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The Lies Of ‘Paaldail Babu’ Udhayanidhi Stalin

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The Commune
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Udhayanidhi Stalin, the privileged prince of Tamil Nadu’s most nepotistic political dynasty, has built his career on a foundation of half-truths, hypocrisy, and hand-me-down power. From delivering scripted outrage to peddling outright lies, he has perfected the DMK’s age-old tactic of twisting narratives to suit his political convenience. Whether it’s spewing baseless claims about Sanatana Dharma, distorting history, or pretending to champion social justice while his own family hoards power and wealth, Udhayanidhi’s words are as unreliable as his party’s promises. In a state where theatrics often pass for leadership, he remains a shining example of how entitlement and deception go hand in hand.

Let’s take a look at how Udhayanidhi Stalin has been lying over the years especially with respect to his political career.

Will Not Enter Politics

MK Stalin had once said, “No one, neither my son, son-in-law, nor anyone from my family, will enter politics.” However, today his son, Udhayanidhi, serves as the deputy chief minister.

Udhayanidhi, initially stating that it was unnecessary for him to enter politics just because he came from a political family, later joined the DMK’s youth wing.

Will Not Contest Elections

He initially claimed he would only serve as a grassroots worker and would not contest elections. Yet, he was given the Chepauk constituency to contest and became an MLA.

Will Not Be A Member Of Cabinet

Udhayanidhi had further questioned why he would become a minister when many senior leaders were available, only to later take on the role himself.

Will Not Become Dy CM

When rumors surfaced that he might become deputy chief minister, he dismissed them, stating, “Why should I become one? It’s all media speculation.” However, he is now the deputy CM.

Poll Promises

During the 2021 election campaign, Udhayanidhi made several key promises, including the abolition of NEET, waivers for education and gold loans, reducing gas prices by 100 rupees, cutting petrol prices by 5 rupees, and diesel by 4 rupees. He also vowed to make temporary teaching staff permanent. However, after coming to power, none of these promises have been fulfilled.

The DMK had criticized the previous government for raising electricity and property taxes, but under their own administration, taxes have been hiked to new heights.

Furthermore, the government had promised to provide 2,500 rupees to the public for Pongal, but has yet to fulfill this commitment.

These developments highlight the pattern of the DMK while they make numerous promises to secure power, once in office, many of these promises remain unfulfilled.

Why Udhayanidhi Stalin Is Called “Paaldail Babu”?

Udhayanidhi Stalin’s nickname “Paaldail Babu,” stems from two different stories. One theory behind the name involves the term “paaldail,” which is an insecticide, allegedly linked to rumors surrounding Udhayanidhi’s personal life. These rumors reportedly began when he was involved with actress whose name rings with a number. It is said that during the shooting of the film Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal in 2014, Udhayanidhi and the female actor became romantically involved. The pair reportedly visited the Palani temple together, fueling speculation about their relationship.

Despite Udhayanidhi being married at the time, rumors of his affair with the lady film star spread. His grandfather, former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Karunanidhi, is said to have warned him, but the relationship reportedly continued. In the film Nannbenda, Udhayanidhi cast one specific heroine as the female lead, further intensifying the rumors.

However, when she allegedly rejected his feelings, Udhayanidhi was reported to have attempted suicide, an incident that made headlines in 2014. His supporters blamed the heroine, leading to a significant backlash against the actress. That is why the “polytoil” part came to the fore.

But these have been brushed aside as rumours and that the actor being romantically involved with the actress was not real but was for reel, as they were lead pairs in the film Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal.

In 2021, actor-politician Radha Ravi reignited the controversy ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections by questioning Udhayanidhi Stalin’s relationship with the heroine. He made a derogatory remark about her, which led to Udhayanidhi’s political party temporarily distancing itself from Radha Ravi. Despite the controversy, Radha Ravi stated that he did not care about Udhayanidhi and the heroine’s relationship.

