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From Supporting Those Who Abused Lord Murugan To Organizing Students To Sing Kandha Sashti Kavasam, Here’s Why It’s A Significant Victory For Hindus Against DMK

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The Commune
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From Supporting Those Who Abused Lord Murugan To Organizing Students To Sing Kandha Sashti Kavasam, Here's Why It's A Significant Victory For Hindus Against DMK

A total of 738 students have been trained to recite Kanda Sashti Kavasam Parayanam, with plans for them to perform at 12 Murugan temples. Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department (HRCE) Minister Sekar Babu announced that the singing event, organized by the HR&CE Department, took place at Pamban Swamigal Temple in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai. Among the participants were 120 students from Kanchipuram Ekambaranathar School and Kapaleeshwarar Temple College of Arts and Sciences, including 69 female students.

The program was inaugurated by DMK Minister of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department PK Sekar Babu, who recognized all the students involved in the performance. Various officials, including HRCE Commissioner Sridhar, attended the event.

Speaking to the media, Minister Sekar Babu highlighted that the Kudamuzhukku (Consecration) ceremony at Pamban Swamigal Temple was successfully revived under the Dravidian governance model after 36 years. He emphasized the ongoing improvements in temple operations, such as Consecration ceremonies and renovations, which have garnered praise from devotees for the Tamil Nadu government, particularly Chief Minister MK Stalin. He noted that donor funds for temple projects have been effectively utilized, amounting to ₹960 crore over the past three and a half years.

As part of the Palani Murugan Conference, it was decided that students from schools, colleges, and music colleges would participate in singing Kanda Sashti Parayanam at temples. Currently, 738 students have been trained and will perform at Vadapalani temple on 6 November 2024.

Plans are in place for the Kanda Shashti festival in Thiruchendur. On Surasamharam day, around 600,000 devotees are expected to visit, with daily attendance reaching 100,000. Facilities for the devotees, including a hostel accommodating 500 people, have been established.

In response to concerns about security, with 2,000 police officers assigned to the event, Minister Sekar Babu addressed opposition from alliance parties regarding students’ participation in the Kanda Shashti singing, reaffirming that the HRCE Department is fulfilling its responsibilities with a focus on devotees’ need. He clarified that only students enrolled in schools, colleges, and music colleges under the Hindu Religious Endowment Department can sing Kanda Shashti Parayanam.

The recent shift in the DMK’s stance is a significant win for Hindus. For the past 70 years, supporters of Dravidian ideology and followers of Periyar have fostered a narrative of hatred against Hindus, often ridiculing their beliefs. The DMK has historically supported and protected those who perpetuated this abuse. However, this strategy seems to have backfired.

 It is ironic that the Dravidian Model DMK government which upholds the ideals of E.V. Ramasamy Naicker (known as Periyar) and had participated in the “Sanatana Eradication Conference,” is now holding Murugan conference and Kandha Sashti Kavasam singing events, marking a notable change.

However, this is how the rabid anti-Hindu bigot EVR described the birth of Lord Murugan:

“The birth of Kandhan (another name for Murugan’s) has been explained in Ramayanam, Kanchi Puranam and (S)Kandha Puranam. Apparently Devas asked Siva “Oh Lord Siva! The atrocities of demons have increased. We’re not able to bear it. You’ve to give birth to a valiant son to slay them” and pray to him. Accordingly, Lord Siva married Parvathi and started having sex with her to get a child. Sivan and Parvathi kept having sex for a thousand years. The Devas after seeing that the child has not been born despite having sex for a thousand years, feared that ‘If a child is born now, the world can’t handle. It will be that strong. It might destroy the world’, and went to Siva and prayed to him to stop having sex. Siva responded to them saying “As per your wish, I don’t have a problem in stopping. But what do I do with the sperm that comes out?”. Immediately the Devas cupped their hands and asked him to release the sperm in there. Accordingly Siva released his sperms in their hands and asked them to drink it. Devas drank it. Siva released the remaining sperms in the Ganga. Ganga couldn’t bear it and started boiling. The Devas who drank it got pregnant. They went to Siva, prayed and asked him for a remedy for this pregnancy problem. Siva apparently told them if they took a bath in Suragareeswarar Pond in Kancheepuram their pregnancy would get resolved. Devas accordingly took a dip in the pond and relieved themselves of the pregnancy. The sperms of Siva which was flowing in the earth got split into 6 branches and became 6 babies. Those 6 babies were fed milk by 6 ladies. Since it was difficult to give milk to 6 babies they made the 6 babies into 1. Because of this the body became 1 and heads became 6. That’s the story of ‘Arumugam’ (another name for Lord Murugan). Since he emerged from a ‘Skalam’ hence the name ‘Skandha’. Brahma made his daughter as his wife. Lakshmi had sex with horse. These are the qualities of the Gods we have!“, EVR had said as per the book Thoughts of Periyar EVR and was originally cited from “Kadavul Oru Karpanaye – 1971“.

