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“Hate Speech Is On The Rise”: DMK Scion Udhayanidhi Stalin Who Equated Sanatana Dharma To Diseases And Called For Its Eradication Says

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I'm Telling You Again And Again, I'm Proud To Be A Christian: DMK Scion Udhayanidhi Stalin Who Wants To Eradicate Sanatana Dharma Says

In a striking display of political irony, Tamil Nadu’s Deputy Chief Minister and DMK scion Udhayanidhi Stalin recently lamented the rise of hate speech in India particularly against minorities. Speaking at an event in Chennai, he claimed, “Hate speech is on a rise in India, it is particularly higher against minority communities. Various false propaganda has been spread on social media. There is a fascist gang in the country that has a full-time job to spread these kinds of things on social media to confuse people. I don’t want to name them, you know who they are.”

Yet, this self-styled moral guardian is the very same figure who drew national ire and a rebuke from the Supreme Court for equating Sanatana Dharma with diseases like dengue and malaria, calling for its “eradication.” The apex court’s reprimand should have served as a moment of introspection. Instead, Stalin appears to have doubled down on political opportunism masked as social concern.

Unsurprisingly, this sudden concern for minorities has surfaced just ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections. Rather than an expression of genuine worry, his words seem like a carefully curated speech tailored for electoral gains. Once again, identity politics is weaponized not to unite, but to divide, distract, and dominate.

Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Selective Secularism and Recycled Rhetoric

This isn’t the first time Udhayanidhi Stalin has indulged in the politics of minority appeasement. In 2024, at a Christmas gathering, he declared, “If there is a festival that brings happiness to the whole world, it is Christmas. I am even happier when Christmas arrives.” He proudly traced his connection to Christian institutions like Don Bosco School and Loyola College and made a statement that caused considerable uproar, “I proudly declared, ‘I am also a Christian.’ Immediately many ‘Sanghis’ had stomach burns. Today, I say it again—I am proud to say that I am a Christian.”

The term “Sanghi” used pejoratively to describe devout Hindus, supporters of Hindutva ideology, support of BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and everything in that spectrum, it is routinely employed by leftists, Dravidianists, and others to demonize their ideological opponents. Udhayanidhi didn’t hesitate to use the term as a slur while wrapping himself in the garb of minority solidarity.

Later, perhaps realizing the potential backlash, he attempted damage control, “If you think of me as a Christian, I am a Christian. If you think of me as a Muslim, I am a Muslim. If you think of me as a Hindu, I belong to all. The foundation of all religions is love. Every religion teaches us to love one another” A classic political maneuver – alienate first, then attempt to appease all.

A Pattern of Provocation

This pattern of strategic identity-shifting isn’t new. At a similar Christmas event in 2022, Udhayanidhi had again proclaimed, “I’m proud to call myself a Christian. Today, all Sanghis (a colloquial reference denoting devout Hindus and supporters of RSS-BJP) will be burning. Because Sekarbabu (Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Minister) is saying ‘Hallelujah’, Udhayanidhi is saying ‘I’m a Christian’. Yes, I will say that I’m a Muslim too.” Such statements, framed as personal affirmations, function more as political provocations designed to signal allegiance while vilifying the ideological other.

In 2023, the same rhetoric was recycled, again at the Christmas celebrations in Chennai’s Harbour constituency. With Christian clergy and political leaders sharing the stage, Udhayanidhi reiterated his pride in being a Christian and repeated the same vague, crowd-pleasing mantra of religious universality.

Yet behind this facade of pluralism lies a more calculated game one that appeals to religious minorities while implicitly targeting and antagonizing the Hindu majority under the guise of “rationalism” or “anti-fascism.”

The Sanatana Dharma Controversy

Perhaps the most telling episode in this political theatre occurred in September 2023, when Udhayanidhi Stalin openly likened Sanatana Dharma the foundational worldview of Hinduism to infectious diseases, stating, “Mosquitoes, dengue, flu, malaria, corona – we should not oppose these things. They’ve to be eradicated completely. Same is the case with Santanam (Hinduism). Our first work should be to abolish/eradicate Sanatanam instead of opposing it.”

