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TN Police, Self-Styled ‘Fact-Checker’ Trivialize Attack On TN Guv RN Ravi’s Residence

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The Commune
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Only a day ago, on 25 October 2023, Molotov cocktails were thrown at the official residence of Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Sardar Patel Road in Chennai.

The individual behind this act of terror has been identified as ‘Karukka’ Vinod. Reports reveal that Vinod has a history of criminal activities and violence. To execute his plan, Vinod siphoned gasoline from motorcycles parked at the Saidapet Court premises. He later transferred this stolen fuel into two containers and ignited them. At approximately 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, he attempted to throw these incendiary devices near the main entrance of Raj Bhavan, which is frequently used by Governor RN Ravi.

In the press release put out by the official X handle of Raj Bhavan, they have mentioned that “After the first petrol bomb was hurled at the main entrance Gate-1 of Raj Bhavan, it burst with huge sound and burnt the entrance. The security personnel rushed to capture the miscreants. Even when the security personnel of Raj Bhavan attempted to subdue the attacker, another petrol bomb was hurled which resulted in severe damage to the main entrance to Raj Bhavan. Somehow, one of the assailants was overpowered by the security.”

They also mentioned that “There have been incidents of public threats to the life of the Hon’ble Governor. However, unfortunately in all these cases of abuse, attack and assault on the Hon’ble Governor, the police did not register FIR faithfully and instead trivialised the serious incidents to minor offences with no worthwhile follow-up.”

While thankfully the Governor was not harmed in yesterday’s incident, the Tamil Nadu police and an alleged “fact-checker” seem to be justifying the attack on a Constitutional authority and trivializing it.

The Tamil Nadu police which comes under the purview of Chief Minister MK Stalin said that the bomb just fell on the road and not at the gates or inside the residence. 

The Additional Commissioner of Police Prem Anand Sinha was quoted saying in a report that one can’t call it as “petrol bomb hurled at Governor’s residence” as it fell on the Sardar Patel Road in front of the barricades placed outside the Raj Bhavan. He also said that the perpetrator ‘Karukka’ Vinod was in an inebriated condition.

On the other hand, self-styled ‘fact-checker’ Iyan Karthikeyan who is known for peddling DMK’s propaganda seemingly justified the attack using Additional Commissioner Prem Anand Sinha’s statement saying that “no damage has been caused by the petrol bomb”.

He said “How is Governor R.N.Ravi and his Raj Bhavan making exaggerated claims of ‘severe damage to main entrance’?”

Visuals from yesterday’s episode show forensics team collecting the shattered pieces of the bomb lying outside the Raj Bhavan’s gate.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has now taken over the case and has started investigating the background of Karukka Vinod.

Critics argue whether they would respond in the same manner if the said attack took place in Chittaranjan Salai, the street where DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s residence is located.

The fact that the attacker had a prior criminal record and had previously carried out a similar attack on Tamil Nadu BJP office has been downplayed by the self-styled ‘fact-checker’. In February 2022, ‘Karukka’ Vinod had thrown petrol bombs at the BJP Tamil Nadu headquarters situated in T. Nagar, Chennai. During this incident, Tamil mainstream media, citing police sources, had reported that Vinod carried out the act as a protest against the BJP’s stance on NEET.

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“I Can’t Even Buy A Medical Seat For My Own Daughter”: DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran Saddened By NEET, That’s Precisely The Point Say People

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The Commune
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Tamil Nadu is probably the only state in the country that has opposed the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) examination, especially fuelled by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). They tried to politicise the issue further after the tragic suicide of a young student named Anita. The present Tamil Nadu government has made numerous efforts to cancel the NEET exam, with the recent passage of the NEET Exemption Bill in the state’s legislative assembly. However, the bill’s approval by the Governor remains pending.

Amid this ongoing “battle” against NEET, the DMK has initiated a signature drive called “NEET Vilakku Nam Ilakku – NEET Exemption Our Goal. The goal is to collect 50 lakh signatures from citizens, which will then be presented to the President through the Chief Minister.

