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ED Probe Reveals How Ex-DMK Functionary And Drug Lord Jaffer Sadiq Funneled Drug Money Into Films Directed By Dravidianist Director Ameer Sultan

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ED Probe Reveals How Ex-DMK Functionary And Drug Lord Jaffer Sadiq Funneled Drug Money Into Films Directed By Dravidianist Director Ameer Sultan.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has revealed that Jaffer Sadiq, a former DMK functionary under investigation for running international drug trafficking ring, used black money to finance movies made by Dravidianist filmmaker Ameer Sultan.

According to an investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Sadiq invested at least ₹10 crore into film production as part of an effort to disguise and launder profits from an international drug trafficking network he reportedly ran alongside his brothers, Mohammed Saleem and Mydeen Gani. Notably, Sadiq launched Mydeen as the lead actor in an upcoming film titled Iraivan Miga Periyavan, directed by Ameer Sulthan.

According to the report by The New Indian Express, the ED’s investigation reveals that Sadiq established JSM Pictures, a partnership with his stepbrother Nagoor Kani, and JSM Pictures (OPC) Pvt Ltd around 2021, initiating six films under production. Director Ameer Sulthan, identified as Sadiq’s close associate for over a decade, allegedly played a significant role in guiding Sadiq’s entry into the film industry. Sadiq and Ameer were also business partners in Zuko Overseas Pvt Ltd, a company set up to import and sell dry fruits in Chennai.

The probe uncovered that Sadiq utilized a middleman, AVS Marimuthu, to funnel ₹10 crore of illicit funds into JSM Pictures. Marimuthu reportedly distributed cash from Sadiq to various financiers, who then deposited the money into JSM Pictures’ account as loans, with interest rates of 9-12% over a three-month period. In return, financiers and Marimuthu earned a 3% commission, while multiple bank accounts belonging to Marwaris in North Chennai were used to facilitate these transactions, netting commissions between ₹30,000 and ₹2 lakh.

The ED searched Marimuthu’s premises after filing a money laundering case. During their investigation, they discovered a yellow diary and several Excel sheets at JSM Pictures, which revealed that actors and technicians working on Sadiq’s films were compensated with cash allegedly sourced from drug exports. The agency recorded ₹6.31 crore in cash payments for film-related expenses.

Additionally, the ED identified cash injections into films like Mayavalai and Iraivan Miga Periyavan, the former being co-produced by Sadiq and Ameer. The investigation also highlighted ₹3.3 crore in cash deposits in bank accounts associated with Ameer, suspected to be drug money from Sadiq’s operations, suggesting a deep financial link between Ameer, Sadiq, and his brothers.

Ameer has been named as the 12th accused in the ED’s chargesheet. Ameer tried to wash his hands off of Sadiq by claiming that he was unaware of Sadiq’s “other face” and also stated that the shooting of the film Iraivan Miga Periyavan was halted abruptly following the news of the ₹2000 crore drug bust. However, during launch function of his film “Iraivan Miga Periyavan” in February 2022, Ameer is seen saying Jaffer Sadiq is a distant relative of his. He also mentions that Sadiq had been requesting Ameer to direct a film under his banner for 5 years.

The ED has already attached assets worth ₹55.3 crore, including properties linked to Sadiq, his wife, and other associates. Ameer Sultan, is accused of benefiting from Sadiq’s illicit activities by investing the laundered funds into movies produced under his banner, JSM Pictures.

Director Ameer and Jaffer Sadiq have also launched a coffee shop named 4AMCoffee and Kitchen under the Mahyan Pvt Ltd incorporation at ECR near Chennai. The managing director of this organisation, Abdul Basith, is also a director of Zuko Overseas Pvt Ltd along with Jaffer Sadiq. Interestingly, Ameer is also a director of Zuko Overseas Pvt Ltd.

Jaffer Sadiq’s production company, JSM Pictures, currently has six films in various stages of development. These include Iraivan Miga Periyavan, directed by Ameer and starring Mydeen, and Mangai, helmed by Gubenthiran with Anandhi in the lead role. Another project, Indra, is directed by Sabari and features Vasanth Ravi. Additionally, there are two untitled films in the works—one directed and headlined by Dheena, and another directed by Vivek with Mydeen in a starring role. The sixth film, Maayavalai, is co-produced with Ameer, directed by Ramesh, and stars Satya. Interestingly, Sadiq’s X handle’s cover pic had 4 posters – the three mentioned above and a film named Maayavalai which is produced by Ameer’s own production house and co-produced by Vetrimaran’s Grass Root Film along with Jaffer Sadiq.

