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Is Actor Trisha Using Taxpayer-Funded Security And Convoy Protection Without An Official Role?

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Is Actor Trisha Using Taxpayer-Funded Security And Convoy Protection Without An Official Role?

Actor Trisha Krishnan faces mounting questions over the alleged use of police convoy and official security during multiple appearances with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in May 2026, triggering a wider debate on the use of public resources for a leader’s personal circle.

Oath Ceremony: Convoy Allegations Before And After Event

On 10 May 2026, Vijay took oath as Chief Minister at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in a high‑profile ceremony attended by political leaders and film stars. Trisha Krishnan arrived at the venue with her mother and quickly became the focus of public attention inside the stadium.

The controversy, however, was outside the dais. While the convoy is sanctioned for the Chief Minister’s security, social‑media clips showed Trisha’s vehicle apparently moving as part of, or shielded by, that same police convoy, raising the charge that state security infrastructure was extended to a private actor due to her proximity to the CM.

 

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This video clearly shows that police accompanied her to her residence.

Condolence Visit To Ajith’s Home: Security By Association

Barely weeks later, on 30–31 May 2026, Vijay and Trisha were again seen together, this time at a sombre occasion. Following the death of actor Ajith Kumar’s mother, Mohini Mani, the Chief Minister visited Ajith’s ECR residence in Chennai to offer condolences.

Reports and videos show Vijay arriving at Ajith’s house amid tight security, with official protection as CM, and embracing Ajith at the gate before going inside. Trisha accompanying the CM for the condolence visit, entering the residence in a black salwar suit and paying respects to Ajith’s family.

It is argued that every time Vijay travels with a full security detail, those moving alongside him, including Trisha, automatically enjoy the cover of CM‑level security and escorted movement, effectively extending public security resources to his alleged partner.

The issue is not whether Trisha attended events with Chief Minister Vijay, but whether a private citizen with no elected office, government position or official role was allowed to use security and convoy facilities funded by taxpayers. If the allegations are true, under what authority were such privileges extended, and who approved them?

Public security resources exist to protect constitutional functionaries and individuals facing assessed threats, not members of a leader’s personal circle. If Trisha was merely moving within the Chief Minister’s security bubble, the government can clarify that. But if state security infrastructure was specifically used for her benefit, the public has every right to ask in what official capacity she was entitled to taxpayer-funded convoy protection.

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Madras High Court Cracks Down On EO Interference At Triplicane Parthasarathy Temple, Orders HR&CE To Complete Trustee Appointments Within 6 Months

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Madras High Court Cracks Down On EO Interference At Triplicane Parthasarathy Temple, Orders HR&CE To Complete Trustee Appointments Within 6 Months

The Madras High Court has directed the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department to complete the process of appointing trustees to the Parthasarathy Temple in Triplicane within six months, while also making it clear that temple Executive Officers should not interfere in religious affairs, as reported in Hindu Tamil.

The direction was issued by a division bench comprising Justices GR Swaminathan and V. Lakshminarayanan while disposing of a petition filed by temple activist TR Ramesh.

The petitioner had challenged the long-standing practice of appointing the temple’s Executive Officer as the Fit Person (Thakkar) for the Parthasarathy Temple. According to the petition, the arrangement has continued for nearly 47 years, and a government-appointed official should instead be designated as the Fit Person.

During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel alleged that Executive Officers were actively participating in and interfering with the temple’s religious activities. Taking note of the submission, the bench questioned under what authority Executive Officers were involved in religious matters and sought clarification on when trustees would be appointed to the temple.

Responding on behalf of the State, Additional Advocate General P.V. Balasubramaniam informed the court that applications had already been invited for the appointment of trustees and that the selection process would require approximately six months to complete.

Recording the submission, the bench directed the authorities to complete the trustee appointment process within the stipulated six-month period.

The court further observed that Executive Officers should not interfere in the religious affairs of temples and emphasized that such functions should be carried out only by persons familiar with the temple’s customs, traditions and established practices.

With these directions, the court disposed of the petition.

