Karnataka Vidhana Souda was in the news recently for the pro-Pakistani slogans raised while rejoicing victory of Congress member Syed Naseer Hussain in the Rajya Sabha elections. First they claimed it was “Naseer Saab Zindabad”, then the footage was analysed by a private forensic agency FSL which proved that pro-Pakistani slogans were raised. Those who claimed otherwise have now gone mute.
The police arrested an individual who was identified as Mohammed Shafi Nashipudi, a trader from Byadagi, who had arrived at the Vidhana Soudha to commemorate Syed Naseer Hussain’s victory in the Rajya Sabha election.
It has come to light that Nashipudi was not just a trader or random Congress supporter. Nor was he a random guy in the crowd “planted” by the BJP. Nashipudi is often seen close to the Karnataka Congress’ top leadership.
Last week during the celebration of Congress leader Nasir Hussain’s Rajya Sabha seat victory, slogans like ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ were heard. Propaganda portal Alt News went desperate with several posts & “fact check” report claiming that the slogan was “Nasir Saab Zindabad”.
FSL report published by a private forensic lab proved that the slogan was indeed pro-Pakistani. Now Karnataka HM G Parameshwara have also confirmed that three accused have been arrested & interrogated based on the FSL report. Names are – Iltaz, Munawar and Nashipudi.
Mohammed Shafi Nashipudi gained immediate limelight after he was interviewed by several media persons where he denied the allegations.
This individual is not just another supporter but is active in Karnataka Congress corridors. You can find his close pictures attending events with with CM Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar, Pawan Khera, Saleem Ahmed (President KAR Con), Satish Jarkiholi (PWD minister).
Here you can find Nashipudi with local MLA Shivannavar, Dinesh Gundurao health minister, and of course Naseer Hussain MP Rajya Sabha. He can be seen welcoming, campaigning, and attending Congress events and definitely shares a good rapport with Kar Congree’s leadership.
Mohammed Shafi Nashipudi’s comfortability with top ministers and appearances at big events like politicians tell a different story than being just a local trader or random supporter.
This man is influential in the circuit, maybe for vote-bank or funds!? Cops are interrogating all accused on the motive behind pro-Pakistani slogan. The question still remains why Alt News was so keen on pushing fake news to prove they were innocent, ignoring the FSL report.
Nashipudi was also preparing for the next assembly election as he shared good relations with national and state leaders in Congress.
Mohammed Iltaj and Munawar Ahmed, who are among three accused of pro-pak slogans in Karnataka, are the national coordinator of
the Indian Youth Congress. They were arrested for Pakistan Zindabad slogans and had actively participated in the “Bharat Jodo Yatra”.
Both Iltaj and Ahmed are actively involved in all Congress activities from the Indian Youth Congress side. These social media posts prove that they were in Bangalore to attend the Naseer Hussain event.
Mohd Iltaj has walked with Rahul Gandhi on both yatras. He holds good ranks in IYC.
Here he is with CM Siddramaiah, DK Shivakumar, Makaan, Tharoor, Sam, Surjewala, Gogoi, and Hussain. In a nutshell, he shares a good rapport among top congress leadership.
Iltaj has been a Congress member for at least 12 years and has been popular enough to have clicked with Congress stalwarts. It is very likely that he is a relative of some big Congress leader.
Iltaj’s social media is filled with 100s of pictures of daily activities related to the Congress campaign.
Just like Iltaj, Munawar Amhed is also an active member of the Indian Youth Congress. It is critical to deep dive into their motive of slogans of ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ in a Karnataka Vidhan Saudha!
In a collaborative operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) successfully thwarted a drug smuggling attempt near Mandapam, Ramanathapuram district on 5 March 2024. Four individuals have been detained, and narcotics valued at ₹108 crore were confiscated.
Acting on a tip-off, the DRI Chennai Zonal Unit, in conjunction with the Indian Coast Guard, received information about the trafficking of illicit substances from India to Sri Lanka along the coastal route near Mandapam. The joint team conducted surveillance over the Gulf of Mannar using a Coast Guard ship on the night of 4 and 5 March 2024.
