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BJP TN Head Annamalai Busts DMK’s Rhetoric On Padma Awardee Not Getting A House Under PMAY, Shows Stalin The Mirror

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The Commune
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Kalaignar News channel shared a report on the situation of Padma Shri awardee Chinna Pillai, a renowned social activist from Madurai district. The report claimed that Chinna Pillai was not allotted a house under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. The then-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee had honoured Chinna Pillai with the Nari Shakti Puraskar award in 2001, and later, in 2019, he was bestowed with the Padma Shri. Vajpayee’s gesture of bowing down at Chinna Pillai’s feet during the award ceremony became a memorable moment. Chinna Pillai expressed disappointment in a recent interview, revealing that despite assurances, he had not received the promised house.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin took to social media platform X to announce that he would have a house allotted for her under the Kalaignar Dream House Scheme. Stalin promised a plot of 380 sqft in addition to the one-cent house plot already provided by the government. In his post, he wrote, “I saw a video of Padma Shri Chinna Pillai speaking with pain that the house promised to her under the Prime Minister’s Housing Scheme has not yet been provided. Do not worry! In addition to the house already given to him, a plot for 380 square feet of land is given. Also, he will be given a new house under the scheme #லைஞரின்_கனவு_இல்லம். Construction will begin this month!”

Chinna Pillai, a key figure in the self-help group Kalanchiyam, has a history of championing fair wages for women agricultural laborers and rescuing families from usury. Despite facing poverty and advancing age, she continues his dedicated social work.

Debunking the narrative that Kalaignar News tried to create, Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party president K Annamalai, responded to Stalin’s post on X. He pointed out that PM Awas Yojana, a scheme funded by the Central Government, was implemented through the State Government. He wrote, “It is painful that Chief Minister Stalin does not even know that it is the state government’s responsibility to identify the beneficiaries and mobilize the funds from the central government. For the past two years, Chief Minister Mr. Stalin has gone to politics without even knowing that the DMK government has been accused of not providing funds and land to build a house for Padma Shri Chinna Pillai Amma.”

He further added that the Tahsildar had given only one cent of land to build a house after asking the District Collector. “Padmasree Chinnapillai Amma has been ignored without any solution even after complaining about it several times. Chief Minister Stalin has left all these hidden and has set out to stick a sticker without shame,” he concluded.

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“Bharat Mata P*d*nguna Mata”: NTK Head Seeman Abuses Bharat Mata, Says There Was No India

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The Commune
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Sebastian Simon, popularly known as Seeman, the chief-coordinator of the political party Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), has once again stirred controversy. His inflammatory remarks against Bharat Mata, the national personification of India as a mother goddess, are attracting widespread attention. Simon’s comments suggest separatist ideologies by insinuating that there was no India until the British invasion, effectively recycling historical narratives.

Speaking at an event a few weeks ago, Seeman commenced his address by elucidating that the widespread corruption in Tamil Nadu is attributable to party leaders who demand funds in exchange for assigning portfolios to ministers and exert pressure on them to contribute financially.

He mocked Annamalai, the Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party president, for being assigned Z security by the home ministry due to threats in the state. However, NTK chief Seeman referred to him as a “Scared Chicken.”

“They ask me, how do you roam without fear? What should I be afraid of, am I a scared chicken like my brother Annamalai? Whatever protection the Chief Minister gets, Annamalai has asked for the same thing,” he said.

Then he recounted a fabricated story by presenting a poster featuring an elderly woman portrayed as an Indian queen. He questioned the audience, suggesting that India did not exist until the British arrived, and proceeded to insult Bharatha Mata. He said, “It is written there, I asked my grandmother Mathi. What is it that you have written my grandmother as Queen of India? Is she Queen of India? Where was India in our grandmother’s time? Where was your India during the time of my grandfather Pulithevan and Alagumuthukoan? Your India, Where was your Bharata matha ‘Pudunguna Matha’? This is my country, after defeating all of us, the white man named India as the land he created by combining all the provinces built by him. This was Tamil Nadu when my grandmother was alive, my grandfather Pulithevan, Azhakumuthukon, Sundaralinganar were alive, this was Tamil Nadu, the liberation of the Tamil homeland, what was India then? At that time, my grandmother did not say Bharat Matha Ki Jai, we only said Vetrivel Veeravel.”