The fallout was immediate and widespread. National outrage ensued, and even DMK’s allies within the I.N.D.I.A. bloc distanced themselves. The statement wasn’t just inflammatory it was deeply offensive to millions of Hindus who view Sanatana Dharma as integral to their identity, faith, and culture.

In light of this, Udhayanidhi’s recent handwringing over hate speech rings hollow. It’s hard to take seriously a politician who calls for the “eradication” of a millennia-old religion, only to turn around and cry foul when accused of stoking division.

With 2026 looming, Tamil Nadu is once again witnessing the DMK’s well-worn script selectively invoking communal harmony while stoking sectarian undercurrents. Udhayanidhi Stalin, poised as the party’s future face, appears more concerned with consolidating a voter base than promoting genuine social unity.

In the end, his speeches may change tones, but the strategy remains the same: appease some, alienate others, and claim moral superiority while doing both.

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TN Police Submit Video Of DMK Leader Ponmudi’s Hate Speech Against Hindus In Madras High Court

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The police on Wednesday, 3 September 2025, submitted video evidence of former DMK minister K. Ponmudi’s speech on Saivism and Vaishnavism before the Madras High Court.

The case, relating to controversial remarks made by Ponmudi at a public event, came up for hearing before Justice N. Sathishkumar. Earlier, Justice N. Anand Venkatesh had taken up the matter after complaints were filed over Ponmudi’s comments on women and on religious traditions.

During the previous hearing, the state’s public prosecutor, P. S. Raman, informed the court that the police had closed the complaints, stating there was no basis for the charges. The judge questioned how such a conclusion had been reached and asked whether the same approach was followed in other complaints as well.

The prosecutor argued that Ponmudi’s remarks were not his own but had echoed the views of a social reformer expressed in 1972. He added that complainants could still approach the relevant criminal courts to challenge the police decision.

Following this, the judge directed the submission of the full video of Ponmudi’s speech along with the original 1972 speech for comparison. The police have now filed the video evidence, and the matter has been adjourned for further hearing.

What Ponmudi Said

In April 2025, a Ponmudi went viral on social media igniting widespread controversy and condemnation across social media platforms, with many calling out the then-minister for his offensive remarks targeting Shaivite and Vaishnavite communities. The video, which surfaced on X, captured Ponmudi making a crude analogy involving a prostitute to mock the religious practices of these Hindu sects, drawing sharp criticism for its insensitivity and vulgarity. In the video, Ponmudi recounted a supposed interaction between a man and a prostitute, where the woman asks the man if he is a Shaivite or a Vaishnavite. According to Ponmudi, the prostitute explains that Shaivite means “lying down position” (referencing the horizontal tilak worn by Shaivites) while a Vaishnavite means a “standing position” (referencing the vertical tilak worn by Vaishnavites).

(With inputs from Daily Thanthi)

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One Nation, One Tax: How GST Unified India’s Market And Economy

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In the pre-GST era (VAT), there were no uniform tax rates, and states imposed additional levies like entry tax, undermining harmonisation. There was no consistency in tax returns, audits, or penalties across states, causing compliance burdens. Weak input tax credit provisions enabled misuse, while a lack of central oversight allowed evasion.

Double taxation with service tax, frequent rate changes, and differential structures created distortions. Therefore, GST was brought in 2017, after convincing the states. GST marked its 8th anniversary on 1 July 2025, achieving its vision of ‘One Nation, One Tax’. It unified India into a single market, streamlined interstate trade, and removed multiple layers of cascading taxes.

A recent Deloitte survey concluded that 85 per cent of respondents, including MSMEs, are happy with the GST implementation. The system simplified tax structures, made industry more competitive, and directly benefited citizens through uniform rates across the nation and unified procedures for compliance and enforcement.

The GST taxpayer base grew from 66.5 lakh in 2017 to 1.51 crore in 2025, indicating greater formalisation of the economy. FY 2024–25 saw gross GST collections of Rs 22.08 lakh crore, doubling in just four years and growing at a CAGR of over 18 per cent. Rising collections and active taxpayers reflect growing compliance, improved systems, and the strength of India’s economy.