In an event marking the launch of this campaign, former Union Minister and Central Chennai DMK MP, Dayanidhi Maran, shared his “personal struggle” about NEET. Maran expressed his deep concern about the NEET exam’s impact on students from the state curriculum and government schools. He recounted his own family’s commitment to the DMK, highlighting that they had all studied in the state curriculum, eschewing the CBSE system.

Maran said, “We will not study in CBSE school, that is how we feel. Why should we study Hindi? What are we going to achieve by learning Hindi? So we never studied Hindi. Later, a daughter was born to me. My wife asked me to enroll her in a CBSE school. I said no, we had a fight. The fight was whether to enroll her in CBSE school or a state board school. I was resolute in admitting her to a state board school. She said no, she needs to study medicine. I said, why are you worried, our Kalaignar has helped so many people get a medical seat; my father has helped so many get a medical seat. My uncle Stalin also has done that. Even when I was a minister, I helped many get a medical seat. Will I not get a seat for my own daughter? I was so determined. In 2017, my daughter finished her 12th. That’s when NEET was introduced. My daughter came to me and asked. Dad, you said that you would get me a medical seat, I studied in the state board because of you and got good marks. Now get me a medical seat. I stood teary-eyed. I stood there shocked at my inability. I can’t even buy a medical seat for my own daughter. Although she appeared for NEET, she failed to clear the exam. Because how can you crack CBSE style exam after studying state board?”

It is worth mentioning that Dayanidhi Maran’s daughter Divya Dayanidhi Maran and son Karan Dayanidhi Maran run a shoe business named K-KIX that sells customized and luxury sneakers and shoes.

He goes on to add, “I have personally experienced this, as a father. My sister Kanimozhi said, Brother, why are you suffering, there was an opportunity that if you write NEET this year (2017), you can study abroad. I filed a court case and got my daughter a seat to study medicine in Malaysia. I told her, I suffered for 5 years, this is how all these parents here would have suffered. I was able to afford it, but shouldn’t this situation change? They are not letting you study medicine.”

He then continues to complain and frighten the audience by saying, “Soon you will be parents and for everything, there will be an entrance exam. They are ensuring that we should not study.” 

A girl gives a befitting reply saying, “No, NEET should not be removed. It is wrong. If someone is rich, they are able to pay and get a seat. What will poor people do? My sister also took the NEET exam and lost the chance by a few marks. They said she could be enrolled only in a private college. Only if NEET exams are there, can poor students get a medical seat.”

When the reporter asks her why only Tamil Nadu is opposing the exam, she replies smartly saying, “It is all because of money, they only want money. They will not return to power, that’s why they are trying to earn as much as they can now.”

In an attempt to deride the NEET exam, Dayanidhi Maran has unwittingly admitted that he and his family members (father, uncle, grand-uncle) have indulged in “helping” others get a medical seat. He has also acknowledged that the state board syllabus is worthless and does not add any value to someone who studies a limited set of portions. However, the with the upgradation of syllabus during the previous AIADMK regime bringing it on par with CBSE syllabus has made way for may students who have studied in government schools in the state realise their dream of a medical degree.

Several students from government schools, lower economic backgrounds, and oppressed communities have in fact cracked the NEET exam and secured medical seats over the years. Read more on this here and here.

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“Ram’s Birth Is Myth, They’ve Demolished History And Replaced It With Mythology”: I.N.D.I. Ally DMK Spokie On Ayodhya Ram Mandir Consecration

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The Commune
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Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson TKS Elangovan has ridiculed the consecration ceremony of Ram Janmabhoomi Temple at Ayodhya saying that history (Babri Masjid) has been replaced with mythology (Ram Temple) and called Lord Ram as a myth.