Then he criticized the government’s partiality in the school education system, highlighting that while everything is available in Chennai, towns and villages lack basic facilities such as restrooms, blackboards, roofs, and windows. As a result, he argued that there is no equitable education system, only a balanced curriculum. He further contended that both the DMK and the ADMK engage solely in electoral politics, with no other substantial contributions.

Mocking the ruling DMK government, he pointed out the irony of claiming a lack of funds for repairing dilapidated schools while allocating 88 crores for constructing a mausoleum for his father, Karunanidhi. Ridiculing the state of electoral politics, he mocked, “During the sixty-year rule, have made my grandmother to raise hand for a thousand rupees, that is electoral politics, when the election comes, a thousand rupees to the head of the family, thirty rupees a day, can’t my mother earn thirty rupees? Didn’t you not make our mother beg for thirty rupees during these period? “Paradesi Payale”.”

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Former DMK NRI Wing Office Bearer & International Druglord Jaffer Sadiq Arrested By NCB

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 On 9 March 2024, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) announced the arrest of Jaffer Sadiq, the mastermind behind the India-Australia-New Zealand drug trafficking network currently under investigation by the agency.

Gyaneshwar Singh, the Deputy Director General (Operations), is scheduled to conduct a press conference later today to provide detailed insights into the matter.

Sadiq, a producer of five Tamil films, was the leader of a cartel responsible for shipping Pseudoephedrine from India to Australia and New Zealand, as per the sources. A fortnight ago, four individuals from Tamil Nadu were apprehended in a Delhi warehouse.

Sadiq, who was affiliated with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and serving as the Deputy Organiser for the Chennai West NRI Wing, was permanently expelled from the party on 25 February 2024 following the revelation of his involvement with the drug cartel.

The case unraveled when authorities from New Zealand and Australia alerted Indian agencies about substantial drug smuggling in their countries, disguised as food products. The NCB was probing the possibility of drug money being used to fund films.

In February, New Zealand customs and Australian police provided information about large amounts of pseudoephedrine, hidden in desiccated coconut powder, being shipped to both countries. Additional information from the US Drug Enforcement Administration pointed to Delhi as the source of the consignment.

An international drug trafficking network has been broken up by a combined operation from the NCB and the Special Cell of Delhi Police, resulting in the seizure of at least 50 kg of Pseudoephedrine in Delhi.

Following extensive questioning, officials disclosed that over the past three years, 45 shipments containing roughly 3,500 kg of pseudoephedrine, worth over ₹2,000 crore in the international market, had been dispatched.

According to the NCB, Sadiq is reportedly the mastermind behind the drug trafficking ring spanning India, Australia, and New Zealand. Sadiq, who has five film productions to his credit, allegedly operated a cartel that transported pseudoephedrine from India to Australia and New Zealand. Four individuals from Tamil Nadu were apprehended in a Delhi warehouse two weeks prior.

 Jaffer Sadiq is also being investigated by the NIA for using fake passports and his alleged involvement in IS recruiting. 

 (with inputs from Live Mint)

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2024 National Elections – Andhra Pradesh Is Guaranteed For The BJP! 

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The Commune
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The national elections are fast approaching. There’s a buzz and excitement around this year’s elections, with India on the cusp of a new era of economic might, military confidence, and cultural pride. The elections are also expected to reiterate India-Bharat’s faith in the policies and performance of the BJP government (Bharatiya Janata Party) in both domestic and international affairs as well as the acknowledged leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

This year’s elections may be the BJP’s best chance in decades, to capture both the imagination and the votes of the South Indian people in the upcoming national elections. State elections are a different challenge altogether with unique circumstances in each of the Southern states but National elections present a fair chance for the BJP to appeal to the South Indian people on the subjects of national security, good governance, economic growth, international reputation, cultural unity and religious pride. 

There is a high likelihood that Karnataka, which already has a significant BJP presence, will vote in favour of the BJP in sizeable numbers in the 2024 National /Lok Sabha elections. In Telangana, where the BJP has gone from single-digit to double-digit wins in under five years, the BJP hopes to further increase its vote share, banking on the almost 20% vote share it captured in the 2019 national elections. 

