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Fact-Check Fail? Bengal Police Claim BJP’s Eid “Blood River” Video Is From Bangladesh, Evidence Suggests Kolkata Location

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A major controversy unfolded in West Bengal on 8 June following the release of three videos by the state BJP unit, showing “rivers of blood” flowing through the streets of Kolkata after the Eid-al-Adha festival. However, the West Bengal Cyber Crime Police quickly dismissed these claims, labeling the videos as “fake” and asserting that the footage actually originated from Bangladesh, not India. What added to the confusion was the fact that, instead of directly addressing the BJP’s videos, the cyber unit relied on unrelated images from Bangladesh circulated by some netizens to discredit the BJP’s allegations. This move sparked criticism, suggesting that the state machinery, which should remain impartial, was being used to spread misleading propaganda.

On 8 June 2025, the West Bengal BJP issued a statement on its official X account along with three videos, claiming, “Yes, this isn’t Dhaka, this is Kolkata. Right here in Chowringhee, Ward 44, the streets turned into rivers of blood. This shocking scene unfolded in the heart of the city on Eid, with no arrangements, no designated places, and absolutely no concern for public safety. People were forced to walk through blood-soaked roads, risking severe infections and diseases, all while the administration stood silent. This is the level to which Mamata Banerjee has gone to appease one specific community. In West Bengal, there seem to be no rules, no guidelines, and no accountability when it comes to this vote-bank. Public spaces are misused, the police stay mute spectators, and law and order vanish, just to protect her politics of appeasement. Is this the price the rest of Bengal must pay? It’s time to rise and throw away this anti-Bengal Sarkar. Mamata Banerjee has stopped being a democratic leader. She is now just a symbol of selective governance and dangerous silence.”

In immediate response, the West Bengal Cyber Crime Unit, tasked with curbing fake news, posted, “A disturbing image falsely linked to Kolkata post-Eid is actually from Dhaka, 2016, after Eid-ul-Adha and heavy rain. It has no connection to West Bengal.”

Yet, critics noted that the BJP’s videos could be verified as showing Sandal Street in Kolkata recognizable by the presence of yellow taxis, West Bengal vehicle number plates, and even the Indian tricolour or possibly the TMC party flag. Furthermore, Mamata Banerjee’s face appeared in the footage.

This discrepancy led netizens to mock the cyber police’s claim, sarcastically asking, “Is this Bangladesh? Is TMC now ruling Bangladesh?”

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IIT Gandhinagar Professor Under Scrutiny For Supporting Separatist Umar Khalid, Hamas Supporters, Here’s How The Institute Has Turned Into A Leftist Den

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IIT Gandhinagar, one of India’s premier technical institutions, is facing mounting criticism over growing ideological radicalization. What was once envisioned as a center of scientific innovation and engineering excellence is now increasingly being called out for political indoctrination, academic bias, and hostility toward mainstream Hindu beliefs.

Professors Under Scrutiny: From Engineering To Ideology

Associate Professor Dr. Amit Arora, a faculty member in the Department of Materials Engineering, recently drew public backlash for his controversial political views shared on social media. Though trained in numerical modeling, additive manufacturing, and friction stir welding, Arora reportedly used his now-deleted X account to support controversial figures such as Umar Khalid—an accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case—and to mock India’s diplomatic actions during wartime. He also appeared to sympathize with Hamas supporters among American students while lamenting Islamophobia.

Critics argue that such behavior is unbecoming of a professor in a taxpayer-funded technical institute and raises serious concerns about the ideological environment being cultivated for young engineering students. 

In one post, responding to a leftist handle that is known to spew venom on traditional Indian/Hindu practices, on the topic of using the name Bharat instead of the name India, Prof Arora replied, “Bharat is their Brahminical, oppressive, and bigoted version of the actual united secular India.” – a very typical reponse by a leftist, Prof Arora proving over and over again his loyalties towards the left by displaying hate for anything Indic or traditional as well as tagging everything as “Brahminical” as is expected of a true-blue leftist.

 

Serious Allegations Of Grooming Culture

Concerns extend beyond ideological leanings. Allegations of inappropriate professor-student relationships, including instances of professors drinking with female students and even marrying them, have been quietly circulating in academic circles. While most lack hard evidence, a few past incidents—such as a dismissed professor from IIT Bombay—have given these whispers some weight. The normalization of such behavior in elite campuses is being viewed with increasing alarm by both parents and academic watchdogs.