In a video byte to ANI, the former Rajya Sabha MP and a senior leader of the DMK said “What can I say? They have demolished history and replaced it with mythology. Any country should be proud of its history, it should know the history. Ram’s birth is mythology, it is a story from Ramayana. It is literature. They want to replace history with mythology. That is what the BJP is trying to do. With these people in power, what can we expect?…He wants to make use of it as a political tool. He is not interested in Ram. BJP does not consider Ram as an important thing but their political gain becomes important so they are making use of Ram for their political gains.”

It is note worthy to mention that the DMK is part of the I.N.D.I Alliance comprising of the Congress, AAP, Samajwadi Party, Trinamool Congress (TMC) among other parties.

“Entry Of Hinduism Spoilt This Land”: Elangovan Had Said Earlier

In September 2022, DMK MP A. Raja while addressing an event organized by Dravida Kazhagam, abused Hindus and the Hindu faith saying all Shudras are children of prostitutes and they will remain so until they remain in Hinduism.

Defending the foul-mouthed DMK MP A. Raja who is known for abusing Hinduism,  TKS Elangovan said that the “entry of Hinduism” had spoilt Tamil Nadu.

“See the very purpose of the Dravidian Movement is to create parity among human beings. What is Hinduism? What does Hinduism say? It says Varna, it speaks of Manu Dharma. What we feel is.. our fight is against Manu Dharma. When a Hindu, another Hindu, my brother Hindu, could not walk into a street where upper class people live, is an insult. I am denied of my rights. Because I am treated a Shudra.”, Elangovan said.

Adding further, the DMK leader said “The meaning of the word Shudra, what he (A. Raja) said, I am not going to talk about it. But the practice of Manu Dharma was never in the south. The entry of the Sanskrit and Hinduism into this land has spoilt this land.”

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TN Police Arrests NTK Cadre For Social Media Post Against Karunanidhi

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The Commune
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On 25 October 2023, the police arrested Veerapandi Kumaresan, a member of the Naam Tamilar Katchi, for allegedly posting a defamatory cartoon targeting the late former Chief Minister and DMK patriarch, M. Karunanidhi, on social media. Kumaresan is also facing charges for issuing death threats to DMK functionaries who raised concerns about his controversial post.

The arrest was made following a formal complaint lodged by Murugesan, the Secretary of the 56th ward of Karunkalpatti DMK, with the Chevvaipet police in the district.

During the investigation, it was revealed that the accused, Kumaresan, aged 49 and hailing from Salem Dadagapatti, had previously served as the vice-president of the Salem South Constituency within the Naam Tamil Katchi, led by Seeman. Kumaresan is also known to own an auto parts shop in Salem.

Kumaresan, an active participant on social media, had posted an alleged ‘disparaging’ image of former Chief Minister Karunanidhi, which prompted the DMK IT Wing to file an official complaint at the Salem City Sevvaipet Police Station. Based on this complaint, Kumaresan, a member of the Naam Tamil Party, was brought in for questioning by the police.

As a result of the investigation, Kumaresan was subsequently arrested by the Sevvaipet police department under six sections of the law, which included charges related to the dissemination of defamatory content on social media.

Following his arrest, Kumaresan was presented before the Third Criminal Magistrate’s Court in the Salem Combined Court Complex. Lawyers representing Kumaresan from the Naam Tamil Party requested bail for their client. After deliberation, the judge ordered judicial custody for Kumaresan until the third of November 2023.

The TN Police have been on a spree of arrests with their crackdown on voices speaking against the ruling party.

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TN BJP Chief Annamalai Raises Concerns Over Alleged Misappropriation of Temple Funds and Land

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The Commune
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In a tweet, the Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party Chief K. Annamalai has accused the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department of attempting to appropriate funds and land belonging to the revered Kapaleeswarar Temple in Mylapore, Chennai, for the construction of a “cultural center”.

Annamalai’s tweet also alleges a series of misappropriations, including encroachment on temple land, diverting temple hundi money, purchasing vehicles using temple funds, and giving cattle donations to the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party.

