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DMK Functionary Quits Party Citing Inaction On Illegal Mineral Smuggling

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The Commune
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DMK Functionary Quits Party Citing Inaction On Illegal Mineral Smuggling

A senior functionary of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) from Tirunelveli district has resigned from both his party post and primary membership, alleging that the ruling party has failed to act against large-scale illegal mineral smuggling from southern Tamil Nadu to Kerala, triggering sharp political reactions from opposition parties.

According to a news clipping from The Indian Express, the article states that Chandrasekar, a DMK office-bearer, resigned after repeated representations on mineral smuggling in the Western Ghats went unaddressed and that he stepped down despite holding an organisational position, citing environmental damage and hardship to residents. The report also notes that DMK district secretary R Avudaiyappan later claimed Chandrasekar had written the resignation letter as he wanted to join another party.

The DMK functionary, identified as Kadayam Chandrasekar, served as the Deputy Organiser of the DMK’s Tirunelveli West District Environment Wing. His resignation letter, addressed to DMK president and Chief Minister MK Stalin, has since become public and has intensified the political controversy.

In his letter, as reported in OneIndia Tamil, Chandrasekar wrote, “I served the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam as the Tirunelveli West District Environment Deputy Organiser. In Kadayam Union, which comes under the Alangulam Assembly constituency of Tenkasi district, a large quantity of minerals is being transported to Kerala. Heavy vehicles are causing severe hardship to the public. I have repeatedly informed you about the long-term environmental consequences, but nothing has come of it. As the District Environment Deputy Organiser, I am unable to protect and preserve the environment of our area. Therefore, I am resigning from my post. I am a student of Thanthai Periyar, Arignar Anna, and Dr Kalaignar, who taught me self-respect. In order to protect my self-respect, I am also resigning from my primary membership.”

Chandrasekar’s resignation has provided ammunition to opposition parties, which have accused the DMK government of deliberately turning a blind eye to illegal mining and mineral transportation.

Reacting to the development, Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai posted on X: “A DMK functionary has resigned from his party post and primary membership in protest against the DMK Govt’s wilful inaction in curbing rampant illegal mineral smuggling from Tenkasi district in TN to Kerala. Despite his repeated flagging of this grave issue to TN CM Thiru @mkstalin, no corrective steps have been taken. Illegal mining has become a deep-rooted menace in Tamil Nadu. Yet, it does not even feature at the bottom of the priority list of this corrupt DMK regime, one where both former and serving Ministers have been principal enablers of these unlawful practices. Every single day, thousands of lorries illegally ferry minerals across state borders, inflicting untold hardship on residents and accelerating the irreversible destruction of the region’s natural resources. DMK would now spend all its resources discrediting the person who raised the issue rather than addressing the actual problem.”

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No Stalin And Karunanidhi, No Warranty: ELCOT’s Warns As Students Who Received Free Laptops Remove DMK Leaders Pics

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The Commune
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No Stalin, No Karunanidhi, No Warranty: ELCOT’s Warning Over Free Laptops

The Tamil Nadu government’s free laptop distribution scheme has triggered controversy after students began removing or covering the printed images of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi from the devices supplied under the programme.

The laptop distribution event was held on 5 January 2026 at the Chennai Trade Centre in Nandambakkam, where Chief Minister Stalin formally launched the scheme and handed over laptops to students. The devices carry printed political branding on both the exterior and interior surfaces. On the upper surface, the laptops display Karunanidhi’s portrait and his signature along with the slogan “Tamil Will Win”, while Stalin’s photograph, signature, and the words “Tamil Nadu Will Win”, along with the Tamil Nadu state emblem also printed. Stalin’s portrait has additionally been placed near the mouse area on the device.

The use of political leaders’ images on government-funded welfare scheme products has become a major subject of public debate. During the earlier AIADMK regime, laptops distributed to students had carried Jayalalithaa’s image in the form of a sticker, which many students chose to remove. In the current scheme, instead of removable stickers, the DMK government has supplied laptops with directly printed images, making removal difficult. Students are now pasting stickers over the images to conceal them, and videos of this process are being widely shared on social media.

The laptops are being distributed under the Tamil Nadu government’s “Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil” (The World in Your Hands) scheme, which aims to improve students’ technological knowledge and digital skills. Under the first phase of the scheme, 10 lakh students are being provided free laptops at a cost of approximately ₹2,000 crore. The laptops have been procured through the state-run ELCOT (Tamil Nadu Electronics Corporation) from international brands including Acer, Dell, and HP.

