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“Robert Caldwell Was A School Dropout”: TN Guv RN Ravi Rips Apart The Founder Of Dravidian Ideology

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The Commune
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Speaking at a private IAS training academy in Trichy commemorating the death anniversary of freedom fighters – the Marudhu brothers, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi paid a heartfelt tribute to the freedom fighters. He commended the Marudhu Brothers for their pivotal role in kindling the flame of India’s independence and highlighted their significant contribution to the Jambudweep declaration.

Governor Ravi also raised questions about the government’s approach, suggesting that even legendary figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Sardar Patel, and Shaheed Bhagat Singh might have been reduced to caste icons/leaders if they had been born in the state.

British Design To Divide People

Speaking on the British design to divide the people, he spoke about Robert Caldwell and the Aryan-Dravidian theory.

He said, “An attempt has been made and a concerted attempt has been made in this in this state to erase the history of this place, to write a parallel history of this place. They have created a false narrative of racial divide, Dravidian-Aryan race but by the way, who was the father of this Theory who gave this Dravidian theory, that Dravidian is a separate race, who gave it, it was Robert Cardwell. Robert Caldwell was the one who wrote the grammar of the Dravidian language and he tried to create a theory and a hypothesis that Dravidians are a separate race. By the way, do you know who was Robert Caldwell? I think many of you might not be aware I have done the study I have gone to London I have studied there about the background of all these people. In 1813 British Parliament made a law British Parliament made a law that is called the India Charter Act 1813. Under that charter which was about what the British would do in India, one of the mandates of the British government was to evangelise India, to kill the culture and spirituality of India, section 13 of India Charter Act 1813, those of you who are students, go and look into the Act. Evangelisation of India was an Act of the British Parliament. And after that, they started looking for volunteers who’d come with the missionaries in this country. Educated people with job prospects did not like to come. They had better opportunities there. And even if they came to India, they came as an employee of the company and later the British government where they were better paid. So what they started doing? They started picking up school dropouts – Robert Caldwell was a school dropout, he was not even 17 years of age, he could not clear his school examination, never went to a college or university. He came here and he over time somehow became an expert in languages. He wrote the grammar of the Dravidian language and he said that it is a different language and a different race. It was the British design to divide this country, it was the British design to fragment it into as many pieces as possible and more so when the national freedom movement started, they became far more active. It was at that point in time, that they started picking up collaborators, those who could help them, those who could work with them and help defeat the National Freedom Movement and see that the British continued here.”

Robert Caldwell & Dravidian Ideology

The Aryan-Dravidian Racist Theory, originally advocated by Christian Padres and the British Government, served as a convenient platform for prominent figures within the Dravidian Movement to advocate for the creation of a separate Tamil Nation. Leaders such as EVR, Annadurai, and Karunanidhi, all proponents of Dravidian racial ideologies, held Robert Caldwell in high regard, even considering him akin to a God. They extensively employed his unfounded Dravidian theories to support their campaign for a separate Tamil Nation.

Collaborators In India

He also added that the “idols” worshipped today had gone to London asking the British not to grant India freedom. He said, “On record, some of these people, those who are worshipped today here, had gone to London and presented a memorandum not to give freedom to India. These are forgotten chapters of history. But be sure these are not lost all these documents are there, these are available. And so all through the National Freedom Movement they started counter Freedom Movement and counter Freedom Movement was built around this Aryan-Dravidian divide and domination of the Aryan, domination of the north and so they started destroying the institutions that had defined this place. I have always maintained Tamil Nadu is a punyabhumi this is a land of great spiritual leaders, siddhars, and rishis.”

No Proper Recognition For Freedom Fighters In TN

In a poignant statement, Governor Ravi lamented that he received a list of just 40 Tamil Nadu freedom fighters, which shockingly omitted the mention of the Marudhu brothers. He questioned how a state with such a profoundly rich historical legacy could have recognized so few freedom fighters, especially when compared to smaller states like Nagaland, which boasts over a thousand such heroes. 

Governor Ravi also expressed his remorse regarding the prohibitory order imposed in 2012. This order limited public gatherings in the Sivaganga district, where the Marudhu brothers had played a pivotal role in the revolt against the British. Consequently, the act of honouring their sacrifices has been relegated to a private affair. 

Jambudweep Declaration

Governor Ravi also added that when he visited Delhi and other places, he tried to educate people that the first major battle for India’s freedom wasn’t in 1857, but in 1801. Governor Ravi acknowledged that the Marudhu brothers, pioneers in India’s fight for freedom, were among the earliest to spark the national movement for independence. They sacrificed their lives and established a visionary framework known as “Jambudweep Prakatanam”(declaration) for the entire nation and this declaration was enshrined in the Srirangam temple in Tiruchirappalli.

He said he was astonished at how the Marudhu Brothers created a plan to free all of India, formed alliances with other rulers, and became a strong force against the British and more importantly the Jambudweep Declaration. He said, it was sad that there weren’t many academic studies about these heroes, but there were over 5000 PhDs about certain Dravidian ideologies. He also added that when he looked at these PhD theses, he found that they seemed more like propaganda than genuine research. It was like a way to get a job as a professor – do a Ph.D., tell the story they wanted to hear and get hired. He regretted that he couldn’t find a single Ph.D. thesis about the Marudhu brothers, although some people had done their own research. He said he wished more people studied and researched the lives and times of these great individuals. Their lives reflected the terrible things the British did to our society. He also added that he was happy because some people still remember the Marudhu Brothers. 