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TVK Model: Thousands Left Stranded At Madurai Mattuthavani Bus Stand, Angry Passengers Block Roads In Protest

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TVK Model: Thousands Left Stranded At Madurai Mattuthavani Bus Stand, Angry Passengers Block Roads In Protest

Hundreds of stranded passengers staged a road blockade at the Mattuthavani Integrated Bus Terminus in Madurai on Sunday (31 May 2026) morning, alleging that an acute shortage of government buses had left them waiting through the night without any clear information from transport authorities, as reported in Tamil OneIndia.

Thousands of passengers travelling to Chennai, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Trichy and several delta districts had gathered at the bus terminus with their families from Saturday night, expecting special services to be operated in view of the heavy weekend rush and the reopening of schools after the summer vacation.

However, passengers alleged that despite waiting for several hours, buses to many destinations failed to arrive. Many women, children and elderly passengers were reportedly forced to spend the entire night at the bus station, with some stating they had been waiting since 8 pm or 9 pm without food, sleep or any official communication regarding bus availability.

Frustrated by the lack of response from transport officials, a large number of passengers suddenly sat on the roads near the entrance and exit points of the bus terminus and launched a road blockade protest on Sunday morning. The agitation led to severe traffic disruption in and around the Mattuthavani junction.

Passengers alleged that transport department officials failed to provide clear information about bus schedules, arrivals or delays, and stated that buses were either being diverted elsewhere or sent to depots without adequate arrangements being made for waiting travellers. Several passengers heading towards Chennai, Trichy and other major destinations said they had been unable to board a single bus despite waiting throughout the night.

Some passengers also alleged that private operators and van services were demanding exorbitant fares due to the shortage of buses. Others accused certain transport staff of favouritism in seat allocation and stated that reserved seating arrangements left very few seats available for the general public.

The protesters further alleged that drivers and conductors were unable to provide satisfactory explanations and were themselves under pressure due to the prevailing situation.

Following the road blockade, police personnel rushed to the spot and held talks with the agitating passengers. After assessing the situation, the police contacted transport department officials and facilitated the operation of additional buses to clear the backlog of stranded passengers.

Passengers blamed the crisis on the authorities’ failure to anticipate the heavy holiday rush and make adequate arrangements. They alleged that ongoing modernisation works at the bus terminus, coupled with insufficient deployment of special buses, had contributed to the chaos.

The protest was withdrawn after assurances were given that additional buses would be operated. However, many passengers continued to wait for transport services, expressing concerns over the lack of planning and coordination at one of Tamil Nadu’s busiest bus terminals.

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TVK Model: “Frequent, Unpredictable Power Cuts For Past 15 Days” – Furious Ennore Residents Block Road, Confront TVK MLA Senthilkumar

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TVK Model: “Frequent, Unpredictable Power Cuts For 15 Days” - Furious Ennore Residents Block Road, Confront TVK MLA Senthilkumar

Angry residents of Ennore staged a road blockade on Kattivakkam Highway after a power outage that lasted for nearly two hours, highlighting what they described as persistent electricity supply issues in the area.

According to residents, the locality has been facing frequent and unpredictable power cuts for the past 10 to 15 days, with electricity reportedly going off several times a day at random intervals. The repeated disruptions triggered frustration among residents, who took to the streets demanding immediate action from the authorities.

Upon receiving information about the protest, Tiruvottiyur TVK MLA Senthilkumar rushed to the spot and held discussions with the agitating residents. The discussions turned heated as residents expressed their anger over the recurring outages and the alleged lack of response from electricity department officials.

Following the interaction, the MLA proceeded to the local electricity board office, where he met electricity department personnel and reviewed the situation. He also questioned officials, including the local line inspector, regarding the delay in addressing the complaints and took steps to facilitate the restoration of power supply to the affected area.

Power supply was subsequently restored, bringing the protest to an end. However, residents continued to demand a permanent solution to the recurring electricity disruptions that they said have been affecting daily life in the locality.

