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DMK’s Courtroom Drama, Mockery Of Natural Justice: How Vijay And His Party TVK Were Wronged Without A Fair Hearing And The Larger Conspiracy Against DMK’s Political Enemies

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Vallavaraayan
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In a stunning display of judicial overreach and political manipulation, the recent proceedings in the Madras High Court surrounding the Karur stampede tragedy have raised troubling questions about fairness, impartiality, and the misuse of institutions for political vendetta. What unfolded on October 3, 2025 was not just a courtroom hearing—it was a meticulously staged political drama scripted to vilify Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and its leader, Vijay, without even giving them a chance to be heard.

TVK Silenced Before It Could Speak

Shockingly, TVK was not even made a party to the case. The petition—filed by one PH Dinesh from Villivakkam—was heard without including the very party being accused.

No representative from TVK was present, no notice was issued, and no opportunity for defense was granted. Yet, Justice N. Senthilkumar went on to make scathing personal remarks about Vijay’s leadership and mental state—comments that have no place in judicial proceedings. How can a judge, who is expected to uphold neutrality, comment on the “mental state” or “leadership quality” of an individual who isn’t even before the court to defend himself?

A Judicial Free Pass For DMK Propaganda

Within hours of the oral observations, DMK’s media ecosystem sprang into action. Television debates, social media influencers, and Dravidianist propaganda outlets ran coordinated stories amplifying the judge’s remarks—clearly designed to tarnish TVK’s image in the public eye. It appeared less like a coincidence and more like a choreographed operation where the judiciary’s words became political weapons.

The Curious Case

Even more curious is the timing. The Madurai Bench of the High Court was already hearing the anticipatory bail pleas of TVK leaders Nirmal Kumar and Bussy Anand regarding the same Karur incident. So, how did another PIL suddenly make its way to the Madras High Court within days? Enter the DMK—experts in backdoor politics, adept at manipulating institutions to target opponents while maintaining a façade of legality.

The PIL was filed on September 30, and mysteriously, it was listed within just days—a level of judicial efficiency rarely seen for ordinary citizens. Unsurprisingly, the only advocates present were those representing the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government. Why was Vijay not made a respondent, when the entire proceeding revolved around his event and party?

Justice Or Bias?

The judge’s remarks were more political than judicial. Questions such as “What kind of party is this?”, “The leader fled,” and “This shows the mental state of the leader” reflect not a search for truth, but an underlying prejudice. On what legal basis or metric does a judge assess a politician’s leadership quality or mental state?

The judge even referred to a “hit-and-run” case based on YouTube videos and accused the organisers of negligence—without TVK’s side being present to offer context. Ironically, the same video also shows Vijay cautioning bikers to be careful. But without representation, that crucial detail never made it into the record.

A Mockery Of Natural Justice

At the heart of this controversy lies a grave question: has the principle of natural justice been thrown out of the window? The two pillars of natural justice—the rule against bias and the right to be heard—exist to prevent precisely such miscarriages. No one should be a judge in their own cause, and no person should be condemned without an opportunity to present their case. Yet, in this instance, both these foundational principles were violated with impunity.

Had the judge even summoned TVK, condemned the incident, and sought an explanation the next day—it would have been a fair exercise. Instead, he delivered sweeping condemnations that have now become talking points for the DMK’s political propaganda machine.

The Larger Conspiracy: DMK’s Fascism Through Judicial Facade

The entire sequence of events bears the hallmark of an orchestrated DMK operation—using the judiciary’s shoulder to fire its political gun. A tragedy that demanded sober introspection and accountability has been converted into a political weapon to delegitimise Vijay’s nascent political movement. The DMK, afraid of TVK’s rapid rise and mass appeal, is now resorting to cowardly, anti-democratic tactics—targeting opponents through proxies in the courtroom rather than through public mandate.

This move is not just aimed at TVK; it strikes at all opposition parties. This order comes at a time when BJP Tamil Nadu President Nainar Nagenthiran is set to launch a state-wide tour to expose the DMK government’s failure. AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami has already been drawing massive crowd for his “Makkalai Kaapom, Thamizhagathai Meetpom” campaign.

The court has effectively ordered that no permission for the conduct of public meetings on State Highways or National Highways will be granted until a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) regarding public gatherings is framed by the State Government and approved by the Court. So, until the DMK government submits an SOP and gets it approved from the court no party can organize rallies and public meetings which is a brazen attempt at trampling the democratic rights of opposition parties and stifling political dissent with judicial sanction.

A Word Of Advice For Vijay

Vijay, welcome to Politics 101. Do not be disheartened by orchestrated attacks, courtroom theatrics, or propaganda campaigns targeting you and TVK. Politics is a rough, dirty arena, and the challenges you face today will only intensify with time. If your goal is to truly challenge and eventually eradicate the DMK, you must be strategic: join hands with like-minded political actors, build alliances, and surround yourself with advisers who are impartial, wise, and committed to your cause—not clouded by prejudice or personal bias against a party or its leader. Only with preparation, patience, and a clear political vision can TVK navigate these storms and emerge stronger.

Vallavaraayan is a political writer. 

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Dravidian Model: Hygiene Worker Dies Of Cleaning Sewer In CM Stalin’s Kolathur Constituency, Tamil Nadu Tops In Manual Scavenging Deaths

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The Commune
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On October 4, 2025, a sanitation worker in Kolathur, Chennai, lost his life after inhaling toxic fumes while cleaning a sewer, and two others were hospitalized.

According to a Times of India report, The deceased was identified as K. Kuppan (37), assisted by T. Sankar (40) and supervisor S. Hariharan (28). The trio entered the drain at Thirupathi Nagar, First Main Road, Third Cross Street around 2:30 p.m., and Kuppan collapsed on inhaling poisonous gas. Sankar and Hariharan attempted a rescue but also lost consciousness. They were rushed to Periyar Nagar Hospital; Kuppan was declared dead there, and his body later transferred to Stanley Hospital for postmortem.

BJP spokesperson ANS Prasad criticized the DMK government over its unfulfilled election promise to eradicate manual scavenging via modern technology, demanding disclosure of sanitation worker fatalities over the past five years.

Meanwhile, the Metrowater Managing Director stated that such sewer work is supposed to be conducted under its supervision, and insisted that Kuppan had entered the drain without authorization.

