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DMK: A ‘Christutva’ Party

By
S Kaushik
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Recently, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s son and DMK’s crown prince Udhayanidhi Stalin, spilled the beans that he and his wife are Christians while speaking at a Christmas celebration event in Chennai’s Harbour constituency.

Prior to his speech, the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Minister P. Sekarbabu shouted ‘Hallelujah, Hallelujah’ on top of his voice much to the jubilation of the Christian priests on the stage and audience.

This recent cringe fest that unfolded on stage is a manifestation of what the so-called ‘Dravidian Model’ is all about.

It is nothing surprising as the ‘Dravidian Movement’ itself traces its roots to British Christian evangelist Robert Caldwell, whose has a statue for himself in Chennai’s Marina Beach since 1968.

Robert Caldwell established and peddled the Dravidian race identity to detach native Hindus from their faith so that their souls can be harvested into Christianity.

His successor GU Pope went one step further in appropriating classical Tamil Hindu texts by secularizing them so that it can be conflated with Christianity.

The seeds sowed by the two Christian missionaries were watered by the British stooges of Justice Party that has now become a big tree under which the DMK seeks refuge. The DMK with its ‘Christutva’ model tends to this tree with its leaders frequently resorting to Christian appeasement – either by hurting Hindus or cajoling Christians.

Here are a few instances that show why DMK’s ‘Dravidian Model’ is nothing but ‘Christutva Model’ which has been acknowledged by some of the its leaders quite a few times.

Stalin Govt By Christians For Christians Said TN Speaker Appavu

DMK MLA and Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker M. Appavu had declared that the MK Stalin-led government in the state was formed by Christians and for Christians.

Appavu openly admitted that the DMK came to power because of the ‘fasting’ and support of Roman Catholic Christians and that Chief Minister MK Stalin acknowledges that the DMK government was installed with the help of Christians.

“I frequently tell this. This is ‘your’ government. A government that has been formed by ‘you’. A government that has been formed because of your ‘fasting’. A government that has been brought by your prayers and wishes to the Lord. This is a government for ‘you’.” the DMK MLA said while addressing a gathering of Catholic Christians on the occasion of St. Paul’s Seminary held in Trichy on June 29, 2022.

He further added that Christianity and Christian priests were the root causes for the formation of the DMK government which talks about ‘social justice’ and ‘Dravida Model’.

“I’ve already told this to the pastors many times. You don’t have to expect anyone. You can decide among yourselves and figure out the problems that you face and and bring it to the atttention of our Chief Minister. He won’t reject it all because he knows very well that this government was formed by you. So, this is ‘your’ government. He is ‘your’ Chief Minister. You can boldy place any request before him. Make the necessary arrangement for that without any delay. To support you, I am there, brother Inigo (another MLA who won on DMK ticket) is there, our wonderful brother Peter Alphonse (Congress leader and Chairman of State Minorities Commission), is there. We will stand by you, listen to your pleas, and take it to the attention of the Hon’ble Chief Minister for taking necessary action.”, Appavu told the Christian pastors and other Christians assembled.

He also said that Tamil Nadu wouldn’t have developed at all without Christians.

Again while speaking at the Tirunelveli Social Service Society, an outfit of the Catholic Diocese of Palyamkottai in November 2022, Appavu said that the evolution of schemes like ‘Pudhumai Penn’ (₹1000 stifend for girl students) originated from the Church which the DMK government is implementing. He also hailed Macaulay and the Christian missionaries.

When DMK Fin Min PTR Hailed Christian Missionaries

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister PTR Palanivel Thiagarajan hailed Christian Missionaries as torchbearers of social justice who had contributed to the development of the region.

“Be it in India or Tamil Nadu or even Madurai, the contribution of American missionaries is not always talked about much. The link between Madurai and American missionaries goes back to 1881 or even beyond. They contributed to the overall development of the region by providing educational and medical facilities, though they were not the colonising power here,” Palanivel Thiagarajan was quoted saying in The Hindu.

Palanivel Thiagarajan also said that the work of American Christian missionaries across the world championed the cause of people’s welfare, be it the civil rights movement in the USA or the Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu.

