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Dravidian Model Of Education: Asst HM Of Govt High School In Pudukottai Arrested Under POCSO Act For Harassing Girl Students, BJP TN Chief Annamalai Slams DMK Govt

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A 58-year-old assistant headmaster of a government high school in Pudukottai was arrested on Monday (17 February 2025) under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly sexually harassing multiple girl students.

The arrest followed a week-long inquiry by the district child protection officer (DCPO) after a student contacted the Childline helpline (1098) on 10 February 2025, reporting the misconduct. Based on the inquiry, the DCPO lodged a formal complaint against the accused for allegedly inappropriately touching female students on the school premises.

Following his arrest, the assistant headmaster was produced before the Pudukottai Mahila Court on Tuesday and remanded in judicial custody for 14 days. The Thirumayam all-woman police station has booked him under the POCSO Act and Section 7 of the Juvenile Justice (Protection of Children) Act.

Authorities suspect that the accused may have been involved in similar misconduct for several months, though an in-depth investigation is still underway.

Commenting on the incident, K. Shanmugam, Chief Educational Officer of Pudukottai district, assured strict action against the accused.
Police and child protection authorities continue to investigate the case to determine if more students were affected.

In light of this, BJP TN Chief Annamalai took to his X handle to slam the state government for its failure to protect the school girls. He wrote, “An assistant principal of a government school in Pudukkottai district has been arrested for sexually harassing 7 female students. In every district of Tamil Nadu, female students continue to be subjected to sexual harassment. Three years have passed since the schools promised to set up advisory committees to ensure the safety of students. The fact that these committees are not functioning in any of the schools shows that schoolgirls continue to be subjected to sexual assault. Only after calling the national emergency helpline number 1098 for child protection, action has been taken. The DMK government has completely failed to protect our school going girls. Even after all these crimes, no action has been taken to ensure the safety of school students. The Minister of School Education, Mr. Anbil Mahesh, has no moral right or qualification to continue as a minister. Mr. Anbil Mahesh should resign from the post of School Education Minister immediately. I urge the Chief Minister to immediately appoint another competent and child-friendly minister to the School Education Department and ensure the safety of school children.”

(With inputs from Times Of India)

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India Turns Food-Surplus Powerhouse Driven By Robust Farm Sector Growth: Study

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India has evolved from a food-scarce nation to a food-surplus powerhouse with a strong export performance on the back of robust growth in agriculture, reflecting the farm sector’s resilience and its significant role in the global agricultural trade landscape, according to a study released by apex business chamber PHDCCI.

The report, titled ‘India’s Agricultural Transformation: From Food Scarcity to Surplus’, projects the country’s foodgrain production growth at 2 per cent, to about 3,357 lakh tonnes for the year 2024-25. The business chamber’s projections indicate a significant expansion in agricultural and processed food products exports, with exports reaching $125 billion by FY2030, $250 billion by FY2035, $450 billion by FY2040, and $700 billion by FY2047.

The PHDCCI study projects that India’s food processing sector is expected to reach $700 billion by FY 2030, $1,100 billion by FY2035, $1,500 billion by FY 2040, $1,900 billion by FY 2040, and $2,150 billion by 2047. The report states that while some states excel in agricultural performance, their overall economic growth remains modest.

This highlights an opportunity to better leverage agricultural success to drive broader economic development. By strengthening linkages between agriculture and other sectors, these states can unlock new avenues for growth, fostering more inclusive and balanced economic growth, the report points out.

Overall, the analysis suggests that foodgrain production in India is significantly influenced by factors such as electricity availability, warehousing capacity, and gross irrigated area. Rainfall does not appear to have a statistically significant impact, which contrasts with the traditional view of India’s heavy reliance on the monsoon for agriculture.

The report is of the view that they have a moderate degree of association. This points to a more resilient agriculture having emerged in the country. PHDCCI said that the objective of the study was to analyse agriculture and factors impacting agriculture in India by applying the techniques of trend analysis, correlation, and regression.

