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DMK IT Wing Spreads Misinformation About Jio Investing In TN GIM 2024; Deletes Post After Being Fact-Checked

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The Commune
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The Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet (TN GIM), launched in 2015, has been a flagship initiative by the state government aimed at attracting both foreign and domestic investments. This two-day event brought together industry leaders, investors, and government officials to showcase Tamil Nadu’s investment potential.

This year’s TN GIM started on 7 January 2024 and has played a pivotal role in attracting significant investments to Tamil Nadu. Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹57,354 crores were signed during the event have been reported with notable contributions from major entities like VinFast’s commitment to establishing an EV manufacturing plant, Tata Electronics’ participation, and the substantial investment by the JSW Group are noteworthy highlights. AP Moller – Maersk, a prominent Danish shipping company, has expressed interest in establishing logistics hubs in the state.

However, when the DMK IT wing attempted to propagate misinformation on their X handle, claiming that Reliance Jio had put forth a commitment of ₹35,000 crore investment in Tamil Nadu’s telecom sector during the Global Investors Meet.

Selva Kumar, Vice President – TN BJP, Industrial cell, noting this fallacy criticised the DMK IT wing, and accused them of misunderstanding the message and spreading false information. He wrote, “Mukesh Ambani from Gujarat cancelled his trip to Chennai and attended the investor #GIM2024 conference only for a few minutes via video conference. Moreover, what he generally said was that Jio has invested Rs 35,000 crore in Tamil Nadu so far, but the brainless DMK IT wing has misunderstood it and is spreading the word that Jio is investing Rs 35,000 crore in Tamil Nadu.”

In a concise 2-minute video, Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, conveyed his regret for not being able to attend the meeting. He expressed a sincere desire to participate but cited unavoidable circumstances that prevented his attendance. He said, “Reliance has proudly partnered in Tamil Nadu’s growth over the years. We have opened nearly 1,300 retail stores across the state investing over ₹25000 crores and Jio has invested over ₹35000 crores in Tamil Nadu bringing the fruits of the digital revolution to 35 million subscribers in every town and village in the state”.

The post put out by the DMK IT Wing in this regard has since been deleted.

This pattern of spreading misinformation is not new for the IT Wing. Some of the instances where they have peddled misinformation in an attempt to show the Stalin-led DMK government in good light include: 

In an attempt to downplay their handling of the recent floods in the state in comparison to the floods in 2015, the IT wing strived to emphasize their perceived improved performance compared to the previous ADMK administration. They shared “posts” of how water had receded and that there was no flooding whatsoever in the city during Cyclone Michaung when in reality, the city was totally flooded and there was power outage for over 24 hours in most places. 

When Chennai was facing severe flooding after Cyclone Michaung, causing widespread disruption, the situation particular affecting essential services, including the Aavin milk supply chain, impacting residents and children, supporters of the DMK and the IT Wing shared posts that showed how essential services were functioning smoothly wherein the reality was the opposite.

Private milk suppliers offered alternatives at higher prices, leading to concerns about affordability. When the controversy escalated, the DMK IT wing was allegedly spreading misleading information amid the cyclone.

In another attempt by DMK leaders, including Tamil Nadu Finance Minister PTR Palanivel Thiyagarajan and DMK IT Wing head TRB Rajaa, were involved in spreading false information about a missing rake carrying 90 coaches from Nagpur to Mumbai on 14 February 2023, but the Central Railways and the Container Corporation of India promptly debunked the claim.

The Central Railways issued a detailed clarification, confirming that the rake, carrying 90 containers, had left MIHAN ICD on 1 February 2023, and is not missing as reported. The information was deemed incorrect, and an investigation into the matter is underway.

Members of the DMK and its IT Wing go above and beyond to claim credit for any achievements that enhance the image of the Tamil Nadu government led by their party. Conversely, they actively work to downplay failures, aiming to present an image that consistently casts them in a positive light.

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Dravidian Model Journalism: Sun News Journalist “Mistakenly” Addresses FIEO President As Vivo Mobile India Div President

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The Commune
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The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s media mouthpiece, Sun News, is once again in the spotlight – this time for the quality and knowledge level of its journalists. A viral clip shows a Sun News reporter “mistakenly” addressing the President of the Federation of India Export Organization (FIEO) as the President of Vivo Mobile’s India division raising concerns about the channel’s journalistic standards.