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Congress Mouthpiece National Herald Calls Vegetarianism As Food Terrorism, Vilifies Gujaratis

By
The Commune
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On the 24th of October, Sujata Anandan, the editor of the National Herald, a publication associated with the Congress party and facing serious fraud allegations, published an article that promoted prejudice against the Gujarati and Jain communities residing in Mumbai. In her piece, she referred to the dietary choices of Jains and Gujaratis in Mumbai as “food terrorism.”

In her article titled ‘Dietary apartheid: Mumbai gets a taste of food terrorism,’ Sujata Anandan contended, “Fish and rice are the staple of Maharashtrians, and they don’t see why they should alter their diet to accommodate newer residents, such as Gujaratis who have an aversion to even the scent of fish.”

She further vilified the Gujarati community in her article, recounting various incidents that she labeled as “food terrorism,” accusing Gujaratis and Jains in Mumbai of targeting Marathis based on their food habits. She went on to describe an incident in a Mumbai suburb where Gujaratis allegedly resorted to aggressive actions, including dumping garbage, dog feces, and cow dung at the doors of Marathi residents, leading to the ostracization of the Marathi family and their forced eviction from the building, with the majority of society supporting the Gujaratis.

She also mentioned, “This kind of food terrorism began in the late 1980s when former Prime Minister Morarji Desai forced the closure of a non-vegetarian restaurant in his building, claiming that the odors disturbed his tranquillity.”

Under the guise of advocating for the rights of Marathis in Mumbai, Sujata Anandan appeared to be pushing an agenda aimed at dividing Hindus along lines of caste and regional identities and now for a while, the left-liberal is also using food as a method of dividing and rule. The most recent example is the incident that took place in IIT Bombay.

She cited social media posts by young Maharashtrians targeting Gujarati traders and priests, calling for their expulsion from Mumbai and Maharashtra. She also highlighted the original inhabitants of Mumbai, including Kolis (fishermen), Agris (builders of Mumbai during British rule), and Pathare Prabhus (contributors to the city’s culture).

It’s worth noting that Sujata Anandan had previously made controversial statements about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and faced legal action for her remarks. Now, by labeling the dietary choices of Jains, Gujaratis, and other upper-caste Hindus as “food terrorism” and claiming to represent the non-vegetarian sections of the Marathi community, she is contributing to social divisions among different communities residing in Mumbai. Sujata Anandan serves as the editor of the National Herald, a publication facing allegations of fraud associated with the Congress party.

(With inputs from OpIndia)

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Degrees Held Hostage: TNTEU’s Printer Debacle Leaves Over 3 Lakh TN Teachers’ Careers In Limbo

By
The Commune
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A puzzling administrative lapse at the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University (TNTEU) has left over three lakh teachers, who successfully completed their B.Ed courses, waiting for their degree certificates for an astonishing three years. The reason for this delay? Surprisingly, the TNTEU has been without a functional printer to print out these certificates!

A TNIE report indicates that TNTEU failed to provide convocation certificates to students from 650 colleges belonging to the 2018-19, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021 batches due to its inability to print the certificates. Sources have revealed that TNTEU recently procured printers at a cost of ₹30 lakh, assuring that the certificates will be issued without further delay.

Speaking to TNIE, an assistant professor from a government B.Ed college expressed frustration over this prolonged delay, pointing out the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) instruction in 2022 to award degrees within 180 days of declaring results. TNTEU’s three-year lag in complying with this directive reflects, in their view, a lethargic attitude and inefficient administration.

The university has also been grappling with a vacant vice-chancellor post for the past two years, contributing to the delays and administrative shortcomings. Students and graduates have been greatly affected by this unfortunate situation, with job seekers facing particular difficulties.

The principal of a private B.Ed college shared that graduates have been making relentless inquiries to institutions, seeking their long-overdue degree certificates. The delay has also had tangible consequences for job seekers, as several private schools have reportedly reduced teacher salaries by 50% for those lacking their degree certificates.

C. Vidhya, a B.Ed graduate from 2019-2020, spoke to TNIE and recounted her struggles in job interviews, where her provisional certificate was insufficient to secure a teaching position. She noted that one school had rejected her application solely due to the absence of her B.Ed degree certificate. The situation is echoed by P. Roslin, who completed her B.Ed in 2020-2021, expressing the hardships graduates face when attending certificate verification processes for government job applications after successfully passing competitive exams.

In response to these concerns, TNTEU’s Vice-Chancellor Committee member, P. Natesan, stated that steps were initiated a few months ago to acquire printers. The process of printing degree certificates has now been finalized, and these certificates are expected to be delivered to 650 colleges, encompassing both government and aided institutions, by 31 October 2023.

(With inputs from TNIE)

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“Terrorist States In This World – 1st Is Israel, 2nd Is The One We’re Living In” Says Protestor At Demonstration By TN Muslim Parties In Support Of Palestine

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The Commune
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The conflict between Israel and Hamas, which escalated on 7 October 2023 when Hamas terrorists mercilessly attacked Israel, has taken a heavy toll. Reportedly, up to 8,000 lives have been lost on both sides. In a show of “solidarity”, a massive demonstration was held in Coimbatore, India, in support of Palestine, organised by Islamic organizations, Jamaats, and political parties. Thousands of participants gathered in front of Ukkadam Valliammai Bakery to voice their support for the Palestinians. 

It is interesting to note that a significant number of Muslim women actively took part in the demonstration, raising their voices and slogans to underscore their demands. Some of the slogans raised during the demonstration include, “Let the Zionist group fall”, “Inquilab Inquilab, Palestinian Inquilab”, “Lal Salaam, Assalaam, Intifada Inquilab”. These slogans are reminiscent of the slogans raised in JNU like the below:

During the demonstration, participants “stressed” the need for the Indian government to abstain from supporting Israel and instead rally behind the Palestinian population. They said that except for the BJP and RSS, all political parties were united in their support for the people of Palestine.

