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Donald Trump Slams ‘Fake News Media, Radical Left’ For Biased Coverage Of Signal Chat Leaks

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US President Donald Trump has hit out at “fake news media” and the “radical left” for allegedly conducting a biased coverage of messages leaked from a Signal group chat, where US officials had discussed strikes on Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen.

Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin, in an interview with NBC News earlier on Sunday, spoke about the Signal chat controversy and said, “The conversation should be about why did the Biden administration not do anything in the last two years, instead of this Signal chat. There was no classified information given out, it was a thoughtful conversation, and the attack was extremely successful.”

Following this statement, Donald Trump, in a post on Sunday on Truth Social, his own social media platform, praised the Senator for his response, “A GREAT job by Senator Markwayne Mullin on beating back Kristen Welker’s, and the the Radical Left’s Witch Hunt, on the never ending Signal story. They just don’t stop – Over and over they go!” He added, “Meet the Fake Press should instead explain how successful the attack was, and how Sleepy Joe Biden should have done it YEARS AGO. This story and narrative is so old and boring, but only used because we are having the most successful “First One Hundred Presidential Days” in the history of America, and they can’t find anything else to talk about.”

Trump also slammed NBC News in the post saying, “The Fake News Media has the lowest Approval Ratings in history, and for good reason. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!” President Trump told NBC News on Saturday that he would not fire anyone involved in a group chat that inadvertently disclosed plans for airstrikes on Yemen to a journalist. In a wide-ranging interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker, Trump pushed back on reports that some in his circle had encouraged him to fire Michael Waltz, the National Security Advisor (NSA). The New York Times reported on Saturday that Trump had spent much of the past week consulting with aides about whether he should fire Waltz amid mounting fallout from the episode.

But Trump told Welker that he still had confidence in Waltz and in Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, and he continued to downplay the seriousness of the incident. “I don’t fire people because of fake news and because of witch hunts,” the US President said. Controversy erupted after NSA Waltz accidentally added the Editor-in-Chief of The Atlantic magazine to a Signal group chat discussing details of US strikes aimed at Houthi targets in Yemen. The group chat, consisted of high profile individuals from the Trump administration, such as Defence Secretary Hegseth and Vice-President J.D. Vance, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard. It including timings of strikes on Yemen, the type of planes being issued, as well as conversations about US “being the only country capable” of conducting such strikes. The Atlantic published the actual transcript of US attack plans, however, the Trump administration has maintained that none of the information shared was sensitive.

–IANS

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DMK Minister PTR Says Christian Missionaries Played A Great Role In Improving Education & Health In Tamil Nadu

The Dravidian movement is said to be an offshoot of missionary agenda, and this is proved by the Dravidianists time and again. This time, the Dravidianist lie of attributing the education system in Tamil Nadu to the Christian missionaries has been peddled by none other than DMK Minister PTR Palanivel Thiagarajan.

DMK Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services, Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, highlighted thesignificant contributionsof Christian missionaries inadvancing education and healthcarein Tamil Nadu during his address at The American College’s graduation ceremony on Saturday, 29 March 2025.  

Drawing parallels with the Justice Party’s efforts in democratizing education, PTR emphasized that missionaries were instrumental in ensuring equal opportunities for all. Christian missionaries have played a great role in improving the state of education and health in Tamil Nadu, he said.  

Addressing the graduating students, Rajan urged them to serve as role models for future generations. He cited distinguished alumni, including orator Solomon Pappiah, artist-writer Manohar Devadoss, and Food and Civil Supplies Minister R. Sakkarapani, as examples of individuals who have brought pride to the institution.  

1,856 undergraduate and 535 postgraduate students received their degrees during the ceremony. The event was attended by Bishop-President Rt. Rev. D. Jeyasingh Prince Prabhakaran, Principal and Secretary M. Davamani Christober, and other dignitaries.

The Dravidianist Lie

It is noteworthy that the traditional Indian education system, where teaching was considered a virtuous profession, was deliberately dismantled by the British. Brahmins, who were primarily teachers and often economically disadvantaged, played a key role in imparting education, but this system was systematically destroyed under colonial rule.  

The Madras province, since 1823, had provided education without discrimination based on caste, religion, or gender. Separate institutions functioned for Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Sanskrit, and other languages, catering to diverse linguistic needs. In the 1820s, education was free for students, ensuring broader access. Interestingly, Shudras were more educated than Brahmins in mother tongue education, indicating that learning was widespread across different social groups.

Historical insights from the book The First Native Voice of Madras: Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chettyreveal that a survey ordered by Munroe on educational institutions had shown education was traditionally community-managed, with tax-free community land sustaining the system. However, Munroe’s policies reportedly taxed most of this land, disrupting the existing educational structure. The 19th century was described as a period of extreme oppression, marked by forced conversions and a slave trade allegedly orchestrated by the British.

It is also noteworthy that the East India Company was tasked with evangelizing the people, changing their faith, and bringing them to the Gospel when they came to trade in India. He stated that the British initially considered transitioning from a trading focus to territorial control in Bengal, prompting debates within the British government. However, after deliberation, they concluded that the colonization methods employed in America, Australia, and Canada, involving the destruction of local populations through diseases, were not feasible for India.