It is understandable for Appavu, who is believed to be a practicing Christian, to praise Christian missionaries. But the fact that Palanivel Thiagarajan himself, who comes across as a devout Hindu and often boasts of his family making donations to Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple and Sabarimala Temple, has no qualms in hailing Christian missionaries who often indulge in forceful religious conversion, clearly establishes that the DMK is a ‘Christutva’ party.

Appointing Crypto-Christians For Managing Hindu Temples

One R. Appu Raja, alleged to be a ‘crypto-Christian’, was to get married at the Mylapore Kapaleeswarar Temple on November 7, 2022. The wedding invitation mentioned Appu Raja as working with the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department.

From the posters stuck for the wedding, it came to light that Appu Raja, who was recruited by the DMK government last year to work in the HR&CE department, was the Deputy Organizer of the DMK Mylapore East student wing.

Thanks to the efforts of Hindu Munnani, the marriage that was to happen in violation of the temple agamas was thwarted and was later held at a private hall.

DMK Min I Periyasamy’s Daughter-In-Law Calls For Vatican Intervention

Mercy Senthil Kumar, the daughter-in-law of DMK minister I Periyasamy and wife of DMK MLA I.P. Senthil Kumar, had urged that a law be enacted requiring the Vatican approval to arrest Christian pastors and sisters around the world. She made this comment in light of Christian pastor Stan Swamy’s death, who had links with Maoists.

She went on to say that education and rationality only came to India following the arrival of Christian Fathers and Sisters, and that the majority of India’s educational institutions are in the hands of priests and sisters, who should teach politics and law.

Maoist Sympathizing Christian Priest Appointed To TNPSC

The MK Stalin-led DMK government appointed Fr. A. Raj Mariasusai, a Christian priest of the Salesian order and a known Maoist sympathizer.

Father Mariasusai has an extremely controversial past as he allegedly had a close relationship with recently deceased ‘Urban Naxal’ and fellow Christian priest Stanislaus Lourduswamy, aka Stan Swamy. The Retreat Don Bosco Yercaud, an organization which he is associated with, undertook a campaign and distributed ‘relief materials’ in honour of terror accused Stan Swamy who died recently.

When Alleged ‘Dalit’ Mayor Met Rabid Anti-Hindu Pastor

The DMK government in Tamil Nadu had reserved Mayor post of Chennai for a woman belonging to the Scheduled Caste. Accordingly, R Priya of the DMK was sworn in as the Mayor of Chennai.

However, Priya’s claims of being a Dalit is being disputed as she is alleged to be a Christian.

Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) had published an article in which it has been stated that she is said to be a member of the Evangelical Church of India (ECI). The news outlet’s Twitter handle tweeted the article with the caption that Priya Rajan is a ‘Dalit Christian’.

Priya after taking over as Mayor met with Bishop Ezra Sargunam, a rabid Christian fundamentalist who shares close ties with the DMK and is known for his hate speech against Hindus.

DMK Govt Created By Christians Said Stalin

CM Stalin himself had said that his government was formed because of Christians while participating in the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Church of South India in September 2021.

“The government that is there in Tamil Nadu today is one that has been created by you. I won’t call it as my government. This is our government.”, CM Stalin said.

In his speech at the event, CM Stalin hailed the Church of South India saying that the Church was a boon to Tamil Nadu which played a big role in building educational institutions and hospitals.

He said that the Church today functions as a movement of ‘social work’ for the Tamil Nadu people.

DMK: A ‘Christutva’ Party

The DMK claims itself as a ‘secular’ party and accuses the BJP of doing ‘Hindutva’ politics. Many journalists and political observers also peddle this narrative. In reality, it is the DMK which is the real ‘communal’ party which has been fanning communalism through its ‘Christutva’ politics. It is this ‘Christutva’ politics that has made the DMK harvest Christian votes en masse.

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Use Aadhaar Confidently But Observe Same Usage Hygiene As Bank Acc

By
The Commune
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Use Aadhaar confidently as per your choice to avail benefits and services, but observe same level of usage hygiene like any other identity documents including Bank account, PAN or Passport, the UIDAI has said.

Aadhaar is residents’ digital ID, and it works as a single source of online and offline identity verification for residents across the country. Residents can use their Aadhaar number to verify and validate their identity credentials either electronically or through offline verification.

