IMK lodges complaint to police against ‘Jesus Bless Tamil Nadu’ posters on Temple wall

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April 13, 2021

Mysterious posters of ‘Jesus bless Tamil Nadu’ were pasted on the temple walls across Tamil Nadu. This was condemned by various Hindu organizations and the general public. It has been alleged that Christian NGOs are behind these mysterious posters.

Following this, Indu Makkal Katchi(IMK) Chennai in-charge E.C. Kannan has written a complaint letter to the Chennai Police Commissioner.

It reads, “Posters of ‘Jesus bless Tamil Nadu’ have been pasted in temple walls in Chennai in a manner that it offends Hindus. The posters have been pasted without mentioning the address. We request you to find and arrest persons involved in such activities.”

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“PMK has no connection with the Arakkonam twin murders”: Investigation committee report

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April 13, 2021

The investigation committee led by retired IAS officer Sivakami has confirmed that neither the PMK nor any other party has any involvement in the twin murder case that happened in Arakkonam. This proved the statement of MLA Poovai Jaganmoorthy, who had said that the twin murder case had no casteism angle to it and that the opposition parties were trying to frame the PMK, to be true.

Poovai Jaganmoorthy, an MLA who belongs to the Puratchi Bharatham party from the AIADMK alliance, had initially said in a press meeting that neither the PMK nor any other party was involved in this issue and that it was merely an attempt by the opposition to frame them. He went on to say that the people of Arakkonam were always in support of the AIADMK, and that is why there had been successful campaigns there, as opposed to other constituencies. He added that the people will definitely teach conspirators a lesson.

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Hindu Munnani cadres protest at collector office

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April 13, 2021

The incident in which a member of the Hindu Munnani in Coimbatore was attacked by mysterious men has caused a great stir. Members of the Hindu Munnani staged a protest at the district collector’s office demanding appropriate action against the attackers.

Radhakrishnan, a native of Podanur is the vice-president of the Hindu Munnani Ukkadam unit. He was attacked by mysterious men while riding a two-wheeler in Podanur on Sunday. He was admitted to the Government General Hospital in Coimbatore with serious injuries and is undergoing intensive treatment. The Podanur police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

Members of the Hindu Munnani protestested at the district collector’s office demanding action against the attackers. The group later called off the protest after police promised to take appropriate action against the attackers.

Earlier, the BJP National Women’s Team Secretary Vanathi Srinivasan visited the injured Radhakrishnan at the Government Hospital. She later told reporters that the BJP was similarly attacked by such mystery men in the past. She stated several instances of BJP officials being attacked in various places, especially those involved in the election process.

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Hundreds of ORS packets found abandoned on the street in Sivagangai

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April 13, 2021

Hundreds of packets of ORS powder were found lying abandoned on the roadside near Sivagangai on Tuesday. ORS or the Oral Rehydration Solutions powder is given to people suffering from vomiting, diarrhoea and dehydration. In particular, the Department of Health has advised that ORS powder solution be mandatory for children under the age of 5 who suffer from diarrhoea.

For this, ORS powder packets are provided by the Health Ministry at Anganwadi Centers. Like glucose, it rehydrates and prevents diarrhoea. Also, ORS packets are provided free of cost at government hospitals and primary health centres.

In light of this, hundreds of ORS powder packets were found lying on the roadside near the forest settlement next to Sivagangai. This shows that the Health Ministry officials are wasting ORS packets without providing them to the patients properly.

The Health Ministry should investigate this issue and take action regarding the abandonment of ORS packets on the roadside. With the onset of summer, many people become dehydrated. This has led to a demand for ORS packets to be provided to visitors to hospitals and primary health centres without wastage.

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1 ton of illegal gutka found hidden away at a house in Pudukottai

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April 13, 2021

The local police from Pudukottai confiscated a tonne of Gutka items that had been illegally stored at a house in Pudukkottai last night. The crime prevention intelligence police received a tip-off that Gutka items including Gutka and Pan Masala, which were banned by the Tamil Nadu government, were stored at Abdul Salam’s house near the Thakshina Murthy Market in Pudukkottai.

