The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) 2.0 was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to enhance access to water on farmlands, expand cultivable area under assured irrigation and also improve on-farm water use efficiency.
The PMKSY scheme, promoting the use of contour trench technology, has met with considerable success and is yielding considerable results in water conservation as well as groundwater recharge.
The results are visible in at least three villages of Neemuch district — Danta, Kundaliya and Bhagori villages, and this has started bringing dramatic changes in the livelihood of farmers. Earlier, the rainwater used to flow away, but now it is getting absorbed into the ground through contour trenching.
This has not only increased the water level but has also created a proper system of irrigation in the fields. Many villagers spoke to IANS about the changing agricultural practices and how this has helped them overcome the shortage of water and still make up for a good agricultural yield. Farmer Mukesh Dhangar said that due to the construction of the contour trench, the water level in the fields has increased, and now three to four crops are grown here.
“Earlier, farming was affected due to a lack of water, but now water is being collected through the farm pond and trenches. This scheme is proving to be a boon for farmers,” he said. Farmer Dinesh Nagda said, “With this scheme, water is available for 12 months. Earlier, hand pumps used to dry up, now they remain operational till the rains.”
Babu Singh Chauhan of village Vasaniya and Sarpanch representative Chetan Gurjar also praised the scheme and said that it has made the entire Panchayat area water rich. Neemuch District Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Aman Vaishnav said that the barren land is also becoming green now.
“Seeds of plants like acacia and khair are being sprinkled around the contour trench to increase greenery in a natural way,” he informed. Another big benefit of the project is that it has resolved the drinking water crisis, especially in summer. Water collects in structures like trenches and check dams and maintains the groundwater level, due to which the villagers are able to get water even in summer.
–IANS
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An election worker in South Korea was apprehended this week after allegedly casting an early vote for the June 3 presidential election on her husband’s behalf, police said on Friday. The woman was identified as a contract employee for Seoul’s Gangnam district office who was appointed by the National Election Commission (NEC) to help check voters’ IDs during the two-day early voting on Thursday and Friday, according to Suseo Police Station.
Police detained the woman without a warrant Thursday, about half an hour after they received a call that someone had voted twice at a polling station in Gangnam’s Daechi 2-dong neighbourhood. She is being questioned on suspicion of casting a ballot using her husband’s ID before casting her own ballot several hours later. The woman reportedly admitted to all charges but refused to disclose a motive. Both the Gangnam district office and the NEC said they have relieved her of her duties. The NEC also filed a complaint against the woman with the police while requesting an investigation into her husband’s possible involvement.
“A vote by proxy by an election worker who should strictly and fairly oversee the presidential election is a very serious election crime that brutally tramples on the people’s trust in election administration,” the commission said.
The woman’s ballots cannot be nullified as they have already been placed inside ballot boxes, a commission official said. The vote count will proceed normally. In light of this and other incidents, the conservative People Power Party (PPP) on Friday lambasted the poor management in early voting elections, demanding the chief of the election watchdog apologise, Yonhap news agency reported. Kim Moon-soo, the party’s presidential candidate, denounced the NEC after meeting with reporters in Jecheon, North Chungcheong Province, saying the institution must “wake up” and undergo a “sweeping overhaul.”
“Why is the NEC still not fixing these problems, after going through many similar cases in the past, like the basket election incident?” he asked, referring to the controversy over the transportation of ballot papers from Covid-19 patients in plastic baskets during the early voting for the 2022 presidential election. Rep. Kim Yong-tae, the party’s interim leader, also blamed the NEC for its inadequate election management while referring to a series of incidents that took place during the early voting. Voters reportedly went out to eat while carrying ballot papers in Sinchon, western Seoul, on Thursday.
“We will review revising the Public Official Election Act to have election officials sign the early-voting ballot papers,” Kim said. He also demanded a comprehensive inspection and overhaul of all early-voting sites, and said those responsible for the incidents must be duly reprimanded.
“The Chairman of the NEC should stand before the people himself and sincerely apologise,” Kim added. Rep. Shin Dong-uk, the PPP’s spokesperson, said the liberal Democratic Party (DP) has not been sufficiently critical of the NEC. “The DP has collected a lot of votes in early voting and that party’s silence is even more irresponsible (than the NEC’s mishaps),” Shin said. “Is the DP the defender of a rigged election?”