It is noteworthy that DMK Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s wife Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi was the chief guest at the launch of a single from the film Mangai.

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DMK Govt’s Police Goes All The Way To Hyderabad To Arrest Kasthuri Despite Her Apologies For Her Remarks About Telugu Community, No Action Taken On YouTuber Irfan And Other Serious Violators

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DMK Govt's Police Goes All The Way To Hyderabad To Arrest Kasturi Despite Her Apologies For Her Remarks About Telugu Community, No Action Taken On YouTuber Irfan And Other Serious Violators.

Actress Kasthuri Shankar was arrested by a special team of the Greater Chennai Police, which had travelled all the way to Hyderabad to apprehend her.

A police officer from Greater Chennai Police confirmed her arrest, stating that she would be presented before a local court in Hyderabad and then transferred to Chennai following a transit remand.

According to a senior officer from Cyberabad, the Egmore police team arrived in Hyderabad on Saturday and detained the actor at her residence in Narsingi around 8:30 p.m.

Kasthuri allegedly made offensive remarks about certain Telugu-speaking communities in Tamil Nadu during a protest in Chennai on November 3, which focused on Brahmin rights and alleged discrimination against Hindus. A YouTube channel circulated a video of her statements.

On November 5, the All India Telugu Federation filed a complaint with the City Police Commissioner, accusing the actor of defaming Telugu-speaking women.

The Egmore police subsequently charged her under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including Sections 192 (provocation with intent to incite a riot), 196(1)(a) (promoting enmity between different groups based on religion, race, or language), 353(1)(b) (statements likely to cause public alarm), and 353(2) (circulation of such statements, including via electronic means).

Meanwhile, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently rejected Kasthuri’s request for anticipatory bail in a separate case filed by the Thirunagar police in Madurai for allegedly making disparaging remarks against women from a specific community.

Meanwhile, no action has been taken against YouTuber Irfan, who blatantly violated medical protocols by cutting his newborn baby’s umbilical cord in a hospital. Despite the seriousness of this breach, DMK Minister Ma Subramanian, who initially vowed to pursue legal action, later downplayed the incident, dismissing it as “not a heinous crime.”

There have been many instances of Dravidianists unleashing venom against the Hindu community particularly Brahmins.

No action has been taken against Dravidianist Thirumurugan Gandhi who had recently insinuated that martyred Major Mukund Varadarajan was a war criminal.

Despite filing an FIR against Dravidianist YouTuber Mukhtar Ahmed and hate spewer Dr. Kantharaj for their crass video derogating and objectifying cinema actresses, no arrest has been made.

Piyush Manush, another Dravidianist who fashions himself as an environmental activist had made baseless allegations against Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi. Prior to that he made hate speech against Chidambaram Deekshitars calling them as “people who want to marry 8-year-old girls”.

A rabid anti-Hindu YouTube channel named U2 Brutus released a video titled “This is the reason why Nataraja stands with his leg lifted“, in which a person who identifies himself as ‘Minor’ resorts to slandering Hindu God Siva and Goddess Kaali.

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Jyotika Who Questioned Donations To Temples Defends Her Husband Suriya’s Mega Flop Kanguva, Blames “Negative Reviewers” For Film’s Poor Performance

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Jyotika Defends Husband Suriya's Mega Flop Kanguva, Blames "Negative Reviewers" For Film's Poor Performance

In an unexpected move, actor Jyotika has taken to social media to defend her husband Suriya’s latest film Kanguva, which has faced harsh criticism from both reviewers and audiences alike. The actress, voiced her disappointment over what she perceives as an “unfair backlash” against the big-budget film.

Writing passionately, Jyotika clarified that her statement comes not as Suriya’s wife, but as a cinema lover. “I pen this note as Jyotika and a cinema lover, and not actor Suriya’s wife,” she began, expressing her pride in Suriya’s daring attempt to push the boundaries of Tamil cinema with this ambitious project.

Acknowledging Flaws But Calls It “Never Before Seen Cinematic Experience”

While acknowledging that the first half-hour of Kanguva “doesn’t work” and describing the sound as “jarring,” Jyotika argued that flaws are a part of most Indian films, especially those that experiment on a large scale. She emphasized that despite its early missteps, Kanguva offers a “never before seen” cinematic experience in Tamil cinema, praising the camera work and execution led by cinematographer Vetri Palanisamy.