The Tamil Nadu BJP President expressed grave concerns about the HR&CE Department’s actions, citing that the misappropriation of temple assets contravenes established legal norms. He questioned the DMK’s authority to lay claim to temple funds and land for the establishment of a cultural center when laws explicitly dictate that temple funds should be used solely for temple-related initiatives.

Pointing to specific legal provisions, Annamalai emphasized Sections 36 and 66 of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, which mandate the allocation of surplus funds for purposes such as the establishment of Vedic and Agama schools, orphanages, Hindu religious development schools, and the promotion of Hinduism through educational institutions and healthcare facilities. These provisions clearly prohibit the use of surplus funds for constructing commercial utility buildings.

The Tamil Nadu BJP chief accused the HR&CE Department of acting in contravention of these laws, prompting a call for immediate action from the DMK government. Annamalai warned of a potential mass protest if the alleged misappropriation continues unchecked, indicating a rising level of discontent and opposition to what he perceives as an encroachment on the Kapaleeswarar Temple’s assets.

The controversy surrounding the Kapaleeswarar Temple’s funds and land allocation continuously raises fundamental questions about the proper use of resources tied to religious endowments.

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DMK MLA Prabhakara Raja Barges Into Government School And Coerces Commerce Students To Sign Anti-NEET Petition

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The Commune
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Virugambakkam MLA Prabhakar Raja of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has come under scrutiny for allegedly pressuring government school students to endorse an anti-NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) campaign.

DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s son Udhayanidhi Stalin, who is also a Minister in his father’s cabinet launched a signature campaign against NEET calling for its withdrawal.

In a video circulated in social media, the school’s headmaster can be seen introducing the DMK’s anti-NEET campaign to students, calling it an obstacle to students’ medical aspirations due to disparities in the curriculum.

“No matter how much you score in Class 12, they’re not giving MBBS seat based on that. There is this exam called NEET. For that exam, there is additional syllabus than our existing syllabus. So, we’re not able to write for that syllabus. Hence, our students are not able to pass in that exam. Our government (DMK government) is taking continuous efforts to abolish NEET. You might’ve seen in TV, our Chief Minister and other Ministers including School Education Minister are continuously for the past 2-3 years are saying that we don’t want NEET.“, the headmaster says.

The headmaster further cited Udhayanidhi Stalin’s call for a signature campaign to oppose NEET. When he inquired with the students about who had recently made headlines by addressing this matter, anticipating a resounding chorus of “Udhayanidhi Stalin,” the students instead appeared perplexed and gave no clear response.

“What did our Sports Minister Udhyanidhi Stalin speak about NEET? Nobody is watching TV News is it?“, the dejected headmaster asks and goes on to elaborate about Udhayanidhi Stalin’s signature campaign against NEET.

MLA Prabhakar Raja then takes the stage and reiterates the DMK’s stance, asserting that entrance exams like NEET should be abolished.

“What class is going on now?” asks the DMK MLA to which the students respond “commerce”. It is noteworthy to mention that commerce group students do not study the subjects (physics, chemistry and biology) which is required for NEET. Having realized the fiasco, the DMK MLA goes on to say “The subject you are studying is not going to make you doctors. But in our society we need doctors. Fever, headache, in this new age, there are new diseases coming isn’t it?”

He draws parallels with the removal of engineering entrance exams during his college days, crediting the DMK for that move. Raja also can be heard criticizing the growth of expensive coaching institutes that prey on NEET aspirants.

Furthermore, Raja highlighted that Tamil Nadu stands as a solitary state vehemently opposing NEET, with a significant number of medical seats and doctors. He argued that a substantial 40% percentage of foreign nationals flock to India for medical facilities, in that nearly 30% depend only on Tamil Nadu’s medical system.

Raja then goes on to emotionally instigate students invoking the tragic case of Anitha, a student who took her own life due to the NEET controversy. He stated that despite achieving a high score of 1200 in her 12th-grade examinations, Anitha’s “dreams of becoming a doctor were thwarted by the NEET system”.