The second part of the nickname, “Babu,” is allegedly a reference to a long-standing rumor involving Udhayanidhi Stalin’s father, DMK leader M.K. Stalin. The rumor centers around a supposed relationship between M.K. Stalin and a former newsreader for a TV channel. According to the widely circulated gossip in Tamil Nadu, M.K. Stalin allegedly abducted a female newsreader during the late 1980s when his father, M. Karunanidhi, was the Chief Minister. This story had been circulating for over three decades, but it gained more attention in 2019.

To put an end to the rumors, the newsreader clarified that she was not abducted in the 1980s. She explained that her absence during that period was due to her involvement in a television serial.

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Six Years Without Pay: Teacher At Church-Run School Found Dead At Home, Family Holds Management Responsible

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The Commune
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A 29-year-old teacher, Aleena Benny, working at St. Joseph’s Lower Primary School in Kodenchery, Kozhikode, was found dead at her home on the afternoon of 19 February 2025 in a suspected case of suicide. Her family has alleged that years of unpaid wages and mismanagement by the Catholic-run school’s administration led to her extreme step.

Aleena had initially been appointed at Nazareth Lower Primary School in Kattippara, also under the Thamarassery diocese corporate management, but lost her job when the previous occupant of the post returned. Her family claimed that she had to pay ₹13 lakh to secure the job. When she was later transferred to St. Joseph’s LP School in June 2024, she was allegedly forced to sign an undertaking stating that she would not claim a salary for her five years of service at Kattippara. Despite assurances that her new posting would be regularized, her salary remained unpaid, and she relied on ₹3,000 per month from the school’s PTA for transport expenses.

Her father, Benny, directly blamed the school management for her death, accusing them of failing to submit the necessary documents for her appointment to be approved. “The church management did not pay her a single paisa. They told me there were teachers who hadn’t been paid for nine years, but they could have taken steps for my daughter,” he alleged.

Responding to the allegations, Fr. Joseph Varghese, manager of the Thamarassery Diocese Corporate Educational Agency, claimed that several teachers under the diocese were awaiting salary approvals, including Aleena. He attributed the issue to technical delays in government approval but did not address the claims of financial mismanagement.

Kerala Education Minister V. Sivankutty has directed the Director General of Education to investigate the matter, stating that action will be taken based on the findings. Meanwhile, the Catholic Teachers Guild has blamed negligence by education department authorities for the delay in Aleena’s appointment approval.

Her death has sparked widespread outrage, with calls for accountability and reforms in the appointment and salary disbursement of teachers in government-aided schools.

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Dravidianist VCK MP Thirumavalavan Who Abuses Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) On Stage Inaugurated His CBSE School On Vijayadasami

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The Commune
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Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader Thirumavalavan, who has long positioned himself as a critic of Hinduism and vocal opponent of the faith, has recently come under scrutiny for his apparent adherence to Hindu practices. This came to light amid a controversy revealing Thirumavalavan’s role as the director of a CBSE-affiliated school, which offers a trilingual curriculum. What further raised concerns was the fact that he inaugurated the school on Vijayadashami, a day of great significance in Hindu tradition.

This revelation comes at the backdrop of Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai wasted no time in exposing the hypocrisy of the DMK and its allies, who protested against implementation of NEP 2020 and opposing the three-language policy in government schools. Annamalai pointed out that while the DMK and VCK, led by Thirumavalavan, have opposed teaching a third language in government schools, Thirumavalavan himself is on the board of Blue Star Secondary School in Velachery, Chennai, which follows a trilingual education system.

In a social media post, Annamalai expressed his disappointment, stating, “I had hoped brother Thirumalavalan wouldn’t be like DMK playing a double game by aligning with the DMK. Unfortunately, I’m disappointed. Brother Thirumalavalan is the chairman of the board at Blue Star Secondary School, Velachery, Chennai which follows the CBSE curriculum. Why is it that those who argue against offering trilingual education to the poor and underprivileged students in government schools are somehow linked with private schools that do offer trilingual education?”

