The Hindu Munnani has strongly criticized the ruling DMK government after allegations emerged that a local party functionary in Dindigul had encroached upon land belonging to a 100-year-old temple dedicated to Kaliyamman, Mariyamman, and Bhagavathi Amman in Boothamarathupatti near Pallapatti.
According to reports, Gunasekaran, the local DMK branch secretary, has laid claim to property within the temple premises—specifically, a cultural hall stage intended for staging the traditional ‘Valli Thirumanam’ play during the ongoing temple festival. This festival began on 20 May with preparatory activities, including the construction of ceremonial structures.
Local residents and devotees have opposed this move and lodged formal complaints with both the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department and the Dindigul Taluk Police Station. However, no action has reportedly been taken, allegedly due to the political influence of the accused.
In protest, over 50 people, including women, gathered at the police station, accusing authorities of failing to protect temple property and hindering the conduct of traditional religious events. Police eventually dispersed the crowd after holding discussions.
The temple, which falls under the jurisdiction of the HR&CE Department, has reportedly been targeted by Gunasekaran and his family, who allegedly formed a private trust two years ago in an effort to gain control of temple assets.
Hindu Munnani took to its official X account to question the silence of HR&CE Minister P.K. Sekar Babu. The organization demanded to know whether the minister, who frequently claims credit for reclaiming thousands of acres of temple land across Tamil Nadu, would intervene in this case as well.
Hindu Munnani stated, “DMK members have encroached upon temple land… Will Minister Sekar Babu speak up? The department minister falsely claims in acres that thousands of acres of temple land have been recovered, will he take steps to reclaim this temple land?”
“There is a 100-year-old temple dedicated to Kaliyamman, Mariyamman, and Bhagavathi Amman in Boothamarathupatti area of Pallapatti, in Dindigul district. This temple is under the control of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department. Gunasekaran, the local DMK branch secretary, has been involved in attempts to seize temple property. Currently, the DMK functionary is claiming that the drama stage inside the temple’s cultural hall—meant for the important play of Valli Thirumanam during the temple festival belongs to him. Although a complaint has been filed with the HR&CE Department, no action has been taken since the accused belongs to the DMK. When the public and devotees gathered and staged a protest at the Dindigul Taluk Police Station demanding recovery of the encroached temple land, the police pacified and sent them away. Both the HR&CE Department and the police remain silent because the person involved is a member of the ruling party. Will the minister, who falsely boasts about recovering thousands of acres of temple land, take any action to recover this particular temple land?” the post read.
கோவில் நிலத்தை ஆக்கிரமித்த திமுகவினர்…
வாய் திறப்பரா? அமைச்சர் சேகர்பாபு..
ஆயிரக்கணக்கான கோவில் நிலங்களை மீட்டோம் என ஏக்கர் கணக்கில் பொய் சொல்லும் துறை அமைச்சர்
The inaction by the HR&CE Department and local police has fueled concerns over the protection of temple properties, especially when politically connected individuals are involved.
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N. Ram, publisher of the 140-year-old The Hindu who hides façade of journalistic objectivity, long seen as a veteran voice in Indian media, now finds himself at the center of political speculation: the DMK is reportedly considering nominating him to the Rajya Sabha. It’s not a surprising development. For years, Ram has been less a neutral journalist and more a vocal mouthpiece for DMK propaganda — echoing the party’s positions, publishing Stalin’s op-eds, and attacking the Tamil Nadu Governor with near-synchronised precision.
Now, the line between newsroom and party war room is about to disappear entirely — with a Rajya Sabha seat as his reward.
Let’s take a look at how N. Ram could have manoeuvered his way to the ruling dispensation.
A Walking Companion, A Political Endorsement?
It was hard to miss Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s gushing 80th birthday tweet for Ram, “Wishing a happy 80th birthday to my walking friend and thinking companion, @nramind… He interrogates the news, questions power, and stands firm for press freedom.”
Wishing a happy 80th birthday to my walking friend and thinking companion, @nramind, a towering sentinel of Indian journalism.
He interrogates the news, questions power, and stands firm for press freedom.
But what Stalin conveniently left out is this: N. Ram hasn’t so much “questioned power” as selectively interrogated it — provided it wears saffron. When it comes to the DMK, however, Ram’s journalistic rigor morphs into enthusiastic cheerleading.