However, the political branding on the devices has led to visible resistance from some students. Several students have been pouring thinner and other liquids to erase the images of Stalin and Karunanidhi. Others are scraping off the portraits using blades and sharp tools. Some students are covering the images with stickers of film actors (Vijay), actresses, Spider-Man, Avatar movie scenes, and other popular visuals. Many of these acts are being recorded on video and circulated widely on social media platforms.

Following the spread of these videos, ELCOT issued a formal advisory to students and educational institutions. The corporation stated that all government-issued laptops come with a one-year comprehensive warranty, under which students are eligible for free repairs at designated service centres if any malfunction occurs.

However, ELCOT made it clear that to be eligible for warranty coverage, the Tamil Nadu government emblem and the photographs of the Chief Minister and former Chief Minister printed on the laptop must remain intact. If these images or symbols are erased, scratched out, or covered, the warranty will become invalid. The corporation also warned that all serial numbers on the laptops must remain visible and undamaged, or else warranty service will not be provided.

Source: KalkiOnline

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DMK Reportedly Bullies Congress Student Leader Into Deleting Post Mocking Karunanidhi Look-Alike In Parasakthi Film

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The Commune
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DMK Reportedly Bullies Congress Student Leader Into Deleting Post Over Karunanidhi Mockery In Parasakthi Film

With the release of the pro-DMK propaganda film Parasakthi, several clippings of the film from the audience in theatres started circulating on social media.

The film has drawn attention for scenes depicting alleged excesses under the Congress government, which has in turn led to an escalating online clash between supporters of the Congress and the DMK.

Many ridiculed the appearance of a few characters and questioned why they had been made so. For instance, former PM Indira Gandhi was looking ghastly in her appearance in the film.

Not taking this lightly, Congress members and supporters of the party started mocking the former CM Karunanidhi portrayed in the film.

One such case was when the All India Congress Student Union executive named “Salam Mass” reacted to online content about the film by posting, “Who is this clown, someone tell me?” The remark was widely circulated on social media and drew sharp reactions across the spectrum.

Following this, several DMK members and supporters of the party lashed out at the handle for the remarks.

Subsequently, the post was deleted.

According to the Congress student leader, sustained pressure from DMK members and pro-DMK Dravidianist accounts led to the post being taken down. In a subsequent message on his X handle, he explained the deletion, writing: “The post I made this morning was a response to the continuous false accusations that online DMK members are making against the great leader Kamaraj, Indira Gandhi, and many others. Shortly after I posted it, due to the continuous pressure exerted by some key DMK functionaries from their office on our party’s office bearers to remove my post, I have deleted it to avoid causing any embarrassment to the party leadership. Otherwise, there is nothing for the online DMK members to crow about here. I am a proud Tamilian who walks hand-in-hand with leader Rahul Gandhi. No matter how much mud you throw at me, calling me a ‘Sanghi’, it will not stick to me.”

The episode has added to the growing political tension between the Congress and its DMK ally in Tamil Nadu, particularly as debates over historical narratives and cinematic portrayals spill over into social media and party politics.

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‘When 13 States Accept It, How Can You Alone Oppose?’ – Historical Sources Reveal EVR’s Stance Against 1965 Anti-Hindi Agitation In TN

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The Commune
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‘When 13 States Accept It, How Can You Alone Oppose?’ - What EV Ramasamy Reportedly Said About Anti-Hindi Agitation In TN EVR

A renewed political debate has emerged over the role of EV Ramasamy (hailed as Periyar by his followers) during the 1965 anti-Hindi agitation, with historical writings and magazine records being cited to challenge the dominant narrative associated with the Dravidian movement.

Writings from the period indicate that EVR, despite being projected in later years as the father of the anti-Hindi movement, had in fact taken positions that sharply diverged from the student-led agitation of 1965. According to material published at the time in the magazine Thenmozhi, EVR had asked, “What will be spoiled if Hindi comes? When 13 states accept it, how can you alone oppose it?”

These views were strongly opposed by Tamil scholars and activists. Poet and scholar Pulavar VP Palanivelan wrote in response that “those who call Periyar the leader of the Tamil race are fools.”

 

Thenmozhi, edited under the leadership of Devaneya Pavanar and Perunchithiranar, published sustained rebuttals to Periyar’s statements during the agitation.

In Nedumaran’s Kurinji Pongal Special Issue (1965), Periyar was asked about the growing student protests. He replied, “The weakness and leniency of the government are the reasons for the increase of indiscipline and hooliganism among our students.”

While former Chief Minister K Kamaraj had reportedly suggested that the agitation was seen in the North as an attempt to weaken the Congress, Periyar went further, describing it as “a hooligans’ agitation” and saying the Congress government had failed by not suppressing it.

