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Indian Express Ground Report Collapses Rahul Gandhi’s Pack Of Lies On ‘Stolen Election’ In Haryana

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Indian Express Ground Report Collapses Rahul Gandhi's Pack Of Lies On 'Stolen Election' In Haryana

A detailed on-ground investigation by The Indian Express has found that the key examples cited by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to allege widespread voter fraud in the Haryana Assembly elections do not stand up to scrutiny.

The investigation reveals that the cases presented as evidence of a “stolen” election are, in fact, large joint families sharing addresses and local voters affected by clerical errors – including the misuse of a Brazilian model’s stock photo on voter rolls.

The “66 Voters, One House” Claim

During a press conference, Gandhi pointed to House Number 150 in Hodal’s Gudhrana village, alleging 66 voters were registered in a single house belonging to a BJP official, Umesh Gudhrana.

On-Ground Finding: The property is a large, multi-generational family plot. Umesh’s uncle, Rajpal Gudhrana (60), explained that his father and three brothers settled on the 10-acre plot 80 years ago. As the family grew, individual homes were built, all retaining the original “House Number 150.”

Statement: “Four generations of our family live together… There is no question of vote theft,” Umesh Gudhrana stated. The 66 voters are all verified relatives.

The “501 Voters, One House” Claim

Gandhi also highlighted House Number 265 in the same village, claiming it had 501 registered voters but “could not be found.”

On-Ground Finding: The location is a vast residential colony. The original landowning family, the Sorouts, gradually sold plots over generations. The area now contains approximately 200 houses and three private schools.

Statement: Pawan Sorout (26) clarified, “Six generations of my family live in the vicinity along with people who bought the land.” All residents, including unrelated buyers like Shyamwati Singh (46), legally use “265” as their official address for voter registration.

The “Brazilian Voter Fraud” Claim

Gandhi’s most sensational claim was that a stock photo of a Brazilian model was used for 22 fake votes across 10 booths in Rai, Sonipat, under names like Seema, Sweety, and Saraswati.

On-Ground Finding: Reporters tracked down four of the women from the list. All are real, local residents who voted without any issue. The Brazilian model’s photo was a clerical error on the rolls, not evidence of impersonation.

Sweety, a homemaker, stated, “I did not have any issues voting this time; I used my 2012 voter card and the slip they issued.”

Darshana Joon’s daughter, Harsha (24), showed her mother’s 2019 voter ID with the correct photo, noting the roll’s image was “clearly wrong.”

Pinki from Machhraula village confirmed her Elector’s Photo Identity Card (EPIC) had a wrong photo but it was another local woman’s image, not the Brazilian model’s. She voted using a voter slip and Aadhaar card while awaiting a correction. The Booth Level Officer (BLO) pleaded ignorance of how the stock photo was inserted.

Political Context and Official Refutation

The Congress candidate from Rai, Jai Bhagwan Antil, who lost by 4,673 votes, maintained the election was won with “fake votes.” However, the Election Commission of India has previously refuted Gandhi’s broader allegations, noting that Congress’s own polling agents raised no objections during the voting process.

This ground report substantiates that the evidence presented as a “centralised voter fraud operation” points instead to routine administrative issues and the realities of large family structures in rural India, raising serious questions about the veracity of the “vote chori” narrative.

(Source: Indian Express)

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Rahul Gandhi’s H Bomb Becomes Fuski Bomb: Haryana Village With Booths Having 223 Identical Entries Overwhelmingly Voted For Congress

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The Commune
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s latest claim alleging “223 identical entries” in a polling booth in Haryana during the 2024 elections has come under scrutiny, with an on-ground investigation revealing that the village in question, Dhakola in the Mulana Assembly constituency, actually voted overwhelmingly for the Congress, not the BJP.

At a recent press conference, Gandhi alleged large-scale voter ID manipulation, saying: “The Election Commission needs to tell us how many times this lady, whose name we don’t know, whose age we don’t know, but we know she occurs 223 times in two booths. In the Lok Sabha election, she was there 223 times in one booth, and then they decided to split it into two booths.”

However, electoral data and field verification tell a different story. The booth Gandhi referred to appears to be Booth No. 63 in Dhakola village, which was later split into Booths 63 and 64 for the 2024 Assembly polls. Public polling station records confirm the administrative change explaining Gandhi’s reference to “two booths.”