During the deep-sea surveillance, the team observed a country boat heading towards Sri Lanka and promptly intercepted it following a brief pursuit. Upon inspection, five concealed sacks were discovered on board. The country boat, along with the contraband and its three occupants, was brought to the Coast Guard Station Mandapam for further investigation.
Upon questioning, the accused individuals admitted that the bags contained narcotics received from an individual in Pamban. According to their statements, the team learned that the contraband was intended for handover to someone from Sri Lanka at sea.
In a rapid follow-up, DRI officials apprehended the individual who supplied the contraband to the three-member group from his residence. Interrogations revealed that he was the mastermind behind the organized smuggling of narcotics from India to Sri Lanka via the coastal route. Preliminary investigations disclosed that the seized drugs had been transported from various parts of the country for subsequent shipment to Sri Lanka using country boats.
A total of 111 packets weighing 99 kg were confiscated from the boats. Upon testing, the contents were identified as hashish, with an international market value of approximately ₹108 crore, and seized under the NDPS Act.
Earlier, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Chennai successfully confiscated 30 kg of Methamphetamine, a substance regulated under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, from a passenger who arrived at Madurai railway station from Chennai. Subsequent investigations and searches in Chennai led to the additional seizure of 6 kg of Methamphetamine. The cumulative estimated value of these seizures amounts to approximately ₹180 Crore.
DRI, Chennai seized 30kg of Methamphetamine, a NDPS substance, from a passenger arrived from Chennai at Madurai railway station. Followup search in Chennai resulted in the seizure of 6kg Methamphetamine. The total value is around ₹180 Crorehttps://t.co/Aqze6e13qJ#DRIatWorkpic.twitter.com/7mLYG7KG06
In this context, the BJP president of Tamil Nadu, K Annamalai, released an official statement on his social media platform, expressing concerns about the prevalence of the drug menace in Tamil Nadu. Despite this, Chief Minister Stalin remains conspicuously silent, refraining from taking any action or providing a response.
Annamalai stated, “On 24th Feb – DMK functionary & Tamil film producer Jaffar Sadiq was named as the kingpin of the organised international drug mafia, which smuggled ₹2000 Crore worth of Pseudoephedrine in the last 3 years.
On 28th Feb – ₹1200 Crore worth of narcotics to be transferred & transported to Tamil Nadu intercepted & seized in the high seas by NCB.
On 1st March – ₹180 Crore worth of Methamphetamine was seized by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence in Madurai.
Today, the 5th of March – ₹108 Crore worth of Hashish was seized by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence in Rameswaram.
It’s been 10 days since the link of a DMK functionary in the international drug trade made news, but Thiru @mkstalin has only been desperate to divert people’s attention like his father & former CM Thiru Karunanidhi did during the 2G trial. How long will you evade questions & remain silent, Thiru @mkstalin?”
On 24th Feb – DMK functionary & Tamil film producer Jaffar Sadiq was named as the kingpin of the organised international drug mafia, which smuggled ₹2000 Crore worth of Pseudoephedrine in the last 3 years.
On 28th Feb – ₹1200 Crore worth of narcotics to be transferred &…
In a significant development, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken custody of five individuals for questioning in connection with the Rameshwaram Cafe bomb blast case in Bengaluru. The suspects were apprehended in Tamil Nadu’s Saidapet area, and the NIA is currently conducting extensive interrogations.
The NIA carried out raids at 17 locations across seven states to apprehend the accused linked to the bomb blast. Through the raids conducted in Chennai and Ramanathapuram district, the NIA aims to uncover any potential links or outfits in Tamil Nadu associated with the Bengaluru cafe blast. The locations under scrutiny include Mannady and Muthialpet in North Chennai, as well as Keezhakkarai in the southern Ramanathapuram district.
NIA Raid is happening in Keezhakarai, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu.
It is allegedly that there might be links on the recent bomb blast in Rameshwaram Cafe, Bengaluru
— Tinku Venkatesh | ಟಿಂಕು ವೆಂಕಟೇಶ್ (@tweets_tinku) March 5, 2024
The Rameshwaram Cafe Bomb Blast
The move to conduct raids comes after the agency took over the investigation following the Ministry of Home Affairs’ intervention, highlighting the gravity of the incident that occurred on 1 March 2024 at the Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru, causing injuries to multiple individuals.
