Hindu Munnani has criticized the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to allocate land for cemeteries in 16 districts, claiming it reflects a biased approach that neglects the needs of Hindu communities. The group pointed out that many Hindus in rural areas of the state continue to face difficulties due to encroached cremation grounds and limited access to proper burial or cremation facilities.
In a social media statement, Hindu Munnani condemned, “After the DMK came to power, for Hindus it means temple demolitions. For Christians, it means the establishment of cemeteries in 16 districts! This itself is proof of the anti-Hindu DMK’s Dravidian Model of governance!! The All India Christian Council (AICCC) has announced that the ruling DMK government has silently allocated land for graveyards in 16 districts. This has caused widespread dissatisfaction among the public. While Hindus in many Tamil Nadu villages are struggling with encroached cremation grounds and lack of access to burial sites, the government’s allocation of land to Christian organizations which already own the second-largest amount of land after the government in India for the sake of minority votes is highly condemnable.”
திமுக ஆட்சிக்கு வந்த பின் இந்துக்கள் என்றால் ஆலயங்கள் இடிப்பு… கிறிஸ்துவர்கள் என்றால் 16 மாவட்டங்களில் கல்லறை தோட்டம் அமைப்பு!
இதுவே இந்து விரோத திமுகவின் திராவிட மாடல் ஆட்சிக்கு சாட்சி!!
ஆளும் திமுக அரசு சத்தமே இல்லாமல் 16 மாவட்டங்களுக்கு கல்லறை தோட்டங்களுக்கு இடம் ஒதுக்கீடு… pic.twitter.com/ZpUavlJ0r5
The Kerala High Court on Friday posed pointed questions to Kerala University Registrar K S Anil Kumar, who has challenged his recent suspension, asking how the image of ‘Bharat Mata’ could be considered a religious symbol or how its display could result in a law-and-order problem.
Justice N Nagaresh, hearing Kumar’s plea, declined to grant interim relief against the suspension order and sought clarifications on the reasons behind the cancellation of a private event attended by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, held at the University Senate Hall on 25 June 2025.
Kumar was suspended on 2 July 2025 by Kerala University Vice Chancellor Dr Mohanan Kunnummal for allegedly cancelling permission for the programme mid-way, citing the display of a portrait of Bharat Mata carrying a saffron flag. The portrait, displayed at the venue, allegedly triggered tensions between the SFI (the student wing of the CPI(M)) and the ABVP (student wing of the BJP).
During the hearing, the court questioned whether the image of Bharat Mata could truly be classified as a religious symbol and sought clarity on what “provocative” element in the portrait could have led to a law and order issue. Justice Nagaresh further asked what problem could arise in Kerala from displaying such an image.
The Registrar told the court that the university’s security officer had flagged the image as a religious symbol and, given the escalating tension between student groups, he decided to revoke the hall’s sanction. He claimed the cancellation was issued before the Governor arrived on stage and said he had proof to that effect.
The Vice Chancellor, however, alleged in the suspension order that the Registrar cancelled the programme’s sanction after it had already started and while the Governor — who also serves as the University’s Chancellor — was on stage, thereby embarrassing the institution.
The court noted that the Vice Chancellor is authorised to issue orders in the absence of the university syndicate and that the senate would have to ratify the suspension later. It also questioned whether the situation should have been handled differently, given the presence of the Governor at the event.
Justice Nagaresh remarked that the exact nature of the law and order issue remains unclear, and directed the police to file a report clarifying whether there was indeed a serious disturbance. A detailed reply affidavit has also been sought from the Registrar.
The matter is now listed for further hearing on Monday, 7 July 2025.
A disturbing incident involving a group of Hindu women in Milton Keynes has sparked fresh concerns about rising anti-Hindu hate in the UK. Advocacy group Insight UK reported the incident via social media on 4 July 2025, stating that ten Indian Hindu women were verbally and physically attacked by three young boys at Willen Lake on the evening of 15 June 2025.