While sharing Aadhaar with any trusted entity, the same level of caution may be exercised which one does at the time of sharing Mobile number, Bank account number or any other identity document like Passport, Voter Id, PAN, Ration Card etc.

Wherever a resident does not wish to share his or her Aadhaar number, UIDAI provides facility for generating Virtual Identifier (VID). One can easily generate VID by visiting the official website or via myaadhaar portal, and use it for authentication in place of the Aadhaar number. This VID can be changed after the end of the calendar day.

UIDAI also provides the facility of Aadhaar locking as well as biometric locking. If a resident is not likely to use Aadhaar for a period of time, he or she may lock Aadhaar or biometrics for such a time period. The same can be unlocked conveniently and instantly, as and when required.

The UIDAI provides technologically advanced ecosystem to ensure safe, smooth and speedy authentication experience to the Aadhaar number holder. The various provisions of the Aadhaar Act and its Regulations mandate that the entities taking Aadhaar number from the residents use and store it in a secure and legally permissible manner.

Entities seeking Aadhaar are obligated to obtain consent which should specify the purpose for which it is being taken. UIDAI urges residents to please insist for it.

A resident can check Aadhaar authentication history for last six months on UIDAI website or m-Aadhaar app. Also, UIDAI intimates about every authentication over email. Therefore, linking email Id with Aadhaar will ensure that a resident gets intimation every time his or her Aadhaar number is authenticated.

Several services can be availed with OTP-based Aadhaar authentication, and keeping mobile number updated with Aadhaar is a beneficial move.

UIDAI also urges residents not to leave Aadhaar letter / PVC Card, or its copy thereof, unattended. Residents are advised not to share Aadhaar openly in public domain particularly on social media and other public platforms. Aadhaar holders should not disclose Aadhaar OTP to any unauthorized entity and refrain from sharing m-Aahaar PIN with anyone.

In case of suspicion of any unauthorized use of Aadhaar or for any other Aadhaar related query, Aadhaar holders may contact UIDAI on toll-free helpline 1947 which is available 24×7 and/or email at help@uidai.gov.in

(Published from PIB)

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India Progresses Towards Universal Health Coverage, 1.5 Lakh Ayushman Bharat Health & Wellness Centres Operationalized

By
The Commune
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In a significant achievement demonstrating strengthening of the country’s health infrastructure, India has surpassed a notable landmark- 150,000 Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) have been operationalised before 31st December. Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauded the efforts of the nation in accomplishing this feat before the set deadline and commended that these centers will serve to provide citizens all across the nation to easily access and avail primary healthcare facilities.

Dr Mansukh Mandaviya Union Health and Family Welfare Minister congratulated the nation on this achievement and expressed his joy stating that India had successfully achieved the goal it had set out to do. Translating Prime Minister Narendra Modi vision into reality, the collected and collaborative efforts of States / UTs and Central Government have catapulted India into a global model for assured comprehensive primary health care services.

Fulfilling the principles of “Antyodaya”- leaving no one behind, 150,000 Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) are transforming the delivery of comprehensive primary health care services which are universally free and cater to all age groups from birth to death, through a continuum of care approach. Ensuring the reach of healthcare services to the innermost regions of the nation through various initiatives, AB-HWCs have surpassed 8.5 teleconsultations via e-Sanjeevni, where nearly 4 lakh teleconsultations take place on a daily basis.

More than 86.90 crore beneficiaries have been cumulatively screened for non-communicable diseases which include 29.95 Crore for Hypertension, 25.56 Crore for Diabetes, 17.44 Crore for Oral cancer, 8.27 Crore for Breast Cancer and 5.66 Crore for Cervical Cancer.

In light of expansion of AB-HWCs, the number of essential medicines has increased to 172 at Primary Health Centres – Health Wellness Centres (PHC-HWC) and 105 at Sub Health Centres – Health Wellness Centres (SHC-HWC) and essential diagnostics have also expanded to 63 at PHC-HWC and 14 at SHC-HWC. AB-HWCs also encompass wellness sessions on Yoga, Zumba, cyclathons, walkathons, and provide guidelines on diet, physical activity, positive parenting, tobacco, alcohol cessation among other aspects to imbibe a mindset for community well-being.

Till date, more than 1.60 crore wellness sessions have been conducted at these centres.