“Definitely the first 1/2 hr doesn’t work n the sound is jarring! Flaws r a part of most Iindian films, so that’s only fair, especially in this kind of a film wherein one experiments largely! N it’s just the first 1/2 hr from the whole 3 hrs. But to be true, it’s an absolute cinematic experience!“, she defended film which has been rubbished by people.

However, her praise for the film did not stop there. Jyotika highlighted the unique elements of Kanguva, particularly the women’s action sequence in the second half and the emotional storyline involving a young boy’s love and betrayal, which she felt were overlooked by critics.

Blames Critics And Audience

What truly seemed to frustrate Jyotika was the overwhelmingly negative response the film received right from its release. She expressed surprise at the media and certain “fraternities” for their harsh reviews, which she believes were disproportionately severe compared to their reception of other big-budget Tamil films. According to her, these films often feature age-old plots filled with problematic tropes like stalking, double entendre dialogues, and exaggerated action scenes, yet escape the kind of scrutiny Kanguva faced.

“It’s sad that they chose this much negativity for Kanguva on day one, even before the first show was over. It seemed more like multiple group propagandas,” Jyotika wrote, implying a targeted campaign against the film.

In a call to action, Jyotika urged the Kanguva team to hold their heads high despite the criticism. She believes the film deserves applause for its concept and the effort taken to create a “3D visual spectacle”. She also questioned whether reviewers and audiences can truly be trusted, given what she perceives as their selective negativity.

“Be proud, Team Kanguva, as the ones commenting negative are doing just that and nothing else to their credit to uplift cinema!” she concluded, clearly standing in solidarity with the film’s cast and crew.

Contrary to her claims, it’s not just a group of negative reviewers or Suriya’s rival fan bases who have rubbished the film. Critics ranging from Baradwaj Rangan to Blue Sattai Maaran have slammed the film for its pathetic content and for taking the Tamil audience for granted by offering them garbage in the name of a film.

Jyotika who had questioned about people giving donations to temples instead of hospitals, now wants people to purchase tickets with their hard-earned money and watch her husband’s flop film just so that they can make money that will fund their exorbitant life in Mumbai.

The Kanguva Disaster

Alleged actor Suriya’s latest flop buster,  Kanguva, left audiences numb and deaf at the end of the three-hour cringefest. For all the promotion and hype created around virtue-signalling actor Suriya, his multilingual “period film” Kanguva has turned out to be a disaster of the highest order.

During the movie promotions for Kanguva, Suriya made several statements making tall claims about the film. His producer KE Gnanavel Raja of Studio Green who is also said to be his close relative claimed that the film would be a hit and urging people to keep their promotional tickets for a success celebration event. 

However, people who went into the theatres with great expectations set in motion by all the noise the PR team was creating for the film, came out numb, deaf, and agitated.  They have criticized the constant shouting throughout the film, and note that Suriya hasn’t changed his acting style at all; the only difference is the makeup. 

With audiences in the north too slamming the film, Kanguva became the most nationally trolled film after Indian 2.

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Kanguva Scam? Questions To Suriya And Film Producer KE Gnanavel Raja

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Kanguva Disaster: Full Noise And No Substance, Audience Left Numb And Deaf, Another Flop In Suriya's Downhill Career

Despite lofty promises from the actor Suriya and producer KE Gnanavel Raja, who projected Kanguva as a major hit, the film’s underwhelming box office performance has raised eyebrows. With questions over its inflated budget, the film’s financial transparency is now under scrutiny.

Are Tamil Films Focussing On Entertainment?

With the growing awareness and increased interest in movies with well-crafted, intriguing plots in recent years, both movie enthusiasts and the general public are now quick to label films like Rajinikanth’s Vettaiyan, and Director Ranjith’s Thangalaan as flops, ignoring their budgets and promotions. People are beginning to realize that these films are not made to entertain, but are instead agenda-driven projects designed to impose specific ideologies and cater to the interests of their political masters, nothing more.

In this regard, the latest addition to the list of flops this year is ‘Kanguva’, starring the Dravidianist actor Suriya. Suriya is known for virtue signaling and promoting anti-Hindi politics of DMK, peddling hate against Brahmins and Vanniyars in Jai Bhim, and distorting the story of Air Deccan founder Gopinath by portraying him as a follower of anti-Hindu bigot EV Ramasamy Naicker (hailed as ‘Periyar’ by his followers).

