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BJP Leader SG Suryah & Youth Wing Members Allegedly Attacked By DMK-Backed Goons Instigated By Dravidianist YouTuber Senthilvel After Debate In Chennai

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The Commune
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BJP Tamil Nadu Youth Wing President SG Suryah has strongly condemned an alleged assault on him and BJP youth wing members at a private television channel office in Chennai, accusing DMK cadres of resorting to violence after being unable to counter arguments during a televised debate.

In a post on X, Suryah stated that the incident took place at a private television studio in Egmore, immediately after the conclusion of a debate. He alleged that the attack occurred in the presence of DMK Member of Parliament Thanga Tamilselvan and police personnel, which he described as a serious breakdown of law and order.

According to Suryah, he and more than 20 BJP youth wing office-bearers who attempted to protect him were subjected to what he termed a “murderous assault” by DMK-linked individuals. He further alleged that the attackers openly informed the police of their intention to disconnect the power supply for ten minutes before carrying out the attack. He claimed that the power was subsequently cut, following which the assault took place as threatened.

Suryah accused the police of acting in complete connivance with the attackers and alleged that the incident amounted to an attack on freedom of expression. He stated that the DMK’s alleged practice of engaging in politics through intimidation and violence posed a threat to democratic norms.

He also demanded accountability from the DMK government for the injuries sustained by BJP youth wing members during the incident, stating that the government must answer for the bloodshed caused in the attack.

Dravidianist YouTuber SenthilVel Instigates Crowd

This was reportedly instigated by Dravidianist YouTuber Senthil Vel. He shared a video complaining about what happened inside the studio and allegedly instigated the cadres present and said that he align with them were waiting to teach the BJP people a lesson.

In the video, he says, “Today in Chennai, a recording was held for News18 Tamil Nadu’s “Makkal Sabhai” as a special Pongal programme. I was informed that in this programme, Mr. Thangatamilchelvan, Mr. Nanjil Sampath, our beloved young leader Itumbavanam Karthi from Naam Tamilar Katchi, and from the Bharatiya Janata Party, SG Suryah and others would be participating. As planned, the programme began very well. But what was the problem, you may ask. In every such “people’s forum” or “Makkal Sabhai” type programme these days, some BJP members and, as a sort of replica of the BJP, the TVK goons from elsewhere, about ten of them, come and stand there, shout that they have the courage to take on Dravidian movement comrades, scream, and in abusive words behave in a rowdy manner, making a habit of preventing Dravidian views from reaching the people.”

He adds, “Because of various work commitments, when Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam comrades and Dravidian movement comrades come to this hall, they end up having to stand outside without space inside. In today’s Pongal special programme you can see that hundreds of DMK comrades have been pushed to stand outside for many hours without space inside. Chairs and benches have been placed outside, and they are quietly watching the show from there. When a situation arose where there were practically no DMK comrades inside, and I started to speak, even before I could begin my first word of greeting, even before I could say “vanakkam”, the BJP’s goon group, that anarchic group, started behaving in a very indecent manner. As one group they began to mock me and abuse me. With great patience I kept trying again and again to speak to the content, to the point.”

He further said, “Comrades who regularly see me on television know this: I am someone who speaks with great dignity; I never speak in the singular “nee” to anyone, I do not speak disrespectfully, I never speak without evidence, I never speak without data. When I began to place my arguments with data, as someone who respects members of other parties as well, and when I began to put forward my argument with data, some goons belonging to the BJP started shouting from inside using very filthy words. They thought, “Today he has come alone, there is no DMK person inside.” When I tried to speak in spite of that, they kept continuously disrupting my speech. I then said, “I no longer wish to be in this assembly; when I am being abused in the singular, I do not want to remain in this hall that lacks dignity,” and with great patience and mental anguish I walked out. When we join a debate, we must definitely be allowed to speak; that is the norm. I expressed my regret to that television channel. I have conveyed my regret to News18 Tamil Nadu and its team. I do not have any grievance against them because there was simply no space there. But the point is this: such people must be taught a lesson.”