According to Insight UK, the boys, believed to be between 10 and 12 years old, allegedly shouted Islamic slogans, used religiously abusive language, threw stones, and even hurled a large log at the women. The group, who were boating at the time, were reportedly cornered, shaken, and one woman suffered a panic attack during the confrontation.
The attackers’ identities are currently unknown, and Insight UK has raised urgent concerns about possible radicalisation or grooming of minors involved in such hate-driven behaviour. A video of the incident was reportedly recorded by one of the women, and local authorities have been urged to take swift action.
On 15 June 2025, around 5:45 PM, a group of 10 Indian women boating at Willen Lake, in Milton Keynes, were verbally and physically attacked by three boys (aged… pic.twitter.com/7KTncK132B
The incident has not yet been reported in mainstream news outlets or acknowledged in official police communications. Insight UK has called on the public to report hate incidents, preserve evidence such as photos and videos, and support victims within their communities.
Second Hate Incident Reported in Recent Weeks: Harrow Assault Under Investigation
This report follows an earlier case of alleged anti-Hindu violence in Harrow, northwest London, where three Hindu men were injured in a racially aggravated assault on 30 May 2025. The incident, initially described in local media as a “fight,” was later identified by Insight UK and community publication The Commune as an attack targeting Hindu men – two of Sri Lankan Tamil descent and one British Indian.
According to the family of one victim, the assailants questioned the men about their ethnic background shortly before launching a brutal, unprovoked attack. One of the suspects was described as wearing a Moroccan football jersey with “Hakimi” and the number 2. Two of the victims were allegedly knocked unconscious.
While the Metropolitan Police initially claimed there was no evidence of racial motivation, they have since reclassified the case as a racially aggravated assault. No arrests have been made to date.
Both cases were brought to light by Insight UK, which has been actively documenting and reporting hate crimes and bias incidents targeting the British Hindu community. The group is urging local law enforcement and national authorities to take visible, consistent action to address growing concerns about religiously motivated violence and community-specific targeting.
Three Hindu boys were brutally attacked and left hospitalised in Harrow, London, after being asked about their religion.
Police have appealed for witnesses and are treating it as a racially motivated crime.
On 4 July 2025, the Supreme Court agreed to hear the Tamil Nadu government’s challenge to a 21 May 2025 order from the Madras High Court, which had stayed the implementation of nine state laws enacted in 2020 concerning the appointment process for Vice Chancellors in state universities.
A bench comprising Justices P.S. Narasimha and R. Mahadevan issued notices to the original petitioners from the High Court proceedings after listening to senior advocate A.M. Singhvi, who represented the state government.
These nine laws had previously been upheld by the Supreme Court using its special authority under Article 142 of the Constitution, after ruling that the Governor’s decision to refer the bills to the President was unconstitutional.
Despite taking up the case, the apex court declined to suspend the High Court’s stay order. The case has now been clubbed with an earlier transfer petition. The bench also allowed the Tamil Nadu government to request an expedited hearing before the Chief Justice of India.
The High Court’s interim stay was granted in response to a writ petition filed by K. Venkatachalapathy, a Tirunelveli-based lawyer. The court found that the University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations of 2018 took precedence over the state’s legislation, based on the constitutional principle of repugnancy.
The petitioner before the High Court had challenged the state’s laws for allegedly conflicting with UGC guidelines, particularly regarding the appointment procedure of Vice Chancellors.
In its special leave petition, prepared by senior advocate P. Wilson, the DMK-led government argued that courts should generally refrain from granting interim relief in cases questioning the constitutional validity of legislation, citing a 2014 Supreme Court judgment. The state asserted that the interim stay had effectively granted final relief at an early stage, as it stripped the government of the power to appoint Vice Chancellors — authority that had previously been moved from the Governor to the state through the contested laws.
Additionally, the state criticized the timing and procedure of the High Court’s stay. It noted that the petition had been admitted during the court’s vacation period without any demonstration of urgency, allegedly in violation of an 29 April 2025 notification restricting vacation hearings to extremely urgent cases.
