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3 Other Admins Of ‘We Dravidians’ Group – Shaikh Abid Hasan From Bengal, Ravi Chola From Malaysia, Ronald Anto Mathew From Kerala – Cut Ties After Expose

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The Commune
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Admins of the secessionist handle *We Dravidians* are exposed

The exposure of the admins behind the secessionist handle ‘We Dravidians’ continues to unravel. After key figure Kathir RS, was unmasked for his close ties to the DMK and his involvement in promoting Dravidian secessionism, he deactivated his social media handles, shifting the spotlight to the remaining admins—Shaikh Abid Hasan, Ravi Chola, and Ronald Anto Mathew—all of whom tried to distance themselves from the controversial account.

Shaikh Abid Hasan, a Bengali Muslim, denied any connection to the group despite his bio suggesting otherwise. His posts, however, revealed a troubling pattern of anti-Hindu sentiment, advocating for beef consumption and expressing hatred toward Brahmins. Ravi Chola, a Malaysian Tamil with ties to a catering business and political interests, also claimed no involvement. At the same time, Ronald Anto Mathew, a Christian from Kerala living in Germany, swiftly deleted the group’s Telegram channel after being exposed.

‘We Dravidians’ Admins Exposed

The expose of the admins of the Dravidian propaganda, secessionist handle We Dravidians continued after one of them, Kathir RS was exposed. The Commune had reported about how Kathir was connected closely to the DMK and how Kathir RS was part of the We Dravidians movement which promoted secessionism.

It is noteworthy that Kathir seemed to be a Christian, given his blog had posts about Jesus and Christianity, given his blog praised Jesus and his teachings.

After Kathir was exposed, he deactivated his own social media handles as well as that of We Dravidians.

Subsequently, the remaining 3 admins of the social media handle were also exposed and two of them washed their hands off saying they were not part of the team.

Admin 2 – Shaikh Abid Hasan

The second admin, Shaikh Abid Hasan, is a Bengali Muslim.

When exposed, he pretended to not know who We Dravidians were and tried to cut off ties with the group.

However, he forgot to remove the reference on his bio.


He claimed he was fighting the TMC and that people should not troll him since he was mourning his grandmother’s passing.

He apologized to Hindus for hurting their sentiments and kept distancing himself from the comments made by We Dravidians against Pawan Kalyan.


He had also posted about his love for Jagan Mohan Reddy.

Hasan also claimed that he went to Aizwal on Kuki money and met Mizo National Front people and allegedly defamed Meities.

He also claimed he knew more about Meities and threatening pogroms against the citizens of Manipur.

He also exposed his hate for Hindus in his posts where he advocated eating beef and abused Hindus over it.

https://twitter.com/Vikram98655/status/1843161919211147399

He also exposed his Brahmin hate recently.


Admin 3 – Ravi Chola

The third admin with the name Ravi Chola is said to be a Malaysian Tamil. It is not clear whether he is a Christian but is seen with a tattoo of a cross on his arm.

When he got exposed, Ravi who seems to run a catering business apart from dabbling in many other businesses including politics, posted what seemed like a copy-paste job from probably his lawyer.

He later posted that he was not involved.

Subsequently, he deleted the We Dravidians Facebook page and also removed his association with We Dravidians from the profile.

Admin 4 – Ronald Anto Mathew

The fourth admin Ronald Anto Mathew turns out to be from Kerala, a Christian but living in Germany. He was also handling the Telegram channel of We Dravidians.

However, upon getting exposed, he deleted the Telegram channel as well.

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Dravidian Model: Thirsty Crowds Drank From Fire Engines Due To Lack Of Water Facilities At Marina Beach Airshow Event

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The Commune
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Thirsty Crowds Drank From Fire Engines at Chennai Air Show

Thousands of attendees at the Marina Beach event on Sunday, 6 October 2024, faced severe water shortages, with some resorting to drinking water from fire engines as the scorching heat and lack of water provisions took a toll. The event, which had close to 11 lakh people in attendance, saw many scrambling for water with no vendors or adequate water points, leading to desperate scenes throughout the day.

