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‘Are You Government Agency Or Political Agency?’ Madras High Court Demands Answers From TN Police Over Puthiya Tamilagam Rally Permission Denial

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Madras High Court Demands Answers From TN Police Over Puthiya Tamilagam Rally Permission Denial

Justice P Velmurugan of the Madras High Court raised concerns over the Tamil Nadu police’s role in denying permission for a rally proposed by the Puthiya Tamilagam (PT) party. The court questioned whether the police acted as a “government agency or a political agency” when they rejected the rally application just a day before the scheduled date, despite the request being filed weeks earlier.

The issue arose from a petition filed by PT founder-president K. Krishnasamy, challenging the rejection of his party’s rally in Chennai. The Greater Chennai City Police Commissioner issued the rejection order on 6 November 2024, for a rally planned for 7 November 2024. Justice Velmurugan criticized the timing of the decision, emphasizing that such orders should be issued well in advance to avoid inconvenience and allow organizers to seek legal recourse if necessary.

The judge directed the police to explain their actions and granted them until 22 January 2025 to file a counter affidavit. The petitioner also sought ₹1 crore in compensation for the losses incurred by party members, who had traveled from various districts to participate in the rally.

Dr. Krishnasamy explained that the rally was organized to address demands, including the withdrawal of the 3% internal reservation granted to Arunthathiyars within the 18% Scheduled Castes quota for education and jobs. The party had initially applied for permission on 18 October 2024, to hold a march from Munroe statue to Chepauk.

Following a meeting with the Joint Commissioner of Police (Intelligence) on 26 October 2024, the venue was shifted to Rajarathinam Stadium in Egmore, with the revised application submitted the same day.

The party had also secured permission from the Raj Bhavan to submit a memorandum to the Governor after the rally. However, on 6 November 2024, the police cited “reliable information” suggesting that the number of participants would exceed the stated figure, potentially causing traffic disruptions and posing a law-and-order threat. A copy of the rejection order was reportedly found pasted on the wall of the party office on 7 November 2024, when participants had already assembled in Chennai.

Dr. Krishnasamy alleged that the last-minute denial caused significant hardship to party members, many of whom had spent considerable amounts on travel and accommodations. He further claimed that participants, including himself, were detained in a poorly ventilated hall for six hours on 7 November 2024, adding to their ordeal.

It is noteworthy that TN Police denied permission to BJP, PMK and other parties for protest requests with respect to the Anna University sexual assault. However, permission was granted to the DMK for protesting against TN Governor RN Ravi over the national anthem row.

(With inputs from The Hindu)

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Chennai Cop-Turned-Criminal: Special Sub-Inspector Sunny Lloyd Masterminds ₹20 Lakh Robbery, Flees After Years of Extortion

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The Commune
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Special Sub-Inspector Sunny Lloyd Masterminds ₹20 Lakh Robbery, Flees After Years of Extortion

Special Sub-Inspector (SSI) named Sunny Lloyd from Saidapet Police Station was implicated in a ₹20 lakh robbery case in Chennai following the kidnapping and extortion of Mohammed Kaus near Omandurar Hospital. Several individuals have been arrested in connection with the crime, including SSI Raja Singh, Income Tax Special Police (SP) Prabhu, and Income Tax Inspector Damodaran, who are suspected to have played roles in the theft.

Investigations revealed that SSI Sunny Lloyd was the mastermind behind the crime. Further inquiry uncovered that Lloyd had been involved in several extortion schemes, including four incidents in the past three months, which led to nearly ₹1 crore embezzlement. He is on the run, and the police have ramped up their efforts to apprehend him.

Investigations revealed Lloyd used the stolen money to open a high-end gym in Zam Bazaar and purchase a resort along the East Coast Road (ECR). He had also been engaged in criminal activities for over five years and had been dismissed from his position thrice.

(With Inputs From DT Next)

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DMK Had Promised Live Relay Of Assembly Proceedings In 2021 Manifesto, BJP TN Slams DMK For Going Back On Its Own Promise

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The Commune
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DMK Had Promised Live Relay Of Assembly Proceedings In 2021 Manifesto, BJP TN Slams DMK For Going Back On Its Own Promise

The Tamil Nadu BJP has criticized the ruling DMK government after opposition MLA speeches were cut short during the 2025 state assembly session, with only responses from DMK and its allied MLAs and ministers being shown. The BJP mocked the DMK, recalling their 2021 election manifesto promise to broadcast all assembly proceedings live, like Parliament and other states. However, the DMK has recently cut live coverage of opposition MLA speeches, including those of the Leader of the Opposition, while the Speaker expunged critical remarks from the assembly minutes.