Just weeks earlier, on September 22, 2025, two contract workers — Prabhu (32) and A. Ravi (38) — died of suspected asphyxiation in Trichy while cleaning an underground drainage (UGD) chamber. Prabhu collapsed first, and Ravi lost consciousness while attempting to rescue him. The workers were engaged under the Phase II UGD project, linking households to a 37 MLD sewage treatment plant. Local authorities suspect the release of toxic gases when rainwater mixed with stagnant sewage after a “dummy block” was removed. A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered under negligence charges.

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The Myth of Christian Equality: A Look At The Deep-Seated Caste Discrimination In Church

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The Commune
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While Christianity is often portrayed as a faith grounded in equality and compassion, divisions run deep within it — across the world, sects such as Catholic, Protestant, and Pentecostal often draw sharp lines and discriminate against one another. In India, this hierarchy takes an even more troubling form: caste-based discrimination.

Despite the perception created that Christianity is an egalitarian faith, the instances of caste-based discrimination indicates otherwise. In this report, we detail 21 incidents from 2008 to 2025 that highlights systemic and persistent caste-based discrimination against Dalit Christians in India. These cases, spanning Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and beyond, reveal practices of segregation, exclusion, and violence that mirror the very societal hierarchies many converts sought to escape.

The report gains timely significance against recent remarks by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who asserted that lack of equality within Hinduism drives conversions. However, these incidents starkly illustrate that conversion does not automatically grant liberation from caste prejudice. From judicial interventions to protests and institutional admissions, the struggle for dignity within the church continues, challenging the narrative of religious inclusivity.

#1 Supreme Court Takes Up Parish Discrimination (2025)

The Supreme Court of India agreed to hear a landmark petition concerning caste discrimination within a Catholic parish in Kottapalayam, Tamil Nadu. Filed by Dalit Christians from the Trichy district, the petition accused St. Mary Magdalene Parish of excluding Dalits from annual celebrations and enforcing segregated burial practices. Unlike other congregants, Dalit Catholics were denied the right to hold funeral masses or prayers inside the church. A bench led by Justices PS Narasimha and Manoj Misra issued notices to the Tamil Nadu government and church authorities, demanding responses by April 15.

#2 Alleged Church Exclusion In Kottapalayam (2023)

Dalit Christians in Kottapalayam village, part of the Kumbakonam Catholic diocese, reported blatant caste discrimination in local church activities. They alleged that only members of influential, non-Dalit communities were permitted to become church members, thereby excluding Dalits from participation. Additionally, Dalits were barred from making financial contributions or subscriptions, effectively marginalizing them from the spiritual and administrative life of the parish. These accusations highlight how socioeconomic, and caste hierarchies permeate religious participation, denying Dalit Christians equal standing and voice within their faith community.

#3 Festival Ban In Trichy Church (2023)

In Ayyampatti, Trichy, Dalit Christians accused St. Mary Magdalene Church of prohibiting them from attending annual festivals and using the common community hall for weddings or family functions. The parish reportedly recognized only dominant-caste families as official members, institutionalizing their exclusion.

#4 Caste Bias At Loyola College (2022)

Lawrence D’Cruz, a former student and employee of Loyola College, Chennai, run by the Society of Jesus, alleged caste-based discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination. He claimed he was assigned menial tasks, subjected to abuse for his Dalit identity, and sexually harassed. His termination in April 2022 was viewed as retaliation. Other individuals also came forward with similar experiences, suggesting a pattern of discrimination against Dalit Christians within the institution.

#5 Protest Over Archbishop Appointment (2022)

The Dalit Christian Liberation Movement (DCLM) protested in Chennai against the appointment of a non-Dalit archbishop, Francis Kalist, in the Pondicherry-Cuddalore archdiocese. The demonstration highlighted broader discontent with the Catholic Church’s disregard for Dalit representation in leadership roles. DCLM leaders expressed frustration that the church continued to ignore the voices of Dalit Christians in Tamil Nadu, perpetuating upper-caste dominance in ecclesiastical hierarchies and denying Dalits a role in decision-making processes.

#6 Silenced Nuns Speak Out (2021)

Sister Robency Amal Helen, a member of the Idente Missionaries, publicly stated that Dalit nuns and former Dalit Christians face significant discrimination within the Catholic Church. Despite the church’s teachings on equality, she revealed that caste-based prejudice remains rampant, affecting the experiences and opportunities of Dalit individuals within religious orders.

#7 Appeal To Pope Francis (2021)

In June 2021, the National Council of Dalit Christians (NCDC) wrote to Pope Francis and Vatican authorities highlighting the rampant practice of untouchability and caste discrimination in Catholic churches across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. In its letter, the NCDC urged the Pope to intervene and issue a directive to end these practices. The council alleged that the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), the Council of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), along with all 18 Bishops of the dioceses in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, were wilfully allowing both visible and invisible forms of caste discrimination to persist in the Church.

#8 Madras High Court Issues Notices Over Caste Bias in Tamil Nadu Churches (2021)

The Madras High Court issued notices to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), 18 bishops of Tamil Nadu, and ministries under the Central, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry governments over allegations of caste-based discrimination in Catholic churches. The action followed a writ petition by Gnanapragasam Mathew, convenor of the Tamil Nadu Dalit Christian Alliance, who detailed discriminatory practices across 151 villages. The petition alleged systematic exclusion and segregation of Dalit Catholics, prompting judicial scrutiny into entrenched inequalities within the Church.

#9 Dalit Catholics Protest Appointment Of Non-Dalit Bishop In Salem (2021)

In May 2021 Dalit Catholic groups in Tamil Nadu expressed strong discontent over the Vatican’s decision to appoint a non-Dalit bishop for the Salem diocese, which has a predominantly Dalit congregation. On May 31, 2021, Pope Francis named Father Arulselvam Rayappan, a seminary professor belonging to the Vanniyar caste, as the new bishop. Dalit leaders argued that the move ignored long-standing demands for Dalit representation in higher Church leadership and reinforced systemic caste discrimination.

#10 Dalit Christians Demand Dalit Archbishop In Pondicherry–Cuddalore (2021)

In February 2021, the Dalit Christian Liberation Movement (NCLM) rallied in Villupuram demanding the Catholic Church appoint a Dalit Archbishop for the Pondicherry–Cuddalore Archdiocese. Dr. Prof. Mary John, head of NCLM, warned that if the demand was ignored, Dalit Christians would resist the appointment of a non-Dalit bishop. He emphasized that the Church must act with sincerity in its leadership selections. Protesters highlighted decades of systematic discrimination against Dalit Christians in education, employment, entry into priesthood, and episcopal appointments, accusing the Church of treating Dalits as outcasts since the diocese’s inception.

