Two second-year Pre-University students were allegedly forced to remove their janeu (sacred thread) by security staff at the Aadichunchanagiri Independent PU College CET examination centre in Shivamogga on 16 April 2025, triggering protests from the local Brahmin community.
The janeu is a sacred cotton thread worn by Brahmins as part of a spiritual initiation rite and is considered a deeply significant religious symbol. Community leaders claimed one student’s thread was forcibly removed and discarded, despite being worn under the shirt and not visibly displayed.
According to a report by Udayavani, security personnel demanded that students remove their religious threads. One student is said to have refused, stating, “Do what you want, I will not remove it,” while another student, who complied under pressure, was reportedly left devastated after his janeu was removed.
A video of the confrontation between parents and officials has gone viral. In the footage, a parent is seen asking, “Do they have the courage to do something similar with students of other religions?”
Karnataka – A Brahmin Student made to cut his Janeu and thrown in dustbin before taking CET exam!
One of the parent is heard asking “Do they have the courage to do something similar with student of other religion?”pic.twitter.com/lk2NXNEk2t
The incident has sparked widespread outrage. Members of the Brahmin community, including representatives of the Akhila Karnataka Brahmana Mahasabha and the Federation of Vipra Organizations, met with the Shivamogga District Collector demanding swift action against those responsible. Former MLA K.B. Prasanna Kumar and local leaders also visited the exam centre to raise concerns.
In a memorandum submitted to the administration, community leaders condemned the act as “anti-Hindu” and “anti-Brahmin,” stating, “It is deeply condemnable that such an insulting act was carried out at a centre where students who had undertaken the Gayatri Mantra initiation were forced to remove their sacred thread. This is a violation of their dignity and religious freedom.”
Several others criticized the emotional distress caused to students just before a critical exam. While the examination protocol reportedly prohibits jewellery and metallic items, the reason behind targeting a non-metallic, religious thread remains unclear. No official clarification has been provided by exam authorities so far.
The District Collector has been urged to initiate an immediate investigation and take disciplinary action if any violation of religious rights is confirmed.
Security agencies have uncovered a disturbing new dimension to the recent wave of violence in Murshidabad, linking the riots to cross-border infiltration by jail-broken militants from Bangladesh. According to intelligence sources, at least 20 operatives affiliated with the banned extremist group Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) played a key role in orchestrating violence across multiple locations in the district.
Investigators allege that the militants—many of whom had escaped custody during the political upheaval in Bangladesh following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government—entered India through the porous Suti border in Murshidabad. Disguised in burqas to avoid detection, the militants reportedly split into three operational units and led coordinated attacks in Shamsherganj, Suti, and Dhulian.
The infiltrators include known extremists identified only by their aliases—‘Ripon’, ‘Jewel’, ‘Ekramul’, and ‘Mizan’. Sources say their presence in the region was part of a larger, premeditated plan to spark communal unrest and destabilize the region. These operatives, according to security personnel, maintained continuous contact with handlers across the border, who issued real-time instructions—mirroring the coordination seen during the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Early signs of the impending violence surfaced as far back as January. Intelligence officials revealed that unidentified individuals on motorcycles had conducted surveillance operations in ward number 7 of Dhulian, hurling stones at select residences and mapping routes and potential targets. Despite the clear indicators, these early warnings were not acted upon decisively.
By April, the plan was in motion. The violence that erupted in Singhapara, Lalpur, and Gorur Hatpara—all in Dhulian’s ward 7—closely matched the areas previously surveyed by the outsiders. Investigators now believe the reconnaissance mission was used to prepare for large-scale arson and looting.
The blueprint reportedly included violent attacks on government infrastructure—railway stations, BDO offices, police stations, and power supply installations were all marked for destruction. In one chilling instance, masked rioters attempted to kill a senior police officer by igniting a gas cylinder. The officer narrowly escaped with his life.
Beyond state property, targeted violence extended to private homes. Witnesses recount how masked looters terrorized families, threatening to set children ablaze unless valuables were handed over. Investigators have described the attackers as “hired looters” backed by a radical ideological network and steered by transnational handlers.