The government further contended that the High Court’s vacation bench did not provide sufficient opportunity to present its case or respond to the petition before staying the laws. It also emphasized that the statutes in question had already received deemed assent from the Supreme Court in the landmark State of Tamil Nadu vs Governor of Tamil Nadu case.
Lastly, the state accused the High Court of rushing through the interim hearing and basing its decision on irrelevant considerations.
Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, known to his social media followers as “The Liver Doc,” has built a formidable online persona as a crusader against ‘non-mainstream’ medicine, loudly decrying Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Yoga, and other Indic healing systems as “pseudoscience.” His latest online tirade was directed at Indian chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi, who had simply posted a family photo on Doctor’s Day, celebrating his loved ones who practice various forms of medicine — from Ayurveda to physiotherapy.
Philips accused Gujrathi of “normalizing pseudoscience” and dismissed his entire family as “not real doctors.” Yet a closer look at Philips’ own professional affiliations exposes a gaping hole in the credibility of his crusade.
Now let’s talk about the double standards of this “liver doctor”.
He works at Rajagiri Hospital, a Christian missionary-run institution.
Now this hospital offers the mainstream “evidence based” medicine and also, guess what? Hosts an Ayurveda department – something Philips denounces heavily.
In fact, the hospital themselves address these Ayurveda practitioners that Philips hates as …. drum roll… “doctors”!!!
Add to this, Philips’ pet peeve, Yoga, is also endorsed by the same hospital.
Now, here’s where things get even more interesting. The hospital also boasts an elaborate pastoral healing ministry!
This unit invokes the healing power of God, provides Holy Communion, sacramental reconciliation, and hosts daily masses for patients and their families — all under the banner of “spiritual care.”
For all the virtue signalling and shaming he does on his X handle and via podcasts too, by appearing on these platforms as an “expert”, he is unable to do the same with the place of his employment! So much for being a crusader.
If Philips genuinely believes Ayurveda is pseudoscience and healing prayers are unscientific, why is he comfortable working at an institution that promotes both? Why does his righteous indignation stop at the hospital gates? If he’s willing to lambast strangers on the internet, mock homeopaths, physiotherapists, and cosmetologists, and ridicule Yoga as ineffective, why has he never publicly called out his own hospital’s religious and traditional healing practices?
Rajagiri Hospital’s chaplaincy page states, “We facilitate pastoral care to all who come to the hospital… Our motto ‘We care, We cure’ is a proclamation of our firm commitment to invoke the healing power of God upon the whole person, body and soul.”
Maybe they did not consult with Philips before they posted it on the website? But now that he knows, where is his rage about this? Where are his fact-check threads debunking “divine healing” or mocking priests distributing Holy Communion for recovery? If he truly believes in medical ethics and scientific purity, what explains his continued employment at a hospital that blurs the line between medicine and faith healing?
Double Standards And Bias
Dr. Philips’ selective outrage also reveals a deeper ideological and cultural bias. He targets Ayurveda and Yoga, the pillars of India’s own civilizational knowledge, while staying conspicuously silent about similar or even more fantastical claims made by his hospital’s Christian healing ministry. His critics rightly ask: why does he never speak against “miracle prayer meetings” or faith-based healing sessions that happen within his own religious tradition?
Even more revealing is the hospital’s commitment to pastoral visits, rosary devotion, and sacramental rituals as part of its “compassionate care”, practices no less unscientific than homeopathy or Ayurveda. Yet they’re apparently exempt from the Liver Doc’s laser-focused scorn. If his scientific ethics were consistent, he would be calling for the removal of the chapel before demanding the shutdown of Ayurveda colleges.
The AYUSH Question
Dr. Philips often claims that AYUSH systems are not real medicine. But in India, under the Ministry of AYUSH, these systems are legally recognized, their practitioners licensed, and many have state-run colleges and dedicated research centers. Whether or not one personally agrees with these systems, to claim their practitioners are “not doctors” is not just scientifically reductive but legally incorrect.