The latest figures also show that India’s rice exports jumped by a robust 44.61 per cent to $1.37 billion in January 2025 from $0.95 billion in January 2024 to emerge as one of the major growth drivers in the country’s overseas merchandise basket, reflecting the strength of the country’s farm sector. Similarly, soybean exports have also risen to a record high during the month.

–IANS

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NIA Arrests Three More In ISI-Linked Vizag Espionage Case

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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested three more accused in the Pakistani ISI-linked Visakhapatnam espionage case involving sensitive and classified Naval defence information. The NIA said on Wednesday the arrests were made in Karnataka and Kerala with the assistance of local police. While Vethan Laxman Tandel and Akshay Ravi Naik were picked up from Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka, Abhilash P.

A was arrested from Kochi on Tuesday. With these, the total arrests in the case have gone up to eight. All three accused arrested were found to have been in contact with Pakistan Intelligence Operatives (PIOs) through social media. They were sharing sensitive information about Indian defence establishments at Karwar Naval Base and Kochi Naval Base and receiving money from PIOs in exchange for the information, as per NIA investigations.

The NIA has so far charge-sheeted five persons, including two absconding Pakistani operatives, in the case that was originally registered by the Counter Intelligence Cell, Andhra Pradesh, in January 2021 under sections 120-B (criminal conspiracy), 121 (A) (conspiring to commit certain offences against the state), and sections 17 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act that deal with punishment for raising funds for terrorist acts and conspiracy respectively.

The Counter Intelligence Cell, which registered the case on January 12, 2021, also invoked section 3 of the Official Secrets Act that defines punishment for spying. The NIA investigations have revealed that Pakistani national Meer Balaj Khan, along with an arrested accused Akash Solanki, was involved in the espionage racket relating to the leakage of sensitive vital information about the Navy, as part of an anti-India conspiracy.

Besides Meer Balaj and Solanki, NIA has chargesheeted another absconding PIO, identified as Alven, Manmohan Surendra Panda and Amaan Salim Shaikh in the case. In June 2023, the NIA took over the case after Andhra Pradesh police suspected involvement of foreign intelligence operatives. The anti-terror agency is continuing to probe the case to unravel the complete espionage conspiracy by Pak-based and other anti-national elements.

In August last year, the NIA raided 16 locations in seven states as part of its probe. The raids were conducted on premises linked to the accused suspected to have received funds from the ISI and its operatives in exchange for sensitive and confidential information related to the Indian Navy. Akash Solanki from Uttar Pradesh’s Firozabad was working at the naval dockyard in Visakhapatnam. Manmohan Surendra Panda and Aman Shaikh had allegedly facilitated the honey trapping of officials working at the dockyard to elicit information through escorts planted by the ISI.

–IANS

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“They Tell Us To Learn Hindi But Hindi People Are Coming Here To Be Construction Labourers”: DMK MP A Raja Derogates North Indian Migrant Labourers

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It seems as if the DMK is going lock, stock, and barrel to oppose the imaginary Hindi imposition under the National Education Policy which prescribes a three-language system for the students. Defiant in not implementing the scheme, the party and its allies are protesting against it by conducting meetings across the state. Earlier DMK-ally, Tamizhaga Vazhvumurai Katchi founder Velmurugan made a seditious speech about the three-language policy. Then, it came to light that DMK MP A Raja had also made similar statements while arguing why the policy does not stand in a state like Tamil Nadu.

Speaking at an event in Coimbatore, Raja went on the offensive and made derogatory remarks about Hindi speakers. He said, “The several thousand crores that are due for us (TN) has not yet come. If we demand, they tell us to study Hindi and only then would we get it. We oppose the Union government that demands that we in Tamil Nadu study Hindi in order to receive the funds. It is alright if you do not give us our funds, we will not give up on our state’s culture and language. We will continue with the two-language policy only. There is only one Chief Minister who has the audacity to say so and it is none other than our CM. They say if we learn Hindi, we will get jobs. But the Hindi speakers who have come here are only doing construction labour jobs or in fields. Earlier they were only selling panipuri. Now they are working in farms.”