Congress Gains, BJP Declines

Form 20 data from both the 2019 and 2024 elections show a decisive swing toward the Congress in Dhakola. In 2019, the BJP led the booth, but by 2024, the Congress had overtaken it in both the Assembly and Lok Sabha polls.

Polling data:

  • 2019 Assembly: INC – 316 | BJP – 460
  • 2019 Lok Sabha: INC – 315 | BJP – 355
  • 2024 Assembly: INC – 602 | BJP – 275
  • 2024 Lok Sabha: INC – 610 | BJP – 218

This turnaround suggests Dhakola was not a site of “vote theft,” but rather one where the Congress made significant electoral gains.

BLO Confirms Misprint, Not Malpractice

An India Today investigation in Mulana found that the photo duplication Gandhi cited in which the face of a Brazilian model appeared against multiple voter names — stemmed from a clerical error, not manipulation.

“When I was surveying, I found the same photo had appeared three times,” a Booth Level Officer (BLO) told the channel. “I corrected those who had submitted their own photos. But for others whose originals weren’t available, the misprint stayed.”

The officer’s statement indicates a technical error during data entry rather than a coordinated attempt at voter duplication.

Larger Concerns About Voter Roll Accuracy

While Gandhi’s allegation of 223 fake voters remains unsubstantiated, the incident highlights a recurring issue — errors in India’s electoral rolls, including mismatched photos, outdated entries, and verification lapses, particularly in rural areas.

Analysts say such discrepancies, though clerical in nature, can easily be misinterpreted as evidence of fraud, eroding public trust in the electoral system.

For now, however, the numbers from Dhakola point to the opposite of what Gandhi claimed: a village that swung sharply toward the Congress, not one manipulated against it.

(Source: India Today)

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“I See A Lot of Similarities From NYC To London, And Me To Mr. Mamdani”: London Mayor Sadiq Khan On Zohran Mamdani’s Victory

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan has congratulated Zohran Mamdani on his victory in the New York mayoral election, calling it a “victory of hope over fear” and drawing parallels between London and New York as cities defined by liberal, multicultural values.

“Success has many parents, but this is all about Zohran, his family and his team,” Khan said in a video interview. “I want to congratulate Zohran for a fantastic win in New York and congratulate the city of New York. They’ve chosen hope over fear, unity over division.”

Khan added that he saw “a lot of similarities from NYC to London, and me to Mr. Mamdani,” describing both cities as “liberal, multicultural, progressive, and incredibly successful.”

Taking aim at former U.S. President Donald Trump, Khan said: “We are the antithesis of everything that Donald Trump is about, and you can see why President Donald Trump hates London, hates New York and hates the fact that Londoners, like New Yorkers, have chosen hope over Donald Trump’s vision of fear.”

Khan praised Mamdani’s positive campaign, noting that while his opponents “may have used his faith against him,” voters chose optimism over prejudice.

He also reflected on the political challenges both he and Mamdani face: “When I was elected, like Zohran, we both had national leaders who weren’t from our parties and, frankly speaking, hated us. In the face of that adversity, you can really bring a city together.”

Islamization Of The UK

It is noteworthy that as of 2025, Muslims make up about 6.5% of the UK’s population but represent around 4% of Parliament, with a record 25 Muslim MPs elected in 2024 — the most in British history. The Labour Party leads with 18 Muslim MPs, including senior ministers Shabana Mahmood (Justice) and Tulip Siddiq (Treasury), while the Conservative Party has two, and four serve as independents.

Prominent figures include Sadiq Khan, serving a third term as Mayor of London, overseeing a £20.4 billion budget, and newly appointed ceremonial mayors Shahin Ashraf (Solihull) and Mohammed Asaduzzaman (Brighton & Hove). Over 200 Muslim councillors now serve in local governments, concentrated in Tower Hamlets, Bradford, and Birmingham. The UK’s first Muslim councillor, Bashir Maan, was elected in the 1970s, marking the start of steady political representation that has since grown into influential ministerial and civic leadership roles across the country.

US Going UK Way

The political strategies that have reshaped constituencies in the UK are now finding a foothold in the United States, with figures like Zohran Mamdani in NYC and Omar Fateh in Minneapolis at the forefront. Critics argue these candidates, running on platforms of democratic socialism, are propelled by identity politics and an anti-Western agenda.