At the same time, C Rajagopalachari (Rajaji) wrote that “English alone is the path to unity” and warned that opposing Hindi would create divisive feelings. EVR, writing in Viduthalai, responded by sharply criticising the DMK, stating, “Because a crowd has got ready to fall at the feet of Brahmins for the sake of positions, such anti-Hindi activities are growing.”

Thenmozhi countered this by writing, “The Tamil Brahmin is far superior to the Hindi Brahmin,” a remark widely interpreted as accusing Periyar of aligning himself with North Indian elites rather than Tamil interests.

This exchange reportedly led to heightened tensions, after which Periyar proposed drastic measures, declaring, “Do not worry about elections. Declare both the Swatantra Party and the ‘teardrop’ (DMK) illegal and ban them. Ban all newspapers. Impose a gag law so that no one can speak about the anti-Hindi issue.”

As protests intensified and turned violent, marked by police firing, student deaths, and suicides, CN Annadurai called on students to step back, stating that the agitation should be left to elders and that student violence had no connection with his party.

EVR, however, later wrote in Viduthalai (1965), “Only after I ordered Kazhagam cadres to take burning ghee, matchboxes and knives to suppress the Hindi agitators did the agitation fearfully come to an end.”

In later years, Periyar also criticised Tamil nationalist rhetoric itself. In a 1967 article in Viduthalai, he wrote, “Those who cannot make a living in any other way in our country try to survive in the name of Tamil. Their desperation is what appears as cries like ‘Tamil must be protected’, ‘I will work for Tamil’, ‘I will die for Tamil’. Other people should not get trapped and deceived by this.”

Large sections of Dravidian politics have sought to downplay or erase these aspects of EVR’s record. These writings raise questions about how the history of the anti-Hindi movement has been presented, and whether there is room today for an open and structured debate on EVR’s role during one of the most turbulent chapters in Tamil Nadu’s political history.

(This article is based on a Facebook Post By Sundararaja Cholan)

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“What Would Have Happened If CM Visited Vengaivayal?” A Raja Defends Stalin’s Absence After Faeces In Water Tank Incident

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The Commune
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"What Would Have Happened If CM Visited Vengaivayal?" A Raja Defends Stalin’s Absence After Faeces In Water Tank Incident

At a public interaction, DMK Member of Parliament A Raja faced pointed questions from the audience over Chief Minister MK Stalin’s failure to visit Vengaivayal, the Tamil Nadu village where a Dalit settlement’s drinking water tank was contaminated with human waste.

A member of the audience asked Raja, “We ask the social justice question of why PM Modi did not visit Manipur. But our CM Stalin did not visit Vengaivayal, this is social injustice.”

Raja responded by questioning the comparison, asking, “Do you think the severity of Vengaivayal and Manipur issues are same?”

The audience member replied, “Everything is injustice.” When people began clapping in support of this remark, Raja interrupted, saying, “Wait, wait.”

Raja then elaborated on his position, saying, “Do we take the same tablet for blood cancer and headache? This is a good question. We exhausted all things scientifically. Two theories are there – whether they are same caste or different castes. We do not disagree that it was wrong. But do you know what happened in Manipur? In Manipur, they paraded a woman naked with military in broad daylight and gangraped by 15 people and you are justifying it in Parliament. Governor did not come out, you think all this was happening ordinarily. Sir don’t compare.”

Despite repeated questions on why the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister had not visited Vengaivayal, Raja defended the government’s handling of the case, saying, “What would have happened if he went? We are investigating under CBI, forensic, everything. That is a lone wolf attack. It was a human right violation by putting faeces in a tank.”

It is noteworthy that A Raja belongs to the Dalit community himself and fights the Parliamentary elections from Nilgiris, a reserved constituency.

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No Brahmin, No Politics: The Hollow Core Of Dravidianism

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Hydra
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A few days ago, we saw the IIT Madras head, Prof Kamakoti Veezhinathan, praising the Stalin government for the quality of laptops they had given the students of the state.

One would wonder how a Dravidianist party that denounced Brahmins, whose ideologue called for the genocide of Brahmins, can share a stage with one? That too with Prof Kamakoti, whose IIT is giving sleepless nights to the Dravidianists – haven’t you heard the man who vulgarized Lord Nataraja claim SC students are unaliving themselves at IIT more in number than Brahmin kids?