Protestors alleged that the police permitted the BJP state president, Annamalai, to march during peak hours but refused permission for Muslims to march in support of the Palestinian people. They called on the Tamil Nadu government to address this “disparity”.

Several organisations and political parties, including Coimbatore Sunnat Jamaat Policy Federation, Jamaatul Ulama Sabha, IUML, DMUK, STPI, Manidhaneya Makkal Katchi, Manidhaneya Jananayaka Katchi, Tawheed Jamaat, and Welfare Party of India, took part in the demonstration.

The demonstration was presided over by Federation Coordinator A. Sadiq Ali. Coordinator Inayatullah. Other notable people like STPI State Secretary Raja Hussain, Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam State Speaker Rex Rafi, and many others participated and spoke at the event.

One of the speakers said, “If there is a terrorist state in this world, the first country is Israel and the second is the one we are living in. I won’t call it India because India has always stood on the side of peace. There have been many Prime Ministers in India, starting from Nehru up to Manmohan Singh, there have been several PMs. None of them went on an official trip to Israel. But Modi went on an official visit to Israel. During his visit, Israel PM Netanyahu said, “We had to wait 70 years for an Indian PM to visit Israel”. Modi fulfilled the 70-year longing of Israel.”

The participants condemned the Indian government for supporting the Israeli government and urged the handover of occupied Palestinian territories to the appropriate people. 

It is noteworthy that terror attacks in Tamil Nadu have predominantly taken place in Coimbatore – the 1998 serial blasts and the blast near Kottai Easwaran Temple in 2022.

Denial Of Permission To RSS March In TN

While on the one hand, the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government permits such divisive demonstrations, they refused to permit RSS marches on 22 and 29 October 2023, from being held despite a clearance given by the courts. The court approved route marches in 11 districts, but in three districts, the request was denied. In these districts, the police department cited a lack of personnel available for security due to concurrent events.

It is a customary practice for the RSS volunteers to participate in a parade, donning their uniforms during the Vijayadashami festival, which aligns with the organisation’s founding in 1925. President of RSS Tamil Nadu (South), A Adalarsan expressed concern that the police have increasingly been denying permission for these marches. 

This was the same scenario in 2022 as well when the RSS took the matter to court. 

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Why Narendra Modi HAS To Return As PM In 2024 No Matter What

By
Alok Bhatt
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Given the kind of world we are witnessing & the associated geopolitical challenges, likely to pan out over the course of next 7 years; I am convinced that India’s need for Narendra Modi as its Prime Minister is more pronounced today than ever before.

In other words, his 9+ yrs of Prime Ministership has given him experience and insight, that will serve us best, when turbulence starts to hit the world.

Honestly, I shudder to think of having a govt other than that of Narendra Modi in these crucial times. Hypothetically asking, can u imagine having a PM like a compromised Rahul Gandhi or a powerless Manmohan Singh to help tide over the crisis and challenges, that current geopolitical turbulence is likely to throw during next 7 years.

I’m not unduly perturbed about the development or everything else as it is guaranteed with PM Modi at the helm of the Indian affairs.

Our need for him is more pronounced now for geopolitical reasons.

The Geopolitical Need: The American Example

An American news outlet Axios has published an article about how American insiders feel that the challenges they are witnessing are never felt since the end of World War 2.

It is undeniable truth that America ruled the world for long and has influenced modern world like no other nation. They created a world order of their own to maintain their supremacy.

However, American hegemony and its control of the old world order is experiencing extreme resistance from the rising powers and alliances. New blocks are forming at the rapid pace and old ones are becoming inconsequential. The bitter truth is that Ukraine war has busted the halo, they had created around NATO. Multilateral international bodies like UNO are already past their prime and current war in Gaza has again proven its uselessness.

Amidst all this, America is severely divided down the middle and doesn’t look prepared to deal with the ensuing challenges. And the reasons thereof can be found within US only. America, in the name of progressives, ended up creating a Frankenstein monster within America. This has dented the advantage it has been enjoying ever since it became a world power – American geographical separation from the war theatres.

Yes, it is a fact that the one reason why USA could rule the world, lies in the fact that it was geographically separated from all the theatres of war. This meant that while it could participate in the wars elsewhere, others had no ability to hit back. This theory is proven by the fact that two events that shook America were attacks on American soil – Pearl Harbour and 9/11 and America retaliated in exactly same fashion – taking the war into other theatres!

However, unfortunately for them, this advantage is now gone and they have, the Frankenstein monster, they helped create, to blame for that. It is no rocket science that the ideological wars can never be defeated with arms and ammunition and a deeply divided America cannot fight the monster, they created. The pace of adjustments and conflict has been so severe that no force in the world can stop changes in the global pecking order anymore. The process of painful readjustment and realignment, that started with Ukraine, is now likely to intensify after Israel conflict. And it will causes implosion of western hegemony and the old world order. All the events that will cause this implosion will manifest in next few years and the entire process is going to be painfully devastating for the humanity and nations. India cannot ask for anyone better than Narendra Modi during these challenging times. For that we need continuity as man of his leadership skills and qualities alone can steer India safely out of turbulence, that is set to hit the world and consequently India. That is the biggest reason we ought to support him today; else our future generations will never forgive us!