In the video, the reporter begins by saying, “At the Chennai Trade Centre where the Global Investors Meet is taking place, we are joined by Vivo India Mobile’s President Israr Ahmed.” He goes on to ask this person, “What discussion are you taking part in today?” The person being interviewed, visibly stifling his smiles says, “I am representing the President of FIEO today. It is a great thing to have the MSME meeting here, Reverse Buyer Seller Meet is taking place.”

A reporter who is unable to differentiate between FIEO and VIVO only goes on to display the quality and the basic understanding of journalists employed by Sun News. This also makes way for uninformed journalists to spread fake news in the process because of themselves being misinformed. 

Getting a quick bite from a VIP at any location without preparedness or reading up on who is attending the event and what FIEO is all about, or whether Vivo India is even participating in the event raises questions about the kind of news propagated by the said channel. 

Some of the previous instances where Sun News peddled misinformation include:

In December 2023, at the time of the floods in Tamil Nadu, Sun News was caught spreading false information about Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s remarks, claiming she said Tamil Nadu flood damages couldn’t be announced as a national disaster. In reality, Sitharaman clarified that there is no practice of declaring any state disaster as a national one, including the Tsunami of December 2004 in Tamil Nadu.

In November 2023, Sun News spread misinformation by incorrectly stating that the online gambling law was applicable. In reality, the Madras High Court ruled on 9 November 2023, that the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Act, 2022, applies only to “games of chance” and not games of skill like rummy and poker.

In August 2023, Sun News channel’s Twitter handle shared a video alleging a shortage of ordinary pots for welcoming Tamil Nadu BJP leader K Annamalai, creating a false narrative of public clamor and commotion. In reality, the pots (kalasa sombu) were intended for distribution during a Nagarathar Sambo Puja at Kashi and were brought to Karaikudi as part of Annamalai’s yatra in memory of the Kashi Nagarathars community.

In April 2021, during the peak of the second COVID wave, despite an official investigation by Collector Shanmugasundar confirming that seven individuals died at Vellore Government Hospital for various reasons, including heart failure, Tamil news channels, particularly Sun News, falsely alleged that the deaths were due to a scarcity of oxygen cylinders. Officials, including the Deputy Director of District Health Services, clarified that the patients had previously recovered from COVID-19, and their deaths were unrelated to oxygen shortages, yet Sun News continued to disseminate the misleading information without correction.

In June 2021, a manipulated video falsely claiming that an elderly Muslim man’s beard was forcibly cut for not chanting patriotic slogans circulated widely on social media, prompting outrage. Despite clarifications from Ghaziabad Police about the incident having no communal angle, the misinformation persisted, leading to the arrest of three individuals, while an FIR was filed against individuals and media outlets, including AltNews co-founder Muhammad Zubair and Sun News in Tamil Nadu, for spreading the fake news.

In September 2021, Sun News spread lies by claiming that BJP workers left garbage bags on Besant Nagar beach after a cleanup on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday. The allegations were refuted, highlighting another instance of misinformation being propagated through the media outlet.

The recurring nature of such incidents prompts questions about whether these are genuine mistakes or deliberate acts, raising doubts about the authenticity of news reported by the Sun News channel and its overall credibility.

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Dravidian Model: Andrea Performs “Oo Solriya Mama, Oo Oo Solriya Mama?” And Other Cine Songs At Global Investors Meet

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The Commune
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The two-day Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet (GIM) 2024 came to a close on 8 January 2024. While the state is said to have attracted over ₹6 lakh crore in investment during the meet, the valedictory ceremony is what raised eyebrows of netizens in Tamil Nadu and outside.

The latter half of the second day saw Kollywood actor Andrea Jeremiah and music composer Stephen Devassy belt out Tamil film songs during their 12-minute performance. The list of songs included “Oo Solriya Mama, Oo Oo Solriya Mama?” which sounds and is known to have vulgar movements as a part of the dance sequence.

Netizens questioned the logic behind the choice of songs, especially the one mentioned above. The singer was also seen grooving similarly to this song. Vulgarity and profanity are seen as a hallmark of the Kollywood industry and to see that seeping into a global event where investors are participating is highly questionable.

Netizens said it suddenly felt like they were watching the Maanada Mayilaada programme patronised by DMK leader Karunanidhi. They also noted that if it was a DMK political meeting, “record dance” was sure to be a part of the programme.