Why did they have to bring Dr Kamakoti on stage and have him praise the government? The answer lies in the fact that they crave Brahmin validation just as much as they crave the white man’s validation.  Dravidianists entire existence will become zilch, worthless if you remove Brahmin from the equation. Some days ago, a Prof Jayaraman spoke about an arithmetic formula where he said Tamil – Parpaan (Brahmin) = Dravidian.

Let us change this a bit; Dravidianism – Brahmin = 0.

For all the talk about 100 years of social justice and taking pride in driving out Brahmins from Tamil Nadu, the Dravidianists still keep talking about the minuscule percentage that continues to live in the state. Remove Brahmins from the discourse, and the Dravidianist ecosystem will collapse.

Their so-called enemy’s existence is what keeps them alive. Dare them to speak about the other castes in the state, they won’t. Truth be told, the Justice Party came to existence because of a few disgruntled landed dominante caste members upset with the upward economic mobility of Brahmins. On the other hand, the Dravidianist DMK had to take the help of Rajaji, a Brahmin, to come to power. 

For a movement that keeps claiming it has “annihilated Brahminism,” it simply cannot stop talking about Brahmins. Everything, right from when they wake up, take a dump, till they go to bed, everything still revolves around them. Their speeches, textbooks, pop culture, and conferences – all have the same common feature – bash the Brahmin. 

And now even government events have to feature a Brahmin to have legitimacy. Just remove that Brahmin from the equation, as Prof Jayaraman did, and the whole thing has nothing to lean against; it just collapses. No enemy. No villain. No one to blame.

That’s why a Brahmin on stage matters so much. Not because of his expertise. Not because of governance. Because optics. “Look, even a Brahmin is praising us. Even they approve.”, that is the validation they want, badly. Ideology goes straight into the dustbin when insecurity rises.

This is also why caste is used so selectively. Brahmins are easy targets – politically and numerically insignificant. The safest punching bags. You can abuse them freely. Call them anything. Attribute anything to them. Ancient history, even when humans didn’t exist, modern problems, suicides, failures – stretch it back to even a zillion years – the blame is always on the paarpaan, the Brahmin. Who cares about evidence as long as the one who is blamed is the Brahmin?

There is no such sustained attack on dominant non-Brahmin castes. No serious questioning of who actually holds power today. No real discussion of internal hierarchies within the Dravidian ecosystem. No account of how the Scheduled Castes have lived under governments that endlessly boast about establishing “social justice.” That conversation never happens and will never happen. Because that mirror is dangerous – it is looking at them.

So the Brahmin is kept alive in the story, mocked when convenient, abused when useful, summoned when legitimacy is required, dismissed, and then quietly brought back on stage when a photo-op is needed – rinse and repeat.

Remove the Brahmin from the narrative, and what remains isn’t social justice. It’s a power structure that doesn’t want to reflect upon itself. That is why the obsession doesn’t end.  And that is why, after a hundred years of claiming victory, the supposedly defeated enemy still sits right at the Centre of their politics.

Hydra is a political writer.

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“Can We Call You Muttal (Fool) Mu Ka Stalin?” BJP Leader Annamalai Fires At Stalin Over ‘Avadhuru Shah’ Jibe

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The Commune
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Bharatiya Janata Party leader K Annamalai launched a blistering verbal attack on Chief Minister MK Stalin at an event, sharply criticising the state government’s conduct and accusing the leadership of using improper language for central ministers ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election scheduled for later this year.

Addressing supporters, Annamalai said, “Today, our Chief Minister has not stopped with that; he is moving to the next stage. He says it is not Amit Shah, but Avadhuru Shah, he is speaking defamatorily it seems, so he (the Chief Minister) has given Amit Shah the name ‘Avadhuru Shah’.” He went on to challenge the state’s ruling leadership, asserting: “Sir, Chief Minister, with great responsibility, humility, and dignity, I ask you: can we call you ‘Muttāl MK Stalin’ [‘Fool MK Stalin’] for running the government in a foolish manner? Would it even take one minute to say that?”

Annamalai further criticised what he described as the need for “restraint of the tongue,” and alleged that such restraint was lacking not only among DMK ministers but also with the Chief Minister himself. He added: “But restraint of the tongue is needed — not only for the ministers of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, but also for the Chief Minister himself. To speak back, would it take even one minute for us, sir? We have never been afraid of you. And we are never going to be afraid of you.”

 

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Ten Controversies That Define Vishal Dadlani’s Public Life

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The Commune
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On 5 January 2026, the Supreme Court rejected the bail petitions of Umar Khalid, who has been described by investigative agencies as a “key conspirator” in the Delhi riots case. Following the court’s decision, a video posted by music composer Vishal Dadlani began circulating widely on social media.

