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No FIR, No Authority: How TVK Govt’s Singapenn Special Force Will Be A Toothless Burden To Already Traumatized Women

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No FIR, No Authority: How TVK Govt's Singapenn Special Force Will Be A Toothless Burden To Already Traumatized Women

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government’s much-publicised Singapenn Special Force (SSF), launched with a grand stadium event and a budgetary allocation of ₹354 crore, is being projected as a major initiative for the safety of women and children. However, a closer examination of the Government Order establishing the force raises serious questions about whether the scheme can deliver on its stated objectives.

Government Order (Ms) No.193 dated 9 June 2026 sanctions the creation of 270 Singapenn Special Force field units across Tamil Nadu. Each unit consists of two women Sub-Inspectors and six police constables, bringing the total strength of each unit to eight personnel.

These units are to be deployed at the sub-divisional level. However, a typical police sub-division in Tamil Nadu covers anywhere between three and eight police station jurisdictions. Once shift rotations, leave requirements and round-the-clock deployment are factored in, only a fraction of the sanctioned strength would be available on duty at any given time.

In practical terms, this means that a handful of personnel could be expected to patrol large geographical areas, identify vulnerable locations, conduct awareness programmes in schools and colleges, monitor hotspots, engage with local communities and respond to distress calls involving women and children.

The limited manpower raises questions about the operational capacity of the force and whether it can provide meaningful intervention across the vast territories it has been assigned to cover.

More significantly, the Government Order does not appear to confer any independent investigative authority upon the Singapenn Special Force.

SSF personnel have not been granted powers to register First Information Reports (FIRs), conduct criminal investigations or independently pursue prosecutions. Their role is largely confined to patrolling, awareness activities, victim assistance and coordination with jurisdictional police stations.

As a result, when a woman or child approaches the Singapenn Special Force following an offence, the force would still be required to coordinate with the jurisdictional police station for registration of the case and further legal action.

This creates an additional layer in the response chain without granting the force the legal powers necessary to resolve complaints on its own. Instead of streamlining access to justice, victims may find themselves moving between the Singapenn unit and the local police station before formal legal proceedings can even begin.

The creation of the Singapenn Special Force also comes despite Tamil Nadu Police already maintaining a dedicated Crime Against Women and Children (CAW&C) Wing headed by an Additional Director General of Police.

The CAW&C Wing possesses established investigative powers, specialised expertise in handling crimes against women and children, experience in dealing with Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) cases, institutional coordination mechanisms and existing links with courts and prosecutors.

Rather than strengthening this specialised investigative infrastructure, the government has chosen to establish a parallel structure whose powers largely stop at patrolling and victim assistance.

Under the current framework, an incident involving a woman or child could potentially involve multiple agencies. The Singapenn Special Force may respond first, the jurisdictional police station may register the FIR and another specialised unit may ultimately conduct the investigation.

Such an arrangement risks creating overlapping responsibilities, multiple reporting structures and potential confusion over accountability.

The larger question is whether the ₹354 crore allocated to the Singapenn Special Force could have been utilised more effectively by strengthening the state’s existing investigative capabilities.

Resources of this magnitude could have been directed towards expanding forensic laboratory capacity, reducing evidence backlogs, improving digital forensic capabilities, strengthening witness protection systems, training investigators in POCSO-compliant child interviewing techniques, enhancing cybercrime investigation capabilities and increasing prosecutorial support for crimes against women and children.

These interventions directly affect conviction rates and case outcomes, which remain among the most important measures of the criminal justice system’s effectiveness in addressing crimes against women and children.

The launch of the Singapenn Special Force has generated considerable publicity, but questions remain over whether the scheme’s design addresses the factors that actually determine justice for victims.

As the government rolls out the new force across Tamil Nadu, scrutiny is likely to intensify over whether a patrol-oriented structure without investigative powers can achieve the outcomes promised at its launch, or whether it risks becoming another layer of bureaucracy in an already complex policing system.

