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HR&CE Allegedly Prohibits Traditional Drums As Part Of Celebrations At Palani Murugan Temple, Hindu Munnani Condemns

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The Commune
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Devotees eagerly anticipate the upcoming celebrations of Pongal on 15 January 2024, and Thaipoosam on 25 January  2024, as they prepare to worship their beloved deity, Murugan, also known as “Dandayudhapani Swamy,” in Palani. Particularly during Thaipoosam, adherents adorn themselves with malas and adhere to strict moral codes, including fasting from the month of Karthigai in a practice known as ‘kaavadi eduthal.’

However, a recent development has caused dismay among the worshippers, as the Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowment Department (HR&CE) of Palani has allegedly denied permission to play drums as part of the celebration. Assistant Commissioner of the HR&CE department Lakshmi allegedly clarified that drumming is not permitted on top of the hill in the Arulmigu Dandayuthapani Swami Temple in Palani.

In a widely circulated Twitter video, a devotee expressed his dissatisfaction, stating, “I’ve been undertaking the sacred journey (Paadha yathirai) for the past five days, providing food along the paths from Thogai malai, karur. Every year, we ascend the Palani hills with drums and beats, but this year, the AC madam is preventing us, causing us distress. I’m unsure why they are prohibiting drums and beats. Please intervene and facilitate a smoother resolution.”

Yet another devotee conveyed, “This event has been a tradition for many years, and I have been participating for 42 years. I’m 56 years old now, and since the age of 19, I have been coming here every January. After worshiping from Thiru Avinankudi Temple we perform a ritual walk around the hills and then ascend the hills with drums and beats to worship Palani Andavar deity up in the hills. We have been fasting for 48 days in preparation for this spiritual journey. Please assist us; our spiritual hearts yearn for a solution. Your intervention would bring joy and contentment as we eagerly anticipate encountering the divine presence of Palani Andavar. Kindly take necessary steps in this matter and allow us to celebrate with drums and beats.” he said.

In response to this decision, Hindu Munani has announced that a significant demonstration will be organized to condemn the restriction, emphasizing the potential impact on the livelihoods of many families and devotees involved in the celebrations.

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“Stronger Assertive India A New Geopolitical Factor”: China’s State-Owned Media Heaps Praises On India Becoming Bharat Under PM Modi

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The Commune
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A recent commentary penned by Zhang Jiadong, Director of the Center for South Asian Studies at Fudan University, featured in China’s Global Times, hails Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his exceptional achievements over the past years. The opinion acknowledges India’s economic growth, advancements in urban governance, and a notable shift in its international relations and trade.

Economic And Social Milestones:

Zhang commends India’s significant strides in economic development, positioning it among the world’s fastest-growing major economies. This success extends beyond the economic realm, with marked improvements in urban governance evident in enhanced public environmental conditions, particularly in New Delhi.

He states “New Delhi has made progress in urban governance. Although the haze is still serious, the distinctive smell that hit you as soon as you stepped off the plane four years ago has generally disappeared. This suggests that the public environment in New Delhi has improved”.

Diplomatic Landscape Transformation

The article states that engaging with Indian representatives revealed a more open and moderate stance towards Chinese scholars, departing from previous rigid positions. It states that the focus has shifted from criticizing China’s measures to reduce trade imbalances to actively exploring India’s export potential and initiatives to decrease the trade deficit.

India’s Strategic Confidence

India’s rapid economic and social development has bolstered its strategic confidence, leading to a proactive approach to shaping a unique “Bharat narrative.”, the article says. Modi’s multi-alignment strategy has evolved into a great power strategy, fostering ties with the US, Japan, Russia, and other nations. India’s stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict was also commended noting how the country positioned itself more closely with the developing world instead of succumbing to Western pressure.

Political And Cultural Emphasis

The author notes how India has shifted from emphasizing democratic consensus with the West to highlighting the “Indian feature” of democratic politics, aiming to establish an “India’s version of democracy.” This move seeks to shed historical perceptions of India as a “political dwarf” and position it as a global political and cultural mentor, says the author.