A spectator from Madipakkam recounted a distressing incident involving elderly individuals desperately seeking water. He shared his limited supply but found the sight of numerous thirsty people deeply upsetting. There were reports of people losing consciousness due to lack of hydration, and family units were disrupted as members ventured away from their groups in search of water sources, sometimes wandering considerable distances. Others settled for drinking water from fire engines.

While VIPs were provided with shelters, the general public was herded into makeshift cubicles on the sandy beach. They endured four hours of intense sun with dwindling supplies. Parents, who had excitedly brought their children to the event, watched as the heat and lack of water turned enthusiasm into exhaustion.

Another spectator expressed concerns about the event’s organization. They noted a discrepancy between the city police’s recommendation to use public transportation and Southern Railway’s apparent lack of special train services to accommodate the expected large crowds. They also pointed out the confusion surrounding which department was accountable for managing water supplies, highlighting a potential lack of coordination between different agencies involved in the event planning.

The situation worsened at Triplicane MRTS station, where crowds waited hours to catch trains back to southern Chennai, further compounding the day’s difficulties. Despite the visible chaos, the police prioritised clearing the way for VIP vehicles.

Many visitors left with questions for the authorities, particularly regarding providing basic amenities. The stark difference in the treatment of VIPs and the general public did not go unnoticed, as ordinary attendees were left to fend for themselves, raising concerns about future event management in the city.

It is noteworthy that 5 people died and over 200 hospitalised at the end of the event.

(With inputs from DT Next)

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A TVK Member Is One Of The Victims Of Chennai Air Show Fiasco But Vijay Lands A Soft Blow On The DMK Govt

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The Commune
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A TVK Member Is One Of The Victims Of Chennai Air Show Fiasco But Vijay Lands A Soft Blow On The DMK Govt

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay expressed condolences for the five tragic deaths during the Indian Air Force air show in Chennai but refrained from criticizing the DMK government’s handling of the event, despite widespread complaints of their mismanagement. Among those who died was TVK cadre Karthikeyan, whose family raised questions over the lack of basic amenities and chaotic conditions at the Chennai air show, which drew millions.

Despite the loss, Vijay remains focused on organizing a large-scale conference later this month, sparking criticism over his silence on the government’s failure.

Chennai Air Show Turns Fatal

The air show was a fantastic exhibit of our Indian Air Force’s might on 6 October 2024 for the 92nd IAF Day celebrations in Chennai at Marina Beach. Spectators faced extreme overcrowding, traffic jams, and a lack of basic amenities, all under the intense heat. However, tragedy struck and 5 people died owing to the heat and mismanagement by the ruling DMK government. Mayor Priya blamed the heat for the deaths.

TVK Cadre Dies, Family Suffers Post-Mortem Ordeal

Among the 5 people who died was Karthikeyan, a TVK member.

34-year-old Karthikeyan visited Chennai Marina Beach with his family that fateful Sunday to witness the Indian Air Force’s aerobatic display. A resident of Thiruvotriyur, he worked as an admin at a private logistics company. The TVK cadre was among the millions who gathered to witness the air show, which also aimed to create a Limca Book of Records for the largest public gathering at an event.

His wife, Sivaranjani, recounted the chaos that unfolded after the airshow. As the event ended and crowds surged toward the exit, Karthikeyan left her and their two-year-old son at a bus stop to retrieve their bike parked a kilometer away. He made his way to Nappier Bridge, connecting Fort St. George with Marina Beach, but never returned.

“He went to get his bike. I couldn’t contact him because the phones weren’t working. I waited for two hours, repeatedly calling, and then, around 3:15 PM, someone finally answered. They told me he had collapsed and urged me to come quickly,” Sivaranjani told India Today.

She rushed to the location, only to find Karthikeyan lying unresponsive. He was taken to the hospital by ambulance, but upon arrival, he was declared dead. “I don’t know what happened to him for two hours. Who is responsible for this?” Sivaranjani tearfully questioned.