On the same day, Thirumavalavan strongly denied Annamalai’s accusations that he was involved in running a CBSE school. He asserted that no double standards were at play, explaining that a firm had sought approval to establish a school on its land but clarified that there were no school buildings or classrooms at the site. “There isn’t a single classroom or student on the land,” he emphasized. Thirumavalavan further criticized Annamalai for making baseless claims in an attempt to gain media attention, which he deemed surprising.

However, despite Thirumavalavan’s denial, social media pages and advertisements for the school indicate that admissions for the 2025-26 academic year are now open, directly contradicting his statement there is no building or student on the land.

Anti-Hindu Statements Made By Thirumavalavan

Despite visiting temples to worship before elections, he hypocritically criticizes Hinduism whenever possible.

Calls Hinduism A Threat To Liberty, Equality & Fraternity

On 18 October 2024, VCK chief Thirumavalavan via his official X account stated, “How can Savarkar’s descendants tolerate the fact that the entire country is talking about revolutionary Ambedkar? #AmitShah has revealed how much they are fed up. He has torn off his own veil. This is the true face of the Sangh Parivar. The Constitution and revolutionary Ambedkar are their real enemies. This is what the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal has been continuously exposing. All the praise given by the Sangh Parivar to the revolutionary Ambedkar is a great act of deceiving the common people. The revolutionary Ambedkar takes the form of ‘universal form’ (Vishwaroopam). The conspiracy attempts of the Sanadhanis will be in ashes!”  He further, with intent, shared an image of Ambedkar along with a quote aimed at criticizing Hinduism and Hindus, seemingly to settle a personal political score, “Whatever Hindus say, Hinduism is a threat to Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.”

Tirupati Laddu Prasadam Row

During the recent controversy over the presence of beef and pig fat in Tirupati Laddu Prasadam, which sparked outrage among the Hindu community, VCK leader and Chidambaram MP Thol Thirumavalavan intentionally trivialized the issue by claiming that animal fat in sweets is common, further exacerbating the situation.

A laboratory report revealed that beef tallow, fish oil, and palm oil were used to prepare laddus, distributed as prasad at the renowned Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati. The report’s findings indicate that the ghee used to prepare the iconic Tirupati laddu prasadam during the YSRCP regime contained traces of animal fat, including beef tallow and fish oil, leading to widespread outrage and claims of disrespect toward religious sentiments.

Speaking to a reporter after hoisting a 62-foot flag of his party near Madurai, Thirumavalavan said, “In most sweets or food products, using animal fat is normal and is a common practice across the world. I don’t know why it is being politicized. If it (Tirupati Laddu) should not contain animal/beef fat, then accordingly guidelines should be framed to prevent such occurrences in the future.”

Called Temples – A Place with Obscene Figurines

Some time ago, Thirumavalavan addressed a gathering, expressing opposition to educational policies based on Sanatana Dharma and humorously criticizes Hindu temples in front of the audience that, “if the building has a dome, it is a mosque. If it is tall and straight, it is a church. And if it has dirty figurines, it is a temple”.

Called For Destruction Of All Hindu Temples

Thirumavalavan is known for his anti-Hindu politics and for spreading canards about Hinduism. He had once called temple gopurams structures with ugly figurines. In 2017, Thirumavalavan called for the destruction of all Hindu temples and building of Buddhist viharas in those places.

Thirumavalavan said, “Destroy all hindu temples and in it place build Buddhist Viharas”. Addressing a gathering convened in Perambalur, VCK Chief Thirumavalavan, asserted that areas housing Shiva and Perumal temples were originally sites of Buddhist monasteries. He contended that these Buddhist structures were replaced by the construction of Shiva and Perumal temples, advocating for their demolition to pave the way for the erection of Buddhist temples in their stead. Furthermore, he proposed the establishment of Buddhist temples at the purported sites of Lord Thiruvaranganathar’s presence and the Kanji Kamachi Amman Temple.