All these truths have been buried by the Dravidianists, and they continue to uphold the lie about missionaries being the harbinger of education to TN. It could also be possible that PTR Palanivel Thiagarajan, himself an alumnus of The Lawrence School, Lovedale, was influenced by his alma mater for making such ignorant statements. 

(With inputs from The Hindu)

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‘Zero Poverty – P4’ To Be A Game Changer For Society, Says Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched the ‘Zero Poverty-P4’ initiative and expressed confidence that this programme will be a game changer in society.

Launching the programme in Amaravati along with the Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on the occasion of Telugu New Year Ugadi, he stated that P4 is an extraordinary scheme that will create history. Addressing a public meeting, the Chief Minister said that any programme that is taken up on Ugadi day will certainly become a resounding success.

He made it clear that P4 is being launched only with the sole objective of alleviating poverty. Last week, he said that P4 is aimed at enabling the wealthy to support the underprivileged sections of society.

The platform is open to everyone who comes forward voluntarily to offer support to the poor. The government will bring both donors and beneficiaries onto a common platform. In the first phase, 20 lakh families will benefit under the scheme. He mentioned that the per capita income during the previous fiscal was Rs 2,66,995, while this year it is Rs 2,98,065.

He was confident that this would go up to Rs 5,42,985 by 2028-29 and reach Rs 55 lakh by 2047. Chandrababu said that he would be completing 50 years in public life in another three years.

“For the first time, I became MLA in 1978, and in another three years, I will be completing 50 years as MLA. My entire life is dedicated to you, who have been supporting me for the past five decades. I have become MLA for nine times, of which four times as Chief Minister. For 15 years, I was the Leader of the Opposition and 30 years as party president. No one else in the country has got the respect which I received,” he said.

He recalled that TDP founder N.T. Rama Rao was a person with discipline and perseverance, and he never relaxed till he reached his target. He stated that he was raised under such a strict, disciplined personality.

“For the past 47 years, I have been into public life, and I always thought about the progress of the State. I wished that the lifestyle of the people should be transformed,” he added. Observing that he always believed in good governance and clean politics, the Chief Minister said that he had introduced several programmes only with a view to bringing in changes in the people’s lives.

“I have introduced Prajala Vaddaku Palana, Janma Bhoomi and the IT revolution. I do not know anything else except work, and I do not have any kind of habits. After waking up every day, I always think about what kind of programmes will bring total transformation in the lives of the people,” he said.

Making it clear that he had never committed any kind of mistake and will never do it, the Chief Minister said he too has a family and that the Heritage was founded and handed over to the family members so that they will not earn any livelihood through politics. “They do not depend on me, and in fact, I depend on them. If the family is financially independent, we will be brave. My wife does not know politics, and I will not enter into any kind of business,” Chandrababu said.

–IANS

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Iran Ready To Launch Missiles For Potential Response After Trump’s ‘Bombing’ Threat, Says Report Tehran

Hours after US President Donald Trump threatened Iran with bombing and secondary tariffs, the armed forces in Iran have reportedly readied missiles for a potential response to Washington.

In a post on Monday on X, Iranian army said, “Information received by the Tehran Times indicates that Iran’s missiles are loaded onto launchers in all underground missile cities and are ready for launch. Opening the Pandora’s box will come at a heavy cost for the US government and its allies.”

According to a report with the Tehran Times, a significant number of launch-ready missiles have been located in underground facilities scattered across the country. Trump, on Sunday had threatened Iran with bombings and secondary tariffs if Tehran did not come to an agreement with Washington over its nuclear programme.

In his first remarks since Iran rejected direct negotiations with Washington last week, Trump told NBC News that the US and Iranian officials were talking, but did not elaborate. “If they don’t make a deal, there will be bombing,” Trump said in a telephone interview.

“It will be bombing the likes of which they have never seen before.” “There’s a chance that if they don’t make a deal, that I will do secondary tariffs on them like I did four years ago,” he added.

In response, Iran sent a letter to Trump through Oman, urging Tehran to reach a new nuclear deal, saying its policy was to not engage in direct negotiations with the US while under its maximum pressure campaign and military threats, Tehran’s Foreign Minister was quoted as saying on Thursday.

In the interview, Trump also threatened so-called secondary tariffs, which affect buyers of a country’s goods, on both Russia and Iran. He signed an executive order last week authorising such tariffs on buyers of Venezuelan oil.

Trump did not elaborate on those potential tariffs. In his first 2017-21 term, Trump withdrew the US from a 2015 deal between Iran and world powers that placed strict limits on Tehran’s disputed nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief. Trump also reimposed sweeping US sanctions.

Since then, the Islamic Republic has far surpassed the agreed limits in its escalating program of uranium enrichment. Tehran has so far rebuffed Trump’s warning to make a deal or face military consequences.

–IANS

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PM Modi To Inaugurate 1st Vande Bharat Express Train To Kashmir On April 19

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Union Minister Jitendra Singh has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat train service on April 19 from Katra, marking the completion of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway link project.