He further said, “What do they think? Earlier, when comrade Thangai Mathivathani came, they did the same slogans, spoke abusively. Every time Dravidian movement comrades and DMK comrades come to speak, they have adopted a strategy of shouting, yelling, and using that to derail and spoil the show.”

Then he started instigating the people around him. He said, “​Today, in order to teach them a lesson, I came outside. When I came out and saw, among the crores of Kalaignar’s kin, there were hundreds of “Thalaivar’s” kin standing outside shouting “Vazhga! Vazhga! Vazhga!” “Let Periyar’s fame rise! Let Kalaignar’s fame rise! Let Kalaignar’s fame rise! Long live beloved Thalapathy! Long live beloved Thalapathy! Long live beloved Thalapathy!”

He further said, “O commanders of the war brigade of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The senior DMK functionaries of this area unit, the devoted brothers of Anna Sekar Babu are here in their hundreds standing outside; I did not know that. I did not know that hundreds of them were standing outside. In the midst of these BJP men who behaved without dignity, what is the use of placing an intellectual argument? There is a verse in the scriptures: “Do not cast pearls before something that does not value them.” Likewise, I realised that whatever argument I place in this BJP crowd inside this hall, they are not going to let me speak, and I walked out. When I came outside, there were hundreds of brothers standing here. Now we are waiting. Who are we waiting for? Inside, as soon as ten of them got together and shouted, they showed their so‑called bravery; that bravery they must show outside now. We are not going to indulge in any rowdy behaviour or arrogance. We are going to stand properly in an orderly manner, raise our slogans and show our strength. So that in future, whenever a DMK comrade or a Dravidian movement thinker speaks, even if there is not a single DMK member inside the hall, they must quietly listen to what he says and should not disrupt him.”

He continued instigating, “To teach them that lesson, we are waiting outside. All these people you see here are not those who came after the problem erupted. They are comrades who have been waiting here for many hours, from just a few minutes after the programme began. Because there was no space inside, they stayed outside. We are saying: let the BJP people come out after the programme ends. We will raise our slogans in front of them in a peaceful manner and then disperse. We do not intend to behave in a way that causes inconvenience to ordinary people. We are asking them to come out. When they come, we will raise our slogans and then we will leave. From here on, whether it is BJP men or KVK people, when such programmes are held, if you bring ten people, wrap a towel on your shoulder and in that arrogance shout us down, then for the consequences that follow, we will not be responsible.”

Source: Tamil Janam

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“Their Agenda Is Genocide, They Want To Wipe Out Muslims, Tribals, Minorities”: Radical Woke Ultra-Leftist Prakash Raj Makes Baseless Claims About BJP-RSS, Abuses Judiciary

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The Commune
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Radical woke ultra leftist actor Prakash Raj triggered sharp political reactions after making a series of incendiary remarks at an event organised by the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) in Hyderabad. The event, titled “Longing for Justice”, was held on 17 December 2025.

Speaking to the audience, Prakash Raj alleged that what was unfolding in India amounted to a systematic plan aimed at genocide. He claimed that minorities were being deliberately targeted, stating, “Whatever is happening in this country is a preparation of a genocide. They want to wipe out Mussalman. They want to wipe out tribal people, minorities. That is their agenda.”

He asserted that constitutional safeguards and legal processes no longer mattered to those in power. According to him, “We may talk of rules, regulations, nothing matters to them. They don’t have a conscience.”

In an emotionally charged address, Prakash Raj also attacked India’s justice system, declaring that courts had failed citizens. He said that for decades, people believed the judiciary was independent, adding, “We were sure we will get justice in the court. We were sure that a court does not belong to a political party, does not belong to the ruling government, does not belong to a religious institution.” He then went on to say, “But sadly today I dare give this statement… Shame on you the courts of India. Because you are committing the biggest crime, killing justice.”