From publishing Stalin’s NEET opposition essays verbatim to praising his speeches at communist party congresses, Ram has turned The Hindu’s op-ed section into a second-rate DMK press release archive. And now, the reward for his loyalty may just be a seat in the Rajya Sabha — a fitting culmination of years spent camouflaging partisanship as press freedom.
Press Freedom For Me, Not For Thee
Like a true leftist, N. Ram has been ‘vocal’ about India’s ‘slide’ on the Global Press Freedom Index — blaming the Modi government for a hostile media environment, raids on journalists, and suppression of dissent. On World Press Freedom Day, he amplified Stalin’s own performative concern. He wrote, “An influential voice for press freedom — and against authoritarian curbs and suppression:”
An influential voice for press freedom — and against authoritarian curbs and suppression: https://t.co/Uo02WF8tYA
Yet, when DMK critics were jailed in Tamil Nadu for social media posts, Ram was curiously silent. Instead of questioning power in his own backyard, he offered cover — praising Tamil Nadu’s “credible” Tamil news media while ignoring the stifling of dissent within the state.
In an interview with BBC’s Stephen Sackur, praising TN “press freedom” he said, “There are still some exceptions. In the Indian languages, in Tamil Nadu, for example, where I come from, there are some perfectly credible television news channels, and maybe in West Bengal and other places as well.”
A Record Of Amplifying DMK’s Pet Causes
Ram’s bias isn’t subtle. Here’s a list of what he has amplified.
Glorified Stalin’s stance against the NEET exam with glowing commentary.
This well-reasoned editorial page article in The Hindu of February 9, 2022 by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin explains how and why NEET is unacceptable — and how The NEET Exemption Bill defends the right to education & social rights & upholds the State’s rights: pic.twitter.com/evUjQFi5K7
Championed resolutions undermining the role of the Tamil Nadu Governor, calling the Governor’s actions “childishness” and “cantankerous.”
Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi has once again demonstrated through his cantankerous “childishness” why he is such a political asset for the ruling party, the DMK! Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin puts it coolly in context: https://t.co/Tje3q15WwX
Called Supreme Court rulings against the Governor a “historic victory” — not for the judiciary, but for Stalin personally.
Warmest congratulations on a historic victory in the Supreme Court of India for the DMK government headed by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin — and for the principles of federalism.
இந்திய உச்ச நீதிமன்றத்தில், முதலமைச்சர் மு. க. ஸ்டாலின் தலைமையிலான திமுக அரசுக்கும், கூட்டாட்சி…
Echoed DMK rhetoric that paints all opposition to their agenda as “chauvinism,” while painting Stalin’s own identity politics as “rational, intelligent, and principled.”
Here’s Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on the world of difference between chauvinism and a rational, intelligent, and principled pursuit of the democratic rights of the people. And he points a finger at the real chauvinists, a sorry bunch flailing hopelessly against the… https://t.co/u7WOgRuE27
And when tax raids were conducted on Stalin’s own son-in-law ahead of the 2021 elections, Ram rushed to cry foul: “Outrageous misuse of agencies of state!” So much for objectivity.
Extremely crude and outrageous misuse of agencies of state — what is the Election Commission of India doing in the face of these flagrant illegalities? “Tax Raids On DMK's MK Stalin's Son-In-Law, 4 Places In Chennai Searched” https://t.co/Hqfnfxih2L
Let’s take a look at how The Hindu’s N. Ram has been blatantly anti-India. Be it doctoring documents relating to the Rafale deal or distorting India’s map by omitting Sikkim from it or peddling Pakistani propaganda amidst Operation Sindoor, The Hindu and N. Ram are responsible for peddling every single anti-India rhetoric.
Rafale
In the run-up to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Ram attempted to manufacture a Rafale “scam” aimed at discrediting the Modi government. On 8 February 2019, The Hindu published a selectively cropped defence ministry note to suggest internal opposition to the Rafale deal, portraying the Prime Minister’s Office as interfering in the process. What the report conveniently omitted was a handwritten note by then Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar calling the objections an “overreaction” and clarifying that both Indian and French leaderships were merely monitoring progress. ANI later exposed the full, unedited document, revealing that The Hindu had removed key portions, including date stamps and annotations, to mislead readers. When cornered, The Hindu claimed it published an earlier version of the note, a claim undermined by clear digital tampering.