(This article is based on an X thread by Shankar Prakash A)

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“Government Quarters Have Power, We Don’t”: Saidapet Residents Left Sweating Through The Night As Power Cuts Trigger Protest

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"Government Quarters Have Power, We Don't": Saidapet Residents Left Sweating Through The Night As Power Cuts Trigger Protest

Residents of Kodaimedu and Kumaran Nagar in Chennai’s Saidapet staged a protest outside the local Electricity Board (EB) office after enduring hours-long unannounced power cuts that they said have become a recurring problem, particularly during the summer months.

According to residents, electricity was cut around 9 PM and was not restored until nearly 3 AM, leaving families without power for almost six hours. Frustrated by the prolonged outage and the lack of communication from officials, residents gathered at the EB office demanding immediate action.

Speaking to reporters, several residents described the difficulties caused by the repeated outages. One woman questioned why nearby government buildings and government residential quarters continued to receive uninterrupted power while ordinary residential areas remained in darkness. She argued that authorities should prioritise electricity supply to homes rather than keeping street and decorative lights switched on.

Another resident said the power cut began around 9:45 PM and continued for nearly five hours. She said families waited, expecting the electricity to return shortly and purchased food from outside before eventually realising the outage would continue. She added that children were unable to sleep comfortably, clothes became soaked with sweat, and even a battery-operated fan used as a backup had failed. According to her, the issue has occurred repeatedly and has become particularly severe during the summer season, affecting people who work from home as well as school-going children.

Residents also complained about the response from electricity department officials. One resident alleged that, unlike in previous years when officials would return missed calls from consumers, repeated attempts to contact authorities now often go unanswered. He said residents had personally visited the office seeking explanations but received no satisfactory response. He added that many families do not have air conditioners and rely solely on electric fans, making prolonged outages especially difficult during hot nights. The resident said people were forced to spend sleepless nights despite having to report for work the next morning.

Residents further alleged that repeated complaints to the EB office have produced only temporary relief, with power supply repeatedly switching on and off. They said elderly residents, children, and people with health conditions have been particularly affected. According to those gathered at the protest, dozens of residents have repeatedly approached officials seeking a permanent solution.

It is noteworthy that residents of several parts of Tamil Nadu, particularly Chennai and its suburbs, have continued to face unannounced power cuts during both daytime and nighttime hours. In Kodaimedu and Kumaran Nagar, the prolonged outage triggered widespread anger, prompting residents to march to the local EB office and demand answers from officials.

Residents warned that if immediate action is not taken to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply, they would intensify their protest and take their agitation to the streets.

The protest has also highlighted allegations of unequal power distribution. Residents claimed that government employees’ residential quarters located in the same locality did not experience any outage and continued to receive uninterrupted electricity throughout the night. This, they said, has fuelled resentment among local residents who believe that poorer neighbourhoods are being disproportionately affected by the recurring power cuts.

The incident comes despite repeated assurances from the Electricity Department that power supply across the state remains stable. Residents, however, say recurring unannounced outages continue to disrupt daily life, affecting schoolchildren, workers, senior citizens, and families across the area.

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Joseph Vijay Claims To Protect Women While Pro-TVK Instagram Handles Share Vulgar Morphed Content Targeting Chennai Mayor Priya And DMK MLA Sekar Babu

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Several Instagram handles with known pro-TVK leanings have been posting derogatory and vulgar content targeting various political and non-political persons. One such handle recently targeted Chennai Mayor Priya Rajan and DMK MLA PK Sekar Babu, triggering sharp condemnation from opposition parties and civil society groups.

One particularly offensive video which was morphed and sexually degrading was removed from the platform following public backlash, but the pages responsible continue to operate and produce mocking content targeting various political figures.

The deleted video is understood to have used morphed imagery of a vulgar song featuring dancer Mumaith Khan and actor Mukesh Tiwari in the film Kandasamy and used Mayor Priya Rajan, the 32-year-old DMK politician who has served as Chennai’s Mayor since March 2022, making her the youngest and third woman to hold the post, alongside former minister P.K. Sekar Babu. The nature of the content crossed well beyond political satire into explicit, sexualised territory.