Her ordeal didn’t end there. While waiting at the Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital to retrieve her husband’s body, she was informed that the ‘cause of death’ could not be determined. Refusing to accept the body without an explanation, Sivaranjani sought answers. However, authorities proceeded to take the signature of one of her distant relatives and loaded Karthikeyan’s body into an ambulance.

“I don’t know what’s happening. Neither I nor Karthikeyan’s mother signed the papers,” a distraught Sivaranjani said, rushing to follow the ambulance transporting her husband’s body.

It later came to light that Karthikeyan was a TVK cadre.

Vijay’s Soft Message For DMK Govt

Condoling the mishap and the deaths, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader, actor-turned-part-time politician Vijay wrote on the official X handle, “The incident in which 5 people lost their lives during an adventure program organized by the Indian Air Force at the Marina beach in Chennai is painful. My deepest condolences to their families. During the event, there were reports in the media that the public did not pay enough attention to basic facilities, transport facilities and security, etc., and expressed their anguish. I request the Tamil Nadu government to focus on effectively implementing facilities and security for basic and essential needs in places where people gather in large numbers.”

Despite losing a member of his party, Vijay has not shown any such reaction or questioned the failure of the DMK government to conduct an event of this scale properly. It is noteworthy that Vijay plans to conduct a similar-scale conference in Vikravandi later this month.

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VCK Leader Vanni Arasu Peddles Lies Connecting RSS To Gandhi’s Assassination

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The Commune
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VCK Leader Vanni Arasu Peddles Lies Connecting RSS To Gandhi's Assassination

Even as Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) members conducted route marches across 58 locations in Tamil Nadu as part of their centenary celebrations on Sunday, VCK leader Vanni Arasu accused them of being involved in Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination and promoting caste-based oppression.

RSS karyakartas conducted route marches across 58 locations in Tamil Nadu on Sunday, 6 October 2024, as part of their centenary celebrations and Vijayadasami festivities. Supporters dressed in traditional RSS uniforms participated in the marches, with hundreds gathering at key locations such as Kanchipuram, Chrompet, and Ariyamangalam in Tiruchirappalli. The marches were a significant part of the organization’s 100th-year commemorations, drawing large crowds across the state. Union Minister L Murugan also participated in the march.

In a scathing post on social media, Vanni Arasu, Deputy General Secretary of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) party, accused the RSS of being a terrorist organization involved in the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. Arasu condemned the RSS, claiming that its goal is to establish a Sanatana-Hindu Rashtra across India through violence and oppression.

VCK leader Arasu’s statements reignited controversy, particularly regarding his allegations about the RSS involvement in Gandhi’s assassination. The matter has long been settled exonerating the organization of any role in the assassination of the Mahatma. Additionally, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was recently forced to issue a public apology for making similar remarks in the past.

In his post, Arasu went on to criticize the RSS’s alleged suppression of Dalits within the framework of Hinduism. He referenced Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of India’s Constitution and a staunch advocate for the rights of marginalized communities. Ambedkar converted to Buddhism on 14 October 1956, as a form of protest against the caste system entrenched in Hinduism, vowing to fight against the social injustices it perpetuated.

Sharing a picture of Union Minister L Murugan wearing the RSS uniform and participating in the march, Arasu lashed out at him for allegedly betraying Ambedkar’s legacy by supporting the RSS. The VCK leader accused them of aligning with a movement that, according to him, seeks to maintain caste-based discrimination.

Arasu’s statements are seen as provocative, and critics accuse him of spreading misinformation for political gain.