The MLA further instigated students to participate in the DMK’s signature campaign and become advocates against NEET.

Critics have accused Prabhakar Raja of exploiting the impressionable minds of students for political gain, characterizing his actions as “cheap politics” within the school premises.

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DU Prof, Wife Of The Wire’s Founder Editor Who Is A US Citizen Signs Letter Which Blames Israel For Hamas Terrorist Attack

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The Commune
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In a development that could land The Wire’s Founding Editor Siddharth Varadarajan in trouble, his wife Nandini Sundar who is a professor at Delhi University has signed a letter which blames Israel for the dastardly attack that was carried out by the Hamas terrorists on innocent civilians.

The letter which is now in circulation strongly implies that the raping of women and killing of children must be “contextualized” to give normalcy to the carnage that was perpetrated by Hamas terrorists.

Titled “Sociologists in Solidarity with Gaza and the Palestinian People”, the letter signed by wife of Siddharth Varadarajan says “Sociology as a discipline is rooted in a recognition of relationships of power and inequality. As sociologists and human beings, we unreservedly condemn the latest violence against the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank at the hands of the Israeli regime.”

The letter goes on to state that the government of Israel has imposed a complete siege on Gaza, which is one of the most densely populated areas on Earth with 2.1 million residents, including 1.7 million refugees. The letter accuses Israel of targeting the civilian population of Gaza, using dehumanizing language to describe them. It also blames Israel for dropping thousands of bombs on Gaza, hitting various targets, including hospitals and ambulances, using white phosphorus munitions banned by the United Nations, and cutting off essential supplies like water, food, and electricity.

It says, “Over the past seven days, the government of Israel has undertaken, in its own words, a “complete siege” of Gaza—the second most densely populated place on the planet, home to 2.1 million residents, of which 1.7 million are refugees. While claiming its actions are a justifiable response to recent Hamas violence against Israeli civilians, it has targeted the civilian Palestinian population of Gaza, while exhibiting little regard for the loss of human life. Using racist and dehumanizing language, Israel’s Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant, remarked, “We are fighting human animals and we act accordingly.”

It further went on to blame Israel for dropping bombs and cutting of water, food and electricity supply. The letter asserts that these actions amount to collective punishment.

“In just ten days, Israel has dropped over 6,000 bombs on Gaza, hit the Rafah crossing on the border to Egypt several times, targeted hospitals and ambulances, members of the press, universities, United Nations’ schools and relief offices, and used white phosphorus, a highly flammable munition that the United Nations has banned for use in dense civilian areas. Israeli forces have also cut off water, food, electricity, and medical supplies, which has pushed hospitals to a breaking point. This is an act of collective punishment, in contravention of international law, which threatens the lives of over two million people, half of whom are children, with unimaginable violence and displacement. As of writing, over 2,950 Palestinians have been murdered, including a staggering 1,030 children, and over 11,250 injured.”, the letter says.

It further goes on to say “Israel’s military campaign has also displaced nearly half of Gaza’s population. It has unconscionably demanded that 1.1 million residents relocate from Northern to Southern Gaza in 24 hours, while simultaneously bombing caravans of those attempting to evacuate, and continuing to bomb the Southern part of Gaza. Calls for “evacuation” parallel the military offenses of 1948 and 1967, when Palestinians were forced to leave their homes and never allowed to return. The majority of people in Gaza are long-term refugees, and now again face genocide and ethnic cleansing. At the same time, Israeli settlers across the West Bank, recently armed by the Israeli government with 10,000 assault rifles, have targeted Palestinian civilians, with over 50 already murdered and two villages depopulated in the last week.“

The letter condemns the international community for supporting what it calls genocide, particularly the financial aid from the United States and the European Union’s support for Israel.

“We are witnessing internationally supported genocide. This latest siege comes as a continuation and escalation of the daily violence Palestinians faced for decades from Israeli colonization; an apartheid regime whose occupation is in clear violation of international law, but persists with the support of powerful governments globally. In 2023 alone, the United States has sent $3.8 billion to prop up the Israeli military and consistently legitimized Israel’s human rights violations on a global stage. The European Union too has brazenly supported Israel’s aggression, while failing to reflect on the historical irony to “never again” commit genocide.“, it says. 