Dravidianists And Their Contempt For Lord Murugan

Karuppar Koottam, a YouTube channel that was run by a group of ‘Periyarists’, Communist ideologues and DMK sympathizers had published a video in 2020 where they abuse Lord Murugan, revered in Tamil Nadu as the Tamil God, by making derogatory references to Kandhasashti Kavasam, a hymn dedicated to Lord Muruga that echoes in every Hindu’s home and temples in Tamil Nadu. After massive outrage, he was jailed under Goondas Act by the then AIADMK government but was subsequently released after the DMK came to power.

From abusing Hindus and Hindu God Murugan to making government school students sing the same Kandha Sashti Kavasam that was denigrated by the DMK-Supporting Dravidianists, the DMK’s U-Turn on Murugan is a triumph of Hindus against the rabid anti-Hindu Dravidainists.

(With Inputs From PT News)

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Dravidian Model: Dindigul Villagers Forced To Cross Swift River To Bury Elderly Man As Bridge Proposal Stalls

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The Commune
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Dravidian Model: Dindigul Villagers Forced To Cross Swift River To Bury Elderly Man As Bridge Proposal Stalls.

On 1 November 2024, over 12 villagers, accompanied by relatives, crossed a swiftly flowing river on foot to bury an elderly man in a burial ground near Natham in Dindigul. Although the district administration has proposed building a metal bridge across the river for ₹10 lakh, the project remains unapproved.

Samudrapatti village, home to around 1,500 families, faced significant challenges following heavy rains that increased the river’s water levels. Periyam Pillai, a 73-year-old villager, passed away due to health issues. The burial ground, located on the opposite bank of the Thirumanimuthar River, is primarily used by Hindus, while separate burial sites exist for Muslim and Christian communities.

Initially, some villagers considered waiting for the water to recede before transporting Periyam Pillai’s body across the river. However, concerns over decomposition led them to decide to cross despite the dangers.

Approximately eight family members, along with other villagers, ventured into the river, where the water reached chest height. They navigated through the strong currents, successfully burying the elderly man by evening.

A senior official from the district administration commented, “This is a long-standing issue for the villagers. The river is managed by the PWD. The proposal for the metal bridge has been accepted by block development officers, but the river’s sharp bend complicates construction. We are waiting for higher officials to decide whether to build the bridge a few meters upstream or to identify an alternative burial site.”

Last week, villagers in Lalgudi, Tamil Nadu, faced a similar ordeal as they were forced to carry the bodies of their deceased loved ones through neck-deep water to reach burial grounds. A viral video has brought attention to this heartbreaking reality in Trichy district, where the absence of proper pathways to cemeteries forces families into such distressing situations. While politicians often proclaim their commitment to social justice, these conditions starkly contrast their claims and the actual experiences of the community.

In Nehru Nagar, located in Maruthur Panchayat within Lalgudi Union, over 200 residents must rely on a cemetery situated across the Upparu River. When the river is dry, crossing to the cemetery is manageable. However, during monsoon season, flooding makes this journey perilous, as no bridge exists to facilitate the crossing.

Despite repeated petitions to government officials for a bridge over the Upparu River, no action has been taken. Recently, heavy rains caused the river to overflow, exacerbating the situation.

Just days ago, the community faced tragedy when a 98-year-old resident, Arunachalam, passed away in Nehru Nagar. Villagers had to navigate through neck-deep water to transport his body to the cemetery for his final rites.