Speaking to reporters in Jammu on Sunday, the Union Minister Singh said, “Prime Minister Modi will arrive in Udhampur on April 19. He will visit the world’s highest railway bridge and inaugurate it. After that, he will flag off the Vande Bharat train from Katra.”

The Jammu-Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express will commence operations from Katra, as the Jammu railway station is currently undergoing renovation.

According to officials, the rail link project was completed last month. Trial runs of the train on the Katra-Baramulla route have been successfully conducted. The Commissioner of Railway Safety approved the train service between Katra and Kashmir in January, they said. Officials said that the Vande Bharat Express is expected to cut down travel time considerably between Jammu and Srinagar, offering a modern and efficient rail service for the region.

The launch of the train will meet the longstanding demand for direct rail connectivity to Kashmir. At present, train services are limited to the Sangaldan-Baramulla route within the Valley and from Katra to various destinations across the country.

Officials said that the ambitious project to connect Kashmir by rail began in 1997 but encountered numerous delays due to challenging geological, topographical, and meteorological conditions. The project comprises 38 tunnels stretching a total of 119 km, including the 12.75 km-long Tunnel T-49, the longest transportation tunnel in India.

Additionally, it features 927 bridges spanning 13 km in total, with the iconic Chenab Bridge standing out. This bridge, measuring 1,315 metres in length with a 467-metre arch span, rises 359 metres above the riverbed — making it 35 metres taller than the Eiffel Tower and the highest arch railway bridge in the world.

According to a Ministry of Railways statement, the Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat train is specially designed with anti freezing features. The Snow removal train, moving ahead of passenger and freight trains, will make sure that trains on this strategic route run all through the year, day and night. This will ensure all-weather connectivity between both regions. To give passengers a comfortable and safe travel experience, the Railways has used Anti-Vibration seismic devices in the project as this region falls in Zone-V earthquake vulnerability. These dampers will absorb the tremors in the Himalayan terrain and thus maintain faster and safer travel for commuters.

“The Vande Bharat Express running in Kashmir is different from the Vande Bharat Express running across the country. It is specially designed to operate smoothly in extreme cold conditions, i.e. as low as -20°C. To ensure comfort for passengers and drivers, the train is equipped with advanced heating systems,” as per the statement. The driver’s cabin features a heated windshield to prevent it from fogging up or freezing, ensuring clear visibility in extreme temperatures. The train also has heating elements in the plumbing and bio-toilets to prevent water from freezing, ensuring that essential systems continue to function during cold weather.

–IANS

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“I’m Not Joking”: Donald Trump Says ‘There Are Methods’ For Seeking A Third Presidential Term

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US President Donald Trump did not dismiss the idea of pursuing a third term in the White House, despite the 22nd Amendment of the Constitution prohibiting it, claiming in an interview that “there are methods” for achieving this and emphasising he was “not joking”. “A lot of people would like me to do that. But, I mean, I basically tell them, we have a long way to go,” Trump said in a phone interview with NBC News that was published on Sunday, CNN reported.

“I’m focused on the current,” he added, referring to his current administration. “A lot of people want me to do it,” Trump said, referring to support from his allies. “There are methods which you could do it,” the President responded, when asked if there are strategies on the table to allow him to seek another presidency, CNN reported. The term-limited President has teased a third presidency time and time again. “I’m not joking,” Trump told NBC News, but reiterated, “It is far too early to think about it.”

Earlier in late January at a rally in Nevada, Trump said: “It will be the greatest honour of my life to serve, not once but twice or three times or four times.” He later added: “No, it will be to serve twice. For the next four years, I will not rest.” Weeks later, Trump asked his supporters, “Should I run again?” at a Black History Month event at the White House, to chants of “Four more years!” One option discussed was having Vice-President J.D. Vance run for the President and later step aside to hand over the role to Trump. “That’s one,” Trump admitted.

“But there are others too,” he added, though he declined to share any further details, simply replying “no” when asked to elaborate. Changing the Constitution to allow a third term would require considerable political effort, needing a two-thirds majority in Congress or agreement from two-thirds of the states to call a constitutional convention. Any changes would then need to be approved by three-quarters of the states. Although Trump has previously made similar comments on running as the US President for a third term, many Republicans have brushed them off as jokes or attempts to provoke critics. However, Tennessee Republican Representative Andy Ogles has proposed a resolution to remove the current two-term limit, potentially allowing Trump to seek another term in office.

–IANS

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When Life Makes You A Superstar, Be Like Mohanlal And Not Rajinikanth

Mohanlal, the giant of Malayalam cinema, recently showed the world what true humility looks like by apologizing for the anti-Hindu undertones in his film L2: Empuraan. Meanwhile, Rajinikanth, Tamil cinema’s so-called “Superstar,” remains a shameless enabler of anti-Hindu Dravidianist propaganda, refusing to utter a word of regret for his role in the vile Kaala — a film that spat on Hindu values and peddled propaganda against the BJP — and doubling down by aligning himself with directors who peddle the same divisive garbage.