In contrast, the “healing ministry” he works under is not regulated by any medical council. Yet there’s not a peep from him about how unscientific that is. It raises a fundamental question: Does Dr. Philips’ science only go one way?
When a netizen named Taleb asked the same guy to prove his statements with statistics, Philips shifted the goalpost and commented about “manners”.
He even quoted this screenshot portraying himself as a “victim”.
He wrote, “The mathematical randomness, probability and uncertainty of the philosophical ad hominem from Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Sigh.”
And when netizens pointed out at how Philips was left speechless after this interaction, he tried to prove it was a win for him by saying, “Lol! Taleb’s ad hominem on me is what a win for Ayurveda and Homeopathy sympathizers from Indian #MedTwitter looks like. Not rational or logical arguments directed to me. Looks like every #MedTwitter troll and science illiterate who pisses their pants when I enter the chat is now celebrating in their echo chambers.”
Let us also not forget that his father, Dr. Philip Augustine, was among the accused in a 2009 organ trafficking case involving Lakeshore Hospital in Kochi. Although Dr. Abby Philips has denied the allegations, calling them false and politically motivated, the case remains part of the public record, with summons issued to several doctors.
In 2023, he peddled fake news by falsely claiming that the National Medical Commission (NMC) removed the Ashoka emblem from its logo and replaced it with an image of the Hindu deity Dhanwantari. He referred to the updated logo as a sign of “India’s entry into pseudoscience hell.”
However, the NMC’s officiating chairman BN Gangadhar clarified that the logo had always included Dhanwantari in black-and-white, and only a color version was added for printability. He emphasized that there was no removal of the Ashoka emblem and no significant change beyond coloring and the replacement of “India” with “Bharat.”
Philips’s claim was further debunked using archived versions of the logo from the Wayback Machine. Despite this, several leftist outlets such as South First and The News Minute amplified his false narrative.
In November 2023, he faced a complaint during the Himalaya Wellness defamation case from a Kerala-based lawyer alleging he lacked valid registration with the Kerala State Medical Council (KSMC) and was unqualified to practice as a hepatologist. The KSMC launched an inquiry, though the requirement for state registration remains legally contested under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. Dr. Philips later submitted proof of his MD and DM degrees from institutes in Kolkata and Delhi, and his registration process with the KSMC was underway, leading to the dismissal of the complaint. Philips, known for aggressively criticizing figures like Baba Ramdev, accused him of spreading misinformation on liver diseases and diabetes cures using yoga, cow urine, and herbal products.
The Real Problem: Social Media Bravado, Real-Life Silence
Perhaps the most glaring contradiction is that all of Dr. Philips’ bravery seems to exist exclusively on X. When it comes to public discourse, he adopts the tone of a medical inquisition, “calling out” others with scathing sarcasm and personal jabs. But when it comes to challenging his own hospital’s faith-healing practices or Ayurvedic department, there is only radio silence.
If he were truly committed to scientific integrity, he would resign from Rajagiri Hospital and join an institution that reflects his professed standards. Until then, his social media sermons are just that – sermons, not science.
If homeopathy is pseudoscience and Ayurveda is primitive, then invoking divine healing through prayer should be the first thing on his chopping block, but that would mean confronting the religious establishment he’s part of. Standing up where it actually matters and that takes courage. And that’s a virtue the Liver Doc sorely lacks.
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In a brazen attempt at peddling propaganda against the Central Government, DMK mouthpiece Kalaignar News has circulated a video showing AI-generated visuals of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, attempting to demonize the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and portray the Modi government as anti-middle class.
The fabricated video with the caption “GST by Ji (PM Modi) is destroying people’s dream of building houses – video goes viral on the internet” shamelessly uses deepfake technology to insert the Finance Minister into a fictional narrative — a dangerous mix of misinformation, unethical AI usage, and political vendetta wrapped in entertainment.