It is noteworthy that during a recent interview (in February 2024) on the Hindu Tamil Thisai news channel with host Nivetha Thanimozhi, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi leader and Lok Sabha MP Thirumavalavan repeated the baseless claim that RSS was responsible for the assassination of Gandhi. He had said, “Gandhi was akin to an RSS member – had intense feelings and faith like them but one important thing he believed was secularism. That’s why he was killed. The RSS is a Brahmin movement that killed him because he held it high. Today it is potrayed and projected as a movement for Hindus. It is a Brahmin association named as RSS like Mudhaliar association, Mukkulathor association, Vanniyar association and there was no Brahmin association on a pan-India level, this is RSS. Why should they kill Gandhi, he was a devotee of Rama. He is the one who said “Ram Ram” at every breath, even when Nathuram Godse was shot with a gun, he fall down saying ‘Hare Ram’, why should they kill him? He was a non-violent person, he did not want to dissect the country even he was not armed, only thing he does not want a religious government,” he further said.

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The DMK Connection To Rabid Anti-Hindu Secessionist Handle ‘We Dravidians’

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The Commune
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The DMK Connection To Rabid Anti-Hindu Secessionist Handle 'We Dravidians'

A few days ago, the Dravidian propaganda handle on social media platform X was exposed, and its admins are being revealed individually. The Commune also reported on how a person named Kathir RS, biographer of TN CM and DMK chief MK Stalin, was the face behind the handle ‘We Dravidians’ that spewed venom against Hindus, especially Brahmins.

The handle met stiff opposition from Pawan Kalyan’s fans after the latter, and Udhayanidhi Stalin locked horns over Sanatana Dharma’s remarks. An Andhra Pradesh-based advocate filed a police complaint against the handle. Subsequently, the admins deactivated the handle and disappeared.

But did you know that the anti-Hindu secessionist handle We Dravidians had a strong DMK connection? For the launch of this biography, Kathir is seen with a few members known to be staunch supporters of the party or associated with the party itself in some way.

Let us look at each of the DMK members that ‘We Dravidians’ admin Kathir met one-by-one.

Jeyaranjan

Known as Dr Jeyaranjan, he is the Vice Chairman of the State Planning Commission in Tamil Nadu. An alleged ‘economist’ J Jeyaranjan was appointed to the Tamil Nadu State Development Policy Council formed by the MK Stalin-led DMK government when it came to power in May 2021. He also wrote a paper in 2019 in which he accused the DMK of massive corruption in illegal sand mining and mafia.

In 2023, following the floods in Tamil Nadu, in a video clipping shared by DMK mouthpiece Sun News, Vice Chairman of State Planning Commission (SPC) J Jeyarajan is seen peddling lies about the press interview given by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman regarding the floods in TN that time.

In the discussion, the self-proclaimed “economist” criticized FM Sitharaman, accusing her of using arrogant and dismissive body language during an interview, which he said disregarded the struggles of the Tamil Nadu people. He questioned why the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) should focus on the state’s ₹4,000 crore expenditure. He also dismissed claims that the state government pocketed central relief funds, stating that strict rules govern how the money is distributed and accounted for, ensuring proper procedures are followed.

Zakir Hussain

A ‘Bharatanatyam dancer’, Zakir Hussain was appointed by the DMK government in 2022 as an advisor for 17 district music schools. Proclaiming to be a devotee of Lord Ranganatha, Hussain maintains his Islamic name and associates himself with the DMK. He had been accused of sexual harassment by a government music schoolteacher. Hussain is a card-carrying member of the DMK who joined the party in January 2021. He came under the spotlight when it was widely reported in the media that he was prevented from entering the Srirangam Ranganathar Temple. However, he in an interview to a YouTube channel had claimed that he had been going to the temple for many years and was never denied entry. The appointment as advisor came to be after this incident.

MM Abdulla

DMK MP Abdulla is known for making secessionist statements in the Parliament. On a day when the Supreme Court of India upheld the abrogation of Article 370 by the Narendra Modi government, INDI Ally DMK MP MM Abdullah made a shocking statement on the floor of Rajya Sabha that borderline called for Kashmir’s secession on a racial basis.

Quoting anti-Hindu and anti-India Dravidian demagogue EV Ramasamy Naicker (hailed as ‘Periyar’ by his followers), the DMK MP said “Every race has the right to self-determination. It is applicable for Kashmiri people as well.” Despite objections, the DMK MP kept repeating the same lines and even called for an “investigation of human rights abuses in Kashmir”.