Mamdani has drawn scrutiny for policies like mandatory Halal food in schools and his associations, including accepting funds from CAIR and being photographed with an Imam linked to jihadist rhetoric. Similarly, Fateh’s push to defund the police and his endorsement by controversial figures like Ilhan Omar mirror a UK-style playbook.

Analysts warn these campaigns represent a coordinated political movement, leveraging bloc voting and progressive labels to reshape Western cities from within, with potential consequences for community safety and national cohesion.

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“Alarming Rise In Dog Bites”: Supreme Court Orders Removal Of Stray Dogs From Schools, Hospitals, Stations

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

Citing an “alarming rise of dog-bite incidents,” the Supreme Court on Friday issued a sweeping order directing that all educational institutions, hospitals, public sports complexes, bus stands, depots, and railway stations across India be properly fenced to prevent the entry of stray dogs.

A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria passed the order in the suo motu case concerning the stray dog menace. The Court said that it will be the responsibility of the concerned local self-government institutions to capture stray dogs from such public areas and shift them to designated dog shelters after vaccination and sterilisation, in line with the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules.

The bench further ruled that once picked up, the stray dogs must not be released back in the same area. “Permitting the same would frustrate the very purpose of liberating such institutions from the presence of stray dogs,” the Court observed.

The bench directed that local bodies conduct regular inspections to ensure that no stray dog habitats exist within the fenced premises.

After the pronouncement, senior advocates Anand Grover and Karuna Nundy urged the Court to consider their submissions before finalising the order. Nundy argued that “if dogs are removed, new dogs will occupy the same spot.” However, the bench declined to entertain the submissions and proceeded to finalise the order.

Directions to Remove Stray Cattle from Roads and Highways

The Court also issued parallel directions for the removal of stray cattle and other animals from highways and expressways across India. It upheld the directions previously issued by the Rajasthan High Court on this issue and ordered a coordinated national drive.

“A joint coordinated drive shall be undertaken to immediately remove all such animals found on highways/roadways/expressways, including cattle,” the Court stated. It added that such animals must be shifted to goshalas or shelter homes and warned that non-compliance would invite personal accountability.

“Chief Secretaries of all states/UTs shall ensure strict compliance with this. Otherwise, officers will be held personally responsible. Status to be filed in 8 weeks, indicating mechanism developed to carry out directions,” the bench directed.

Background of the Case

The Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance of the stray dog menace on 28 July 2025, after a Times of India report titled “In a city hounded by strays, kids pay price”. Initially, a bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan had issued interim directions on 11 August 2025, expressing concern over the rising incidents of dog bites and rabies.

That bench ordered the Delhi government and civic authorities to relocate stray dogs to shelters and barred their release back into localities. The directions also extended to Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad.

The Court warned that “if any individual or organization obstructed the authorities from picking up stray dogs, they would face legal consequences.” It even allowed authorities to create a dedicated force for this purpose.

However, the matter took a new turn when some lawyers approached Chief Justice BR Gavai, arguing that the August 11 order conflicted with earlier Supreme Court rulings. The case was then transferred to the three-judge bench led by Justice Vikram Nath.

On 22 August 2025, this new bench stayed the earlier order, remarking that the previous direction “prohibiting the release of the treated and vaccinated dogs seems to be too harsh.” Referring to Rule 11(9) of the ABC Rules, the Court clarified that sterilised and vaccinated dogs must ordinarily be released back to their original locality, except those “infected with rabies, suspected to be infected with rabies or exhibiting aggressive behavior.”

The bench also reiterated its earlier order prohibiting public feeding of stray dogs, directing civic bodies to create designated feeding spaces. It again warned that no individual or organization should obstruct municipal authorities carrying out animal control measures.

Further, the Court expanded the matter’s scope beyond Delhi-NCR, making it pan-India. Secretaries of Animal Husbandry Departments, municipal corporations, and local bodies in all States and Union Territories were made parties to ensure compliance with the ABC Rules.

The bench stated that similar pending petitions in various High Courts may be transferred to the Supreme Court to formulate a uniform national policy.

On 27 October 2025, the Court summoned Chief Secretaries of all States and UTs, except West Bengal and Telangana, for failing to file affidavits on implementing the ABC Rules. On October 31, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta requested that the Chief Secretaries be allowed to appear virtually. The Court, however, refused, expressing displeasure at the states’ lack of compliance.