Not The First Time In IIT Gandhinagar

In late April 2025, the Humanities Department of IIT Gandhinagar was under the spotlight. You wonder why? For promoting ideologically charged research topics, many of which center around Islamic theology. The situation has sparked national concern, with calls for the Ministry of Education and the IIT Council to investigate the use of taxpayer-funded resources for what critics are calling “ideological indoctrination.”

MA-level thesis topics such as:

  • “Robes of Authority: Sunni Ulama, Sartorial Tradition, and Embodied Piety in Malabar”
  • “Fishing With Faith: Islam, Indigenous Knowledge and Ecological Sustainability in Lakshadweep”
  • “From Gods to Jinn: Ontological Rewriting and the Islamization of Spirits in Kerala”

…have raised eyebrows across the academic and public spectrum.

These projects, approved by faculty members including Nishaant Choksi, Rosa Maria Perez, Madhumita Sengupta, and Sharada Visweswara, have been criticized for veering away from academic neutrality and into religious glorification. Hindu students have alleged discrimination, stating they were discouraged or even threatened when questioning the ideological tilt of the department.

An internal email by Prof. Choksi, warning students of “consequences” for leaking information about these theses, has further fueled claims of intimidation and lack of transparency.

Administrative Silence And Selective Permissions

Adding to the discontent, several students report a pattern of selective administrative decisions that they believe demonstrate institutional bias. For instance, permission for a candlelight vigil in memory of jawans killed in a terror attack in Pahalgam was reportedly denied, while events perceived as sympathetic to the Palestinian cause were allowed in the wake of the October 7 Hamas attack.

Diwali celebrations allegedly faced restrictions, while events critical of Hindu beliefs—like readings from Riddles in Hinduism on Mahashivratri—were permitted without issue.

A student group named Awaam has come under scrutiny for its programming, which has included lectures on “Brahminical Oppression of Women” and birthday celebrations for Periyar, a controversial Dravidian leader known for his anti-Hindu rhetoric.

These incidents have ignited a larger debate about the role and accountability of Humanities departments within IITs. Many critics argue that these departments operate with ideological bias, shielded by the label of academic freedom but unchecked by the scrutiny applied to scientific and technical departments. Calls are growing for either the removal of such departments from IIT campuses or their restructuring to ensure ideological neutrality and transparency.

As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: institutions like IIT Gandhinagar must urgently decide whether they remain centers of scientific excellence—or risk becoming platforms for unchecked ideological agendas.

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Delhi: 9-Year-Old Raped And Murdered, Body Found In Suitcase In Locked Flat, Police Search For Fleeing Suspect Naushad

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In a horrific crime that has sent shockwaves through the capital, a nine-year-old girl was raped and murdered in the Dayalpur area of Northeast Delhi on Bakrid (7 June 2025). The victim’s semi-naked, bloodied body was found stuffed inside a suitcase in a locked apartment, with police now hunting for the prime suspect, a local man identified as Naushad.

According to police reports, the minor had left her home in Nehru Vihar around evening to deliver ice to a relative’s house. When she failed to return, her family launched a search. Witnesses reported seeing the child enter a flat approximately 200 meters from her residence.

After breaking open the locked door, the girl’s father found her unconscious inside a suitcase. She was declared dead at the hospital, with medical reports confirming sexual assault and visible injuries.

North East District DCP Ashish Mishra confirmed the forensic findings and stated that CCTV footage was being examined. The victim’s family has accused a local resident named Naushad, who remains absconding.

The body has been sent for autopsy while police continue their manhunt.

(With inputs from OpIndia)

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Hindu Munnani Slams DMK Govt’s Inaction Over Beef Waste Being Dumped In Vaigai River During Bakrid

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The Hindu Munnani has harshly criticized the inaction of Tamil Nadu police after beef waste was dumped along the southern bank of the Vaigai River in Madurai during Bakrid celebrations, causing unbearable stench and severe inconvenience to the public. The group alleged that despite this recurring issue, authorities failed to act due to the DMK government’s appeasement of the Muslim community for political gain.