Based on this, a search of Abdul Salam’s house last night revealed that he had illegally stockpiled 20 tonnes of Gutka items, which were banned by the Tamil Nadu government, in his house.

Following this, the police confiscated them and handed them over to the Pudukottai city police station. However, Abdul Salam, who knew the information, disappeared. The police are looking for him, and have filed an FIR in his name.

It is to be noted that only a month ago, the Grand Bazaar police in Puducherry seized gutka worth ₹10 lakh at a bookstall. Following a similar tipoff, the police had raided the bookstall and found the stolen goods. Upon interrogation, the owner confessed to the crime and also said that he had hidden some more goods at a godown nearby.

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The Rajas of Kodaikanal, an age old tradition

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April 13, 2021

There are many small hamlets like Melmalai, Keezhmalai, etc., scattered in and around the Kodaikanal up to the Palani hills. The main village of these hamlets is Thaandikudi. In every village of this region, there are many with the title ‘Raja‘ who are given the first honours during temple festivals, kumbabishegams, and other ceremonies that happens in the village because of which the they forego they undertake a life of piety.

Anointing a Raja

The Raja is selected on the basis of succession. Mangalagandhi, who was elected 50 years ago in Thandikudi village, died recently and hence arose the need to appoint a new Raja. There is a plantation called Jallikkottai near the Kariyamal temple at the Thandikudi village post. The deceased Raja‘s partners (referred to as Appichis) were stationed under a banana leaf pandal in one corner. The temple priest chose the Raja after praying to the Goddess at the temple. The priest under trance identified the next Raja by putting a garland made of leaves on a person.

The anointed person was then taken to the house of Theradiyar (family priest) though a path covered in saree. His feet were then washed with cow’s milk and was then taken inside by a woman. As per the Agama traditions, he was made to sit on a black cloth and given fruits and milk. It was only then the body of the deceased Mangalagandhi was buried.

The austere life of a Raja

Since the Raja receives the first honours in all the ceremonies of the village, he has to live a life of austerity. He should not wear slippers or even hold an umbrella when it rains. He should not eat when a person in the village dies until the deceased is buried. Even if his family member dies, he should isolate himself and not participate in the ceremonies. He has to fast before for every temple ceremony.

In the village the Raja is given an esteemed position. He is accompanied by a village manager and a minister to advise him. They play an important role in matters of village welfare. No matter the age one is initiated into as Raja, he takes charge until he dies.

It is astonishing that the practice that this age old practice continues even today. The village elders regard this age old custom as knowledge handed over to them by their ancestors and consider it to be a spiritual model of rural development.

(With inputs from Dinamalar)

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15 year old girl sexually harassed by Christian pastor in Chennai

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April 13, 2021

Church Father Henry and three others have been charged for sexually harassing the 15-year-old daughter of a popular playback singer from Hyderabad.

According to sources, the playback singer is working in a private channel in Chennai. Because of her work schedule, she had left her 15-year-old daughter at her sister’s house in Chinmaya Nagar, Chennai.

In this scenario, the girl was sexually harassed by a Church father named Henry, the singer’s sister-in-law, and two other relatives.

Upon coming to know about this incident from the girl, the singer approached all-women police station in Kilpauk Chennai and registered a complaint.

All four accused, including the pastor, were charged under the POCSO Act and arrested by the Kilpauk Police. The accused are being investigated.

(with inputs from puthiyathalaimurai)

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20 DMK cadres booked for assaulting police officer in Krishnagiri district

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April 13, 2021

Police have registered a case against 20 DMK cadres and arrested one, for assaulting a Sub-Inspector of Police near Singarapet.

Sub Inspector Karthikeyan, Chief Constable Raja, PC Pushparaj, and Pachaiyappan arrived at the scene after receiving a complaint that some group of people were involved in a dispute in Kottukkaranpatti village in Uthangarai circle of Krishnagiri district.

The group had gathered near one Natarajan’s home. When police ordered them to disperse, a DMK functionary named Karpurasundara Pandian questioned whether section 144 was in force.