Said Building Temples Is A Business & Profitable

In a book release event held in Chennai, Thirumavalavan said, “Building a temple is a business. I am not joking. Unlike any other business, building temples is the most profitable and provides the highest income. Which other business is more profitable than the income generated by the Tirupati temple? What are the temple’s income and expenditure? People donate money to the Tirupathi temple. People pour money into the Ayyappan temple.”

Called Women Adhering to Sanatana Dharma Prostitutes

In another occurrence during a webinar hosted by Periyarist groups, Thirumavalavan referred to women adhering to the Sanatana tradition as prostitutes. A particular excerpt from his speech circulating on social media highlights, “how are women valued in Sanatana Dharma, how are they treated? From time immemorial, how they have been oppressed and exploited… what does Sanatana Dharma say about women? Basically, women are created as prostitutes by God. All women are prostitutes as per Hindu Dharma…Manu Dharma… All women are prostitutes… that’s how they were created by God… they’re of a status lower than men. It applies to Brahmin women as well as to other women”.

Participated In Eradicate Sanatana Dharma Conference

He also took part in the September 2023 Eradicate Sanatana Dharma conference where Udhayanidhi Stalin had compared Sanatana Dharma to mosquito and dengue and said that it had to be eradicated. In the same conference, Thirumavalavan had said “Sanatana Dharma can be destroyed when we turn OBC against FC (Forward Caste).”

Peddled Lies About Sanatana Dharma Comparing It With Islam & Christianity

On International Women’s Day (8 March 2024), a special symposium took place at Chennai Ambedkar Thital, with Thirumavalavan as the chief guest discussing “Revolutionary Ambedkar and Women’s Rights.” He said, “Take Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism, or any other religion, the core fundamental philosophy of it would be fraternity i.e brotherhood. There is one religion in the world that denies brotherhood completely, they are asking do you know what is Sanatana Dharma?  Sanatana Dharma is a dharma that says there should not be brotherhood, they say that we have understood it wrongly. Today a women judge in High Court has said that Sanatana Dharma is different from rituals, yes that’s correct, as we say, rituals and principles are different, but this Sanatana Dharma’s particular principle defines hierarchy based on birth and no one can deny it.”

“The word Sanatana means permanent, that’s different, means unchanging, it is anti-physical, anti-scientific. Nothing is fixed, everything is changing, this is the law of physics, this is the dialectic rule, that is the paradox, but they are… In Sanatana Dharma discrimination is its core, discrimination is the lifeline of Sanatana Dharma in no other religion discrimination will be the basic factor, No one talks about this. They ask why I did not criticize Christianity or Islam, without criticizing them why singling out us, that is because the discrimination is here only. I’m saying that in core principles, RC (Roman Catholic) can have discrimination, it’s an institution. CSI (Church Of South India) can have discrimination, it’s an institution, but there is no discrimination in Christianity that is the difference between the two,” he added.

Insulted Periyapuranam And Hinduism

During the Nandanar Guru Puja celebration, a sacred thread ceremony was organized to promote inclusivity. One of the key highlights of the event was Governor RN Ravi presiding over a ceremony in which over 100 individuals from Adi Dravidar communities were presented with the sacred thread, known as ‘poonool’ or ‘janeu,’ traditionally worn by Brahmins and other communities. This symbolic gesture aimed to foster inclusivity and equality. However, I.N.D.I.A. ally and VCK MP seized the opportunity to launch a tirade against Hinduism.

Hitting out at Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi for presiding over the function in which Nandanar community were adorned the poonool, Thirumavalavan said that the act amounted to denigration the working-class people in the name of upliftment.

“This is what is Sanathanam“, he said condemning the Hindu faith.