In its official statement on X, the Hindu Munnani expressed outrage, “The Dravidian Model DMK Government Woos Muslim for Votes.. While Officials Fear Action!! During Bakrid celebrations yesterday, Muslims dumped beef waste on the southern bank of Madurai’s Vaigai River. The foul stench has made the road unbearable for pedestrians, causing severe public distress. Dumping meat waste along the Vaigai riverbanks has become a routine practice. Dumping meat waste into the river pollutes groundwater and spreads incurable diseases such as skin diseases. The government and Pollution Control Board’s failure to act despite the precedent of groundwater destruction in Vellore and Ranipet due to tannery waste is condemnable. The public believes that the ruling Dravidian model DMK government is entirely fixated with appeasing Muslims for vote bank politics, which is why government officials fear taking action against those committing such atrocities.”

The group warned of environmental dangers, citing the High Court’s directives against polluting water bodies. It also pointed to past incidents in Vellore and Ranipet, where industrial waste severely contaminated groundwater, urging the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and local authorities to take immediate and decisive action.

“The courts have repeatedly pointed out that rivers and water bodies should not be polluted and have ordered strict action to be taken against those who pollute them. Therefore, the Hindu Munnani urges the Tamil Nadu government and police to immediately take strict action against those polluting water resources, abandoning vote-bank politics,” Hindu Munnani added.

Residents of Madurai, particularly in areas like Nelpettai, Uthangudi, Kalmedu, and Anupanadi, have been raising concerns for years. According to local accounts, meat waste from nearby shops is often dumped directly into the Vaigai River, raising fears of water contamination and the spread of diseases.

Last year, a fine of ₹50,000 was imposed on violators for similar illegal dumping. However, the recurrence of the issue has frustrated locals, who say municipal enforcement remains weak and monitoring inadequate. Supporting these claims, a recent survey conducted by Madurai Corporation and environmental activists revealed that waste continues to be discharged at 177 points along the Vaigai River with 41 of those located within the corporation’s jurisdiction.

The latest incident near Nelpettai has reignited public anger, with environmentalists warning of long-term ecological damage and threats to aquatic life. Hindu Munnani reiterated its demand for immediate government intervention, emphasizing that protecting water resources must take precedence over vote-bank considerations.

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Madha Dental College Accused Of Encroaching Sri Sekkizhar Swamy Temple Land, Legal Action Initiated

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Prominent temple activist TR Ramesh has issued a legal notice to the Principal Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Religious Endowments Department and the Commissioner of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department, seeking urgent action against the illegal occupation of Sri Sekkizhar Swamy temple land by a Christian minority institution, Madha Dental College near Chennai.

According to the notice, the Soosaiya Peter Educational Trust, a registered Christian minority trust, and its managing trustee Mr. Soosaiya Peter, have allegedly been encroaching on the lands belonging to the Sri Sekkizhar Swamy Temple in Kundrathur, Kanchipuram District, since at least 2001. The land in question, measuring approximately 0.64 hectares across two survey numbers (1121/1 and 1080), has reportedly been used to construct and operate the Madha Dental College, which began functioning in 2006.

TR Ramesh asserts that there exists no lease agreement between the temple and the trust, labeling the occupation as illegal and “chronic encroachment.” He further alleges that such encroachment could not have occurred without active collusion by officials of the HR&CE Department, specifically the Executive Officer of the temple and the Regional Joint Commissioner.

In 2023, Mr. Soosaiya Peter filed a petition (W.P. No. 30701 of 2023) before a Division Bench of the Madras High Court, seeking to exchange the temple land, claiming he was a “lessee.” TR Ramesh filed an impleading petition in the same matter, presenting evidence that the Trust was, in fact, an encroacher and not a legitimate leaseholder. The court dismissed Peter’s petition on 12 December 2024, for want of prosecution.

However, Ramesh has sharply criticized the HR&CE Department for failing to inform the High Court of the pending Section 78 encroachment proceedings and for withholding crucial facts during court proceedings. He also raised concerns about a Senior Counsel, allegedly a DMK Member of Parliament, misrepresenting the law before the Division Bench by citing a government order that does not apply to temple lands.

The notice demands that the HR&CE Department:

  • Immediately evict the encroacher and reclaim the temple land and buildings, including over 10,000 sq. ft. of constructed space.