–IANS
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Russia on Friday rubbished “fake reports” which cited that it is broadening economic ties with Pakistan, especially by jointly setting up steel mills in Karachi. Pakistani media recently reported that Moscow and Islamabad are working on expanding industrial collaboration by establishing new steel mills in the country in a bid to revive the cooperation witnessed between the two countries in the 1970s when the Soviet Union designed and funded Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM).
The idea, reported Pakistani media, was discussed during a meeting between Haroon Akhtar Khan, a Special Assistant to Pakistan’s Prime Minister, and Moscow’s representative Denis Nazaroof held in Islamabad on May 13. “The two officials engaged in extensive talks on the prospect of collaboration and agreed to form a joint working group to facilitate the establishment of a steel mill in Karachi,” The Express Tribune reported after the meeting.
“Pakistan is a secure and thriving hub for investment and the international community has recognised its potential,” Khan was quoted as saying during the interaction. The reports triggered concerns and also raised doubts considering that cash-strapped Pakistan’s economy continues to survive on bailout packages provided by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Sources in Moscow admitted negotiations taking place on the issue but slammed reports which claimed that a “multibillion dollar contract” has been signed between the two countries.
They reckoned that by manufacturing fake and “completely fabricated” reports, Pakistan has made yet another failed attempt to dent the time-tested India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership which has grown even stronger during Operation Sindoor targetting terror infrastructure deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), earlier this month.
“An exaggerated news from someone who wants to derail the relationship for a sensational reason,” said a senior Russian government official on Friday when asked about his response to Pakistani media reports. As the Indian Armed Forces successfully retaliated and also inflicted significant losses on Pakistan, the Russian-made air defence missile system S-400 was credited with shooting down several incoming missiles from across the border.
At the same time, jointly developed with Russia and now largely manufactured in India, the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles were used to strike high-value targets in Pakistan. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov had lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership while also praising New Delhi for identifying, tracking and punishing the culprits behind the heinous April 22 Pahalgam terror attack which resulted in the death of 26 innocent civilians.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who stated in his phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this month that Moscow expects that the culprits behind the Pahalgam attack “will be identified, tracked and punished”, is also slated to visit India, this year. “I don’t think there is anybody, anywhere in the world that doubts the credentials of Prime Minister Modi. His strong leadership is steering the country to global prominence. Both India and Russia stand for a multipolar world order without any global power or a group of countries dominating that order. They stand for an equal international relationship. This has been reinstated in the conversation President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Modi had on May 5,” Alipov told IANS on Wednesday.
–IANS
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The first centre fuselage assembly for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) by M/s VEM Technologies in Hyderabad on Friday. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said that this is the first time a major sub-assembly for the LCA Tejas has been handed over by a private Indian company.
The MoD believes that it is a significant boost to India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities. According to the Ministry of Defence, the LCA Tejas Division has already received structural modules of air intake assemblies, rear fuselage assemblies, loom assemblies, and fin and rudder assemblies in the Mk1A configuration. HAL plans to extend this outsourcing model to future projects, reinforcing its in-house capacity with the expertise of Indian industry.
On the occasion of receiving the first centre fuselage assembly for the LCA Tejas Mk1A, by HAL, Secretary (Defence Production), Sanjeev Kumar hailed the partnership between HAL and VEM Technologies in accelerating the production of LCA Mk 1A. He said that there is a significant growth in defence production at a rate of about 10 per cent annually, as well as in defence exports. “This would not have been possible without the support of industries and public sector units like HAL. Security and sovereignty of the country are paramount and cannot be achieved without own manufacturing and supply of spare parts, which could meet the requirements of the Armed Forces,” he added.
The handover on Friday took place in the presence of Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar and Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of HAL, D.K. Sunil. The event marks, for the first time, a major sub-assembly for the LCA Tejas by a private Indian company. CMD, HAL, acknowledged the rapid growth of Tier 1 and MSME suppliers in the production of the LCA Tejas. He said that the handover marked a significant milestone in establishing a fourth production line for the LCA Mk1A, in addition to the two existing lines in HAL-Bengaluru and one in HAL-Nashik.