“I propose the concrete steps to address the situation in Kashmir, sir. Establish an independent commission to investigate human rights violations in Kashmir”, the I.N.D.I. Ally DMK MP said.

The Hindu’s Paneerselvan 

As of 2021, AS Panneerselvan was the Executive Director of Panos South Asia, working across eight countries. He is a steering committee member of the Global Forum for Media Development and an advisory panel member for the Knight International Journalism Fellowship. He has held senior roles at Sun Network and Outlook magazine, managing editorial policy and covering politics, economy, and Sri Lanka extensively. He is also an adjunct faculty at the Asian College of Journalism. He was a Reuters Fellow at Oxford and lectures globally on media and South Asian issues. What is problematic is that he directed the documentary Making Trouble Where There Is None, produced by Frontline magazine of The Hindu group, which examines ‘communal mobilization under the cover of the Lord Ganesh festival’ in Chennai.

TRB Rajaa

The DMK Minister for Industries and head of the IT Wing, we all know what kind of a personality, TRB Rajaa is. Kathir has often been seen with Rajaa.

MK Stalin

‘We Dravidians’ admin Kathir also presents his book on DMK chief Stalin and why he needs to be the Prime Minister of India. He presents the book to the subject – Stalin himself.

Udhayanidhi Stalin

Lastly, Kathir presents the biography he wrote to Udhayanidhi Stalin.

 

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No Digital Labour Platform Perfect To Ensure Gig Workers’ Welfare In India: Report

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The Commune
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No Digital Labour Platform Perfect To Ensure Gig Workers Welfare In India: Report

Digital labour platforms in India need to do more to improve the conditions of gig workers. Of 11 such leading internet companies, no platform scored more than six out of a maximum of 10 points, and none scored all the first points across the five parameters, a report showed on Tuesday.

The report by Bengaluru-based Fairwork India, spearheaded by the Centre for IT and Public Policy (CITAPP), International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B), in association with Oxford University, assessed the 11 platforms against five principles: Fair Pay, Fair Conditions, Fair Contracts, Fair Management, and Fair Representation.

These platforms were Amazon Flex, Bigbasket, BluSmart, Flipkart, Ola, Porter, Swiggy, Uber, Urban Company, Zepto, and Zomato. The report mentioned that only Bigbasket and Urban Company were awarded the first point under Fair Pay for instituting a minimum wage policy that guaranteed all their workers earn at least the hourly local minimum wage after factoring in work-related costs.

No digital platform earned the second point under Fair Pay, which requires platforms to commit to and ensure a local living wage after work-related costs or provide sufficient evidence that all workers earn at least this amount. “This year witnessed gig workers’ welfare increasingly gain attention in political manifestos and legislative initiatives.

But with the implementation of these efforts remaining uncertain, and platforms redefining gig work, research and advocacy to improve the conditions of gig workers are ever more relevant,” said Professors Balaji Parthasarathy and Janaki Srinivasan, principal investigators.

The 11 platforms offer location-based services in domestic and personal care, logistics, food delivery, and transportation sectors.

The report examined the changing nature of platform work, as platforms increasingly control when and for how long workers can provide services or gigs.

It also discusses the potential impact of proposed legislation for platform workers in Karnataka and Jharkhand. Amazon Flex, Bigbasket, BluSmart, Swiggy, Urban Company, Zepto and Zomato were awarded the first point under Fair Conditions for providing adequate safety equipment and periodic safety training to workers on their platforms.

Only Bigbasket, Swiggy, Urban Company, Zepto and Zomato were awarded the second point for providing workers with accident insurance coverage at no additional cost, monetary compensation for income loss in cases they are unable to work due to medical reasons other than accidents, and for ensuring a worker’s standing is not negatively affected when they return after a break taken with prior notice to the platform.

Six out of 11 platforms were awarded the first point for Fair Contracts. “Representation through a collective body or trade union is a vital dimension of fairness at work.