  • Calculate and collect rent for commercial use of the temple land from 2001 onwards, along with 12% compound interest.

  • File criminal complaints under Section 79-B of the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959.

  • Initiate disciplinary action against current and former Executive Officers of the temple and the Regional Joint Commissioner for dereliction of duty.

TR Ramesh also reiterated that while non-Hindu trusts may use temple lands with proper lease agreements and fair market rent, no trust—minority or otherwise—should be allowed to occupy temple lands by fraud, construct permanent buildings, and later claim ownership.

He stated that if no response is received from the authorities, he will move the Madras High Court seeking judicial intervention to recover temple lands and property unlawfully occupied for over two decades.

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Security Guard Mathew Sexually Assaults Minor At TN Govt Service Home, Arrested

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A shocking case of sexual assault has emerged from a government service home near Tambaram Sanatorium in Chennai, leading to the arrest of a security guard. The facility, meant to provide a safe environment for young women from across Tamil Nadu pursuing education in suburban colleges, is now under scrutiny after a horrifying incident.

A 13-year-old girl from Tirukovilur (Villupuram district) had been staying at the home for the past four days while preparing to join eighth grade at a Chromepet school. On 8 June 2025, a school holiday, she was assaulted early in the morning as she stepped outside. An unknown attacker covered her face with a cloth and sexually violated her. The assailant fled when the girl screamed, prompting other residents to rush to her aid. She was initially taken to Chromepet Government Hospital and later transferred to Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital due to a fractured leg.

Upon reviewing CCTV footage, the Chitlapakkam police identified the perpetrator as Mathew, a guard employed at the same facility. The victim, new to the home, revealed in her statement that the accused had threatened her into silence. Mathew had been appointed on compassionate grounds following his mother’s death—she had also worked at the center. His arrest has sparked outrage, raising serious concerns about safety in government-run shelters.

(With inputs from Nakkheeran)

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DMK Ally & Madurai CPI(M) MP Su Venkatesan Distorts Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s Speech On Thirupparankundram Temple To Abuse Sanatana Dharma

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CPI(M) leader and Madurai MP Su Venkatesan has come under fire for misrepresenting a recent speech by Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the historic Thirupparankundram Murugan temple.

In a social media post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Venkatesan claimed that Shah attempted to downplay the antiquity of the temple by referring to it as “a thousand years old.” Venkatesan shared a news card with a caption stating, “Thirupparankundram hill, a thousand years old,” says Amit Shah. Parankundram is a Tamil word three thousand years old. The conspiracy of Sanatana lies in reducing it to a thousand years. While claiming Sanskrit is tens of thousands of years old, their politics, from Keeladi to Thirupparankundram, is to confine Tamil within a thousand years.”

The news card read, “The DMK government has the audacity to call our thousand-year-old Thirupparankundra mountain as Sikandar Mountain. The DMK government is doing this for separatist and political gains. We should participate in the Muruga devotees’ conference to be held on June 22 and show our strength. – Union Home Minister Amit Shah

(At a meeting of party executives held in Madurai…)”

However, a closer look at the actual speech delivered by Amit Shah reveals no such remark. Speaking at a public event in Madurai, Shah said, “Saalon se, Bhagwan Murugan ke bhakt yahan par apni shraddha vyakt karte hain.”

Translation: “For years, Murugan devotees have demonstrated their devotion here.”

The official translator, relaying Shah’s remarks to the Tamil-speaking audience, clearly stated, “பல ஆயிரம் ஆண்டுகளாக முருக பக்தர்கள் இந்த ஆலயத்தில் பக்தியுடன் வழிபட்டு வருகின்றனர்.”

Translation: “For several thousand years, Murugan devotees have been worshipping at this temple.”

The statement makes it evident that neither Shah nor the translator made any attempt to reduce the historical significance or age of the temple. In fact, the translator emphasized the temple’s antiquity, directly referencing “several thousand years.”

Moreover, the assertion by Venkatesan that Thirupparankundram is 3,000 years old inadvertently strengthens the central point made by Murugan devotees — that the temple and its sacred geography are deeply rooted in Tamil and Hindu religious tradition.