The Civilizational Need: The Israel Example

Videos released by the Israeli Defence Force shows the barbarity and the savagery that was unleashed by Hamas terrorists upon innocent Israeli civilians. The video attached below is not for the faint-hearted. If you are able to muster enough courage to watch it till the end, understand that the Congress headed by its de-facto leader Rahul Gandhi and other parties of the I.N.D.I Alliance have not condemned this brutality or even named Hamas, in order to not antagonize Muslims.

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By doing so, they hope to win over the trust of the Muslim Jamats and there by the Muslim voters, consolidate them and harvest the votes during the elections. And once in power, that government will go to any extent and do everything possible to appease them. Just like what is happening in Karnataka now.

Imagine the plight of Israelis if they had an equivalent of a ‘secular’ party like Congress and its allies and a leader like Rahul Gandhi, that does votebank politics at times like this. There wouldn’t be an Israel at all. Israel as a country survives because of the strong Israeli State.

Hindus must realize why achievement of civilizational goals and shared objectives lies in strengthening unity; continuously win elections, form government and make difference of state and govt to disappear.

Modern India as it exists today, is oscillating between two ends – the Indian Government and the Indian State.

In the aftermath of 1947, Nehru managed a miracle and the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi by Nathuram Godse came as a blessing for him. He created an Indian State where every arm of the government was geared to work towards strengthening his family and its grip on India.

Result was that while his family kept becoming stronger and stronger, state became weak and Government was reduced to a mere facilitator of family goal of ruling India perpetually. So much so, that family didn’t even face any problem while pushing an Italian as a leader of a 5000 years old civilization.

Nehru built Modern Indian State for his personal greed and on a curtailed piece of land left after sacrificing a part of 5000 yers old civilization. Dare I say that while we have Bharat today, the land that gave Bharat its present shape, was sacrificed at the altar of Nehru’s personal greed. At the cost of repeating myself, let me reiterate that it was Godse who gave him a reason to go for the kill. He filled Hindus with so much guilt that Hindus even accepted a weak and anti Hindu state.

Coming back to video, my reason behind sharing it here was to bring home the importance of understanding how brutal other side is towards its perceived enemies and what they are capable of once security situation deteriorates.

The Need For Continuance Of Modi

In 2014, part of Hindu society realized the family’s game and took some remedial measures and we got the Modi govt.

To Narendra Modi’s credit, he realizes all this and is assiduously working on undoing the damage of 65 yrs, trying to bridge divide as existing between government and the state. He knows that in ancient India, the state, faith, government and culture, all worked for one goal which made Bharat a great power in the world. Narendra Modi is working towards that.

The fact is that he never felt shy of wearing his faith on his sleeves while discharging his duties as PM. Our unfortunate reality is that larger Hindu thought has NOT changed since invasions first began. However attempts to at least make us realize importance of cultivating common political thought and hence take a shot at power, did bear results. 2014 happened and immediately our security situation improved as Modi government took war into enemy camp.

Thanks to that we have a relatively much improved security internally today. But as a race with very short individual memories, we are bound to forget importance of work of Modi government in securing us. Not just individual memory, our civilizational memory is also taken for granted. And it is only through our civilizational wounds, that refuse to heal, we remember some of our past.

The IDF video does precisely that. It also reminds us of how Rahul Gandhi and his Congress didn’t even condemn terror, evident in the video. This shows how he is back to using age old methods to divide us Hindus on the basis of caste, language and religion – all in pursuit of his power.

While our society has kept pace with the intellectual development and everything that comes as a result of that, we keep forgetting that enemy – coopted by Rahul Gandhi types – is out to destroy our basic existence. As against us, Jews haven’t and that is why they have a state of their own and we don’t.

Today the reality is that we are moving towards that stage under the Modi Government, slowly & slowly. Enemy knows it well. It is incumbent upon us masses, thought leaders and intellectuals, to understand this fact and also work towards developing our collective Shatrubodh.

In conclusion, let me make it very very clear. If there is one enemy for the Hindus, it is Congress. Congress is the ONLY enemy of Hindus. Defeating Congress and anybody who is with them is hence essential.

Winning elections is important for forming government. Government is important for the Indian State and to merge the two into one – we need the Modi government to continue.

Alok Bhatt is a political commentator.

(This article is based on a thread on the same topic by Alok Bhatt)

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“Beware Of Woke Elements”: The Key Takeaways From RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s Vijayadayasami 2023 Speech

By
The Commune
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The annual Vijayadashami event of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) took place on Tuesday, 24 October 22023, in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

During this event, RSS leader Mohan Bhagwat addressed a large gathering of RSS volunteers and called upon the citizens to stay watchful against “divisive influences.”

His message centered on the importance of making informed voting choices, especially with upcoming assembly elections in five states scheduled for November 2023 and the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The Sarsanghchalak stressed the significance of choosing competent candidates.

“Some Elements Intentionally Disrupt Peace”

Bhagwat went on to offer guidance to voters, advising them not to yield to those aiming to create divisions and conflicts within society. He encouraged citizens to exercise their voting rights to counteract these efforts and choose the most capable leaders who genuinely serve their interests. He also cautioned against the use of inflammatory rhetoric and other strategies designed to manipulate public sentiment.

“Some elements deliberately disrupt peace in India. Fanaticism only breeds chaos, leading to conflicts worldwide,” he said.

“Beware Of Wokes”

Mohan Bhagwat cautioned society about harmful and pervasive entities identified as ‘wokes’.

“The purpose of Bharat’s rise has always been the welfare of the world. But as a natural consequence of this rise, the selfish, discriminatory and deceitful forces seeking their sectarian interests are subject to curbs and regulations. Hence, there is a continuous opposition from them,” he said.