Global Cultural Influence

India’s efforts to build a robust “Bharat narrative” extend beyond its borders, as seen in initiatives like the “Knowledge India Visitors Programme.” External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar’s emphasis on economics, development, politics, and culture underscores India’s ambition to be recognized as a great power with cultural traditions at its core.

He points out “Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar emphasized the importance of building a strong “Bharat narrative” and explained the “Bharat narrative” in terms of economics, development, politics, and culture. Obviously, India no longer only regards cultural tradition as a channel to achieve its own interests or as a symbol to attract foreign tourists, but also sees it as one of the pillars of India’s status as a great power“.

Strategic Policy Adjustments

India’s recent policy adjustments align with its consistent approach, transitioning from multi-balancing to multi-alignment less than a decade ago. Presently, the nation is swiftly transforming towards positioning itself as a pole in the multipolar world, a rarity in the history of international relations.

He lauded the Modi government that “it has only been less than 10 years since India shifted from multi-balancing to multi-alignment, and now it is rapidly transforming toward a strategy of becoming a pole in the multipolar world. The speed of such changes is rarely seen in the history of international relations“.

As India emerges as a major geopolitical factor, both the nation and the international community must navigate the challenges and opportunities associated with a transformed, stronger, and more assertive India, the article concludes. 

Even the adversaries are in awe of India emerging as a strong and assertive ‘Bharat’ under PM Modi.

(With inputs from Global Times)

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YouTuber ‘Ilaya Bharatham’ Karthik Gopinath Appointed As TN BJP IT Wing State Vice President, MS Balaji Appointed As President

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The Commune
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Karthik Gopinath, the prominent YouTuber and social media influencer behind the channel ‘Ilaya Bharatham,’ has been appointed as the State Vice President of the Tamil Nadu BJP IT Wing. The announcement was made on 5 January 2024, by the state BJP President K. Annamalai, signaling a strategic move to bolster the party’s digital presence.

Karthik who identifies himself as a nationalist, is known for his videos criticising the DMK. He was arrested by the Tamil Nadu police on May 30, 2022 over  the issue of raising money for temples at Siruvachur in Perambalur district.

MS Balaji who was earlier the State Convenor of the Social Media Cell has been made the President of the BJP Tamil Nadu’s IT and Social Media Cell. Party insiders note that MS Balaji is known for his organizational skills and has organized various events bringing together party’s IT wing functionaries and non-party members who are active on social media.

Recently, his efforts led to the hashtag #VanakkamModi breaching a record 1 million tweets.

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“If I Put A Post, I’m Not Able To Look At The Comments, So Many Negative Comments”: DMK Min Mano Thangaraj Laments, Says ‘Hindutva Gang’ Should Be Countered With ‘Right Weapon’

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The Commune
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In an event held a few days ago, Minister of Milk and Dairy Development of Tamil Nadu was seen sharing the stage with Dravida Kazhagam leader Suba Vee, DMK MP A Raja, journalist Nakkeeran Gopal. While it is not clear what the event was, it seemed to be circling around Dravidian ideologue EV Ramasamy Naicker’s ideologies and those of the Dravida Kazhagam.

In his speech, Mano Thangaraj says, “If they hear the word Dravidam, the entire country is tense. The reason for that is something that we have to debate and discuss. The political parties in the Indian subcontinent that oppose the RSS and Sangh Parivar organisations ideologically – the answer to this is Dravidam, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam are posing a challenge to these organisations today. These ideologies must be taken to further heights and across borders – we must take it beyond Tamil Nadu. We must take it to North Indian states also and it is a compulsion today.”

Talking about the Ram Mandir consecration, Mano Thangaraj said, “Today the UP government is preparing to celebrate the Ram Mandir consecration. The UP government’s Tourism & Culture department has written to all state leaders and district heads asking them to conduct Ram Bhajans in Rama, Hanuman, and Valmiki temples in the state. How can a secular country with a constitution that asserts secularism do this? They are giving this a religious colour and converting it into a political issue by using government machinery in a secular country. Valmiki temples are frequented by the Schedule Caste community. They constitute 22% of the vote bank. They are targeting those who visit the Valmiki temples with an ulterior motive. This is a threatening message.