In the video, Dadlani claimed that a clip allegedly showing Umar Khalid raising anti-national slogans was doctored. However, Umar Khalid has previously made controversial statements at multiple public forums, including remarks in support of Kashmir’s independence and comments critical of the Supreme Court in connection with the Afzal Guru case.

This report is based on ten significant events related to Vishal Dadlani’s life and career, drawn from music records and publicly available information spanning the period from 1973 to 2025.

Background and Early Life

Vishal Dadlani was born on 28 June 1973 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, into a Sindhi family that had long been settled in the city. He completed his schooling at Hill Grange High School and later enrolled at Jai Hind College, University of Mumbai, where he studied for about two years between 1989 and 1990. He subsequently completed a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Churchgate. During his college years, his interests shifted decisively from academics toward rock music and live performance, laying the foundation for his future career in music.

Formation of Pentagram and Entry into Music

During his college years, Dadlani gravitated toward rock music, which led to the formation of “Pentagram,” one of India’s earliest and most prominent Indian rock bands. The band became known for its alternative sound and live performances, helping establish a non-film music culture in urban India. This phase marked Dadlani’s transition from an aspiring musician to a recognized performer and composer, eventually opening the door for his entry into mainstream Bollywood music as both a singer and music producer.

Playback Singing and Film Music Career

As a playback singer and composer, Vishal Dadlani delivered several commercially successful and popular songs across genres. His notable tracks include “Dhoom Again,” “Kurbaan Hua,” “Jee Le Zaraa,” “Marjaani,” “I Feel Good,” “Jab Mila Tu,” “Tu Meri,” “Swag Se Swagat,” “Bala,” and “Har Fun Maula.” Known for his energetic voice and contemporary style, Dadlani has contributed to over 280 songs. In 2004, as part of the Vishal–Shekhar duo, he won the Filmfare R.D. Burman Award for New Music Talent for Jhankaar Beats, and in 2012 received the IIFA Award for Best Background Score for Ra.One.

Television Career and Exit from Indian Idol

Vishal Dadlani became a household name on television as a judge on the popular singing reality show Indian Idol, first appearing in the role in 2013. His direct style of judging and on-screen persona attracted both popularity and criticism. On 8 April 2025, Dadlani officially exited the show, ending a long association that had significantly amplified his public visibility beyond the music industry.

Association with the Aam Aadmi Party

Dadlani’s political engagement began during the early phase of the India Against Corruption movement in 2011, which later gave rise to the Aam Aadmi Party. In 2015, he actively supported the party by contributing to its campaign messaging and composing the election song “Paanch Saal Kejriwal.” In 2020, he again backed the party by singing the campaign song “Lage Raho Kejriwal” for the Delhi Assembly elections and publicly campaigned for party candidates in areas such as Ramesh Nagar.

2016 Jain Monk Controversy and Apology

On 26 August 2016, Dadlani courted controversy after commenting on Jain monk Tarun Sagar Maharaj’s address in the Haryana Assembly. His remarks, perceived as offensive, triggered widespread backlash. The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed him to appear before Ambala Police for investigation. Facing intense criticism, Dadlani visited Tarun Sagar Maharaj in Chandigarh on 21 September 2016, where he publicly apologised by folding his hands, bowing his head, and holding his ears. He subsequently announced his withdrawal from active political campaigning while stating emotional attachment to AAP.

Support for Kanhaiya Kumar in Sedition Case

On 27 February 2020, Dadlani publicly opposed AAP’s decision to grant sanction for prosecution in a sedition case against Kanhaiya Kumar and others. The case stemmed from a 9 February 2016 incident at Jawaharlal Nehru University where allegedly seditious slogans were raised. Delhi Police had filed a chargesheet on 14 January 2019. Dadlani criticized the party’s stance, leading to a visible rift between him and the political organization he had previously supported.

Remarks on Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi

On 18 November 2019, following the retirement of former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, Dadlani posted a tweet making sharp and critical remarks about Gogoi’s judicial legacy. The tweet, posted a day after Gogoi’s retirement on 17 November 2019, drew strong public reactions and criticism, with many accusing Dadlani of crossing the line in his commentary on the judiciary.

Comments on India–Pakistan Conflict  

On 6 June 2024, Dadlani described the India–Pakistan conflict in political terms, urging peace and diplomacy over war in a public post following a ceasefire.

Kangana Ranaut Incident

In June 2024, he supported the CISF constable Kulwinder Kaur, who had slapped actor and MP Kangana Ranaut at Chandigarh airport. Dadlani stated that if the constable lost her job, he would help her secure employment, attributing her actions to prolonged emotional distress.