Mohanlal’s Humility

L2: Empuraan, released on March 27, 2025, was meant to be a triumphant sequel to Lucifer, elevating Mohanlal’s legacy and Malayalam cinema’s global stature. Instead, it sparked outrage among Hindus for its depiction of communal violence—sequences that echoed the 2002 Gujarat riots but painted Hindus as merciless villains while conveniently glossing over the Godhra train burning that ignited the conflict. The film was nothing but a brazen anti-Hindu, anti-BJP, and anti-Modi propaganda thanks to its Communist Goebbelian director Prithviraj Sukumaran and writer Murali Gopy of caricaturing Hindu karsevaks as violent thugs and mocking sacred iconography with burning crosses and collapsing symbols.

A disturbing scene shows a young Muslim boy calling for his father during an ambush, only to be brutally beaten to death by a Hindu man. This is followed by a group of Muslims seeking refuge in a Hindu household, where they are attacked once again culminating in a horrifying moment where a Hindu man rapes a pregnant Muslim woman.

The film promoted hatred against politically vocal Hindus and portrayed them as a threat to society, something that the Kerala’s pseudo-secular leftist parties do. The fictional Akhanda Shakti Morcha (ASM), a Hindutva party, is a thinly veiled BJP proxy. It’s the BJP and RSS in all but name, cast as barbaric vandals tearing apart Kerala’s “secular” soul. The film is all about painting Hindu nationalism as a modern-day plague.

Yet, Mohanlal didn’t dodge or deflect. On March 30, 2025, he issued a public apology, acknowledging the distress caused to his fans and vowing to excise the offending scenes.

Mohanlal took to Facebook to reassure his fans that certain themes would be removed from the film. In his message, he also expressed regret for any distress caused.

Writing in Malayalam, he acknowledged that some political and social elements in Empuraan, the sequel to Lucifer, had led to unrest. He stated, “I have come to understand that certain political and social themes in the film have deeply upset many of my dear ones. As an artist, it is my responsibility to ensure that none of my films promote hatred toward any political movement, ideology, or group.”

He further emphasized that the responsibility was shared by everyone involved in the film. “The Empuraan team and I sincerely apologize for the distress caused. Recognizing that this responsibility rests with all of us, we have collectively decided to remove such themes from the film,” he added.

Reflecting on his career, he concluded, “For the past four decades, I have been one of you in my cinematic journey. Your love and trust are my greatest strengths. I believe there is no Mohanlal beyond that… With love, Mohanlal. #L2E #Empuraan.”

The massive Hindu outrage has led to the film taking a serious hit at the box-office prompting the the filmmakers to voluntarily make 17 cuts to the film. Mohanlal’s legacy, though briefly tarnished, he had the humility to accept the mistake and express regret for being part of a propaganda film.

Rajinikanth’s Spineless Silence

Contrast this with Rajinikanth, a man who cloaks himself in spirituality but lacks the spine to confront the venom he’s helped unleash through his films.

His 2018 film Kaala, directed by the rabidly anti-Hindu Pa. Ranjith, was a masterclass in Dravidianist propaganda. The film cast Rajini as a Dharavi slum leader—a dark-clad “Ravana” figure—pitted against Nana Patekar’s white-clad, Ram-worshipping villain, a thinly veiled stand-in for the BJP. It flipped the Ramayana on its head, glorifying Ravana as a Dravidian hero while sneering at Rama as a symbol of “oppressive Hindu hegemony.” Hindu rituals were mocked, tilak-sporting villains strutted around with Ram idols, and Rajini’s character even threatened, “If stealing my land is your God’s Dharma, then I won’t spare your God either.

Did Rajinikanth apologize? Did he distance himself from this grotesque distortion of Hindu faith? Not a chance. He stayed silent, letting the film’s bile fester unchallenged. This wasn’t a one-off lapse either. The Commune has chronicled how Rajini has repeatedly chosen scripts that demonize Hindus—think Petta, with its digs at Bajrang Dal, or Vettaiyan, another Dravidianist flop that smeared Hindus, lionized minorities, peddled DMK’s propaganda against NEET and glorified British colonialist Thomas Babington Macaulay.

In Lal Salaam, Rajinikanth plays Moideen Bhai, the good Muslim while another villain (Adithya Menon) is portrayed with a nice red tilak. The Hindu villains are shown as taking the guise of Muslims wearing skullcaps and are shown as instigators of riots. The narrative takes a distressing turn when the Hindu antagonist inflicts permanent harm on Moideen’s son. He even justified his daughter’s derogatory usage of the word Sanghi. Each time, he hides behind the excuse of being a “director’s actor,” as if his superstar status doesn’t give him the clout to reject such trash. For a man who claims devotion to Sanatana Dharma, his reel and real life reeks of venom against politically assertive Hindus and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Dravidianist Puppet Strings

Rajinikanth’s complicity isn’t ignorance—it’s cowardice. The Dravidian ideology, with its roots in EVR’s separatist fantasies, has long sought to vilify Hindu culture, and Tamil cinema has been its megaphone. Directors like Pa. Ranjith and TJ Gnanavel—Rajini’s collaborator on Vettaiyan—wear their anti-Hindu bias like a badge of honor. The Commune has exposed how Kaala wasn’t just a film but a propaganda tool, aligning with the Dravidian narrative that paints Rama as an “upper-caste” tyrant and Ravana as a misunderstood icon. The so-called ‘spiritual’ Rajini, the one of the top film stars in India could have said no. Instead, he lent his iconic persona to amplify this poison, proving he’s less a superstar and more a puppet dancing to the tune of ideologues who despise the very faith he claims to cherish.