Distorting India Map
The Hindu sparked fresh controversy with its 13 May 2025 edition after publishing a map of India that conspicuously excluded Sikkim. Featured in an opinion article about Catholicism in India, the omission triggered widespread backlash and accusations of anti-national bias.
In response, The Hindu issued an apology, citing a “data input error” and claiming the mistake had been corrected in its online and e-paper versions. However, critics remain unconvinced, pointing to the newspaper’s history of controversial reporting — including a previous, unverified claim that Indian Rafale jets were downed by Pakistan, which was later retracted.
Vijaita Singh’s Coverage of Manipur: Irresponsible And Inflammatory
Beyond the Kashmir-Pakistan narrative, The Hindu’s Vijaita Singh’s reporting during the Manipur ethnic conflict stands out for its recklessness. Since violence erupted in May 2023, her articles have repeatedly highlighted unverified claims, inflammatory statements, and misleading headlines that have only deepened the rift between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities.
In March 2025, Singh quoted a protester who accused security forces of saying, “We are not Indians”—a claim that was later walked back by the protesterthemselves. Still, Singh chose to amplify the quote without context, potentially stoking anti-security sentiment in a state already teetering on the edge.
In January 2024, she authored a report claiming that “Meitei MLAs call for positive action,” which was later clarified by The Hindu itself to be factually incorrect. The resolution in question had not been passed exclusively by Meitei MLAs, as originally reported—an error with significant communal implications.
In another instance, Singh reported on Chief Minister N. Biren Singh skipping a North Eastern Council meeting, framing it as a rebuke of the central government. Once again, her narrative placed the state and Centre at odds during a period requiring collaboration and restraint.
The latest controversy erupted following India’s precision counter-terror strikes, Operation Sindoor, targeting terror launchpads in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. While the Indian Army emphasized the operation’s surgical nature, Pakistani media and propaganda networks immediately circulated false claims of retaliatory strikes and downed Indian jets.
Equally concerning was The Hindu’s now-deleted social media post falsely suggesting Indian jet crashes—a claim swiftly refuted by defense experts as mere fuel tank jettisoning. The post read, “Just In|At least three Indian jets have crashed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor, Ramban, and Pampore areas, a government official told The Hindu, @vijaita reports.”
The publication’s quick deletion of the post, without clarification, only deepened suspicions of deliberate misinformation.
Pro-China The Hindu
The Hindu’ has long been recognized as an anti-Bharat media outlet. Both the publication and its journalists have repeatedly come under fire for publishing content that is not only openly hostile to India but also alarmingly aligned with China’s strategic interests. Over the years, the newspaper has solidified its reputation as a consistent mouthpiece for narratives that undermine India’s sovereignty, national security, and internal stability. Whether it’s border tensions, defense matters, or domestic policies, ‘The Hindu’ has habitually echoed adversarial positions—often mirroring China’s geopolitical agenda.
What makes this more dangerous is the blind and enthusiastic backing the paper receives from India’s liberal-left ecosystem. Despite clear evidence of its anti-national slant, this ideological cabal continues to defend and legitimize ‘The Hindu,’ enabling it to carry out its divisive agenda unchecked. Their uncritical support has only emboldened the newspaper to intensify its campaign against India’s national interest.
The Hindu published misleading stories like claiming three Indian fighter jets crashed in Kashmir (using images of fuel tanks as “evidence”), then quietly deleting the article.
The publication consistently echoed Beijing’s talking points on border disputes, portraying China’s military buildup positively, and downplaying Indian territorial concerns during LAC tensions and the Galwan clash.
They published multiple full-page Chinese government advertorials celebrating Communist Party milestones and China’s National Day, raising questions about editorial independence.
The Hindu was also seen praising China’s Belt and Road Initiative, defending Chinese military expansion in South Asia, and justifying authoritarian policies like religious crackdowns.
They have frequently criticized India’s foreign policy as weak while portraying China as a responsible global power and giving prominence to Chinese officials’ statements over Indian positions.