The security camera inside Rameshwaram Cafe captured the explosion, prompting the state police to initiate an investigation. However, given the complexity and severity of the case, the Ministry of Home Affairs transferred the probe to the NIA.
During the ongoing investigation, it has emerged that the individual seen in the CCTV footage of the Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe bomb blast may have manipulated the use of a mobile phone during the 10 minutes spent at the eatery. The suspect, captured on CCTV wearing a cap, glasses, and a mask, is under scrutiny by the NIA.
The initial findings suggest the involvement of suspects outside Karnataka, prompting the NIA’s intervention. Authorities in Chennai and Ramanathapuram are actively participating in the investigation, aligning efforts to ascertain the potential connections with the Bengaluru blast.
The identification of the individual who placed the bag containing the improvised explosive device (IED) in the cafe has led to an intensified manhunt. Officials suspect that the perpetrator, who traveled by bus from the blast site, may have fled Karnataka and sought refuge in neighbouring states.
The relentless acts of political parties seem unending in Tamil Nadu, especially when they hold positions in power. A recent incident, widely circulated on social media, involved party members seeking donations. Shockingly, they assaulted a shop administrator in broad daylight, demanding additional funds, leaving the community in a state of fear and anxiety.
Balakrishnan, a retired army personnel, has been managing Kali Engineering Works, a rolling shutter manufacturing and automation facility in Koranattukkaruppur, Kumbakonam, for the past twenty-five years. The operational responsibilities have been shouldered by his son, Soundaryan, while the facility is overseen by his son-in-law, Mohan.
Recently, a group of individuals claiming to be members of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) party entered the premises. They initially requested donations for a village temple festival, and Mohan, present at the facility, promptly contributed ₹2,000. However, the situation escalated when the VCK members insisted on a larger sum, demanding ₹50,000. A heated exchange ensued, culminating in an aggressive physical assault on Mohan by the VCK cadres. The attackers even dragged Mohan onto the road.
Fortunately, the gathering support from people on the road forced the assailants to flee the scene. Subsequently, Mohan was rushed to the Kumbakonam Government Hospital, where he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. Balakrishnanan, the owner of Kali Engineering Works, filed a case with the Kumbakonam police regarding the incident.
While conversing with the news reporter, Balakrishnan, a retired army veteran, somberly conveyed the details of the incident. “I have served the country, but I am not able to protect my business in this town, and I am not able to protect my son and son-in-law. I don’t know where to go and tell this tragedy. In this regard, I have filed a complaint in Taluka police station they registered FIR have taken action and arrested.”
The Kumbakonam taluk police, aided by CCTV footage, have filed a case against Karuppur Kanagaraj, Bhoominadhan, and nine additional individuals, with seven of them currently evading arrest. Kanagaraj and Bhoominadhan have been apprehended and are currently held in custody.
Self-proclaimed preacher Abdul Basith Bhukari, possessing an MBA degree along with Islamic studies from Muslim nations, finds himself at the center of controversy. His involvement revolves around collaborating with the film industry’s director and producer, Ameer Sultan, who is currently under scrutiny for his association with the alleged international drug lord Jaffar Sadiq.
The association among these enterprises became apparent when the trio sought to expand their business. They enlisted the assistance of film star Ameer, presenting the hotel and café as his own. Prominent YouTube channels such as Behindwoods covered their grand opening, providing them with a significant boost.
Even though Abdul Basith serves as a preacher and imam, he expressed his desire to pursue financial goals in a recent interview with the YouTube channel Lee TV Network.
During the interview, Abdul Basith implicitly stated that individuals such as Ameer Sultan and Jaffar Sadiq, without directly naming them, were not associated as partners in any of his personally established businesses. He emphasized that all his ventures were self-made and categorically denied any business or financial connections with them. When questioned by the anchor about the theological aspect of earning money from forbidden means (haram) and engaging in halal (permissible) business, Abdul Basith, prompted by the inquiry, pledged to God that there is no investment in his businesses sourced from forbidden activities. He urged people them not to delve into matters they haven’t thoroughly researched and said it was better to leave financial issues to the individuals facing them, as they were better equipped to resolve their own problems. He also insisted against gossiping and spreading rumors, emphasizing a commitment to avoiding scrutiny from people and instead fearing the judgment of Allah.