This is not an isolated incident. What distinguishes TVK’s social media behaviour from routine political spin is its structural character – it is not merely spontaneous enthusiasm from supporters, but an organised, multi-layered ecosystem comprising TVK-aligned influencer pages, meme networks, and even mainstream commercial media houses that appear to have abdicated their basic editorial responsibility.

Since the TVK government assumed power, social media has been saturated with misinformation portraying Chief Minister Vijay, his cabinet colleagues, and the party itself as having achieved many “firsts” in Tamil Nadu’s history.

The trajectory from election-period disinformation to post-election sexual harassment of women politicians was, for many observers, predictable. The same network of “cine warriors”: fan-to-activist accounts built over years around Vijay’s film persona that once flooded timelines with manufactured praise has now turned its tools toward opponents, with the same impunity.

The government’s response to the morphed video has been conspicuous silence, particularly striking given that the same administration swiftly dispatched a police team across districts to arrest YouTuber Maridhas within days of an AI-generated image involving Minister Keerthana circulating online.

The deleted video may be gone. But this is a calculated, systematic operation and without firm, impartial enforcement action, there is nothing to stop it from continuing.

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TVK Strategist John Arokiasamy Eyes Top Congress Role; Sunil Kanugolu Panics To Save His Job While Sabarisan’s PEN Blocks His DMK Bid

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John Arokiasamy is reportedly mounting a bid to become one of the Congress party’s principal election strategists at the national level. Political observers say recent political developments have created an opening for Arokiasamy to expand his influence within Congress circles, potentially reshaping the country’s political consulting landscape and triggering a scramble among rival strategists, as reported in Junior Vikatan.

Political strategist Sunil Kanugolu has reportedly become the focal point of an internal dispute within the DMK’s top leadership following the party’s disappointing performance in the 2026 Assembly election. According to senior DMK leaders familiar with the developments, differences have emerged between Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and Stalin’s son-in-law Sabareesan over Sunil’s future role within the party.

Sunil Kanugolu, a native of Bellary in Karnataka, is a well-known election strategist who has worked with multiple political parties. He played a key role in the DMK’s 2016 Assembly election campaign and was credited with designing and executing DMK president M.K. Stalin’s “Namakku Naame” statewide outreach programme, as per a Vikatan report.

After subsequently working for the AIADMK during the 2021 Assembly election, Sunil later joined the political team of Udhayanidhi Stalin, who was then serving as DMK Youth Wing Secretary. Following Udhayanidhi’s elevation to the post of Deputy Chief Minister during the previous DMK government, Sunil reportedly became one of his closest political advisers.

Sources within the party claim that after the 2026 Assembly election produced a hung verdict with no party securing an absolute majority, Udhayanidhi explored the possibility of a DMK-AIADMK arrangement. During those discussions, Sunil is said to have advised Chief Minister Stalin on why such a move would not ultimately benefit the DMK. His influence during that period reportedly strengthened his standing within Udhayanidhi’s camp.

However, party insiders now claim that a debate has emerged over whether Sunil should continue to play a significant role in shaping the DMK’s political strategy.

According to senior DMK leaders, the internal disagreement is closely linked to efforts to assign responsibility for the party’s electoral setback.

“The primary dispute within the leadership family revolves around who should take responsibility for the defeat,” a senior DMK source was quoted as saying. “Udhayanidhi believes the party suffered because of flawed survey findings and strategic assessments provided by PEN. At the same time, concerns were raised regarding the influence allegedly exercised by a relative of Tiruppur Selvaraj during the candidate selection process. These discussions reportedly angered Sabareesan, who does not want blame to fall upon his organisation.”

Meanwhile, political circles are abuzz with reports that Sunil Kanugolu has distanced himself from Udhayanidhi’s team and moved to Bengaluru, while the PEN organisation continues to handle strategic responsibilities for the DMK.

Political observers, however, suggest that broader political calculations may be influencing the developments.