“The core purpose of India’s progress has always been the betterment of the world. But as a natural outcome of this rise, there are selfish, discriminatory, and duplicitous forces pursuing their sectarian interests, and these are curbed and regulated. Hence, they continually oppose us,” he emphasized.

While these forces may appear to pursue lofty objectives under various ideological banners, their true intentions are quite different, he said. Irrespective of their ideology or the nature of their work, individuals with integrity who genuinely contribute always act as a barrier against such deceitful and detrimental forces, he further added.

“These destructive and all-consuming entities refer to themselves as cultural Marxists or Woke”, Mohan Bhagwat mentioned adding that despite identifying as ‘Marxists,’ they have strayed from Marxist principles since the 1920s.

“In reality, these so-called ‘wokes’ reject all forms of discipline, morality, virtue, culture, dignity, and self-control. They actively promote, reward, and encourage anarchy and immorality to grant absolute power to a small faction over the entire human populace.“, he said.

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat further highlighted how these ‘woke’ elements leverage their influence in media to disrupt the country’s educational and cultural foundations. Their strategy involves assuming control over the media and academia, fostering uncertainty, chaos, and corruption across the domains of education, culture, politics, and the social fabric.

He said that this environment enables them to perpetuate a vicious cycle of fear, confusion, and hatred. Bhagwat stressed that a society divided by internal conflicts and plagued by uncertainty becomes vulnerable to these destructive forces that perpetually seek control. He also introduced the term “Mantra Viplav” from the Indian tradition to describe the modus operandi of sowing disbelief, confusion, and mutual animosity among the people of a specific nation.

He warned that efforts are being made to forge alliances with these unfavorable forces within the nation in order to gain an advantage in political competitions. Bhagwat pointed out that this approach, aimed at achieving narrow political objectives, is unwise and harmful to the nation. He also lamented the current state of society, marked by amnesia, division fueled by various conflicts, and a relentless pursuit of self-centered goals tainted with bitterness and animosity.

Consequently, these destructive powers can garner support from internal or external sources seeking to undermine the unity of society and the nation, as exemplified by recent conflicts in Manipur, he said.

“Vested Interests Fueled Manipur Violence”

The RSS chief hinted at the involvement of extremist forces in the recent turmoil in Manipur, indicating that these forces were driven by vested interests and aimed to disrupt the government’s efforts to restore peace in the region. Bhagwat pointed out that the sudden emergence of enmity and hostility in Manipur, a state known for its peace in the past decade, underscores the presence of vested interests or external forces. These actors have added a communal dimension to the conflict between the Meiteis and Kukis in an attempt to foster discord.

He also said that these vested interests also made an effort to tarnish the reputation of the RSS, despite its volunteers’ selfless work to promote peace and unity in the troubled region of Manipur.

“Who has a vested interest in trying to drag and besmirch an organization like the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, which has been engaged in serving everyone without any bias for years, into this unfortunate incident without any reason? Which foreign powers may be interested in taking advantage of such unrest and instability in Manipur, located between Nagabhoomi and Mizoram in this border area? Does the geopolitics of Southeast Asia also have a role in these events? Despite there being a strong government in the country, on whose strength and instigation has this violence continued unabated for so many days? Why did this violence erupt and continue even though there was a state government that wanted to maintain the peace that had prevailed over the last 9 years? Now, when people on both sides of the conflict are seeking peace, which are these forces that are attempting to trigger hatred and violence by causing an incident as soon as any positive step is seen being taken in that direction?” asked Mohan Bhagwat.

“World Looking Towards Bharat”

The RSS chief used the recent Israel-Hamas conflict as an example to highlight how totalitarianism, exploitation, and acts of terrorism are causing widespread devastation in the world.

He emphasized that the world’s limited perspective makes it challenging to address these issues. Additionally, he mentioned that India’s unique values and principles position it to lead by example and contribute to global peace and prosperity. Mohan Bhagwat also praised India’s successful hosting of the G20 summit, with particular acclaim for its hospitality and diplomatic skills, suggesting that India’s global influence is on the rise.

“Bharat Becoming Unstoppable”

The RSS chief expressed pride in India’s unwavering progress. He commended India’s outstanding achievements in sports and science, specifically praising the Indian scientists who achieved the historic milestone of safely landing Chandrayaan-3 on the moon’s south pole on August 23, 2023. This marked India as the first country to accomplish a soft landing on the moon’s south pole and the fourth nation to reach the moon, following the United States, the former Soviet Union, and China.

Furthermore, Mohan Bhagwat celebrated the Indian athletes who brought immense honor to the nation with their exceptional performance at the Asian Games. India’s sportspersons secured 107 medals, including 28 gold, 38 silver, and 41 bronze, surpassing the 100-medal mark for the first time in the Asian Games.

He emphasized that the Chandrayaan Mission showcased India’s resurgence, combining the nation’s leadership’s determination with the scientific expertise and technical excellence of Indian scientists. Bhagwat highlighted the historic achievement of the Vikram Lander touching down on the moon’s South Pole, a first in the history of space exploration. This accomplishment has instilled a sense of pride and confidence across the country.

In addition to these achievements, the RSS leader confirmed that the installation of Lord Ram’s idol in the Ayodhya temple is scheduled for January 22, 2024. He proposed staging the event on a smaller scale in various locations to evoke the spirit of Lord Ram in people’s hearts and create an atmosphere of affection, responsibility, and goodwill within society.