In Tamil Nadu, Mr. Annamalai’s rising popularity, PM Modi’s inauguration of the Ram Temple, Mr. Modi’s frequent visits to TN, the success of his Kashi-Tamil Sangamam conclaves, Modi’s recent pilgrimage visits to TN before the Ayodhya temple inauguration and his sincere efforts to strike the right chord with the Tamil people combined with the DMK’s image as a minority-appeasement party with an anti-Hindu streak, is helping the BJP make major inroads in the state. In Kerala, the BJP with the assistance of a strong RSS presence in certain districts, combined with the public’s dissatisfaction with the current LDF (Left Front political parties) government, accused of both corruption and a pro-Muslim stance, hopes to increase its numbers substantially.  

Ironically, the BJP ‘s strength in numbers is almost guaranteed in Andhra Pradesh – a state in which it has the least presence on its own strength! The party is yet to find sincere, ideologically strong leaders in the state, that will help it get past the single-digit phase in the state. Yet AP is the BJP’s best bet in the South because all the regional parties in the state have guaranteed their support for the BJP, either with an internal, pre-electoral alliance or with unconditional, external, post-electoral support for all of the BJP’s bills at the central level. 

A majority of the nation’s citizens, including those from the South are impressed with the electoral promises delivered on time by the BJP government at the centre, including the abrogation of Article 370 in Kashmir, the significant reduction in terrorist activities, the crackdown on anti-national organizations and the inauguration of the long-awaited Lord Ram Temple in Ayodhya. 

As of Friday, 8 March 2024, confirmed news from Delhi came about that the BJP and Andhra’s TDP are in “serious” talks about a seat-sharing arrangement, confirming a long-awaited alliance. The leaders of Andhra’s political partners (Telugu Desam Party-TDP and the Jana Sena Party-JSP), N Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan respectively, met with both Amit Shah as well as JP Nadda of the BJP. Such a meeting is indicative of:

  • Naidu’s TDP party’s rising numbers against the incumbent Jagan Reddy’s YSRCP
  • The BJP’s acknowledgment of pre-electoral predictions in Andhra
  • The BJP’s comfort level with a likely partnership with the TDP as well as the JSP, both parties in united opposition to the current YSRCP government
  • Reddy’s poor performance in the 2019-24 term leading to large-scale defections from his party and the people’s disapproval of his policies, leading to dismal pre-poll ratings for his YSRCP 
  • The central government’s understanding of the AP public’s discomfort and distrust of Reddy’s poor administration, higher-than-average levels of corruption, and his Law and Order record, making the public seriously concerned with the consequences of mafia-style rowdy elements in society
  • The BJP’s admission of the information shared by top Election Commission officials on the large-scale voter-id tampering by Jagan Reddy’s party, which in the past five years, appears to have impacted all parties in the state including the BJP

Shivani is a freelance writer based out of Vijayawada.

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Reimagining Women’s Liberation

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The Commune
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First and foremost, much of the discourse surrounding women’s liberation stems from Western ideologies, particularly among individuals educated in the West, where historical oppression of women was prevalent. For instance, Switzerland granted voting rights to women only in the 1960s.

Many modern proponents of women’s liberation often come from non-traditional family backgrounds, such as dysfunctional or single-parent households. Some espouse beliefs that view family obligations, children, and marriage as burdensome or oppressive.

In the 1970s and 1980s, Western television played a significant role in shaping societal norms, portraying the “ideal” family as comprising a father, mother, two children, and perhaps a pet, perpetuating the notion of the “happy family” archetype. This ideal often excluded extended family members, such as in-laws or relatives.

This portrayal served the interests of big business, as smaller families meant increased consumption of household goods. Thus, the promotion of nuclear families over joint families became advantageous for economic reasons.

Certain feminist movements even associated menstruation with impurity, a stark contrast to cultural practices in regions like South India, where a woman’s coming-of-age is celebrated as a grand occasion, second only to her wedding. Traditionally, during menstruation, women were given a break from household chores and pampered by other women, acknowledging the importance of rest and rejuvenation.

Unfortunately, some activists perpetuated the belief that only paid employment constitutes legitimate work, thereby diminishing the value of homemaking and caregiving roles. This coincided with the introduction of sanitary napkins in the Indian market, transforming a natural process into a commercial opportunity while perpetuating notions of female impurity and oppression.

As a result, women found themselves juggling multiple responsibilities, including work outside the home, domestic duties, and managing biological stress, all under the guise of modernity and empowerment.

It is essential for all women, regardless of their employment status, to have dedicated rest periods, akin to maternal leave, to prioritize their physical and emotional well-being.