During the movie promotions for Kanguva, Suriya made several statements making tall claims about the film. His producer KE Gnanavel Raja of Studio Green who is also said to be his close relative claimed that the film would be a hit and urging people to keep their promotional tickets for a success celebration event. However, after two days of its release, fans across all languages are complaining, with many questioning, “What kind of dumb jarring movie is this?” They criticize the constant shouting throughout the film, and note that Suriya hasn’t changed his acting style at all; the only difference is the makeup.

Although producer KE Gnanavel Raja initially expressed hopes that the film would earn ₹2000 crore worldwide, he adjusted his expectations during a press conference on 15 November 2024 as the first day collection they claim it to be ₹56 crore. He stated, “I had anticipated a much higher opening day figure, but even so, the results we’ve seen are remarkable. The film performed well despite its Thursday release on a weekday. I still believe it will become Suriya’s highest-grossing film by Monday.”

But now, after the Dravidianist actor Suriya’s virtue signaling, it has come back to haunt him, as the political commentators are questioning him in return.

1. RRR, the biggest 3D epic film that became a world sensation, was made with a budget of ₹550 crore with superb production and great 3D effect. Kanguva, a crap of a movie, which doesn’t even match 1% of RRR is claimed to have been made with ₹300-350 crores. The producer anticipated it would generate a revenue of ₹2000 crores—an impressive 7 times return. Could there be any possibility of money laundering involved in such a situation?

2. Will the virtue-signalling Suriya and his team issue a White Paper report detailing the actual expenditure and revenue of the film, starting from their initial movie pooja day to the distribution of the movie?

3. Will the virtue-signaller Suriya, disclose his real salary for the film and the taxes he paid to the government?

4. Did Suriya, Gnanavel and his team not see the final output of the film? If they did, on what basis did they make such tall claims about the film?

5. Did Suriya and his team misled people through their promotion overdrive to fool people and bring them to the theatres?

6. Studio Green claims that the worlwide collections crossed ₹89.32 Crore gross in two days. Can they produce the GST challan for the same. Because, going by the ticket booking trends, the occupancy has been below par.

https://x.com/trackerdmk/status/1857336761891926293

7. With Thangalaan also failing at the box office, from where did KE Gnanavel Raja get money to fund this “mega budget” film which has flopped?

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ED Uncovers Massive Money Laundering Operation By Ex-DMK Functionary Jaffer Sadiq, Involving 21 Tamil Nadu Businesses And Drug Trade Profits

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Ex-DMK Functionary Jaffer Sadiq's Global Drug Syndicate Modus Operandi: From Using Indian Front Companies Like 'Ganesh Chemicals' And 'Krishna Chemicals' To Recruiting Drivers With International License To Move Drugs

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has revealed that Jaffer Sadiq, a former DMK functionary under investigation for running international drug trafficking ring, used black money from the illegal trade to launder funds through investments in 21 businesses across Tamil Nadu. According to report by The New Indian Express, these businesses spanned various sectors, including iron and steel scrap, seafood, imported dates and perfume, indoor sports facilities, restaurants, and Tamil film production.

Sadiq, who is being probed for his role in trafficking controlled substances like pseudoephedrine and ketamine between 2014 and 2024 to countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia, ran a complex money laundering operation. The illicit funds were funneled into the bank accounts of Sadiq, his associates, and their companies, disguised as unsecured loans.

Agents facilitated this by depositing unaccounted cash from the drug trade into these accounts, earning commissions of 1% to 3% for their role in the process. These transactions, described as “accommodation entries,” have been detailed in the ED’s chargesheet submitted to a CBI court in Chennai.

The illicit funds were also funneled into at least 14 properties valued at ₹52.5 crore and nine luxury cars worth ₹4.38 crore, all registered in the names of Sadiq, his family, and close associates. The purchase of these assets was similarly structured through accommodation entries, with payments made using Demand Drafts (DDs). Furthermore, the construction of the properties was paid for entirely in cash. The ED also found substantial unexplained cash deposits amounting to ₹33.9 crore in the accounts of Sadiq, his family, associates, and associated companies.