The actor argued that political opposition alone would not address what he described as an ideological threat. “You see it. No, you are fighting BJP. Don’t fight BJP. You have to fight the RSS,” he said, drawing comparisons with European fascist regimes. Referring to Hitler and Mussolini, he claimed they failed because they operated as political parties, while alleging that the RSS functioned differently and wielded deeper influence.

Using an analogy from the Panchatantra, Prakash Raj said the RSS was like a hidden force beneath a visible symbol. “You are fighting with the lotus. Fight with the strength which gives to that lotus which is deep down,” he said, adding that confronting judges or institutions alone would not work.

He further alleged that the RSS had no role in India’s freedom struggle, stating that there was “not even one name” associated with it and claiming that the organisation would “never hoist our Indian flag.”

Referring to a mass email he said he received from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Constitution Day, Prakash Raj accused the Prime Minister of hypocrisy. He described the message as “a letter full of lies,” and questioned references to Dr BR Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi, calling the Prime Minister “a liar.”

He also referred to the recent public event where the Prime Minister and the RSS chief were present and the Ram Mandir flag was being hoisted, alleging that the Prime Minister showed greater reverence to the Bhagwa flag than to the national flag. “I’m wondering does this man really have this reverence to our national flag. No, their agenda is different. Their agenda is genocide,” he said.

Continuing his remarks, Prakash Raj claimed that the Constitution itself was under threat. “Their agenda is to bring the Manusmriti. Their agenda is to change the Constitution because they are not comfortable with that. They want you, me, Umar, everyone to be secondary citizens,” he told the audience.

Issuing a warning to the public, he said, “Be aware, be careful. Today they are coming for the Muslims. Tomorrow they will come to you.” He urged people to keep raising their voices, calling the developments a “chronology” that could be clearly traced.

Citing past murders of rationalists and activists, he referred to the killings of Gauri Lankesh, Narendra Dabholkar, Govind Pansare and M M Kalburgi, alleging that despite arrests and evidence, the accused were later granted bail and publicly celebrated. He claimed that such incidents showed a pattern of impunity.

Concluding his speech, Prakash Raj alleged that the ultimate objective was to dismantle democratic institutions. “Their agenda is very clear — to kill the democracy, kill all systems,” he said, urging people not to be afraid and to continue speaking out. “If you can lie to us 100 times, let’s speak the truth thousand times,” he said.

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“No Apology Or Remorse, Unforgivable”: Justice GR Swaminathan Slams DMK Govt Authorities For Contempt Of Court In Thirupparankundram Deepam Case, Asks If DMK Min Sekarbabu Told Them To Not Implement Court Order

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The Commune
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The Madras High Court’s Madurai Bench on Friday, 9 January 2026, came down heavily on district and police authorities for repeatedly defying court orders in a contempt case relating to the failure to permit the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam atop the Thirupparankundram hill, warning that contempt charges would be framed if written apologies were not submitted.

Hearing the matter, Justice GR Swaminathan expressed strong displeasure over the failure of the Madurai district administration to file any response despite being granted ample time. The judge said the matter would be posted on Monday, 12 January 2026, for framing of contempt charges.

When the State counsel informed the court that the counsel representing the District Collector was ill and sought time, the judge asked, “Are they filing any written response today?” On being told that no response would be filed, Justice Swaminathan said, “Then I am posting the matter for framing charges on Monday.”

The judge noted that the case had been taken up in the first week of December and that the authorities had nearly four weeks to respond. “Today, I gave opportunity for them to respond. Matter was taken in Dec 1st week, they had full 4 weeks. You ought have (filed response). You have not,” he said.

Justice Swaminathan outlined what he described as three distinct acts of contempt in the case. “There are three kinds of contempt – first being disobedience of primary order, then passing a prohibitory order to prevent lighting of lamp and third, even after prohibitory order was quashed, the Court’s directives were defied,” he observed.