It also expresses concern about the “rise in anti-Palestinian and anti-Muslim sentiments” and violence globally saying “Furthermore, the dehumanizing language used by heads of state, military leaders, and journalists throughout the West, has begun to increase anti-Palestinian and anti-Muslim sentiment and violence. This has already led to horrible consequences, like the stabbing murder of Wadea Al-Fayoume, a six-year old Palestinian American child, a hate crime against a Sikh teen, and increased harassment of pro-Palestinian voices around the globe.“

“We join people around the world who are raising their voices in protest of this assault on human life. As educators, it is our duty to stand by the principles of critical inquiry and learning, to hold the university as a space for conversation that foregrounds historical truths, and that contextualizes this past week’s violence in the context of 75 years of settler colonial occupation and European empire. We are also deeply troubled by the lack of concern and care for Palestinian and Muslim students at many of our universities, as well as efforts to clamp down on student organizing and free speech. We cannot sit back and witness the continuation of this genocidal war. We demand that our governments push for an immediate ceasefire. This stance follows in the tradition of the civil rights movement, anti-war and anti-apartheid protests of decades past. Aligning ourselves with these freedom struggles, we call on all of our colleagues to stand in solidarity with Palestinians and against settler colonialism, imperialism, and genocide.”, the letter concludes.

Here is a list of sociologists from India/Indian-origin who have signed that letter:

1. Rajni Palriwala, Professor (retd.) University of Delhi

2. Papori Bora, Assistant Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University

3. Nandini Sundar, University of Delhi

4. Ambika Tandon, University of Cambridge

5. Maitrayee Chaudhuri . Retired Professor. Jawaharlal Nehru University.

6. Satish Deshpande, Professor (Retired), University of Delhi

7. Suranjan Sinha, independent researcher, formerly University of Delhi, Sociology faculty

8. Ruchi Chaturvedi Associate Professor, University of Cape Town

9. Rushikesh, PhD student in Sociology, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

10. Abhijit Dasgupta, Professor of Sociology (Retd)

11. Almas Saeed, Research scholar, University of Delhi

12. Madhusree Dutta, MS, Filmmaker

13. Raka Sen, PhD Candidate, University of Pennsylvania

14. Mohammad Sohrab, Professor, MMAJ Academy of International Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia

15. Sheeba Naaz, research scholar, Jamia Millia Islamia

16. Paran Amitava, Alumni of School of Social Work, Tata Institute of Social Sciences

17. Sheena Sood, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Delaware Valley University

18. Mustajab Khatir, Assistant Professor, MANUU

19. Asia jan, Post Graduate Student at Aligarh Muslim University

20. Srushti Upadhyay, PhD Candidate, University at Buffalo

21. Ansh Sharma, MA student, Ambedkar University Delhi

22. Asif Mushtaq, PhD Candidate, IIT Bombay

23. Jai, PhD scholar at IIT-Bombay

24. Suchisree Chatterjee, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

25. Iznallah, Student, IIT Bombay

26. Susmit, Grad Student, IIT Bombay

27. Priyanka Das, IIT Bombay

28. Dr Vinod Sartape, Assistant Professor of Sociology, MIT World Peace University, Pune

29. Gopal Kumar Choudhary Assistant professor LNMU Darbhanga Bihar India

30. Paroj Banerjee, DPU, UCL

Full signatory list of the letter here.

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Rashid Rapes Differently-Abled 80-Year-Old Lady In Kottayam

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The Commune
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A case of brutal and extreme act of cruelty has come forth in Kottayam, Kollam where a Muslim youth has been arrested for abducting and raping a differently-abled 80-year-old woman while she was asleep.

The Kerala police detained one Rashid from Oyyur village in the Kottarakara Taluk for the heinous crime, reports the Hindu Post.