Additionally, AB-HWCs have also operationalized 2-3 centers in urban sphere under the umbrella of Urban Primary Health Centre-Health and Wellness Centre (UPHC-HWC), strengthening outpatient care, and covering a population of 15,000 to 20,000.

(Published from PIB)

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Ex Transport Staffs Protest Across State Urging Stalin To Fulfill His Election Promise

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The Commune
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Hundreds of retired transport employees besieged the corporations’ head offices in Chennai, Villupuram, Madurai, and other parts of the state, demanding that the corporations pay them the revised dearness allowance (DA) and release their pending retirement benefits.

Protesters occupying MTC headquarters on Pallavan Salai claimed that the final settlement for those who retired in 2016 had not yet been paid in full. They also claimed that the DA for pensioners was not increased to the same level as that for retired central government employees.

Several stages of protests were held by transport department employees during the previous AIADMK regime, demanding that government transport workers be paid Dearness Allowance, which has been discontinued since 2016.

MK Stalin, the then-opposition leader of Tamil Nadu, promised the transport department employee that if they were elected to power, they would provide them the Dearness allowance that was stopped. However, even after many months of DMK rule, the demand has not been met. Protesting the DMK government’s inaction after being elected, retired State Transport Corporation employees besieged the State Transport Corporation zonal office and staged a road blockade.

In a similar protest in Trichy, the Collectorate Road was completely blocked. The police, who had received the information, rushed in and negotiated with the protestors, forcing them to abandon their protest. As a result, traffic in the district was disrupted for over an hour.

In Coimbatore, police arrested 875 retired government transport employees who were on strike, demanding payment of benefits on their retirement day. They besieged the Government Transport Head Office on Mettupalayam Road and staged a protest.

Protesters stated that demonstrations were held in 9 government transport zones across the state, condemning the Tamil Nadu government for failing to implement a High Court order directing to provide DA for 87 months and for appealing the High Court order against the transport workers.

(With inputs from Thanthi and Malaimurasu)

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Cauvery Calling Movement Plants 1.5 Lakh Saplings On Nammalvar’s Memorial Day

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The Commune
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Isha’s Cauvery Calling movement planted 1.5 lakh timber trees on farmlands across Tamil Nadu today on the Memorial Day of Nammalvar Ayya. The timber trees were planted on 416 acres of farmland in 70 places across 36 districts. Cauvery Calling is a campaign to support farmers to plant 242 crore trees and revitalize the Cauvery river.

Having dedicated his entire life to restoring traditional farming methods in Tamil Nadu and protecting soil fertility, Nammalvar Ayya closely worked with Isha’s environmental projects. Throughout his life, he continuously highlighted the necessity of trees and native cattle breeds in maintaining soil fertility.

Remembering his contribution, Sadhguru once stated, “A simple man of profound wisdom who inspired farmers to nurture the land with traditional natural farming practices. Revered as a travelling saint & a non-didactic storyteller. Remembered in gratitude for his early involvement with Isha Agro Movement.”

Isha’s Cauvery Calling movement has been working steadfastly to take forward Nammalvar’s vision of natural farming and planting trees in the farmlands. They have been providing farmers with the necessary timber sapling at a low cost of Rs 3. per sapling, growing them in the 40 Isha Nurseries across Tamil Nadu. 

Practicing Agroforestry, besides improving farmer earnings, also results in increased rain, improves soil fertility, and benefits ecology. Planting trees, especially in the catchment area of the river basin, helps increase the river’s water-holding capacity and rejuvenates the river. Accordingly, Cauvery Calling aims to plant 242 crore trees in 12 years, and four crore trees have been already planted in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in the last two years. The movement aims to plant one crore of trees in Tamil Nadu, out of which 76 lakh trees have been already planted.

Cauvery Calling has been conducting various training sessions and conferences to raise awareness among farmers about agroforestry. Farmers can participate in these workshops and benefit from these practices. To get saplings at a very low price and to get guidance regarding what sort of trees can be planted according to the soil type one can call the Cauvery Calling helpline at 80009 80009.

(This is an official press release from Isha Foundation. The Commune was not involved in creating this content.)

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Secondary Grade Teachers Protest Enters Third Day Urging Stalin To Fulfill His Election Promise

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The Commune
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On Thursday (29 December 2022), as the Tamil Nadu government school secondary-grade (SG) teachers’ hunger strike entered its third day, school education secretary Kakarla Usha met with the teachers who refused to end the protest and remained steadfast in their demand for a salary hike.