For years, the local community has urged the district administration to construct a bridge for better access to the graveyard, but their appeals have gone largely ignored. With the viral video highlighting their struggle, residents now hope for prompt action to build a bridge across the Upparu River.

(With Inputs From TNIE)

Good Crowd For IMK Chief Arjun Sampath’s Rally Demanding Legal Protection For Brahmins Amid Rising Hate Speech And Abuse Against The Community

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The Commune
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Good Crowd For IMK Chief Arjun Sampath's Rally Demanding Legal Protection For Brahmins Amid Rising Hate Speech And Abuse Against The Community.

In response to escalating hate speech and abuse directed at Brahmins by Dravidianists and other anti-Hindu elements, Indu Makkal Katchi (IMK) Chief Arjun Sampath organized a protest rally demanding the enactment of legislation to protect the Brahmin community, similar to the Protection of Civil Rights (PCR) Act that is there for the Scheduled Caste communities.

This protest occurred on 3 November 2024 at Rajarathinam Stadium in Egmore, Chennai. Notable guests include Gurumurthy, editor of Thuglak, Chennai Corporation BJP councillor Uma Anandan, and other respected figures.

IMK Chief Arjun Sampath has called for a protest against the ongoing hate speech directed at the Brahmin community, particularly from Dravidianists and ‘Periyar’ groups. He aims to end this hatred and express their discontent over such injustices.

Through his official account on X, Sampath urged the Brahmin community and the general public, stating, “Protecting Brahmins and protecting cows is the first duty of ancient Tamils. Let’s fight to end 70 years of untouchability. Rally towards the Fort to express our pain and seek solutions. I appeal to Brahmins who desire change against racist and fascist forces to join us.”

In this regard, various Brahmin organizations have committed to supporting the protest and rally, expressing their solidarity with the cause.

Despite being organized just two days after Deebavali, the protest saw a good turnout. South India Forward Bloc leader KC Thirumaran, Actress Kasthuri Shankar, and others participated in the event.

In his speech, Arjun Sampath pointed out the targeted hate speech by DMK leaders and other Dravidianists. He pointed out that while the first family of the DMK (MK Stalin’s wife, Durga Stalin, and his son-in-law Sabareesan) have embraced Sanatana Dharma, the second-rung leaders of the party and Dravidianists keep continuously harassing Brahmins.

The meeting saw the passing of several resolutions, such as the removal of racist references to ‘Aryans Vs. Dravidians’ in the Tamil Nadu state government textbooks.

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Achamillai, Achamillai: Even If The Dravidiandom Diminishes Or Denigrates Us, We’ve No Fear, We’ve No Fear

By
Nanmozhian
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Achamillai, Achamillai: Even If The Dravidiandom Diminishes Or Denigrates Us, We've No Fear, We've No Fear.

As an analyst who has tracked the Dravidian school of polity, I’m not surprised that the protagonist’s original identity in the recently released movie Amaran was deliberately hidden and tweaked.

A section of the Brahmin community who add a little extra salt in their food have pointed out this deliberate tweaking done by the movie makers and vented out their ire in social media. There’s another section who is willing to give it a pass for the greater good of “nationalism” and bringing back Indian nationalism discourse in Kollywood. A few of them who are subservient to the Dravidiandom for the crumbs thrown to them have defended the tweak as well. A few innocent Brahmins with self defeatist mindset feel portraying a Brahmin hero in Tamil Cinema might hamper the commercial success of the movie and justify tweaking on this ground.

The legendary Shivaji Ganesan had portrayed numerous Brahmin protagonist roles and had delivered numerous blockbusters. Shankar had delivered two big hits ‘Gentleman’ and ‘Anniyan’ with Brahmin leads. Directors like Suresh Krishna too have delivered blockbusters with a Brahmin hero and storyline revolving around a Brahmin family as well. The hypothesis that a Brahmin hero on screen will not accepted by Tamil audience is completely misplaced and lacks evidence.

The same applies to politics. The state had 3 Brahmin Chief Ministers who ruled the state for 17 odd years. That’s 17 out of 77 years. And if the Tamil people were actually Brahmin haters, they would not have given chance to Brahmins to rule them for 17 odd years.