Ever since the TVK government assumed office, residents in several parts of Chennai have been complaining that power cuts and night‑time outages have become far more frequent, turning electricity into one of the new regime’s first major pressure points. Neighbourhoods across the city, from Neelankarai to interior residential pockets, have reported long, unannounced cuts and voltage issues amid peak summer heat, with at least one protest breaking out near Chief Minister Vijay’s residence over prolonged supply interruptions. Chennai’s power demand has surged in May while supply and infrastructure have struggled to keep pace, warning that if the situation continues, managing outages could become a defining challenge for the TVK administration’s first years in power.

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“Don’t Insult Valluvar With Saffron”: Joseph Vijay’s TVK Minister Arunraj Objects To Thiruvalluvar With Hindu Identity Marks, Peddles False Info About Thirukkural Having No Reference To Hindu Gods

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Tamil Nadu Health Minister K.G. Arunraj of the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has strongly opposed the depiction of poet-saint Thiruvalluvar in saffron attire.

Arunraj’s remarks came after a portrait or depiction of Thiruvalluvar in saffron robes — a color strongly associated with Hindu ascetic traditions and saffron politics — was featured during an event linked to the Governor.

Arunraj, who also serves as TVK’s propaganda secretary, issued a detailed statement asserting that Thiruvalluvar’s Thirukkural represents universal moral and ethical principles meant for all humanity, not any single religious or cultural identity. “Thiruvalluvar gifted a universal moral text to humanity. Reducing him to a narrow circle or a specific identity amounts to diminishing the global relevance of his ideas,” he said.

“Even in the chapter dedicated to the “Praise of God” (Kadavul Vazhthu), he employed only generic terms—such as Aadhi Bhagavan, Malar-misai Eginan, and Aravazhi Andhanan—rather than citing the name of any deity belonging to a specific religion.”, he added.

“When Thiruvalluvar positioned himself as a universal figure, painting him with a color that is viewed as the identity of a specific religion contradicts his global philosophy,” Arunraj added. “Trying to cage Thiruvalluvar within a specific color is like trying to fit the ocean inside a pot.”

The minister warned against “smearing him in saffron” for political gains

This stance of TVK aligns with DMK which also objects to Thiruvalluvar in saffron robes and Hindu identification marks.

Below is a thread with the list of Kurals from Thirukkural where Hindu gods, and Hindu concepts like rebirth and karma are mentioned:

Kural 38: “The good things you do without wasting a single day of your life, is the rock that will block your passage on the path to rebirth.” How can Valluvar be secular/irreligious if he believes in rebirth – a concept alien to the Abrahamic worldview?

Kural 358: “What is wisdom? It is that rare realization of the true nature of things, which banishes forever the folly of rebirth.” This is Valluvar’s Jnana Marga to Moksha – the fourth Purushartha.

Kural 8: “The boundless ocean of births can be crossed, indeed, but not without intimate union with Infinity’s Holy Feet.” What’s that you see? Births in plural. Many births. Not one. An ocean of births. One must also consider which faith worships the holy feet of the Lord. Compare this to அவனருளாலே அவன் தாள் வணங்கி in Thiruvasagam.

Kural 1011: “Real shyness is to shy away from evil deeds. The rest are like the shyness of pretty women.” What’s the first word of this Kural? Karma.  Used in this context to signify bad Karma only.

Manusmriti(10.63) prescribes 5 tenets that are to be followed by all humans of all varnas – Samanya Dharma. The first of them is Ahimsa – non-violence, followed by Satyam (Truth) next. In Kural 323, Valluvar is quoting the exact order. “Not killing is the first and foremost good. The virtue of not lying comes next.” Ahimsa 1st, Satyam next – knowledge of this order implies Valluvar being aware of Manusmriti

It is also possible to classify Valluvar’s Arathupaal Kurals from Manusmriti’s Samanya Dharma perspective.  

  1. Chapter 33: கொல்லாமை: Ahimsa (Non-Killing)
  2. Chapter 30: வாய்மை: Satyam (Truth)
  3. Chapter 29: கள்ளாமை: Asteya (Non-Stealing)

Valluvar also mentions a lot of Hindu concepts (with verse number):

  • Indran: 25
  • Yaman: 326, 1050, 1083, 1085
  • Lakshmi: 84, 167, 179, 617, 920
  • Moodhevi, goddess of misfortune: 167, 617, 936
  • Vishnu: 610, 1103
  • Devas: 18, 25, 86, 346, 906, 1073
  • Pitrus: 43 Amritam: 82,1106 Shiva: 9, 580

These are not mere references; the deities are mentioned exactly as per Puranas.