#11 Dalit Christians Protest In Kumbakonam Demanding Dalit Bishop (2021)

In February 2021, Dalit Christians organized a protest march in Kumbakonam Diocese against caste-based discrimination within the Church. Organized by eight Dalit Christian groups, the march highlighted long-standing grievances over exclusion in Church affairs and leadership. Protesters submitted a memorandum to the bishop and diocesan officials, demanding the appointment of a Dalit bishop to ensure fair representation. They argued that despite forming a significant part of the Catholic population, Dalits continued to face systemic discrimination in the Church’s hierarchy, education, and opportunities.

#12 Dalit Christians Protest At Pondicherry-Cuddalore Archdiocese (2020)

In December 2020, the Dalit Christian Liberation Movement (DCLM) staged a protest in front of the headquarters of the Archdiocese of Pondicherry-Cuddalore at Puducherry. The demonstrators voiced strong opposition to the exclusion of Dalit Christians from Church leadership and management. They alleged systemic discrimination in the appointment of priests and demanded that Dalits be given equal representation in ecclesiastical affairs. Protesters argued that despite forming a large section of the Catholic population, Dalits continued to be marginalized.

#13 Honour Killing in Kerala (2018)

A Kerala court declared the murder of Dalit Christian Kevin Joseph an honour killing. Joseph was killed in 2018 for marrying an upper-caste Christian woman just 3 days after the wedding. Fourteen individuals, including the woman’s father and brother, were charged.

#14 Sivaganga Diocese Discrimination (2018)

In April 2018, the Tamil Nadu Untouchability Eradication Front (TNUEF) released a report titled “Dalit Christians Crucified” alleging widespread caste discrimination against Dalit Christians in the Sivaganga Diocese. The report detailed practices of untouchability, including separate churches, graveyards, and the denial of priestly appointments for Dalits. It further alleged that church-run schools, colleges, and hospitals hired staff only from the non-Dalit Christian community. TNUEF also reported that festivals were organized separately for Dalit and non-Dalit Christians.

#15 Church Admits Dalit Discrimination (2017)

Cardinal Oswald Gracias acknowledged that Dalit Christians face heightened discrimination due to their untouchable status. His remarks during the National Council of Dalit Christians’ meeting in Mumbai marked a significant admission by the church hierarchy.

#16 Historic Policy Document (2016)

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India released a policy document titled Policy for Dalit Empowerment in the Catholic Church in India, admitting that Dalit Christians faced untouchability and negligible leadership representation. It urged dioceses to submit plans to eliminate discrimination within a year. This was the first official acknowledgment of the issue by the church.

#17 Attack On Dalit Bishop (2016)

In April 2016, three Catholic priests were arrested in connection with the attack and kidnapping of Dalit Bishop Cuddapah Prasad Gallela. The incident occurred on 25 April 2016, when Bishop Gallela and his driver, Vijay Kumar, were blindfolded, beaten, and taken to an undisclosed location, where a ransom of £50,000 was demanded. The arrested priests belonged to the Reddy caste. The South India Dalit Catholic Association criticized the Catholic Church hierarchy in India for its silence and inaction following the assault, highlighting concerns over caste bias within church structures.

#18 Dalits Face Discrimination In Tamil Nadu Churches (2016)

In June 2016, a pilot report, Thadam Thedi, highlighted widespread discrimination against Dalit Christians in Catholic and Protestant churches in Tamil Nadu. Although Dalits account for 22,40,726 of the 39,64,360 Catholics, they are excluded from key positions in church administration. Of the 18 Archbishops in Tamil Nadu, only two are Dalits. G. Mathew, a committee member behind the report, revealed that Dalits often have separate cemeteries and funeral carts, are denied access to common church roads, and in some cases, their bodies are excluded from religious rituals, underscoring systemic caste-based discrimination.

#20 Dalit Christians Face Barriers In Eraiyur Church Festival (2016)

In May 2016, Dalit Christians at Our Lady of Rosary Church, Eraiyur, faced discrimination during the church festival car procession. The local Vanniyar Christian community refused to allow Dalits to enter the church via the main entrance and opposed the car procession passing through Dalit streets. Dalits had long fought for the procession route, which was mandated by a 2010 Madras High Court order. The court had directed the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) to hold a peace meeting and issue orders ensuring that the festival car procession could traverse public roads, including Dalit areas, without obstruction.

#21 Deadly Caste Clash At Eraiyur Church (2008)

In March 2008, a violent clash erupted between Vanniyar Christian and Dalit Christian communities in Eraiyur village, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to three others. The unrest followed rising tensions as some Dalit Christians began an indefinite fast protesting discrimination within the parish by the dominant Vanniyar community. The confrontation highlighted deep-rooted caste divisions within the local Catholic Church, turning the village into a site of bloodshed. Authorities intervened to restore order, but the incident underscored the persistent struggle of Dalit Christians against systemic exclusion and caste-based marginalization.

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Rahul Gandhi Says India Should Not Lead The World, Only An Incompetent Defeatist Loser Unfit To Be A Leader Can Say So

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The Commune
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Rahul Gandhi, the scion of a political dynasty that has long claimed to represent India’s future, has once again revealed the depth of his defeatist mindset on the world stage. Speaking at an event in Colombia, he declared:

“I don’t think India sees itself as taking leadership in the world. That’s not our model. We believe in having a partnership. Sorry. We’re not arrogant enough to believe that we should lead the world. India, I don’t think has an intention to one day lead the world.”

Stop for a moment and consider what he just said. The heir to one of India’s most storied political families, a man who dares to imagine himself as a future leader of this nation, openly admits that India cannot, will not, and should not aspire to lead. He suggests that we, as a nation, are meant to merely follow, to partner, to accept mediocrity as our lot in life. And this is supposed to inspire confidence?

A Man Who Cannot Dream For His Nation

Leadership begins with vision. True leaders dare to dream — not just for themselves, but for their people and their nation. They inspire, they challenge, they push boundaries. Rahul Gandhi does none of this. He cannot even envision India leading the world, and yet he wants to convince the country that he can lead it. What kind of cognitive dissonance is this? How can a man with such a narrow, defeatist worldview possibly guide a nation of 1.4 billion people, a country of immense potential and historical greatness?

Every word of that Colombia speech drips with insecurity, indecision, lack of audacity, and a lack of ambition. A man who cannot even speak of India as a leader dreams of leading a country. What kind of a leader is that? What kind of imagination, what kind of mindset, allows someone to publicly reject the very idea of ambition for the nation he claims to want to lead?