Thousands of teachers are protesting on the DPI campus, demanding equal pay for equal work. Their union claimed that over 20,000 SG teachers hired after June 2009 were paid ₹3,170 less than those hired before May 31, 2009. The pay gap widened even more after the implementation of the seventh pay commission.

On December 27, around 3,500 Secondary Grade Teachers (SGTs) began an indefinite hunger strike outside the Directorate of School Education, urging Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin to keep his election promise of equal pay for equal work.

The statement from J Robert, general secretary of the Secondary Grade Seniority Teachers’ Association (SSTA) read,” It is 20 months since the DMK came to power and despite our efforts, our one demand has not been fulfilled. Therefore, we are once again holding a rigorous indefinite hunger strike.”

In 2018, the SSTA went on indefinite strike in a similar manner, and the then-opposition leader and the current chief minister MK Stalin supported their protest. Stalin then demanded that the then-ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) resolve the issue immediately.

According to the SSTA press release,”The Supreme Court has ruled in several cases that people in the same position and doing the same job should be paid equally for equal work. However, neither the previous AIADMK government nor the current DMK government followed this.”

The press release further stated,” SGTs were affected when the seventh pay commission was implemented. Those appointed after May 31, 2009, are paid ₹3,170 lesser than those appointed on or prior to the mentioned date. However, there is no difference in their educational qualifications and work requirements.”

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Remembering Ramana Maharishi

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The Commune
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“Forgetfulness of your real nature is the true death; Remembrance of it is rebirth”- Ramana Maharishi.

Ramana Maharishi(1879-1950) was regarded as Dakshinamurthy, as an avatar of Skanda, a divine form of Shiva by some of his devotees. He has been described as “The whitest spot in a white space”, “The greatest sage of 20th century”.

These descriptions are about a small boy named Venkataraman who was shattered at the age of 16 when he was overcame by the fear of death. His fear brought on his remembrance of his true nature. This led to abandonment of worldly desires and a pilgrimage to the holy mountain of Arunachala. His first words there were ‘I’ve come to thee at thy behest. Thy will be done’ . He lived there for 17 years before coming to Virupaksha. His devotees started growing up.

Among them was the Kavyakantha Sri Ganapathi Sastri, who proclaimed Ramana as Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharishi. Frank Humphreys was the first westerner to meet Maharishi and write about him in an international magazine.

Bhagawan was the most liberal of gurus. At no time did he consider the need to frame rules and regulations to control the lives of his disciples; nor did he believe in a common, enforced discipline, for he himself had attend the highest without them. He left his disciples completely free to mould their lives as best as they could. This physical freedom helped a lot to tide over the first few difficult months of a disciple’s new existence.

Bhagwan was the personal incarnation of what westerners considered as a guru. A humble, kind and just man; with no possessions but a loin cloth, metal water jug & a walking stick, throughout his ascetic life. During special occasions, people lovingly presented him with new towels and loin clothes & he obliged by changing 4 times a day. He even remarked with a smile, “Because I didn’t want anything, see how much I am getting; Even a washerman will not have such a huge collection”. That humble he was.

He spoke and wrote about fundamental things like the meaning of the self and how we relate to the world. On the link between perception and reality he said, “If the mind, which is the cause of sll knowledge & all action subsides,the perception of the world will cease. The perception of the rope, which is the substratum will not occur unless the perception of the snake, which has been superimposed on it changes. Similarly the perception of one’s real nature the substratum which will not be obtained unless the perception of the world which is the super imposition ceases”.

He was diagnosed with cancer on 1948. He constantly reminded the devotees that if they had listened to his teachings, there was no need for grieving; that nothing is lost by death except for the body, one was not born & hence cannot die. When begged to stay alive and not to leave this realm, he would reply “where could I go? I am here.”

On 14 April 1950 Bhagwan who spread peace and bliss through his life thanked his attendant Sivananda Swami who was pressing is legs. He said ‘Santhosham’ which was his parting word.The attendant ,tears streaming down his cheeks understood. That evening the light from the candle which was was seen by all present slowly reached the peak of Arunachala.