He further proudly stated, “Children from TN who studied English and Tamil are studying in America, England, Australia. So why should we study Hindi? The right to ask that question has been given to us by our Chief Minister.”

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“If That ‘Mami’ Who Eats Curd Rice Gets So Much Anger, Imagine The Anger We Who Eat Mutton Bone Will Get”: Rabid Dravidianist DMK-Ally MLA Velmurugan Spews Casteist Venom On FM Nirmala Sitharaman

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The issue of the three-language formula of the National Education Policy 2020 continues to simmer in Tamil Nadu. Speaking at a protest in Chennai against the three-language policy, Tamizhaga Vazhurimai Katchi leader Velmurugan made some disparaging and derogatory comments about Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, targeting her caste.

The parties allying with the DMK in Tamil Nadu decided to hold a protest against the “imposition of Hindi” on behalf of the I.N.D.I. alliance. The demonstration took place on 19 February 2025, with key political leaders in attendance, including Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamil Nadu Vazhuvrimai Katchi leader Velmurugan, MDMK General Secretary Vaiko, Tamil Nadu Congress leader Selvapperundhagai, Dravidar Kazhagam leader Veeramani, and other prominent figures.

Velmurugan said, “Right from sister Kanimozhi, Raja, TR Baalu, all the Parliament members are tearing apart the unjust acts of the Sangh Parivar gang led by the Modi government. After Karunanidhi, the 40 MPs under the leadership of our Thalapathy (Stalin) are so talented that they are making the whole nation turn and look. None of the Sanghi gang (Sanghi gumbal) is able to answer any of the questions posed by our people. Nirmala Sitharaman is seething and crying (referring to her in singluar). That “mami” (a derogatory term for a Brahmin woman) only gets angry. If you, who eat curd rice, can get so angry, then how much angrier should we, who eat bone marrow (nalli elumbu), be? This is your betrayal of this land and its people. Whether it is Cyclone Ockhi Vardah cyclone or Thane cyclone or if there is a natural disaster, there is no money. There is no money if Chennai sinks. When we asked them to send a helicopter to rescue the Kurangani fire accident victims, they said our aircrafts cannot “see” after 6 o’clock. Then why the hell do we have a military helicopter? If I talk too much, Chief Minister Stalin will call me in the Assembly and ask me why Velu did you talk like this. I am getting angry.”

This is not the first time FM Nirmala Sitharaman has been attacked for her Brahmin background. Right from DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran to DMK MP A Raja to Justice Chandru who recommended “solutions” to prevent caste violence in TN, every single Dravidianist has referred to her by derogatory casteist names.

(With inputs from OneIndia Tamil)

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BJP TN Head Annamalai Writes To TN DGP Over Security Lapse During Union Minister’s Temple Visit

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Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai has written to the state Director General of Police (DGP), seeking an explanation regarding the alleged mishandling of security for Union Minister of State L. Murugan during his recent visit to the Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple in Madurai.

In his letter, Annamalai expressed strong disapproval over what he described as “unacceptable heckling” of the Minister by police personnel at the temple entrance, despite prior clearance from the Tamil Nadu Police for his February 17 visit.

“The itinerary included visits to both the Arulmigu Subramaniya Swami Temple and the Arulmigu Kasi Viswanathar Temple on Thiruparankundram hill,” Annamalai, a former IPS officer, stated in the letter.

He alleged that the Minister was denied entry to the temple, with police personnel citing “orders from the high command” as the reason. Calling the incident a “blatant misuse of power”, Annamalai said that preventing a Union Minister and Member of Parliament from worshipping at a place of his choice was a violation of his fundamental rights.