The backdrop to this violence includes local unrest over the new Waqf Act, which had already triggered protests across the district. Intelligence agencies had picked up on provocative speeches in Raghunathganj and Dhulian, where threats were openly made to “enforce the Bangladesh Line” if the law was not withdrawn. Despite this, authorities failed to anticipate the scale or coordination of the actual violence.
Officials now believe that the chaos in Murshidabad was part of a broader strategy by fundamentalist groups to exploit communal fault lines in border regions, emboldened by the shifting political climate in Bangladesh under Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus’ government. Areas adjacent to the Indian border, such as Rajshahi and Chapai Nawabganj, are reportedly witnessing growing militant control—making infiltration into India both easier and more dangerous.
The full extent of coordination between domestic and foreign actors in the Murshidabad riots is still under investigation. However, sources within the security establishment warn that the events of April may be a precursor to more such attempts to inflame tensions along India’s eastern border.
Hindu Munnani has sharply criticized DMK MLA Thiyagarajan for his alleged controversial remarks during a session of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, where he likened Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin to the ten-headed demon king Ravana, alleging that he had come to destroy Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism).
The Hindu Munnani expressed its outrage on its official X account, questioning, “Will MLA Thiyagarajan openly seek votes in Trichy district by declaring his intent to destroy Sanatana Dharma?” The organization further warned that “just as Lord Rama destroyed the ten headed Ravana, the anti-Hindu DMK will be defeated and driven away by the people of Rama’s devotees in the 2026 elections.”
உதயநிதி ஸ்டாலின் சனாதனத்தை ஒழிக்க வந்த 10 தலை ராவணன் என சட்டப்பேரவையில் முசிறி MLA தியாகராஜன் பேச்சை, இந்துமுன்னணி வன்மையாக கண்டிக்கிறது.
சனாதன இந்து சமயத்தை ஒழிப்பேன் எனக் கூறி திருச்சி மாவட்டத்தில் ஓட்டு கேட்க MLA தியாகராஜன் தயாரா?
During a heated exchange in the Assembly, MLA Thiyagarajan, representing the DMK, made a poetic remark referring to Udhayanidhi Stalin as a “ten-headed Ravana of the dynasty” and portrayed him as a force aiming to dismantle Sanatana Dharma.
This statement drew responses from both opposition and ruling party members. AIADMK’s K.P. Munusamy acknowledged the poetic style of Thiyagarajan’s speech but pointed out a conceptual inconsistency. He stated that Ravana, traditionally known as a devout follower of Lord Shiva, cannot accurately be described as an enemy of Sanatana Dharma.
DMK’s HR&CE Minister Sekar babu chimed in with an analogy, comparing Sanatana to the peel of a banana and God to the fruit itself—suggesting that Sanatana is merely an outer layer of devotion. However, Munusamy contested this view, arguing that devotion and Sanatana are distinct concepts. If they were one and the same, he said, there would be no reason to oppose Sanatana or fight legal battles over it.
VCK MLA Sinthanai Selvan also added that Sanatana and religious devotion are separate, asserting that the philosophical heritage of Tamil culture should not be conflated with Sanatana Dharma.
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The murder of Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons in Odisha in January 1999 has long been portrayed globally as an emblematic instance of anti-Christian violence in India. International media coverage, subsequent films like The Least of These: The Graham Staines Story, and official narratives have all cast the incident in stark communal terms, often ignoring the complex sociopolitical undercurrents that preceded the tragic event.
First let us take a look at Graham Staines and what he indulged in, in the name of missionary activity.