A Dynasty Of Small Thinking

But should we be surprised? Rahul Gandhi’s mindset is not an accident; it is a family tradition. His grandfather, Jawaharlal Nehru, was an intellectual, but he often framed India’s global role in terms of dependency, non-alignment, and modest aspirations. Giving away UN Security Council seat, giving away Kashmir, giving away Ladakh. His father, Rajiv Gandhi, while energetic and reformist in domestic policies, never succeeded in instilling a sense of India as a global leader. And now Rahul carries forward this legacy — a legacy of timidity, mediocrity, and defeatism. The only person who had some sense of audacity was his grandmother Indira Gandhi, who made Richard Nixon sweat. But his mother being the Italy-born Sonia Gandhi, what can we expect of this half Indian?

Rahul Gandhi’s entire political philosophy seems to be: “We are not meant to lead, we are meant to follow. We are not meant to assert, we are meant to partner. We are not meant to dream, we are meant to compromise.” This is not humility. This is weakness masquerading as modesty. It is a surrender of India’s potential before even stepping onto the global stage.

The Inability To Think Like A Leader

Let us dissect his words further: “We’re not arrogant enough to believe that we should lead the world.” Rahul Gandhi seems to equate ambition with arrogance. He believes that to aspire is somehow conceited. Is that what he teaches the nation? That dreaming is wrong, that leadership is arrogance? No great nation in history has risen by embracing such meekness. Leaders who fear ambition do not lead; they stumble, they falter, and they resign themselves to irrelevance.

And yet, Rahul Gandhi wants Indians to put their trust in him. He wants to convince the world that he is capable of leading this nation. How can a man who cannot even think beyond partnership and cautious cooperation imagine global leadership? How can a man who views ambition as arrogance understand the mindset required to make bold, transformative decisions?

And now we know why his party faces defeat after defeat in every election. It’s because it is run by a person with a defeatist mentality.

The Damage Of Defeatism

This is not just about words; this is about vision. Leaders shape nations with the ideas they espouse, with the confidence they project. Rahul Gandhi’s statement is not just personal—it is politically corrosive. By dismissing India’s potential for global leadership, he is killing aspirations. He is teaching Indians to shrink themselves, to aim lower, to accept mediocrity as a national trait.

Imagine a leader saying to India’s citizens: “You are not meant to lead. You are not meant to dream. You are only meant to cooperate.” That is not leadership. That is a mandate for weakness. That is a declaration that the nation’s ambitions should be curtailed. How can a man who openly articulates such a mindset even be considered fit to govern one of the world’s largest democracies?

Rahul Gandhi Vs. Real Leadership

Compare this with the vision of leaders who have transformed nations. From Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting India’s global presence, to Franklin D. Roosevelt taking decisive action in times of crisis, to Lee Kuan Yew turning Singapore from a small port into a global hub — leadership requires courage, conviction, and ambition. Rahul Gandhi exhibits none of these. His idea of leadership is political partnership and timid compliance, not bold decision-making or national vision.

He knows he cannot lead, and that is why it seeps into his speeches. This is a man who, despite his lineage, has never won an election convincingly, has never shown political acumen, and has never commanded respect even within his own party. Yet he dreams — absurdly — of leading India.

The Irony Of Partnership

Rahul Gandhi repeatedly emphasizes “partnership” in his speech. Partnership? With whom? With other nations, or with mediocrity itself? The man seems to believe that India’s role on the world stage is to hold hands and tag along, rather than assert, innovate, or influence. Is this the vision India’s youth are supposed to rally behind? Is this the guidance India’s 1.4 billion citizens are supposed to follow?

No nation that aspires to greatness ever rises through partnership alone. Partnerships are tools; leadership is the goal. Rahul Gandhi, in his Colombian escapade, has made it painfully clear that he does not understand the difference.

A Man Who Rejects Ambition

Rahul Gandhi is a walking, talking lesson in why leadership is earned, not inherited. His speeches reveal a man who cannot articulate ambition, who cannot inspire confidence, who cannot even imagine India’s rightful place in the world. He is a man whose family legacy of hesitation, caution, and mediocrity continues to define his political identity.

This is the man who wishes to lead India. This is the man who dares to claim he can take on the mantle of Prime Minister. And yet, when he opens his mouth, he effectively tells every Indian: “We are not meant to lead. Lower your expectations. Settle for mediocrity.”

India’s Global Leadership Under PM Modi

Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has emerged as a global powerhouse, making Rahul Gandhi’s defeatist worldview look utterly pathetic. Economically, India has risen to become the fourth-largest economy in the world, with a GDP of $4.19 trillion, driven by bold reforms, decisive policymaking, and visionary governance. Initiatives like Digital India and UPI have transformed the financial ecosystem, while Make in India and a thriving startup culture have positioned India as a hub of innovation, attracting investment and creating jobs. In defence, India has gone from passive participation to assertive global leadership, with exports skyrocketing from ₹600 crore in 2014 to over ₹24,000 crore in 2025 and ambitious targets for the future, alongside indigenous development of aircraft, missiles, and naval assets.

In space, science, and technology, India under PM Modi has boldly challenged global giants, achieving successful missions to Mars and the Moon and maintaining a robust satellite network for communication, navigation, and defence. Internationally, PM Modi has earned over 25 global awards, cementing India’s reputation as a nation that acts, leads, and inspires. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi dares to tell the world that India should not aspire to lead, framing ambition as arrogance and dreaming as a crime. His vision barely stretches beyond timid partnerships and political compromises, exposing him as a man utterly unfit to lead a nation that is confidently asserting itself on the global stage.

Rahul Gandhi: An Incompetent Loser With A Defeatist Mentality Unfit To Be Even Indian Citizen

Let there be no mistake: Rahul Gandhi is not fit to lead India. His worldview is defeatist. His mindset is small. His political career is a catalogue of failures, missteps, and embarrassments. He cannot inspire, he cannot dream, and he cannot envision a world where India is a global leader.

For a country with global ambitions, a population hungry for progress, and a youth eager to see India rise, Rahul Gandhi represents exactly what should be avoided: timidity, mediocrity, and a refusal to dream. His speeches are not just gaffes; they are a mirror of his unfitness.

India deserves leaders who aim high, who think big, who embrace ambition without fear. Rahul Gandhi offers none of these. He is not a leader; he is a cautionary tale. He is a man who knows he cannot lead and, tragically, wants everyone else to know it too.

If India were to put its faith in him, it would be placing its future in the hands of someone who believes mediocrity is a virtue, partnership is a goal, and leadership is arrogance. That is not leadership — that is surrender.