Your duty is to be, and not to be this or that. I am that I am sum up the whole truth; The method is summarised in be still – Ramana Maharishi.

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Director Prabhu Solomon Questioned For Infusing Christian Evangelism In His Movie

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The Commune
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Tamil film director Prabhu Solomon got into a controversy over the end credits of his upcoming film Sembi, which mentions Jesus Christ as the only god who spreads love.

Sembi is an upcoming Indian movie directed by Prabhu Solomon starring Ashwin Kumar, Kovai Sarala, and Thambi Ramaiah. The feature film is produced by R Ravindran and Ajmal Khan with the music composed by Nivas K Prasanna.

The preview screening of the film Sembi, which will be released tomorrow, was held today (29 December 2022) in Chennai for the press. The preview show was attended by a large section of reporters and journalists from television channels to print media.

Following the screening, the entire cast and crew of the film attended a press conference, during which a group of reporters argued with the director, Prabu Solomon, who allegedly stated at the end of the movie in the credits sections that Jesus is the only god who spreads love.

The reporter questioned director Prabhu Solomon, “Are you attempting to spread Christianity with your film? The film is watched by people of all religions. But you mentioned that only Jesus spreads love.”

Prabhu Solomon, who was surprised to hear this from a Tamil journalist, stated, “I didn’t mean to imply that Jesus is the only god who spreads love. I am a Christian from birth and I am used to the preachings of Christianity,” for which the reporters asked,” That is your personal and why are you imposing your religion on us. No director imposes his or her faith on us. Even the Bhagavad Gita says to spread love, but how can you say that only Christ does?”

Dr. Prabhu Solomon responded, “Christianity is not a religion, and Jesus Christ did not come to this world to spread religion. Our only intention is to spread love. I will not say anything if anyone uses Bhagavat Gita lines in their film.”

The stumbling director, who was unable to answer the reporters’ questions, said, “I apologize to everyone who was offended. I accept that all other religions spread love.”

However, according to his old videos, it does not appear that the line “Only Jesus spreads love” was not unintended, as he has previously stated during Christian congregations that Jesus is the only god who spreads love.

Prabhu Solomon said during a Christian congregation organized by Poorana Suvesha Christian Sabha, “I will not be afraid if someone tells me that Jesus is not a god. Because I know Jesus is the only god.”

Prabhu Solomon even took a jibe at other religions when he said, “Only those who are afraid (confident) of their religion will have this problem. That is why they claim that people are converting to Christianity. Fine, that is their problem.”

Prabhu Solomon openly stated his intention to spread Christianity through his films saying, “Whether it’s my film Maina or Kumki or Kayal, which I’m doing now, I will make a film only when I get a screenplay suitable for Jesus Christ given by him.”

He went on to say that he never includes any sexual content, double-meaning dialogue, or scenes that make people frown in his films and that he only made movies for families to watch with their children.

However, it should be noted that director Prabhu Solomon’s early films are known for their adult-themed songs and scenes, particularly the film Laadam, in which the actress Charmi Kaur was depicted in a sexual manner in the songs “Atlantic Oceankku” and “Siru Thoduthalilae.”

In the movie Myna, the hero Vidharth, who was an adult, had a liplock scene with the school-going actress Amala Paul. This begs the obvious question of whether director Prabhu Solomon will be watching these scenes with his children.

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“CISF Personnel A Tamil Woman, Nobody Spoke In Hindi”: Officials Clarify On ‘Actor’ Siddharth’s Alleged Harassment

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The Commune
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On 28 December 2022, controversial ‘actor’ Siddharth claimed in a now-deleted Instagram story that he and his parents were ‘harassed’ with security officials speaking in Hindi despite repeated requests to talk in English.

In his story, Siddharth said “Harassed for 20 mins @ empty Madurai airpot by CRPF. They made my senior parents remove coins from their bags! And repeatedly talked to us in Hindi after being told to speak English. Rude AF 🙁 When we protested they said in India this is how it is. Jobless people showing off power”.

This attention-grabbing story went viral with the media picking it up. Communist Party of India (Marxist) Lok Sabha MP took cognizance of the story and apparently asked Airport Authority of India (AAI), Madurai officials to look into the matter.

However, a report quoting a senior official of Madurai airport notes that the official on duty was a Tamil woman.