It is disconcerting that despite the rise in platform worker collectivisation across the country over the past six years, there was insufficient evidence from any platform to show a willingness to recognise a collective body of workers,” the report noted.

–IANS

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Kenya Seeks IMF Help To Audit Corruption, Governance Issues

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The Commune
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Kenya Seeks IMF Help To Audit Corruption.

Kenya has called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to conduct an official review of the country’s corruption and governance issues, a senior government official said on Monday.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, also the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, said that the IMF will make a corruption and governance diagnosis to ensure the government in KenyaK can curb the never-ending corruption that continues to hurt Kenyans’ economy and livelihoods.

“We need to take the fight on corruption a notch higher and cast away the spirit of corruption. The war on corruption has taken a long time. We must ask ourselves where corruption is domiciled so that we can tackle it head-on,” Mudavadi said in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya.

The move came after Kenyan President William Ruto faced pressure from young protesters demanding accountability and pledged in July to propose changes to the relevant law to seal the loopholes that undermine the fight against corruption.

Ruto said the legal amendments would include cracking down on corrupt officials and those displaying opulence and wastage in government spending amid the high cost of living, Xinhua news agency reported.

On Monday, Mudavadi noted that the diagnosis will be in every ministry and all government institutions as the government takes the fight against corruption to a new level.

He urged all government officers to fully engage in the critical exercise, as those who do not participate will face scrutiny. In September, the IMF urged Kenya to intensify efforts to tackle budgetary and economic challenges following taxation reforms that sparked mass protests in June.

Under the IMF disbursement plan, set to expire in 2025, Kenya was supposed to secure a 600-million-U.S. dollar loan facility, but this was delayed after the government withdrew its plan to raise an additional 2.7 billion dollars to fund the 31 billion dollar budget for the financial year 2024/2025 after mass protests.

–IANS

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“Those Unwell Shouldn’t Have Gone”: DMK Leader RS Bharathi Blames Victims After 5 Die Due To Gross Crowd Mismanagement By State Govt At Chennai Air Show

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The Commune
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DMK Leader RS Bharathi Blames Victims After 5 Die Due To Gross Crowd Mismanagement By State Govt At Chennai Air Show

Former Rajya Sabha MP and DMK leader RS Bharathi has run his mouth once again, making insensitive comments on the deaths in the aftermath of the IAF air show in Chennai on 6 October 2024.

Speaking to the press, the DMK leader said, “It is regrettable, but the arrangements had been done by the government, as stated by Ma Subramaniam. They also intimated the public to bring umbrellas and water bottles. Despite this, due to some people’s carelessness, things have happened. There is no report out yet. Depending on that, the government will take action. 15 lakh people assembled, it was sunny, and they died due to stroke. Those who were already sick should not have gone there.”

When asked about the lack of drinking water facilities during the air show, Bharathi said, “That is false. They have done their best. They also gave specific instructions beforehand. The central government organized this programme. TN government did what it was asked of. Ma Subramaniam has also confirmed that.”

When asked about the allegations placed by ADMK leader and leader of the opposition, Edappadi Palaniswami, about the lack of adequate facilities during the air show, Bharathi shot back saying, “Even in Kumbakonam, 100 people died when 2 people went to take a bath. Did something like that happen? It was self-inflicted, self-caused. It is very hot now. During the 2015 election campaign when Jayalalithaa participated, 6 people died even during her own party meeting. We should not forget that. We should not do politics over the dead. ADMK has no locus standi to speak on this. Similarly, because that lady slept, in 2015, Chennai drowned because of the floods. We still do not know the cause of death.”

Bharathi joins other DMK members and leaders who tried to downplay the incident and pin the blame on the IAF for the chaos and mishap.