The doctored clip is a spin-off from the recently released Tamil film 3BHK, starring Sarathkumar (now with the BJP), Siddharth, Devayani, and Yogi Babu. The video paints a gloomy, exaggerated picture of a middle-class family’s dream of home ownership, with AI-Sitharaman shown as an antagonist obstructing the aspirations of the common man. The misuse of Sarathkumar’s image — an actor now in the BJP — reeks of deliberate mischief.
In the clip, Sarathkumar’s character is depicted as saying he has saved ₹7.5 lakhs to build a home. The AI-generated Nirmala Sitharaman responds with a bizarre monologue listing supposed GST rates for construction materials like paint, cement, steel rods, and pipes — culminating in a theatrical threat: “Middle-class family should only dream. We won’t let you build a house.” The video ends with a distorted poster of 3BHK, carrying the false tagline “GST Affected Family.”
— Kalaignar Seithigal (@Kalaignarnews) July 4, 2025
This blatant disinformation campaign ignores critical facts: under the Modi government’s Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), over 4 crore affordable houses have been sanctioned, transforming the lives of countless families across India — particularly women and marginalised communities. Instead of acknowledging this monumental achievement, the DMK ecosystem is resorting to cheap theatrics and AI fakery.
Ironically, it is the DMK government in Tamil Nadu that has presided over spiraling construction material costs, with unchecked sand mining mafias, rising cement prices, and zero regulation of market cartels. Even as the central government provides subsidy and infrastructure support, it is the state-level mismanagement that continues to burden aspiring homeowners.
The use of AI-generated deepfakes to spread falsehoods about national policy not only violates ethical media norms but also borders on criminal misinformation. When political discourse sinks to the level of fabricating dialogues for constitutional authorities, it reflects not just desperation — but a dangerous contempt for democracy.
Given the fact that DMK stooge failed actors like Siddharth is part of the cast, the larger question that looms is whether 3BHK filmmakers and its distributors are complicit in this spin to grab eyeballs. Or is this just an opportunistic hijack by DMK propaganda units trying to amplify false propaganda through cinema?
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In a major blow to the credibility of two prominent Catholic institutions, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has officially taken cognizance of a serious human rights violation complaint against Loyola College, Chennai and its foreign partner, Don Bosco International Media Academy (DBIMA), Paris.
The Legal Rights Protection Forum (LRPF), a legal advocacy group, had filed a formal complaint with the University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of Education, and the University of Madras against Loyola College, Chennai, accusing the institution of running an unauthorized diploma program in filmmaking in collaboration with a foreign institute, thereby violating key higher education regulations and potentially endangering the visa status of Indian students abroad.
The complaint—based on a detailed Right to Information (RTI) reply—alleges that Loyola College ran an unapproved foreign diploma programme in collaboration with Don Bosco, Paris, without seeking the mandatory clearance from the University of Madras or the University Grants Commission (UGC).
According to the NHRC proceedings, students were sent abroad on student visas obtained through false representations, raising the possibility of deportation and legal consequences. The complaint further states that this constitutes cross-border trafficking disguised as education, causing severe financial and emotional harm to the affected students.
Taking cognizance under Section 12 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, the NHRC has:
– Directed the Registrar of the University of Madras and the Chairman of the UGC to submit an Action Taken Report within two weeks
– Forwarded the case to the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, for further investigation and necessary diplomatic action
– The proceedings note that the allegations “prima facie seem to be serious violations of the human rights of the victim.”
The complaint also seeks:
• Immediate student protection
• Refund of fees collected
• Prosecution of those responsible for misrepresentation and educational fraud
The NHRC Bench, presided over by Hon’ble Member Shri Priyank Kanoongo, has attached a copy of the original complaint and instructed the Registry to issue formal notices.
This case comes amidst growing allegations of misuse of foreign collaborations by Loyola College, which has already been in the spotlight for corruption, money laundering via its alumni network, and unexplained links to controversial figures in Tamil Nadu’s political and entertainment spheres.