“I am from Kanyakumari district and you all know what kind of a problem I am facing with them. That they see DMK, Dravidian parties and the word Dravidam as an enemy is because we are successful at showing the true colours of the RSS and Sangh Parivar organisations.”, he said.

Peddling the usual Centre Vs State and North Vs South rhetoric, the DMK Minister said “Who is talking about social justice today? When Anna spoke of federalism, no one understood, today also not many understand. Today if we ask for money, he speaks arrogantly. We are asking for our money. The Finance Commission said we were supposed to get 42% GST, but they brought it down to 29%. How they are favouring Hindi-speaking states over us? Parliamentarians have been thrown out. The majority of the MPs that have been suspended are from non-Hindi-speaking states. So what does this show? Those states that don’t speak Hindi and that have rejected Hindutva ideology – these states are the ones that are in Opposition or the ones who are opposing the BJP/Sangh Parivar parties and allow those people to be nurtured. These parties (BJP/Sangh Parivar) do not have any schemes that are good for the public. They are holding on to the Ram Temple and the Babri Masjid issue and the motive behind it is to create a political issue out of it.”

In the video, Mano Thangaraj is also seen saying, “The BJP is recruiting 500 people, giving them salaries and promoting hashtags daily. What kind of hashtags? They are using degrading words to describe our leaders. They are accomplishing this by hiring individuals for financial incentives, while our people remain inactive. It’s truly regrettable, but I must express my concern here. When we post anything against the BJP, we cannot see the comments they immediately notice and respond. I asked a friendly RSS member how they managed to reply so quickly. Within seconds of receiving a notification, they fill it with negative comments. Our people get demoralised, and there is no defence from our side. Today you should understand this, BJP and RSS that we are opposing are not single organisations there are many, and to counter this we need more magazines and organisations. If you notice, they own hundreds of organisations, and each working in their favour.”

He added, “They are repeatedly speaking lies and spreading fake news. First understand one thing, if a person is coming to shoot at us with an AK-47, we cannot fight back with a stick. Don’t expect mercy from them. They are focused on brainwashing the people in every district and spreading divisive ideologies. They are doing this with great planning. The word Dravidam is a big challenge for them. This is because we talk about women’s equality, decentralisation of power, we voice out against the piling up of power, and we have brought forth a wonderful philosophy of state autonomy because states are being deceived.”

He also said, “Dravida organisations are the only ones who are truly secular in this Indian subcontinent. The rest of them are neither here nor there, that’s why they are caught. I want to narrate this incident. I am from Kanyakumari and in the neighbouring state of Kerala, the Sabarimala issue broke out. The BJP thought they got a great issue in hand and went to the streets. The Congress also thought it was a great opportunity to pin the Communist government. But the Communist government with the support of parties that favour democracy, literally beat these people up. For that one reason alone, the stick that the Communists took up was bigger than the one held by these people. That’s why they came back to power for the second time. Had the Sabarimala issue not broken out, the Communist Party would not have been able to come to power for the second time. They took up an issue (weapon) to use it to their benefit. But, the Communist Party was able to overcome this big issue ideologically. Surely, if we counter the Hindutva gang which is cheating the public without any ideology with the right weapon, we will be able to overcome (defeat) them without any doubt. This is a danger to the entire country and democracy. In a world where democracy has gained centre stage, a country that is called the world’s biggest democracy, an organisation is working towards removing democracy.”

Mano Thangaraj was in the news recently when Aavin milk supply had been disrupted during the Michaung cyclone. Milk Producers Association also levelled allegations against Mano Thangaraj for reducing the fat content in Aavin milk.

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The Heavily Loaded Message From PM Modi’s Lakshadweep Visit

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Abhijit Iyer Mitra
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi went to Lakshadweep to highlight the massive under-utilized tourist potential. Having snorkelled & dived in Lakshadweep and Maldives, I can honestly tell you Lakshadweep lacks nothing. So why are the opposition making fun of this visit? You see in the 1980s Rajiv Gandhi and family visited Lakshadweep and it suddenly became the go to destination. However except one island – Bangaram admirably and sustainably managed by CGH – no other licenses were granted and the entire area was kept backward and poor with limited connectivity.