Referring specifically to the District Collector, the judge said, “Even (after quashing prohibitory order) DC had audacity to resist implementation of this order.”

The court also questioned why no criminal trespass complaint had been filed by the temple management after a flag was allegedly tied by a dargah on temple property. “That is temple property. How did you permit tying of flag by dargah?” the judge asked, recording that such a complaint could be filed and that once lodged, “jurisdictional police is expected to act in the matter.”

Expressing displeasure at the attitude of the authorities, Justice Swaminathan remarked, “They don’t seem to have slightest of remorse, you expect court to take this lying down?” He then directly questioned the Collector, asking, “Let me ask Collector direct question. Was it passed on your own? You take responsibility?”

The Collector, who was present in court, replied that the prohibitory order was passed “based on police inputs.” The court recorded that the order had been passed by the Collector on his own and not on the instructions of any other authority.

Justice Swaminathan further noted the absence of any apology from the officials. “Even today there is no affidavit of apology or remote (expression) of remorse,” he said.

Referring to appeals pending against his earlier directions in the contempt case, the judge said, “I have to eventually abide by what Division Bench says … But I won’t forgive on two counts – One, this collector passing prohibitory order to frustrate court order.” He added, “And two, after quashing the prohibitory orders, they had the audacity, the gall to resist. These two, unforgivable! Unless they apologise in writing.”

Responding to the court, the State counsel submitted that no one should consider themselves above the law. “Any person should not think they are above law. I don’t subscribe to that view,” he said, requesting time to file affidavits. He urged the court to post the matter on 2 February 2026 and consider framing contempt charges only after examining the affidavits, adding, “They are not going to run away, they are here.”

The court also pulled up Deputy Commissioner of Police Inigo Thivyan. Addressing him, Justice Swaminathan said, “You knew prohibitory order was quashed, and yet you did it on your own.”

In a broader warning to the officials, the judge observed, “One day Court may have to come to rescue of (these officers), then you may understand. When Inigo needs some promotion opportunity or something happens – God forbid, let nothing happen and let him have a peaceful career – but if something happens, he may come to the writ court and seek our intervention. Then, they’ll expect court to come to their rescue.”

He also asked the executive officer of the temple whether DMK HR&CE Minister Sekarbabu asked them to not implement the court order.

In its order, the court recorded that appeals filed by the department against the contempt proceedings were yet to be taken up by the Division Bench and directed that the matter be listed on Monday for framing of charges in the contempt proceedings.

(This article is based on an X Thread By Bar and Bench)

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“Hindi Demon, Hindi Destroyed My Dreams, K*ndi Nakki”: Here Are The Censored Dialogues From Sudha Kongara’s Anti-Hindi Pro-DMK Propaganada Film ‘Parasakthi’

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The Commune
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The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on Friday cleared the Sivakarthikeyan-starrer Parasakthi for its scheduled release on 10 January 2026, granting the Tamil film a UA certificate. The certification, however, came after the makers carried out a series of modifications mandated by the censor board.

Directed by Sudha Kongara and produced by Dawn Pictures, Parasakthi underwent 25 modifications, including cuts, replacement and muting of phrases, as well as the removal and reduction of visuals, before being cleared for release. The film, set in 1960s Madras, explores the sociopolitical climate of Tamil Nadu during the anti-Hindi agitations. It is distributed by Red Giant Movies, which is associated with the ruling DMK.