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In a move that has stirred widespread controversy, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin virtually inaugurated an allegedly incomplete urban primary health center in Mayiladuthurai, raising eyebrows and triggering questions about political urgency ahead of the upcoming elections.
On 3 July 2025, CM Stalin, from Chennai, officially launched several public infrastructure projects under the Health and Family Welfare Department via video conference. Among them was an urban primary health center near Rajan Thottam in Mayiladuthurai district a facility still under construction at the time of inauguration.
The health center, spread over 5,544 square meters and built at an estimated cost of ₹1.2 crore, includes a ground and first floor with facilities such as a maternity ward, delivery room, outpatient area, pharmacy, lab, X-ray, and scan rooms.
However, local reports revealed that essential civil works including flooring, electrical wiring, plumbing, and stair finishing were still pending. Construction materials like tiles and stones lay scattered across the site during the inauguration.
Old banners were reportedly used to block unfinished windows, and mats were placed over incomplete staircases to give the appearance of readiness. This drew sharp reactions from the public, with concerns about safety and suitability for patient care in such a state.
In response, the residents questioned the haste behind inaugurating a clearly unfinished health center. “Why risk public safety just to hold a ceremony? What’s the urgency?” asked several locals, voicing frustration and concern.
Typically, buildings constructed by the Public Works Department are handed over only after full completion and inspection. This protocol, they say, was not followed. The incident has prompted speculation, “Was the Chief Minister misled about the project’s status? Or was the inauguration deliberately rushed with elections around the corner?”
Despite the controversy, the event went ahead, with Mayiladuthurai District Collector H.S. Srikanth, MLA S. Rajakumar, and other key officials including Municipal Council Chairman Selvaraj and Deputy Director of Public Health Dr. Ajith Prabhu Kumar participating in the lighting of the ceremonial lamp to mark the opening.
Following the custodial death of 27-year-old temple security guard Ajithkumar in Thirubhuvanam, and after the court’s sharp reprimand and the suspension of involved police officers, fresh controversy has emerged around Nikitha, the woman at the center of the original theft complaint that led to Ajith’s arrest.
While police had claimed that Nikitha, who had accused Ajithkumar of stealing gold jewelry, was absconding and untraceable, a shocking twist has now deepened public suspicion. According to locals from the Pollachi area, they spotted a woman believed to be Nikitha and immediately alerted the 100 police control room. They were allegedly instructed to detain her until police arrived. However, even after waiting for over two hours, no officers showed up. Eventually, the police reportedly called back and asked them to let her go raising serious concerns among the public about possible influence or protection at play.
Amid ongoing complaints surfacing against Nikitha, rumors are circulating that she has been moving from town to town to evade arrest. A recent video allegedly showing her seated at a tea shop in Coimbatore has gone viral, though its authenticity has yet to be confirmed.
Reports claim that locals in the Coimbatore-Pollachi area recognized her, confronted her, and temporarily detained her before she left in a car with her mother and a driver. Eyewitnesses say the vehicle was headed toward Coimbatore. A hotel employee reportedly captured video footage of the incident, and audio clips of conversations with the police during the event are now circulating online.
Police picking up the call said, “I’m speaking from Mahalingapuram Police Station. What’s the problem?” The complainant said, “Sir, it’s nothing, sir. This… The murder that happened in Tiruppuvanam, right, sir?” Police replied, “Okay.” The complainant continued, “A lady had complained and the police officers beat him. They said (she) was absconding, absconding in the paper and on TV. We had them locked up at the Amudhasurabhi hotel, sir. When we called 100 and told them, they said to lock the vehicle. We kept [it] locked for two hours. Then they told us to release them, sir. Now the vehicle is heading towards Coimbatore.” Police questioned back, “Who told you to hold them up?” The complainant replied, “Sir, my brother stopped them after calling 100. Just a moment, please stay on the line, I’ll put them on conference.” The police replied, “Let me check and come to your line (contact you again).”