Additionally, the Chinese Ambassador’s 2022 visit to The Hindu’s headquarters highlighted the publication’s apparent closeness to Beijing.
From Leftist Publisher To Lawmaker?
For years, critics have accused The Hindu of harboring a subtle but consistent anti-India tilt in its editorial worldview — from whitewashing China’s actions to selectively reporting issues that align with Left-leaning narratives. Ram has personally backed stories that critics say have relied on dubious sourcing and narrative framing, particularly around Rafale and Pegasus. Now, with a likely Rajya Sabha seat in sight, the DMK may be about to formally reward one of their most faithful media amplifiers.
Loyalty Rewarded, Journalism Diminished
What we’re witnessing isn’t just another journalist entering politics. It’s the culmination of years of ideological convergence between N. Ram and the Dravidian model of politics — a worldview that sees the media not as a watchdog, but as a tool of cultural and political engineering.
As speculation builds over his potential nomination, the question isn’t just whether N. Ram will accept Stalin’s offer. The real question is: Was he ever outside the DMK tent to begin with?
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Four illegal Bangladeshi migrants, including a minor, were apprehended in Delhi, police said on Tuesday. The illegal migrants were identified as Mohd. Asad Ali, 44, Nasima Begum, 40, Naim Khan, 18 and Asha Moni, 13, all hailing from Farooq Bazar Ajwatari P.O., Gongarhat, Phulbari Kurigram, Bangladesh.
In a crackdown against illegal migrants residing in India under the Union Home Ministry’s campaign to deport illegal migrants, the team of Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of Delhi’s South West district gathered the intelligence and apprehended the illegal migrants, Deputy Commissioner of Police South West District, New Delhi, said in a statement.
Acting on information that illegal Bangladeshi migrants were roaming in Delhi Cantt, a team led by Inspector Ram Kumar, I/C AATS/SWD and under the supervision of Ranvir Singh, ACP/Ops, approached the suspected persons and inquired about their identity/ documents. During interrogation, the individuals failed to produce valid Indian documents and admitted to being illegal Bangladeshi migrants who had entered India approximately 12 years ago illegally (by crossing the river).
They only had photocopies of Bangladeshi documents, i.e., national ID card of Bangladesh, the statement added. The suspects were apprehended, and after thorough verification and enquiry, the necessary legal formalities were done, leading to their deportation through the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO).
Notably, on May 22, India urged Bangladesh to expedite the nationality verification process to facilitate the deportation of a large number of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in India who are required to be sent back. This month, Delhi Police detained six Bangladeshi women from different parts of the national capital and busted a racket trafficking people from the neighbouring country into India.
Authorities confirmed that the detained women were residing in India without valid documentation and will be deported. Earlier this month, at least five Bangladeshi citizens were arrested and later pushed back by security personnel in Assam’s South Salmara district on the charges of illegal infiltration.
–IANS
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On 26 May 2025, the Bombay High Court issued an interim order directing Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) to temporarily halt all actions related to the awarding of new contracts for ground and bridge handling services at Mumbai’s international airport. The decision brought a temporary reprieve for Turkish aviation ground handler Celebi, which is currently embroiled in a legal and diplomatic controversy.
Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan clarified that no final steps should be taken on the tender process until Celebi’s petitions are reviewed after the court’s summer recess in June.
The case arises in the wake of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) revoking Celebi’s security clearance earlier in May, citing national security concerns. This move has led to the abrupt termination of the company’s contracts at multiple airports across India.
The clearance revocation appears to follow heightened diplomatic tensions, particularly after Turkey expressed support for Pakistan following India’s Operation Sindoor—an anti-terrorism military response.
In Mumbai, Celebi Nas Airport Services India, which manages key ground and bridge handling operations and holds a 59% stake in its joint venture, has challenged both the BCAS directive and MIAL’s subsequent termination of agreements. The company has filed three separate petitions, arguing that the government’s actions are arbitrary, disproportionate, and legally unfounded.
Celebi has requested the court to nullify the BCAS order, reinstate its terminated agreements—including the Bridge Mounted Equipment Service Agreement, Ground Handling Services contract, and the Concession Agreement—and stop MIAL from proceeding with a new tender issued on 17 May.
Similar legal action is underway in Delhi, where Celebi’s sister companies—Celebi Airport Services India and Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India—have turned to the Delhi High Court after losing their operational contracts at the capital’s airport.