Brahmins are perceived to be the most caste neutral of all communities in the state which contributed to their significant support among the masses in pre-independence electoral contests. The Telugus and Mudaliar-led Justice Party was defeated by a Brahmins-led Congress in many electoral battles in the pre-independence era. The Dravidian elite communities, forming the core of the Justice Party, perceived that competing with Brahmins posed a challenge due to the latter’s broader acceptance among the masses. They probably felt that the only way they can win is by taking the Alpha Brahmin male out from the playing field itself.

Once the Dravidian elites ascended to power, they successfully drove away the Brahmins in fields like politics, judiciary, bureaucracy, teaching, medicine and cinema through policy action and by employing hitting-below-the-belt strategies.

And despite driving them away, the Dravidian elites are wary that Brahmins might make a comeback one day or the other like how an alpha Devendra Fadnavis gave a come back in Maharashtra.

To prevent that comeback, they resort to vicious propaganda 24×7 against the Brahmin community by labeling them as lazy, coward and vultures feeding on the oppressed, contrary to ground reality. One of the most popular campaigns they unleash is by portraying Brahmins as a community which doesn’t serve armed forces camouflaging the fact that 3 out of 4 Ashoka Chakra awardees from Tamil Nadu were Brahmins and the lone Tamilian to win Param Vir Chakra Award – Major Ramaswamy Parameswaran– was also a Brahmin.

Portraying Mukund as a Brahmin in the movie will go against this propaganda and the Dravidian elite ecosystem will be badly exposed. Hence there seems to be this deliberate concealing of the fact in Amaran.

We, Brahmins, aren’t worried too much. We will take this in our stride and move on. Serving the Army, winning the battles or laying down our lives for the nation is nothing new to us. We aren’t cowards. Our boy Paranjothi won Vatapi for Narasimha Varman. Our men Krishnan Raman, Arulmozhi Brahmarayan, Karunakara Thondaiman, Jananathan won numerous battles for the Cholas as commanders. Our man Ramappaiyer was the Army commander for Tirumalai Naicker. Jaganatha Iyer played a big role by assisting Marudu brothers and Gopala Naicker in fighting against the British. Mukund, Dinesh Raghu Raman, Parameshwaran, PM Raman have all won the highest gallantry award for Bravery in post independence era making us proud.

Dravidianists may get orgasmic pleasure in concealing our identity in reel world and denying our due. But in real life, we will produce thousands of Mukunds and Parameshwarans to defend our country. Afterall, we belong to the clan of Parashuraman. We enjoy the real life adrenaline rush unlike our rivals who enjoy the reel life orgasmic pleasure.

To sum up with a tweak from Bharathi’s song:

அச்சமில்லை அச்சமில்லை,

அச்சம் என்பதில்லையே!

திராவிடர்கள் எவ்வளவு முடக்க செய்தாலும்

துணிச்சலுடன் எதிர்த்து நின்று களமாடி வெற்றி பெற

அச்சமில்லை அச்சமில்லை,

அச்சம் என்பதில்லையே!

Achamillai Achamillai (There’s no fear, There’s no fear)
Acham Enbathilliye (There’ no fear at all)
Dravidargal Evvalavu Mudakka Seidhalum (No matter how hard the Dravidianists paralyze us)
Thunichaludan Edhirthu Nindru Kalamaadi Vettri Pera (To bravely resist and win)
Achamillai Achamillai (There’s no fear, There’s no fear)
Acham Enbathilliaiye! (There’s no fear at all)

(Nanmozhian is an entrepreneur based out of Chennai.)

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Pothigai Express Loco Pilot’s Swift Response Averts Railway Sabotage In Tamil Nadu

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The Commune
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Pothigai Express Loco Pilot's Swift Response Averts Railway Sabotage In Tamil Nadu

In Tamil Nadu’s Tenkasi district, there are rising concerns about a possible sabotage incident involving the Pothigai Express train in Kadaiyanallur. Railway police have launched an investigation after a large stone, weighing around 10 kilograms, was found on the tracks. The train, traveling from Sengottai to Chennai, encountered this obstruction in the Poganallur area.