Average revenue in this fiscal year is Rs 2,04,500 crore compared to Rs 82,000 crore in FY 2017-18. The GST 2.0 reforms will prioritise easing the lives of citizens, supporting economic growth sectors, and simplifying structures for businesses. This means kick-starting a fresh virtuous cycle of stimulating growth and reinvigorating key economic sectors, which will ultimately result in lower prices for consumers and higher revenue for the government.

The 56th meeting of the GST Council on Wednesday approved reforms with a multi-sectoral and multi-thematic focus on improving the lives of all citizens and ensuring ease of doing business for all, including small traders and businessmen. The rate rationalisation was okayed with a focus on the common man, labour-intensive Industries, farmers and agriculture, health, which are key drivers of the economy, the Finance Ministry said.

“Exemption of GST on all individual life insurance policies, whether term life, ULIP or endowment policies and reinsurance thereof to make insurance affordable for the common man and increase the insurance coverage in the country,” the ministry added.

-IANS

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Retired Government Staffer Assaulted At ‘Ungaludan Stalin’ Camp, Video Sparks Outrage

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A 64-year-old retired government employee was allegedly assaulted by a police sub-inspector during a public grievance redressal camp organised under the ‘Ungaludan Stalin‘ outreach initiative at Sathur village near Arcot on Wednesday, sparking outrage after a video of the incident went viral.

The petitioner, identified as C. Venkatapathy, a native of Sathur and former employee of the Department of Cooperatives, said he had gone to the camp at the Government Middle School to submit a representation seeking action against encroachments on forest land in his village.

Since his retirement in 2018, he has been living with his wife, V. Gnana Soundarya, 60, who is differently abled, and their daughter near Arcot.

According to officials, around noon, Venkatapathy submitted his petition to Village Administrative Officer (VAO) Mohammed Shahabuddin. The Revenue staff initially hesitated to accept the document, citing that the petitioner had raised the same grievance repeatedly in the past.

When the officials eventually received it, Venkatapathy demanded a written acknowledgement, which the revenue team declined to provide. As the argument grew heated, police sub-inspector Prabhakaran of Arcot Taluk police stepped in. A video shows the officer hitting Venkatapathy in the chest. Soon after, Venkatapathy complained of pain and was taken to the Government Taluk Hospital in Walajah, where doctors said his condition was stable.

The incident triggered sharp criticism on social media, with many condemning the conduct of the police officer at a camp meant for addressing public grievances. Local residents also expressed solidarity with the petitioner, who has been campaigning for the protection of forest land in his native village for over six years.

Meanwhile, instead of action against the police officer, Arcot police registered a case against Venkatapathy based on a complaint by VAO Shahabuddin. He was booked under Section 221 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for allegedly obstructing a public servant from discharging official duties.

The registration of the case has intensified the public outcry, with opposition parties and rights activists questioning the accountability of officials and demanding that the alleged assault by the sub-inspector be investigated impartially.

-IANS

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Centre Eases GST Registration For Small, Low-Risk Businesses

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The government on Wednesday said that in order to continue with ease of doing business reforms, the GST registration process has been further simplified, especially for small businesses and low-risk applicants. Under the new system, registration will be granted within three working days to eligible applicants.

Responding to a question by IANS, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Chairman, Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, said that small businesses that estimate they will not be availing more than Rs 2.5 lakh of input tax credit can opt for this simplified registration.

“Such registration will be granted automatically by the system within three working days. After operating this registration, if they grow and they want to transition to the normal registration, again, there is a provision and based on the risk analysis for the normal category of registration, they can be transitioned to the normal category,” Agarwal added as the Centre rationalised the indirect tax structure, cutting the current four slabs down to two — scrapping the 12 per cent and 28 per cent rates, while retaining the 5 per cent and 18 per cent slabs.