Graham Staines
Graham Staines, often portrayed as a leprosy relief worker, was primarily engaged in evangelism among tribal communities in Odisha. Monthly despatches published in the Tidings newsletter by Australian Missionary Tidings reveal a sustained pattern of missionary activity, including Bible sales, tract distribution, baptisms, and Vacation Bible Schools. Notably, Christian literature was distributed during Hindu festivals like the Jagannath Rath Yatra, a move that, while not illegal, raised moral and cultural concerns. Despatches from 1997 to 1998 indicate active promotion of conversions, with repeated mentions of baptisms, jungle camps for evangelism, and testimonies of individuals claiming “miracle cures” as motivation for converting. Inquiries noted that promises of healing led some to convert, although many reverted to Hinduism when their problems persisted. It was also observed that neither the missionaries nor local authorities were aware of the Orissa Freedom of Religion Act, 1967, which mandates reporting of conversions and baptisms to district magistrates—a legal requirement that was consistently ignored.
Furthermore, missionary activities targeted minors through Sunday schools and Vacation Bible Schools, raising ethical concerns. Despatches also mention internal conflicts within church groups and disputes over mission property. Despite being known for leprosy work, Staines’ reports provide scant evidence of medical outreach, suggesting that his primary focus was religious conversion. His prolonged activities arguably violated the Orissa Freedom of Religion Act and contributed to social tensions in tribal areas.
Now let us take a closer look at official testimonies, judicial records, and inquiries about Staines and his death that reveal a more tangled and uncomfortable truth—one involving allegations of sexual misconduct, coercive conversions, community tensions, and judicial revisionism under institutional pressure.
A Testimony Silenced: Hemalata Karua’s Allegations
Among the most disturbing and least-discussed aspects of the case is the testimony of Hemalata Karua, a tribal woman from Machhagarh village. She appeared before Sessions Judge M.N. Pattnaik and accused Graham Staines of sexually assaulting her during a Christian camp organized at the border of Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar districts. The camp, held on the eve of Makar Sankranti in January 1999, was a yearly event where new converts would gather.
According to her testimony, Hemalata and her husband were persuaded to convert to Christianity with promisesof escaping their financial hardships. They stayed overnight at the camp, where Hemalata recounted that Staines allegedly entered her tent under the pretext of a meditation session and tried to molest her. “He entered and asked me to close my eyes and meditate. As I was meditating he laid his hands on my body, I protested but he continued to persuade me, saying physical relationship with him would benefit me,” she told the judge. She stated that when she screamed, Staines fled the scene, and she left the camp the following morning. Twenty days later, she alleged, Gladys Staines, Graham’s wife, approached her to apologize for her husband’s behavior.
Institutional Pressure And Supreme Court’s Backtrack
In the original 2005 Supreme Court verdict in the sentencing of Dara Singh, the man convicted for the murders, Justices P. Sathasivam and B.S. Chauhan had noted, “There are materials to suggest that the missionaries were involved in forceful conversions… The intention was to teach a lesson to Graham Staines about his religious activities, namely, converting poor tribals to Christianity.”
But in 2011, this part of the judgment was expunged following intense lobbying by Christian organizations and mainstream media. The final revised version read, “There is no justification for interfering in someone’s religious belief by any means.”
The original judgment’s critical reference to conversion practices was removed in what critics argue was an unusual instance of judicial rollback driven by external pressure.
The Wadhwa Commission’s Findings: A Sobering Reality
The Justice D.P. Wadhwa Commission, instituted to investigate the murders, recorded testimonies that painted a very different picture of missionary activities in the region. Several tribal witnesses revealed that conversion promises were often linked to miraculous health cures and social mobility.
“Many witnesses who testified before the Commission said that ‘Cure from Health Problems’ was the prime reason for conversion to Christianity,” wrote Justice Wadhwa. “Some of the witnesses reverted to Hinduism when the promised Magic Cures did not materialise.”
Moreover, the Commission criticized local officials, “Both the District Magistrates and the Superintendent of Police also did not have a proper working knowledge of the Orissa Freedom of Religion Act and were not aware of the provisions of the Act and its rules.”
The Wadhwa Commission also documented how certain high-profile cases used to demonize Hindus were, in fact, unrelated to religious conflict. In one instance, two tribal children were found murdered in Kandhamal district. The media immediately declared it an attack on Christians. However, investigations revealed that the perpetrator was a relative of the victims—himself a Christian. This was mentioned in BJP leader Arun Shourie’s blog.