Takes a Jibe At ‘Vande Mataram’ debate

On 10 December 2025, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of India’s national song Vande Mataram, a 10-hour debate was held in the Lok Sabha. Reacting to this, music composer Vishal Dadlani posted a video on Instagram. In the video, he sarcastically said: “Hello brothers and sisters, there’s big good news for you. Yesterday our Parliament — India’s Parliament — spent 10 hours debating Vande Mataram. Because of this debate, India’s unemployment problem has been solved, the IndiGo problem has been solved, the air pollution problem has been solved. Imagine, a poem was debated for 10 hours. This debate is funded by your tax money. One minute in Parliament costs ₹2.5 lakh. Ten hours means 600 minutes. Do the math.”

Umar Khalid Support 

On 5 January 2026, after the Supreme Court of India rejected bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots case, a video of Dadlani went viral in which he claimed that videos showing Umar Khalid raising anti-national slogans were doctored.

Panama Papers Link

In 2016, Dadlani’s name surfaced in the Panama Papers leak, linking him and family members to investments via British Virgin Islands entities such as Sunny Blessing Holding Inc. These transactions are currently under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate.

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Europe’s Islamist Extremism Crisis In 2025: 30 Incidents, Arrests, Attacks, And State Responses

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The Commune
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On 27 December 2025, Italian authorities in Genoa and Milan arrested nine individuals, including Mohammad Hannoun, president of the Palestinian Association in Italy, on suspicion of diverting about €7 million raised through charities to fund Hamas. Anti-terror and anti-mafia units seized over €8 million in assets and coordinated with EU partners after detecting suspicious financial transactions.

In this report, we take a look at 30 incidents across Europe in 2025 involving Islamist extremism, security threats, legal actions, and state responses, based on open-source reporting. It documents how authorities and societies addressed radicalisation, terrorism, integration tensions, and public order.

#1 Italy Arrests Nine for Alleged Hamas Funding – 27 December 2025 – Genoa & Milan, Italy

Italian anti-terror and anti-mafia police arrested nine individuals, including Mohammad Hannoun, president of the Palestinian Association in Italy, on suspicion of diverting approximately €7 million raised through charities to fund Hamas. Investigators said the funds were collected under the pretext of humanitarian aid. Authorities seized assets worth over €8 million and coordinated with European Union partners after detecting suspicious financial transactions.

#2 Christmas Market Car-Ramming Plot Foiled in Germany – 13 December 2025 – Bavaria, Germany

German authorities arrested five men suspected of planning a vehicle-ramming attack at a Christmas market. Prosecutors stated that a 56-year-old Egyptian national called for the attack, while three Moroccan suspects agreed to carry it out and a Syrian national encouraged them. The plot aimed to kill or injure as many people as possible. Officials cited an Islamist motive and confirmed that all suspects were produced before a magistrate and remanded in custody.

#3 UK Jails Man for Qur’an Desecration – 12 December 2025 – Leeds, United Kingdom

A 36-year-old man was arrested and jailed after allegedly desecrating a Qur’an and a framed chapter of the text in an interfaith room at St James’s University Hospital. Authorities treated the act as criminal damage. Hospital officials and police condemned the incident as unacceptable.

#4 UK Teacher Banned Over Religious Remarks – 9 December 2025 – London, United Kingdom

A primary school teacher was banned from working with children after telling a Muslim pupil that “Britain is still a Christian state” and reprimanding students for washing their feet in school sinks, citing school rules. Safeguarding authorities ruled that the comments caused emotional harm.

#5 Belgium Compensates Former Al-Qaeda Terrorist – 16 November 2025 – Limburg, Belgium

Belgium paid €350,000 to Nizar Trabelsi, a former Tunisian footballer convicted in Belgium for plotting a suicide attack on a NATO air base, after a court ruled his extradition to the United States was illegal. Trabelsi had been sentenced to 10 years in Belgium.

#6 Belgium Arrests Three in Alleged Plot Against PM – 14 November 2025 – Antwerp, Belgium

Belgian police arrested three suspects over an alleged jihadist plot targeting the prime minister. Authorities recovered an improvised explosive device, steel ball bearings, and a 3D printer, raising concerns about a drone-based attack. The suspects were taken into custody as investigators assessed the scale and intent of the planned operation.

#7 Belgian Court Convicts Jihadist for Yazidi Genocide – 13 November 2025 – Brussels, Belgium

A Brussels court convicted Sammy Djedou of genocide and crimes against humanity for his role in ISIS’s campaign against the Yazidis. Prosecuted in absentia, Djedou was also convicted of rape and sexual enslavement. The ruling marked Belgium’s first genocide conviction linked to ISIS crimes against Yazidis.