“Siddharth arrived at Madurai Airport with his family to go to Chennai. At 4:15 PM he reached the CISF security force’s checkpoint. Siddharth was asked to remove his mask and show his ID card. This is standard security practice. The belongings of Siddharth and his family were searched. A woman CISF personnel hailing from Tamil Nadu was on duty when Siddharth’s checking happened. She belongs to Thanjavur district and the woman personnel spoke only in Tamil. She didn’t speak Hindi.”, the airport official was quoted saying.

The clarification by the senior officer also noted that it was Siddharth who was angered by the searches. Later, a Telugu speaking officer came to the spot came there to ease the tension.

The senior officer stated that Siddharth angrily left for the boarding area along with his family after 10 minutes.

“None of the CISF personnel spoke in Hindi and behaved harshly towards Siddharth. Siddharth’s allegations are false. The footage from his arrival at the airport to his departure has been recorded on the CCTV camera.”, the officer was quoted saying.

In light of this clarification, ‘actor’ Siddharth has put out a lengthy Instagram post in which he goes on to narrate about the alleged ‘harassment’.

In the post, Siddharth laments about the CISF personnels placing his headphones in the tray. He also expressed concerns about his mother being asked to take out the coins from her purse and keep it aside in the tray.

It is to be noted that it is customary and mandatory for passengers to take out any electronic devices and metal objects and keep them separately in a tray for security check. In many airports, passengers are also required to remove shoes and belts.

Siddharth details about the altercation he had with the officials and goes on to level allegations against the officials. After 20 minutes of Siddharth apparently asked to speak to their senior member in the team. He claimed that whe the senior officer approached him, the latter allegedly told him “I’m your fan. Please go ahead.”

Siddharth later told that he didn’t want his kindness to which the officer had allegedly replied “Bro. It happens. Leave it. Sorry.”.

Siddharth apparently told him sternly in English “it’s not ok. I got an apology just because youre an admirer. What about common people who experience this kind of bullying? Learn to respect your elders.”

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The Many U-Turns Of Stalin-Led DMK Govt

By
Dr. SG Suryah
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The Tamil Nadu government issued an order to include sugarcane in the Pongal gift package after opposition from farmers and political parties such as the BJP and AIADMK, in what appears to be yet another U-turn by the ruling DMK government led by MK Stalin.

Previously, the Tamil Nadu government issued an order to provide ₹1000 in cash, rice, and sugar to all ration card holders for the Thai Pongal festival in 2023.

Sugarcane farmers, who had grown sugarcane expecting procurement by the Tamil Nadu government, were disappointed by the DMK government’s announcement, which left sugarcane out of the Pongal gifts announced. Farmers have previously stated that they have grown sugarcane for the Pongal festival and that if the DMK government does not procure it, they will suffer a significant loss. They also threatened to protest if the DMK government’s decision was not reversed.

The BJP’s Annamalai and AIADMK opposition leader Edappadi Palaniswami issued statements in support of farmers and announced a protest date. In light of this, the Tamil Nadu government issued an order to include sugarcane along with the Pongal gift package.

Here are some of the other U-Turns made by the Stalin government.

Annur Industrial Estate Project U-Turn

The DMK government has proposed to set up an industrial estate at Annur village in the Coimbatore district. The Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) is set to acquire 3,832 acres of agricultural land in and around the site for this purpose. However, a circular regarding this announcement was issued to the Coimbatore District Collector by TIDCO without any discussion with the main stakeholders – the farmers.

Following a protest by Tamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai and farmers in Annur during the first week of December, the DMK government under Stalin capitulated to pressure and withdrew the plan to acquire land from the farmers.

DMK said that only land owned by private companies will be used to establish the industrial park. Lands belonging to farmers will not be taken for any reason, the government clarified.

Deepavali Sweet U-Turn

During the 2021 Deepavali festival, it was reported that the state transport department had amended the tender rules for the supply of 100-tonne sweets for its workers to favor a single company with close ties to the DMK Transport Minister’s son. On 18 October 2021, a local daily reported that the Minister’s son had taken a 30% commission from the company while arranging for the tender to be awarded to the said company.