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AIADMK Slams TN Police For Chit-Chatting And Laughing With POCSO Accused

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The AIADMK has strongly condemned the police seen casually chatting and laughing with the accused gang-rapists who were brought to court under the POCSO Act. Their IT Wing handle shared a video showing the police engaging in friendly conversation with the accused, who were also seen laughing. The said video has gone viral and sparked widespread outrage.

Responding to the incident, the AIADMK IT wing posted on their official X account, questioning, “What is happening in Tamil Nadu? Stalin’s police are laughing and chatting with the rapists who gang-raped a girl!! Even sex offenders have no fear in the corrupt DMK regime!! The police who chat with the rapists have no sense of guilt!!”

Case Background

Twelve individuals, including minors, have been arrested in connection with the gang rape of a young girl near Pallavaram. Five of the suspects are currently in custody, and the Kanchipuram Superintendent of Police is leading the ongoing investigation.

The victim, a 13-year-old girl from Pozhichalur, lived with her parents, who left for work every morning, leaving her alone at home. A man delivering water cans exploited this situation, initially pretending to be romantically interested in her before sexually assaulting her. Later, he and his accomplices seven boys and five teenagers gang-raped her.

The traumatic experience left the girl severely distressed, prompting her mother to take her to Chengalpattu Government Hospital for treatment. During the examination, doctors discovered she was pregnant. Devastated by the news, the girl’s mother reported the crime at the Pallavaram All Women’s Police Station.

Authorities registered a case under the POCSO Act and arrested twelve individuals, including Nandakumar (19), Sanjay (19), S. Sanjay (18) from East Tambaram, Surya (22) from Mudichur, and Nixon (22) from Pallavaram. Seven minors were sent to the Chengalpattu Juvenile Reformatory School, while the adults were presented in court and remanded to judicial custody.

Previously, five suspects—Sanjay, Surya, Nandakumar, Nixon, and S. Sanjay—were taken into police custody for interrogation. The questioning was conducted under the supervision of the Kanchipuram IG, along with the District SP and Thiruvallur District DSP, before they were returned to jail.

Disturbingly, when the five were brought into custody, they appeared to be smiling and relaxed, as if on a leisure outing, sparking public outrage. Social activists are now demanding stringent legal action against the perpetrators to ensure justice for the victim.

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Marad, Kerala: Navas, Linked to 2003 Marad Massacre, Vandalises Temple, Breaks Ayyappa Idol, Brutally Assaults Octogenarian Priest

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A religious site dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, known as the Ayyappa Bhajana Madam in Marad, was vandalized in a late-night attack, on 7 June 2025 sparking outrage. The assailant reportedly destroyed the Thulasithara, idols, smashed ritual lamps, and desecrated the Homakundam (sacred fire pit) before attacking the 80-year-old temple priest leaving him severely injured.

The priest’s cries alerted nearby residents and devotees, who rushed to the temple. Navas fled but then attempted to attack another temple, the nearby Marad Chottanikkara Temple, where he damaged its gate before being apprehended by the police and local residents.

Summary:

  • The accused, identified as Navas, a local resident who runs a catering business in Chennai, allegedly claimed affiliation with the Mujahideen group during the attack.
  • He forcibly entered the premises, destroyed the Ayyappa idol, and assaulted the temple’s elderly caretaker, leaving him with severe injuries. The priest is currently hospitalized.

Police sources initially suggested the accused may have mental health issues, a claim that has drawn skepticism, citing a pattern of similar explanations in past cases of religious desecration.

Marad has been a sensitive region since the 2003 Marad massacre, where eight Hindu fishermen were killed in a communal clash. The latest incident has reignited fears of escalating tensions.

Critics allege that Kerala’s law enforcement frequently dismisses such attacks as acts of “mental illness” rather than addressing potential communal motives. Comparisons were drawn to recent controversies, including:

  • The Guruvayur Tulsi plant desecration (where the accused was also labeled mentally ill).
  • A Kozhikode man’s false claim about INS Vikrant’s location during India-Pakistan tensions.

During his detention, Navas was reportedly uncooperative and aggressive, at one point invoking “Mohi-e-Deen” and challenging the police, threatening revenge. Authorities also recovered a bag from him containing an Arabic book with a green cover. Initial statements from the police suggested that Navas might be mentally unstable—a common claim in recent cases involving attacks on Hindu religious sites—but later comments from the Deputy Commissioner of Police indicated that no firm conclusion had been reached on his mental health status.