He assured that with major sub-assemblies underway, HAL will increase the production of the LCA aircraft and ensure timely deliveries to the Indian Air Force. HAL has built a national aerospace ecosystem by closely supporting private partners and providing critical inputs such as jigs, fixtures, tools, and technical know-how. This has enabled companies like L&T, Alpha Tocol, Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL), VEM Technologies, and Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW) to produce complex sub-assemblies such as centre fuselages, fuel drop tanks, pylons, rear fuselages, wings, fins, rudders, and air intakes, the official added. In line with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, HAL continues to drive indigenisation efforts in the aerospace and defence sector.
MoD said that HAL has partnered with over 6,300 Indian vendors, including 2,448 MSMEs, supporting thousands of skilled jobs and contributing to a robust domestic supply chain. In the last three years, HAL has placed orders worth Rs 13,763 crore with Indian vendors and is actively pursuing the indigenisation of complex aircraft systems and critical components across platforms.
–IANS
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Protecting Sadhguru’s personality rights, the Delhi High Court on Friday issued an interim order directing various online platforms to remove content misusing the name, image, and personality of Sadhguru.
Many social media users have been flagging the scams of how Sadhguru’s fake AI-doctored audios, videos and images have been circulating with the intent to sell products and gain subscribers using his goodwill and popularity.
In view of this, the Personality Rights case filed by Sadhguru and Isha Foundation came up for hearing before the Delhi High Court on Friday. The Court issued an interim order directing various online platforms to remove content misusing the name, image, and personality of Sadhguru.
Welcoming the Court order, the Foundation posted on X, “These scams include fake AI-generated videos, morphed images depicting false events, such as Sadhguru’s arrest, and misleading advertisements promoting financial investments. Isha Foundation has been proactively working to remove such fake content and prevent individuals from falling prey to these scams.”
Delhi High Court protects Sadhguru’s Personality Rights
The Personality Rights case filed by Sadhguru and Isha Foundation came up for hearing before the Delhi High Court today and the Hon’ble Court issued an interim order directing various online platforms to remove content… pic.twitter.com/Xn7pEA5YY4
Ahead of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s roadshow scheduled in Madurai on 31 May 2025, the DNT Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam has launched a protest campaign in the city. Posters have been put up across various areas in Madurai, warning Stalin not to enter the city, citing betrayal of electoral promises.
டிஎன்டி ஒற்றை சாதி சான்றிதழ் வழங்காத தமிழக முதல்வரை கண்டித்து தேனி மாவட்டத்தில் இன்று சீர்மரபினர் 68 சமூக அமைப்பான டிஎன்டி மக்கள் முன்னேற்ற கழகம் கண்டன சுவரொட்டி
— டி என் டி மக்கள் முன்னேற்றக் கழகம் (@Ramasam02584351) May 30, 2025
The posters read, “Condemnation to the Chief Minister – DNT. The Chief Minister, who made a false promise during the 2021 elections to issue a unified caste certificate to 68 communities, and claimed to have passed a government order on 16.03.2024, is now exposed. Do not come to Madurai.”
In an official statement, the DNT Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam highlighted the long-standing issue concerning caste classification for 68 backward communities. They stated that these communities are currently issued two separate caste certificates: one as DNC for availing benefits under the state government and another as DNT for central schemes. The organization has been protesting this dual classification since 2014.
The party emphasized that Stalin’s 2021 poll promise and the GO issued on 16 March 2024, both claimed to resolve the issue by issuing a unified certificate. However, instead of correcting the classification, the government simply merged the terms, issuing a combined certificate labeled DNC/DNT, which the party calls a continuation of the same flawed system.
The DNT Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam demands that caste certificates be issued under a single name—DNT—to truly represent the community, arguing that this would not affect the state’s 69% reservation limit or cost the government anything extra. Despite several petitions and legal clarifications, no meaningful action has been taken by the DMK government.
As a mark of protest, the organization announced that on 3 June 2025, marking the birth anniversary of former CM Karunanidhi, they would intensify their demand by calling for the amendment of the government order. They further declared that if their demand is not met, the party will shift its support to the BJP in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay emphasized that NEET is not the only path to success,encouraging students and parents to look beyond the high-stakes exam and support children in pursuing their individual dreams.
Speaking at a grand felicitation event in Mahabalipuram, where he honored Class 10 and 12 toppers from 88 assembly constituencies, Vijay addressed both students and their families. He distributed certificates and cash prizes, using the occasion to deliver a broader message about education, democracy, and societal unity.