A significant train disaster was narrowly avoided on Diwali day thanks to the vigilance of the loco pilot, who spotted the large boulder on the tracks near Kadayanallur and managed to halt the Pothigai Express train safely.

The event occurred yesterday evening when the 10 kg stone was mysteriously placed on the tracks in the Boganallur region. The quick response of the loco pilot not only stopped the train but also allowed for the removal of the obstruction, averting a potentially disastrous derailment.

Railway authorities were alerted immediately and have initiated an inquiry to determine whether there was an intention to derail the train. Investigators are working to uncover the identity of the individual responsible for placing the stone and their motivations.

This incident echoes a similar occurrence from September 26, when two individuals were arrested for placing stones on the tracks in Kadayanallur. Additionally, there have been recent incidents where bolts and nuts were removed from tracks in Kavaripettai, Tiruvallur district, leading to a collision between a passenger train and a freight train. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is looking into these conspiracy suspicions.

The events of Diwali have caused alarm among the public, emphasizing the catastrophic consequences that could have arisen had the train derailed. The quick actions of the loco pilot have been celebrated as heroic, effectively preventing a major disaster and ensuring the safety of numerous passengers.

The investigation is ongoing, and further information is anticipated as it progresses.

(With Inputs From News9)

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IMF Reports India As The World’s Fastest-Growing Economy, Forecasting Robust Growth Amid Global Uncertainties

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The Commune
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IMF Reports India As The World’s Fastest-Growing Economy, Forecasting Robust Growth Amid Global Uncertainties

India remains the world’s fastest-growing economy with investment and private consumption driving growth, according to the IMF’s latest Regional Economic Outlook for Asia-Pacific. In its World Economic Outlook report released on 2 October 2024, the IMF retained India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecasts at a robust 7 per cent and 6.5 per cent for FY25 and FY26, respectively. While growth in Asia is expected to slow down in 2024 and 2025 — reflecting fading support from the pandemic recovery and factors like ageing — short-term prospects were more favourable than expected in April, the regional economic outlook report said.

IMF said that the growth for the Asia Pacific region in 2024 has been revised up marginally by 0.1 percentage point to 4.6 per cent, primarily reflecting the robust performance early in the year. With this, the Asia and Pacific region are expected to contribute roughly 60 per cent to global growth this year.

However, “the outlook is subject to sizable economic and geopolitical uncertainties,” the report states. A blog post released by IMF along with the regional outlook report stated that while manufacturing has been the driver of growth in Asia, a transition to modern, tradable services could be a new source of growth and productivity. It said that the growth of services has already drawn about half of the region’s workers into the sector, up from just 22 per cent in 1990, as hundreds of millions moved from farms and factories.

“This shift is likely to accelerate with further expansion of international trade in modern services such as finance, information, and communication technology, as well as business outsourcing, for example, as already done in India and the Philippines,” the blog post said.

In 2025, more accommodative monetary conditions are expected to support activity, resulting in a slight upward growth revision to 4.4 per cent from 4.3 per cent in April. Inflation has retreated in much of the region. At the same time, risks have increased, reflecting rising geopolitical tensions, uncertainty about the strength of global demand, and potential for financial volatility. Demographic change will act increasingly as a brake on activity, though structural shifts into high-productivity sectors such as tradable services hold promise to sustain robust growth, the report added.

-IANS

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CBI Investigates Former Principal Sandip Ghosh Over Financial Irregularities In RG Kar Medical College’s MBBS Selection Process

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The Commune
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials probing the financial irregularities in the state-run RG Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata have found clues about former principal Sandip Ghosh’s involvement in wrongdoings in the MBBS selection process.

Sources said that CBI officials have also mentioned the findings in their reports filed at the Calcutta High Court last month, immediately before the court went for vacation on the occasion of Durga Puja. As per the findings of the CBI officials, the irregularities in the MBBS selection process where Ghosh played an important role, took place in 2021.

The wrongdoings were first highlighted by a whistleblower and the former Deputy Superintendent of R.G. Kar, Akhtar Ali, based on whose petition a single-judge Bench of the Calcutta High Court directed the CBI to probe the financial aspect of the case. Sources said that the CBI officials, along with their report, submitted some relevant supporting evidence on these MBBS selections to the Calcutta High Court in 2021.