Today the PM essentially heralded what should become an economic opening up of an extraordinary region of India that has deliberately been kept poor. What’s worse for the opposition is that Lakshadweep is 97% Muslim. Their entire narrative of Muslims discrimination and alienation has already collapsed in Kashmir where the insurgency has ended (major terror attacks will happen for a while though). Imagine if Lakshadweep develops – then the entire “Muslims in danger” – “Muslim genocide” narrative crumbles. In many ways Kashmir & Lakshadweep demonstrate the difference in approach to Muslims of the Congress & BJP.

Congress used to keep them poor & ghettoized & racked with crime – with a feudal polity, so they could be exploited as a vote bank. The feudal lords of the community would be made minister, MP etc., to perpetuate their venal hold on the community.

BJP on the other hand, keeps getting criticized for not having Muslim MPs & Ministers – but that (representation in lieu of emancipation) has never been the BJP-RSS approach to anything. It’s always been ground-up empowerment – a classic example being Modi himself – an OBC tea seller to a Prime Minister now.

PM pushed through the system because of Hindutva’s belief in a caste less society engineered – slowly and steadily – without social disruption.

The BJP is empowering pasmanda Muslims through education, Muslim women through electricity, toilets, laws and breaking the dependence of Sunnis on feudal elites so loved by the Congress – the same feudal elites who commoditized their people – radicalized them and used violence as a tool of political negotiation so that they would get MPships and Minister ships while ordinary Muslims died in riots.

Basically INC’s idea of the “good Muslim” is Pakistan – where rapine feudal elites have used and abused their own people. I’m using INC here generically – SP, BSP, RJD, DMK etc all do this. This is the reason all these parties and self proclaimed “brave” journalists hate the Modi, the BJP & RSS.

Because these 3 broke the rules of the game and are putting “community representatives” – essentially feudal exploiters who can speak English out of business. Modi is hitting these feudals & their patrons where it hurts. Imagine if a Muslim depends on the state for medicine, laws, education, electricity. He no longer needs the mediation and “sifarish” of his local feudal Lord. Why will he listen to his mullah or Lord or local thug anymore?

This not only impacts the feudal classes revenue directly – but also their social relevance & their ability to organise contract violence to parties on demand. He’s making them obsolete. Also a word here about the casteist Hindus who keep calling Modi “Maulana Modi”. Yeah – so apparently following the RSS’ dictum of ground level individual empowerment is “Muslim appeasement”. There’s no argument you can make with these people because they just pathologically hate Muslims just like they hate lower castes, reservation, inter caste marriage etc. these regressives have NEVER been part of the Hindutva idea – even though they constantly try to claim they are.

Basically regressive “trads” = INC dream come true – they serve the INC agenda. They also get conveniently dressed up as “true Hindutvawadi” by either clueless or deliberately mischievous Indian and Western commentators with an agenda to peddle – much the same way Saudis in the past used to label internal dissent as “Islamist radicals” to foreign governments and label them “secularists” to a domestic audience.

The trads have NEVER had electoral power and they’ve always been the class that collaborated with invaders and got Jizya exemptions for themselves at the cost of the blood and misery of BC,SC,STs. Ignore them. Let’s focus on Lakshadweep and make the Modi-BJP-RSS dream come true. Let’s make it a world class destination and economically emancipate every part and segment of Indian society.

Abhijit Iyer Mitra is a senior fellow at the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, Observer Research Foundation.

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Dravidianist Separatist Thirumurugan Gandhi Says Tamil Brahmin Dialect Is Casteist While Other Tamil Dialects Are Not, Here’s Mari Selvaraj’s Old Video Busting The Claim

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The Commune
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May 17 Movement founder Thirumurugan Gandhi, known for his hate speeches against Hindus particularly the Brahmin community, has sparked controversy with a recent tweet questioning the linguistic exclusivity of Brahmins.