A multi-stakeholder meeting was convened in the aftermath, including representatives from political parties and community organisations, notably including the SDPI, the political wing of the now-banned Popular Front of India (PFI).

What has intensified public concern is Navas’s reported familial connection to an accused individual in the 2003 Marad massacre, in which eight Hindu fishermen were murdered in a communally charged incident. The 2003 tragedy continues to cast a long shadow over the region.

Commenting on the latest incident, Advocate Prakashbabu, BJP district president of Kozhikode, noted that the attack occurred on Bakrid and suggested that such an act might not have been carried out without encouragement or support. He called for a thorough investigation into possible extremist links.

The assault has sparked outrage among Hindus, who argue it highlights the growing threat posed by radical elements in Kerala. These groups have called on the state’s ruling LDF government and the UDF opposition to take decisive action against extremism and to refrain from what they allege is “vote bank appeasement politics.”

The police are continuing their investigation, and additional security has been deployed in sensitive areas to prevent further tensions.

(With inputs from Organiser)

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DMK Stooge Kamal Haasan’s Wealth Skyrockets To ₹305 Crore After DMK Came To Power In 2021

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Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan, who was announced as the DMK’s nominee for a Rajya Sabha seat, is under public scrutiny following the disclosure of his assets in nomination documents filed on 6 June 2025. The documents reveal that Haasan holds assets totaling ₹305.55 crore — comprising ₹59.69 crore in movable assets and ₹245.86 crore in immovable properties. Interestingly, his liabilities have remained unchanged at ₹49 crore over the past four years.

According to his latest income tax filings for 2023–24, Haasan reported earnings of ₹78.9 crore, a massive increase from ₹22.1 crore that was reported in 2019–20, when he filed his nomination for the Assembly elections in 2021.

His movable assets alone grew by nearly ₹15 crore since 2021, when he had declared ₹45.09 crore. As for immovable properties, they are now valued at ₹245.86 crore up from ₹131.84 crore just four years ago.

Among his immovable assets, Haasan owns four commercial buildings two in Alwarpet, one in Uthandi, and another in Sholinganallur — collectively valued at about ₹111.1 crore. He also possesses agricultural land in Vilpatti village, Dindigul, worth ₹22.24 crore.

Coming to luxury vehicles, he has replaced his BMW 730 LD (bought in 2015) and Lexus LX 570 (acquired in 2018) with updated models and has added a Mercedes-Benz to his collection since 2021.

Despite his transformation into a political figure, Haasan continues to identify professionally as an “artist” and lists his education as Class 8, completed at Sir M Ct. Muthiah Chettiar Boys Higher Secondary School in Purasaiwalkam.

However, this new avatar of Kamal Haasan — now a vocal supporter of the Dravidian party — contrasts sharply with the man he once presented himself to be. Before aligning with the DMK, his declared movable assets included ₹2.43 crore in bank accounts, ₹26.1 lakh in investments like mutual funds and stocks, ₹2.39 crore in insurance, ₹36.24 crore in personal loans given, and ₹3.69 crore in vehicles — notably the BMW and Lexus he no longer owns. This brought his total movable assets to just over ₹45 crore.

His immovable assets earlier consisted of ₹17.79 crore worth of agricultural land (about 35.59 acres), and commercial properties in Chennai worth ₹92.05 crore. He also held two residential properties in Chennai valued at ₹19.5 crore and co-owned a property in London estimated at ₹2.5 crore.

On the liabilities front, Haasan declared ₹49.5 crore — of which ₹33.16 crore was attributed to housing, mortgage, insurance, and other loans. The remaining ₹15.33 crore was money owed to individuals or private entities.

What’s striking is the sudden spike in Kamal Haasan’s income and assets — from a mere ₹9 crore declared the year before, and just ₹16 crore the year prior to that, to an explosive ₹78.9 crore in 2023–24.

The timing of this upward trajectory conveniently aligning with his political compromise and DMK’s nomination to the Rajya Sabha raises more than just eyebrows. It paints the picture of a man who has not only performed well on screen but has also proven to be an adept actor off-screen, turning political loyalty into personal gain, while leaving behind those who once stood by him and his party’s original ideals.

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