Some even made fun of this part of the valedictory ceremony.

Some questioned if such song and dance was the way to attract investment.

There is a longstanding association between Kollywood and the DMK. Be it DMK leader Karunanidhi’s perverted pen that wrote erotica and passed it off as literature or the lyrics and gyrating movements in Tamil films that are passed off as content that can be viewed by children, the pattern remains consistent – leveraging provocative content to draw audiences. However, the decision to showcase such elements at an international summit raises significant questions.

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“BJP Is Ready To Build Bharat Mata Temple To Fulfill Subramanya Siva’s Dream,” Says TNBJP Chief Annamalai

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The Commune
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During his recent visit to Dharmapuri as part of the ‘En Mann En Makkal Yatra’ on Sunday, 7 January 2024, Tamil Nadu state BJP President, Annamalai declared the party’s readiness to build a Bharat Mata temple at Papparapatti. This commitment is in line with the wishes expressed by freedom fighter Subramanya Siva. As part of the visit, he paid homage to the Bharat Mata statue at freedom fighter Subramanya Siva’s memorial in Papparapatti.

Speaking with reporters on Subramanya Siva, Annamalai highlighted that “Bharat Mata photo was first drawn by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1870. It was a picture of a goddess clad in a saffron saree without any decorations, and Bankim Chandra Chatterjee said Bharat Mata integrates the entire India against the British. In 1905, Abanindranath Tagore drew another version of Bharat Mata – the one that you see today with a lion. He was the nephew of Rabindranath Tagore. The picture was the common symbol which brought together all Hindu and Muslims to fight against the British in Bengal. At the same period, Subramanya Siva here dreamt of building a temple for Bharat Mata after seeing the uprising across the country. Subramanya Siva was suffering from leprosy then, he was not allowed to travel in trains and the British did not allow any kind of treatment for him because they wanted him dead. People with leprosy were not allowed on public transport there was no medicine for leprosy. Subramanya Siva walked all the way from Salem to here to meet Chinnamuthu Mudaliar and got this land registered. Beyond politics, we ought to fulfill his dream of building a temple for Bharat Mata on this 6-acre land. There is a temple here now, but it has been named as memorial. It has been clearly mentioned in this land document that the land must be used for the purpose of ideologies constituted upon Bharat Mata. Subramanya Siva’s dream has not been fulfilled yet, this is beyond all politics, A temple has to be built here to fulfill Subramanya Siva’s dream. BJP is ready to build a temple here, we are ready to build the temple and hand over it to the government, we do not want to take credit for the same. Let the government administer it as a public property”.

Since its inauguration in 2021, the Bharat Mata Ninaivalayam in Papparapatti, Dharmapuri district, the residents have been demanding that it be renamed from Bharat Mata Ninaivalayam to Bharat Mata temple and aspiring for public access, allowing individuals to pay respects and garland the idol in line with the late freedom fighter Subramanya Siva’s vision. It is on the verge of realisation nearly a century after its conceptualisation by CR Das in 1923.

In 2022, the BJP sought permission from the police to garland and conduct a pooja for the Bharat Mata idol around Independence Day. Unfortunately, permission was abruptly revoked at the eleventh hour except for granting access to the freedom fighter’s memorial to pay respects.

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PM Modi’s Visit to Lakshadweep Sparks Historical Reflections On Cuddalore’s Forgotten Heroes

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The Commune
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Ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep islands on 2 and 3 January 2024, social media has been abuzz with extensive discussions, intense debates, and conversations.

In the context of Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu State BJP President Annamalai, during the “En Mann En Makkal” padayatra on 8 January 2024 in Cuddalore recounted the historicity of two brothers from the district quoting from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat programme on 27 October 2019. 

In the two-minute video clip, Annamalai said, “Tamil Nadu government has failed to speak about two significant leaders from Cuddalore. Prime Minister has previously spoken about them, he introduced the two leaders in the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme, they are Cuddalore’s Arcot Ramasamy Mudaliar and Lakshmanasamy Mudaliar. PM has already spoken about these two brothers in October 2019 in Mann Ki Baat. We desire to let every child from Cuddalore know about them, India got its independence in 1947; Pakistan had an eye on Lakshadweep island. They sent a ship to Lakshadweep to hoist a flag and claim ownership of the island. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel learned about this and directed two brothers from Cuddalore to talk with Travancore Samasthanam in Kerala and go to Lakshadweep with troops to hoist the flag before Pakistan can enter. Today we have an MP from Lakshadweep and if today Lakshadweep is a part of India, the credit goes only to sons of Cuddalore soil Arcot Ramasamy Mudaliar and Lakshmanasamy Mudaliar!! Have we read anything about them in the textbooks in Tamil Nadu?”