He further stated that there is a process which has been approved by the GST Council regarding the refund. “There is a provision of granting 90 per cent of the claimed amount on a provisional basis. Now, the GST Council has recommended an amendment in the rule, which prescribes that on the basis of identification after the risk evaluation by the system, this 90 per cent amount can be granted within seven days by the officer,” the CBIC chief told IANS.

Presently, there is no provision for granting of 90 per cent amount on a provisional basis. So, an amendment in the law has been recommended by the GST Council. He further stated that this amendment is likely to take some time because it will require the approval of the Parliament.

As far as filing the monthly GST return, there is no change which has been recommended by the GST Council, said Agarwal.

-IANS

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Actor-Turned-Politician Vijay’s TVK To Kick Off State-Wide Tour From Tiruchy This Month

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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President and actor Vijay is set to launch his much-awaited ‘Meet the People’ state-wide tour in the third week of September, beginning from the politically significant delta region, party sources said on Thursday.

Party insiders indicated that Tiruchy is the frontrunner to host the inaugural leg of the campaign, with the first phase expected to span about a week and cover nearly 10 districts. The actor-turned-politician had announced the tour during his party’s second state conference in Madurai last month, promising to take his political outreach directly to the grassroots.

According to TVK leaders, the campaign will be designed in a format that mirrors mass contact programmes of mainstream Dravidian parties, with a focus on roadshows and street-corner meetings. Tiruchy’s selection as the launch venue is not accidental.

Apart from its political weight in Tamil Nadu’s electoral landscape, the city and surrounding delta districts carry symbolic value as the cradle of the Chola empire, an imagery the party is keen to tap into. The TVK cadre in the region have been tasked with finalising locations for Vijay’s roadshows, public interactions, and short addresses in various towns and villages.

Adding a touch of grandeur, a specially designed luxury campaign bus has been prepared at the party’s Panaiyur headquarters. The bus, equipped with modern facilities for long-distance travel, awaits Vijay’s final approval and is expected to serve as the centrepiece of the campaign trail.

Beyond the delta belt, the first phase of the tour is also likely to extend to Namakkal and Erode, marking TVK’s entry into the Kongu region, a stronghold that the party has been eyeing.

Following the delta tour, TVK has planned a massive public conference in western Tamil Nadu, which party functionaries say will mark the formal launch of the party’s full-scale election campaign.

The event is expected to showcase the party’s organisational strength and signal its preparedness for the 2026 state Assembly elections. With preparations in full swing, the campaign is being seen as a crucial step for Vijay as he gears up to transform his stardom into sustained political momentum.

-IANS

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TTV Dhinakaran Pulls Out Of NDA, Keeps 2026 Alliance Options Open

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Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran on Wednesday declared that his party is no longer part of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu, marking a major shift ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.

Once a steadfast ally of the BJP, Dhinakaran said his party would decide on new alliances only in December, after wide consultations with functionaries and cadres. Speaking to reporters in Tenkasi, he noted that his earlier support for the BJP during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections was “unconditional and in the national interest”, as he and his party believed Narendra Modi’s third term as Prime Minister would benefit the country.

However, he drew a sharp distinction between national and state elections. “The 2026 Assembly elections are different from the Lok Sabha polls. We will announce our alliance decision only in December, taking into account the sentiments of our cadres and office-bearers,” he said.

The AMMK chief also dismissed the idea that Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s efforts to bring the AIADMK factions together had succeeded. “The attempt to unify AIADMK has failed,” he said, while leaving the door open to possible collaborations with other parties, including Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).

Meanwhile, former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam (OPS) has also distanced himself from the BJP alliance. Recently, he convened a meeting with supporters in Alwarpet, Chennai, where three key resolutions were adopted, including a formal withdrawal from the NDA.

Panruti Ramachandran, who was present, announced that OPS would undertake a state-wide tour, emphasising that his group was not currently aligned with any party. OPS has also called for unity within the AIADMK, urging all factions to stand together to revive the party’s lost influence.

With the Assembly polls expected in April or May 2026, Tamil Nadu’s political landscape is fast shifting. The ruling DMK-led alliance, the AIADMK, and the BJP-led bloc remain key players, while Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) and TVK have confirmed they will contest independently.