In a post on social media platform X, the Tamil Nadu BJP took aim at the DMK, stating, “Chief Minister @mkstalin, what happened to promise number 375 from your 2021 elections? You promised to broadcast legislative sessions live like Parliament and other states, right? We know that this is another one of your promises vanish, like a kolam washed away in water. you can’t speak about the people’s problems outside, and if you fight for it you’ll be arrested. Even when you try to speak inside, you cannot broadcast in the media! So, what’s the end for people’s problems and your incompetence in this emergency regime? Your own promises will turn into bricks and build a tomb for this rogue governance… and that will be the end!”

The Tamil Nadu BJP’s criticism comes in response to the ruling DMK government’s decision to once again block the live telecast of opposition MLAs questioning the government during the 2025 Assembly session. This move has drawn widespread condemnation as an attempt to silence opposition voices, with some calling it a form of political fascism.

The controversy intensified amid ongoing issues such as the Anna University sexual harassment case. In protest, AIADMK members, the main opposition party, entered the Assembly wearing black shirts and badges that read “Who is that sir?” to highlight the fact that another individual linked to the harassment case had yet to be arrested. In response, the DMK government opted for a controversial approach by broadcasting only the speeches of DMK and its allied members during the session. For the remainder of the proceedings, the live feed displayed a blank screen with the message “Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Session 2025,” along with the government logo and an image of the assembly building. The broadcast resumed only when DMK and alliance MLAs spoke, effectively silencing the opposition.

In previous sessions, the camera was pointed toward DMK MLAs and ministers instead of focusing on opposition members, sparking outrage and criticism on social media.

This is not the first time such actions have been taken. In the past, the live feed was abruptly cut off during opposition protests, such as when opposition MLAs requested time to discuss the Kallakurichi issue.

During the 2023-24 budget session, AIADMK members staged a walkout, accusing the DMK government of airing only speeches from ministers and ignoring the opposition’s concerns about public issues. Opposition leader Edappadi Palaniswami had even asked Assembly Speaker Appavu to at least air his speech, but the Speaker demanded that Palaniswami submit his speech in advance, raising concerns about the government’s commitment to freedom of speech and expression.

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“You Called Tamil ‘Saniyan’ – What Social Justice Did You Achieve?” – NTK Chief Seeman Blasts EVR, Slams TVK Chief Actor-Turned-Politician Vijay For Calling Him Party’s ‘Philosophical Guide’

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The Commune
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NTK Chief Seeman Blasts EVR, Slams TVK Chief Actor-Turned-Politician Vijay For Calling Him Party's 'Philosophical Guide'

Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief Seeman has once again sharply criticized Dravidian ideologue EV Ramasamy Naicker (EVR), questioning the connection between him and social justice. Seeman mocked EVR’s controversial actions during the independence movement, challenging the rationality behind his decisions. He further criticized EVR for what he described as an anti-Tamil mindset.

This pointed criticism from Seeman comes in response to questions from reporters regarding his earlier remarks in which he had criticized actor turned politician Vijay for declaring EVR as one of his ideal leaders for the party. Speaking to reporters in Vadalur, Seeman stated, “In this world, everything is born from a language. As I speak the language, I am a Tamilian. I’ve been speaking this language for a long time. When a group of people live together, they are recognized as a race, and when that group stays in a specific area, the land boundary becomes defined as a national territory. Language provides everything — art, literature, culture, lifestyle, tradition, worship, history, and science. But if that language is saniyan, garbage, barbaric language, and asking Does your mother Tamil have horns? Did your Tamil mother fail to make you study for three thousand years? Hasn’t Tamil mother not made poets who wrote the Thirukkural, Silappatikaram, Manimekalai, Ainkurunuru, Pathittrupathu, Paripadal, and other Sangam literature to study?”