A disabled woman, who relied on begging for her livelihood, was sleeping in front of a shop when Rashid committed a heinous act against her at night. He kidnapped and sexually assaulted her, showing no compassion despite her physical disabilities. After subjecting her to brutal torture, Rashid abandoned the partially unclothed victim on the road and fled the scene.

In a shocking incident that occurred at one o’clock on a Friday morning, this elderly woman, who had lost parts of her arms and legs, suffered injuries to her arms and head. Disturbingly, Rashid was relentless in his assault, both physically and sexually.

Following the incident, CCTV footage capturing the horrific abuse of the woman was made public. Subsequent investigation confirmed Rashid as the perpetrator. The footage showed him approaching the victim, attempting to undress her. When the woman woke up and resisted, Rashid repeatedly struck her in the head, causing her to fall to the ground. He then took her with him.

The next morning, the lady was discovered partially undressed and in a pool of blood at a desolate location near Sithara Junction, approximately one and a half kilometers away. She was first spotted by a temple Poojari and an auto driver who arrived at the nearby temple in the morning. They provided her with clothing and took her to the hospital. The victim’s son was alerted by a watchman, who then reported the incident to the police.

Despite a significant increase in crimes against women and children in recent times, the ruling Green Communists in Kerala continue to assert that the state leads in women’s safety. Criminals appear to have lost their fear, as law and order appear to be in disarray. There are concerns that Rashid may receive a lenient prison sentence and could potentially pose a threat once again on the streets in the near future.

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Petrol Bomb Hurled At Tamil Nadu Governor House, Same Person Had Earlier Petrol-Bombed TN BJP Office

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In a shocking incident that indicates the plight of law and order under the DMK government, two petrol bombs petrol bomb were hurled towards the main gate of the Raj Bhavan in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Notably, this individual had previously thrown petrol bombs outside Kamalalayam (BJP Tamil Nadu headquarter) a few months ago.

The perpetrator of the terror act has been identified as ‘Karukka’ Vinod. Reports have stated that Vinod is a history sheeter with a track record of violence.

Vinoth pilfered gasoline from the motorcycles parked within the Saidapet Court premises. Subsequently, he proceeded to Raj Bhavan, where he transferred the stolen gasoline into two containers, ignited them, and then hurled them at the primary entrance of Raj Bhavan.

According to officials, the incident occurred at approximately 2:45 pm on Wednesday, with Vinod endeavoring to throw the bomb in the vicinity of the main gate of Raj Bhavan, frequently used by Governor RN Ravi.

A team of forensic experts investigated the place by collecting the fragments of the bomb shattered over the place.

Tamil Nadu police department which comes under the ambit of Chief Minister MK Stalin has however scheduled for a “mental health evaluation” but noted that an imminent arrest is likely.

This event is occurring in the context of the Tamil Nadu governor returning a state government proposal for the appointment of former Director General of Police C Sylendra Babu as the chairman of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. Notably, this is the second time the governor has declined this recommendation. When the initial recommendation was submitted shortly after Mr. Babu’s retirement at the end of June, Mr. Ravi had raised questions about the selection criteria for Mr. Babu and other candidates for the position. He also sought clarification on whether the guidelines of the Supreme Court had been adhered to.

Earlier in February 2022, ‘Karukka’ Vinod had petrol-bombed the BJP Tamil Nadu headquarters located in T. Nagar, Chennai.

Back then Tamil mainstream media quoting police sources had reported the incident peddling that the said Vinod committed the act to protest against BJP’s position on NEET.

The BJP had demanded a probe by the National Investigative Agency (NIA) after several reports of attack against party’s cadres. The party also complained about the need for the police to clean the place before forensics team collected evidence.