Censor Board–Mandated Modifications

According to the certification details, the CBFC directed the filmmakers to make the following changes:

  • Seven phrases containing expletives were ordered to be muted across the film.
  • The phrase “Thee paravatum” (Let the fire spread) was modified to “Neethi paravatum” (Let Justice Prevail).
  • The phrase “Hindi en kanavai alithathu” (Hindi destroyed my dreams) was modified to “En orey kanavai Hindi thinipu erithathu” (Hindi imposition burned my only dream).
  • The phrase “Hindi kaththukittu” (learning Hindi) was muted.
  • Visuals showing the burning of an effigy named “Hindi Arakki” (Hindi Demon) were ordered to be removed.
  • The phrase “Hindi Arakki” was modified to “Arakki” (Demon) wherever it appeared.
  • The words Kundi, Nakki have been muted
  • The CBFC directed adherence to five modifications related to the voiceover discussing the imposition of languages in other countries leading to their disintegration.
  • Immolation visuals in the film were ordered to be reduced by 50 percent.
  • Visuals of a village massacre were directed to be reduced, including the deletion of visuals depicting the killing of a young mother and the display of dead bodies.
  • The phrase “Anti National scum” was muted in the dialogues and removed from the subtitles.
  • Visuals showing the application of cow dung on a post office signboard were deleted.
  • Visuals depicting gun shots involving a mother and a child were deleted.
  • Subtitles emphasising the Hindi language were removed.
  • The CBFC directed the makers to extend the duration of the pre-existing fiction disclaimer to allow more reading time for viewers.
  • A voiceover was mandated for the entire fiction disclaimer.
  • In sequences relating to Postal Money Orders, the board directed the insertion of a fiction disclaimer concerning the cancellation of UPSC examinations and the language proficiency requirement in Railway interviews.

Following compliance with all the stipulated modifications, Parasakthi was granted certification. The film was earlier scheduled for release on 14 January 2026 before the date was advanced to 10 January 2026.

The scale and nature of the mandated edits underline the role of the certification process in preventing content that could potentially inflame social tensions, offend linguistic or regional sentiments, or mislead audiences about public institutions. Without these interventions, the film could have contributed to heightened social discord and controversy.

Source: NDTV

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Thanjavur Police In Collaboration With NGO Give Tickets To Pro-DMK Propaganda Film Parasakthi In Road Safety Drive

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The Commune
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Thanjavur Police In Collaboration With NGO Give Tickets To Pro-DMK Propaganda Film Parasakthi In Road Safety Drive

An initiative carried out by the Thanjavur city police in collaboration with a voluntary organisation has triggered criticism after free movie tickets to a film, produced by the DMK first family which also features pro-DMK propaganda, and fuel were distributed to motorists as part of a helmet awareness campaign.

According to officials, the programme was conducted near the Aatrupaalam roundabout in Thanjavur, where motorists wearing helmets were rewarded as part of a road safety awareness drive. As part of the initiative, around 50 two-wheeler riders were given three tickets each to the upcoming Tamil film Parasakthi, starring Sivakarthikeyan and distributed by Udhayanidhi Stalin’s son Inbanidhi who is helming Red Giant Pictures. In addition to the tickets, two litres of petrol were also distributed free of cost to the selected riders.

The programme, however, drew sharp criticism on social media and from political observers, who questioned the appropriateness of the police distributing movie tickets as part of an official awareness campaign. Critics alleged that the police force was being used to indirectly promote a commercial film under the guise of a public safety initiative.

Several commentators also pointed out that the film in question is being distributed by entities linked to the ruling DMK’s first family and argued that the campaign amounted to political promotion carried out by uniformed personnel. They contended that law enforcement agencies are mandated to enforce traffic regulations, not incentivise compliance through film promotions.

Those raising objections described the campaign as a misuse of official machinery and called for clear boundaries between law enforcement duties and political or commercial interests.

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“He Is In LKG, You Made Him Your Leader”, VCK Chief Thirumavalavan Takes A Dig At Actor Vijay & Aadhav Arjuna

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The Commune
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"He Is In LKG, You Made Him Your Leader", VCK Chief Thirumavalavan Takes A Dig At Actor Vijay & Aadhav Arjuna

At an event held on 8 January 2026, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) president Thirumavalavan made remarks targeting actor Vijay and former VCK functionary Aadhav Arjuna, targeting Arjuna’s decision to leave the party and join Vijay’s newly launched political outfit, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.