He further raised concerns about the broader implications of the incident, questioning the ability of the police to provide security and protection to the general public. “If a Member of Parliament and a Union Minister can be treated in this manner, what does it say about the safety and rights of ordinary citizens in Tamil Nadu?” he asked.

The controversy surrounding Thiruparankundram Hill began when a group of Muslim individuals demanded permission for animal sacrifices — specifically goats and chickens — at the Sikandar Badusha Dargah located on the hill. The demand was met with strong opposition from Hindu organisations, leading to an official ban on animal sacrifice at the site. Tensions escalated further when Nawaz Kani, a Member of Parliament and the Tamil Nadu vice-president of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), visited the hill. Kani, who is also the chairman of the state Waqf Board, allegedly consumed non-vegetarian food near the temple premises, sparking outrage among Hindu groups.

The controversy intensified after Kani shared a social media post showing people eating biryani near the foothills of the temple. Critics, including BJP president Annamalai, accused him of promoting activities that hurt Hindu religious sentiments. However, Kani denied the allegations, asserting that the food was vegetarian. Amid the growing unrest, concerns have also been raised about incidents of vandalism at ancient Jain caves in the area, as well as disputes over the administrative control of the hill.

Kani has reiterated claims that parts of the hill fall under the jurisdiction of the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, a claim strongly contested by Hindu organisations, who assert its significance in Hindu traditions. As the Thirupparankandram issue has been slowly blowing up, on February 3 prohibitory orders were clamped and a large police posse was stationed there. As tensions continue to simmer, Annamalai’s letter to the DGP underscores growing political and religious discord over the site, with security concerns now taking centre stage.

–IANS

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More Evidence Of Hindi Being Taught At CBSE School Run By Anti-Hindi, Anti-NEP Part-Time Politician Vijay

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The hypocrisy of actor and part-time politician C. Joseph Vijay has been exposed, as it has come to light that he operates a CBSE school in Chennai that adheres to the very three-language policy his party claims to oppose.

While his party vehemently opposes the three-language policy introduced through the National Education Policy (NEP), it has now come to light that Vijay himself runs a CBSE school in Chennai that follows the very policy he condemns.

Speaking to reporters at the BJP headquarters in Kamalalayam on 18 February 2025, Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai emphasized the growing preference for private schools over government institutions. Annamalai also highlighted the case of Vijay, leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, who operates a private CBSE school in Padur called Vijay Vidyashram.

He said, “TVK chief Vijay runs a CBSE school in Padur. It is called Vijay Vidyashram. See the name, C Joseph Vijay. Who is this C Joseph Vijay? His land has been leased for 35 years from 2017 to 2052 to a trust. The trust is registered under the name of SA Chandrasekhar and the school run by this trust is Vijay Vidyashram. What do some political leaders think – they run CBSE schools and Hindi is taught in these schools, and their own children learn French. Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi’s son is studying French. What do these politicians think when they say government school students should only study 2 languages – be it TVK leader Vijay or Seeman or TN’s Education Minister Anbil Mahesh? I am not delving into the DMK family-run Sunshine school.”

 

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Here is some more evidence that the anti-Hindi, anti-NEP part-time politician Vijay has Hindi subject in his CBSE school.

Vijay Vidyashram, an English-medium CBSE school located in Padur near Chennai, follows the three-language policy.

A flyer seeking applications for teachers for Hindi and a few other subjects was shared on social media following his anti-Hindi and anti-NEP remarks. The flyer advertised vacancy for teachers for the subjects English, Maths, Hindi, Science, Computer Science, Social Studies, and PT.

Some videos of the students at the school have been circulating on social media. These are most likely from the school’s Instagram handle. In one such video is a Hindi play performed by Class 3 students.

This is from a performance for Hindi Diwas.

In another post, we find a picture of two students on the occasion of of Hindi Pariyojana Diwas.