According to sources familiar with the matter, TVK’s alliance with the Congress party has opened up new opportunities for election strategists seeking a larger national role. Observers claim that political consultant Jhon Arokiasamy is attempting to position himself as a key strategist for the Congress across India.

“John has previously worked closely with the Congress and understands the party’s strengths and weaknesses thoroughly,” one political observer said. “He stepped aside earlier when Sunil became influential within Congress circles. Now the political landscape has changed.”

The same sources allege that Sunil sought to secure a more permanent position within the DMK after learning about John’s latest political moves. However, they claim Sabarisan opposed the proposal and reportedly advised Stalin against bringing Sunil into the party’s inner strategic structure.

According to these accounts, Sabarisan is said to have argued that Sunil had already worked with the DMK during the 2016 election without delivering victory and had failed to anticipate several of former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s political moves during that period.

As a result, sources claim that Sunil has shifted his focus to Karnataka, where he continues to be associated with Congress-related political projects.

The developments have reportedly caused concern within Udhayanidhi’s camp. Sources say efforts are underway to persuade Sunil to return to Chennai and to convince Stalin that Sunil’s strategic expertise could prove crucial in countering TVK leader Vijay in future political contests.

However, political insiders maintain that Sabarisan remains firmly opposed to such a move, making Sunil’s return to the DMK’s inner circle increasingly uncertain.

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Sonia Gandhi Reportedly Urging Mamata Banerjee To Merge TMC With Congress?

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Sonia Gandhi Reportedly Urging Mamata Banerjee To Merge TMC trinamool With Congress

Fresh political speculation has emerged over the future of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), with sources claiming that Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has personally reached out to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with a proposal to consider merging her party with the Congress, as reported in ABP Live.

According to sources, the outreach comes at a time when the TMC is facing internal dissent and a series of high-profile departures, developments that have reportedly triggered concerns about the party’s stability ahead of future electoral contests.

Sources familiar with the matter said Sonia Gandhi had expressed concerns about what she viewed as increasing political pressure from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on the TMC. They claimed that the senior Congress leader had suggested that a merger between the two parties could strengthen the opposition’s position and help counter challenges posed by the BJP.

The sources further stated that Sonia Gandhi had personally contacted Mamata Banerjee and discussed the prevailing political situation. According to them, the proposal was made against the backdrop of growing unrest within the TMC and concerns regarding factional divisions within the party.

Those familiar with the discussions reportedly said that Mamata Banerjee had not taken an immediate decision on the proposal and had sought a few days’ time to consider the matter.

Sources also indicated that the Congress leadership had outlined a possible framework in the event of a merger. Under the reported proposal, Mamata Banerjee could be offered the position of National Vice President within the Congress organisation, while TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee could be accommodated in a key leadership role as General Secretary.

Neither the Congress nor the TMC has officially confirmed the existence of any such proposal or offer.

The speculation has surfaced amid reports of dissatisfaction among sections of the TMC leadership regarding the party’s future direction and the role of Abhishek Banerjee within the organisation.

The developments have gained further attention following a recent meeting between Abhishek Banerjee and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Sources close to Abhishek Banerjee reportedly described the interaction as positive and constructive. They stated that the meeting lasted for more than one-and-a-half hours and focused on the prevailing political situation as well as developments following the recently concluded electoral contests in West Bengal.

A source familiar with the discussions reportedly said that the meeting had continued for over 90 minutes and had involved discussions on the current political scenario and the West Bengal elections that had concluded recently.

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Weeks After Abhishek Banerjee Pelted With Eggs, Ex-TMC Minister Ujjwal Biswas Attacked With Eggs By Protesters Over Undistributed Relief Materials

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Weeks After TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Pelted With Eggs, Ex-TMC Minister Ujjal Biswas Attacked With Eggs By Protesters Over Undistributed Relief Materials

On 30 May 2025, TMC MP and Mamata Banerjee’s nephew Abhishek Banerjee was targeted by protesters who hurled eggs and stones at him during his visit to Sonarpur in West Bengal. The attack involved chants of “chor chor” alongside the pelting of eggs and stones, leaving Banerjee visibly shaken. He accused the BJP of orchestrating the assault, calling it “BJP-sponsored.”