Justice Nath’s bench remarked that the Court was compelled to resolve issues that should have been addressed by local and state authorities. “The Chief Secretaries sat on the Court’s order and did not show respect for it,” the bench observed.

Next Steps

All states and union territories have been directed to file compliance reports within eight weeks, outlining mechanisms developed to enforce the fencing, animal relocation, and inspection requirements. The Court made it clear that failure to act will invite personal liability for senior officials.

The suo motu matter will be taken up again after the reports are filed.

(Source: LiveLaw)

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The Double Standard Of Religious Expression In The West

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The Double Standard Of Religious Expression In The West

There’s a spectacle that unfolds every year on Park Avenue in New York City, one that is both profound and deeply public.

Thousands of Shia Muslims gather for the Ashura Procession, a solemn commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain. Dressed in black, they march, chant, and engage in rituals like chest-beating, transforming a iconic Manhattan boulevard into a river of religious devotion. Similar gatherings, lectures, and mourning sessions fill Islamic centers across Brooklyn and Queens throughout the month of Muharram.

This public display of faith is, rightly, treated as a protected expression of religious freedom. It is a powerful testament to the multicultural fabric of America.

But observe this scene and then consider a hypothetical: imagine a procession of thousands of Hindus performing a similarly intense, public religious ritual on the same streets. The reaction, particularly from within our own community, would be starkly different.

You would instantly find a cohort of Hindus raining down upon them. There would be a flurry of social media videos shaming them, calling them “backward,” and attributing their newfound public confidence not to their own rights as citizens, but to a political climate in India. The refrain would be familiar: “This is happening because of Modi.” It’s a bizarre form of self-flagellation that is almost unique to the Hindu diaspora.

And then we wonder why a figure like Vivek Ramaswamy might feel compelled to apologize for or downplay his faith in public life.

The truth is, the reason you see Hindus in the US coming out into public spaces with more visible displays of religiosity now is precisely because others have been doing it for years. The Ashura Procession is just one example. A standard has been set in the West: public religious expression is a valid form of cultural identity.

For decades, Hindus, often wary of standing out or being misunderstood, largely kept their worship within temple walls. Now, as a new generation asserts its place, it is simply following the path that other communities have already paved. Yet, when Hindus walk this path, the rules seem to change. The same public display that is a protected right for others is suddenly labeled as “egregious” or “political” when performed by Hindus. And the most vocal critics are often from within. If anyone dares to question this hypocrisy, the accusation of “phobia” is instantly deployed, shutting down all debate.

Let’s be clear: fifteen years ago, these large-scale public religious displays by other communities were less visible. And coincidentally, so were those by Hindus. The recent increase in Hindu public expression has nothing to do with the RSS or Modi. It has everything to do with a natural evolution in a multicultural society – a desire to claim the same space and the same rights that every other immigrant group has fought for and won.

The problem isn’t that Hindus are becoming more public. The problem is that a segment of Hindus refuses to grant their own community the same grace and autonomy they effortlessly afford to others. Until that changes, we will continue to see this painful double standard, where our faith is the only one expected to apologize for its own existence.

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CCTV Footage Showing Woman Being Kidnapped Near Coimbatore Surfaces Just Days After Gang-Rape Incident, TN BJP Chief Nainar Nagendran Slams DMK Govt

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CCTV Footage Showing Woman Being Kidnapped Near Coimbatore Surfaces Just Days After Gang-Rape Incident, TN BJP Chief Nainar Nagendran Slams DMK Govt

A shocking incident of abduction has been reported from the Irugur area near Coimbatore, where CCTV footage captured a woman being forcibly taken into a car by unidentified individuals on Thursday evening. The video, which has since gone viral on social media, shows a car abruptly pulling over and the occupants dragging a young woman into the vehicle before speeding away.

According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred around 7 PM when three female students were walking along the roadside. One of them was allegedly targeted by the assailants, attacked, and pushed into the car. The victim’s screams can be heard in the footage, adding to the public alarm.

Police teams from Peelamedu and Singanallur stations immediately rushed to the spot after receiving information about the abduction. Officers have begun a full-scale investigation, collecting CCTV footage from the surrounding areas to trace the vehicle’s route and identify the suspects. Eyewitnesses in the locality have been questioned, and a search operation has been launched.

The incident has triggered widespread concern, coming just days after a gang rape case near the Coimbatore airport shocked the state. The back-to-back incidents have intensified public anxiety about women’s safety in the region.

Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran strongly condemned the incident, accusing the DMK government of presiding over a collapse of law and order in Coimbatore. In a post on X, he wrote: “Turning the Manchester of the South into a region prowled by monsters who prey on women is DMK’s only achievement! It is shocking that, just three days after the gang rape of a student in Coimbatore, CCTV footage has now emerged from Irugur showing a woman being abducted. I urge the Tamil Nadu police not to act as the DMK’s henchmen but to immediately intervene and rescue the abducted woman.”

Nagendran further stated that incidents like the gang sexual assault near the airport and the Irugur abduction highlight the total breakdown of women’s safety under DMK rule. He also questioned the state government’s law enforcement approach, saying,

“With such incompetent administration and deteriorating law and order, how many criminals do you plan to shoot down in encounters to protect women, Hon. Chief Minister Thiru. M.K. Stalin?”

He added that a government “which sacrifices women to predatory vultures while merely making empty promises” cannot be described as one delivering good governance.

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IIT Gandhinagar Allegedly Appoints ‘Artist’ MK Raina Who Signed Mercy Petition For Yakub Memon & Said Modi Govt “Wants To Make Us Brain-dead”

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IIT Gandhinagar Allegedly Appoints 'Artist' MK Raina Who Signed Mercy Petition For Yakub Memon & Said Modi Govt "Wants To Make Us Brain-dead"

The Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar (IITGN) and the Ministry of Education are under intense public scrutiny following revelations of a discreet faculty appointment, which critics are labeling as politically motivated and lacking in transparency.

The institute has been mired in controversy for the past few years especially with the Humanities department indulging in pushing Islamist agenda, appointing anti-nationals and supporters of terrorists and separatists.

The controversy centers on the appointment of 77-year-old theatre personality and activist, MK Raina, to a position at the institute. Documents and social media evidence suggest that Raina was appointed as an “artist-in-residence” in September 2025, but this information was conspicuously absent from the institute’s official website, leading to allegations of a deliberate attempt to avoid public accountability.

The appointment has sparked a fierce backlash, primarily due to Raina’s well-documented political stances and past activities. Critics have pointed to two key issues:

1. Mercy Petition for Yakub Memon

In July 2015, Raina was a prominent signatory on a petition to the President of India, pleading for clemency for Yakub Memon, who was convicted and executed for his role in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts. The petition, signed by nearly 300 individuals from various fields, argued that the death sentence was “grossly unfair, arbitrary, and excessive.” This action proves that he is a terrorist sympathiser.

2. Negative Propaganda Against Modi Govt

In a detailed 2016 interview, Raina offered sharp criticism of the Modi government, stating, “This government wants to make us brain-dead.” He elaborated on his views, expressing concern over what he perceived as the suppression of dissent, the weakening of institutions, and a rising atmosphere of intolerance. He criticized the government’s handling of the JNU protests, the silencing of rationalist voices, and alleged that the regime was “breaking institutions.” Raina also predicted internal dissent within the BJP would challenge the current order.

Critics have drawn a comparison with other recent appointments, citing names such as filmmaker Don Chacko Palathara alleging a pattern of controversial hires at IIT Gandhinagar and calling for greater transparency about selection criteria and conflict-of-interest checks.

Questions raised publicly include why a 77-year-old with a primarily artistic background was given a faculty post in a premier technological institute, and whether the institution followed its advertised recruitment norms.

His recent appointment is now mired in a political firestorm. The core questions remain unanswered by the authorities: Why was the appointment not publicly disclosed? What are the specific criteria and justification for appointing a 77-year-old activist to a faculty position at a premier technological institute?

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Pro-Congress Propagandist Ravi Nair Who Writes For Leftist Rags Tried To Turn A Routine Filing Into A Fake Adani Scandal, Deletes Post Silently After Adani Group CFO Schools Him On Finance 101

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Self-proclaimed “independent investigative journalist” or more like leftist-funded propagandist Ravi Nair wrote a post on 6 November 2025 on his X handle, that misrepresented Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited’s (APSEZ) financial disclosures. Nair claimed that the company’s ₹5,000 crore non-convertible debenture (NCD) issue involved opaque related-party transactions, citing excerpts from a May 2025 regulatory filing.

After backlash, he deleted the post.

What Actually Happened?