Seeman continued his critique, saying, “In what language did EVR write, who called ‘Tamil’ a Saniyan? You wrote in that very ‘Saniyan,’ didn’t you? When you despised my language and considered it to nothing, Then what kind of social change, reform, or politics there can be? The fundamentals are wrong. Tell me, isn’t that so? I possess the world’s best principles — the Thirukkural — but you called it ‘sh*t.’ Kamban, an enemy; Elango Adigal, an enemy; Valluvar, another enemy… You’ve dismissed everything of mine as rubbish. Then, who are you to talk about social change and what’s good?” Seeman went on to question, “If he (EVR) is meant to be a policy guide for the TVK, then you should say how?”

Seeman continued his harsh criticism, saying, “Is this about women’s rights? Is it a woman’s right to say that if you have desires, you can have a physical relationship with your mother, daughter, or sister and be happy? I want you to answer that. Whether liquor prohibition? You say he cut down thousands of coconut trees on his land. You call him a rationalist, right? I’m a farmer (declaring), ‘You cannot collect toddy from my farm, and that’s it.’ Is cutting down trees rationalism? A action wise person would be (say), ‘You don’t have the right to collect toddy from my land.’ Let’s put that aside as he also fought for liquor prohibition, but didn’t he say, ‘Which country in the world doesn’t have alcohol? Everyone is consuming it and telling people not to drink is like don’t sleep with married wife. Now do you agree with him here?”

Seeman, taking a direct jab at EVR and the concept of social justice, said, “Someone should clarify whether EVR truly has a connection to social justice, or whether our leader Annaimuthu is the one connected to social justice and reservation. Who fought for and secured these rights; was it Annaimuthu or EVR? Don’t speak of something and turn this into a political stage and make me angry.”

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‘Why Are 889 Teachers Assigned To Schools With No Students?’ VCK MP Ravikumar Questions DMK Govt

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The Commune
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'Why Are 889 Teachers Assigned To Schools With No Students?' VCK MP Ravikumar Questions DMK Govt

Viluppuram MP and General Secretary of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Ravikumar, has urged the ruling DMK government to appoint two teachers to each of the 2,758 single-teacher schools in Tamil Nadu. In this regard, he has written a letter to the DMK Minister of School Education, Anbil Mahesh, highlighting the issue. Ravikumar also raised concerns about the overall teacher shortage in the state, pointing out that while 496 schools have no students enrolled, there are still 889 teachers assigned to these vacant institutions.

The recently released 2023-24 report by the Department of School Education and Literacy, which operates under the Union Ministry of Education, highlights Tamil Nadu’s success in school education. However, Ravikumar pointed out that while progress has been made, there is still a gap when compared to Kerala, which currently ranks first in school education.

In Tamil Nadu, 2,758 schools operate with only a single teacher, serving 80,586 students. Ravikumar stressed the importance of appointing at least two teachers to these schools to ensure better education quality.

He also raised concerns about the overall teacher shortage in the state. Despite 496 schools being completely devoid of students, there are 889 teachers still assigned to these institutions. Ravikumar called for a reevaluation of such situations and for a more effective deployment of teaching resources.

Addressing the issue of student dropouts, Ravikumar highlighted that 10% of Scheduled Caste students drop out after 8th grade. He emphasized that combating child labor requires preventing these dropouts and creating a situation where dropouts are minimized, if not entirely eliminated.

Additionally, Ravikumar noted the neglect of school libraries, advocating for an increase in the number of books available to students and calling for better infrastructure to foster learning.

Viluppuram MP D. Ravikumar via his official X account stated, “The UDISE+ report for the year 2023-24 has now been released by the Department of School Education and Literacy, under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is gratifying that the Tamil Nadu government is doing well in school education. Especially compared to 2019, school education in Tamil Nadu has seen significant progress. The work that you are undertaking to improve school education, especially government schools, under the wise guidance of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, is commendable. Tamil Nadu should surpass Kerala, which is currently the top state in school education. I kindly request you to take the following steps. 