The post caption reads, “Echo of Hindi tradition! We had a lively celebration of Hindi culture on our Project Day, where students showcased their talents through music, dance and art. We are grateful to have this opportunity to preserve and promote our cultural heritage! #ProjectDay #हमारीमूलतत्त्व #हिंदीसंस्कृति (HindiCulture) #हिंदीभाषा (HindiLanguage) #हिंदीकला (HindiArt) #हिंदीकविता (HindiPoetry) #हिंदीगीत (HindiSongs) #हिंदीप्रेरणा (HindiInspiration) #हिंदीकहानी (HindiStory) #हिंदीसंवर्धन (HindiPromotion) #हमारीहिंदी (OurHindi) #हिंदीपारंपरिकता (HindiTradition)”

The school literally celebrates Hindi language and conducts several programmes around the subject in conjuction with the prescribed NEP syllabus.

Vijay The Hypocrite

From opposing Hindi to NEP, Vijay has exposed his hypocrisy blatantly – do one thing and preach something else for the general public to gain political traction.

In CBSE schools of Tamil Nadu, students must study English as their primary language, while the second language can be selected from Hindi, French, German, or any other regional language offered in the state. In Chennai, most of the CBSE schools mandate a second language choice between Tamil, Hindi, or French. Additionally, a third language is also required until Class 8 (which is usually Hindi), after which students continue with only two languages. If Tamil is chosen as the second language from Classes 6 to 8, it continues as the second language through to Classes 9 and 10, while the same applies for Hindi if selected as the second language.

The land on which Vijay Vidyashram is built is owned by C. Joseph Vijay, as documented in the Sale Deed. He has leased the 10,724-square-meter property to the school. The Certificate of Land confirms that Vijay Vidyashram holds the land, and the lease agreement was made in favor of the school by Joseph Vijay.

The blatant hypocrisy of C. Joseph Vijay cannot be ignored. While he vocally criticizes the three-language policy and presents himself as a champion of Tamil, the inconvenient truth is that he runs a CBSE school in Chennai that directly follows the very policy he claims to oppose. His attempt to position himself as a defender of Tamil language rights crumbles in the face of this exposed contradiction.

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“Equality Isn’t About Sleeping Around”: Sanam Shetty Blasts ‘Bad Girl’ Filmmakers For Misguided Feminism, Says Women Artists In Kollywood Are Not Called To Act But To Sleep With

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Tamil actress and former Bigg Boss Tamil contestant Sanam Shetty has strongly condemned the propaganda film Bad Girl, calling it a ‘bad example’. The movie, produced by Dravidianist director Vetrimaaran and directed by Varsha Bharath, promotes a narrative that encourages young girls, especially minors, to rebel against their parents, engage in multiple relationships to explore their sexual lives, and indulge in drugs. The film also perpetuates negative character stereotypes, particularly portraying a “brahmin girl” in a distorted light.

Recently, actress Sanam Shetty has expressed her strong disapproval of the movie, criticizing it not only as a bad influence but also for highlighting the lack of equal opportunities for women in the industry. She pointed out that the film goes so far as to target schoolchildren but not look on their backyard in the cinema industry.

On 18 February 2025, Sanam Shetty took to her official X account to share her thoughts, stating that, “#BADGIRL Teaser is NOT a BOLD Example.. It’s a #BAD Example! #Freedom of choice and #GenderEquality concepts are wrongly portrayed in case of #Minors here! #Legally, #Ethically and even #Medically it sends a terribly #wrong message to the already influenceable adolescent children! Extremely disappointed with the so called Responsible Film Makers funding and supporting this Film. Do you agree with me?”