Vallavaraayan is a political writer. 

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UP Govt’s Crack Down On Illegal Religious Conversions: 15 Incidents Reported In 1 Month

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The Commune
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The country saw several instances of crackdown on illegal religious conversion in the past month. This report details 15 separate incidents of alleged unlawful religious conversion occurring in the state of Uttar Pradesh throughout September 2025, as compiled from various Indian news sources.

The documented cases consistently follow a pattern, accusing evangelical Christian groups and individuals of systematically targeting impoverished, tribal, and Dalit communities. The methods of inducement include promises of miraculous healing, financial aid, job opportunities, and educational support.

In response, law enforcement agencies across multiple districts have taken action, made numerous arrests and registering cases under the stringent Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act. These events have sparked significant legal and social discourse on religious freedom and coercion in the region.

#1 Mirzapur Conversion Racket Busted

On 30 September 2025, Mirzapur police uncovered a major inter-state religious conversion racket, arresting five individuals, including the alleged mastermind, Dev Sahayam Daniel Raj from Tamil Nadu. The gang was accused of systematically targeting poor, tribal, and underprivileged families, luring them with money, sewing training, and “healing prayer meetings” to convert them to Christianity. Investigations revealed the group had already converted nearly 70 people and was in advanced preparations to convert 500 more. A case was registered at the Ahraura police station, and a probe has been initiated to uncover the gang’s funding sources and wider network across state lines.

#2 Gorakhpur Women Arrested for Conversion

On 29 September 2025, in the Sahjanwa area of Gorakhpur, police arrested two women, Lakshmi Yadav and Roshni, for allegedly operating a religious conversion racket. The accused, a beauty parlor operator and her aide, were reported to have lured poor villagers by promising miraculous cures for illnesses and a better life through their spiritual practices. Lakshmi allegedly used a handkerchief in fake healing acts and offered hopes of jobs and money to convince people to read the Bible. Police raided a house in Sahjanwa, arrested the duo, and recovered religious materials related to conversion activities.

#3 Fake Healing Gatherings in Lucknow

In 28 September 2025, Nigohan police in Lucknow arrested a man named Malkhan for allegedly orchestrating religious conversions through fraudulent “Changnai Sabhas” (healing meetings). A convert since 2016, Malkhan used a hall on his farmland as a church to lure Dalit women and children from nearby villages. He performed staged healing acts, such as claiming to cure epilepsy, and offered money to persuade families to adopt Christianity. Using a WhatsApp group named “Yeshu Changnai Sabha,” he spread his influence and conducted baptisms. Police arrested him and launched an investigation into his financial sources and conversion network.

#4 Mass Conversion Attempt in Gorakhpur Village

On 28 September 2025, police intervened in a mass conversion attempt in Bhagoura village, Sahjanwa, Gorakhpur, where approximately 100 women had been gathered inside a house. Members of the Christian community were allegedly carrying out collective conversions at the location. Upon receiving information, law enforcement reached the scene and detained four to five individuals accused of orchestrating the event. An investigation was launched to determine the scope of the operation and the methods used to gather and influence the villagers, highlighting concerns over large-scale, organized conversion activities in rural areas.

#5 Charge Sheet in Kundawali Village Case

On 27 September 2025, police submitted a charge sheet to the court against four accused—Anju, Hridesh Kumar (alias Vicky Pastor), Neetu, and Surendra Pastor—in a conversion case from Kundawali village, Islamnagar. The incident, which occurred on 26 August 2025, involved individuals from Kasganj and Bisauli gathering villagers to conduct Christian prayers and lure them into conversion. Investigations revealed that Pastor Surendra, the alleged mastermind, had already converted over 200 people using financial temptations. The accused pressured villagers by repeatedly visiting their homes and conducting prayers, leading to about 30 conversions before police action was taken.

#6 Marital Fraud and Coercion in Firozabad

On 24 September 2025, in the Tundla area of Firozabad, a case was registered against Brijmohan (alias B.M. Masi) and his family members for allegedly forcing his wife, Jamuna Devi, into religious conversion following a fraudulent marriage. The complainant stated that 11 years after marrying under Hindu rituals, she discovered her husband had concealed his Christian identity. She accused him of assaulting her for worshipping Hindu deities, forcing their daughters to participate in Christian practices, and promising benefits like free education and foreign money if they converted. Police have begun an investigation into the assault and forced conversion allegations.

#7 Tension Over Conversion Gathering in Basantpur

On 22 September 2025, tension erupted in Mohad Ward, near the Shivnath River in Basantpur, Chhattisgarh, when 15-20 people from the Christian community gathered for prayers. Local villagers opposed the gathering, alleging it was a religious conversion meeting intended to lure people into Christianity. The situation required police intervention from the Basantpur police station. The matter was ultimately resolved on the spot through counseling and dialogue, preventing further escalation. This incident underscores the social friction and communal sensitivities surrounding conversion activities in the region.

#8 Eight Arrested in Hardoi for Inducements

On 22 September 2025, in Bhauptuwa village, Adampur, Hardoi, police arrested eight individuals, with Lal Singh as the main accused, for allegedly attempting forced religious conversions. Based on a complaint, it was revealed that the accused organized a gathering where candles were lit, prayers were conducted, and religious texts, including copies of the Bible, were distributed. The villagers were reportedly enticed with promises of monetary benefits and free medical treatment in exchange for converting to Christianity. Cases were registered under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021.

#9 Phoolpur Gathering Targets Hindu Deities

On 21 September 2025, in Baudai village, Phoolpur, police registered a case against 12 named individuals for allegedly using a religious gathering to lure people into Christianity while making offensive remarks against Hindu deities. The meeting, held under the guise of “Changnai Sabhas” or fake healing prayers, was intended to convert members of the local Hindu community. The accused, including Santosh, Ram Ashray, and others, were charged under relevant legal sections. This case highlights the use of derogatory statements against indigenous faiths as a alleged tactic in conversion efforts, further inflaming religious sentiments.

#10 Agra Racket Lured People from Multiple States

On 19 September 2025, Agra police arrested Rajkumar Lalwani and eight others for allegedly running a large-scale religious conversion racket from his home in Kedarnagar, Shahganj. Lalwani lured people from states like Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra under the pretense of providing treatment or solving financial problems. Participants were reportedly subjected to conversion rituals involving meat and blood, and later taken to large prayer gatherings in Ambala. Each Sunday, large meetings were held at an ashram for the converted individuals. Lalwani was remanded to jail, and investigations, including warrants for other accused, continue.