Mann Ki Baat – Prime Minister’s Radio Programme on 27 October 2019

On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his message to the nation through #MannKiBaat on 27 October 2019, which was broadcasted on All India Radio. During his concise address, the Prime Minister shared insights on leaders like Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Arcot Ramasamy Mudaliar, and Arcot Lakshmanasamy Mudaliar, along with narrating the story behind the annexation of the Lakshadweep islands. 

This excerpt is from the Prime Minister’s address where he states, “Friends, all of us know that as India’s first home minister, Sardar Patel undertook the colossal, historic task of integrating Princely states. Scrutinising the minutest of events closely was his rare quality. On the one hand, he concentrated on Hyderabad, Junagarh, and other States; on the other, he was watching far-flung Lakshadweep intently. Actually, when we refer to Sardar Patel’s endeavor, his role in the unification of just a few notable States is discussed. He played a far more significant role when it came to a small region such as Lakshadweep too. Lakshadweep is one of the most beautiful landscapes in India. Soon after Partition in 1947, our neighbour had cast an eye on Lakshadweep; a ship bearing their flag was sent there. When Sardar Patel was informed of this, he wasted no time in initiating stern action. He urged the Mudaliar brothers, Arcot Ramasamy Mudaliar and Arcot Lakshmanasamy Mudaliar to immediately undertake a mission with the people of Travancore to Lakshadweep and take the lead in unfurling the Tricolour there. Following his orders, the Tricolour was promptly unfurled there and the nefarious dreams of the neighbor of annexing Lakshadweep were decimated within no time. After this incident, Sardar Patel asked the Mudaliar brothers to personally ensure all assistance for the development of Lakshadweep. Today, Lakshadweep is contributing significantly to India’s progress. It is an attractive tourist destination too. I hope you get the opportunity to visit the picturesque islands and its pristine beaches.”

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Adani Invests ₹42700 Crore In TN, This Is How DMK Scion Udhayanidhi Had Spread Canards About Adani

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The Commune
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The Dravidianists’ favourite punching bag, Adani group has been making the news recently. The Adani Group has entered into memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to invest more than ₹42,700 crore in Tamil Nadu during the Global Investors Meet 2024. The most substantial investment, totaling ₹24,500 crore, is earmarked for three pump storage projects (PSP) by Adani Green Energy Ltd over the next 5-7 years.

At such a time, videos of DMK minister and son of Chief Minister Stalin, Udhayanidhi Stalin, who attacked Prime Minister Modi for his “close friendship” with Adani started surfacing. 

Speaking at a Youth Wing members programme in Pudukottai in August 2023, Udhayanidhi Stalin addressing Prime Minister Modi said, “There was only one man who is doing well during your (Modi) 9-year tenure. Your dearest friend, Adani.”

He continued, “Who is this Adani? Mr Modi’s closest friend. You know Mr. Modi is always touring. He will be outside the country more rather than in India. I always say this. Mr. Modi, you are travelling by aircraft, you would travel without a pilot but never without Adani. He is so close to him. He has handed over all existing public sector companies to Adani.”

The Adani Group has a significant footprint in Tamil Nadu across various rapidly advancing sectors, encompassing ports and logistics, edible oil, power transmission, city gas distribution, data centers, green energy, and cement manufacturing.

Through its integrated ports and logistics company, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, the group currently manages the Kattupalli and Ennore Ports. In Tiruvallur district alone, Adani Ports has invested a substantial sum of ₹3,733 crore. These two ports collectively serve the hinterland in the Chennai and Sri City regions, strategically positioned to fulfill the region’s export-import (exim) requirements.

Udhayanidhi Stalin has time and again demonised Adani and the business. In September 2023, when he was in the news for his remarks against Sanathana Dharma, he said, “Have they built the AIIMS in Madurai? Did they take forward any knowledge movement like the Kalaignar Centenary Library? Afraid of having to face questions about Manipur in India, he is globe-trotting along with his friend Adani.”