Against this backdrop, Dhinakaran’s move to exit the NDA and keep alliance options open adds to the fluidity of the state’s political scene.

-IANS

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GST Council’s Big Reform: Everyday Goods To Get Cheaper From September 22

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After the GST Council approved historical changes to India’s indirect tax structure, several daily-use goods will become cheaper from September 22.

The new tax structure, adopted on Wednesday, has two major slabs now 5 per cent and 18 per cent, and a whopping 40 per cent for sin goods. For the common man, this change means more money in hand, which the government hopes will be routed into the economy, giving it a significant boost.

From groceries and fertilisers to footwear, textiles, and even renewable energy, a broad basket of goods and services is set to become more affordable. Items earlier taxed at 12 per cent and 28 per cent will now largely migrate to the other two slabs, making a wide range of products cheaper.

Food and daily essentials Milk products: Ultra-high temperature (UHT) milk will now be tax-free (down from 5 per cent), while condensed milk, butter, ghee, paneer, and cheese have moved from 12 per cent to 5 per cent or nil in some cases.

Staple foods: Malt, starches, pasta, cornflakes, biscuits, and even chocolates and cocoa products will see rates reduced from 12–18 per cent to 5 per cent.

Dry fruits and nuts: Almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts, cashews, and dates, earlier taxed at 12 per cent, will now attract just 5 per cent.

Sugar and confectionery: Refined sugar, sugar syrups, and confectionery items like toffees and candy have shifted to the 5 per cent slab.

Other packaged foods: Vegetable oils, animal fats, edible spreads, sausages, meat preparations, fish products, and malt extract-based packaged foods have been moved to the 5 per cent slab.

Namkeens, bhujia, mixture, chabena and similar edible preparations ready for consumption form (other than roasted gram), pre-packaged and labelled to go from 18 per cent to 5 per cent.

Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, nor flavoured to move from 18 per cent to 5 per cent.

Agriculture and fertilisers Fertilisers are down from 12 per cent/18 per cent to 5 per cent. Select agricultural inputs, including seeds and crop nutrients, have been rationalised from 12 per cent to 5 per cent.

Healthcare Life-saving drugs, health-related products, and some medical devices have seen rate cuts from 12 per cent/18 per cent to 5 per cent or nil.

Individual life and health insurance policies, including family floater, which had a 12 per cent tax, will no longer be taxed A massive chunk of medical items of regular use — including thermometers and glucometers — will be in the 5 per cent tax bracket.

Consumer goods Entry-level and mass-use items like select electrical appliances will move from 28 per cent to 18 per cent.

Footwear and textiles have seen GST cut from 12 per cent to 5 per cent, reducing costs for mass-market products. However, certain goods and services remain firmly under higher taxation.

Pan masala, gutkha, cigarettes, chewing tobacco, zarda, unmanufactured tobacco, and bidi will continue under existing high GST rates and compensation cess until outstanding cess-linked loans are cleared.

Additionally, the valuation of these products will now be shifted to Retail Sale Price (RSP) instead of transaction value, tightening compliance.

All goods (including aerated waters), containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured to go from 28 per cent to 40 per cent.

A new 40 per cent slab for sin and luxury goods remains, ensuring that items like cigarettes, premium liquor, and high-end cars don’t see tax relief. Imported armoured luxury sedans will be exempt only in special cases, such as those brought in by the President’s Secretariat.

-IANS

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Jesuit Scandal: Loyola College Under Scrutiny For Taking Funds From Money Laundering Kingping ‘Lottery’ Martin Group, Christian Activist Urges Rome’s Intervention

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Loyola College, a prestigious Jesuit institution in Chennai, is embroiled in serious allegations of financial misconduct, academic fraud, and systemic corruption, according to a detailed indictment submitted to the Jesuit Curia in Rome by R. Joseph D’ Kennedy, Indian Representative of Ending Clergy Abuse (ECA) Global and an alumnus of the college.