#11 Illegal Church Preyed on Dalits in Phoolpur

On 19 September 2025, in Baudai Katauta village, Phoolpur, Prayagraj, an illegal church was found to be luring poor Dalit villagers with promises of money and other inducements. The church, connected to an entity called the “Changaai Sabha Agriculture School,” was also allegedly holding seminars to influence people against Hinduism. Police questioned two individuals involved and recorded their statements as part of an ongoing investigation into the forced conversions. This incident highlights the specific vulnerability of economically and socially marginalized groups to such alleged conversion activities.

#12 Shahjahanpur Couple Ran Long-Term Racket

On 16 September 2025, Shahjahanpur police arrested a couple, Harjeet Mashi and Sunita Mashi, from the Sidhauli area for allegedly running a long-term forced conversion racket. The duo reportedly lured locals by offering cures for illnesses and financial benefits, pressuring them to adopt Christianity. During the arrest, police recovered religious literature meant for influence and evidence of monetary support from various trusts. The accused were presented in court and sent to jail after cases were registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Uttar Pradesh anti-conversion law.

#13 Basti Church Used Money and Medicine as Bait

On 17 September 2025, in the Chandrashekhar Azad Nagar Ward of Babhnan, Basti, police arrested two individuals, Ram Nihor and Ramtej, for allegedly using a local church to coerce conversions. The accused were reported to have lured people, particularly Hindu women, to prayer meetings by offering money and medicines. Once there, they pressured them to adopt Christianity. A case was registered under the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Conversion Act 2021. The accused were arrested near Marvatia village, presented in court, and subsequently sent to jail.

#14 Farrukhabad Gang Used Online and Offline Methods

On 3 September 2025, Farrukhabad police busted a conversion gang led by Pradeep Mashi operating from the Kadri Gate area. The gang allegedly lured poor and distressed villagers to religious gatherings at Mission Hospital residences, promising to solve their problems and relieve poverty or ailments. Attendees were prohibited from Hindu worship, gradually pressured to convert, and subjected to rituals like tilak removal and meat consumption. The gang also conducted online prayer meetings via Google Meet under the name “Church of God.” Police arrested Pradeep Mashi and seized religious literature and documentation of conversion attempts.

#15 Unauthorized Prayer Meeting in Basti

On 1 September 2025, in the Rani Pokhara Mohalla, Basti, police registered a case against four individuals—Harihar Yadav, Ambika Prasad, Shiv Shankar, and Durgavati—for organizing an unauthorized prayer meeting. The gathering was allegedly held under the pretext of a religious event to pressure locals, particularly from scheduled castes, into adopting Christianity. The police intervention prevented the meeting from proceeding further, and an investigation was launched to ascertain the full intent and activities of the accused, marking one of the first such reported incidents in the state for the month.

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Sujatha Bhat Who Lied About ‘Missing Daughter’ Claims She Was A “Pawn” In Orchestrated Conspiracy Against Dharmasthala, Apologises

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In an explosive and wide-ranging exclusive interview with Asianet Suvarna News, Sujatha Bhat, a central figure in the controversial Dharmasthala case, has come forward to claim she was used as a “pawn” by a political gang, asserting she has no connection to the ‘Burude’ gang and was misled into making false allegations.

Bhat stated that her entry into the national spotlight was orchestrated by individuals including Girish Mattanna and Jayanti T, who contacted her after seeing an older YouTube interview where she discussed a property dispute. She claims they manipulated her personal grievance into a larger, fabricated narrative.

A Web Of Deception: From Delhi To The Supreme Court

Bhat detailed a sequence of events where she was allegedly manipulated. She recounted being taken to Delhi in May with no clear explanation, told only to bring clothes and her Aadhaar card. There, she was taken to the Supreme Court premises but was made to wait outside, completely unaware of the contents of the petition being filed or the purpose of her presence.

“The gang of thieves will come. Another one will come. They will put me in this pit,” Bhat stated, emphasizing her ignorance of the plans being executed around her. She identified Girish Mattanna as the primary point of contact who directed her actions, including instructing her to cry and claim that a missing daughter’s last rites should be performed as per Sanatan Dharma—a story she now says was entirely fabricated.

The Fictional Character of “Ananya Bhat”

A key revelation in the interview was the admission that “Ananya Bhat,” presented as her missing daughter, was a complete fiction. Bhat claimed this character was created by a man named Shivshankar for a YouTube channel interview a year prior, related to her property dispute. She alleged that Girish Mattanna and others later co-opted this fictional character to build their case.

She also admitted to providing an edited photo, removing Ranga Prasad from a picture to support the false narrative, an act she now regrets, stating she did not foresee the consequences.

Financial Struggles And Denial Of Monetary Motive

Forcefully denying any financial gain from her involvement, Bhat stated, “I haven’t taken a single rupee from anyone.” She revealed her current bank balance is a mere 5,000 rupees and described her previous livelihood of selling soup and juice in a park, a profession she can no longer sustain due to public notoriety.

“I was making soup… I used to work up to 500 a day,” she said, contrasting her past simple life with her current predicament where people “look at me like someone committed a murder.”

A Life Of Loneliness And A Plea For Livelihood

The interview painted a picture of a profoundly isolated individual. Bhat spoke of being abandoned by friends and the gang that used her. Following the death of her companion Ranga Prasad in January, she stated she is now “completely alone,” unsure of how she will survive.

Her final plea was not for money but for an opportunity to work and regain her dignity. “They don’t want me to bring lakhs of lakhs to you and keep it in your hand,” she said. “They are saying, ‘Give me a shop or something and I will work and eat there’.”

In another undated video clipping, she is seen saying, “I just want to say this publicly to society: it was my mistake, please forgive me. People might say in other ways that I killed someone, or I stole something, or that I took money, but I have no money with me. I am not someone who would kill anyone. I have no connection at all with that person. I have nothing to do with it in any way. This is my personal matter. Because of someone’s words, I got confused and did what I did. And for that, I bow my head in front of society and ask for forgiveness.”

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Radical Leftist Rag The Wire Misrepresents NCRB Data On Railway Accidents To Peddle False Propaganda, Here’s The Truth

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The NCRB recently released data related to railway accidents in 2023. Seeing just the numbers, leftist news portals started erupting in joy as they saw it as yet another opportunity to pull down the BJP-led central government.

A closer look at the details of the NCRB report exposes the flawed understanding and the bias of these leftists in highlighting details that are suitable for them in setting their anti-government narrative.

Here is what The Wire reported.

And this was what the other portals did.