In October 2023, addressing a party worker meeting, he said, “While Mr. Modi was working overtime for the phenomenal growth of the ‘Adani Empire’ instead of working for all Indians, the DMK was working for the Tamils, Tamil Nadu, and their progress.”

In December 2023, addressing the Youth Wing in Nilgiris, he said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has handed over the country to his friend Adani.”

In December 2023, addressing a party function in Udhagamandalam, Udhayanidhi Stalin said, “I only spoke about equality in my speech,” referring to his speech on Sanathana Dharma, “but Mr. Modi made it a talking point across the country, and also said that only one family was living well in Tamil Nadu,” he said. “There are now Adani railways, Adani airports, roads, and even stadiums. So only one family in India is living well and that is the Adanis.”

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Dravidian Model Global Investors Meet: What The DMK And Dravidian Stock Media Won’t Tell You About VinFast Investment

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The Commune
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The Tamil Nadu global investors meet (TNGIM) 2024 happened on 07th and 08th January 2024 to attract global investors to the state. The DMK IT Wing has been boasting about the investments so far and sharing the big numbers the meet has attracted. Ironically, the DMK, which has opposed corporatization since 2014, has no issues sharing Ambani’s quotes praising Tamil Nadu for being a business friendly state.

One of the investments which the Dravidian Model DMK government has been selling off as a victory for Tamil Nadu is the investment made by Vinfast Auto Ltd.

VinFast Auto Ltd. is an Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturer headquartered in Vietnam. The company is rapidly expanding globally. The company went public in 2023.

However, the company has been in the global news for all the wrong reasons.

Trust Issues

Even their own country people (Vietnamese) have trust issues with the EVs that VinFast produces. The company faces challenges regarding local consumer trust in its EVs, attributed to product issues, negative publicity, and a lack of confidence.

There have been numerous complaints about construction quality and vehicle software problems, which compound the difficulties of promoting EVs in a region with underdeveloped charging infrastructure.

Loss Making

Despite incurring a net loss exceeding $600 million in the third quarter, of 2023 VinFast continues to expand. In the quarter concluding in September 2023, the company reported net losses of $623 million, marking a more than 30% increase compared to the previous year. This loss comes despite a substantial 159% growth in revenue, reaching $343 million during the same period. On NASDAQ, the company has lost 81% of its valuation in the past 6 months. A forecast says that the company will face substantial difficulty as the EV industry growth is slowing down in the US. The company is also trying to sort out its tax situation by establishing a manufacturing unit in the US.

Poor Sales

VinFast had not yet achieved half of its goal of selling 50,000 cars in 2023. As of October 2023, it had reportedly sold around 21,000 cars for the year. Vinfast is a small company which sells only 1070 EV cars and 60% of it was sold to VinGroup owned taxi service, GreenSM. The company sells only 420 cars to the public.

Hoodwinking By DMK?

Vinfast will start their operations in Thoothukudi, where in 2018 a major copper manufacturer – Sterlite industries, was closed after a troubled history. The DMK, Dravidian Stocks and NGOs with ties to the Church were elemental in instigating and sustaining the protests which resulted in violence. Since Sterlite’s closure, the people and small industries of the region which were dependent on Sterlite have been experiencing economic strain. In order to compensate for the economic downfall of the region, the DMK government seems to be bringing in some company to revive the economic fortunes of the region. The DMK government claims that Vinfast has invested ₹16,000 crore, but in reality the company has earmarked only ₹4,000 crore for the initial five years of investment.

Is The Tamil Nadu Administration Friendly Towards EVs?

Tamil Nadu is one of the states that does not give any subsidy to the end user for EVs except for a 100% discount on road tax. However, the newly drafted Tamil Nadu EV policy aims to promote the adoption and development of EVs in the state. The policy also has announced incentives for the EV sector, but it is for the manufacturers and not the buyers.

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Tamil Nadu Transport Workers Union Declare Indefinite Strike Over Unresolved Demands

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The Commune
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The anticipated Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu is under the shadow of uncertainty as the indefinite strike declared by Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation (TNSTC) workers has thrown travel plans into disarray for numerous passengers.

Following unsuccessful negotiations with transport authorities on 8 January 2024, union representatives announced on Tuesday that they would proceed with the indefinite strike. The strike, led by workers associated with prominent unions such as the Centre of Indian Trade Union (CITU), All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), and Anna Thozhir Sanga Peravai (ATSP), among others, is fueled by a range of demands.