  1. Moodhevi as elder sister of Lakshmi  
  2. Vaamana as Adi Alandhaan – step measurer  
  3. Devas as Imaiyaar – ones who do not blink (906).  

Devas do not blink/sweat/cast shadows according to scriptures

In Thirukkural 413, Valluvar uses the exact Dharmic terminology of Havis being consumed by Devas. “Humans on earth who consume the ear food (wisdom listening) are similar to Devas who consume the Havis (oblations offered with reverence) of the Yagna.” Only Vedic Hinduism believes in this.

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Joseph Vijay’s TVK Govt To Spend Taxpayer Money On ₹50,000 Two-Wheeler Subsidies Exclusively For Ulemas

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The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government led by Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has rolled out a ₹50,000 subsidy scheme exclusively for Ulemas (Islamic religious scholars and mosque functionaries) to purchase two-wheelers

District collectors across Tamil Nadu, including in Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Theni, and Tiruvarur, have issued official notices inviting applications from eligible Ulemas.

The scheme, which falls under the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes, and Minorities Welfare Department, offers up to ₹50,000 or 50% of the cost of a new two-wheeler, whichever is lower.The beneficiaries are registered members of the Tamil Nadu Ulama and Employees Welfare Board — mainly Pesh Imams, Arabic teachers, and other staff serving in mosques and Waqf institutions. The subsidy amount was doubled from ₹25,000 to ₹50,000 earlier this year.

BJP leaders have sharply criticised the move, calling it “blatant religious appeasement” funded by taxpayers’ money. Dr. SG Suryah, BJP Tamil Nadu Youth Wing President, questioned why a similar targeted welfare scheme is not being extended to religious functionaries of other communities.

“This is not welfare. This is selective appeasement using public funds,” Suryah said.

“When the Minister for Minorities Welfare, Thiru.Shajahan, took charge as minister, an Arabic prayer was openly recited in the State Secretariat. The self-proclaimed ‘secularists’ maintained a convenient silence then. Why are they even silent now? Is a truly secular government supposed to fund religious functionaries of a specific community? This is not governance or welfare, it is naked minority appeasement. The ‘Secular’ mask of this government has completely fallen off.“, Dr. Suryah added.

Several opposition voices have echoed the charge that the TVK government, despite its “new politics” campaign promises, is continuing the previous DMK regime’s policy of minority-focused doles.

Around 15,000 Ulemas are reportedly registered under the welfare board. Applicants are required to submit proof of registration, Aadhaar, and other documents to their respective district Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare offices.

This is the latest in a series of welfare announcements by the Vijay-led coalition government, which includes support from Congress, IUML, VCK, and Left parties.

A Mirror Image Of DMK’s Minority Appeasement

Much like the DMK, Vijay seems to engage in minority appeasement, closely following the ruling party’s well-established tactics. From the moment he launched his party, TVK, his actions have subtly but unmistakably mirrored the DMK’s approach.

The Tilak Gimmick And Its Sudden Disappearance

Before his first official press conference, Vijay orchestrated a carefully crafted public appearance—a ‘meet and greet’ event where a woman applied a tilak on his forehead. This move was seemingly designed to project an image of religious inclusivity, subtly hinting that he embraced all faiths. Initially, his party letterhead even featured an image of him with the tilak. However, as time passed, all such Hindu symbolism vanished. His official portrait on the TVK letterhead was later replaced with a plain, tilak-free version of Vijay. This follows the DMK’s long-standing strategy of erasing Hindu identity from Tamil saints and historical figures, portraying them in neutral white robes while openly celebrating other religious symbols, such as the cross for Christianity or the kulla (skullcap) for Islam. This selective approach fosters minority appeasement while alienating the Hindu majority.