While applauding the academic achievements of students, Vijay emphasized that stress should not overwhelm them. “Academic success matters, but it’s not everything. Don’t allow stress to take over,” he told the young attendees.
Questioning the narrative that NEET is the only route to a successful future, Vijay said, “Is NEET the only thing in the world? The world is much, much bigger than NEET. There are many things beyond it in which you have to succeed. So, from now on, keep your mind strong. Learn to keep it democratic.” His remarks aimed to reassure students facing immense pressure over competitive exams.
— PuthiyathalaimuraiTV (@PTTVOnlineNews) May 30, 2025
He also spoke directly to parents, urging them to nurture their children’s aspirations with empathy and guidance rather than pushing them into narrow definitions of success.
Previously, Vijay had strongly voiced his opposition to the NEET examination, arguing that it unfairly impacts students from Tamil Nadu, particularly those from rural and underprivileged backgrounds. On 3 July 2024, while felicitating high-achieving Class 10 and 12 students, Vijay aligned with the DMK’s stance by criticizing NEET. Speaking at the event, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief said, “If you look at this NEET, it is a fact that the students in our Tamil Nadu, especially the rural areas, where the poor, the backward, the most backward, and the lower class, are all affected.” Therefore, the exam discriminates against state students and should be eliminated.
In a sharp and sarcastic post, Junior Vikatan took a dig at Chief Minister and DMK chief M.K. Stalin over his sudden decision to attend the 10th NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi on 24 May 2025. For years, since the DMK came to power in 2021, Stalin avoided these meetings, always coming up with excuses. But this time, he not only showed up, he even praised the Modi government.
What changed? The backdrop speaks for itself: the massive ₹1000 crore TASMAC scam exposed by the ED, with the key figures Ratheesh and Aakash Bhaskaran still on the run. These two are believed to have close links to Deputy CM and Stalin’s son, Udhayanidhi. With the heat mounting and the opposition especially AIADMK’s Edappadi Palaniswami going all out against him, Stalin’s sudden presence at the meeting raised eyebrows. Many see it as a damage-control move or worse, an attempt at compromise.
Picking up on this, Junior Vikatan released a mock “screenshot” — a satirical WhatsApp group chat from Stalin’s phone. The conversation involves several DMK ministers, poking fun at the CM’s Delhi visit including S. Regupathy (Law), Duraimurugan (Water Resources), Thangam Thennarasu (Finance), P.K. Sekar Babu (Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments), Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi (School Education), and Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Deputy Chief Minister and DMK scion. Also appearing were former ministers Ponmudi and Senthil Balaji, both currently out of the cabinet. The central theme? The word “Nidhi” — cleverly playing on both “funds” and “Udhayanidhi”.
Here’s how the fictional chat unfolds:
“Imaginary Screenshot From Stalin’s Phone – “Niti (Nidhi) is important Bigilu!” (Here Nidhi refers to funds)
On 27 May 2025, a video went viral on Twitter showing Mohammad Zubair from Pakistan asking a Maulana, “If we win the war against India, will their women be enslaved or will we be allowed to marry four of them?” This report compiles 10 such incidents between 2023 and 2025 involving derogatory and vulgar comments directed at Indian women by various Pakistani individuals, religious leaders, and media personalities.
#1 Pakistani Man Asks If Indian Women Can Be Taken As War Slaves
On 27 May 2025, a video from Pakistan went viral in which a man identified as Mohammad Zubair made a highly offensive remark about Indian women. In the clip, Zubair is seen asking a cleric, “If we win a war against India, will their women be taken as slaves, or will we be allowed to marry four of them?” The disturbing comment has drawn widespread condemnation online for its misogynistic and violent undertones.
Md Zubair of Pakistan says “If we win a war against India, will their women be taken as slaves, or will we be allowed to marry four of them?”
#2 Pakistani Civilians Claim “All Indian Girls Will Be Ours” In Shocking War Hype Video
A disturbing video from Pakistan surfaced online showing a group of Pakistani civilians making inflammatory and misogynistic remarks while speaking to soldiers. In the footage, the civilians claim that after a war with India, “all Indian girls will be ours” under Maal-e-Ghanimat (spoils of war). They also shout that the Taj Mahal and everything in India will belong to them. The video, which has sparked outrage across social media, reflects a deeply troubling mindset glorifying war and sexual violence as tools of conquest.