Acceptance Of CSR Funds From Accused Money Launderer

In August 2025, Loyola College publicly accepted a ₹1 crore donation from the Martin Charitable Trust, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of Santiago Martin’s lottery empire. Martin is currently under investigation by India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) for fraud, lottery manipulation, and money laundering, with assets worth hundreds of crores already seized.

The donation, intended for building four classrooms, has drawn sharp criticism for legitimizing what Kennedy describes as “blood money.” He equated accepting funds from Martin to taking money from Dawood Ibrahim, India’s most wanted terrorist, stating that both represent “wealth built on the wreckage of human lives.”

Legal experts note that CSR donations from tainted sources are not protected under philanthropic pretexts. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Enforcement Directorate have jurisdiction to act against institutions receiving such funds if they are linked to illicit activities.

Academic Fraud Exposed By University Inspection

A surprise inspection by the University of Madras revealed shocking violations in Loyola’s M.A. Philosophy programme:

  • No students were present during inspection, suggesting the programme may not exist on campus or is operated fraudulently elsewhere.
  • Faculty listed for the programme do not meet University Grants Commission (UGC) qualifications, with some fraudulently shown as “full-time” at both Loyola and Satya Nilayam Research Institute.
  • The college failed to follow Tamil Nadu’s Rule of Reservation, violating state law.
  • No dedicated classrooms, library, or departmental facilities were found.

The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the UGC and University of Madras Registrar, seeking an Action Taken Report within four weeks. A UGC committee conducted further inspections on August 13-14, 2025, underscoring the seriousness of the violations.

Questionable Spending And Offshore Company

During Loyola’s centennial celebrations, the college management allegedly flew an entire group of Jesuits to Dubai for what Kennedy characterizes as “needless extravagance.” This lavish spending occurred while the college was allegedly charging students tuition and application fees far exceeding government norms.

Additionally, the college established “Loyola Alumni Events LLC” in Dubai under the guise of an event management company. The website for this entity (loyolaalumnievents.com) was reportedly taken down after the Enforcement Directorate was alerted, raising suspicions of a deliberate cover-up.

Alumni Association Corruption And Historical Failures

Kennedy alleged that the Loyola Alumni Association has been “hijacked by entrenched, morally bankrupt individuals” who have maintained leadership positions for over a decade. He claims to have warned the Jesuit Superior General about these issues as early as 2019 during the Global Clergy Abuse Summit in Rome.

The Association Director allegedly wastes money on foreign trips to meet only 4-5 people, while the organization functions like a cartel with the same executives clinging to power.

Obfuscation In Clergy Death Investigation

The mysterious death of a Canadian priest, Father Omala, on Loyola’s campus has further damaged the institution’s credibility. Instead of transparency, Loyola’s ambiguous response provoked political outrage and calls for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe.

Systemic Failure And Call For Action

Kennedy’s report concluded that Jesuit governance in Chennai has shown “systemic corruption and arrogance” and is incapable of reform. He urged the Jesuit Curia to appoint leadership from outside the province to realign Loyola with Jesuit mission values.

The allegations come against the backdrop of Loyola’s failed 2022 bid for university status, which Kennedy had warned would be “extremely suicidal for India as a nation and the Christian faithful.”

The Jesuit Curia has been called upon to direct Loyola College to immediately return the ₹1 crore donation, issue a public statement disassociating from such donations, and adopt clear protocols to prevent similar compromises in the future. Failure to act, Kennedy warns, could invite government intervention and criminal liability, irreparably damaging the moral and institutional credibility of the Society of Jesus.

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Dog Found Dead At Arunachaleswarar Temple Shrine, Devotees Raise Concerns

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A dead dog was discovered at the shrine of the Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai, raising concerns among devotees about hygiene and temple management.

Visitors and worshippers expressed distress over the incident, pointing to lapses in the temple administration’s maintenance and vigilance.

Devotees urged the authorities to take immediate action to ensure proper cleanliness and prevent such incidents in the future.

Temple officials have yet to issue a statement regarding the discovery or the steps being taken to address the situation.

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