Tensions in the Community: Not Religious, But Cultural
The conflict wasn’t merely between Hindus and Christians but between tribal converts and non-converts. The CBI court that tried Dara Singh noted, “The tribals converted to Christianity distanced themselves from the non-Christian tribals and adopted anti-tribal customary practice of eating beef and ploughing land during Raja festival… Tension was brewing between Christian and non-Christian communities.”
Such religious conversion, the court said, disrupted community cohesion and tribal identity, ultimately leading to backlash.
Political And Media Whitewashing?
BJP MP Satya Pal Singh accused Staines of molesting as many as 30 tribal girls and converting them under duress. He also alleged that a senior Congress leader influenced the CBI to exclude such testimonies from the charge sheet. The National Commission for Minorities disregarded the Wadhwa Commission’s conclusion that Dara Singh had no links to the Bajrang Dal, branding him a member nonetheless.
The Role of Media And Propaganda Films
In 2019, the Christian-funded film The Least of Theseportrayed Graham Staines as a martyr, focusing on religious harmony while sidestepping serious allegations made against him. Directed by Aneesh Daniel and starring Stephen Baldwin—known for his evangelical Christian activism—the film was criticized for whitewashing Staines’ activities and vilifying Hindu resistance.
Victor Abraham, the film’s producer and founder of Skypass Entertainment, is a known Christian fundamentalist. Despite claims that the movie isn’t propaganda, its promotional campaigns and selective storytelling tell a different story.
Historical Context: Missionary Expansion in Mayurbhanj
Missionary activity in Mayurbhanj dates back to the mid-19th century. According to the 1933 publication Kate Allanby of Mayurbhanj, missionaries often attempted to convert local rulers and leveraged traditional Hindu festivals like the Jagannath Rath Yatra as platforms for proselytization.
The missionaries referred to Lord Jagannath as a “heathen god” and described the Rath Yatra as “evil” and “depressing”. Such historical hostility toward indigenous beliefs remains part of the cultural memory in the region.
The suppression of Hemalata Karua’s testimony, judicial revisions, and selective media portrayals raise critical questions about the narrative construction around the case.
Far from being a simple tale of religious persecution, the story reflects a clash of civilizational values, community rights, and unaddressed grievances.
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority’s (CMDA) plan to construct a pedestrian overpass linking the Kilambakkam bus terminus with a new railway station has hit a roadblock due to a hefty compensation demand from the landowner. The owner is reportedly seeking ₹350 crore for about 1.45 acres of land—an amount that has left officials stunned, especially since the market value is estimated at only ₹60 crore and the total cost of the skywalk project is ₹74 crore.
Background: Kilambakkam Bus Terminus & Skywalk
As part of efforts to ease traffic congestion in Chennai, a new bus terminus was built on 40 acres in Kilambakkam near Vandalur, with an investment of ₹400 crore. The facility became operational on 30 December 2023. However, the lack of a direct metro connection has caused inconvenience for passengers, especially those traveling to and from the city.
To address this, a railway station is under construction between Oorapakkam and Vandalur, aimed at integrating suburban rail services with the terminus. To ensure seamless connectivity, CMDA proposed a 1,310-meter pedestrian overpass across GST Road at a projected cost of ₹74 crore. The foundation stone was laid in March 2023.
Legal Dispute Over Land Acquisition
The Chengalpattu District Administration had earlier issued a notification to acquire the required land for the project. However, the landowner challenged the acquisition in the Madras High Court, arguing that legal procedures had not been properly followed. The court agreed and quashed the initial order, directing the district administration to issue a fresh notification in compliance with the law.
Amid this ongoing process, the landowner has now demanded ₹350 crore in compensation, triggering concerns among CMDA and district officials over the viability of the project. Authorities are particularly alarmed, given the wide gap between the demand and the actual market value of the land.
Officials Grapple With Land Dispute Linked To DMK MP S. Jagathrakshakan
The land in question belongs to Premier Leather Corporation, owned by DMK Member of Parliament S. Jagathrakshakan and his family. The previous court ruling noted procedural lapses in the acquisition process, including failure to follow the proper notification route via the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette and the improper delegation of powers under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013.