The primary grievances include the implementation of the old pension scheme, the release of pending dearness allowance, the filling up of vacant posts, and the initiation of talks regarding the 15th wage revision. Despite the pressing nature of these demands, the government, in response, conveyed that discussions could only be entertained post-Pongal, leaving the workers dissatisfied.

CITU leader A Soundararajan expressed disappointment, labeling the government’s response as unjust and unsatisfactory. He remarked, “This is not the reply someone would expect from the government. With great regret, we would like to point out that the government is seeing the transport workers as second-class citizens.”

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Arappor Iyakkam Expresses Concerns Over DVAC’s Inactivity In Tackling Corruption In Tamil Nadu

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The Commune
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Arappor Iyakkam a socialworking group and NGO has expressed dissatisfaction with the inactive state of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti Corruption (DVAC), stating that the anti corruption department in Chennai appears to be dormant despite its responsibilities.

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption in Chennai has been criticized for its apparent inactivity over the past four months, focusing primarily on apprehending government employees accepting bribes of ₹500 and ₹1000. Only two cases have been registered during this period, raising questions about the department’s effectiveness.

Concerns have been raised about the department’s delayed response to various corruption complaints, uncovers including the need for permission from the Governor to file a charge sheet in 25 complaints against Veeramani, and the slow progress in investigating tenders set in Chennai, Coimbatore and corruption complaints in the ration and coal import sectors.

The lack of chargesheets and FIRs in numerous complaints during the three-year tenure of the DMK regime, led by Chief Minister Stalin, is also highlighted.

Arappor Iyakkam in their X handle sharply reacted in a lengthy X post. Here’s the translation of the same:

“The anti-bribery department in Chennai has been sleeping on sleeping pills without doing any work for the last 4 months except catching government employees who take bribes of ₹500, ₹1000.

A total of 2 cases have been registered in the last 4 months. Why should hundreds of individuals receive salaries amounting to crores for their lack of productivity? Apart from waiting for permission from the Governor to file a chargesheet against Veeramani in the 25 corruption complaints filed by Arappor, what is the progress on other complaints?

Despite the court’s directive to file a chargesheet in the complaint regarding the tender issuances in Chennai and Coimbatore for the associates of former Minister Velumani are you getting paid to keep the documents on your head and snore for months?

When will the investigation into the 2000 crore corruption allegations against the Christy institution in the ration sector be concluded?

When do you plan to initiate an investigation into the corruption complaint involving 6000 crores against Adani and other companies in the coal import case?

When do you plan to initiate an investigation into the accusation of 400 crores being embezzled through the manipulation of tenders for the procurement of transformers in the Tamil Nadu electricity sector during the DMK regime?

3 years of DMK rule is about to end. So far, no chargesheet has been filed in any of the complaints lodged by the Arappor. In many complaints, even FIR is not lodged. Many cases not even preliminary investigations have been initiated and the files are gathering dust. Is this a sign of the DMK regime under the leadership of Chief Minister Stalin? Does protecting the corruption of the opposition parties is your social justice?

For such inactivity why should there be anti corruption department in tamil nadu? Instead let’s close it and announce that we have eradicated bribery in Tamil Nadu..!”

The apparent failure to initiate even preliminary investigations adds to the dissatisfaction, prompting questions about the government’s commitment to combating corruption and upholding social justice.

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Flat-Earth Theorist, Rabid Racist Triggers Indian Twitter With His Hate-Filled Posts; Netizens Respond Comparably

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The Commune
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A comedian turned conspiracy theorist and right-wing opportunist who has probably never seen success is in the news – for riling up Indian Twitter by spewing hate against Indians and Hindus, to be precise. Owen Benjamin is the man in question and over the years in his “career” as a comedian, he is seen to exhibit a consistent lack of intelligence, relying solely on the gimmick of making outrageous statements to grab attention.

A former Islamophobe who made controversial statements about Islam and the Quran, suddenly “embraced” and started loving Islam a few years ago. Owen, in a podcast with TheDeenShowTV, said, “I had always thought that you guys hated Jesus Muslims reading the Koran strapping bombs to themselves and running into a concert to kill white people I can’t believe I fell for that lie”.

Who Is He?