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Although many of these businesses reported losses and generated no profits, both Sadiq and his brother Saleem, who co-owned several ventures, paid themselves substantial salaries. The Income Tax Returns (ITRs) of these companies were found to be falsified, containing inconsistencies and inaccuracies. For example, JSM Residency, a hotel built by Sadiq in Purasawalkam in 2015, failed to account for electricity expenses despite offering air-conditioned rooms. Similarly, a biryani shop run by Saleem in 2020 showed a revenue of ₹1.5 crore, but lacked proper invoices for the purchase of spices and condiments, with only doctored bills for chicken and mutton purchases.

Sadiq’s fish trading ventures claimed an impressive 32% profit, despite daily records showing a more realistic margin of around 8%. The ED also noted suspicious inter-business transactions, which suggested money laundering. For example, Vistara Iron and Steel, a scrap dealership owned by Sadiq, transferred funds to a chit fund for an investment on his behalf, with the earnings from this fund subsequently routed into his personal accounts.

Analysis of the ITRs for Sadiq and his family revealed significant financial anomalies. His capital account showed an increase from ₹7.15 lakh in FY13 to ₹2.3 crore in FY14, with the figure rising progressively to ₹13.86 crore by FY18, according to the ED’s investigation.

Political critics argue that without the intervention of the central government, the DMK would not have taken any action or uncovered the massive drug ring in question. They point to several instances that highlight the party’s questionable involvement. For example, the JSM Residency in Chennai, which was a two-star hotel, was inaugurated by DMK’s HRCE Minister PK Sekar Babu. Additionally, the promotion of Saleem Bhai’s biryani was done in collaboration with Dravidianist director Ameer Sulthan. Furthermore, JSM Productions, which produced the film ‘Mangai‘, saw Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi (DMK scion Udhayanidhi Stalin’s wife) as the chief guest for the launch of the film’s single.

One of the businesses of Jaffer Sadiq is Pitch n Play which was inaugurated by DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran.

In the video shared by ADMK functionary CTR Nirmalkumar, YouTuber Mohamed Irfan can be seen playing in the Pitch N Play (as part of promotion?). It is noteworthy that Irfan, known for frequently flouting laws, shares a close relationship with the DMK scion. He did a public relations video with DMK scion and Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin in November 2022. Recently Irfan found himself in soup after he posted a video on his YouTube channel, “Irfan’s View”, filmed at a private hospital in Chennai. The video depicted Irfan cutting his newborn’s umbilical cord on camera as he and his wife, Aaliya, celebrated the birth of their first child. The Health Department took immediate action against the hospital while Irfan remains untouched.

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ISRO To Launch Communication Satellite Aboard Elon Musk’s SpaceX Rocket

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ISRO To Launch Communication Satellite Aboard Elon Musk’s SpaceX Rocket

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch its communication satellite aboard the Elon Musk-owned SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. The 4700-kilogram GSAT-N2 satellite aims to provide data or Internet services to remote areas. It will also enable the availability of the Internet in aeroplanes across the Indian region. ISRO’s launch vehicle Mark-3 can put 4,000 kg into a geostationary transfer orbit, however, as GSAT-N2 weighs 4,700 kg, the space agency is using SpaceX’s launch vehicle.

This marks ISRO’s first commercial launch using SpaceX. GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20) is a Ka-band high-throughput communication satellite of NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), under the Department of Space and the commercial arm of ISRO. The satellite features multiple spot beams and aims to support a large subscriber base with small user terminals. According to ISRO: “GSAT-N2 has a mission life of 14 years… and is equipped with 32 user beams, comprising 8 narrow spot beams over the Northeast region and 24 wide spot beams over the rest of India. These 32 beams will be supported by hub stations located within mainland India. The Ka-Band HTS communication payload provides a throughput of approximately 48 Gbps”. “This homegrown satellite when operational will fill that big hole of in-flight Internet connectivity that exists over India on the world Internet map,” said Dr M Sankaran, Director of UR Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru.

“This is India’s highest throughput satellite and the only one operating exclusively in the much sought-after Ka-band,” says Dr Sankaran. Till now, whenever international flights enter the Indian air space, they have to switch off the Internet as India does not allow this service. But recently, India amended rules to permit in-flight internet access over India. As per the new rules, Wi-Fi services can be provided inside aircraft at an altitude of over 3,000 metres. However, passengers would only be able to use these services when electronic devices are allowed for use on the aircraft.

–IANS

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40 Pc Commission Charges Against BJP Are Outright Lies, Says Vijayendra

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Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra said on Saturday that 40 percent of commission charges against the previous BJP government are outright lies, as established by the Lokayukta investigation. “Our BJP government faced baseless and false propaganda of 40 per cent commission. The Lokayukta investigation now has revealed that these allegations were unfounded and nothing but outright lies,” he said.