Furthermore, there has been a push towards promoting alternative family structures, such as single-parent households, labeled as “proton families,” influenced by Western ideals and economic interests.

Hindu mythology celebrates powerful goddesses such as Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Kali, embodying strength, wisdom, and transformative energy. By drawing inspiration from these divine feminine figures, women can find empowerment within their cultural and spiritual roots

Sathya Narayanan is a freelance writer and businessman. 

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The Creators From Southern Part Of India Felicitated By The Modi Govt At The Inaugural Content Creators Awards Ceremony

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The Commune
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In a ceremony hosted at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi conferred the inaugural National Creators Award upon content creators nationwide. The event provided an opportunity for the Prime Minister to engage briefly with the awardees, emphasizing the influential role of creativity in fostering positive societal change.

Conceived as a driving force for channeling creativity into constructive transformations, the National Creator Award has witnessed remarkable public engagement. In its initial phase, the award attracted over 1.5 lakh nominations, encompassing 20 diverse categories. The subsequent voting phase saw significant participation, with approximately 10 lakh votes cast for digital creators across a spectrum of award categories.

The outcome of this extensive engagement resulted in the recognition of 23 winners, including three international creators, symbolizing a collective celebration of creativity and innovation.

Of the 23 winners, 3 of them are from Southern part of India. They are YouTuber couple Abhi and Niyu from Karnataka, YouTuber Keerthika Govindhasamy from Tamil Nadu, and stand-up comic Shraddha from Karnataka. 

Recipients of the New India Campaign Award were YouTuber couple Abhiraj Rajadhyaksha and Niyati Mavinkurve. 

Inquiring about their approach to maintaining audience engagement while presenting factual information, the Prime Minister sought insights from the winners. They expressed that, much like the Prime Minister’s dynamic presentation style, presenting facts with enthusiasm resonates well with the audience. The Prime Minister commended them for venturing into a challenging yet highly significant field.

Keerthika who runs the YouTube channel Keerthi History was awarded in the Best Storyteller category. 

As a symbol of respect, she touched the Prime Minister’s feet, prompting a gracious response – PM Modi also made a similar gesture. He said, “See, in politics, people fall at others feet. In the world of art, falling at someone’s feet has a different meaning. But I get disturbed a lot. Especially, if it is a daughter.”

The Prime Minister encouraged her to speak in her preferred language, acknowledging the diverse linguistic landscape of the country. Keerthika shared insights into the interconnected nature of history and politics, highlighting occasional social media backlash. Responding to the Prime Minister’s inquiry, she noted a growing interest among today’s teenage audience in learning about the greatness of India.

Shraddha, a standup comic under the label Aiyyo Shraddha, won the Best Creative Creator Female category.

Shraddha, renowned for her multilingual comedy sets and the creator of engaging, relatable content spanning generations, received the Best Creative Creator – Female award. Welcoming her with her trademark ‘Aiyyo,’ the Prime Minister noted that this was their second meeting. In her remarks, Shraddha expressed that the award is a tribute to those creating content from their homes and highlighted her strategy of infusing light humor into serious themes. She also commended the Prime Minister for his spontaneous and engaging interactions with content creators.

(with inputs from PIB)

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TN YouTuber ‘Keerthi History’ Wins Best Storyteller Award At Inaugural National Creators Awards Ceremony

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The Commune
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In a ceremony held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi presented the inaugural National Creators Award to content creators across the country. During the event, he engaged in a brief interaction with the awardees, fostering a dialogue on the transformative power of creativity in driving positive change.

Conceived as a catalyst for utilizing creativity to instigate positive transformations, the National Creator Award has garnered exceptional public involvement. During the initial phase, the award received over 1.5 lakh nominations spanning 20 diverse categories. The subsequent voting round witnessed an impressive turnout, with approximately 10 lakh votes cast for digital creators across various award categories.

From this extensive participation, 23 winners emerged, including three international creators, marking a celebration of creativity and innovation.

Emphasizing the importance of energetic presentations, the awardees shared their approach, earning compliments from the Prime Minister for tackling a challenging yet crucial field.

The ‘Best Storyteller Award’ was bestowed upon Keerthika Govindhasamy, also known as Keerthi History. During the ceremony, she expressed her appreciation for the Prime Minister’s acknowledgment and promotion of the Tamil language. 