When the interviewer inquired about his business ventures, he provided a succinct overview without delving into extensive details. He briefly mentioned that his primary focus is on importing and exporting dates, followed by involvement in the IT sector where he develops software. Additionally, he highlighted the presence of restaurants and cafes in his portfolio, along with travel services specifically catering to Umrah pilgrimages, among other diverse business endeavors.
The reports indicate that Self styled preacher Abdul Basith Bhukari, who owns various businesses, is linked to individuals like Director Ameer and international drug peddler Jaffer Sadiq. According to the reports, both Director Ameer and Jaffer Sadiq are mentioned as directors or partners in Abdul Basith’s enterprises. For instance, when Director Ameer and Jaffer Sadiq, the international drug peddler, jointly launched a coffee shop called 4AMCoffee and Kitchen under the Mahyan Pvt Ltd incorporation near Chennai on ECR. Abdul Basith holds the position of managing director within this organization, and he is concurrently involved with Zuko Overseas Pvt Ltd. In the latter company, he serves as a director alongside Jaffer Sadiq and Ameer Sulthan, with Ameer Sulthan also holding the title of Director.
When Zuko Overseas Pvt Ltd is mentioned, a familiar association emerges. Indeed, this is the company that came to the rescue of their partners in the Greater Bombay Session Court casee seeking the return of his Jaffar Sadiq’s passport. The representative of Jaffar Saddiq in the legal proceedings contended that the grounds outlined in the application lack substantiating evidence to hold his passport. The argument put forth is that since Jaffar Sadiq received a business invitation from Zuko Overseas Foodstuff Trading Company for meetings in Dubai, his need to travel abroad contradicts the investigating agency’s apprehension of potential absconding. Notably, the trio of directors in this company includes self-proclaimed preacher Abdul Basith Bhukari, international drug kingpin Jaffer Sadiq, and Director Ameer Sulthan.
Preacher Abdul Basid Bukhari is the proprietor of a coffee establishment known as Law Cafe, situated on Radhakrishnan Salai. This coffee shop is part of the Mahyan Group of Companies, promoted by Ameer and Sadiq, and saw various Kollywood celebrities at the cafe’s opening.
In a promotional video for Law Cafe featured on the Behindwoods YouTube channel, Abdul Basith Bhukari can be seen. He seems to be refusing to appear on camera. It is noteworthy that this portion featuring his appearance has been removed from the original video.
Ameer asking his business partner and religious preacher Abdul Basith to appear on camera who feels shy.
He claims these businesses are not funded by illegal/haraam means and says he is in the clear. However, at the launch of both these cafes, Jaffer Sadiq and Ameer are present and seem to be at the helm of things. Ameer even states that the cafes were launched together with Sadiq.
Here at the launch of 4am cafe, we see actor Soori and director Vetrimaran wishing Sadiq and Ameer for the success of the business.
This is from the launch of Law Cafe which had actor Vijay Sethupathy as the chief guest. In this too, Sethupathy wishes Ameer and Sadiq the best for the business.
While Abdul Basith Bukhari claims that he used people associated with the cinema field to attract business, the questions still linger on the funding behind these cafes.
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During the commemoration of Ayya Vaikundar’s 192nd birth anniversary, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, who presided over the event, mentioned that the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel (SPG) established by the British recruited individuals who had left school prematurely. These recruits underwent basic training before being sent to India. Ayya Vaikundar, a notable social reformer from Kanniyakumari district, was central to the discussion. Governor Ravi released the Tamil version of the book titled “Sri Mahavishnu’s Avatharam – Sri Vaikundaswamy Aruliya Sanathana Varalaru” during the event.
Speaking at the event, he narrated how the East India Company was tasked with evangelising the people, changing their faith, and bringing them to the Gospel when they came to trade in India. He stated that the British initially considered transitioning from a trading focus to territorial control in Bengal, prompting debates within the British government. However, after deliberation, they concluded that the colonisation methods employed in America, Australia, and Canada, involving the destruction of local populations through diseases, were not feasible for India. Though Bharat was large, and diverse by language, food, etc the people were united because of Sanatana Dharma.