Mohanlal, by contrast, operates in a different league. When Empuraan stumbled into controversy, he didn’t let Prithviraj’s agenda define him. He took responsibility, faced the backlash, and acted decisively. Rajini, however, seems content to let Ranjith and his ilk drag his legacy through the mud, film after film, with no apology in sight.

A Legacy of Shame Vs. Redemption

Mohanlal’s apology wasn’t weakness—it was strength, a bridge to his fans that reaffirmed his bond with them. The Commune noted the film’s initial box-office success—crossing ₹100 crore globally in days—yet Mohanlal prioritized harmony over profit, ensuring Empuraan didn’t become a permanent stain. Rajinikanth, meanwhile, clings to his silence, his halo dimmed by every anti-Hindu jab he’s endorsed. His fans may still cheer, but for many, the “Thalaivar” they adored is now a hollow shell, a tool for Dravidian propagandists who laugh as they dismantle Hindu pride.

Mohanlal proved a star can rise above controversy with dignity. Rajinikanth, shackled by his own spinelessness, remains a cautionary tale—a giant reduced to a pawn, too timid to say “sorry” and too compromised to care.

When life makes you a superstar, be like Mohanlal and not Rajini.

Vallavaraayan is a political writer.

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42 Murders In 24 Days: Shocking Crime Surge In Dravidian Model Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently informed the Legislative Assembly that the state recorded 1,540 murders in 2024, the lowest annual count in the past 12 years. He credited this decline to the efforts of the police department. While comparing crime statistics, he pointed out that the number of murders in 2012, when the AIADMK was in power, was significantly higher. In response to opposition leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami’s criticism, accusing the DMK of allowing revenge killings to happen unchecked, Stalin took a jab at the AIADMK’s past record.

However, despite the reported decline, the daily crime rate in the state remains concerning. Between February and March 2025, 42 murders were recorded within just 24 days, highlighting a grim reality. A closer look at these crimes reveals a disturbing pattern—revenge killings, attacks on lonely women at home, robberies, and deaths linked to drunken brawls are all on the rise.

Summary of Recent Murders in Tamil Nadu From Feb – Mar 2025

  • 25 February – Youth kills father near Kudankulam after years of alcohol-fueled harassment toward family.
  • 27 February – Fisherman Satyanarayanan killed in Manamelkudi due to past enmity.
  • 28 February – Loan recovery agent Siva murdered in Kumbakonam while attempting to collect dues.
  • 03 March – 70-year-old Seethalakshmi and her daughter Ramajayanthi, home alone, murdered near Thoothukudi in a suspected robbery.
  • 04 March – Retired Aavin employee Indrani found murdered in Madurai.
  • 05 March – Mahendran killed in Tirunelveli following a drunken brawl.
  • 05 March Rowdy Uthira kumar murdered near Paramakudi due to previous enmity.
  • 06 March – Loganathan murdered near Villupuram.
  • 06 March – Elderly man killed by a drunkard near Ooty.
  • 07 March Velu burned to death near Nagercoil after refusing to pay for liquor in a dispute.
  • 08 March – Rowdy Srinivasan murdered near Sholingar due to rivalry.
  • 11 March – Multiple murders reported:
  • 12 March
  • 13 March – Suresh murdered near Coimbatore in a liquor dispute.
  • 14 March – Harihara suthan burned alive near Kanyakumari over a drug-related conflict.
  • 15 March – A series of murders reported:
  • 16 March
  • 17 March – Ganesan murdered near Erode over a liquor dispute.
  • 18 March
  • 19 March Rowdy John hacked to death near Erode.
  • 21 March
  • 22 March Rowdy “Glamour” Kali murdered in Madurai.
  • 23 March – Kalimuthu killed near Coimbatore over a liquor dispute.

This alarming sequence of murders across Tamil Nadu highlights a growing concern over law and order, with many incidents linked to liquor disputes, past enmities, and gang rivalries.

(With inputs from Junior Vikatan)

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Copy Cat Vijay: Part-Time Politician Vijay Tries To Copy Pawan Kalyan But Miserably Fails

Part-time politician Vijay has often found success by remaking hit Telugu films for the Tamil audience. While he currently copies his political path of the DMK, he surprised many during his first general council meeting by quoting lines from Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poem The Brook—a gesture previously used by Telugu actor-turned-politician and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister.

During his brief 15-minute speech, Vijay attempted to conclude on a poetic note, quoting: “Before concluding my speech, a few words from William Blake… ‘Men may come, men may go, but I go on forever.’”