This triggered an argument between the police and the group headed by DMK functionary Karpurasundara Pandian.

Enraged, Karpurasundara Pandian, DMK deputy organizer of the party’s youth wing and union committee member Kumaresan, along with Karpurasundara Pandian’s nephew Mohan and some others attacked SI Karthikeyan. The SI sustained injuries in his cheek, ear, neck, and chest. The group snatched the cell phone from the police who tried to record the incident and chased the police away.

Upon coming to know of the incident, additional forces were sent to the scene. The group fled with the police’s cellphone upon seeing them. The injured SI was rushed to Uthangarai Government Hospital for treatment.

After receiving a complaint from the victim SI Karthikeyan, Inspector Ravichandran filed a case under five sections of IPC against 20 DMK members, including Karpurasundara Pandian, Mohan, and Kumaresan.

Meanwhile, the police arrested Karpurasundara Pandian in this case last evening.

(With inputs from Hindu Tamil)

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BJP leader Sunil Deodhar calls for removal of YSRCP candidate Gurumurthy saying he is not SC

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April 13, 2021

The candidature of Dr. Gurumurthy, the YSRCP candidate for the prestigious Tirupati Lok Sabha by-election has come under scrutiny as it has emerged he has converted to Christianity thereby invalidating his nomination in the Scheduled Caste category.

Gurumurthy is trained in physiotherapy and is considered very close to Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy. Many in Andra Pradesh politics consider getting the party ticket to contest from the prestigious Tirupati Lok Sabha is a huge promotion.

In light of this, Sunil Deodhar, National Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Co-Incharge of Andhra Pradesh has said that Gurumurthy has converted to Christianity hence he cannot file nomination as a Scheduled Caste.

Deodhar in his tweet said, “According to Rev Abhilash, Pastor at Holy Prayer Church, Gudur, YCP’s Dr Gurumurthy sought blessings from Bishop Dr M J Pradeep before filing the nomination for #TirupatiByPoll. After my yest’s tweet pastor removed FB post. This confirms that Gurumurthy is a Christian & Fake SC.

According to Rev Abhilash, Pastor at Holy Prayer Church, Gudur,
YCP’s Dr Gurumurthy sought blessings from Bishop Dr M J Pradeep
before filing the nomination for #TirupatiByPoll.
After my yest’s tweet pastor removed FB post.
This confirms that Gurumurthy is a Christian & Fake SC. pic.twitter.com/tNtDS4sAlr
— Sunil Deodhar (@Sunil_Deodhar) April 12, 2021

Under paragraph three of the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 restricts Christians of Scheduled Castes origin from availing the Scheduled Castes status.

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Demonetized currency notes worth 4.8 crores seized from a NGO near Sivagangai

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April 13, 2021

4.8 crores worth demonetized 1000 rupees currency notes were confiscated by the Police department near Kalaiyarkoil in Sivaganga District.

Varalakshmi, a Chengalpattu resident, has been named as the suspect.

Varalakshmi had taken the money to Arul Chinnappan of Valayampatti near Kalaiyarkoil who promised her to change it to new currency notes.

The police went to Valayampatti and seized the money based on the confidential information received by the Kalaiyarkoil Inspector.

Suresh Kumar and Varalakshmi reportedly run an NGO in Chengalpattu.

The Commune

IMK lodges complaint to police against ‘Jesus Bless Tamil Nadu’ posters on Temple wall

“PMK has no connection with the Arakkonam twin murders”: Investigation committee report

Hindu Munnani cadres protest at collector office

Hundreds of ORS packets found abandoned on the street in Sivagangai

1 ton of illegal gutka found hidden away at a house in Pudukottai

The Rajas of Kodaikanal, an age old tradition

15 year old girl sexually harassed by Christian pastor in Chennai

20 DMK cadres booked for assaulting police officer in Krishnagiri district

BJP leader Sunil Deodhar calls for removal of YSRCP candidate Gurumurthy saying he is not SC

Demonetized currency notes worth 4.8 crores seized from a NGO near Sivagangai

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