(With inputs from OpIndia)

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ABVP Demands Apology From DMK Govt For Insult To National Flag During Pak-Afg Match In Chepauk

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The Commune
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The Akila Bharatha Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has strongly denounced the deplorable incident where the Indian national flag was thrown into a dustbin during the recent Pakistan Vs Afghanistan cricket match at the M.A. Chidambaram Chepauk Stadium in Chepauk, Chennai.

It was reported that ticket-holding spectators to the Pakistan versus Afghanistan world cup match at the Chepauk stadium were prevented from carrying the Indian tricolour with them.

According to a report by News Tamil 24×7,  one of the police officials dumped the seized Indian flags into a dustbin which enraged the people. Later, the same police official took the flag from the bin and kept it inside his car.

On the other hand, those wearing Pakistani team t-shirts have been allowed inside the stadium notes the News Tamil 24×7 report.

In an official statement, the ABVP remarked, “Today’s incident reminds us of the mistreatment our athletes faced in the past in foreign lands, which is disheartening to witness happening on our own soil. The national flag is a symbol of immense importance, representing the unity and integrity of our nation. Consequently, any act of disrespect towards it is unacceptable and contradicts the core values of our nation.”

Yagyvalkya Shukla, the national general secretary of ABVP, emphasized, “This issue cannot be treated lightly. It is deeply embarrassing and shameful to witness such disrespect towards our national flag. ABVP remains steadfast in its commitment to preserving the sanctity of the Tricolour and preventing any tarnishing of our nation’s honor. ABVP demands the strictest action against the responsible police officers for this grave offense and calls on the DMK government to issue an apology to the people of India.”

The ABVP chapter of North Tamil Nadu has urged that the DMK government should apologize and strict action be taken on the police official who insulted the flag. In its press release, it stated that the insult to the Indian national flag happened when the police department comes under the ambit of the DMK government headed by MK Stalin and the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) which is helmed by the DMK Minister Ponmudi’s son Ashok Sigamani.

The ABVP said that they would carry out protests across the country condemning the insult to the Indian national flag.

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Kerala Govt To Create ‘Islam in Kerala’ Microsite To Woo ‘Tourists’, Agenda And Historical Accuracy Questioned

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P. A. Mohammed Riyas, son-in-law of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and the Minister for Public Works & Tourism in Communist-ruled Kerala, is set to create a microsite on ‘Islam in Kerala’ with the aim of promoting tourism in the state, as reported by The Hindu.

The purpose of this microsite is to provide tourists with insights into the historical roots of Islam in Kerala, and for this digital production project, a budget of ₹93.8 lakh has been allocated. A senior official from Kerala Tourism emphasized the rich historical and cultural significance of Islam in Kerala, tracing its origins back to the 7th century. The digital production seeks to shed light on the early years of Islam in the region, covering topics such as mosques, architectural heritage, lifestyle, culture, art forms, and festivals.

The aim of this project is to compile comprehensive information about the Islamic influence that has shaped Kerala over the centuries, with the goal of attracting religious scholars and historians to the state.

The Muslims of Kerala suffer from an identity crisis and this effort is clearly being made to show that Islam in Kerala and the Malabar coast is as old as Islam in Arabia.

Many say that this is nothing but an effort to promote Islam in Kerala using distorted history.

This effort may further solidify historically disputed claims, such as the Cheraman Mosque’s supposed dating back to the 7th century, which some consider a myth. As a result, concerns have arisen regarding the historical accuracy of the Kerala Tourism Minister’s microsite project, ‘Islam in Kerala.’

 

The microsite, titled ‘Islam in Kerala,’ will be structured into six chapters and intends to showcase it to both international and domestic tourists.

The first chapter will delve into the ‘History of Islam in Kerala,’ detailing how Islam established itself in Kerala through traders and their initial settlements along the Malabar coast.

In Chapter Two, the microsite will explore Islamic pilgrimage centers in the state, extending from Beemapally in Thiruvananthapuram to Juma Masjid in Kasaragod, featuring several ancient mosques that serve as pilgrimage destinations.

Chapter Three will focus on the culinary traditions of Muslims, particularly the Mappila cuisine, which is a fusion of Kerala, Persian, Yemeni, and Arabian culinary influences which is true.

The fourth chapter will highlight the community’s lifestyle, including attire worn during weddings and related ceremonies, with the aim of drawing tourists’ interest. However, this part can be contested as the attire worn during weddings and related ceremonies has now changed due to the influence of Arab culture which has now been inculcated by the Muslims in Kerala 

Chapter Five will center on architecture, emphasizing the blend of Arabian traditions with indigenous construction techniques in Kerala, while the final chapter, Chapter Six, will explore the art forms and festivals of Muslims in Kerala, including the influence of Mappila songs, popular folklore that originated in the 16th century.

The initiative is in line with similar microsites created by Kerala Tourism on Christianity, Judaism, and temples in the state.

Regarding the historical background of the Cheraman Juma Mosque, there are differing accounts. Some myths claim it was built in the 7th century, but several scholars dispute this, suggesting a later date, possibly the 14th or 15th century, based on architectural style. According to the Cheraman Mosque’s website, Cheraman Perumal, the reigning King of Kerala with Kodungallur as its capital, converted to Islam towards the end of his life.

Before his passing, he wrote letters to local rulers in Malabar and entrusted them to his friends. When Malik Bin Dinar and his companions arrived in Kodungallur, they delivered the letters to the ruling chieftains, who granted permission to establish mosques in various places. The first mosque in India was constructed in Kodungallur, with Malik Bin Dinar serving as its first Ghazi.