Muslim Appeasement: A Page From The DMK Playbook

Another notable pattern in Vijay’s political journey is his strategic milking on Muslim representation. Whether on stage at political events or during award functions, he consistently ensures the presence of burqa-clad Muslim women near him, reinforcing a visual appeal to the Muslim community. This tactic aligns with the DMK’s longstanding approach of courting the Muslim vote bank through targeted outreach.

Vijay further demonstrated this alignment when he actively participated in an Iftar event during Ramadan, donning a kulla, a white shirt, and a veshti—an unmistakable visual gesture of solidarity with the Muslim community. This move is a direct reflection of the DMK’s history of religious posturing to secure minority votes.

 

Here are some sample of the DMK’s signature approach to minority appeasement, particularly towards the Muslim community.

 

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Young Sri Lankan Tamil Student Killed In Drunken Road Rage Reportedly By DMK-Flagged Car

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In a shocking incident that has sparked outrage, an 18-year-old Sri Lankan Tamil girl named Yancy was killed after a group of drunk youths allegedly chased and deliberately rammed her two-wheeler with a luxury car bearing a DMK party flag.

Yancy, who had just completed her Class 12 board exams and was out with friends at a nightclub in Vadapalani on Saturday night. A violent brawl erupted on the dance floor between Yancy’s friends and a group led by Balaguru, leading to both groups being ejected from the venue.

Yancy’s friends reportedly flung stones at Balaguru’s friend Suman Sakthivel’s car window and fled on a scooter. The luxury car reportedly bearing DMK flag chased them down and crashed into the two-wheeler on which Yancy was riding, near Koyambedu.

Yancy suffered severe head injuries and was declared dead late Saturday night. Her 17-year-old friend, who was riding pillion, remains in critical condition in a hospital.

Police acted swiftly on the basis of CCTV footage and arrested seven suspects by Sunday morning. According to sources, the accused were under the influence of alcohol. Unverified claims circulating widely on social media allege that the car involved displayed a DMK party flag, linking the perpetrators to a political youth wing. One of the arrested individuals has been identified as Balaguru from Salem, while police are still searching for the main driver, Suman Sakthivel.

The incident has triggered massive public anger, with many questioning how minors were allegedly served alcohol at the nightclub. Demands have grown for the immediate cancellation of the bar’s license and a thorough investigation into underage drinking and nightlife safety in Chennai.

Tamil Nadu Police have registered a case of murder and are investigating the exact sequence of events, including the role of alcohol and any political connections. Senior officers have assured that no one will be spared, irrespective of influence.

The victim’s mother lamented at the loss of her daughter and has demanded capital punishment for the accused.

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VCK Head Thirumavalavan Who Once Called Temples As Places With Ugly Figurines Visits Tirupati Venkateswara Temple

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Thol. Thirumavalavan known for his rants and abusive speeches against Hinduism visited the temple of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) on 31 May 2026.

This radical shift comes after his party VCK joined Joseph Vijay’s TVK government.

It is to be noted that during the recent controversy over the presence of beef and pig fat in Tirupati Laddu Prasadam, which sparked outrage among the Hindu community, VCK leader and Chidambaram MP Thol Thirumavalavan intentionally trivialized the issue by claiming that animal fat in sweets is common.

Thirumavalavan’s Anti-Hindu History

In 2017, Thirumavalavan said, “Destroy all hindu temples and in it place build Buddhist Viharas“. Addressing a gathering convened in Perambalur, VCK Chief Thirumavalavan, asserted that areas housing Shiva and Perumal temples were originally sites of Buddhist monasteries. He contended that these Buddhist structures were replaced by the construction of Shiva and Perumal temples, advocating for their demolition to pave the way for the erection of Buddhist temples in their stead. Furthermore, he proposed the establishment of Buddhist temples at the purported sites of Lord Thiruvaranganathar’s presence and the Kanji Kamachi Amman Temple.