In a significant setback for the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department, the Supreme Court of India has rejected its Special Leave Petition, effectively upholding a pivotal ruling by the First Bench of the Madras High Court. This judgment puts a firm stop to the construction of commercial complexes using temple funds and properties.
Good News! Advocate B. Jagannnath of Madras High Court does it again.
The @tnhrcedept which is present in Hindu Temples by FRAUD (and only by FRAUD) went on appeal against an order of Hon'ble 1st Bench of Madras High Court secured by Advocate Jagannath – where the… pic.twitter.com/NUGo3S25Uv
On 9 January 2025, the First Division Bench of the Madras High Court, headed by the Chief Justice, delivered a landmark decision that nullified the tender process for building a commercial complex on land and with funds belonging to Sri Nandeeswarar Temple in Nandivaram village, Chengalpet District. The court emphasized that under the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959, surplus temple funds must only be used for clearly defined religious or charitable purposes, not for commercial development.
The case originated from a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by temple devotee P. Baskar, who challenged the legality of the proposed commercial project. Represented by Advocate B. Jagannath, the petitioner argued that the HR&CE Act restricts the use of temple funds to activities like promoting Hindu religious practices, feeding devotees (annadhanam), and supporting the poor through free marriages—citing Sections 36(1), 36(A), 36(B), and 66(1) of the Act.
The Bench also considered a contempt petition (Cont. P. 3306 of 2024) against HR&CE officials for allegedly defying a court-issued interim stay, which had earlier barred any progress on the construction. The High Court extended the stay and consolidated both matters for hearing.
Government representatives—including the HR&CE Commissioner, Chengalpet District Collector, and other officials—were represented by Government Pleader Edwin Prabhakar and Special Government Pleader Arun Natarajan. During proceedings, the SGP informed the court that a five-member trustee board was being constituted, and assured that the commercial space would exclude alcohol, meat, and tobacco vendors, focusing only on temple-related products.
Despite these assurances, Advocate Jagannath asserted that the legality of such a commercial undertaking couldn’t be justified, as the HR&CE Act does not permit the use of temple funds for such purposes. He maintained that the absence of a direct provision for commercial construction rendered the project unlawful.
Court’s Observations
The Bench concurred with the petitioner’s arguments and noted the lack of a feasibility study or economic assessment from the HR&CE Department. It observed that investing surplus funds in fixed deposits could yield better financial returns—about 7.5%—without compromising legal compliance.
In its judgment, the court annulled the tender notice and directed that any existing structures on the property be repurposed strictly in line with the HR&CE Act—such as facilities for free marriages or annadhanam sheds. With that, the court concluded the writ petition and the associated contempt case.
Wider Impact
This verdict is seen as a major victory for devotees and a serious blow to unauthorized use of temple assets. It reinforces that temple funds must strictly be used for religious and charitable functions as outlined by law. The ruling also has broader implications, potentially influencing similar cases—such as proposed commercial ventures at temples in places like Thiruvannamalai.
This decision is being widely celebrated as a crucial measure in safeguarding temple resources from mismanagement and ensuring adherence to the legal framework governing religious institutions in Tamil Nadu.
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Congress propagandist masquerading as a journalist Rajdeep Sardesai has stirred controversy following his remarks during a heated debate on India Today, where he appeared to suggest that India should consider accepting the current Line of Control (LoC) as the permanent international border with Pakistan and formally relinquish claims over Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Sardesai’s statements have drawn sharp criticism online, with a video clip from the debate going viral. During the discussion, he emphasized the need for a long-term resolution to the Kashmir conflict, stating, “The permanent solution is not going to come unless we discuss the real issue. We need to discuss terror with Pakistan, and at some stage, we will have to address our own issues within Jammu and Kashmir.”
In a particularly contentious moment, Sardesai posed a rhetorical question that many interpreted as undermining India’s stance on PoK, “How are we going to take back Pakistan-occupied Kashmir? We have two options. Either we agree on the present LOC as an international border which was which was put on the table which I think is a potential solution.”