Former West Bengal minister and Trinamool Congress leader Ujjwal Biswas was allegedly assaulted and pelted with eggs after a large group of protesters stormed his residence in Krishnagar, Nadia district, on Tuesday (9 June 2026) amid allegations that government relief materials meant for public distribution had been stored at his home for several years, as reported in UNI.

The incident occurred after BJP workers and local residents gathered outside Biswas’ residence, alleging that tarpaulin sheets, clothing, sarees and other relief materials supplied under government welfare and disaster-relief schemes had been kept at the premises instead of being distributed to beneficiaries.

As tensions escalated, protesters breached security arrangements and entered the residence. According to eyewitnesses, members of the crowd confronted Biswas inside his office chamber, where heated arguments soon turned violent.

During the confrontation, eggs were reportedly thrown at the former minister. Protesters allegedly shoved him, raised slogans against him and vandalized portions of the residence and office premises. The situation quickly descended into chaos as supporters and opponents clashed inside the compound.

BJP leaders alleged that the relief materials had been stored since 2017 and accused the former minister of mismanaging government resources. They claimed that such materials should have been stored in official government warehouses rather than at a private residence.

Biswas rejected the allegations, maintaining that the materials had been received recently from government authorities. He stated that he had already informed the Block Development Officer about returning the stock to official custody and denied any wrongdoing.

The situation intensified after protesters reportedly discovered bundles of white sarees inside the premises. The discovery led to fresh allegations regarding the handling of welfare materials and further provoked the crowd.

Local sources said a woman who attempted to shield Biswas during the confrontation was allegedly manhandled. At least three other individuals who intervened to protect him were also reportedly assaulted during the violence.

Police personnel initially struggled to disperse the crowd and restore order as tensions continued to rise. Senior police officer Shilpi Paul later arrived at the scene along with central security forces. The former minister was subsequently escorted from the residence and taken to a police station for his safety.

The incident has triggered a political controversy in Nadia district, with the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party trading allegations over the handling of relief materials, administrative accountability and the breakdown of law and order.

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Women’s Safety Claims Don’t Match Ground Reality: Madras High Court Justice Victoria Gowri Pulls Up TVK Govt

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Women's Safety Claims Don't Match Ground Reality: Madras High Court Justice Victoria Gowri Pulls Up TVK Govt

Justice L. Victoria Gowri of the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has made strong observations regarding the current state of women’s safety in Tamil Nadu and criticized the negligent approach of officials while hearing a case filed by an affected woman, as reported in Nakkheeran.

During the hearing, the court noted that it had earlier directed the Dean of Tirunelveli Government Medical College Hospital to submit a comprehensive medical report regarding the woman’s health condition.

However, instead of submitting the report sought by the court, an entirely different report was filed addressing whether the woman was eligible for an abortion. The court observed that the report reflected a failure to properly understand the judicial direction and described it as a highly negligent and irresponsible submission.

Expressing shock over the conduct of a senior medical officer holding such a high position, Justice Victoria Gowri directed the Dean of Tirunelveli Government Medical College Hospital to appear before the court in person on June 10 and explain the circumstances under which the report was submitted.

While commenting on the developments in the case, Justice Victoria Gowri observed that although the Chief Minister has repeatedly stated that the administration would function in a manner that ensures the safety of women, the present reality appears to be entirely different, with women continuing to face an unsafe environment.

The judge further remarked that when a woman who has suffered harm approaches the court seeking justice, it is unacceptable for senior officials and medical professionals to respond in such an insensitive manner by submitting careless reports instead of addressing the issues raised by the court.

Justice Victoria Gowri emphasized that women’s safety should not remain merely a declaration or promise on paper, but must be implemented effectively in reality. The judge recorded these observations while dealing with the case and underscored the need for genuine action to ensure the protection and welfare of women.