Let us take a look at The Wire’s reporting to analyse the flaws.

The investigation, based on National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and Ministry of Railways datasets from 2004-2023, confirms the headline number but exposes its irrelevance to assessing railway operational safety, revealing instead a decade of dramatic improvement under the current administration.

The Critical Distinction: Two Classifications, One Misleading Headline

The core flaw in the reporting lies in the failure to distinguish between two entirely separate classification systems:

NCRB’s “Railway Accidents”: A broad category that includes any death reported on or near railway property. This encompasses:

  • People falling from overcrowded trains.
  • Trespassers being hit by trains while walking on tracks.
  • Suicides on railway tracks.
  • Deaths at unmanned railway crossings.
  • Natural deaths occurring on railway premises.

Ministry of Railways’ “Consequential Train Accidents”: A strict metric tracking only systemic failures in train operations that cause casualties, property damage exceeding ₹2 crore, or traffic disruption exceeding 24 hours. This classification explicitly excludes trespassing, falls, and suicides.

The Real Story: 73% of “Railway Accident” Deaths Are Behavioral, Not Operational Failures

A detailed breakdown of the NCRB’s 2023 data, which reported 21,803 deaths, reveals the true nature of these incidents:

  • 74.9% (18,480 cases) involved “fall from trains or collision with people on the track.”
  • 72.8% (15,878 deaths) resulted specifically from falls or collisions with trains—events not classified as train operational failures.
  • Only 56 cases were attributed to driver fault.
  • Only 43 cases resulted from mechanical defects in rolling stock.

This data indicates that approximately 73% of the deaths attributed to “railway accidents” are behavioral incidents involving trespassing or falling from trains, not failures of the railway system’s safety.

Decade Of Dramatic Improvement In Actual Train Safety

When the correct metric, “Consequential Train Accidents” is applied, the data reveals a starkly different and positive narrative. The period from 2014-2024 shows remarkable progress compared to the previous decade (2004-2014):

60% fewer consequential train accidents, with the annual average dropping from 171 to 68.

A 73% improvement in the international safety benchmark -accidents per million train kilometers – which fell from 0.11 in 2014-15 to 0.03 in 2023-24.

For the first time in history, Indian Railways recorded zero passenger deaths from train accidents in the fiscal year 2019-20.

The Trespassing Epidemic: A Behavioral Challenge, Not An Infrastructure One

Data from the Railway Protection Force and various divisions highlights the central role of trespassing:

  • In the Delhi-NCR region alone, 1,321 bodies were recovered from tracks in just 2.5 years, with over 50% due to trespassing.
  • The Chennai division reports that 70-75% of daily track deaths are from trespassing and falling from trains.
  • Central Railway data shows 1,210 out of 2,388 track deaths (50.6%) resulted from trespassing alone.

Studies indicate that 35% of trespassing deaths occur where foot overbridges (FOBs) are available but unused, pointing to individual choice as a primary factor.

Historical Context

An analysis of official government records, NCRB reports, and RTI data for the 2004–2014 period provides essential context for understanding India’s railway safety trajectory. During the UPA government’s tenure, consequential train accidents—those caused by operational failures resulting in casualties, property damage exceeding ₹2 crores, or significant traffic disruption—totaled 1,711, averaging 171 accidents per year. Year-wise data shows a steady decline from 234 accidents in 2004-05 to 118 in 2013-14, marking a 49% reduction over the decade.

While the total number of accidents fell, NCRB-reported railway deaths remained high, largely due to behavioral factors rather than operational failures. Available data from 2008-2014 indicates annual fatalities ranging between 24,126 and 27,765, with an average of roughly 25,960 deaths per year. Importantly, the vast majority of these deaths resulted from falls from trains, trespassing, suicides, or level crossing incidents—not systemic train errors.

Derailment statistics further underscore this distinction. Between 2007 and 2012, Indian Railways recorded 400 derailments, averaging one every five days. These incidents caused 115 deaths and 800 injuries over five years, with most derailments causing limited casualties. Major accidents in 2004-05, such as the Sadbhavana Express and Jammu Tawi-Ahmedabad collisions, led to fatalities ranging from 10 to 58, demonstrating the sporadic nature of large-scale incidents.

Safety metrics show marked improvement even during this period. Accidents per million train kilometers—a global benchmark—declined from 0.29 in 2004-05 to 0.10 in 2013-14, a 65% improvement. This trend demonstrates that Indian Railways was steadily improving operational safety, even before the substantial investments in post-2014 modernization programs.

In comparison, the period 2014-2024 saw further acceleration, with annual consequential accidents falling to 68 and total fatalities dropping to 748. While the UPA era laid the groundwork for safer operations, post-2014 investments in infrastructure, technology, and safety campaigns have delivered unprecedented reductions in operational train accidents.

Misclassification Of Suicides Inflates “Accident” Figures

Forensic studies further complicate the NCRB’s classification. A study in Secunderabad found that 56% of railway fatalities were suicides, 44% were accidents, and 0% were homicides. The NCRB’s methodology of often classifying intentional deaths as “accidents” significantly inflates the statistics used to suggest systemic failure.

Unprecedented Investment In Safety Infrastructure

The narrative of declining safety is contradicted by record levels of investment dedicated to infrastructure and prevention:

  • Creation of the ₹1 lakh crore Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh dedicated solely to safety improvements.
  • Annual track renewal spending surged to ₹10,201 crore (2015-23) from ₹4,702 crore (2005-14).
  • Nationwide deployment of the Kavach anti-collision system on critical routes.
  • Launch of “Mission Zero Death” campaigns targeting trespassing and unsafe behavior.
Leftist Narrative Debunked By Data

The reporting by The Wire and others, while numerically accurate in its raw citation of the NCRB figure, is fundamentally misleading. It conflates individual behavioral choices (trespassing, suicide) with systemic operational failures, ignores a 15.5% improvement in overall railway-related deaths since 2014, misunderstands the critical difference between NCRB’s broad classification and the railway ministry’s strict safety metrics, overlooks the 60% reduction in actual train accidents over the past decade and fails to acknowledge unprecedented safety investments and documented improvements that meet international standards.

The real challenge facing Indian Railways is not operational safety, which has seen historic improvement, but addressing complex behavioral and social issues like trespassing and suicide prevention. Conflating these distinct problems serves neither public understanding nor the goal of genuine safety enhancement.

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DMK Govt Arrests YouTuber Maridhas For Video On Karur TVK Stampede

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In yet another case of clampdown on dissent in Tamil Nadu, popular YouTuber Maridhas was arrested by the DMK government on Friday after he released videos criticizing the ruling regime’s role in the stampede at TVK leader Vijay’s rally in Karur, which claimed the lives of 41 people.