He also warned against underestimating Pakistan’s nuclear capabilities, even in light of recent operations such as “Operation Sindoor,” which showcased weaknesses in Pakistan’s defense, “Are you telling me we will walk into PoK tomorrow and Pakistan will give up? Is that Gaurav suggesting? That’s where I differ with these are all very nice terms civilizational state. Let us not underestimate also Pakistan’s capacity to strike back as a nuclear power. I am saying can are we looking for permanent solutions or is the prime minister as he was today first satisfying the domestic constituency.”
His remarks have sparked a wave of backlash, with critics accusing him of echoing Pakistan’s position and questioning India’s long-standing resolve to reclaim PoK. The debate continues to fuel reactions across social media and news platforms.
🚨Shocking!
Rajdeep wants India to permanently give PoK to Pakistan and accept present LoC as international border.
Rajdeep says "we shld not underestimate Pakistan's capacity to strike back"
Part-time-politician Vijay found himself facing heavy criticism yet again after making an inaccurate claim regarding the recent NITI Aayog meeting. In a statement aimed at the BJP-led central government, Vijay alleged that “several Chief Ministers from non-BJP ruled states had boycotted the NITI Aayog meeting.” However, in reality, only three Opposition Chief Ministers were absent, making his claim factually incorrect.
Vijay didn’t stop there—he launched a scathing attack on the DMK government for attending the 10th NITI Aayog meeting held on 24 May 2025, suggesting that their presence was politically motivated and aimed at shielding themselves from recent Enforcement Directorate (ED) actions.
This blunder by Vijay, who aspires to become the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, drew widespread backlash. Contrary to his claim, several key leaders attended the NITI Aayog meeting, including, N. Chandrababu Naidu of Andhra Pradesh, M.K. Stalin of Tamil Nadu, Revanth Reddy of Telangana, Sukhvinder Sukhu of Himachal Pradesh, and Bhagwant Mann of Punjab. Among them, only Andhra Pradesh’s CM is aligned with the BJP-led NDA.
In total, only three Opposition Chief Ministers Mamata Banerjee (West Bengal), Siddaramaiah (Karnataka), and Pinarayi Vijayan (Kerala)—skipped the session, along with NDA allies Nitish Kumar (Bihar) and N. Rangasamy (Puducherry). Despite these numbers, Vijay’s sweeping claim was quickly called out as misleading.
On his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Vijay suggested that the DMK’s participation in the meeting was less about governance and more about personal interests, implying that it was an attempt to protect the party’s first family amid recent ED raids. His comment was widely mocked online, with many questioning the political maturity and credibility of his statements.
He said, “For the sake of family interests, the DMK leadership has mortgaged the pride of Tamil Nadu, bowed down, surrendered, and sought refuge with the Union BJP government!
In the first state conference of our Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, we clearly declared the ruling, corrupt, and hypocritical DMK as our political adversary at the state level, and the divisive, policy-driven BJP as our ideological adversary at the Union level. We have consistently exposed and highlighted the anti-people actions of both these ruling parties.
When the old alliance between the AIADMK and BJP was renewed, we also pointed out the covert alliance between the DMK and the BJP. Likewise, we had stated that whenever action is taken against someone involved in corruption, they immediately rush to Delhi, and everything gets conveniently covered up as if they were never involved in any wrongdoing. In line with that, the recent Delhi visit of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, following several ministers, seems to prove that.
In the TASMAC corruption case, after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids conducted in March, searches were recently carried out at the residences of the TASMAC Managing Director and individuals closely linked to the DMK leadership’s family.
In the midst of this, the Tamil Nadu government filed an appeal in the Supreme Court to stop the ED investigation into TASMAC, and managed to obtain an interim stay. However, since it is not a permanent relief, the Chief Minister of the publicity-driven DMK government, M.K. Stalin, has been pushed into a situation where he must speak wherever the investigation might possibly be halted. The NITI Aayog meeting happened to fit that purpose.
Last year, when the same NITI Aayog meeting was held in Delhi, the Chief Minister released a video explaining why he was not attending. The reasons he gave then still persist today. If that is the case, why attend this year alone? The only reason is the pressure exerted by the ED!
Realizing that ED actions are like a snake coils around the foot, M.K. Stalin, fearing that a ₹1,000 crore corruption case could bring danger to his family members, used the NITI Aayog meeting as a pretext to visit Delhi. He also held a separate meeting with the Prime Minister.