Speaking to reporters, she said, “Equality doesn’t mean sleeping with multiple people, smoking cigarettes or ganja. Equality means asking us with equal opportunities. If you ask whether there’s equal opportunity between men and women, the answer is no. Take our industry, for example. Are the salaries given to male and female actors the same? No. Is the way male and female actors are approached the same? No. I’m speaking from personal experience. When we think they call us to act in movies, instead they call us for sleeping with them. This is the approach. Equality is needed here and you should speak for this. If you’re suggesting schoolgirl to sleep with ten people, smoke cigarette, ganja and  consume alcohol what kind of thinking is that? Hair”

Previously from Kollywood industry, Director Mohan G Kshatriyan, known for his films like Bakasuran, Rudra Thandavam, and Draupathi. Slammed Pa Ranjith and the filmmakers for making such stale content, taking to his official X handle, film maker Mohan G Kshatriyan wrote a post on his X handle where he slammed the filmmakers, stating, “Portraying a brahmin girl personal life is always a bold and refreshing film for this clan. What more can be expected from vetrimaran, Anurag kasyap & Co.. Bashing Brahmin father and mother is old and not trendy.. Try with your own caste girls and showcase it to your own family first.“

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Naming Buildings After Xavier Britto And Murasoli Maran Is Wrong: Fr. Rajanayagam Says It Sends Wrong Message To Future Generations

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In a revealing interview with YouTuber Maridhas, Fr. Rajanayagam, a founding figure of Loyola College’s Visual Communication (Viscom) department, strongly criticized the institution’s decision to name buildings after Xavier Britto and Murasoli Maran. He called the move “wrong” and warned that it could send a wrong message to future generations.

When asked why there was no building named after him, Fr. Rajanayagam pointed out that buildings at Loyola College have traditionally been named after its founding fathers, such as Fr. Bertram, Fr. Lawrence Sundraram, and Fr. Sauliere.

However, the conversation took a sharper turn when Maridhas questioned the rationale behind naming buildings after Xavier Britto Murasoli Maran. Fr. Rajanayagam revealed that the decision was based on their financial contributions to the construction of the buildings. “They are contributing financially, and hence the buildings have been named after them,” he explained.


Maridhas countered by highlighting that this practice deviates from Loyola College’s long-standing tradition of honoring its founders. Fr. Rajanayagam agreed emphatically, stating, “Naming buildings after Xavier Britto and Murasoli Maran is wrong. It sends a very wrong signal to future generations, who may think the college is owned by these individuals.”

“The name matters,” he said, urging the current management of Loyola College to reconsider their decision.

LIBA Alumnus Declines Chrysalis 2025 Invitation

The Commune had earlier reported a story about a LIBA alumnus declining an invitation to participate in Chrysalis 2025, LIBA’s prestigious annual event, citing similar concerns. Kennedy called for the building to be renamed after LIBA’s founder, Fr. Casimir Raj, a world-renowned scholar.

Fr. Rajanayagam’s remarks have sparked a debate about the balance between financial contributions and institutional legacy. As a pioneer in Visual Communication education and a respected intellectual, his words carry considerable weight.

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Congress Supporting Rahul Gandhi Simp & All-In-All Expert Sumanth Raman Abuses Former Chief Election Commissioner

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All in all commentator and ardent Congress supporter Sumanth Raman ranted following the retirement of Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on 17 February 2025. He called Kumar, “A man who was a disgrace and brought ignominy to the institution.” This outburst comes in the context of Sumanth Raman, a Congress simp, who in lines with his leader Congress Scion Rahul Gandhi struggling to accept the party’s significant defeats in recent state assembly elections and its poor performance across various states with frustration directed at the retiring CEC, placing blame on the Election Commission for the party’s losses.

Sumanth Raman’s outburst quickly caught the attention of netizens, who mocked him for his clear bias and unwavering simping for Congress. They pointed out that while he could rant endlessly, the retired Chief Election Commissioner had already served his time, and civil servants like him have limited freedom of speech and expression. Netizens didn’t hold back, criticizing Sumanth Raman for his unapologetic behavior and accusing him of resorting to low blows on social media by labeling anyone he disagrees with as corrupt.

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