The controversy began when Nair posted a screenshot of a financial document from Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited, along with the comment, “This is exactly what we said in our last story in WaPo. Did we say anything wrong? I rest the case here for the time being ;)”

The document in question was a statutory filing detailing the utilization of proceeds from a ₹5,000 crore Non-Convertible Debenture (NCD) issue. Nair’s implication was that the company had acted opaquely, using the newly raised funds simply to repay other loans from banks like State Bank of India and Yes Bank.

The table, however, showed that the NCD proceeds were utilized for standard debt refinancing and short-term loan repayments including ₹2,943.73 crore to State Bank of India and ₹1,546 crore to Yes Bank in May and June 2025 – all in compliance with the stated purpose outlined in the company’s official documents.

Adani Group CFO Response

The narrative was swiftly challenged by Adani Group Chief Financial Officer, Jugeshinder Singh. Singh clarified that the use of funds for “repayment/refinancing of existing debt” was not only explicitly listed as a primary objective in the very document Nair cited but was also a standard and legitimate corporate financial practice aimed at managing debt maturity profiles.

Faced with this factual rebuttal, Nair silently deleted the tweet. He has not issued a public correction or apology for the initial post.

A Lesson in Corporate Finance

Financial experts explain that the document Nair shared clearly outlined three permissible uses for the funds: (a) debt repayment/refinancing, (b) general corporate purposes, and (c) capital expenditure. By using the funds to repay shorter-term bank facilities, Adani Ports was operating squarely within the legally disclosed parameters—a common strategy for companies seeking to extend debt maturities or optimize their capital structure.

Netizen Response

Netizens trashed Nair’s understanding of economics, numbers, finance and called out his lack of understanding of basic 11th standard commerce.

“Ravi Nair reads a financial statement like a chef reads a circuit diagram, zero clue, full confidence,” quipped one user, summarizing the sentiment of many.

Nair & Adani – Not The First Time

This is not the first time that Nair has targeted the Adani group. In October 2025, Nair published a propaganda piece in Washington Post claiming a ₹33,000 crore ($3.9 billion) LIC “bailout” for the Adani Group has drawn sharp criticism in India for alleged factual distortion and bias. LIC and government officials dismissed the claim as baseless, clarifying that the transaction was a routine, AAA-rated bond subscription within regulatory norms.

Former LIC chairman Siddhartha Mohanty called the story a “misleading narrative,” noting LIC’s independent decision-making and strong financials, including ₹48,151 crore profit in FY 2024–25. Critics argued the report reflects a recurring anti-India pattern in The Washington Post’s coverage, noting that all its 2024 Pulitzer finalists centered on negative portrayals of India. Reporter Pranshu Verma, who co-authored those stories, also wrote the Adani-LIC piece.

Observers saw such narratives as geopolitically motivated attempts to undermine India’s economic rise.

Nair has faced multiple defamation suits for earlier pieces in The Guardian, Frontline, and The Wire, accused of recycling debunked claims and amplifying foreign-funded anti-India narratives linked to groups like OCCRP and Hindenburg. Critics say his work aligns with Western short-sellers and political actors seeking to damage India’s economic reputation. From false EVM claims to sensationalized Adani “exposés,” Nair has become emblematic of what many describe as propaganda journalism – reckless, inaccurate, and driven by ideology rather than fact.

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‘Fact-Checker’ Mohammed Zubair Peddles Fake News On Phase 1 Of Bihar Polls, Targets PM Modi And DD News To Fuel ‘Vote Chori’ Lie

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As Phase 1 of the Bihar Assembly Election concluded with a record voter turnout of 64.66%, AltNews co-founder and alleged fact-checker Mohammed Zubair came under sharp criticism for allegedly spreading misinformation against Doordarshan News (DD News) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, insinuating that the state broadcaster had advance knowledge of an NDA victory.

PM Modi’s Post After Phase 1

Following the conclusion of voting, Prime Minister Modi posted on X: “In the first phase of voting in the Bihar Assembly elections, the NDA has gained a massive lead. Along with this, its wave is visible everywhere in the second phase as well. Amid this enthusiasm of the public, tomorrow afternoon around 1:45 PM, I will have the good fortune to communicate with my family members in Aurangabad, and around 3:30 PM in Bhabhua.”

 The statement, typical of political leaders after polling, reflected optimism and confidence in the NDA’s performance.