He added that this proves that the Congress party, submerged in “corruption”, specialises in “deceit” and “fabricating false narratives”. He said that Congress which has never gained power through “ethical” means, has only managed to seize power through “malicious” ways, “unethical” practices, “false propaganda”, and by “dividing” society, adding that the recently disclosed Lokayukta report is proof of this. “I demand that the Congress government, led by CM Siddaramaiah, which came to power by deceiving the people of Karnataka with lies, immediately step down and apologise to the people of Karnataka,” he demanded.

Given that the Lokayukta report has been disclosed during the rule of the Congress government, there is no room left for the Congress party to justify or indulge in rhetoric regarding this matter, Vijayendra stated. He said that currently, contractors across the state, unable to receive pending payments, are exposing the truth that it’s not “40 per cent” but commissions are rather “80 per cent” under the Congress government. “The legal whirlpool of ongoing scams is closing in on the Chief Minister and the Congress government,” he underlined. Following this, even Congress MLAs are reportedly being “sold,” as admitted by the Chief Minister himself, tarnishing Karnataka’s reputation, he charged. He added that the Karnataka government ordered a judicial inquiry into the “40 per cent commission” allegations against the previous BJP government in 2023.

The inquiry was based on letters submitted to the then Opposition leader and now Chief Minister Siddaramaiah by contractors. The “40 per cent commission” allegations began in April 2022 after the death of Santosh Patil, a contractor from Belagavi. Patil accused KS Eshwarappa, a former state minister and BJP leader, of demanding a 40 per cent commission for a government project. After Patil’s claims, several contractors made similar allegations against government officials.

–IANS

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BJP Govt Needed In Jharkhand To Protect ‘Roti, Beti, And Mati’: Himanta Biswa Sarma

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BJP Govt Needed In Jharkhand To Protect 'Roti, Beti, And Mati': Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister and BJP’s Jharkhand election co-incharge, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Saturday stressed the need for a BJP government in Jharkhand to safeguard “Roti, Beti, and Mati” (livelihood, daughters, and land).

Amid heated campaigning for the second phase of elections in the state, Sarma, addressing an election rally in Bokaro, urged the people to unite for this election, stating that divisions in society have previously weakened their strength. “As long as we stay united, we are safe,” he said, stressing the importance of communal solidarity in this electoral battle. He claimed that the current state government has allowed the infiltration of Bangladeshis into regions like Santhal Parganas, which, according to him, is causing a decline in the tribal population. “Infiltrators are deceiving our daughters, marrying them, and usurping their lands,” he alleged, warning that the very identity of Jharkhand is under threat.

Targeting the Hemant Soren government, Sarma said: “The current administration is running like ‘Bunty and Babli,’ deceiving the youth with hollow promises of jobs and unemployment allowances. This election, the people are determined to show them the exit door.” The Assam CM also accused leaders like Irfan Ansari and Alamgir Alam of dividing the state along communal lines. “If we remain united, candidates like Irfan Ansari and Alamgir Alam will not win elections. Today, Ram Navami processions are restricted, and idol immersions for Durga Puja face hurdles, but Muharram processions go unimpeded. Unity is our strength; no one will dare stop our traditions if we stand together,” he asserted. He urged voters to consider the safety of their families before casting their ballots. “If you vote for leaders like Irfan Ansari, they won’t be there to protect your daughters if someone targets them. Think of your own daughters before supporting such candidates,” Sarma cautioned.

Drawing the attention of the public to alleged discrimination, he claimed, “Schools in areas like Pakur, Sahibganj, and Jamtara remain closed on Fridays for namaz. If that is the case, why not close schools on Tuesdays so we can worship Hanuman Ji?” He also pointed to a recent controversy over a prayer hall built inside the Jharkhand Assembly, which was later closed after protests. Sarma expressed confidence in the BJP’s strong performance in the first phase of elections and urged people to maintain the same enthusiasm for the second phase also. “The fight is for our identity, and we need to ensure victory in this decisive election,” he declared.

–IANS

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Technical Textiles To Become Economic Backbone Of India: Giriraj Singh

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Technical Textiles To Become Economic Backbone Of India: Giriraj Singh.