Justice N. Anand Venkatesh observed that the same official—Chengalpattu Collector—had performed dual roles under Sections 15(2) and 15(3) of the Act, which is not permissible when property rights are involved. The court stressed that the land acquisition process should not be treated as a formality and must involve genuine consideration of objections.
Officials are now reportedly considering escalating the issue to the Chief Minister’s office to seek a resolution, especially given the political profile of the landowner. The future of the pedestrian overpass project remains uncertain until a feasible and legally sound path forward is found.
Kuttanad, Kerala’s picturesque backwater region, is facing an invisible killer—cancer. Often called the “rice bowl of Kerala,” this water-logged area has become a hotspot for cancer and kidney diseases, with alarming rates far exceeding state and national averages. The culprit? Severely contaminated water.
For decades, excessive use of chemical fertilizers (15,000 tons/year), pesticides (500 tons/year), and toxic effluents from houseboats have poisoned the Pampa River, Kuttanad’s lifeline. Groundwater tests reveal Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) levels exceeding the safe limits. The result? Families drinking and cooking with water laced with carcinogenic pesticides, leading to cancer clusters, kidney failures, and birth defects.
While wealthier communities and churches installed Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants years ago, impoverished Hindu (mainly SC) families—mostly daily wage laborers—had no choice but to consume the toxic water. Many were forced to convert just to access clean water from church-run facilities.
The Scale of the Crisis
A 2009-2010 survey in Kainakary panchayat found that 27% of deaths (91 out of 334) were due to cancer, far exceeding state averages.
Medical reports from Alappuzha Medical College in 2009 confirmed rising cancer cases, particularly breast, intestinal, and urinary bladder cancers.
Government-supplied water was also found contaminated containing iron, lead and ammonia as well, leaving impoverished Hindu families—who couldn’t afford commercial RO water—with no safe alternatives.
Hindu Seva Kendram Steps In
Seeing this humanitarian crisis, Hindu Seva Kendram (HSK), a grassroots organization, took action. After initial research, the solution recommended by scientists was to install free, high-capacity RO plants in every affected village. Speaking to The Commune, Sreeraj, State Organising Secretary of Hindu Seva Kendram and a key volunteer, detailed how the initiative—called Pampa Thirtham—was launched to address the region’s water contamination crisis.
“For a long time, we’ve been providing free medicines to families in Kuttanad, especially in Kainakary. What stood out was the unusually high demand for cancer and kidney medications. We were supplying around ₹25,000 worth of medicines to just one village,” Sreeraj said.
The abnormal pattern prompted the organization to investigate further. With the assistance of scientist Balram Kaimal, they conducted tests in the region and discovered that the TDS level in the local water was alarmingly above 1000—far beyond the safe limit for human consumption.
“This is water that shouldn’t even be used to rinse your mouth, but people here were drinking and cooking with it,” he added.
The primary source of drinking water in Kuttanad is the Pampa river. A report published by The Hindu described Kainakary as the “fastest cancer hub in Kuttanad” and attributed the health crisis to the contamination of the river. Given that Kainakary is one of the lowest-lying areas in Kuttanad—an already below-sea-level region—it bears the brunt of the polluted inflow from Pampariver. “We realized that people here needed access to low-TDS water, but commercial RO plants were charging around ₹5 per litre—an impossible sum for daily wage workers. So we set up our first RO plant in Edathua panchayat, supplying one lakh litres of clean water to over 500 families in just 1.5 months,” Sreeraj said.
Mohanlal’s Intervention: A Turning Point
When Malayalam superstar Mohanlal learned of HSK’s efforts, he joined the mission. His ViswaSanthi Foundation installed a massive solar-powered RO plant in Kuttanad, producing 2,000 litres/hour—four times HSK’s initial capacity. “Mohanlal’s involvement helped bring national attention to the issue. He spoke about Kuttanad’s water crisis in several interviews, and thanks to his influence, companies and CSR foundations began approaching us. We were then able to install RO plants in all 12 panchayats of Kuttanad,” Sreeraj explained.