  • One-teacher schools should be abolished: There are 2758 schools in Tamil Nadu with only one teacher. It has been found that 80,586 students study in those schools. Managing a school with only one teacher will severely affect the quality of education. We can imagine what the quality of education of the 80,586 students studying in those schools will be. I urge that these schools should be immediately converted to schools with at least two teachers.
  • The number of teachers should be increased: The number of teachers in Tamil Nadu is relatively low. Due to this, the teacher-student ratio is 24. Although this is less than the national average of 25, it is higher compared to many states. Not only that, but there are also only 9 teachers per school in Tamil Nadu on average. That number is more than 20 in many states. Similarly, the average student enrollment is 221 per school in Tamil Nadu, which is also higher than in many states. There are 496 schools where not a single student is enrolled. It has been revealed that 889 teachers are working in those schools. This worrying situation needs to be changed.
  • Dropout rate should be eliminated: Tamil Nadu has completely eliminated the dropout rate in primary and secondary education. However, the dropout rate in higher education is 5.45%. Although this is lower than the national average, in the neighboring state of Kerala, the dropout rate in higher education is only 2.18%. SC and ST students drop out in the eighth grade in the highest numbers. In higher education (from class 9 to class 12), the gross enrollment ratio (GER) of SC students is 90.3, out of which males are 86.5 and females are 94.3. In the same higher education, the enrollment ratio (GER) of ST students is 89.1. About 10 percent of SC and ST students drop out after the eighth grade, with males being more numerous. There is a direct link between dropout and child labor. Child labor cannot be eradicated without preventing dropout in school education. Considering this fact, I request you to take steps to bring about a situation where dropout is completely absent in Tamil Nadu.
  • Increase the number of books in school libraries: Our honorable Chief Minister is responsible for creating the largest libraries in the Indian states. However, the libraries in schools are relatively neglected. It has been revealed that, on average, there are 406 books in the libraries per school in Tamil Nadu. In nearby Kerala, this number is 2,783 and in Delhi, it is 5,958. A report states that 99.94% of government schools in Tamil Nadu and 95.79% of private schools have libraries. However, in my direct research, I have found that students do not use these libraries much. This situation needs to be changed. Additionally, the number of books in school libraries should be increased. I request that action be taken on this matter, especially during the Chennai Book Fair.“

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TVK Cadres Frustrated With Vijay’s Work-From-Home Politician Mode, Party Slipping Under The Control Of A Trio

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The Commune
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TVK Cadres Frustrated With Vijay's Work-From-Home Politician Mode, Party Slipping Under The Control Of A Trio

Actor-turned-politician Vijay, who entered Tamil Nadu politics with a bold declaration that the “Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam would form the next government,” has largely remained inactive in recent months. His once-enthusiastic fan club members, who joined politics with great hope, are now expressing disappointment, feeling that the party is stagnating. The issue is that three individuals at the top of the party structure seem to have complete control, including Vijay.

Vijay’s father, SA Chandrasekhar, had long harboured plans to push his son into politics, aligning his film career with political themes. Over the years, they carefully cultivated Vijay’s fan base, preparing them for the eventual political journey. What began as a fan club gradually evolved into a charity club and eventually into a more politically focused people’s organization. Vijay routinely engaged with his fan base, inviting them to meet, share meals, and receive gifts while reinforcing the notion that only club members would have importance within the political party.

He often emphasized the need for hard work, declaring that only those who dedicated themselves to the cause would have the chance to compete in elections. Many fans took this to heart, investing their time and money into the effort and working tirelessly for the cause.

Vijay Makkal Mandram, aligned with welfare activities, had operated similarly to political parties, directly reaching out to people without massive publicity. Yet, despite the fanfare, Vijay’s political moves seem to have hit a roadblock.

He started the party as promised but has given significant positions and authority to a select few. Only a small number of individuals hold real power, particularly two prominent figures at the state level: a former MLA and the one who formulates the party’s strategy. A report by Dinamalar says the third key player is allegedly an IRS officer with an influential role within the Income Tax Department. It seems Vijay is merely executing the decisions made by these three individuals.

Some state leaders have allegedly manipulated the situation to gain favour with Vijay, having lower-level workers praise them in letters submitted to the party headquarters. These letters are presented to Vijay, who, after reading them, showers praise on the state leaders.

This centralization of power seems to have left Vijay, typically known for his independent nature, sidelined. Rather than reaching out directly to the people of Tamil Nadu to expand his party, he seems to be kept in a controlled environment, with only a select few allowed access to him.

As a result, Vijay’s party has failed to attract leaders from other disgruntled factions, including those from the DMK, AIADMK, and Naam Tamilar Katchi. It is alleged that a prominent female figure from the Naam Tamilar Party, who was interested in joining Vijay’s camp out of frustration with Seeman’s leadership, has been blocked by the influential trio surrounding Vijay.