DD News Relays PM’s Statement

DD News subsequently shared a verbatim Hindi translation of the Prime Minister’s post, repeating the same words about the NDA’s “lead” and the Prime Minister’s scheduled engagements. The tweet was clearly attributed to PM Modi and did not include any independent commentary or electoral analysis from the broadcaster.

Image Source: OpIndia

What Zubair Posted

Shortly after, Mohammed Zubair posted a screenshot of DD News’ tweet, writing: “How does the national broadcaster @DDNewsHindi know that NDA is leading in the Bihar first phase?”

Zubair’s post implied that DD News possessed insider knowledge of the results, suggesting, without evidence, that the elections were “rigged” or that the broadcaster was complicit in manipulating public perception. Critics described this as an attempt to echo the “vote chori” (vote theft) narrative being circulated by sections of the opposition.

Fact Check

A review of the posts shows that DD News merely relayed PM Modi’s own tweet — word for word — without making any independent claims. The Prime Minister’s statement itself was a political assertion, not an official result or forecast. Political leaders, including opposition figures, routinely make such claims of confidence once voting concludes.

For instance, Tejashwi Yadav of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) also took to X after Phase 1 to declare that a “wave of change” was sweeping Bihar in favor of the Mahagathbandhan. He wrote, “For the first time in 20 years, an unprecedented wave of change is visible in favor of the Mahagathbandhan.”

Observers noted that if a news channel had quoted Yadav’s statement, it would not imply that either the channel or the politician possessed pre-poll results. The same logic applies to DD News quoting PM Modi.

Zubair – Peddling Deliberate Misinformation

Zubair seems to want to manipulate the narrative by posting an English translation of DD News’ Hindi tweet — removing context and attribution — to make it appear as though DD News had independently declared an NDA lead. This misrepresentation seems to be designed to mislead English-speaking audiences and undermine public trust in the Election Commission and state media during an ongoing poll.

Pattern of Misleading Claims

Zubair has previously been accused of spreading misinformation and selectively targeting Hindu groups and government institutions under the guise of fact-checking. His past controversies include posts relating to Nupur Sharma’s televised remarks, where instead of addressing facts, he amplified outrage and personal attacks, leading to widespread threats against the former BJP spokesperson.

He has also been accused of distorting incidents in Mhow, Dharmasthala, and Kanwariya processions, and for allegedly whitewashing violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.

Analysts have warned that such misleading narratives during an active election phase can harm public confidence in the electoral process. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has consistently emphasized that political leaders are free to express confidence post-voting, as long as no polling data or exit polls are cited.

(Source: OpIndia)

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BJP Leader H Raja Slams TN HR&CE Dept For Violating Court Order & Agamas And Doing Ramp Work At Kanchipuram Devarajaswamy Temple

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BJP Leader H Raja Accuses HR&CE Of Illegal Ramp Work At Kanchipuram Devarajaswamy Temple Violating Court Order & Agamas

Senior BJP leader and convener of the Co-ordination Committee, H Raja has accused the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department of violating both temple agamas and a court undertaking by proceeding with unauthorized construction work at the historic Arulmigu Sri Devarajaswamy Temple in Kanchipuram.

In a statement, Raja said the HR&CE Department, represented by the temple’s Executive Trustee, has begun constructing a ramp from the Kachi Vaithan Prakaram to the outer prakaram of the temple, cutting across sacred prakarams. He alleged that the work involves altering the traditional vasal (entrance) of the temple and using windows surrounded by Vijayanagara-period murals to pave the ramp’s route, thereby damaging heritage flooring and structures of archaeological significance.

Raja claimed that the construction not only violates the agamas governing temple architecture but also breaches an undertaking given by the HR&CE Department before the Madras High Court in W.P. No. 22177 of 2025. The department had assured the court that no harm would be caused to any heritage structure, sannadhi, deity, or mural during renovation or accessibility works.

Calling the ongoing ramp construction “unnecessary” and “a clear act of contempt,” Raja urged authorities to halt the project immediately and preserve the temple’s sanctity and historical value.

Heritage conservationists and temple devotees have expressed similar concerns online, urging the authorities to immediately halt the work until the High Court’s conditions are fully complied with.

The HR&CE Department has not yet issued a public response to the allegations.

This news comes amid allegations that the iconic gold and silver lizard (palli) idols have gone missing during renovation work at the Varadharaja Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram.

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