All-in-all commentator Dr. Sumanth Raman (a Brahmin), had commented on the incident wherein a Muslim lady wearing a hijab makes casteist jibes at Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman by invoking her Brahmin identity. That video was shared by DMK IT Wing functionary Padma Priya (a YouTube beautician who joined Kamal’s Makkal Needhi Maiam but later jumped ship to DMK).

Responding to Sumanth Raman, Thirumurugan Gandhi said, “Which community/caste has its own dialect other than the Brahmins? Kongu, Madurai, Nellai Tamil dialects are spoken by all communities. Brahminical dialect is not spoken by any other caste except Brahmins. The Brahminical dialect is racist in its own right. If Brahminical dialect is used to maintain friendships among themselves, to find their caste identity and to assert their caste superiority in public, how can we call it apart from racism?” Gandhi expressed concern that the Brahmin dialect may be employed to “assert dominance” in public settings.

The video of Tamil director Mari Selvaraj’s remarks during an award show surfaces the internet. Hailing from Tirunelveli, Selvaraj highlighted the absence of a unique dialect in Tirunelveli, noting the various dialects affiliated with different caste communities. He clarified that movie representations often portray different Tirunelveli dialects. The director’s statement seems to challenge Thirumurugan Gandhi’s selective perspective, as captured in a video.

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“There’s no slang exclusively for Tirunelveli. I want to register that here. The Tirunelveli slang shown in cinema is different. In Tirunelveli, there’s a slang for every caste. That’s the problem there. If you look minutely, they can identify the caste based on the slang someone speaks. They’ve identified a separate slang for cinema but Tirunelveli slang is not like that.”, Mari Selvaraj says in the above video.

“I call my mother as ‘yemmov’. ‘Yemmov sapaadu iruka?’ (Mother, is there food?). My friend calls his mother as ‘Aatha’ and another friend calls as ‘Amma’ and one other friend calls as ‘Amme’. There are so many differences in just the way one calls Amma”, he says.

 

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Zoho Corporation CEO Sridar Vembu Applauds Modi Government’s Achievements And Global Image In Candid Interview With Journalist Rangaraj Pandey

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The Commune
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In a recent interview with journalist Ranagaraj Pandey, Indian billionaire business magnate Sridar Vembu, who is the founder and CEO of Zoho Corporation, commended the Modi government for its accomplishments. Journalist Rangaraj Pandey, tactfully delving into the political realm, posed a question about Vembu’s stance if approached as a BJP-leaning individual. In response, Sridhar Vembu asserted, “I am a well-wisher of Modi, as he is doing many commendable things. From my perspective, and being aware of the situation outside India, the country’s global image has significantly improved in recent years.”

Vembu took the opportunity to highlight a diplomatic success, emphasizing the release of eight Indian nationals by the Qatar government, who had previously faced the death penalty. He underscored the importance of such power projection on the international stage.

Applauding the transparency observed in government tenders, especially from a businessman’s standpoint, Vembu acknowledged the positive strides made in digitization and the overall infrastructure of the country. Stressing that his viewpoint was more administrative than political, he concluded it by expressing his appreciation for the improvements witnessed under the Modi government.

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TN BJP Chief Annamalai Condemns Dharmapuri Farmer’s Murder, Calls Out DMK Govt’s Failure To Curb Alcohol-Related Crime

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The Commune
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Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party president Annamalai expressed his dismay upon learning about the tragic death of Saravanan, a farmer who was allegedly stabbed to death in the Karimangalam area of Dharmapuri district. The incident reportedly unfolded after Saravanan raised concerns about the consumption of liquor on his agricultural land.

Taking to his social media handle on X, Annamalai voiced his concern, stating, “It is shocking to know that Saravanan, a farmer, was stabbed to death in Karimangalam area of Dharmapuri district after he complained of consuming liquor on his farmland.”

The Tamil Nadu BJP leader highlighted the gravity of the situation, noting that two minors were among the ten individuals arrested in connection with the case.

Annamalai went on to connect the incident to the broader issue of uncontrolled liquor sales across Tamil Nadu, linking it to a disturbing trend of escalating violence. He criticized the DMK government for what he perceived as a lack of effective measures to address the rampant consumption of alcohol in both residential areas and agricultural lands.