Ma Subramaniam

Health Minister Ma Subramaniam released a press note stating, “Full administrative cooperation of the Government of Tamil Nadu was extended to successfully conduct the Indian Air Force Air Adventure Program at Chennai. In order to properly plan and conduct the event, a coordination meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary with Indian Air Force officers and Tamil Nadu government department officials once and then several times at the departmental level. In these consultative meetings, arrangements were made with all the demands of the Air Force officers kept in mind. Two health teams, with an adequate number of doctors and nurses, have been deployed on behalf of the state government at the venue. Apart from this, medical teams were formed on behalf of the Indian Army. Also, 40 ambulances were also stationed there for emergency medical assistance. Adequate paramedical teams were also constituted. 100 beds and 65 doctors were kept ready in Government Medical College Hospitals including Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital. Necessary arrangements have been made for an adequate number of temporary latrines and drinking water supply at Marina Beach by the Chennai Metropolitan Corporation and the Chennai Water and Sewerage Board. 7500 security guards have been deployed for security given the possibility of a large number of people coming. For the Indian Air Force program held today in Chennai,

Tamil Nadu provided all the facilities and arrangements beyond what they requested. I would like to inform you that it has been done by the government.”

He also blamed the IAF for the reason why the event was conducted during the peak afternoon.

Syed Hafeez

Another DMK spokesperson Syed Hafeez kept justifying the deaths were not due to a stampede. Speaking to Times Now, he said, “The event was well organized. The government and the Corporation of Chennai with coordination from 4 other departments had done their best to avoid such a situation. See you have to understand, tehre was no stampede. If the state government had not organised this well, in such a manner. To completely blame the state government of mismanagement is not acceptable. See other news channels, people are praising the state government.”

Saravanan Annadurai

DMK member and advocate Saravanan Annadurai blamed the public for not taking adequate water bottles, caps, etc. He even questioned the health issues those who died may have had. It seemed to indicate that he was saying blaming the State government for poor arrangements is being done for political reasons. 

He wrote, “Aviation adventure and politics of jealousy! Yesterday the Indian Air Force, the adventure shows at the Marina were not properly coordinated, the trains were not running, 5 people died, and the state government should be held responsible. I also went to see the adventure, we walked 3 km, saw, walked again and reached home.

Important questions.

1. When 10 lakh people will gather, can all the vehicles be allowed to the place of adventure?

2. Can get down early and walk the last 2 or 3 km on your own.

3. Yesterday the sun was 36 degrees, walking in that sun and standing in the top sun can see this adventure. It has to go by itself with minimum progress. Hat, water, umbrella.

4. Adequate number of ambulances were available and first aid treatments were available for those who fainted in the sun.

5. Everyone has a desire to see it in person. They must have come to the event feeling that this hot environment would allow their bodies to cooperate. At least for about 3 hours, you have to walk to stand in the sun.

6. The death of 5 people is very regrettable, taking into consideration their health condition.

7. Southern Railway should explain why they are not running enough trains.

8. Is there a structure that can accommodate more than 10 lakh people in a short period of time?

9. Our guards did an excellent job, from first aid treatment to traffic regulation.

10. Majority of the people of Chennai who came to the program, enjoyed the program and left with satisfaction. They had come to the program knowing what kind of facilities would be available in such programs and how much would the facility be. It was conducted by the Union Government itself, what is their role? Those who try to portray this as some kind of administrative failure have no intention other than political jealousy.”

He went on to state that there was no stampede, so everything was fine. He wrote, “Only an autopsy will tell us how 5 people were dead? Did they have any pre existing illness, which got exacerbated while standing in the hot sun for 3 to 4 hrs. There was no stampede.”

Saravanan next went on to blame the Defence ministry because it was them who organised it in the first place! He wrote, “Show organised by Defence Ministry”

Kanimozhi

As if paying lip service, DMK MP Kanimozhi indirectly blamed the IAF for wanting to gather a large number of people. She wrote, “The news of the death of 5 people is very sad and painful when the public who witnessed the military flight adventure program held at the Marina beach in Chennai suffered from the crowd and the temperature was high. Unmanageable gatherings should also be avoided.”