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CJP Spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya Had Published Music Video In 2017 Which Derogated Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati

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CJP Spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya Had Published Music Video In 2017 Which Derogated Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the self-styled “youth movement” that burst onto the political scene barely weeks ago, appointed three official spokespersons on 6 June 2026 and within days, one of them stands accused of producing a Haryanvi music video from 2017 that openly derides Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati.

Vijeta Dahiya, named as a media spokesperson of CJP ahead of its June 6 protest in Delhi demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, is the owner of Unmaad Artworks, which produced the Haryanvi music video “Bhole Cutting Kara Le.”

The video depicts a character portraying Lord Shiva responding to Maa Parvati’s question, “You smoke a chillum. Who will consider you a god?” — with the line: “I can’t do anything about people who say ‘Bam’ and smoke a chillum. Being Sanghi is not a crime.”

The invocation of the word “Sanghi” which can be considered a politically loaded slur directed at Hindu nationalist sympathisers in the mouth of a Lord Shiva character is not incidental. It is the creative choice of a political operative whose entire public career has been spent manufacturing anti-BJP content.

The Mor Studio Connection

Dahiya’s Unmaad Artworks collaborated with Mor Studio on the production – the same outfit responsible for viral Haryanvi numbers including “Solid Body” and “Kharbuje Si Teri Jawani,” titles that speak for themselves in terms of the content ecosystem Dahiya chose to operate within.

That the man who now claims to speak for India’s youth on matters of education policy spent his creative energies in this space is worth noting.

A few days ago, a certain dance video of his was also in circulation on social media.

The Dhruv Rathee Pipeline

Dahiya is, by his own public associations, the chief scriptwriter and researcher for YouTuber Dhruv Rathee – a content creator whose entire output functions as a sustained propaganda operation against the Modi government and in consistent alignment with Arvind Kejriwal’s political narratives.

Dahiya is not a neutral commentator who drifted toward CJP. He is a trained ideological operative who has spent years inside the AAP-adjacent alternative media machine, crafting the talking points that Rathee then packages for mass consumption.
His other credentials are presented with some ceremony in party literature: political researcher, author of Power of the Universe and To Hell With That Job, director of Haryanvi films Dararen and Opri Parai – films that, by his own admission, failed to find commercial traction.

Hindu Hate, Abused Hindu Gods & Traditions

The characteristic of abusing and mocking Hindu deities and traditions did not stop overnight. His behavious can be seen from 2017 as with the above video. Even in recent months, Dahiya has been seen abusing Hindu traditions.

In one video, he called Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya, a ‘hypocrite’.

He also claimed Lord Ram ate meat and derogated Pandits.

He also claimed capitalism is same as ‘Brahminism’.

CJP: Rebranded AAP, Same Network

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke positioned the party as a spontaneous youth uprising. The three spokesperson appointments tell a different story. Chief spokesperson Saurav Das is a journalist with well-documented proximity to the opposition ecosystem. Ashutosh Ranka completes the trio. All three, like Dipke himself, trace back to the same constellation of AAP-linked networks and anti-establishment media circles.

The party has no female spokesperson. For a movement that presents itself as a progressive rupture from old politics, this absence is conspicuous — particularly given that one of its own spokespeople produced content from within an industry whose output routinely degrades women.

A Selective Outrage Industry

There is a settled pattern in Indian public life: content that mocks Hindu deities, traditions, and symbols is produced, distributed, and defended without consequence, while the same industry and its political patrons present themselves as guardians of pluralism. “Bhole Cutting Kara Le” is one data point in that pattern. Its creator now holds an official party position in an organisation that claims moral authority on national issues.

If the roles were reversed: if a BJP-affiliated filmmaker had produced a video placing comparable dialogue in the mouth of a figure from another religious tradition, the response would not be limited to a X thread. It would be a national news cycle, parliamentary statements, and criminal complaints.

Dahiya’s video remains online. CJP has made no statement on it.

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Ancient Panchaloha Idols Unearthed During Construction Work In Nagapattinam

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Ancient Panchaloha Idols Unearthed During Construction Work In Nagapattinam
Image Source: Dinamalar

Ancient Panchaloha idols were unearthed during excavation work at a construction site in Nagapattinam district, as reported in Dinamalar.