#8 Afghan Man Arrested for Plot Against Jews – 5 November 2025 – Denmark

Danish authorities arrested Tawab M. for allegedly conspiring to supply weapons for attacks on Jewish targets in Germany. Investigators said he coordinated with a Danish citizen involved in intelligence gathering on Jewish individuals and institutions in Berlin. The arrest followed cross-border intelligence cooperation.

#9 Car Attack While Shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ – 5 November 2025 – Île d’Oléron, France

A 35-year-old man, identified as Yasin B, rammed his car into pedestrians and cyclists, injuring 10 people while shouting “Allahu Akbar.” After the impact, he attempted to detonate a gas cylinder inside the vehicle. Authorities confirmed the act was deliberate and launched terrorism-related investigations.

#10 Asylum Seeker Sexually Assaults Woman in Cardiff – 31 October 2025 – Wales, United Kingdom

Fawaz Alsamaou followed a woman from a nightclub and strangled and sexually assaulted her under a railway bridge in Cardiff. The victim resisted and alerted police. Alsamaou admitted to intentional strangulation and sexual assault and was sentenced to prison.

#11 Arrest Over ISIS-K Propaganda – 31 October 2025 – Paris, France
French intelligence arrested Ataullah A., a 20-year-old Afghan national, for raising funds and spreading ISIS-K propaganda online. Authorities said he used TikTok and other platforms to recruit and communicate with ISIS commanders in Afghanistan. He had been under surveillance by DGSI for months.

#12 London Hillingdon Stabbing – 27 October 2025 – London, United Kingdom

Afghan national Safi Dawood stabbed three people in Uxbridge, killing 49-year-old Wayne Broadhurst and injuring two others, including a 14-year-old. Dawood had entered the UK illegally in 2020 and was granted temporary stay until 2022. He was arrested at the scene.

#13 Paris Bus Attack Attempt – 21 October 2025 – Paris, France

Fatima S., a 40-year-old woman, shouted “Allahu Akbar” and attempted to seize a bus steering wheel, trying to crash the vehicle with passengers onboard. Police said she was already on radicalisation watchlists. Passenger intervention prevented a major accident.

#14 UK Arrests Pro-Palestinian Protesters – 15 October 2025 – United Kingdom

Police arrested numerous protesters, including elderly demonstrators and clergy, opposing the ban on Palestine Action. Authorities classified support for the group as a terrorism-related offence.

#15 UK Appoints First Muslim Woman Home Secretary – 5 September 2025 – United Kingdom

Shabana Mahmood was appointed Home Secretary, becoming the first Muslim woman to oversee immigration, policing, and national security. The appointment drew political debate over representation and policy direction.

#16 Austria Allows Sharia Arbitration – 23 August 2025 – Vienna, Austria

A Vienna court upheld a Sharia-based arbitration agreement between two Muslim men, ruling it did not violate public order. Critics warned of parallel legal systems, while supporters cited contractual freedom.

#17 Belgium Moves to Ban Extremist Groups – 27 July 2025 – Belgium

Belgium introduced legislation enabling the government to ban groups deemed threats to democracy, including organisations linked to the Muslim Brotherhood and Samidoun.

#18 Denmark Reaffirms Burqa Ban – 2 July 2025 – Denmark

Denmark reaffirmed its public burqa and niqab ban and proposed extending it to educational institutions. The prime minister urged cultural adaptation, stating democracy must take precedence.

#19 Denmark to Remove University Prayer Rooms – 5 June 2025 – Denmark

The Danish government announced plans to extend the veil ban to schools and remove prayer rooms from universities, citing concerns over social control and oppression.

#20 Islamist Stabbing at German Football Bar – 19 May 2025 – Bielefeld, Germany

Syrian refugee Mahmoud Mhamed stabbed five people at a football bar using knives and a handmade spear. Authorities confirmed an Islamist motive and links to ISIS ideology.

#21 Vienna School Demographic Shift – 18 April 2025 – Vienna, Austria

Data showed Muslim students comprised 41.2% of Vienna’s elementary schools, surpassing Christians. Critics cited integration and language challenges.

#22 Austrian Teen Killed in Islamist Attack – 16 February 2025- Villach, Austria
A Syrian asylum seeker stabbed a 14-year-old boy to death and injured five others. Police found an ISIS flag at his residence. The victims included two 15-year-olds and three adults aged 28 to 36.