“Does the governor say that others who do not wear poonul are inferior? Will the Governor make the Adi Dravidians who are dressed in Poonul as temple priests?“, he added.

“Let us reject the Periya Puranam which denigrates the king Nandan, as a cow-eating Pulayan“, Thirumavalavan said.

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Why Is Sterlite Closed While Other Copper Plants Operate? INTUC Demands Answers

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The Commune
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Thoothukudi: INTUC Protests Demanding Reopening Of Sterlite Copper Plant

The Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) has questioned the continued closure of the Sterlite Copper plant in Thoothukudi, pointing out that similar smelters in other parts of the country have been allowed to operate. INTUC national secretary Kathirvelu criticized the apparent policy inconsistency, arguing that if environmental concerns were the reason for the shutdown, then the same standard should apply to other copper plants across India.

The Vedanta-owned Sterlite plant was shut down in 2019 following widespread protests over alleged environmental violations, which culminated in police firing that killed 13 demonstrators. The Supreme Court in February 2024 declined permission for its reopening, citing “serious environmental violations and repeated breaches.”

Economic Consequences Of Closure

Despite the court’s ruling, INTUC and industry representatives argue that the factory’s prolonged closure has had severe economic consequences. Kathirvelu stated that thousands of jobs have been lost, particularly in small and medium ancillary industries that relied on the smelter. He pointed out that India’s copper production has dropped since the shutdown, increasing dependence on imports, which could have been avoided if the plant had remained operational.

Kathirvelu also criticized the Tamil Nadu government, stating that while it cites environmental concerns, other states have allowed copper smelters to function, raising questions about whether the Sterlite closure was politically motivated.

Previous Protests

The Namakkal Lorry Owners’ Association and Namakkal Trailer Owners’ Association protested on 6 January 2024, pointing out that the plant’s closure disrupted the transport sector, affecting 6,500 trucks and forcing over 600 lorry owners into alternative jobs. The shutdown has caused a daily economic loss of ₹10 crore, increasing financial instability. Protesters suggested reopening the plant with strict environmental controls to mitigate pollution concerns.

Similarly, the Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) led a protest in December 2024, demanding legislative action to revive the plant. INTUC leaders, including Kathirvel, emphasized that the closure harmed socio-economic development, leading to mass unemployment in Thoothukudi. He warned that India risks becoming a net copper importer, affecting thousands of workers across industries.

In February 2025, the Thoothukudi Contractors’ Association joined the demand, highlighting job losses for 20,000 workers and severe financial strain on 400 SMEs, with income levels dropping by 40%. They have called for a Government Order to restart operations.

Protest Blocked By Police

Trade unions, workers’ associations, and local groups had planned a protest on 20 February 2025 demanding the reopening of the plant and other closed industries in the region. However, police denied permission for the demonstration, citing law and order concerns, after two rounds of peace talks in Thoothukudi. Kathirvelu claimed that around 30,000 people had gathered for the protest but were stopped at the last minute. He added that INTUC may approach the court to challenge the decision and push for the reopening of the plant.

(With inputs from Business Standard)

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‘DMK Came To Power Because Of Us’, Say TN Govt Employees; Warn Of Electoral Consequences If Demands Not Met

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The Commune
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Government employees and teachers in Tamil Nadu have cautioned the ruling DMK that their votes played a decisive role in the party’s narrow victory in the 2021 assembly elections. They have demanded the government fulfill their long-pending requests, including scrapping the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) and reinstating the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). Failure to do so, they warned, could impact the party’s prospects in the upcoming elections.

Government employees claim that their postal votes, along with those of their families and colleagues, helped the DMK secure victory in multiple constituencies. They pointed out that in one constituency, the party won by just 43 votes. They also emphasized that their collective voting power could determine electoral outcomes, especially in seats where margins were thin.