Addressing party members, Thirumavalavan said that for over three decades he had guided and mentored leaders within the VCK and taught them the principles of Ambedkarite politics and party organisation. He questioned the decision to leave the VCK in favour of a party newly formed by a film actor, stating that Vijay lacked political experience and was only beginning to learn politics.

Thirumavalavan said, “For 35 years, I held your hand and guided you, but you’re leaving me, Thirumavalavan, who taught you politics, the one who taught you how a party should function, and suddenly someone who’s very popular in the film industry has started a party, and you think you can go with him? He doesn’t have your experience. He’s in kindergarten. In this party, I’ve already nurtured you, made you a PhD. You went and said that a boy in kindergarten is your leader. If you say that a child studying in LKG is your leader, then all these years you spent doing your PhD are meaningless, the doctorate you earned is meaningless. He doesn’t even have the experience you have. He’s only now going to learn politics. Now you go there and teach him; the disciples have to teach the leader. Here, each and every one is growing into a leader.”

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Ma Venkatesan’s Book Titled ‘Dravidian Movement’s Historic Distortions’ Faces Censorship At Chennai Book Fair, Promotional Display Removed, Publisher Under Pressure

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The Commune
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The 49th Chennai Book Fair has begun. And not without controversy. This year, writer Ma Venkatesan’s book ‘Historical Distortions of the Dravidian Movement (‘திராவிட இயக்க வரலாற்றுப் புரட்டுகள்’), has been released and is on display and sale at the book fair.

In this regard, promotional material, featuring Venkatesan’s book had been displayed prominently at the frontage of one of the book fair halls.

Soon after the display came up, objections were raised by certain Dravidianists, as shown below.

Following these objections, the banner was covered and removed. The action was carried out by the Book Sellers and Publishers Association of South India (BAPASI), which organises the Chennai Book Fair. No official explanation was issued by the organisers regarding the decision to remove the display.

The incident has led to criticism from various quarters, with commentators describing the removal as an instance of intolerance towards dissenting viewpoints and raising concerns over freedom of expression at a public literary event.

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“I-PAC Is The Eyes And Ears Of TMC”, Congress Leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Accuses Firm Of Engineering Communal Riots For TMC

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The Commune
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“I-PAC Is The Eyes And Ears Of TMC”, Congress Leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Accuses Firm Of Engineering Communal Riots For TMC

Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleged that political consultancy firm Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) functioned as a “corporate entity” working to advance the political interests of the ruling All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal.

Chowdhury’s remarks came as Mamata Banerjee intensified her criticism of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over recent raids at I-PAC offices. Addressing the media, Chowdhury questioned Banerjee’s response to the ED action and alleged selective outrage.

The Congress leader claimed that it was on the advice of Prashant Kishor, without naming him directly, that the TMC brought a “renowned cricketer” from Gujarat to contest from Murshidabad, a Muslim-majority district, during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He implied that the move was aimed at defeating him by leveraging religious identity, though he did not name TMC MP Yusuf Pathan.

According to Chowdhury, a “heinous” act was committed in his constituency, alleging that a communal riot was engineered at the behest of I-PAC. He further claimed that this was later acknowledged by a TMC MLA in public.

Chowdhury also alleged that TMC MLA Humayun Kabir was used as a front, on I-PAC’s advice, to organise riots in Murshidabad, intimidate Hindu residents, and allegedly shift Hindu votes towards the BJP. He claimed that these actions were part of a larger political strategy.

Questioning Banerjee’s criticism of the ED, Chowdhury said the agency had conducted investigations against multiple political parties, including the Congress. He alleged that when Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi were targeted by central agencies, Banerjee did not raise objections, accusing her of reacting selectively now.

Further, Chowdhury alleged that I-PAC acted as an intermediary to extract money for senior TMC leaders and played a decisive role in shaping the party’s internal functioning. He claimed that while I-PAC did not contest elections, it allegedly influenced leadership decisions, internal voting, and organisational roles within the TMC.