One more plant is currently under construction. But Sreeraj emphasizes that the ultimate goal is to have one plant in every ward to serve approximately 200 families per unit. “We’ve managed to bring down the TDS from over 1000 to just 8–10. But to reach every corner of Kuttanad—including areas only accessible by boat—we need either a massive central plant or an RO unit in each ward. That requires an investment of over ₹100 crore,” he said.
Call For Kerala Government Action
While initially the government was hesitant and viewed the effort as politically motivated, Sreeraj says the situation has improved. “The government used to send water tankers, but now that our plants are operating in many villages, those tankers are no longer needed. In some ways, we’re reducing their burden.”
The project, Pampa Thirtham—named to liken the river Pampa to a sacred Ganga and the purified water as “divine water”—has now been running for five years and currently benefits over 5,000 families daily.
Two bottles filled with water..!!!
The one on the right is what the people of Kuttanad have been drinking and cooking with for years Polluted, dangerous, and silently deadly..!! Bringing cancer, kidney failure, jaundice, and more..
However, Sreeraj warns that long-term sustainability requires policy changes. “The root cause is still not addressed—overuse of pesticides and chemical farming. Unless there is awareness and a move towards organic farming, we’ll continue fighting symptoms, not the disease,” he said.
Pampa Thirtham might have started as a small initiative, but for thousands in Kuttanad, it has become a lifeline.
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Temple activist TR Ramesh has expressed serious concern over a recent e-tender issued by the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department for renovation works at the ancient Arulmigu Kalamegaperumal Temple in Thirumohur, Madurai. The tender, estimated at ₹2.67 crores, calls for the renovation of all vimanams (temple towers), construction of a stone Vahana Mandapam, Madapalli (temple kitchen), store room, Salai Gopuram, and cut stone flooring around the praharam (circumambulatory path).
Ramesh questioned the need for such extensive works when the temple had already undergone major renovations just two years ago and is reportedly in good condition. In a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, he highlighted the temple’s historical and spiritual importance as one of the 108 Divya Desams in the Srivaishnava tradition and emphasized that it is over 1,000 years old.
He raised critical questions:
Why is there a fresh tender for ₹2.67 crores so soon after recent renovations?
Was approval obtained from the Director of the State Archaeology Department, as legally required for heritage temples?
Did the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) conduct an inspection and issue a report, as mandated by a Madras High Court Division Bench ruling?
Ramesh also alleged that the HR&CE department is notorious for mismanagement and financial irregularities, and claimed the Executive Officer currently overseeing the temple lacks a valid appointment order. He warned that the new tender could be a cover for misappropriation of public funds under the guise of renovation.
“This department, controlling temples without legal authority, seems to be using sanctioned funds for possibly unnecessary works. It raises serious red flags about misuse in the name of temple upkeep,” Ramesh wrote, urging transparency and accountability from the authorities.
Sri Kalamega Perumal Temple – Tirumohur – near Madurai – one of the 108 Srivaishnava Divyadesams – An ancient temple of great heritage.
As usual – an Executive Officer of the @tnhrcedept – a Department known for large scale frauds – is functioning in this temple without any… pic.twitter.com/n3BNhajsGH
In a move raising serious concerns about transparency and consent, the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department has melted over 1,000 kg of gold articles offered by devotees to 21 temples across the state.
The gold, deemed “unused” by the department, was sent to the government mint in Mumbai, converted into 24-carat bars, and deposited in the State Bank of India under the Gold Investment Scheme. According to a policy note tabled in the Tamil Nadu Assembly by Minister P.K. Sekar Babu, this investment is now generating ₹17.81 crore annually in interest, which the department claims is being used for temple development.
As of 31 March 2025, a total of 10,74,123.488 grams of gold had been melted. The Arulmigu Mariamman Temple in Samayapuram, Tiruchirappalli, alone accounted for over 424 kg — the single largest contribution to the scheme. The interest earned from the scheme is reportedly being used for the development of the participating temples.