The problem? He misattributed the quote to William Blake, an English poet and painter.

However, the quote isn’t from William Blake at all—it’s a well-known refrain from Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poem The Brook.

In 2020, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan inspired his Jana Sena Party (JSP) cadres by quoting lines from Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poem The Brook: “Men may come and men may go, but I go on forever.” His relentless journey to his current position began in 2014 when he founded the party, overcoming numerous struggles while steadfastly upholding his principles and working tirelessly to build its structure. Advocating a centrist approach, JSP focused on grassroots efforts and policy-driven activism.

Although the party did not contest the 2014 elections, its support was instrumental in securing victory for the TDP-BJP alliance in Andhra Pradesh. Over the years, JSP gained prominence by highlighting pressing social issues, such as the chronic kidney disease crisis in Uddanam in 2017—an issue recognized by the WHO as one of the least understood and least publicized nephropathies. The party later led protests against forced land acquisition, illegal mining in reserved forests, and drought-related concerns in 2018.

In 2019, JSP contested its first elections, winning one MLA seat with around 6% of the vote share. It then shifted its focus toward grassroots activism, addressing farmer welfare, illegal sand mining, women’s safety, and land encroachment. By early 2024, Pawan Kalyan played a pivotal role in forging an alliance between JSP, TDP, and BJP, known as Kūṭami (meaning Alliance). The coalition secured a landslide victory in both the general and state legislative assembly elections, with JSP winning all 21 MLA seats and two MP seats it contested, emerging as a crucial part of the ruling government in Andhra Pradesh.

Meanwhile, part-time-politician Vijay, seemingly unaware of the groundwork involved, has been criticized and even ridiculed for blindly imitating Kalyan’s footsteps. His misattribution of the poem’s original author has only added to mockery, making him appear more like a political novice than a serious leader.

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The Real Face Of Tamil Nadu Congress Head Selvaperunthagai

After YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar accused Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) President Selvaperunthagai of orchestrating an attack on his home—where unidentified individuals disguised as sanitation workers ransacked the house, terrorized his mother, and smeared filth—Selvaperunthagai has once again come under scrutiny.  His past controversies have resurfaced, adding to the growing allegations against him. Notably, last year, the Tamil Nadu unit of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) wrote to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, demanding Selvaperunthagai’s removal from his position, accusing him of alleged involvement in the murder cases of former BSP state president K. Armstrong, Auditor Pandian, Albert, and PPG Shankar. Now, similar calls are being raised once again, urging the Congress leadership to strip him of power due to his alleged criminal background.

The Attack On ‘Savukku’ Shankar

A group of unidentified individuals, disguised as sanitation workers, unlawfully entered the residence of YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar on 24 March 2025. The intruders reportedly ransacked the house, terrorized his mother, and smeared filth across the rooms and dining table.

According to police sources, the attack was allegedly motivated by remarks Shankar made in one of his YouTube videos, which the assailants deemed offensive to sanitation workers. Shankar later took to social media to share details of the incident, including screenshots of a video call made by one of the trespassers using his mother’s phone.

Shankar accused Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) President Selvaperunthagai of orchestrating the attack, claiming that his loyal supporter, V. Vanishree Vijayakumar, led the assault.

Social media posts by V. Vanishree Vijayakumar suggested that the incident was premeditated, as she appeared to have planned the act in advance. Evidence from her now-deleted Facebook posts indicated that she was live-streaming the event.

Vanishree’s social media post showcased her close ties with the Congress party and firm support for TNCC Chief Selvaperunthagai.

Before ‘Savukku Shankar’ It Was Dr. Krishnasamy Of Puthiya Tamizhagam

In a development mirroring the attack on YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar’s residence—where unknown individuals terrorized his mother and smeared filth after he exposed corruption allegations—Dr. Krishnasamy’s Puthiya Tamizhagam Party has also faced similar intimidation previously.

On 3 January 2001, Puthiya Tamizhagam party chief Dr. Krishnasamy announced Selvaperunthagai’s expulsion from all party duties after uncovering his past involvement in criminal activities. Reports at the time stated that Selvaperunthagai, who was accused in the murder of Auditor Pandian, had been removed from the party.

Pandian, a resident of Chennai’s Thiruvanmiyur, was murdered four years prior. However, the case stalled due to the alleged interference of a senior police officer. Following a petition by Pandian’s son, Balaji, the High Court transferred the case to the CB-CID, which accelerated the investigation under DIG Ashok Kumar. Selvaperunthagai was accused of hiring a contract killer and had his anticipatory bail request rejected before being arrested.

At the time, Selvaperunthagai was a member of the Puthiya Tamizhagam Party, serving in an executive role. Dr. Krishnasamy, distancing the party from him, clarified that Selvaperunthagai was never appointed as General Secretary and that the murder case predated his membership in the party. He emphasized that the party, built on the sacrifices of hardworking people, would not tolerate any misconduct for financial gain. Until Selvaperunthagai was cleared of all charges, his membership was revoked.