Did you know, apart from being a failed comedian, Owen Benjamin is a Holocaust denier, a flat-earth believer, a cult leader, an anti-vaxxer, apart from being anti-LGBTQ+++ 

A Peek Into His Past

Let’s delve a little into his past (recent). In 2019, comedian and actor Owen Benjamin, banned from major social media platforms for racist, antisemitic, and abusive content, is openly evading the ban on Instagram. Despite being primarily active on alternative platforms like Gab, BitChute, and Odysee, Benjamin and his followers exploit lax enforcement on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter, spreading content and evading bans. Benjamin, a leader of the “Unbearables” cult, engages regularly in harassment campaigns, promotes anti-LGBTQ, racist, and antisemitic views, and propagates dangerous anti-vaccine conspiracy theories. Despite Twitter suspensions, accounts associated with him remain active. His extreme rhetoric and devoted following pose a concerning online presence, raising questions about platforms’ effectiveness in curbing ban evasion and harmful content dissemination.

In a livestream via Instagram, Benjamin used offensive language, including the N-word, and employed derogatory stereotypes when discussing various ethnic groups. He characterised Koreans as “way too crazy” and described them as “ruthless” individuals who supposedly “hold grudges for five generations over, like, rice.” He even wrote a song in 2018 “That Nigga Stole my Bike.” Well…

In 2021, he targeted a disabled journalist Mike Weland of the Kootenai Valley Times labeling him an “alleged pedophile” and accusing him of leveraging his disability to gain trust around children. Benjamin escalated the harassment by sending a film crew to Weland’s house and further mocked disabled individuals on Instagram, displaying a pattern of abusive behavior.

His Love For Muslims & Islam

A comedian and supposed actor, he claimed on a video shared a few years ago, that his “main thing is to help people not hate so many good-hearted Muslims that are wit withstanding evil and they are the type of people you want to root for these scholarly beautiful Muslim people”. He also added, “Muslims that honor the Creator the God of truth the God are not a threat to my family”. He also added that Muslim families worship better than Christian families. 

This former Islamophobe turned into a Hinduphobe or rather Hindumisic, thanks to Vivek Ramaswamy. The entire X timeline of Benjamin is filled with hate, hate for Israel, hate for Hindus and Indians. He even demeaned Hindu customs, Hindu deities, traditions, and whatnot. 

Some of his tweets about Hindu gods and goddesses include:

 

 

 

Fascination For Poop

His fixation with poop seems to have gone another level as his obsessive tweets on pooping and stools and cow dung just kept coming.

 

 

He shared videos on how Indians were supposedly using cow dung for beauty treatments and as toothpowder/paste. Benjamin seems to be living in the past and is not aware of how India has developed over the past decade at least.  

 

 

We all know Swachch Bharat Abhiyaan ensured toilets were built all over the country and open defecation has come to an end. However, racist Owen Benjamin keeps spreading fake news that Indians still defecate in the open. 

When Indians called out his bigotry, he came up with this:

All Shades Of Hate – Thy Name Is Owen Benjamin

His hate for Israel seemed to be another reason for such hate against Indians. 

 

His Hindu hate aka love for Muslims also came out in the open when he compared Muslim rule and Hindu rule.

 

Love For Arabs & Pakistanis

He surely had to display his love for the Arabs and Pakistanis when he is a flat-earth theorist? 

 

Looks like we missed his hate posts after the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the lunar surface. 

Let’s take a look at his exemplary hate for Indians here:

Netizen Reactions

 

 

 

Netizens called out his hypocrisy of calling India’s open defecation and Hindu hate. Netizens reminded Owen of his own backyard where defecation occurs big time.

https://twitter.com/longerandlonger/status/1744197159715848203

 

 

Ably aided by a set of trolls which included Indians who gladly shit on their own culture, Owen Benjamin continued spouting more vitriol. Here’s a specimen.

https://twitter.com/akaal_sewak/status/1744118665648496974

Owen Benjamin was banned from YouTube in late 2019 for attempting to circumvent their terms of service and had previously violated guidelines by livestreaming. Before the ban, he utilised his platform to deny the Holocaust and propagate anti-LGBTQ conspiracy theories. Despite the ban, as of 2021, at least 17 mirror accounts continued to spread his content on YouTube.

This time, Owen Benjamin has messed with Indian Twitter. Maldives is reeling from what happened after they created a controversy over PM Modi’s Lakshadweep visit. It is highly likely that this rabid anti-Hindu and anti-Indian “comic” is going to get a taste of his own medicine for spreading filth. 

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