Police claimed the video carried “misleading and false statements” about the tragedy and booked him under multiple sections of the IPC and IT Act. He was arrested from his residence in Chennai’s Neelankarai suburb and taken into custody.

Maridhas has consistently taken on both sides — slamming the TVK for its recklessness and accusing the DMK government of failure and even of attempting to sabotage Vijay’s political rise.

In one video, Maridhas had raised suspicions about DMK leader Senthil Balaji since Karur is his stronghold.

“For stampede to happen, there needs to be a confusion in the crowd and a fear induced because of that. If this happens naturally, it is an accident. But if someone tries to create such a situation artificially in a crowd which the politicians are very much capable of, and that too when you go to Karur.. today if there is one person in Tamil Nadu who is very close and is the right hand man for Stalin, it is Senthil Balaji. Senthil Balaji gang is the one which is collecting money per bottle and giving it to DMK family. If Vijay is going to Senthil Balaji’s bastion of Karur, on one hand he is a powerful minister and Senthil Balaji is a big ‘Ammavaasai’ (a cunning politician). If you prepare a list of politicians who would do politics on anything and go to any extent, he will be at number one position. Such a politician who would do anything, with high criminality, and someone close to the ruling family being their right hand.. if Vijay is going there, you should have the sharpness to gauge the conspiracy. Who should have such sharpness? The commission that is investigating.“, said Maridhas.

He further said that TVK members are raising valid questions and went on to point out three things that hint at a conspiracy. He mentioned:

1) An ambulance that kept doing rounds and Sun TV jumping in to putting bytes of the ambulance driver about the crowd not letting the ambulance go

2) Sun TV’s another byte of a person who is supposedly close to Senthil Balaji as seen from his social media

3) Powercut that happened during the rally which the Aruna Jagadeesan commission set up by the DMK government to probe the stampede, had tried to dismiss

Maridhas had also taken aim at the Aruna Jegadeesan Commission arguing that it was not moving in the right direction and appeared to be nothing more than a facade to cover up the real failures of the DMK government. He further went on to make allegations against the ruling DMK government and blamed it for the loss of 41 lives.

Further on 4 October 2025, Maridhas had posted on his social media about exposing the “entire drama staged by the DMK gang in court”.

This video had gone viral on social media triggering action from the DMK government as MK Stalin himself had put a video message saying that strict legal action will be taken on those who make defamatory remarks in social media.

“10 Ruba Balaji.. What was the trick that happened in court against Vijay? – At 6 PM today.”, Maridhas had posted on X.

At 1 PM, Maridhas had posted that police have arrived at his house.

The DMK government has arrested Maridhas despite multiple judgements that arrests should not be made for social media utterances.

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UPSC Chairman To Engage With Civil Service Aspirants Directly In Vitual Townhall, Signal Shift Towards Next Gen Reforms And Transparency

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Marking the beginning of its centenary year, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairman Dr. Ajay Kumar outlined a forward-looking vision for the Commission, emphasising its role in nation-building and the need for modernisation. He said the centenary year serves not only to celebrate UPSC’s legacy but also as a springboard for renewal and outreach, particularly towards aspirants from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.

Dr. Kumar highlighted initiatives designed to deepen engagement with candidates, including the launch of the anecdote portal “My UPSC Interview: From Dream to Reality”. The portal invites serving and retired civil servants to share their experiences of appearing before the UPSC Interview Board. Submissions are open until December 31, 2025, and a selection of entries will be published during the centenary year in 2026.

The Chairman also unveiled new visual identities for the Commission. The updated UPSC logo features the national emblem at its core, symbolising authority and service, surrounded by a wreath of banyan leaves representing wisdom and resilience. A ribbon inscribed with Sangh Lok Seva reinforces the principles of accountability and duty. Complementing this, the Centenary Logo features a wave motif representing UPSC’s century-long journey—progressive, enduring, and adaptive—with the UPSC emblem integrated into the final ‘0’ of ‘100,’ underscoring its centrality to India’s administrative evolution.

Dr. Kumar emphasised that the centenary year will catalyse institutional reforms, including closer cooperation with state public service commissions, sharing of best practices, and enhanced feedback mechanisms. He identified inclusivity, digital transformation, and engagement with a new generation of aspirants as priority areas. He noted the increasing use of digital tools and artificial intelligence to meet the expectations of Gen Z candidates, while reaffirming the Commission’s commitment to merit, transparency, fairness, and integrity.

Welcoming officers, staff, and guests on UPSC’s 99th Foundation Day, UPSC Secretary Shri Shashi Ranjan Kumar reflected on the Commission’s near-century-long journey. He said the centenary provides an opportunity not only to commemorate the distinguished past but also to commit collectively to future readiness, ensuring that UPSC remains adaptable to evolving national and global governance challenges.

Established on 1 October 1926, under the Government of India Act, 1919 and the recommendations of the Lee Commission, UPSC has been the backbone of India’s merit-based civil services. With the centenary celebrations now underway, the Commission seeks to reaffirm its legacy while embracing new opportunities and challenges for the future.

(With inputs from PIB)

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“Tamil Film Industry In Grip Of DMK Family”, Alleges Actress & ADMK Member Gautami

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"Tamil Film Industry In Grip Of DMK Family", Alleges Actress & ADMK Member Gautami

In a stark public accusation, former actress and political figure Gautami has stated that the Tamil film industry is currently in the “grip of the DMK family,” citing this as the primary reason for her absence from Tamil cinema.

Outlining a comprehensive system of control, Gautami claimed the ruling party’s influence extends across the entire film ecosystem. “The entire industry is in the grip of the DMK family,” she stated. “There are right from several production companies that are either producing or buying up films under production, who are contracting with stars and actors to be bound to them for a certain number of productions, right through to the distribution networks again which are under their control, the theaters which are under their control.”

The actress, who has been openly critical of the DMK and aligned with the BJP earlier and now with the AIADMK, directly linked her political stance to her professional exile. She explained that given she has been “diametrically opposite” to the DMK politically and ideologically, “it stands to reason that there are going to be certain doors that are either shut or certain doors that I would not want to knock on.”

Despite the current climate, Gautami expressed optimism for a near-future return. “I am very confident that very soon I will be back in Tamil cinema,” she said, predicting that such a return would coincide with the industry “breathing a deep sigh of relief” and the restoration of “oxygen and creativity and free enterprise” to Tamil films.

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