Can Chief Minister Stalin truly and in good conscience claim that during that meeting, he did not discuss the ED raids, the ongoing cases, or matters related to his family with the Prime Minister?
Furthermore, if the BJP truly opposes the DMK ideologically and politically, then how could it receive Stalin with such warmth and cordiality, knowing he came seeking refuge? This only further proves our earlier statement that this is the manifestation of the covert alliance between these two parties.
In this context, a photograph from the NITI Aayog meeting was released. A close look at it reveals the cat’s out of the bag. In the photo, the front row stands Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu—who openly aligns with the BJP. On the opposite side of the same row stands Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. What does this mean? One gets the front row for an open alliance, and the other for a secret one. Isn’t that the real truth?
Though this is presented as a routine event, it clearly exposes the backroom alliance and grand political deal between the DMK and the BJP. That is the bigger reality behind all of this.
In protest against the deceptive behavior of the Union BJP government, several Chief Ministers from non-BJP ruled states have boycotted the NITI Aayog meeting.”
Jyoti Malhotra, a social media influencer and YouTuber from Haryana who is currently under investigation for allegedly spying for Pakistan, is once again making headlines. This time, a Scottish travel vlogger has released a video revealing her presence in Lahore under unusually tight security.
Callum Mill, known for his YouTube channel Callum Abroad, documented his recent travels in Pakistan and unexpectedly encountered Malhotra at Lahore’s Anarkali Bazaar. In the footage, she can be seen surrounded by approximately six armed men, prompting Mill to comment on the intense security detail.
Mill’s video interaction with Malhotra shows her identifying herself as Indian and briefly chatting about his experiences in India and Pakistan. However, it was the armed entourage accompanying her that raised the most eyebrows, especially given reports that she attended exclusive, high-profile events in Pakistan with ties to security circles.
“She’s the one with all the security guys,” Mill says in the video. “I’m not sure why so many guns are needed.”
Pakistani spy Jyoti Malhotra was walking through Pakistan streets with 6 men armed with AK-47 rifles
What kind of info was she providing to Pakistan that she was given so much security?
Scottish YouTuber Callum Mill shot this video & even he found it very strange & weird. pic.twitter.com/yJEdpCwxhp
The incident has sparked new concerns, especially given the timing—Malhotra is currently in police custody in Hisar, with her remand recently extended amid an ongoing espionage investigation.
As per reports, investigators are examining her possible links to Pakistani intelligence agencies. Her apparent access to high-security areas and personnel during her visits to Pakistan has only intensified suspicion.
Espionage Allegations Deepen
Malhotra was detained earlier this month after authorities alleged she had been in contact with a staff member from the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi. Police believe she may have shared sensitive data, including intelligence related to power outages during the period of India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’.
Forensic teams have analyzed three smartphones and a laptop seized from her, with the findings expected to be critical to the investigation. As her police custody ends today, she is scheduled to appear in court again while authorities continue to unravel the scale of her alleged involvement in espionage activities.
Vaishnavi, a ‘social media personality’ and former member of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam who is now a DMK functionary, recently grabbed headlines thanks to wide coverage from Dravidianist media. In a sharp public statement, she accused her former TVK party of institutional bias against women and youth.
Her meteoric rise to fame and the sudden media frenzy surrounding her feel anything but organic—almost as if it were choreographed with precision. It’s reminiscent of another beauty influencer who, after switching allegiance from one actor’s party, conveniently found a place in the DMK. In Tamil Nadu, whenever the Dravidianist media begins to aggressively spotlight an influencer, it’s a reliable sign that the individual is being carefully positioned and promoted by the DMK machinery.
Vaishnavi hails from a staunch DMK background. Her mother, Radha Sivakumar, is the DMK Women’s Wing Organizer for the Kavundampalayam area and a known loyalist of former DMK Minister Senthil Balaji. Given these close family ties, many are questioning the authenticity of her outburst, viewing it instead as a coordinated effort by the DMK political establishment to discredit actor Vijay’s emerging party.