Narrow Margins In 2021 Elections

During the 2021 assembly elections, the DMK won 29 constituencies with a margin of less than 6,000 votes and 14 additional constituencies with a margin of less than 10,000 votes. If these margins had swung the other way, they noted, the opposition AIADMK-led alliance could have gained significantly.

Some of the closest contests included:

  • Thyagaraya Nagar – 137 votes
  • Tenkasi – 370 votes
  • Vriddhachalam – 746 votes
  • Neyveli – 977 votes
  • Jolarpet – 1,091 votes
  • Thirumayam – 1,382 votes
  • Tarapuram – 1,393 votes
  • Antiyur – 1,275 votes
  • Uthiramerur – 1,622 votes
  • Tiruporur – 1,947 votes
  • Rasipuram – 1,952 votes
  • Vasudevanallur – 2,367 votes
  • Mayiladuthurai – 2,742 votes
  • Thiruchengode – 2,862 votes

In total, the DMK-led alliance won 43 constituencies with slim margins, while the AIADMK-led alliance lost these by a cumulative total of 2 lakh votes across the state.

Growing Unrest Among Government Employees

The unrest among government employees and teachers has intensified over unmet promises related to salary hikes, job security, and pay parity with central government employees. Various unions, including the Jacto-Geo Federation, have been protesting against the delay in fulfilling these demands.

A one-day statewide strike was initially scheduled for 15 February 2025 but last-minute negotiations with government representatives led to its temporary postponement. Employees had previously organized district-level preparatory meetings and threatened prolonged agitations if their demands were not met before the Tamil Nadu budget session.

With elections approaching, government employees have signaled that their grievances could have direct electoral repercussions. Many have taken to social media, voicing their dissatisfaction and hinting at a shift in their voting behavior if their demands remain ignored. They argued that the government should recognize the role they played in securing DMK’s victory and act before the upcoming elections.

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Annamalai Challenges Udhayanidhi Stalin To Specify Time And Place For Showdown In Anna Salai

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The Commune
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Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai has fired back at DMK Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, who challenged him to come to Anna Salai. In response, Annamalai urged Udhayanidhi to set a specific time and date for the meeting. This exchange has intensified the ongoing verbal clash between the two leaders, with the dispute revolving around national education policy and trilingual education.

Speaking to reporters in Salem, Annamalai called the language policy issue in Tamil Nadu a “God-given opportunity” for the BJP. He emphasized that for the past week, the party has been exposing the stance of Tamil Nadu’s political leaders on this matter. Chief Minister Stalin shared on his Facebook page that the people of Tamil Nadu are opposed to the third language policy, claiming to show their dissent through protests on the streets of Kollam. However, it was later revealed that the protests were orchestrated by a local DMK leader. It appears that the Chief Minister is attempting to divert attention from the real issue by promoting misleading narratives.

He further added that if Udhayanidhi continues with disrespectful comments, he would respond in kind, referring to Udhayanidhi’s disparaging remarks about former Chief Ministers Edappadi Palaniswami and Jayalalithaa. Annamalai also noted the apparent gap between quality and udhayanidhi, likening it to a divide between the North and South poles.

Annamalai said, “Whenever I go to Chennai, presumably next week, let the DMK members mark the date, day, and place. Specify where to come in Anna Salai. Don’t give a general location, but specify where in Anna Salai. Tell me that, ‘brother come her or there in Anna Salai’, and I’ll come alone. The BJP cadres won’t accompany me. If you have the guts, try to stop me using all the DMK cadres and police force. Let’s see what happens.”

Regarding Udhayanidhi’s dare to come to Anna Salai, Annamalai invited him to specify the time and place, adding that he would be willing to meet separately. He also gave the DMK IT wing a day to post anything they wished on his page, and promised to make “Go back Stalin” a trending topic on his Facebook at 6 AM the following day. Annamalai criticized Stalin’s leadership and suggested that the Chief Minister should leave Tamil Nadu if he cannot manage the state effectively.