I have always believed that every Pakistani is a terrorist.
Look at this video where Pakistani civilians are telling Pakistani soldiers that after war, under Maal-e-Ghanimat, all Indian girls will be ours, Taj Mahal is ours… everything is ours.
#3 Aishwarya Sharma Claps Back at Pakistani Fans Over Unfollow Threats
On 16 May 2025, actress Aishwarya Sharma, known for Bigg Boss 17 and Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin, responded sharply after receiving multiple messages from Pakistani fans threatening to unfollow her on Instagram over her posts or views. Rather than backing down, Aishwarya posted a bold reply: “Tum samajhte kyu nahi… Agar tumne mujhe unfollow nahi kiya toh tumhe mujhse pyaar ho jayega – phir se. Aur mujhe nahi hoga – phir se.” Her confident clapback quickly went viral, with Indian fans applauding her humor and boldness. Supporters called it a “mic drop moment” and praised her refusal to bow to online pressure.
#4 Hina Khan Faces Pakistani Backlash Over Operation Sindoor Support, Stands Firm
Actress Hina Khan was trolled by Pakistani social media users after supporting India during Operation Sindoor, a military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Despite battling stage 3 breast cancer, Hina declared herself “Indian first” and stood by her views. She shared emotional Instagram stories detailing abusive messages targeting her family, faith, and illness. Responding firmly, she said, “Go ahead, unfollow me. I don’t care.” Emphasizing humanity over hate, Hina added, “Your actions reveal your core values.” Her post earned praise for resilience, patriotism, and grace under fire during rising Indo-Pak tensions.
Image Source: Free Press Journal
#5 Pakistani Soldiers’ Bizarre Demand During Kargil War Resurfaces Amid Operation Sindoor
A viral story from the 1999 Kargil War has resurfaced amid rising India-Pakistan tensions post-Operation Sindoor. Martyr Captain Vikram Batra once revealed that Pakistani soldiers, under heavy fire, mockingly demanded Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit in exchange for Indian soldiers’ bodies. Batra responded with gunfire, saying, “With love from Madhuri.” Similarly, Pakistani troops reportedly mentioned Raveena Tandon, prompting Indian soldiers to fire a missile labeled “on behalf of Raveena.” The bizarre taunts were met with fierce retaliation, and photos of the incident remain viral. The resurfaced anecdote highlights the absurdity of wartime provocations and India’s unyielding spirit.
#6 Pakistani Cleric’s Crude Remark on Madhuri Dixit Sparks Outrage Amid Tensions
A video of a Pakistani cleric sitting beside his son and claiming he would “take Madhuri Dixit” if Pakistan wins a war against India has gone viral, drawing widespread condemnation for its sexist and provocative nature. Shared on platform X, the clip comes amid heightened India-Pakistan tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack. Critics slammed the cleric for making light of war and objectifying women. The incident recalls the 1999 Kargil War, when India successfully repelled Pakistani intrusions under Operation Vijay, emerging victorious militarily and diplomatically while Pakistan faced global criticism and isolation.
#7 Pakistani Journalist Mubashir Luqman Wants Indian Actresses As Sex Slaves
Pakistani journalist Mubashir Luqman ignited outrage after making a deeply offensive remark during a podcast with fellow journalist Naeem Hanif. Amid discussions on India-Pakistan tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, Luqman asked if religious scholars permit Indian actresses to be taken as “sex slaves” in case of war. His comment was met with shock and condemnation across Indian social media, with many calling it misogynistic and extremist. Though Luqman later attempted to shift the topic, public anger surged.
Pakistan YouTuber with more than 2 lakh followers is proudly saying that he wants to take Indian Actresses as Sex Slaves.
— Sensei Kraken Zero (@YearOfTheKraken) May 4, 2025
#8 Former Pak Cricketer Abdul Razzaq Makes Misogynistic Remark On Aishwarya Rai
In November 2023, former Pakistani cricketer Abdul Razzaq sparked outrage after making a bizarre and sexist remark involving Indian actress Aishwarya Rai during a cricket event on November 12. Comparing poor PCB intentions to marrying Aishwarya Rai and expecting “virtuous children,” Razzaq implied such outcomes were impossible. His statement, made in front of fellow cricketers like Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Malik, was met with laughter by some, but widespread criticism followed. Social media users, including Pakistanis, condemned the comment as misogynistic and reflective of a regressive mindset. Critics also highlighted how such remarks fuel negative perceptions and cross-border hostility.