According to officials, Ram Prasanna, a resident of North Neela Street in Nagapattinam, is constructing a new building on New Beach Road. During excavation work carried out using a poclain machine on Monday night, workers discovered a set of metal idols buried approximately two feet below the ground.

The findings included a Panchaloha idol ensemble depicting Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and Lord Murugan seated together on a single pedestal, as well as a two-foot-tall idol of Lord Nataraja.

The idols were subsequently handed over to revenue department officials for further examination and safekeeping.

Archaeology enthusiasts who inspected the discovery said the idols are believed to be around 1,000 years old and may predate the Chola period. They noted that their exact age, origin, and historical significance would be determined only after a detailed archaeological study.

Further investigations are expected to be conducted by the concerned authorities.

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Rabid Misogynist YouTuber Mukthar Arrested In Mysuru Over Alleged Derogatory Remarks Against Former BJP Functionary Alisha Abdullah And Her Children

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Rabid Misogynist YouTuber Mukthar Arrested In Mysuru Over Alleged Derogatory Remarks Against Former BJP Functionary Alisha Abdullah And Her Children

The Cyber Crime Wing of the Chennai City Police has arrested YouTuber Mukthar from a hideout in Mysuru, Karnataka, in connection with a case involving alleged derogatory and obscene remarks made against former BJP functionary and motorsport racer Alisha Abdullah and her newborn twin children during a YouTube interview.

The arrest comes days after BJP leader Tiruchi Surya Siva was taken into custody in the same case. Police had earlier stated that Mukthar was absconding and launched a search operation to trace him.

According to police sources, the case originated from a complaint filed by Alisha Abdullah, who sought criminal action against Mukthar and Tiruchi Surya Siva for allegedly making defamatory, obscene and insulting remarks about her and her family through content published on a YouTube channel.

Alisha Abdullah submitted a complaint to the Chennai Police Commissioner on 3 June 2026, which was subsequently forwarded for investigation. In her complaint, she alleged that offensive remarks had been made against her and her newborn twin children in a podcast uploaded on the “My India 24×7” YouTube channel.

Alisha, who served as the State Secretary of the Sports and Skill Development Cell of the Tamil Nadu BJP, stated that she had been associated with the party since September 2022. She also identified herself as India’s first woman national racing champion in motorsports and the founder of the Alisha Abdullah Racing Academy. She subsequently resigned from the party.

According to the complaint, the controversy stemmed from an interview conducted by Mukthar in 2024. Alisha alleged that she had been repeatedly targeted because of her political affiliation and that personal attacks against her continued through public discussions and online platforms.

She further stated that after giving birth to twin children in March 2026, she shared a family photograph on social media featuring herself, her husband Naveen Devanraj, their children and senior BJP leader K. Annamalai. Following the post, she alleged that Mukthar and Tiruchi Surya Siva made remarks questioning the paternity of her children and made insinuations about her personal life during a podcast discussion.

The complaint alleged that the statements were false, malicious and deliberately intended to tarnish her reputation. Alisha stated that the comments caused severe mental distress, humiliation and reputational damage to both her and her family, particularly during the postpartum period following the birth of her children.

She further alleged that the remarks formed part of a sustained campaign of harassment and personal attacks intended to generate publicity and attract online viewership.

Based on the complaint, the Chennai Cyber Crime Wing registered a case and initiated an investigation. Police subsequently arrested Tiruchi Surya Siva. However, Mukthar allegedly went into hiding after the case was registered.

Investigators traced Mukthar to Mysuru in Karnataka and arrested him on Wednesday. Police officials stated that he had been evading arrest since the registration of the case.

Police sources said the case relates to allegations of defamation, obscene content, derogatory remarks against a woman, and comments targeting minor children. Investigators also stated that the accused had allegedly made repeated objectionable remarks about women through online platforms.

Mukthar has now been taken into custody by the Cyber Crime Wing for further investigation. Police said additional legal procedures and interrogation are underway and that further action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation.

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