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CPI-M MP Su Venkatesan Peddles Lies About Fin Min, Gets Schooled By BJP Leader SG Suryah On Write Offs

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In a post on social media platform X, Madurai MP and State Secretary of the CPIM, Su Venkatesan has peddled lies claiming an RTI query to the Reserve Bank of India disclosed that during the NDA regime loans worth ₹25 lakh crores were written off. He claimed that ₹34,192 crores were written off during Manmohan Singh’s tenure and ₹2.77 lakh crore per annum under the Modi regime.

Dr. SG Suryah, the State Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party, gave a befitting response to the tweet posted by Su Venkatesan where he busted all the lies and also schooled him on the basics of finance, starting with defining a write-off.

He wrote, “Dear Su Venkatesan, don’t rely on unverified RTI based reporting. Free Press Journal hasn’t shared the RTI which disclosed this amount. So, probably it’s #FakeNews! Also here are few basic tutorials, I’m sure you won’t understand any of it – so seek experts’ help to brief you on this.

Explaining about write-off, the BJP Tamil Nadu State Secretary said “A “write-off” refers to the process of legally removing bad loans from the books of accounts, effectively cleaning the balance sheet. Despite being written off, efforts to recover from these accounts continue.

He further explained why were loans being written off in the first place saying “During the Congress era, the banking sector faced a crisis due to various issues, including the phone banking scam, twin balance sheet problem, and mismanagement of the banking sector. This allowed several industrialists with ties to Congress to secure loans without proper due diligence, many of which were not repaid. Under the Modi government, it was discovered that numerous capitalists had not repaid their loans, leading to these loans becoming non-performing assets (NPAs). In response, the Modi government took action against these defaulters by seizing their assets. To maintain their balance sheets, banks wrote off these loans. Even Raghuram Rajan, who has ties to the Congress, acknowledged that “most of the NPA loans are from the Congress era.”

Suryah also elaborated on the action taken against the defaulters and its results. He said “Under the Modi government’s leadership, a stringent approach has been taken against defaulters, resulting in the recovery of over ₹10 lakh crores in the last nine years. Notably, Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have experienced an exponential surge in growth, as evidenced by their impressive profit of more than ₹1 lakh crore in FY 2023. PM Modi government’s dedicated efforts to revitalize the banking sector have yielded positive results, effectively rectifying the issues created during the Congress era.”

Suryah also lashed out at propagandists masquerading as journalists for misleading people by peddling lies and half-truths.

He said “Low IQ Propaganda Journalists need a refresher course in economics before publishing incorrect & misleading information. It can be seen that the cumulative sum of ₹24.95 lakh crore of the written-off loans has been arrived at by adding the figures for public sector banks (PSBs) & Scheduled Commericial Banks (SCBs), which is incorrect & thoroughly misleading.”

Suryah pointed out that as per RBI data, SCBs, during the last nine financial years, have written off an aggregate loan of ₹14.56 lakh crore, which includes loans of ₹10.42 lakh crore written off by public sector banks.

“Any data of PSBs are just a subset of SCBs data. The Low IQ journalist just did double counting. For instance, it’s like adding Tamil Nadu’s population to India’s population and arriving at a bigger figure. India’s population obviously includes Tamil Nadu’s population. TN is a subset of India. It seems to have been deliberately done to attract attention & create sensationalism. And appalling that our low IQ MPs like you Mr. Su Venkatesan blindly rely on them. What can one do when Pappu is at the helm of affairs. Perhaps one should read more on the classification of the banks in India??“, Dr. Suryah came down heavy on the Communist MP.

Su Venkatesan also received replies from well-meaning and educated X users who schooled him on the issue and called out his bluffs.

Some even questioned him whether he knew and understood the basic difference between a waive-off and a write-off.

 

Time and again members of the I.N.D.I.Alliance spew lies and peddle certain propaganda against the central government, most often without any knowledge of the subject and the issue they are accusing the government of supposedly hoodwinking the nation. Along with the political party members, journalists are also seen peddling a similar agenda. One among them was Karthigaichelvan from News18, who was with the Puthiyathalaimurai channel, repeatedly questioned Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on the write-off without knowing the meaning of the word.

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