#23 Munich Car Attack – 13 February 2025 – Munich, Germany

Afghan refugee Farhad Noori rammed a car into a trade-union protest, killing a woman and her child. He confessed and shouted “Allahu Akbar.”

#24 UK Grooming Gang Fallout – 3 February 2025 – Rotherham, UK

Revisiting the Jay Report, victims described long-term abuse by grooming gangs and failures by authorities.

#25 Sweden Convicts Qur’an Desecrator – 3 February 2025- Stockholm, Sweden

A court convicted Salwan Najem for Qur’an desecration during protests, ruling his actions went beyond lawful criticism.

#26 Austria: ISIS Allegiance Murder Case – 24 January 2025 – Villach, Austria

Mohammed Ahmed stabbed a teenager to death and injured 5 others. Villach police found an Islamic State (IS) flag in his apartment, and he had also sworn allegiance to the terrorist organization. Police arrested the suspect, Mohammed A., at the scene and charged him with murder and attempted murder.

#27 Germany Park Stabbing – 22 January 2025 – Bavaria, Germany

A 28-year-old Afghan national, Enamullah Omarzai, attacked a group of kindergarten children walking in the park with a kitchen knife. A 2-year-old Moroccan boy was killed in the attack. A 41-year-old German man who intervened to save the children was also stabbed by the attacker, resulting in his death. A 2-year-old Syrian girl and two other people were seriously injured in the attack. Aschaffenburg police arrested the fleeing suspect within 12 minutes. He was a rejected refugee.

#28 Sweden Accuses Iran of Proxy Attacks – 16 January 2025 – Sweden

The Swedish Prime Minister accused Iran of using violent criminal gangs to carry out serious attacks within Sweden, including shootings and grenade detonations, calling it a form of hybrid threat and urging readiness for conflict. He warned these gangs act with Iranian backing and stressed that peace requires freedom and absence of such attacks, reflecting rising tensions and security concerns in the country.

#29 Greece Arrests Pakistani Murder Suspect – 10 January 2025 – Larissa, Greece
Police arrested Ahsan, 30-year-old Pakistani national in the Netherlands and extradited him to Greece after he had been on the run for over two years for the murder of his 35-year-old Greek live in partner Ioanna in September 2022.

#30 Switzerland Implements Burqa Ban – 1 January 2025 – Switzerland

Switzerland’s law banning face coverings in public, widely known as the “burqa ban,” officially came into effect in January 2025, prohibiting the covering of the nose, mouth, and eyes in public spaces and publicly accessible buildings, with fines up to 1,000 Swiss francs for violators. The law was approved by Swiss voters in a 2021 referendum and aims to restrict all facial concealment, including burqas and niqabs, though it allows exceptions for health, safety, weather, places of worship, and other specific cases.

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Theatre Owners Troll Sun News For Claiming Tickets For Pro-DMK Propaganda Film Parasakthi Were ‘Sold Out’

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Parasakthi Disaster: A Complete Washout For Anti-Hindi DMK Propaganda Film On Day 3 Itself Despite Paid Reviews And PR

Claims of strong box-office momentum for the 2026 pro-DMK propaganda film Parasakthi came under scrutiny on Friday after multiple theatre owners and social media users challenged “sold out” narratives circulated by DMK mouthpiece Sun News’ X handle.

A post by Sun News under its Cinema Bytes segment claimed that early morning shows in Chennai were sold out and projected high demand for the film across Tamil Nadu. The post was widely shared on social media and amplified by several cinema-related accounts.

However, the claim triggered a backlash after X users added community context, noting that while some first-day first-show screenings in Chennai had limited occupancy, theatres in several other cities across Tamil Nadu were far from full.

Links to live booking platforms were shared to dispute the narrative, showing significant seat availability in cities such as Madurai, Coimbatore, Tirunelveli, and Dindigul.

The controversy escalated when official theatre handles themselves publicly contradicted the hype.

Official handles of cinema owners and exhibitors joined the discussion, with some openly mocking what they described as manufactured publicity. Screenshots and posts from theatres suggested that occupancy levels outside Chennai did not match the impression created by promotional posts.

The X account of Dindigul Cinemas, a tracker and analyst, posted that only 24 tickets had been sold over three days for a 9:00 AM first-day-first-show screening, directly questioning the credibility of the “sold out” claim.

The episode also saw trolling aimed at the film’s producer Dawn Pictures, with users accusing the production house of attempting to inflate numbers through friendly media amplification. Several posts described the public rebuttal by theatre owners as unprecedented, noting that exhibitors rarely contradict promotional narratives so openly.

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