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Look Into Your Own Self Before Pointing Fingers At Others: Mayawati To Rahul Gandhi

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Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Friday advised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to look into himself before blaming others, especially the BSP chief, in any matter.

In a series of posts on social media X, she also accused the Congress party of acting like a “B” team of the BJP in the Delhi Assembly elections, thereby, helping it to come to power.

Calling Rahul Gandhi ‘the supreme leader’ of the Congress, she wrote on X in Hindi (loosely translated as), “It is a common discussion that this time Congress contested the Delhi Assembly elections as BJP’s B team, due to which BJP has come to power here. Otherwise, Congress’ condition would not have been so bad in this election that this party could not even save the deposit of most of its candidates.”

“Therefore, it would be better if the supreme leader of this party, Shri Rahul Gandhi, looks into his own self before pointing fingers at others and especially at the BSP chief in any matter. This is my advice to him,” the BSP chief said.

Her advice comes after Rahul Gandhi said on Thursday that he was disappointed that Mayawati’s BSP did not join Congress to fight the elections against the BJP. On Thursday, the first day of his visit to his Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituency, he accused her of staying away from the anti-BJP front, the INDIA bloc, during the 2024 general elections.

Gandhi during an interaction with Dalit students in Uttar Pradesh’s Rae Bareli, spoke about BSP founder Kanshi Ram’s impact on Indian politics and how Mayawati had built upon it. He, however, questioned Mayawati’s current political stance, saying that he wanted her to fight alongside the bloc against the BJP, but for some reason, she did not.

“This was deeply disappointing. If all three parties had united, the BJP would never have won,” he said. Mayawati quickly responded, accusing Congress of having a “dual character and casteist mindset”. She wrote on her X handle, “Wherever the Congress is strong or in power, it harbours hostility and casteist attitudes towards BSP and its followers. But in states like UP, where it is weak, it tries to mislead people by talking about an alliance with BSP. If this is not hypocrisy, then what is?”

On Friday, the BSP supremo continued her attack on the Congress leader. She also had a word of advice for the BJP in Delhi, where Rekha Gupta has become the Chief Minister.

“Also, the new BJP government formed in Delhi has the challenge of fulfilling all the promises made during the elections, especially those related to public welfare and development, on time, otherwise the condition of this party may also become as bad as that of Congress in the future,” she wrote on X.

–IANS

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BJP Leader Annamalai Lists Derogatory Comments Made By Udhayanidhi Stalin In The Past, Tells Him To Keep Lessons On Quality To Himself

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Annamalai responded strongly to DMK Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s criticism, where Udhayanidhi had claimed that Annamalai should speak with more “quality.” In his rebuttal, Annamalai criticized Udhayanidhi’s past disrespectful and derogatory remarks about senior opposition leaders, including Edappadi Palaniswami and former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa.

Speaking to the press in Salem, Annamalai stated, “Let’s talk about who has more quality here. I want to share some of Udhayanidhi speech before you. For instance, when speaking about Edappadi Palaniswami, former Chief Minister and from this district, Udhayanidhi said, ‘If you had let Edappadi Palaniswami, he would have crawled between Sasikala’s legs.’ This is the certificate given by him. He also said, ‘If Edappadi Palaniswami sees Modi, he will fall flat; if he sees Amit Shah, he will prostrate; and if he sees Sasikala, he will kneel down.’ These are just some of Udhayanidhi Stalin’s ‘golden words.'”

Annamalai then presented images of a 2016 Facebook post by Udhayanidhi Stalin, where he made derogatory remarks about former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa. In the post, Udhayanidhi mocked her by comparing her to a glamorous actress in a disrespectful manner.

Annamalai continued, stating, “He called Anbumani Ramadoss a ‘tire licker’ for OPS. He also said that hereafter he will call Prime Minister Narendra Modi as ’29 paise Modi.’ During the 2021 assembly election campaign, he said, ‘Arun Jaitley and Sushma Swaraj were killed by Modi.’ He also told Nirmala Sitharaman, ‘We didn’t ask for your dad’s money,’ and claimed that ‘the people will slap the governor with chappals.'”