He further added, “GU Pope, they were all recruited by Society for Propagation of Gospel, SPG. Robert Caldwell, I saw written somewhere that he was a graduate. He is a school dropout, he didn’t pass even high school, this is false information given on Wikipedia and all. He was a person who couldn’t even clear his high school but they picked up such people and brought them to India. Caldwell and GU Pope, they were brought to Madras Presidency and many others, and then they started with a strong force evangelising, conversion.”
He continued, “They started closing all the native schools, running here for a long time. Only missionaries were allowed to run the schools. Admissions were allowed only if you were baptised, unless a child is baptised, it will not get admission in these schools,”
“In 1833 Ayya Vaikundaswami appeared. It was at that time, 1824, that Thiruvarutprakasa Vallalar had appeared. All these people had appeared because Sanatana Dharma was being destroyed by the British. He started targeting them and he is the one who wrote a very very fake book – Grammar of Dravidian Languages. The person who has not even entered college, who had not even finished schooling, claimed to be a philologist, a great linguist, and here people quote it. Because people here even today, there are people who want to destroy Sanatana Dharma. Sanatan means indestructible, Sanatan means it has been always there and it shall always be there, you cannot destroy. Sanatan is where all are inclusive. In fact, the world is looking forward to Sanatan because all other faiths, all other systems are divisive – my way or highway. That is how everyone says but we say no we are all family, Vasudeiva Kutumbakam, Yaadum Oorey, Yaavarum Kelir, we are all one,” he stated.
“They are the followers of those who collaborated with the British, mourned on August 15, 1947, our Independence Day, and observed it as a Black Day. Sanatan is where everything is inclusive. As all the other faiths are divisive, the world is looking forward to Sanatana Dharma. Today, our country is awake and experiencing a comprehensive resurgence. We are all fortunate that we are living in this age, witnessing and participating, playing our role,” he added.
“PM Modi is working on the path of Ayya Vaikundar to reach his dreams and to save Sanatana Dharma,” he further added.
The surge in synthetic drug activities in Tamil Nadu, coupled with the association of the international drug lord Jaffar Sadiq, who wielded influence over the DMK’s primary family and the cinema industry, has left the citizens of Tamil Nadu in a state of shock. As time progresses, the images circulating on social media and the disclosed connections unveil numerous intricate plots from diverse origins.
Surprisingly, the international drug peddler wasn’t acting alone in his endeavor to smuggle drugs, initiate drug trafficking, and garner political support. He found an ally in none other than his sibling, Mohammed Saleem, who has held significant positions Zonal Deputy Secretary Central Chennai, within the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK).
Despite the DMK dismissing the drug peddler Jaffar Sadiq, its ally VCK has not made any official announcement regarding this matter. This has been noted and discussed by several concerned critics on social media.
Jaffar Sadiq, along with his brother Mohamed Saleem, has been identified as the key orchestrator and mastermind behind an entire chain of events related to illicit drug activities. Jaffar Sadiq is alleged to have played a crucial role in the illegal export of Ketamine, contributing to the smuggling of 38.687 kg of the substance to Malaysia. Ahmed Mushraf, an employee of Jaffar Sadiq and Mohamed Saleem, provided a statement under Section 67 of the NDPS Act on 20 July 2019, revealing his active involvement in Cube Impex at the behest of Jaffar Sadiq and Mohamed Saleem in the illegal drug export business.
Nooruddeen, whose statement was recorded on the same date, disclosed that he undertook foreign trips sponsored by Jaffar Sadiq and Mohamed Saleem. These revelations point to the overall management and control exercised by the duo in forming Cube Impex for illegal exports, using fake ID proof documents in the name of Abdul Raheem Jinnah.
Jaffar Sadiq and Mohamed Saleem are implicated in a criminal conspiracy related to the illegal exports of Ketamine, with Jaffar Sadiq remaining absconding for over a year until 30 December 2019. The interception of the Ketamine consignment on 30 October 2018, led to the initiation of the investigation. Both brothers, along with their accomplices, have played key role utilizing firms like Cube Impex and Hitech Traders under the guise of bangles and jaggery trade.
The Intelligence Officer received information on 31 October 2018, indicating the smuggling of a substantial quantity of Ketamine to Malaysia through Air Cargo Complex, Mumbai. The consignment, initially declared as “Bangles,” was examined to reveal 38.687 kgs. of Ketamine. Nuruddin and Mohamed Saleem were arrested on 23 February 2019, while arrest warrants were issued against others.