The fact is in Kerala, Muslims claim that Cheraman Perumal converted to Islam before he died and Christians also make the claim that gives them historical veracity. Muslims say that Cheraman Perumal travelled to Mecca in 629 CE when Prophet Mohammad was alive and converted to Islam. At the same time, Christians claim Cheraman was very close to St. Thomas and had converted to Christianity and that he died in the house of St Thomas in Mylapore and not in Mecca.

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Harmonizing Tradition And Modernity: An Insightful Interview With Multifaceted Artist Sivasri Skandaprasad

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Try searching for ‘Sivasri Skandaprasad’ on Google and a Malayalam Manorama article pops up describing her as a ‘look alike’ of renowned dancer Shobana. Sivasri Skandaprasad too is a trained dancer. But she is not just that. She dons many hats as a carnatic vocalist, dancer, model, entrepreneur and an educationist.

Sivasri was born into a musical family. Her doting father Seerkazhi Sri J. Skandaprasad, who accompanies her for almost all performances and public appearances, is himself a renowned Mridangam Vidwan. She carries the heritage of her paternal lineage, being the granddaughter of the late Kalaimamani Seerkazhi R. Jayaraman, a well-established musician, and Smt. Shanthi Jayaraman, a renowned vocal accompanist for leading Bharatanatyam performers. On her maternal side, she is the granddaughter of the Thennangur Gnananandagiri Peetham, His Holiness Sri Namanandagiri Swamigal, a Namasankeerthanam exponent.

Sivasri holds a B.Tech degree in Bio-Engineering from SASTRA University, Thanjavur, and is currently pursuing an MA in Bharatanatyam from the University of Madras, alongside a Sanskrit degree from The Madras Sanskrit College.

But her academic pursuits get only a part of her time. She is in her element when she is performing, especially Namasankeerthanam.

The divinity within Sivasri Skandaprasad radiates through her face and reverberates through her voice. Her carnatic music recitals, are not just about churning out one rendition after another but carries with it a compelling narration that captures her audience.

She is trying to revive the age old Namasankeerthana tradition to spread Bhakti in streets. Recently, she was conferred the Ustad Bismillah Khan Award for culture by SMaRT (Samachar Manyata association for Research & Training).

Image Credits: Sivasri Skandaprasad Instagram

Through this conversation, we get a glimpse into the mind and heart of an artist who has dedicated her life to music and bhakti. Join us as we uncover the symphony of Sivasri Skandaprasad’s journey.

The Commune: How did it all begin? (How did you end up where you are now, a brief introduction about  yourself and your journey)

Sivasri Skandaprasad: I was exposed to Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam very early, thanks to my family of  musicians and dancers. I was performing Bharatanatyam and giving concerts until Covid happened.  The pandemic transformed me into a musician from a dancer. I learnt so much and realised how  grounding the process was. My identity changed completely in just a year. That is when I realised the impact this transformation would have over a huge community of youngsters if oriented properly. Ahuti was born. I decided to make Ahuti into a transformative experience where the individuals who come aboard, mature into the best version of themselves with the help of cultural upliftment. 

TC: We know you’re an artist and a budding entrepreneur. Tell us about a Sivasri whom we’re not  aware of. 

SS: I spend quite a significant amount of time meditating. I believe it answers a lot of my questions. I also wish to call myself an eco-warrior, intending to bring about a lot of sustainability measures at home and around me and eventually build an environment sensitive community. I love travelling to different places and learning about their culture. And crazy about all vegetarian cuisines across the globe. Food makes me so happy.

TC: How do you balance your academic pursuits with your passion for music and dance? Isn’t it hectic?

SS: I have a lot of time, still, that my Appa thinks gets wasted. In spite of my academics, arts, and organisation, I am not doing justice to the time I still have left. I’m hoping to squeeze more work from myself so that I can utilise the remaining time 🙂

TC: What genres or styles within classical music do you enjoy performing the most, and why?

SS: I enjoy all genres of classical music. I would say I enjoy the Bhava across all genres. I enjoy Bhakti the most, with all other bhavas following after. Bhakti is all about surrender and I find solace in that complete surrender to God.

TC: You once posted a video of yourself in free hair, singing Arunagirinathar’s Tiruppugazh. While  many appreciated your singing, a few were focused on your hair. Time and again, whenever you  post a photo of yourself in modern attire, many come to your comments and tell you how you  should dress up. How do you find this moral policing? How do you strike a balance between  tradition and keeping up with the Gen-Z trend?

SS: Many a times tradition is confused with appearance. If there is someone clad in a saree, hair braided and decorated with flowers, with a bindi that is considered legit enough by a certain group  of pseudo-orthodox people, wearing basic jewellery (at least) and walks around with the clinking of anklets, they are considered traditional and only they are capable of Bhakti. Nobody cares if they actually host the core values of a true Hindu. This is the incorrect understanding of tradition, by multiple generations of egoistic and ignorant pseudo-conservatives, who are the sole reason for mass production of today’s wokes and liberals. One doesn’t stop being a bhakta or a true Hindu  because of their outward appearance. How we dress, how we make ourselves presentable, has been evolving with time, and the best way is to keep up with the times. Fashion is changing everyday. And there is something great in making it our own, while we are still the same hard core Bharatiya, within. 

TC: There is always this criticism that carnatic music is an area by the Brahmins for the Brahmins. Your thoughts?

SS: Music doesn’t know the Sādhaka, It knows only the sādhana. Music belongs to all, irrespective  of the genre. Carnatic music is an acquired talent for the Brahmin community. According to history,  South Indian classical music was learnt and performed by PāNars, isai vellaLars and devadasis in  temples, as an offering to the deity. They were and still continue to be natural musicians. There is a tendency to associate anything with a structure and grammar with Brahmins (Carnatic) and  anything free flowing, with the rest (Folk), which is erroneous. If one can learn with sincerity, put in  the hours of Sadhana the art demands, and excel in the same, then music is theirs.