Three regional committees headed by retired justices have been formed to oversee the implementation of the scheme.
The government has also approved a similar plan for unused and unusable silver items in temples. These will be melted into pure silver bars by government-approved private smelting companies, within temple premises and under the supervision of zonal committees. The process is currently underway.
The move has sparked unease among traditionalists and devotees, many of whom consider these offerings as sacred gifts made in faith — not financial assets to be liquidated and invested. The decision to melt them en masse raises serious questions about religious autonomy, public trust, and the broader role of the state in managing temple wealth.
On April 17, 2025, the president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) took to X to celebrate a supposed “victory” in the Supreme Court regarding the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The only problem? The entire post is a colossal mess of falsehoods, inaccuracies, and delusions of grandeur that expose Vijay as a political novice who can’t even get his facts straight. Let’s break this down and see just how deep this rabbit hole of embarrassment goes.
We are deeply grateful to the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India for its order today on our petition against the Waqf Amendment Act, 2005. The Union Government is refrained from acting upon the key provisions of the bill that are unconstitutional, be it inclusion of non Muslims in…
Error #1: The Waqf (Amendment) Act You’re Opposing Is Of 2025, Not 2005
First off, Vijay proudly declares his gratitude to the Supreme Court for its ruling on the Waqf Amendment Act, which he claims is from 2005. Wrong. The Waqf (Amendment) Act in question was passed in 2025, as confirmed by multiple sources, including the Indian Lok Sabha records and Wikipedia. This isn’t just a “typo” as some of his die-hard fans might claim—it’s a fundamental error that shows Vijay doesn’t even know the basic timeline of the legislation he’s supposedly fighting against. For someone who’s trying to position himself as a serious political leader, this is beyond laughable. It’s as if he googled “Waqf Act,” saw the first date that popped up, and ran with it without a second thought. Is this the kind of leadership Tamil Nadu deserves? A man who can’t tell 2005 from 2025?
Error #2: Vijay’s Case Wasn’t Even Heard
Here’s where things get even more pathetic. Vijay’s post claims that the Supreme Court issued an order on TVK’s petition, halting key provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act. Newsflash, Vijay: your petition hasn’t even been heard yet! According to the Supreme Court’s own records, TVK’s petition (Diary Number 19435/2025) was filed on April 13, 2025, and is scheduled for a hearing on April 24, 2025—if it even makes the cut. The court has explicitly stated that only five petitions will be taken up, and there’s no guarantee yours will be one of them. The interim order Vijay is gloating about actually pertains to a different petition filed by Asaduddin Owaisi on April 4, 2025 (Diary Number 17837/2025). So, while Owaisi and others were actually in the ring fighting, Vijay was busy taking credit for a match he didn’t even show up for. How utterly shameless.
Error #3: Abhishek Singhvi Isn’t Your Advocate
Vijay goes on to thank Senior Counsel Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi for “arguing on behalf of our party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam for two days successfully.” This might sound impressive—except for the tiny detail that Singhvi isn’t even representing TVK. According to the Supreme Court’s records, TVK’s advocate is Sudarshan Lamba, not Singhvi. Singhvi might be involved in other petitions challenging the Waqf Act, but he’s certainly not Vijay’s knight in shining armor. This isn’t just a minor mix-up; it’s a blatant attempt to piggyback on someone else’s credibility to make TVK look more legitimate. Vijay, if you’re going to name-drop, at least make sure the person is actually on your team. Otherwise, you just look like a desperate wannabe trying to impress the grown-ups at the table.
‘Tharkuri Vijay Kazhagam’: Vijay’s Political Incompetence On Full Display
Let’s step back for a moment and consider what this fiasco reveals about Vijay as a political figure. Vijay can’t even get the year of a major piece of legislation right, can’t tell the difference between his own pending case and someone else’s victory, and can’t even correctly identify his own legal team. How do you justify a leader who can’t even fact-check a single tweet before hitting “post”?