The investigation suggests the involvement of Jaffar Sadiq in arranging the shipment through PYC Logistics, actively participating in the attempt to smuggle Ketamine to Malaysia, leading to the interception.
During a recent press conference, VCK party chief Thirumavalavan did not exhibit any inclination to launch an investigation into the allegations against Mohamed Saleem, as raised by reporters. When questioned about Annamalai’s statement regarding Jaffar Sadiq’s brother holding a prominent position in VCK, Thirumavalavan responded by stating, “There is no name in the FIR, only Annamalai saying like that, even in that case we will investigate the allegation.”
Several netizens and political observers called out the inaction despite NIA raids.
The official microblogging account X, belonging to Mohamed Saleem, highlights his notable influence within his political party. The account reveals instances where he interacted with prominent figures from the VCK party, such as the party chief Thirumavalavan, VCK General Secretary Vanni Arasu, as well as key members of the DMK, including the son of the Chief Minister, Udhayanidhi Stalin, and the DMK Agriculture Minister MRK Paneerselvam.
Following the outrage, VCK chief shared a press release on his official X handle. It stated, “Mr. A. Muhammad Salim, Deputy Secretary of Chennai District, Mychennai Zone, has been removed from the basic membership of the party as he is acting in a way that harms the reputation of the party. No one should have any association with him regarding the party.”
It comes as no surprise that whenever A Raja, Member of Parliament for the Nilgiris constituency and deputy general secretary for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), steps onto the stage to deliver a speech, it is often controversial and marked by abusive language. On this occasion, he targeted Hindu beliefs and made unsubstantiated claims against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adhering to the familiar rhetoric peddled by the DMK and Dravidianists.
On 3 March 2024, a public gathering took place at Coimbatore Rajaveedi Thermuti Thidal to commemorate the 71st birthday of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. The event aimed to elucidate the accomplishments of the DMK government under the theme “Dravidian Model Government: Everything for Everyone.” N Karthik, the Secretary of Coimbatore District DMK, presided over the proceedings, while A. Raja, the Deputy General Secretary of the association, served as the guest speaker, highlighting the achievements of the DMK government.
He commenced his address by discussing the concerted efforts made by businessman Gautam Adani and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to substantiate their assertions. “There is a man named Adani. He was at 110th place, before he (PM Modi) became the Minister. Where? In Gujarat, When he became the Prime Minister, he came to 66th position, and in 10 years he became the richest man in the world. How did it come? No one knows. Everyone thought that he earned as much as he could. Who invited him to all places and bought contract? It is truly Modi.”
To support the claims, A Raja referred to Hindenburg report, which emphasized the imperative “stock manipulation and fraud accounting” Employing strategic language, A Raja acknowledged these as allegations, highlighting the common place nature of such accusations in public life and quoted “Allegations and counter allegations are quite common in public life”.
He also called the Prime Minister a “fraud”.
During his subsequent remarks, he commended the British government and endorsed the perspective presented by the state-owned broadcaster, BBC. He said “ When he was the chief minister of Gujarat, Muslims were slaughtered in groups. They were slaughtered like goats and cows. Women’s purdah were lifted to check if they were Muslim and raped. Children were killed. He (BBC) put everything in document in film. It ran for 5 hours. Will it have run for 5 hours? Yes it ran. They have banned it. They banned the broadcast. We asked about it in Parliament. We asked him to tell us whether it was true or false, but he never came. Modi did not open his mouth until the end, he blocked it.”
He consistently propagated a narrative without interruption, claiming that individuals affiliated with the RSS were apprehended for the assault on Bilkis Bano. “A woman named Bilkis Bano, 23, 26 years old, a woman with a six-month-old baby in her hand, 13 Muslims are walking with wearing purdah and cap, RSS cadre is coming from there, he sees that they are wearing purdah, immediately he says Jai Shri Ram. Immediately they pulled the girl and stripped her naked, even that is fine, we can say that they are some kind of animal, but they grabbed the child’s leg and beat like a coconut that shatters on a rock. Double life sentence for raping 16 people.”