Citing a previous incident involving the murder of a family near Palladam by a mob under the influence of alcohol, Annamalai underscored his concern over the apparent ineffectiveness of the DMK government. He accused the government of prioritizing revenue from liquor sales over the safety and well-being of the public.

“The DMK government, which sells liquor by setting a ceiling, does not seem to have taken any steps to curb the consumption of liquor in groups in residential areas and agricultural lands. It is a very dangerous trend that the DMK government is acting in such an attitude that what happens if the public is affected and the DMK men who run the distilleries will get enough income,” he wrote.

Annamalai added, “Saravanan, a farmer, was fatally stabbed in the Karimangalam area of Dharmapuri district following his complaint about liquor consumption on his farmland. The arrest of ten individuals, including two minors, in connection with the case adds a somber note. The ongoing spate of murders is attributed to the unregulated sale of liquor throughout Tamil Nadu. The recurrence of a similar incident, preceding the resolution of a family’s murder near Palladam by an alcohol-influenced mob, underscores the perceived ineffectiveness of the DMK government. Despite regulating liquor sales, the government is criticized for not taking concrete steps to mitigate group alcohol consumption in residential areas and agricultural lands.”

TNBJP Annamalai warned that if the DMK government failed to address the persistent crime wave associated with liquor sales and the resulting suffering of innocent civilians, consequences for the government were inevitable.

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Who Is Balamurugan IRS Who Called For Dismissal Of Fin Min Nirmala Sitharaman & PM Modi?

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The Commune
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A few days ago, a letter demanding the dismissal of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman by an ‘IRS officer’ Balamurugan was made the news headlines by Dravidianist media outlets like The News Minute.

In the letter dated 2 January 2024, Balamurugan accuses the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of working as an “extended arm of the BJP” under Nirmala Sitharaman’s leadership. The issue was raised after ED summoned two Dalit farmers from Attur, Salem, after accusing a local BJP leader of attempting an illegal land grab. Balamurugan in his letter “asserted” that this incident indicated that the ED was aligned with the BJP, and claimed that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman turned the Enforcement Directorate into a BJP Policy Enforcement Directorate.

Who Is This Balamurugan?

An IRS officer B Balamurugan, Deputy Commissioner of GST and Central Excise, Chennai (North) is at the centre of the controversy. Ironically, this letter surfaces at a time when the ED is going after the mining mafia and corrupt business owners in the state of Tamil Nadu.

Balamurugan has been writing such letters for quite some time. He has received “punishments” as well for those letters/statements and actions taken. Balamurugan faced punitive measures when he was assigned to the Hindi cell in Central Government departments, intended for the development of the Hindi language. In response, he wrote a letter asserting his Tamil identity, Dravidian roots, and anti-Hindi protest stance, resulting in his suspension.

He faced suspension for participating in protests related to the “murder” of Eelam Tamils which he claimed to be “orchestrated” by the Central Government. During the Russia-Ukraine war, he undertook a fast in “an effort” to halt the conflict.

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Recently, he penned a letter to the President, urging the dismissal of PM Modi on the grounds that he poses a threat to the sovereignty of the country.

Balamurugan is often platformed by Dravidianist and DMK-friendly YouTube channels like Aran Sei, Neerthirai, Tamil Kural, etc.

He had even come in support of DMK scion Udhayanidhi Stalin who had equated Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) with mosquitoes and diseases calling for its eradication.

There is yet another interesting connection to this story. Incidentally, Balamurugan is the husband of advocate ‘Dalit’ Pravina, who represents Kanniyan and Krishnan, the two farmers reportedly summoned by the ED. Dalit Pravina, an alleged Dalit activist, is also known for her letter to Donald Trump during the COVID crisis where she urged the then-US President to use scientific methods to battle the pandemic.

It is noteworthy that Balamurugan is slated to retire by the end of this month (31 January 2024).