Even when Vijay wished to personally meet flood-affected individuals to provide relief, his inner circle advised against it. They argued that such direct interaction could lead to chaos, prompting them to arrange a controlled relief effort, with affected people bussed to Panayur instead.

Despite the grand ambitions and promises, the party has yet to establish a clear administrative structure across the state, and crucial positions remain vacant. If this leadership vacuum continues, it’s unlikely that the party will be able to present a strong challenge in the 2026 assembly elections. Many within the party are now concerned about its future.

(With inputs from Dinamalar)

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Dravidian Model ‘Democracy’: DMK Govt Gags Telecast Of Assembly Session, Opposition Speeches Cut, Blank Screens Dominate

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The Commune
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TN: DMK government censored opposition voices during the 2025 Assembly session by selectively airing live telecast.

The ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu, which had previously engaged in expunging criticism against government from the assembly minutes, has once again sparked controversy by not airing the live telecast of opposition MLAs questioning the government during the 2025 Assembly session. This move has been widely condemned as a blatant attempt to suppress opposition voices and has been described as an extreme form of political fascism.

The controversy arises amid the Anna University sexual harassment case and other ongoing issues. In protest, opposition party AIADMK members, the main opposition party entered the legislative assembly wearing black shirts with badges reading “Who is that sir?” to highlight that another individual linked to the harassment case has not yet been arrested. In this context, the DMK government has adopted a controversial tactic of only broadcasting speeches from DMK and its allied members during the 2025 Assembly session. For the rest of the proceedings, the live telecast displayed a blank screen with the message “Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Session 2025,” accompanied by the government logo and an image of the assembly building. The broadcast resumed only when DMK and alliance MLAs spoke, effectively excluding the voices of opposition members. In previous session, instead of focusing the live camera on the speaking opposition MLA, the camera was directed towards DMK MLAs and ministers, which sparked widespread controversy and criticism in social media.

This is not the first time such actions have occurred. In the past, the live telecast of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has been abruptly cut off during opposition protests, such as when opposition MLAs demanded time to discuss the Kallakurichi issue.

Tamilnadu Legislative Assembly live telecast has been severed abruptly as opposition MLA’s protest demanding time to discuss Kallakurichi issue.
byu/vignesh_kannan inTamilNadu

Similarly, during the 2023-24 budget session, AIADMK members staged a walkout, accusing the ruling DMK government of only airing the speeches of ministers while excluding the opposition’s addresses on issues affecting the public. They also claimed they were not given adequate time to speak in the House.

At that time, opposition leader Edappadi Palaniswami requested the Assembly Speaker, Appavu, to at least air his speech, but the Speaker insisted that Palaniswami must provide details of his speech in advance for consideration, raising concerns about the state’s commitment to freedom of speech and expression.

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Are The Protests By Islamists An Attempt To Rename Lord Murugan’s Thiruparankundram Hill As Sikandar Hill?

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The Commune
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Are The Protests By Islamists An Attempt To Rename Lord Murugan's Thiruparankundram Hill As Sikandar Hill?

The alleged attempt to rename the revered Thiruparankundram Hills as Sikandar Hill has sparked widespread outrage among Hindu organizations and devotees, who view it as a direct assault on the cultural and religious identity of the sacred site. A consultative meeting is scheduled to be held on 12 January 2025 at the RSD Tirumana Mandapam, Sannathi Street, Thiruparankundram, to oppose the alleged attempt to rename the first house in the six-unit complex on Thiruparankundram Kandarmalai as Sikandarmalai. The meeting, organized by Hindu organizations, devotees, and other groups, will also discuss plans for a continuous protest to protect the sanctity of the hill.

Controversy Over Dargah Practices

Recent tensions have arisen after an incident involving Syed Abu Thakir, a 53-year-old resident of Milambatti, Rajapalayam. Thakir attempted to sacrifice a goat at the dargah on Thiruparankundram Hill but was stopped by police. The action has led to protests by members of the SDPI party and several Islamic organizations, who allege that Muslims are being denied permission to offer prayers at the dargah.

However, Tamil Nadu’s social media verification agency has dismissed these claims, stating: “Fake news that permission to hold prayers at Thiruparankundram Malai Dargah has been denied!.”

However, protests and campaigns alleging religious discrimination have continued.