The documents include call records and some voice messages that indicate Ghosh’s involvement in the wrongdoings, sources added. Similar irregularities in house staff selection, sources added, have been tracked by the investigating officials. One of the classic examples of wrongdoings in house staff selection was Ghosh’s close confidant Ashish Pandey, who has already been arrested by CBI officials in the financial irregularities case and is currently in judicial custody.

Meanwhile, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), too, has made a suo motu entry in investigating the financial irregularities case after filing an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR). The other main charges in the financial irregularities case include misappropriations in the tendering process, getting infrastructure-related work at R.G. Kar done by private outsourced agencies bypassing the state Public Works Department, smuggling of the hospital’s biomedical wastes, and selling of organs of unidentified bodies coming to the hospital morgue.

Besides the financial irregularities case, the CBI is also conducting a parallel probe against Ghosh in the case related to the rape and murder of a junior doctor of R.G. Kar within the hospital premises in August this year.

-IANS

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DMK Scion Udhayanidhi Stalin Says, “No Animosity Toward Hindi, But Strong Opposition Only To Its Imposition”

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The Commune
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DMK Scion Udhayanidhi Stalin Says, "No Animosity Toward Hindi, But Strong Opposition Only To Its Imposition"

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin expressed that he does not harbor any animosity towards the Hindi language itself, but opposes its imposition. He made these remarks while attending an art and literature festival organized by Malayalam Manorama in Kozhikode, Kerala.

Udhayanidhi emphasized the importance of collaboration between Tamil Nadu and Kerala to safeguard their languages, cultures, and literature from the perceived threats posed by the BJP. He urged the people and political parties of Kerala to unite in the struggle against communal forces.

During his speech at the festival, he stated, “Both Tamil Nadu and Kerala share a profound appreciation for their cultural heritage. We are facing challenges from the BJP, which seeks to impose a singular vision of ‘one nation, one culture, one election, one language, one dress code, one religion, and one food’ upon us and other states in India.”

He called for solidarity, saying, “Let us join forces to protect our languages, cultures, and literature from the fascist agenda of the BJP.”

Udhayanidhi elaborated on the linguistic and socio-political reforms driven by the Dravidian movement over the past century, aimed at defending Tamil from the encroachment of Sanskrit and Hindi. He asserted, “Tamil Nadu and Kerala are among the most progressive states in India, having successfully kept fascist and communal influences at bay. The people here resist fascism due to the strong foundation of progressive politics.”

He noted that prior to the Dravidian movement, Tamil literature primarily consisted of mythology and devotional works, but leaders like Anna and Kalaignar championed Tamil literature that reflected human experiences and popular culture. “The Dravidian movement positioned Tamil as central to our identity. It’s not just a means of communication; it embodies the voice of a community seeking recognition, dignity, and freedom from Hindi imposition.”

Addressing the principles of equality, rationalism, and anti-religious sentiment espoused by the Dravidian movement, Udhayanidhi highlighted how these values have influenced Tamil Nadu’s language policies, cultural events, and educational frameworks, preserving the state’s unique linguistic identity.

He pointed out, “Today, our pride in the Tamil language and literature informs discussions about state autonomy and cultural excellence. Previously, Tamil Nadu’s resistance to linguistic subordination was viewed as divisive by nationalistic forces, which believed our opposition to Hindi imposition would lead to national disunity. However, history has shown otherwise. Those who wish to impose Hindi on non-Hindi-speaking states are the true divisive elements and pose a threat to national unity.”

(With Inputs From DT Next)

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India’s Dynamic Model Of Poverty Eradication And Job Creation Shines At ILO

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The Commune
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India's Dynamic Model Of Poverty Eradication And Job Creation Shines At ILO

A statement said on 2 November 2024 that the Indian model of inclusive economic policies that generate quality jobs, support social protection, and promote gender equality was highlighted by the country’s delegation at the 352nd Governing Body meeting of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) held in Geneva.

The India delegation is led by Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, at the ILO meeting, which will continue until 7 November. During the discussions, Dawra highlighted the national efforts to create decent work opportunities for all segments of society, particularly women and youth, which align closely with the ILO’s call for a renewed social contract.