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Saturday said that technical textiles will become the economic backbone of India, adding that women can contribute a great deal in handloom and handicrafts sector. Inaugurating the textile pavilion at India International Trade Fair (IITF) in the national capital, the minister emphasised the importance of carbon fibres in the textile industry, adding that India is focusing on amplification of Technical Textiles.

There are 12 verticals or sectors in Technical Textiles. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given Rs.1,500 crore for R&D in this sector and our country is giving more attention in the export of Technical Textiles,” Singh said. The minister emphasised that the government is trying to improve the textile value chain for better income opportunities for the weavers and their families. He also said that India has the largest handloom community in the world, focused around sustainability and energy efficiency. “The world is moving towards usage of sustainable products and handloom industry produces zero-carbon footprint and does not consume any energy and Handloom industry is also a zero-water footprint sector,” the minister noted.

As India celebrates the 150th birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda, theme of the event was inspired by the ‘Janjatiya’ community. Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for Textiles, stressed upon strengthening handloom and handicrafts to boost production and to increase their earnings to engage communities. He also emphasised the importance of preserving India’s rich craft heritage while adapting to modern market needs. The handloom sector of India employs 35 lakh people directly or indirectly, which is next only to the agricultural sector in the country.

Earlier this week, the government approved 12 research projects worth Rs 13.3 crore under the National Technical Textiles Mission. The total number of approved research projects under the Mission now stands at 168 with a total value of nearly Rs 509 crore. The domestic textiles industry is estimated to grow to $350 billion by 2030, generating 4.5-6 crore jobs.

–IANS

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VCK And CPI-M MLAs Express Regret In The Presence Of DMK Min Over Their Names Being Excluded From Banner Of Government Event

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VCK And CPI-M MLAs Express Regret In The Presence Of DMK Min Over Their Names Being Excluded From Banner Of Government Event

The VCK and CPI-M MLAs, who took part in a government event in Nagapattinam, have expressed their disappointment over the absence of their names on banners despite being elected representatives of the people. This has sparked controversy within the DMK alliance.

The 71st Cooperative Week celebration, organized by the Cooperative Department, took place on 16 November 2024, in Nagapattinam. Tamil Nadu Education Minister Anbil Mahesh chaired the event, which Tamil Nadu Fish Development Corporation Chairman Gauthaman, Tamil Nadu TADCO Chairman Mathivanan, Nagapattinam Assembly Member Aloor Shanavas, Kilvellur Assembly Member Nagaimaali, District Collector Akash, and other officials also attended.

During his address, Kilvellur CPI-M MLA Nagaimaali expressed regret, in the presence of Minister Anbil Mahesh, about the omission of his name and that of Shanavas from the banners at the government event. Shanavas, the Nagapattinam Assembly member, also voiced his frustration, noting that their names had been consistently excluded from government programs over the past three years. He pointed out that even minor errors by government officials could tarnish the government’s reputation.

Nagaimaali expressed his disappointment over the omission of their names from the banners, saying, “When I arrived at the event, I couldn’t understand why my name, or that of the Nagapattinam MLA, weren’t mentioned. I don’t understand why our names were left out.” He then openly criticized the situation in front of the DMK minister, stating, “I don’t know how you think of us. You shouldn’t be differentiating us, as if some are more important than others.” He further advised the authorities that such actions could send the wrong message, urging them to treat everyone equally. Nagaimaali lamented, “We are also people’s representatives and came here with peoples votes. I would like to say such instances will send different message.”

Later, speaking at the event, VCK MLA Shahnawaz emphasized, “We need to consider the impact of a small mistake made by officials in far-off corners. Just last week, at a municipal function, the names of the MLA and MP were left out. You should look at social media how quickly narratives were shaped using that. There are already external forces actively working to break this alliance, and such mistakes by some officials can easily be interpreted as the government deliberately marginalizing us.”

Shahnawaz went on to warn the authorities, stating, “As a people’s representative, if something goes wrong, there’s no need for a banner or recognition. But these mistakes must not continue. I urge you to correct these oversights going forward.”

Responding to the concerns, Minister Anbil Mahesh assured the legislators that such issues would not recur, stating, “I will ensure you receive the respect you deserve as long as I am in office.”

The incident, where the DMK excluded the names of its alliance partners—such as CPI-M MLA Nagaimaali and VCK MLA Shahnawaz—from banners at government events in their respective constituencies, has raised criticism. Many are questioning whether this reflects the commitment to social justice and self-respect that the DMK’s Dravidian model government promises to its alliance partners.

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