Quoting all of these instances, Annamalai mocked Udhayanidhi Stalin, comparing him and quality to the vast distance between the North Pole and the South Pole. He further declared that if there are any unqualified individuals in the state, it is Udhayanidhi, who has been relying on the names of his father and grandfather to survive. Annamalai warned Udhayanidhi that he would respond in kind to how he is provoked.

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VIGIL To Host BJP Leader Kompella Madhavi Latha For A Deep Dive Into Women & Civilization

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VIGIL – A public forum for discussions and public dialogue is set to host a thought-provoking discourse on Sunday, 2 March 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 13th Avenue, Chetpet, Chennai.

The event, featuring BJP leader Kompella Madhavi Latha, will focus on the topic “Women & Civilization: Western Perspectives, Indian Truth.” It aims to challenge misconceptions about the status of women in Bharatiya culture, which are often perpetuated by global media and biased surveys.

was an initiative of various public-spirited citizens of Chennai and was active during the 1990s until 2010. Various intellectuals and luminaries like Swami Dayananda Saraswati have graced occasions of VIGIL. The forum has played a crucial role in fostering informed discussions on matters of national and cultural significance.

This upcoming discourse will highlight how Sanatana Dharma has upheld women’s dignity and status throughout history. Organizers emphasize that while ill-conceived narratives seek to portray India negatively, women have held prominent roles in religion, politics, society, academics, and sports since ancient times. Unlike in many other civilizations, women in Bharat are revered and worshipped as embodiments of divine power.

With efforts to undermine Indian traditions increasing, the session aims to provide clarity and counter misrepresentations. Interested individuals can register for the event here or using the QR code provided in the invitation below.

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Widow Alleges Sexual Assault By Catholic Priest In Kerala

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Christian Priest Arrested Under POCSO Act For Alleged Sexual Harassment Of Teenage Student In Thoothukudi

The Kerala Police have begun investigating a widow’s complaint that a 37-year-old Catholic priest, Father Sebastian Nelson Kollanassery, sexually assaulted her under the pretense of marriage. According to her complaint, the priest raped her three times; once in 2022 and twice in 2023 at her home in Ernakulam district, Kerala. Father Kollanassery, who hails from Kerala, is currently serving in the Archdiocese of Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

The widow, in her forties and employed at a Church institution, filed the complaint on 11 February at the Trikkakara police station. She accused the priest of promising to marry her but later retracting his promise. Additionally, she alleges that Kollanassery recorded their intimate moments and blackmailed her into paying him 143,000 Indian rupees.

A senior police officer at the Trikkakara police station, requesting anonymity, mentioned, “We have not yet arrested the priest as the investigation is ongoing.”

The vicar-general of the Raipur archdiocese, Father Sebastian Poomattam, stated, “We have not received any information from the police regarding this case against one of our priests. The archdiocese has not taken any action against Kollanassery. However, we will cooperate with the police investigation if needed. The archdiocese will not protect any priest found guilty of sexual abuse.”

Father Kollanassery, ordained in 2019 and involved in parish ministries, has reportedly been missing since the complaint was filed, according to an unnamed archdiocesan official. The official added that they are awaiting the outcome of the police investigation to determine the truth.

The Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) issued guidelines in September 2017 to address sexual harassment in the workplace and to protect women working in Church institutions. These guidelines require dioceses, parishes, and religious congregations to establish committees to investigate such complaints. Upon receiving a complaint, the committee must conduct a preliminary inquiry and report the incident to the police. Every Catholic institution with more than ten employees must adhere to the 30-page document “CBCI Guidelines to Deal with Sexual Harassment at Workplace.”

(With inputs from UCA News)

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