As a symbol of respect, she touched the Prime Minister’s feet, prompting a gracious response – PM Modi also made a similar gesture. He said, “See, in politics, people fall at others feet. In the world of art, falling at someone’s feet has a different meaning. But I get disturbed a lot. Especially, if it is a daughter.”

The Prime Minister encouraged her to speak in her preferred language, acknowledging the diverse linguistic landscape of the country. Keerthika shared insights into the interconnected nature of history and politics, highlighting occasional social media backlash. Responding to the Prime Minister’s inquiry, she noted a growing interest among today’s teenage audience in learning about the greatness of India.

Congratulating Keerthika for her award, Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party President Annamalai posted his wishes on his official X handle. He wrote “On behalf of BJP4TamilNadu, congratulations to Selvi KeerthiHistory avl, a young content creator from TN who is spending her valuable time disseminating our history to Gen Z & beyond, for receiving the ‘National Creators Award’ from our beloved PM Thiru Narendra Modi avl today.”

The award is being provided across twenty categories including the Best Storyteller Award; The Disruptor of the Year; Celebrity Creator of the Year; Green Champion Award; Best Creator For Social Change; Most Impactful Agri Creator; Cultural Ambassador of The Year; International Creator award. The categories also include the Best Travel Creator Award; Swachhta Ambassador Award; The New India Champion Award; Tech Creator Award; Heritage Fashion Icon Award; Most Creative Creator (Male and Female); Best Creator in Food Category; Best Creator in Education Category; Best Creator in Gaming Category; Best Micro Creator; Best Nano Creator; Best Health and Fitness Creator. 

Winners in the other categories include

  • Nishchay – Best Creator in Gaming Category
  • Ankit Baiyanpuria – Best Health and Fitness Creator
  • Naman Deshmukh – Best Creator in Education Category
  • Kabita Singh (Kabita’s Kitchen) – Best Creator in Food Category
  • RJ Raunac (Bauaa) – Most Creative Creator-Male
  • Shraddha – Most Creative Creator-Female
  • Jahnvi Singh – Heritage Fashion Icon Award
  • Malhar Kalambe – Swachhta Ambassador Award
  • Gaurav Chaudhary – Best Creator in Tech Category
  • Kamiya Jani – Favourite Travel Creator
  • Drew Hicks – Best International Creator
  • Maithili Thakur – Cultural Ambassador of The Year
  • Jaya Kishori – Best Creator for Social Change
  • Pankti Pandey – Favourite Green Champion
  • Ranveer Allahbadia (BeerBiceps) – Disruptor of the Year
  • Piyush Purohit – Best Nano Creator
  • Aridaman – Best Micro Creator
  • Aman Gupta – Celebrity Creator of the Year
  • Lakshay Dabas – Most Impactful Agri Creator

(with inputs from PIB)

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7 Word Mantras – A Book On Teachings Of Select Thirukkural By Lifeline Hospitals Chairman Dr JS Rajkumar

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The Commune
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Dr. JS Rajkumar’s “7 Word Mantras” takes readers on a captivating journey into the profound teachings of Thiruvalluvar’s “Thirukkural,” as inspired by the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The book, unveiled at the Chennai Litfest in February 2024, intricately explores the tenets of Thirukkural and their application in guiding the nation through various challenges.

With a keen focus on the universal appeal of Thirukkural, the author emphasizes how Prime Minister Modi has skillfully incorporated these teachings into his leadership style. The choice of Thirukkural as a common ground for bridging the cultural gap between South and North India reflects a deep understanding of its universal significance.

Dr. Rajkumar expresses heartfelt appreciation for the Prime Minister’s ambition, kindness, and visionary leadership. By drawing parallels between Modi’s statesmanship and the timeless wisdom found in Thirukural, the book aims to contribute to the broader dialogue on uniting the diverse cultural fabric of India.

Moreover, the author sheds light on Modi’s diplomatic use of Thiruvalluvar’s teachings, especially during international interactions, showcasing how the universal values encapsulated in Thirukkural transcend regional boundaries.

Ultimately, “7 Word Mantras” serves as a unique exploration of the intersections between leadership, cultural heritage, and timeless wisdom. It highlights the universal acceptance of Thirukkural and its potential to guide individuals towards a life rooted in Dharma, echoing the humble and principled existence attributed to Thiruvalluvar during the glorious Sangam era. Through this literary work, Dr. Rajkumar aims to inspire readers to embrace the profound teachings of Thirukkural and contribute to the collective journey towards a more harmonious and culturally integrated India.