In another audio that was circulated, between the complainant’s brother and a person in the control room, the operator said, “Hello sir, Police Control Room, sir.” The complainant’s brother Veerakumar replied, “Yes, tell me, Veerakumar sir.” The operator said, “Sir, Suresh gave your number, sir. Like this…” Veerakumar responded saying, “Yes, sir. In Pollachi, we had locked those involved in the Dinesh Kumar (misquoted victim’s name) murder case.” The operator questioned, “Yes, sir. Did you tell them there were two people?“ Veerakumar replied, “Yes, sir. I called Police Control. I called 100, they called the local station, sir.” The operator said, “Okay, sir.” Veerakumar continued, “Hold them… we holded them at 12 o’clock. We kept them here for two hours. Finally, they told us to release them, sir.” The operator asked, “Did they say to release them? Who said that, sir?” Veerakumar said, “Sir, the person from the Control Room, sir. Wait, I’ll put them on conference. Just a minute, sir.” The operator asked, “Sir, just a minute. Tell me the address where you saw.” Veerakumar replied, “At Amudhasurabhi, sir, Pollachi.” The operator again confirmed, “Where in Pollachi, sir?” Veerakumar asserted, “Yes, at Amudhasurabhi, Pollachi, sir. Now the vehicle is coming towards Coimbatore, sir.”
Despite these developments, Nikitha had released a video statement just a day earlier, denying she was on the run. In her statement, she said, “They say I’m absconding, but I’m at home and cooperating with the investigation. My mother and I are deeply saddened by Ajithkumar’s death. On the day of the incident, we parked at the Madapuram Kali temple. The guard who brought a wheelchair for my mother asked for ₹500. We argued, and I eventually gave ₹100. Later, we visited the scan center. We had removed our jewelry and kept it in a bag in the car. When it went missing, we filed a complaint. None of the senior officers are related to me. The allegations against me are false.”
Though she insisted she was at home and willing to appear for questioning, conflicting reports claim she is actively evading the authorities by moving across locations. The latest sighting in Coimbatore has only intensified public skepticism and calls for clarity and accountability.
The Madras High Court has issued a strong warning that if the Tamil Nadu police continue to hesitate in investigating the numerous complaints filed against former Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudi over his controversial remarks on women and the Saiva-Vaishnava traditions, the court will be compelled to transfer the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
The matter came up for hearing on 3 July 2025 before Justice Velmurugan, who was presiding over a suo motu case taken up by the court in response to Ponmudi’s speech. The judge expressed concern over police inaction, noting that complaints lodged at three police stations had already been closed on the grounds that Ponmudi’s remarks did not qualify as hate speech.
During the hearing, Advocate General P.S. Raman informed the court that despite those closures, an additional 112 complaints have since been filed across Tamil Nadu, and investigations into them remain pending. He also noted that Ponmudi’s statements referred to an incident that allegedly occurred 60 years ago.
Justice Velmurugan sharply criticised the former minister’s choice of words, questioning the need for such remarks when “there are so many other things to talk about.” He emphasised that a public representative should be cautious in speech and mindful of the limits set by reasonable restrictions on free expression. “Even when referencing events from 50 years ago, one could choose to highlight positive contributions,” the judge observed.
The court has adjourned the matter to 8 July 2025 for further hearing.
What Ponmudi Said
In April 2025, a Ponmudi went viral on social media igniting widespread controversy and condemnation across social media platforms, with many calling out the then-minister for his offensive remarks targeting Shaivite and Vaishnavite communities. The video, which surfaced on X, captured Ponmudi making a crude analogy involving a prostitute to mock the religious practices of these Hindu sects, drawing sharp criticism for its insensitivity and vulgarity. In the video, Ponmudi recounted a supposed interaction between a man and a prostitute, where the woman asks the man if he is a Shaivite or a Vaishnavite. According to Ponmudi, the prostitute explains that Shaivite means “lying down position” (referencing the horizontal tilak worn by Shaivites) while a Vaishnavite means a “standing position” (referencing the vertical tilak worn by Vaishnavites).
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He even quoted this screenshot portraying himself as a “victim”.