In a dramatic turn of events, just days after his expulsion from the party, alleged supporters of Selvaperunthagai launched a violent attack on the Puthiya Tamizhagam party office on 7 January 2001. Enraged by his removal, they stormed the office—located in the Viswanathan apartment complex near Chennai’s Chola Hotel—vandalizing the premises by smashing the television, tables, chairs, and computers. They even set fire to an effigy of party leader Dr. Krishnasamy.

During the chaos, senior party members, including state high-level committee member Chellaiah and Edwin, were present at the office. The attackers physically assaulted them, forcing them to lock themselves in a bathroom. However, the enraged mob broke through the door, dragged them out, and beat them. Documents, files, and office equipment were thrown around, leaving the space in complete disarray, resembling a battlefield.

As the violence escalated, the protesters gathered outside Krishnasamy’s residence, burning an effigy and vowing to take control of the party office. They claimed ownership over the office’s resources, including air conditioning and furnishings, arguing that they had personally funded them. Several district-level leaders, including South Chennai District Secretary Soundar, North Chennai District Secretary Vadivelu, and Central Chennai District Secretary Buddha Nesan, declared their exit from the party, effectively dissolving the Chennai unit of the Puthiya Tamizhagam Party.

Krishnasamy had been at the office earlier that morning but had to leave the place upon learning of the impending attack. His timely departure likely saved him from direct confrontation, as the protesters were visibly enraged and vocal in their threats against him. The entire incident was largely perceived as a deliberate move by Selvaperunthagai, using his loyalists to stir caste-based tensions by accusing Dr. Krishnasamy of the Puthiya Tamizhagam Party of favoritism and discrimination in leadership appointments.

Dr. Krishnasamy Declared – “Criminals Cannot Be Kept In The Party”

In 2001 Tamilan Express carried a report after the violent attack on the Puthiya Tamizhagam party headquarters in Chennai. It featured Krishnasamy’s statements saying, “Criminals cannot be kept in the party,” and detailed that the incident stemmed from internal party conflicts following the dismissal of Selvaperunthagai. Outraged by his removal, Selvaperunthagai’s staunch supporters, including C.K. Baskaran and Janakiammal, retaliated by vandalizing the Puthiya Tamizhagam office in Alwarpet.

Selvaperunthagai had previously been a key leader in the Ambedkar People’s Front but left after a dispute with Poovai Murthy. After a period of inactivity, he joined the Puthiya Tamizhagam party, where he quickly rose to become the state organizer and developed a close association with Dr. Krishnasamy. His growing influence in Chennai led to tensions with Krishnasamy, eventually resulting in a major fallout that intensified during the Puthiya Tamizhagam conference in Trichy.

Matters escalated further when Selvaperunthagai became entangled in the Spike Pandiyan murder case. He was implicated in the investigation, and was identified as the prime suspect. Allegedly, Selvaperunthagai evaded the police and fled to Bangalore. Authorities tracked his phone calls and intercepted a conversation in which he mentioned returning to Chennai for a temple visit. Based on this lead, police set up a covert operation at a key checkpoint in Chennai, but Selvaperunthagai initially evaded capture. Ultimately, he was apprehended based on a tip from his car driver.

During police questioning at Royapettah Government Hospital, Selvaperunthagai denied any involvement in Pandiyan’s murder. He claimed that Pandiyan was a close friend and that he had no reason to harm him. When asked about the allegation that only he knew the lock number of Pandiyan’s house, Selvaperunthagai responded, “Pandian had many friends who also knew the lock number. Why single me out?” 

Regarding the sudden urgency in the investigation, Selvaperunthagai asserted, “I am not a criminal. This is a conspiracy by my rivals.”

Dr. Krishnasamy had called Selvaperunthagai a criminal and his ganga a ‘rowdy’ gang in the interview with Tamilan Express.

Rahul Gandhi Appoints A Rowdy As Head Of Tamil Nadu Congress Committee 

Controversially, On 17 February 2024 when K. Selvaperunthagai was appointed by the Congress high command as the President of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee. His appointment came as a disappointment to many of the Congress leaders in the state. There’s a reason.

During the 2016 Assembly elections, Congress leader D Yashoda, who had previously served as the representative for Sriperumbudur in 1980, 1984, 2001, and 2006, raised concerns about Selvaperunthagai’s candidacy, alleging his support for LTTE. She had alleged that Selvaperunthangai is a staunch supporter of the LTTE and had joined the Congress with the motive of safeguarding his alleged “ill-gotten wealth”.

Selvaperunthagai’s criminal history and his “ill-gotten wealth” has once again become a talking point thanks to BJP Tamil Nadu President K. Annamalai. It seems to have started after Selvaperunthagai accused that criminals were enrolling in the BJP. In return, Annamalai accused him of being a history-sheeter during a press meeting after visiting the bereaved family of TN BSP leader Armstrong.

Annamalai refused to retract his words or apologise for his remarksIn fact, he even put out a list of crimes that Selvaperunthagai was allegedly involved in.