Savukku Shankar in his YouTube video alleges that the media picked up this letter at this juncture to portray Balamurugan as a “champion for Dalits” as he had picked up the issue of two Dalit farmers (his wife even has Dalit as a part of her name) while also trying to give the ED which is causing serious trouble to the DMK government in the state, an image of being the extension of the Central Government.

Savukku Shankar alleges that if Balamurugan faces dismissal for this letter, it is possible that the situation would be manipulated to label the “Fascist BJP government” once again against the Centre. It is also likely that Balamurugan will be granted a reserved seat to contest the Parliamentary polls coming up in a few months from now. What is also funny is that the IRS officer seems to be unaware that the President does not have the authority to dismiss a sitting minister, it is the Cabinet that makes these decisions. So was this letter written just to grab attention, one might wonder.

In another revelation that Savukku Shankar made in the video, he claims that in January 2023, Balamurugan wrote a letter to TN Chief Minister MK Stalin, suggesting the creation of a new group called “Dravida Hindus,” to address the Hindus from Tamil Nadu. His rationale was that labelling the Hindus in Tamil Nadu as Hindu like those in the rest of the country is wrong.

What is intriguing is that despite Balamurugan being known for writing such ludicrous letters to various departments, the President, etc, it is only now that his letter asking for Nirmala Sitharaman’s dismissal was picked up by the media especially The News Minute. Nowhere in the article written by Shabbir Ahmed, there is a mention of his questionable background and the preposterous letters he had written earlier.

As the iconic dialogue of Vadivelu from Pokkiri goes “Aahhaa ivvlo vela senju manda mela iruntha kondaiya maranthutene da” meaning “After doing so much work, I forgot about the headbun on my head“.

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Murasoli Land Case: Madras HC Asks DMK Govt To Submit Land Documents

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The Commune
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In a recent development concerning the Murasoli Trust land case, the Madras High Court instructed the state government to present revenue documents pertaining to the land on which the Murasoli Trust is established, adjourning the case related to the Panchami land allegation.

Justice SM Subramaniam presided over the case filed by Murasoli Trust, the official mouthpiece of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, represented by its trustee RS Bharathi. The case sought to restrain the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) from proceeding with a hearing on the complaint filed by R Srinivasan, Tamil Nadu BJP state secretary.

Senior counsel P Wilson, representing the trust, argued that there is insufficient evidence to substantiate the claim that the Murasoli Trust’s land is categorized as Panchami land. The counsel also referred to a statement made by the late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in the state Assembly, asserting that there is no Panchami land in Chennai. Emphasising that the NCSC lacks the authority to decide the land’s sale title, the counsel highlighted that the land was acquired by Anjugam Publication, and the relevant sale deed with land ownership documents has been presented to the court.

Furthermore, the counsel contested the legitimacy of the complaint filed by Srinivasan, stating that he does not have the standing to raise the issue as he is not a member of the Scheduled Caste (SC). The counsel also raised concerns about the political bias of the former vice-chairman of the NCSC, L Murugan, who is now appointed as a Union Minister of the State, suggesting that the case is politically motivated. Citing Article 338 of the Constitution, the counsel argued that a commission’s report cannot be treated as a court decree.

In response, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) ARL Sundaresan, representing the NCSC, asserted that the commission has a responsibility to investigate complaints related to the deprivation of SC individuals. The ASG maintained that the contested land is indeed Panchami land, and the commission is obligated to investigate whether SC people are being deprived. Following these arguments, the Judge instructed the state to provide the revenue records of the land and postponed the hearing to 4 January 2024 for further proceedings.

Allegations, supported by credible evidence, suggested back then that the land housing the office of the party’s publication, ‘Murasoli,’ originally belonged to an SC, then transferred to non-SCs before being acquired by Anjugam Publications. The issue gained prominence when the Stalin, the opposition leader in 2019, praised the film “Asuran,” bringing attention to Dalit land rights.

(with inputs from DTNext)

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UP ATS Probes Bank Accounts, Foreign Funding Of 16,000 Unfunded Madrasas

UP ATS Probes Bank Accounts, Foreign Funding Of 16,000 Unfunded Madrasas

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The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has begun checking the bank accounts, funding sources and student records of thousands of madrasas across the state...
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