Abdul Razzaq is talking about "Neeyat" and shows his "badneeyat" by dragging in Aishwarya Rai for a shitty example and Shahid Afridi & others find it amusing and start clapping.
This comment about Aishwarya Rai shows their mindset about Hindu women. The blatant kidnappings of… pic.twitter.com/NPgjuaLXG3
#9 Pakistani Actress Mehwish Hayat Slams Priyanka Chopra Over Balakote Tweet
In August 2023, Pakistani actress Mehwish Hayat publicly criticized Indian actress Priyanka Chopra for her 2019 tweet supporting the Indian military during the Balakot airstrike. In a blog for CNN, Hayat accused Chopra of promoting nationalism and racism disguised as patriotism, stating such acts do a disservice to global harmony. Hayat further accused Bollywood and Hollywood of misrepresenting Pakistan in films. Her remarks reignited debate over celebrity influence in geopolitical matters, with many defending Chopra’s patriotism while others supported Hayat’s call for more balanced narratives.
#10 Pak High Commission Officials Accused Of Lewd Remarks To Indian Academician
In January 2023, a female academician from Punjab accused Pakistan High Commission officials in Delhi of making lewd, sexually harassing remarks during her visa appointment. She alleged that staff questioned her marital status, asked explicit questions about her sex life, and pressured her to criticize India for money. The woman submitted WhatsApp chats as evidence and wrote to EAM S. Jaishankar, demanding action. The MEA has asked Pakistan to investigate. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry responded by saying they uphold proper conduct and are probing the incident, though they questioned the timing and manner of the complaint.
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Days after getting the nominated for a Rajya Sabha seat he was promised by his former-enemy-now-ally, the DMK, full-time actor/part-time politician and founder of the nearly invisible party in TN – Makkal Needhi Maiam, DMK stooge Kamal Haasan, was on a promotion spree for his upcoming film Thug Life.
During the promotion, he resorted to indulge in language politics, claiming Kannada was born out of Tamil and that he hated Sanskrit, and all that in what seems to be an effort to create controversy and buzz around the film.
As the comments on Kannada sparked backlash, he claimed he said it “out of love”. He also urged that complex and sensitive issues such as language origins should be left to experts in the field.
“What I said was out of love, and a lot of historians have taught me language history. I didn’t mean anything,” Haasan explained. He acknowledged that political figures, including himself, lack the academic background to make authoritative statements on linguistic history and should defer to scholars, archaeologists, and linguists for such discussions.
He added, “So the people will take care of Thug Life, Kamal Haasan and all these controversies. Politicians are not qualified to talk about language, they don’t have the education enough to talk about it, that includes me. So let’s leave all these very in-depth discussions to historians, archaeologists and language experts. Both those who criticize me for this statement of love, I spoke to Mr Shivanna, his father is like my father, elder brother, whatever you call it, we are a family, and so are the languages. If you look at it from the northern point of view, yes what they say, according to them is right. If you look at it from ‘then-Kumari’, then what I said is right. There is a third angle to it, that is what I said, the scholars and language experts, they will say both are right, but they must decide where they want to belong, with their family or the languages that came from the north. That’s up to you; it’s a democratic country. This is not an answer, this is an explanation. Love will never apologize, thank you.”
No matter what he says, Kamal Haasan has been receiving more and more backlash wherever he goes. Speaking to the press outside the DMK headquarters in Chennai on 30 May 2025, Kamal Haasan firmly stated, “If I’m wrong, I’ll apologise. If I’m not, I won’t. This is my lifestyle, please don’t tamper with it.” Reaffirming his commitment to democratic principles, he added, “India is a democratic country, and I believe in law and justice.”
At this point, a reporter questioned his hypocrisy with respect to the DMK. He asked, “When you began the Makkal Needhi Maiam party, you objected to the dynastic politics which was destroying the state of Tamil Nadu, you started your party against them. But today you are their ally. What is your answer?”
Kamal began to run away from this question but turned back only to give a vague answer. He said, “The country needs me, that is why I have come.”