Many companies were interested in bidding for the tender to get the order and even met Minister Rajakannappan. But, Rajakannappan’s son Dileep had apparently influenced the transport department officials to tweak the tender. Instead of giving orders to Aavin, the state-owned milk cooperative, for the supply of ghee sweets, the Minister’s son ensured that a private company won the bid at ₹600 per kg. In order to ensure that the tender went to said company, the terms, and conditions of the bid were allegedly tweaked saying only those companies with ₹100 crore turnover per year can participate in the bid.

This sparked outrage, with many accusing the DMK of engaging in corruption just six months after assuming power. Later, BJP Tamil Nadu President Annamalai announced a protest against the DMK government for killing the state-owned Aavin and awarding the Deepavali tender to a private company. The DMK government, as expected, withdrew the tender awarded to the private company and awarded it to the government-owned Aavin company.

Pattina Pravesam U-Turn

On 4 May 2022, the DMK government banned the centuries-old practice of “Pattina Pravesam,” a ritual of carrying the mutt head of Dharmapuram Adheenam in a palanquin, following a petition by “Periyar”ist outfits. DTamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai came to the forefront and stated that the practice existed before the birth of the DMK ideology and demanded that the ban be lifted. He went on to say that he would personally carry the pontiff in the palanquin despite the ban. A rattled DMK, relented and lifted the ban. Annamalai kept his word and carried the pontiff in the palanquin.

Tiruvarur Street Naming After Karunanidhi U-Turn

On 12 May 2022, thousands of people led by Tamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai protested at the DMK fortress and temple town of Thiruvarur against the renaming of ‘Rath or Car Street’ after former CM Karunanidhi. It is worth noting that the former CM is from Thiruvarur and was elected as an MLA twice from that constituency. Stalin’s government had no choice but to abandon its plan seeing the vociferous opposition.

Chennai-Salem 8 Lane U-Turn

On 1 September 2022, the DMK government reversed its position on the Chennai-Salem Expressway project, which they had vehemently opposed while in opposition. After assuming power, they stated that they are not opposed to the project itself, but rather to how it is being implemented.

“The then opposition leader MK Stalin urged the AIADMK government to settle the issues of farmers before proceeding with the project. Now, the DMK government has sent ministers and MLAs to discuss the matter and settle the dispute. DMK was well aware of the need for the project,” DMK Minister for Public Works, Highways and Minor Ports EV Velu said.

Ambur Biryani Festival U-Turn

The Tirupattur district administration announced in May that a Biriyani festival would be held in Kannigapuram, a town known for its ‘seeraga samba rice’ biryani. The administration invited participants to set up mutton and chicken biryani stalls in the hopes of obtaining the geographical identification (GI) tag for Ambur biryani. The collector, however, denied permission for the beef stall. Even so, parties such as VCK and NTK demanded a beef stall, which Hindu Munnani and other outfits opposed. The DMK government, sensing the brewing tension, canceled the festival, citing a rain forecast.

Closing Biryani Shops During Vinayagar Chathurthi Procession U-Turn

An order issued by Sivakanchi police to maintain law and order in the area during Vinayagar Chathurthi was turned into a controversy by Periyarist groups and the VCK. The order was later revoked by the DMK government. In September 2022, The Sivakanchi police had requested Biriyani and meat shops in the Chengalnirodai and Sankaramadam areas where the Vinayagar Chathurthi procession was scheduled to pass. Following opposition from the Periyarists and the VCK party, the DMK government reversed its decision to close the meat shops.

Vikatan FIR U-Turn

DMK and its leaders, who projected themselves as the torchbearers of the freedom of speech while they were in the opposition, filed a flawed FIR against Vikatan group, Youtuber Maridhas, and political commentator Savukku Shankar for speaking against the real estate company G-Square, a company allegedly having close ties with the DMK. According to the FIR, anyone associated with the Vikatan group is an accused in the case. The FIR was withdrawn by the DMK government following a protest by a section of journalists.

Old-Age Home U-Turn

In the last year and a half, the DMK government has made numerous U-turns. They announced a plan to use temple funds to open an old age home. However, after opposition from the BJP and other groups, the DMK informed the Madras High Court, which was hearing the case, that they had put a halt on plans to use temple funds for old-age homes.

Given these numerous U-Turns in just over a year and a half, it would be befitting to call this government as “U-Turn Model” instead of “Dravida Model”.

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