Salem Dharanidharan

DMK spokie Salem Dharanidharan also blamed the IAF, stating they wanted to create a record and that the TN government did not organise the event. He said, “It is unfortunate that lives were lost and it should not happen. There have been many events, full-fledged events conducted in the state where more number of people have participated. There have been fantastic arrangements. Even our party conducted the Youth Wing conference which broke the record was fantastically arranged. The Air Force organizes this and it is not the Tamil Nadu government that wanted to create a record. People, out of their own willingness wanted to come and we made proper arrangements but I am not certain how these mishaps happened.”

TKS Elangovan

The most brazen one among them was DMK leader TKS Elangovan. Speaking to ANI, he said, “People were gathered in large numbers at the Marina Beach…The Indian Air Force conducts the event… The crowd was unexpectedly huge which Marina could not hold… Such kinds of incidents have also happened in many temple festivals...Opposition leaders will always accuse us of anything. They will not manage anything. More than 100 people were taken to the hospital. The state government has made all the arrangements...”

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Rahul Gandhi Has Not Improved, He’s Aligned With Anti-National Elements: Union Minister Rijiju

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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said that Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has not improved at all, and is not showing any maturity. Talking to IANS, the Union Minister said that in BJP, the positions are not for show, they are given to fulfill our responsibilities.

To a question, Rijiju said: “First of all, when Rahul Gandhi became the Leader of the Opposition, I hoped he would improve and show maturity. Instead, he has become even more unruly. For the first time in history, during the Prime Minister’s speech in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, there was such disruption. They jumped into the Well of the House and created chaos. This behaviour is not fitting for a democracy. In India’s history, no one has ever interrupted the Prime Minister’s time like this.”

Hitting out at the LoP, Rijiju further said: “I am very disappointed. Rahul Gandhi should have improved as the Leader of the Opposition, but instead, he has aligned himself with anti-national forces. He travels to America and socialises with those who insult India, drinking tea with them and conspiring to defame our nation. It is truly regrettable that we have such a leader in our Lok Sabha who openly associates with forces against India.”

In response to another question, Rijiju said: “I consider myself a very simple and straightforward person. The people have elected me to the Lok Sabha, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given me the opportunity to serve the country as a minister. In our party, the positions are not for show; they exist to fulfill our responsibilities and serve the nation. For me, whether one is a Member of Parliament, a minister, or a party worker, it doesn’t make a difference.”

The Union Minister further said: “We want to demonstrate that we are always available to the people. We have no VIP culture here; we simply do our work. Arrogance can be very damaging in life. If you develop a sense of pride because of your power or position, it can lead to your downfall. I have lived a simple life since childhood, and regardless of the position, we always focus on serving the country with dignity. We do not hold positions just for enjoyment.”

–IANS

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₹1,000 Cr Earmarked For Venture Fund To Indian Space Startups

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Modi Cabinet Approves Chandrayaan-4, ₹1,000 Cr Earmarked For Venture Fund To Indian Space Startups space industry chandrayaan india

The government on Sunday said it has earmarked ₹1,000 crore for a venture fund for space startups, an indication of its high priority for the space sector. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said the decision was taken within the first 100 days of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 3.0 government.

“About four years back, as a revolutionary step, it was decided to open the space sector to private players. While New India Space Limited (NISL) was a new PSU established, IN-SPACe India was established as the interface with the private sector,” the minister informed.

The result has been amazing in the form of the quantum jump from just one digit startup to more than 200 space sector startups within a short span of time.

“Not only this, some of India’s space startUps are of world potential and are also among the first of their kind,” said the minister, referring to India’s first private Rocket, Vikram-S. Dr Singh further said that there is 100 per cent FDI provision allowed by the government in the space sector which has proved to be a great boost for the new initiative and new entrepreneurs.

While the number of starUps in India has gone up from 350 in 2014 to more than 1.5 lakh, raising the country to number three in the world ecosystem, the space sector startUps have also started contributing hugely in adding values to India’s future economy.

Referring to Gaganyaan, Dr Singh said they are trying to have the final test flight with the Robot Vyom Mitra before the end of this year or beginning next year, so that the first Indian human being may be sent to space through Gaganyaan during the next year.

–IANS

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