Dawra also shared with ILO Governing Body members India’s commitment to improving living standards, reflected in significant initiatives covering all dimensions of poverty that have led to 248 million individuals escaping multidimensional poverty in the last nine years, as measured by the multidimensional poverty index. The Indian team also highlighted India’s transformation over the past decade in terms of financial inclusion and prioritising access to financial services for vulnerable populations.

Dawra said the Government’s steps have empowered millions of individuals and families, fostering a more inclusive and secure society.

Government initiatives like PM Jan Dhan Yojana bridge the financial gap for the unbanked. The Governing Body was informed that PM Jeevan Jyoti Yojana and PM Suraksha Bima Yojana offer affordable life and accident insurance. The Indian delegation also showcased the significant employment growth over the recent years, with government policies, skilling programmes, and economic growth adding around 170 million persons in economic activity during 2016-17 and 2022-23 as per provisional estimates.

It was underlined that India’s economic trajectory demonstrates sustained job creation across key sectors. Dawra also said that India has significantly expanded its social protection coverage. This is recognised by the recent ILO’s flagship World Social Protection Report 2024–26, which shows the doubling of social protection coverage in India. Besides, the Indian government’s largest in-kind social protection scheme, namely the Targeted Public Distribution System, is well captured as a part of special coverage in the report, as one of the world’s largest legally binding social assistance schemes providing in-kind food security to about 800 million people, the ILO members were informed.

During earlier discussions on the proposal for greater democratisation within the ILO Governing Body, India commended the ILO but expressed support for comprehensive reforms in governance in not just the ILO but other UN Bodies as well.

-IANS

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Temples & Mutts Will Be Handed Over To Muslims If People Again Vote For Cong: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya

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The Commune
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Left Ecosystem In Frenzy Mode After PM Modi Exposed Cong’s Fake Promises: BJP MP

BJP National Youth President and MP Tejasvi Surya said on Saturday that all the temples and mutts will be handed over to the Muslims if people will again vote for the Congress. “If votes are given to Congress party for freebies, all our temples, houses, mutts will be handed over to Muslims. If you still vote for the Congress party, there won’t be any freebies in future and the Hindu pilgrimage centres like Dharmasthala and Sringeri won’t exist,” said Surya while addressing media in Bengaluru at BJP headquarters.

He claimed that more lands of farmers are being named as the Waqf property in the state. “In Karnataka, the Waqf board has claimed more than 50,000 acres of land,” he claimed, adding that no one can predict when the farmers’ lands will be transferred to the Waqf board. “I have brought this matter to the notice of the Chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). I have requested the Chairperson to come down to Hubballi and Bengaluru to receive the petitions from farmers. He is likely to visit on November 6 and 7 to the state,” he added.

He alleged that as per the instructions of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Minister Zameer Ahmad Khan is conducting the Waqf Adalats. “Under which law the provision for conducting the Waqf Adalat is made? What is the legal standing for the Waqf Adalat? Which provision of the Constitution allows the Waqf Adalat? The Waqf Adalat is an unconstitutional invention of the Congress party. Until the Congress party stops Waqf Adalats, the BJP will agitate,” he said. He said that many cases of South Indian states have come before the JPC, adding that the Waqf board has claimed the temples which existed before when Islam was born. “Whenever there is an election, the Congress has been empowering the Waqf board,” he claimed.

The central government has formed a JPC to amend the Waqf Act. Egypt and Singapore have banned the Waqf. “We are not demanding a ban on Waqf. We are also not demanding their lands. Our demand is clear. Let the Waqf keep the land which rightfully belongs to it and it should not claim our lands,” he claimed. He said that Minister Zameer Ahmad Khan had compared the Muzarai and Waqf, adding that all Muzarai temples are under the control of the government. “Why does the Waqf board have no control? Is Minister Zameer ready to bring Waqf under the control of the government? The centre is all set to curtail unlimited power to the Waqf,” he said.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday directed officials to immediately retract all notices sent to farmers over Waqf land issues, emphasising that the latter should not be inconvenienced. The Chief Minister’s directions came after a high-level meeting involving senior officials from the Revenue Department, Minority Welfare Department and the Waqf Board.

–IANS

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