the rejection of his proposal to create a commission for OBC welfare and the failure to identifying underrepresented groups within OBC, the non-discussion of the Hindu Code Bill and Declined membership in the planning commission. Ultimately, Ambedkar resigned due to the government’s apparent neglect of these crucial issues. The Hindu Code Bill marked Dr. Ambedkar’s initial effort to promote gender equality for women.

During his speech, Thirumavalavan strongly encouraged women to actively engage in debates and advocate for themselves, highlighting the importance of women’s involvement in political roles.

Later, he asserted that discrimination against women is a widespread global phenomenon, not confined to India or the Hindu community. He emphasized that the structure of such discrimination varies based on a country’s traditional history, evolving over time. Ideology plays a pivotal role, influencing nations, religions, societies, and transforming into institutions, which, in turn, become intertwined with religion.

Continuing, he likened religion and the state to inseparable children, underscoring the influential nature of religious institutions. However, his narrative took a turn as he began promoting Christianity while denigrating Hindu ideology. He argued that the fundamental philosophy of every religion worldwide is centered on humanity and fraternity, with love and affection being universal principles. He contended that where there is love, discrimination fades, and brotherhood thrives in the absence of barriers. Despite acknowledging these principles, he blamed religious institutions for perpetuating discrimination.

Furthermore, he propagated a claim that rituals were not inherent to religion but were constructed by institutions. Supporting this assertion, he cited Buddhism, stating that Buddhism lacks principles requiring structures like vihars and priests, which he argued were institutional creations. However, this statement was inaccurate.

Subsequently, he directed criticism towards Hinduism. He said, “Take Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism, or any other religion, the core fundamental philosophy of it would be fraternity i.e brotherhood. There is one religion in the world that denies brotherhood completely, they are asking do you know what is Sanatana Dharma?  Sanatana Dharma is a dharma that says there should not be brotherhood, they say that we have understood it wrongly. Today a women judge in High Court has said that Sanatana Dharma is different from rituals, yes that’s correct, as we say, rituals and principles are different, but this Sanatana Dharma’s particular principle defines hierarchy based on birth and no one can deny it.”

“The word Sanatana means permanent, that’s different, means unchanging, it is anti-physical, anti-scientific. Nothing is fixed, everything is changing, this is the law of physics, this is the dialectic rule, that is the paradox but they are… In Sanatana Dharma discrimination is its core, discrimination is the lifeline of Sanatana Dharma in no other religion discrimination will be the basic factor, No one talks about this. They ask why I did not criticize Christianity or Islam, without criticizing them why singling out us, that is because the discrimination is here only. I’m saying that in core principles, RC (Roman Catholic) can have discrimination, it’s an institution. CSI (Church Of South India) can have discrimination, it’s an institution, but there is no discrimination in Christianity that is the difference between the two,” he said.

Then he finally concluded saying that the principles of democracy, emphasizing that equal access to resources, including power, is essential. This doesn’t imply everyone becoming a Prime Minister, Chief Minister, or minister but rather emphasizes living independently. Therefore, the advocacy is for education and employment, with the explanation that Anti-Sanatana supports decentralization of democracy, ensuring equal standing for both men and women.

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Modi & India: 2024 And The Battle For Bharat By Journo Rahul Shivshankar Set For Grand Launch In Chennai By SMaRT

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The Samachar Manyata Association for Research and Training (SMaRT), a collective platform for nationalist media, is preparing to unveil the book titled “Modi & India: 2024 and the Battle for Bharat” authored by Rahul Shivshankar with Siddhartha Talya as the co-author, the launch event is scheduled in Chennai. Distinguished personality S Gurumurthy, Chief Editor of Thuglaq, will be the chief guest, and Dr. Anand Ranganathan, a renowned orator, scientist, and author, will participate as the special guest.

The event is slated for 16 March 2024 from 3 PM to 5 PM and will take place at the CPR Convention Centre on Eldams Road in Alwarpet, Chennai. The media collaboration for the event is with The Nationalist Madarasi.

The book “Modi & India: 2024 and the Battle for Bharat” by acclaimed journalist Rahul Shivshankar and has received a stellar rating of 4.8/5 on Amazon and 4.4/5 on Goodreads. Published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited, the book, endorsed by Bibek Debroy and Salman Khurshid, delves into the concept of dharma as the foundation for a new republic.

Shivshankar explores the pivotal year of 2014 when the BJP, led by Narendra Modi, secured a majority, and questions whether 2024 will continue this trend or mark the beginning of a dharma-inspired ‘second republic.’ The narrative examines the Opposition’s concerns about Modi’s vision of a ‘Hindu Rashtra’ and provides an evocative, anecdotal, and deeply researched account of the battle for a new republic.

This comprehensive work spans 368 pages, providing a lucid understanding for readers. The ten chapters cover various aspects, beginning with the planning and execution of the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A, delving into legal intricacies and controversies. The book also addresses the Hindu ethos and communalism calumny, historical debates on India’s civilizational past, Hindu-Muslim relations, discriminatory secularism, inclusivity in Hindu Raj, interpretations of Dharma, and the idea of a Hindu Rashtra. The concluding chapter explores India’s pursuit of “Vishwa Guru” status, urging a balance between liberty and civilizational spirit.

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