A Staunch DMK Functionary Radha Sivakumar
On 5 March 2024, Radha Sivakumar shared on social media details about a recent event organized by the DMK Women’s Wing in Kavundampalayam. Acting on the guidance of Coimbatore North District DMK Secretary T.A. Ravi, the team successfully hosted the ‘Mupperum Vizha‘ celebration. The event was held under the leadership of Kavundampalayam Area DMK Secretary J.S. Sarath Vignesh.
Following this, a public meeting was held to showcase the accomplishments of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in the Kavundampalayam constituency.
In a subsequent post, Radha shared photos from the event that featured key DMK leaders, including then-Electricity Minister Senthil Balaji, HR&CE Minister P.K. Sekar Babu, and DMK Youth Wing Secretary R. Rajiv Gandhi, among others.
A committed party organizer, Radha Sivakumar has played an active role in planning and executing several DMK programs in close coordination with local cadres and elected council members.
The DMK’s attempt to portray newcomer Vaishnavi as a bold, revolutionary woman who rose like a phoenix from TVK is nothing more than a scripted drama. It is widely known that she had been eyeing a district-level post within TVK, and when her expectations weren’t met, she quickly returned to her roots—the DMK, her political home base.
Imagine the integrity and moral compass of someone—and their family—who look up to figures like Senthilbalaji and Sekarbabu. What message does that send to the youth?
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Hindu gurus, organisations and politicians on Monday lashed out at a liquor company for naming a product as ‘Trikal’, demanding withdrawal of the product, which is hurting religious sentiments as its name refers to the Hindu deity Shiva.
The company, Radico Khaitan, has used the name ‘Trikal’ on its Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) on its single malt bottle priced at Rs 3,500- Rs 4,500. The whisky bottle with a teal label also carries a line-drawn figure of a face with closed eyes and a circle on the forehead – allegedly similar to Lord Shiva’s third eye. Demanding a change in the name, Mahant Raju Das Maharaj of Ayodhya Dham said, “I appeal to the owners of Radico Khaitan, please understand, recognise and respect Sanatan Dharma.
India is a country rooted in Sanatan culture, where every particle reflects its vastness. Every individual holds deep faith, devotion and reverence for Sanatan…” Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) National Spokesperson Vinod Bansal said, “It is very unfortunate that not only in our country but in many parts of the world, images of Hindu deities, their symbols and the centres of our faith are being displayed disrespectfully, sometimes on slippers, sometimes on shoes, sometimes on bikinis and sometimes on clothing. This is extremely condemnable, shameful and entirely disrespectful.” He said that at least manufacturers and advertisers in the country should show restraint. “While I can understand the mindset of people outside India, if any such brand is being launched in India and its name is connected to our spiritual traditions and centres of faith, then I believe the creators, promoters, and marketers must exercise appropriate caution.”
BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal said, “It is a matter of serious concern that companies adopt our religious names for their promotions and personal gain.” Seeking withdrawal of such products or their renaming, the MP said, “I demand that these companies immediately change such names. Any name connected to our culture and heritage deserves respect, and using it in a disrespectful manner is deeply embarrassing for all of us.” President of Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti (Ujjain), Mahant Vishal Das Maharaj said, “In our scriptures, Lord Mahakal is referred to as the ‘Trikaldarshi’, the knower of all three times (past, present, and future). Naming an intoxicating substance after ‘Trikal’ is completely against Indian culture, tradition and Sanatan Dharma.”
Voicing his opposition to the company’s brand, he said, “Our Akhada Parishad, our followers of Vedic Sanatan Dharma, strongly oppose this. We urge the company manufacturing such intoxicants… to immediately withdraw this product and discontinue the use of the brand name ‘Trikal’…” Mahamandleshwar Swami Shaileshanand Giri Maharaj also decried the company’s use of a controversial name to gain publicity. “Advertisements or publicity often use certain ad points or ad words. Within those ad words, terms like ‘Tridev’, ‘Trikal’, or ‘Tridevi’ are used.
Many such words are used. In today’s era, where Sanatan Dharma is experiencing a resurgence, countless producers and shopkeepers, big and small, are running their businesses using such words. I consider this wrong,” he said. Seeking immediate check on using such religiously sensitive terms for publicity, he said, “Today they are talking about ‘Trikal’; tomorrow it might be about ‘Tridev’. They must understand that this is not appropriate. For this, they need to set their own moral standards and adopt ethical values.”
–IANS
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