Annamalai in his official X account stated, “When I mentioned that Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President Selvaperunthagai was on the list of criminals, Selvaperunthagai said he was very upset since I have insulted him who came in the path of Mahatma Gandhi. Below is the path taken by the one who claims to be a Mahatma Gandhi follower.

  • Auditor Pandian murder case – main culprit
  • Case No. 24(A)/2001 of 2001. CBI Case Prevention of Corruption Act 1988, Section 13(2) r/w 13(1) (e)
  • Case No. 136/2003 IPC 307 of 2003 – Attempt to murder
  • Case No. 138/2003 of 2003 – Assault
  • 2003 Case No. 277/03 – Threat to kill
  • 2003 Case No. 451/2003 IPC 324 – Assault with dangerous weapons, IPC 506 – Threats to kill, Explosives, 1908.
  • It is noteworthy that in this case, he was apprehended under the Goondas Act.
  • 2008 Case No. 1464/2003 IPC 147 – Rioting, IPC 148 – Rioting with deadly weapons, IPC 506 – criminal intimidation

Attempt to murder case, criminal intimidation case, assault with deadly weapons case, rioting with deadly weapons case, explosives case, murder case, and many other cases which are some of the worst crime cases in society. Notably, there were three cases of criminal intimidation (death threats) were filed against him. Apart from this, the Auditor Pandian murder case.”

This led us to a video report from News J that surfaced a few years ago. The report questions the origins of the funds used to establish a college in London. This college is allegedly linked to TNCC President Selvaperunthagai.

Selvaperunthagai’s Endless Political Career For Survival

Selvaperunthagai is said to have begun his political journey with the Puratchi Bharatham (Revolutionary Bharat) Party, and based on the party leader’s recommendation, he was able to secure a position as a peon at the Reserve Bank of India. Over time, Selvaperunthagai transitioned from a humble peon to a millionaire.

His political career, however, has been marred by controversy. Auditor Pandian’s assassination led to suspicions around Selvaperunthagai, resulting in his expulsion from the Puratchi Bharatham Party its leader. Seeking political refuge, he joined Dr Krishnasamy’s Puthiya Tamizhagam Party, only to be dismissed after his identity and past were revealed.

Subsequently, Selvaperunthagai aligned with the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), where his activities attracted legal scrutiny. During the AIADMK regime in 2001 and 2006, the Goondas Act was invoked against him due to allegations of amassing wealth illegally.

Despite these setbacks, he managed to secure a position in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, representing Sriperumbudur for the VCK in the 2006 elections. However, he was expelled from the party after allegedly betraying its leadership.

Selvaperunthagai’s political journey did not end there. He joined the Bahujan Samaj Party led by Mayawati, only to be expelled shortly thereafter. Finally, he found a stable position within the Congress Party. He contested elections from Sengam and Sriperumbudur in 2014 and 2016, facing defeat in both attempts. However, he won the Sriperumbudur seat in the 2021 assembly elections, representing the Congress Party.

Selvaperunthagai’s Alleged Criminal Past & Mysterious London College Connections

Interestingly, Selvaperunthagai, in his 2011 election affidavit mentioned that there was no cases or FIRs filed against his name.

However, as of 2016, it is noteworthy that there were lots of cases pending and atleast 3 major cases were live.

Selvaperunthagai’s alleged links to the Buckingham College of London have resurfaced, especially after it was revealed that his wife Umayal Selvam was listed as one of the directors. It is noteworthy that the website containing the details of the college’s directors also states that Umayal resigned in 2012.

It is notable that this allegedly bogus college was dissolved in 2017 and the website states that accounts are still overdue.

Given his humble beginnings as a Reserve Bank peon 30 years ago, the question arises: how did Selvaperunthagai accumulate the wealth necessary to build a college in London?

The Sanitation Vehicle Scam

BJP state president Annamalai accused TNCC chief Selvaperunthagai of orchestrating a massive scam under the guise of empowering sanitation workers. The DMK government awarded ₹524 crore contracts, with cooperative banks disbursing ₹65 lakh loans each to 54 individuals in just a week—without collateral or repayments. Shockingly, loan recipients signed blank cheques upon receiving funds, and their accounts have seen no transactions since. Instead of sanitation workers managing the contracts, operations were handed over to Gengreen Logistics, whose director is Selvaperunthagai’s nephew. The company’s registered office matches Selvaperunthagai’s, exposing blatant corruption and conflict of interest.

Will Congress Act?

It is an absolute disgrace that a position once held by towering statesmen like Rajaji, Sathyamoorthi, Kamarajar, Moopanaar, Kumari Anandan, and Vazhapadi Ramamurthy has now been handed over to a history-sheeter and a known thug by national leadership of Congress. Is Rahul Gandhi so clueless that he failed to see this, or has he shamelessly chosen to empower a man like Selvaperunthagai to lead his party?

Selvaperunthagai’s controversial past, alleged criminal history, and questionable financial dealings continue to raise serious concerns. His rapid rise through multiple political parties, coupled with accusations of violence, corruption, and intimidation, casts a long shadow over his leadership. With renewed calls for his removal, the Tamil Nadu Congress faces mounting pressure to address the allegations against him.

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