“I-PAC acts as the eyes and ears of the TMC,” Chowdhury alleged, claiming that funds collected through these activities were routed to the TMC, with the consultancy firm taking a share.

Source: MoneyControl

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Popular Kerala-Based Bhajan Group Nandagovindam Reportedly Faces Coordinated Social Media Backlash From Communists & Jihadis

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The Commune
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It is reported that the Kerala-based bhajan group Nandagovindam Bhajans, which has gained significant popularity among youth and devotees, has come under sustained criticism and coordinated backlash on social media platforms over the past week.

According to reports, the group known for performing devotional music at temples and cultural festivals across Kerala and outside the state, has witnessed a surge in online campaigns questioning its activities, intent, and growing public presence. The group is said to attract large crowds wherever it performs, including at temple festivals and cultural events, with recent programmes reportedly drawing overwhelming attendance.

It is alleged that the criticism intensified as the group’s popularity grew, particularly among young people, and as its performances began to feature prominently in temples and public spaces. Social media posts by Communists and Jihadis circulating against the group have reportedly claimed that such bhajan initiatives are part of a broader ideological or political mobilisation, a charge that supporters of the group have rejected.

It is further alleged that some online posts and commentaries by these Communists and jihadis have sought to portray bhajan groups as instruments of covert social or political engineering, despite the programmes being presented as devotional or cultural in nature. Supporters have countered these claims by stating that bhajans and similar devotional gatherings are long-standing cultural practices in Kerala, especially during temple festivals and religious seasons, and are not confined to any political agenda.

Reports also indicate that criticism has not been limited to online commentary, with apprehensions expressed that sections of the media may amplify the allegations. At the same time, it is claimed that supporters view the backlash as part of a broader resistance to the increasing participation of youth in temple-based cultural and devotional activities.

It is alleged that the debate has widened into a larger discussion on social media about religious expression, cultural practices, and the boundaries of secularism in public spaces. Posts supporting the bhajan group have described the current developments as reflective of a wider revival of interest in temple traditions and devotional music among younger generations.

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“You Don’t Know Which Dog Is In What Mood”: Supreme Court Questions Presence Of Stray Dogs In Courts, Schools, Hospitals; Tells Dog Lovers To Feed In Shelter If They’re So Concerned

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The Commune
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Stray Dog Menace: Madurai Bench Of Madras High Court Considers Enforcing Supreme Court’s Delhi Directive

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, observed that it is impossible to predict an animal’s behaviour when it is in a “mood to bite,” while hearing a matter related to stray dogs. The court questioned why stray dogs should be present inside sensitive premises such as courts, schools, and hospitals, and asked what objection could exist to removing them from such institutional areas.

A three-judge bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and N V Anjaria clarified that its modified order was restricted to institutional areas and would not apply to public roads.

Emphasising the need for preventive measures, the bench noted the difficulty in identifying dangerous dogs based on behaviour alone, particularly in the context of managing stray dog populations on roads and streets.

“It’s just not just about biting; but also the threat caused by dogs. Of accidents. How can you identify? Which dog is in what mood in the morning, you don’t know,” Justice Vikram Nath observed.

Justice Sandeep Mehta drew a distinction between streets and institutional spaces, questioning the need for dogs inside court premises, schools, and hospitals. He remarked that institutions are not streets and must be kept safe.

The court also referred to its earlier order passed in November 2025, when it took note of an “alarming rise” in dog bite incidents within institutional areas such as educational institutions, hospitals, and railway stations. At that time, the apex court had directed authorities to relocate stray dogs to designated shelters after due sterilisation and vaccination.

The bench had further instructed authorities to release stray dogs back to the place from where they were picked up and had also directed the removal of cattle and other stray animals from state highways, national highways, and expressways.

However, the three-judge bench had earlier clarified that the relocation directive would not apply to dogs infected with rabies or suspected to be infected with rabies.

Source: News18

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