About JS Rajkumar

Dr. J.S. Rajkumar is a highly accomplished medical professional, known for pioneering laparoscopic surgery and groundbreaking achievements in robotic surgery. With an illustrious academic journey, he holds 32 Gold Medals from Madras Medical College and FRCS from esteemed institutions. As an entrepreneur, he founded Lifeline Hospitals and chairs Trustr, an AI healthcare company. Dr. Rajkumar is also dedicated to philanthropy, leading initiatives for free medical treatment and screenings.

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The Ultimate Turncoat: Kamal Who Once Called MK Stalin An Insult Is Today Waiting To Ally With DMK

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Kamal Haasan, actor turned part-time politician and founder of Makkal Needhi Maiam, is today seen to be waiting to ally with the DMK for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. 

In a series on “This Day That Year” by Dinamalar on social media platform X, a remark made by Kamal Haasan in 2021 has come to the fore. On 8 March 2021, Kamal is said to have made the statement, “If you want to insult Karunanidhi, all you need to say is MK Stalin.” MNM President Kamal Haasan said that if he wanted to be humiliated, he would lie down.

Is Kamal Waiting To Ally With The DMK? Here Are Some Indications

In January 2024,Chief Minister MK Stalin unveiled ‘Maha Kavithai,’ a composition by Dravidianist poet and #MeToo accused Vairamuthu. Sharing the stage with them was MNM Chief Kamal Haasan. 

In December 2023, Kamal Haasan blamed the heavy rains for the deluge that the city was grappling with. Kamal Haasan posted on his X handle in a manner that seemed to blame the cyclone for the entire problem while turning a blind eye to the mismanagement, poor or absence of preparedness from the establishment. 

He later met with the press today making even more controversial and insensitive statements. He went to the extent of saying that despite the best efforts of the government, the city had faced floods. As the founder of a party that claimed to do clean politics, Kamal Haasan has been repeatedly found to be subservient to the DMK government. He also went on to blame the people for purchasing houses in low-lying areas. 

In September 2023, when the eradicate Sanatana Dharma remarks were taking the internet by storm, Kamal refrained from condemning DMK Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for his hate speech against the Hindu religion and said that the man is entitled to his views. In a social media post, Kamal Haasan said “The hallmark of a true democracy is the ability of its citizens to disagree and engage in continued discussion. History has repeatedly taught us that asking the right questions has led to important answers and contributed to our development as a better society.“, added that Udhayanidhi Stalin is entitled to his views on Sanatana and refrained from using the word Dharma along with it, going by the Dravidianist claims of there is no ‘Dharma’ in Sanatana.

In May 2023, the Tamil Nadu Champions Foundation (TNCF) was officially launched, and the Chief Minister’s Trophy 2023 logo, mascot, and theme song were unveiled at The Leela Palace in Chennai. M.K. Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (TN), was the chief guest of the event. Udhayanidhi Stalin, TN Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, also presided. Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was invited as the guest of honor. Praising Udhayanidhi Stalin in this regard, Kamal said on his X handle, “It is a pleasure that the Tamil Nadu government has organized a huge sports competition named “Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Cup – Kalam Namate!” so that people can improve their skills and compete in the field.”

In February 2023, Kamal said that his friendship with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin went beyond politics. Kamal stated that he and Stalin have been friends since the latter was introduced to him as M Karunanidhi’s son. “We may not be close friends, but we have remained friends and demonstrated that our friendship extends beyond politics whenever the opportunity arose,” he stated.

To commemorate Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s 70th birthday last year, Kamal opened an exhibition titled “Engal Muthalvar, Engal Perumai” (our chief minister our pride) in Chennai. Kamal recalled how Stalin had progressed from being a DMK cadre to becoming the state’s chief minister. “Despite being by his father’s side his entire life, he had never sought anything for himself. This is history that must be preserved,” Kamal stated.

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TN BJP Chief Annamalai Criticizes DMK’s Neengal Nalama Scheme, Alleges Misrepresentation Of Central Government Initiatives

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Once again, a conflict has arisen between Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai and the incumbent DMK government. The discord emerged with the recent introduction of a scheme, purportedly designed to camouflage central government initiatives, which the state government has presented as a novel program. Without delay, the TN BJP leader voiced his disapproval of the DMK government’s actions and released a statement condemning the move.