Hindu Organizations Respond

Hindu organizations have vehemently opposed the alleged attempts to rename the sacred Thiruparankundram hill as Sikandar Hills and alter its cultural identity. Hindu Makkal Katchi leader Arjun Sampath and other prominent figures will attend the meeting on 12 January 2025.

As reported in Dinamalar, Madurai district leader Solai Kannan expressed concerns, stating: “There is a Kashi Vishwanath temple on Thiruparankundram hill. From time to time, the vel is taken to the Kashi Vishwanath temple via the Palani Andavar temple hill path.

Saying ‘we will slaughter goats’ over the head of Lord Muruga, who resides at the foot of the hill, is an act of denigrating and insulting Lord Muruga. It hurts the minds of the devotees who go to the Kashi Vishwanath temple and is an act of taking away the right of worship and traditions of Hindus.”

Kannan further alleged that certain groups are conspiring to usurp Thiruparankundram Hill and create religious tensions. “Printing calendars and posters with the name Sikandarmalai, preventing devotees from accessing the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and attempting to change the identity of Lord Muruga’s sacred site are deliberate acts of provocation. These actions are intended to create unrest and violate the rights and traditions of Hindus,” he said.

The consultative meeting aims to galvanize support against the alleged renaming and prevent further encroachments. Hindu organizations and devotees have called for continuous protests to safeguard Thiruparankundram Hill’s sanctity and preserve its religious heritage.

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How Dravidian Leaders Throughout History Have Discredited And Derogated Communism And Communists

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The Commune
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The ideological chasm between communism and Dravidian politics in Tamil Nadu has came to the forefront, as Nilgiris MP and DMK Deputy General Secretary A Raja’s disparaging remarks about communist ideology triggered outrage within the alliance. While cadres voiced their discontent, state leadership brushed aside the controversy, prioritizing alliance stability.

In the wake of Nilgiris MP and DMK Deputy General Secretary A Raja mocking communist ideology, significant unrest was sparked within the alliance, with cadres visibly enraged. However, state leaders chose to overlook the issue, citing alliance considerations. Even the newly elected CPI(M) TN Secretary, P Shanmugam, expressed that their support for the DMK would continue, but only during elections.

Is this the first time such tensions have arisen? It appears not. The communists, who had been a strong force since independence—championing labour rights against the British and advocating for workers—have now seen their influence erode to the same Dravidian forces they once stood against. Throughout history, communist sympathizers warned of Dravidian politics, but the communist party has largely succumbed. Today, it seems to have become little more than a mouthpiece and ally, working to further the DMK’s agenda.

Ismath Basha, the editor of Samaran magazine, issued an early warning for the communists in 1954: “If we allow the DMK to grow, it will eventually transform into a fascist movement. Even if its true nature is not visible to our eyes today, the elements of fascism embedded in the DMK’s foundation should be clear to any Marxist.”

In this context, let’s examine some instances where Dravidian leaders ridiculed communism and its philosophy, only to later rise to the pinnacle of power politics. Below are a few notable examples.

  • On 27 July 1952, Dravidian ideologue EV Ramasamy Naicker (referred to as Periyar by his followers) wrote in his magazine Viduthalai, “Indian Congress, Indian Socialist, Indian Communist, Indian Onion’ist—any party with ‘Indian’ in its name are wage earners for the Paapan (ridiculing name for Brahmins), the northern wage earners; their replicas. They are the sworn enemies who relish in the labour of Dravidian. Therefore, this resistance to Hindi is a resistance against the domination and exploitation by all of them collectively.”
  • On 5 August 1955, he wrote in his magazine Viduthalai, “Let’s take the communists. They claim that the birthplace of knowledge in the world is there, a place where intelligent people are produced. But our country’s communists consist of great scoundrels, fraudsters, rioters, and anarchists who incite robbery and murder.”
  • On 4 November 1973, EVR, speaking in Trichy, mocked and ridiculed the communists, saying, “These communists have no influence among the people. If they stand alone, they cannot even get five votes. Yet, they also act like a party and give them advertisements.”
  • On 4 November 1973, in another speech in Trichy,  Naicker mocked and ridiculed the communists, saying, “The communist’s job is to lick someone’s feet and grow his belly. He has no allegiance to anyone. If we are strong, he is with us; if the Brahmin (Paapan) is strong, he is with him. If someone else is strong, he is with them. The communists are the most unprincipled group in the world.”
  • In 1945, during a speech titled “Situation of Dravidians (Dravidar Nilai)” at Kudanthai, Annadurai stated, “Communists are thieves and robbers.” He said, “In Chennai, a thief who steals from a passerby on China Bazaar Street will panic and flee, while those nearby will try to catch him. But the thief’s accomplices will distract the crowd, shouting, ‘Here is the thief, there is the thief!’ As a result, everyone will be misled, abandoning the true path to chase after a false lead and returning home exhausted. The communists’ behaviour today is like that of the thief’s accomplice who helps divert attention from the real issue.”