In another occurrence during a webinar hosted by Periyarist groups, Thirumavalavan referred to women adhering to the Sanatana tradition as prostitutes. A particular excerpt from his speech circulating on social media highlights, “how are women valued in Sanatana Dharma, how are they treated? From time immemorial, how they have been oppressed and exploited… what does Sanatana Dharma say about women? Basically, women are created as prostitutes by God. All women are prostitutes as per Hindu Dharma…Manu Dharma… All women are prostitutes… that’s how they were created by God… they’re of a status lower than men. It applies to Brahmin women as well as to other women”.

Amid public outrage over the honour killing of Scheduled Caste youth Kavin in Tamil Nadu, VCK leader and MP Thol. Thirumavalavan linked the incident to what he described as the caste-based foundations of Sanatana Dharma, arguing that practices such as caste endogamy and opposition to inter-caste marriages are rooted in traditional social structures. In a speech at a protest gathering, he criticized the varna system, Manusmriti, and what he alleged was the historical dominance of Brahmins, while citing figures and stories from Hindu tradition to support his arguments.

In a book release event held in Chennai, Thirumavalavan said, “Building a temple is a business. I am not joking. Building temples, unlike any other business, is the most profitable and provides the highest income. Which other business is more profitable than the income generated by the Tirupati temple? What are the temple’s income and expenditure? People donate money to the Tirupathi temple. People pour money into the Ayyappan temple.”

On International Women’s Day (8 March 2024), a special symposium took place at Chennai Ambedkar Thital, with Thirumavalavan as the chief guest discussing “Revolutionary Ambedkar and Women’s Rights.” He said, “Take Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism, or any other religion, the core fundamental philosophy of it would be fraternity i.e brotherhood. There is one religion in the world that denies brotherhood completely, they are asking do you know what is Sanatana Dharma?  Sanatana Dharma is a dharma that says there should not be brotherhood, they say that we have understood it wrongly. Today a women judge in High Court has said that Sanatana Dharma is different from rituals, yes that’s correct, as we say, rituals and principles are different, but this Sanatana Dharma’s particular principle defines hierarchy based on birth and no one can deny it.”

 

He also took part in the September 2023 Eradicate Sanatana Dharma conference where Udhayanidhi Stalin had compared Sanatana Dharma to mosquito and dengue and said that it had to be eradicated. In the same conference, Thirumavalavan had said “Sanatana Dharma can be destroyed when we turn OBC against FC (Forward Caste).”

 

He also insulted Hinduism at a Christian book launch event in December 2022.

In 2021, VCK MP Thirumavalavan said “Today we are calling Murugan as our God. Mind you, if you step on that slippery rock you will fall into the deep pit of Sanatana Dharma.  That is why Dravidar Kazhagam has totally stayed away from it. Tell me, how can you separate Murugan as Tamil God? He may have been Tamil God. There could be a history for that. But how will you separate and liberate that Tamil God from the wretched clutches of the Sanatan forces [Hindus]?”

Adding further, Thirmavalavan said “If Vinayagan is Murugan’s brother, then he must also be a Tamil God right? Why are we not calling him [Lord Vinayagar] as Tamil God? There are some cooked up stories in all this. Both are brothers. They fought for a mango. Both are brothers and are born to 1 father and 1 mother. Even though he [Lord Sivan] has 2-3 wives, two sons have been born. How can it be that one of them is Tamil God and the other is Hindi God? Why is Vinayagan not being called as Tamil God neither by us nor by them?”

In November 2019, he was booked for hurting religious sentiments when he made a comment on temples. He had said “if a structure built like a dome it is a Mosque, if there is a tall tower like structure it is a Church, if there are ugly figurines it is a Hindu temple”.

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Thooya Sakthi Model Law & Order: Brick Kiln Supervisor Hacked To Death In Front Of Wife And Daughter After Six-Member Gang Storms Home In Tiruvarur

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TVK Thooya Sakthi Model Women's Safety: Young Woman Found With Slit Throat, Half-Buried Under Soil Mound Near Vadalur

A brick kiln supervisor was hacked to death inside his home in Tiruvarur district in the early hours of the morning of 30 May 2026 after a six-member gang allegedly broke into the house and attacked him in front of his wife and daughter, as reported in Daily Thanthi.