Not The First Time His Tharkuriness Has Got Exposed
The two elephants in Vijay’s flag do not essentially look like Asian elephants but African elephants. Additionally, the BSP’s Tamil Nadu branch has issued a warning demanding the immediate removal of the elephant imagery from Vijay’s flag. They have threatened to file a complaint with the Election Commission and pursue legal action if their demands are unmet.
The logo also features a pink flower, which is said to be the Vaagai flower (Siris tree/Albizia lebbeck).
However, the team seems to have mistaken the Monkeypod tree (Raintree/Samanea saman) flower for the original Vaagai flower. Soldiers wore garlands of Vaagai flowers after a victory during ancient times.Colloquially, the monkeypod tree is called ‘Thoongumoonji Maram’ which in Tamil translates to “Drowsy Face Tree”, as the tree’s leaves droop when the sunshine is less. Its bright pink flower resembles the white Vaagai flower.
His party anthem video were full of spelling mistakes in Tamil, with the party ironically being named “Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam”.
When he announced his party through a press release, many pointed out the grammatical error in the Tamil name of the party. It should’ve been Tamilaga Vettrik Kazhagam instead of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. He later rectified the mistake with the party’s general secretary approaching the ECI for name correction.
A Message To Vijay: Do Better Or Step Aside
Vijay, if you’re reading this—and let’s hope you are, because someone needs to knock some sense into you—here’s some advice: politics isn’t a movie set. You can’t just show up, deliver a heroic dialogue, and expect the audience to clap. If you’re serious about Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and the people of Tamil Nadu, then stop embarrassing yourself with these childish blunders. Get your facts straight, surround yourself with advisors who actually know what they’re doing, and maybe—just maybe—think twice before you tweet. Because right now, the only thing you’re winning is the award for the most clueless political debutant of the year.
The AIADMK slammed the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu for placing a temple-style ‘gopuram’ structure over the burial site of former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi at Marina Beach. In a strongly worded statement, the AIADMK accused the DMK, led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, of disrespecting the sentiments of millions of people and violating Hindu traditions.
The controversy erupted after images surfaced showing a floral arrangement at Karunanidhi’s memorial, depicting a colorful gopuram—a traditional South Indian temple tower—crafted with vibrant flowers, including marigolds and roses, laid out in front of the memorial structure. The memorial, located at Chennai’s Marina Beach, features a modern architectural design with a curved white canopy and a large portrait of Karunanidhi in the background. The floral gopuram, surrounded by a sea of orange and yellow flowers, has drawn sharp criticism from the BJP and AIADMK.
The AIADMK IT Wing stated, “A Temple Gopuram Atop Karunanidhi Samadhi – Stalin Govt Disrespects People’s Sentiments” and added, “Would anyone with basic knowledge place a gopuram over a deceased person’s samadhi? To please your leader and prove loyalty to family overlords, are you belittling the sentiments of crores of people, @PKSekarbabu?”
The AIADMK IT Wing also invoked the legacy of Dravidian movement founder C.N. Annadurai (Anna), quoting his famous saying, “Ondre Kulam, Oruvane Thevan” (One community, one God), to argue that the DMK’s actions contradict Anna’s principles. The post accused the DMK of engaging in “blasphemy” by placing a temple structure at what they described as a “burial ground of evil forces,” calling it a betrayal of both religious values and the people’s faith in God.
கருணாநிதி சமாதி மேல் கோயில் கோபுரம்- மக்களின் உணர்வுகளுக்கு மதிப்பு தரத் தெரியாத ஸ்டாலின் மாடல் அரசு!
இறந்தவர் சமாதியில் அடிப்படை அறிவு உள்ள எவராவது கோபுரம் வைப்பார்களா?
உங்கள் தலைவரை மகிழ்விக்க, குடும்ப எஜமானர்களுக்கு விசுவாசம் நிரூபிக்க, கோடிக்கணக்கான மக்களின் உணர்வுகளைக்… pic.twitter.com/xoS7FFktj8
— AIADMK IT WING – SayYesToWomenSafety&AIADMK (@AIADMKITWINGOFL) April 17, 2025
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