This article is based on an X thread by Sundar Raja Chola.

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DMK MP A Raja Mocks Communists, CPI-M Punch Lands Soft

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The Commune
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DMK MP A Raja Mocks Communists, CPI-M Punch Lands Soft

Nilgiris MP and Deputy General Secretary of the DMK, A Raja, has sparked controversy within the DMK alliance by mocking communists. He stated that while communism’s ideology is pure, its leaders have become corrupt, a remark that has caused a stir among alliance partners.

DMK leader Raja made these comments on communists while participating in the 7th-anniversary celebration of the Chennai Pachaiyappan College Readers’ Circle and the release ceremony of the annual magazine ‘Sol’ on 7 January 2025 at Pachaiyappan College in Chennai. His speech visibly upset communist figures, with Marxist leaders condemning Raja for his remarks.

Raja stated, “Philosophies emerge in the world, and leaders come to promote them. However, when such leaders arise, the philosophy gradually deteriorates because of their selfishness. Is there a greater leader than Karl Marx? Do you know how poor he was while writing Das Kapital? Swaminathan Sharma has written about this, and you should read it.

Swaminathan Sharma wrote about Karl Marx, ‘The pens that filled with writing could not be filled with ink. His three children died, and he couldn’t afford coffins. Another child was drinking milk from his mother’s breast, but she had no milk to give because she herself wasn’t eating. The child bit her breast, and blood flowed from the wound.’ This is not a lie; it has been documented. When this great man died, not even four or seven people stood by him, but the communist ideology he wrote created a massive impact on the soil, particularly lighting up Russia. There is no damage to philosophy as long as there were leaders like Friedrich Engels or Lenin who upheld it.”

The DMK leader continued, “But then came Stalin, who slightly weakened it, and I’m not referring to our Stalin, but that Stalin. Our own Stalin is a great leader with a strong philosophy. However, during Stalin’s era, Russia’s principles started to dilute. Later, leaders like Khrushchev and Gorbachev took over. What caused the collapse of a country that had united all the great nations and nationalities to build a powerful Soviet Russia under socialist ideology, a country that stood against the wealthy superpower America? It was because of a bad leader named Gorbachev.”

He continued, “No matter how great a philosophy is, if the next generation of leaders handling it with flaw and selfishness, the ideology will fail.”

Raja immediately buttressed and justified the DMK dynastic politics and the Dravidian movement. However, his subsequent statements stirred controversy.

He stated, “The decline in faith among leaders in philosophy leads to its downfall. There is nothing wrong with the communist philosophy; communism is perfect. But it failed and became weak because its leaders who propounded corrupt and self-serving.”

Raja’s remarks have provoked strong reactions from communist cadres, deepening the rift within the alliance. However, state leaders avoided commenting on the issue, instead redirecting their focus to the DMK’s agenda, which included criticism of the central government and the Governor of Tamil Nadu.

P. Shanmugam, elected as the CPI(M) TN Secretary, criticized A. Raja’s speech while speaking to journalists, stating, “A. Raja’s speech is going viral on social media. What he says is completely wrong. Are the leaders’ activities becoming weak?” The communist leader wanted to criticize the DMK but, as expected, refrained from doing so directly due to alliance considerations. Instead of taking a jab, he simply said, “The people and the media know how we work.”

Communist MP Su Venkatesan, who previously spoke out against the DMK over administrative failures, remained utterly silent on Raja’s remarks. Instead, he focused on the Tungsten issue, where the central government decided to withhold the proposal. This shift in focus is seen as a diversionary tactic employed by the DMK alliance to draw attention away from the DMK’s administrative shortcomings.

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