The victim was identified as Thirumurugan, a resident of MGR Nagar in Sengalipuram, Tiruvarur district. He lived with his wife Sudha, son Suman and daughter Piyas, and was employed as a supervisor at a nearby brick kiln.

According to police, Thirumurugan and his family were asleep inside their house when a six-member gang allegedly arrived and broke open the front door. Startled by the sound of the door being forced open, the family woke up in shock.

Police said the assailants then stormed into the house and attacked Thirumurugan with sickles. The attack took place in the presence of his wife and daughter.

Sudha and her daughter reportedly tried to intervene and prevent the assault, but the gang allegedly attacked them as well. Thirumurugan sustained fatal injuries and died on the spot, while Sudha suffered serious injuries.

After carrying out the attack, the assailants fled the scene.

Upon receiving information about the incident, personnel from the Kudavasal Police Station rushed to the spot. Thirumurugan’s body was recovered and sent to the Thanjavur Government Medical College Hospital for post-mortem examination. Sudha was also admitted to the same hospital for treatment.

Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the murder. Investigators are examining multiple angles, including the possibility of previous enmity or a dispute linked to the victim’s profession.

Three special teams have been formed to trace and arrest the suspects who remain absconding.

Meanwhile, police have detained two persons on suspicion in connection with the murder and are questioning them as part of the investigation.

The killing triggered protests by Thirumurugan’s relatives, who staged a road blockade demanding action against those responsible.

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Pakistan’s Islamic Identity Is Non-Negotiable, But India’s Is, For Leftist Rag The Wire’s Arfa Khanum Sherwani

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Pakistan's Islamic Identity Is Non-Negotiable, But India's Is, For Leftist Rag The Wire’s Arfa Khanum Sherwani

In a recent video, leftist rag The Wire journalist Arfa Khanum Sherwani strongly argued that Pakistan cannot and should not recognise Israel. Her reasoning was simple: Pakistan is an ideological state created in the name of Islam.

“Pakistan has completely rejected it, because if you see, the very creation of Pakistan is that of an ideological state – it is based on Islamic theology,” she said.

She went further. According to her, Pakistan’s support for Palestine is not just a foreign-policy choice but part of its ideological DNA. She pointed out that Pakistan’s official position since 1947 has been that Israel will not be recognised until an independent Palestinian state is created. She even highlighted how Pakistani passports traditionally carried the words “Valid for all countries except Israel.”

There is nothing surprising in this argument. Pakistan was indeed created through the Two-Nation Theory and has always described itself as an Islamic republic.

What is exposed once again is the hypocrisy of who is making the argument.

For years, Sherwani and her ilk have criticised any discussion of India’s civilisational identity. References to Hindu civilisation, cultural nationalism or India’s majority traditions are often dismissed as dangerous, divisive or contrary to secularism.

But when it comes to Pakistan, suddenly religion becomes a perfectly acceptable basis for state policy.

Sherwani openly says Pakistan must remain faithful to its Islamic foundations. She argues that Pakistan cannot compromise its “fundamental ideology.” She says ordinary Pakistanis, religious parties, civil society groups and the media would all oppose recognition of Israel because it goes against the country’s Islamic character.

If that logic is valid for Pakistan, why is a different standard applied to India?

Why is it acceptable for Pakistan to shape foreign policy around Islamic theology, but unacceptable for India to discuss policies through the lens of its own civilisational heritage?

Sherwani’s comments reveal a contradiction that often goes unnoticed. On one hand, Pakistan’s religious identity is treated as natural and legitimate. On the other hand, India is expected to operate under an interpretation of secularism where even acknowledging its majority civilisational roots attracts criticism.

The issue here is not Israel or Palestine. Nor is it whether Pakistan should change its position.

The issue is consistency.

If Pakistan can proudly remain an ideological state founded on Islam, defend that identity and shape policy around it, then commentators should at least be honest about applying the same standards everywhere.

You cannot argue that Pakistan must stay true to its Islamic ideology while insisting that India must completely disconnect itself from its own civilisational identity.

Either national identity matters, or it does not. The rule cannot change depending on which side of the border you happen to be discussing.

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