TC: Do you think today’s youngsters lack spiritual quotient and are drifting away from Indian traditions and culture?

SS: Yes, a considerable section of the youth lack spiritual quotient. In fact it is a serious concern  today, that Indian art (Bharatiya Kala) and divinity are being viewed as two mutually exclusive  concepts. This needs to be nipped in the bud and the divinity of this land’s tradition and culture must be restored. 

TC: Tell us about Ahuti

SS: Ahuti is an organisation, conceived primarily for nation building. It is to develop the youth of  Bharat into highly disciplined, self-reliant, and culturally strong individuals. We aim to transform  the young of this country during this Amritkaal. Making Bharat the modern Vishwaguru, is possible only through its culture and spirituality. Hence, besides education, scientific innovations, economy,  sports and politics, it is the cultural and spiritual youth of the nation, that hold the invisible reigns of  this Dharm rath. Ahuti aims to achieve this in Godspeed as it is the need of the hour.

TC: You’ve many fans. But whose fan are you? Are there any artists, both classical and contemporary, who inspire your work? Who do you look up to?

SS: Every artiste is unique. I learn and take inspiration from everyone around. As my Guru once  said, we should absorb the good thoughts, intentions and actions even if it is from a toddler and  reject negativity even if it is from the elders. So yeah. I’m a fan of anyone whose intentions are  good.

TC: Who is your biggest critic?

SS: I am my biggest critic. Mostly ruthless, as I know my strengths and weaknesses better than  anyone else. I, consistently try to be a better version of myself, so that I don’t look back and regret  my actions or inactions.

TC: Recently you had posted a birthday wish for PM Modi exalting him. Is Sivasri political? Is there an aspiring Parliamentarian inside Sivasri?

I admire my PM Modiji for his relentless service towards Bharat. He is setting an example to the young of Bharat. By wishing him for his birthday, I just prayed to God, to bless this Tapasvi of a leader with a long life. Every eligible citizen of Bharat elects their leader, and I’m one of them. So in a way everyone is political. Apart from this, I have nothing to do with active politics. I am a performing artist and an educationist.

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Puthiya Thalaimurai Deputy Chief Of Bureau Peddles Lies About Agniveer Pension Aids; Deletes Tweet Later

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The Deputy Chief of Bureau at Puthiya Thalaimurai, Ramesh Murugesan recently spread false information regarding the pension scheme of the Agniveer program, designed to recruit young soldiers for the Indian Army.

On a Twitter post, Mr. Murugesan erroneously claimed that Akshay Lakshman, a soldier recruited under the Agniveer program who attained martyrdom, would not receive any pension benefits. His tweet read, “Akshay Lakshman is the soldier recruited under Agniveer and attained martyrdom, but, like his colleagues, he won’t get any pension aids.”

Rahul Gandhi also tweeted on the matter, saying, “A young man was martyred for the country – no gratuity, no other military facilities for his service, and no pension to his family in martyrdom. Agniveer is a plan to insult the heroes of India.”

Mr. Gandhi’s statement sparked controversy and criticism from various quarters, including the Indian Army.

The Indian Army swiftly moved to clarify the situation and rectify the misinformation. In an official statement, they clarified that the emoluments due to Lakshman’s family, and to the next of kin of other Agniveers who die in the line of duty, will be given a substantial compensation. According to the Army’s official tweet, these emoluments included:

1. A non-contributory insurance sum amounting to ₹48 lakh.
2. Compensation of ₹44 lakh.
3. 30 percent of Seva Nidhi contributed by the Agniveer, with equal matching contribution by the government, and interest thereon.
4. Pay for the balance tenure from the date of death, till completion of four years, which was over ₹13 lakh.
5. Contributions of ₹8 lakh from the Armed Forces Battle Casualty Fund.
6. Immediate financial assistance of ₹30,000 from the Army Wives Welfare Association for the next of kin.

After the lies of the Puthiya Thalaimurai journalist was called out, he later deleted the tweet.

About Puthiya Thalaimurai

Tamil mainstream news outlet Puthiya Thalaimurai is known for peddling propaganda favourable to the DMK and Congress.

A senior correspondent belonging to one Puthiya Thalaimurai, was caught peddling fake news saying that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had refused to meet Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami citing budget consultation work.

Very recently, the Dravidianist media has been peddling anti-Israel rhetoric saying that the attack has been response to the “oppressive” Israeli occupation.

Despite ample video and photographic evidence of the barbarity unleashed by Hamas terrorists, a Puthiya Thalaimurai journalist Thamizhiniyan said “Though it is being said that this attack was done by the Hamas, Israel has been continuously for years committing excesses against Palestinians. This is what people who spoke said before.”

He also peddled borderline anti-Semitism saying that the attack on Israel has gained worldwide traction because Israelis (Jews) exist as power centres in many countries.

The English outlet of Puthiya Thalaimurai – The Federal. The handle had shared a caricature with the backdrop of the “flying kiss” depicting two Hindus referring to the “Kama Sutra” book and coming to the conclusion that since it was absent in this particular text, it must be a repulsive Western concept.

Niranjan Kumar, who claims himself to be a “journalist” has been caught peddling fake news several times, maing unverified claims fanning north-south divide. During Operation Ganga, he claimed that at ‘South Indian’ students are allegedly being discriminated in the evacuation operation.

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