A Raja began narrating the familiar narrative of Dravidian ideology, asserting that the Gujarat government, through its cabinet, made a decision claiming that the accused, identified as Brahmins, and so they were released from prison.
“Say that love is God. Say that God is there in the humanity shown between individuals. Say that God’s abode is a heart with no ill intentions. Say that you can see God in a poor person’s smile. On such a God neither we, nor Kalaignar, nor Anna nor Periyar don’t have any anger! But if you say this is the God. If this is your Jai Sri Ram, if this is your Bharat Mata Ki Jai, we will never accept that Jai Sri Ram and Bharat Mata. Tamil Nadu won’t accept. You go and tell, we’re enemies of Ram.“, A Raja went on a rant.
Later he recounted the tale Kamba Ramayana. However, in a surprising twist at the conclusion, he confidently affirmed his own perspective “I don’t have faith on Ramayana, and lord Ram“.
Then he conveyed strong disdain saying “If you say that the in name of the Ramayana is human harmony, where four brothers are born as siblings, one Kuravar as brother, one Hunter as brother, another monkey as another brother, another monkey as the 6th brother, then your Jai Sri Ram is Chi! Idiots!
He leveled accusations of corruption against the Prime Minister on the stage, making claims without presenting substantial evidence. “Now ₹7 Lakh Crore accusation on Modi, ₹7 Lakh Crore Accusation. You know what? They have given insurance for the dead body and written a medicine and pills for the dead. ₹7 Lakh Crore. All nine holes in the body are laughing.”
Speaking at another event in Coimbatore on 3 February 2024, the DMK MP made inappropriate comments directed at the Chief Minister of Manipur.
While speaking about Manipur, A Raja accused Prime Minister Modi of not visiting Manipur following the riots in the state. In response to the incident, a resolution was presented in Parliament to draw attention to the matter. Manipur’s Chief Minister, Biren Singh, dismissed the severity of the situation, stating, ‘It’s not a significant issue; such occurrences are common in our state.’ Addressing the public, he questioned whether BJP-affiliated Chief Minister Byron Singh had resigned in the aftermath of the incident, referring to him as a rhinoceros.
He then turned the focus on Modi and Amit Shah, questioning what appellations should be attributed to them for their support. He urged the people of Coimbatore to make their own judgments. He also emphasized that despite Modi’s visits to various places, he has not visited Manipur. He also peddled misleading information and half-truths about the sexual violence inflicted on a tribal women in Manipur.
A Raja has claimed that during the election, numerous individuals, including Adani, clandestinely contributed ₹6500 crore to Modi.
He said that if the DMK alliance wins all 40 seats and brings about a change of government at the centre, PM Modi will go to jail.
“Mr. Modi, you’ll be prosecuted“, he threatened.
A Raja MP continued his discourse, challenging whether Prime Minister Modi is prepared to elucidate the allegations against him in Parliament. He questioned Modi’s ability to confront the corruption charges with the same honesty and willingness to face both the court and parliament, as he himself did when emerging from a similar case.
Further in his speech, the DMK MP said that India was not a nation but a sub-continent, similar to the divisive notion of India peddled by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
“India is not a nation. Understand this well. India is never a nation. One nation means one language, one tradition and one culture. Then only it is one nation. India is not a nation but a subcontinent. What’s the reason? Here, Tamil is one nation and one country. Malayalam is one language, one nation and one country. Oriya is a nation, a language and a country. All these nations make up India. So, India is not country it is a subcontinent. There are so many traditions and cultures. If you come to Tamil Nadu, there’s a culture. In Kerala, there’s another culture. In Delhi, there’s another culture. In Oriya, there’s another culture. Why in Manipur, as RS Bharathi said, they eat dog meat. Yes, it is true, they eat. That’s a culture. There’s nothing wrong. It’s all in our mind.” DMK MP A Raja said.
Back in November 2023, DMK’s Organizational Secretary RS Bharathi while hitting out at Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi had said “The people of Nagaland eat dog meat. If someone who eats dog meat themselves has so much self-respect that they chased away this governor, then imagine how much self-respect Tamils, who consume food with salt, would have.”
Coming back to the speech of DMK MP A. Raja, he drew a parallel between the culinary practices in the north-eastern states, where dog meat is consumed, and those in other regions, using the analogy of how water from the same source can be perceived differently when used in the kitchen versus in the toilet.
“From the water tank, water comes to the kitchen. We will use the water in the kitchen. Same water from the water tank comes in toilet but we won’t use it from there. What’s the reason? We’re having a problem psychologically. Water is the same but there’s a difference from where it comes. We acknowledge both. That’s toilet and this is kitchen. Similarly, in Kashmir there’s a culture. Acknowledge it. In Manipur, people eat dog meat, acknowledge it. If a community eats beef, what is your problem? Did they ask you to eat? So, unity in diversity. We’ve differences. Acknowledge it.”
While peddling canards about the BJP wanting to throw away Constitution, the DMK MP A. Raja also made seditious comments saying Tamil Nadu would secede from India if BJP comes to power.
“PM Modi asserts that there will be no DMK in Tamil Nadu after elections. If DMK is not there after elections, there won’t be India. Beware! You playing a game is it? I’m not joking. Constitution of India saying ‘We the people of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a sovereign, secular, socialist, republic, democratic republic’. This is the first line of the Constitution. They want to thrown away this Constitution. Why did I say India won’t be there? If you come to power again, Constitution won’t be there. If Constitution is not there, India won’t be there. If India is not there, Tamil Nadu won’t stay as Tamil Nadu and we will secede. Does India want this?”
INDI alliance partner DMK minister says that he will send PM Narendra Modi to jail and if there is no DMK there will be no India. .@narendramodi .@HMOIndia We are only asking you to take action on the corrupt, how can the nation move forward if such corrupt politicians are… pic.twitter.com/ASLIuHSlhO
— Vishwatma 🇮🇳 ( மோடியின் குடும்பம் ) (@HLKodo) March 3, 2024
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In a dramatic turn of events, a 27-year-old woman from Trichy staged a dharna protest in the middle of the road in front of the Villupuram Collector’s Office Perunditta Complex, alleging sexual assault under the pretext of marriage by a celebrity.
The woman, identified as YouTuber Girija from Trichy, shared her harrowing experience with the police. According to Girija, she had come to Villupuram for personal work and contacted Sabu Vignesh, a member of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, to arrange accommodation. However, the man who assisted her in booking a hotel room allegedly sexually assaulted her and claimed they were going to get married. Shockingly, further investigation revealed that the accused was already married.
When Girija confronted him about his marital status, she alleged that he threatened to harm her. Despite filing a complaint with the Villupuram all-women police station, Girija claimed that no action was taken.
Subsequently, during an attempt by the police and women constables to bring her in for questioning, a scuffle ensued, leading to a temporary disruption in traffic. The woman, who resisted being taken into custody, accused the women constables of using force and claimed that they grabbed her by the arms and legs.
Eventually, she was taken to the Villupuram women’s police station for further inquiry. The dharna protest caused a brief disturbance in the area, impacting traffic flow for a certain period. The incident sheds light on the challenges faced by victims in seeking justice and the need for a thorough investigation into the allegations raised by Girija.
The Supreme Court today criticized DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for his controversial comments on ‘Sanatana Dharma,’ stating that he “abused his rights.” The court was addressing Udhayanidhi Stalin’s plea to combine FIRs related to his alleged remarks.
“You have abused your rights… You know what you have said. You should have realized the consequences. You are a Minister, not a layman,” remarked the Supreme Court during the hearing.
Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Udhayanidhi Stalin, referred to previous judgments involving Arnab Goswami, Mohammad Zubair, and others while arguing for the consolidation of FIRs. However, the Supreme Court suggested that the DMK leader could approach the High Court instead.
“If I have to move multiple courts, I’ll be tied up in this. This is persecution before the prosecution,” Singhvi argued. In response, the court decided to list the case for a hearing next week – 15 March 2024.
The controversy surrounding Udhayanidhi Stalin, the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, originated from remarks he made in September 2023, where he called for the eradication of ‘Sanatana Dharma,’ claiming it was based on the caste system and discrimination. He compared ‘Sanatana Dharma’ to coronavirus and malaria.
'You have abused your rights under 19(1)a and 25! You know what you have said and now have come under 32? You should have realised the consequences, you are a minister not a layman"