The DMK in an effort to ensure initiatives that are launched effectively reaching the intended beneficiaries, Chief Minister MK Stalin unveiled the “Are you okay?” (Neengal Nalama) programme on 4 March 2024. Under this initiative, the Chief Minister, Chief Secretary, Secretaries of all Departments, Heads of Departments, and District Collectors will engage with the public to gather feedback on the various programs implemented by the state government through phone. The objective is to assess both the successes and shortcomings of these programs.

Following the launch, there was intense backlash from opposition parties in Tamil Nadu. Over the past ten days, the news has been dominated by reports of drug prevalence in the state, with no official response from the government. Adding to the controversy, the accused individual is a member of the ruling DMK party, serving as the NRI wing in-charge. The BJP had previously accused the Stalin-led state government of deceiving the public by merely rebranding central government schemes and presenting them as new state initiatives, leading to widespread disapproval and criticism.

Tamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai strongly criticized the DMK government, accusing Chief Minister MK Stalin of creating numerous commissions and subsequently announcing a new scheme, “Are You Okay,” which appears to merely rebrand existing central government initiatives. Annamalai highlighted issues such as law and order breakdown, alleged DMK involvement in international drug smuggling, brutality against scheduled caste individuals, hate speech by ministers, corruption in various departments, and ministers facing potential jail time for corruption cases. He expressed concern over the Chief Minister’s ability to introduce new plans without addressing existing challenges.

Chief Minister Stalin’s eight-page statement on the naming ceremony is mentioned, where he lists central government projects but allegedly mocks their impact on people’s lives. The BJP leader pointed out the DMK’s ‘Medicine at Doorstep’ project, which was initially introduced by the central government in 2017, and accused the DMK of sticking its label on the Jal Jeevan scheme. Annamalai also pointed out that this raised confusion among the public regarding the differences between various projects announced by the Chief Minister.

The BJP leader challenged the Chief Minister’s claim of requesting a relief fund of 37 thousand crores for rains and floods, citing a response from Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary stating that the Tamil Nadu government sought much lesser amounts. Annamalai questioned the necessity for such a substantial relief fund when the state has a reserve and received significant central government support.

Additionally, Annamalai highlighted the direct benefits provided by various central government schemes, contrasting the practice with the DMK’s tendency to associate family names with projects. He criticized Chief Minister Stalin for allegedly neglecting the rain and flood issues in southern districts while engaging in political negotiations in Delhi. Annamalai urged the Chief Minister to fulfill his responsibilities and refrain from misleading the public with false information.

On 6 March 2024, Tamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai strongly criticized the DMK government in a released statement. “Since coming to power, the Chief Minister M.K.Stalin who was setting up commission over commission, Bored with it now, DMK has announced a new scheme called “Are you okay” to find out whether the schemes of the DMK government are working properly, changing only the name of the schemes of the central government. Law and order breakdown across Tamil Nadu, DMK executives are in large-scale contact with international drug smuggling DMK Brutality against the scheduled class people, Hate Speech by Ministers, Corruption in all departments, Ministers who are waiting to go to jail in corruption cases, DMK’s anarchy against the poor. It is unfortunate for the people of Tamil Nadu that the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu is in a position to announce a new plan and give it a name, even if he looks out of the room where he is.

Chief Minister Stalin has issued an eight-page statement on the naming ceremony. In that, as projects that are improving people’s lives, After listing four important central government projects Chief Minister’s Breakfast Program, Education at Doorstep,
Medicine at doorstep, Olympic Quest, on the seventh page, Chief Minister Stalin has made a joke about what the central government has done.

In particular, the DMK’s project called ‘Medicine at doorstep’ was introduced by the central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2017 and started working in Krishnagiri, Pudukottai and Perambalur districts in Tamil Nadu in November 2017 which is a Population-Based Non-Infectious Diseases Screening (85-409) Project.The Central Government provides the funds for this scheme. Other than this, the DMK has stuck sticker on the go to the Jal Jeevan scheme of the central government. Further, people are confused as to what is the difference between the Chief Minister’s Address: Project, the Chief Minister with the People: Project, and the now-newly named Are You Well: Project.

Apart from this, the Chief Minister has told a big lie that he asked the central government for 37 thousand crores as a relief fund for the heavy rains and floods suffered by Chennai and southern districts. Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, in reply to a question raised by DMK Member of Parliament Kanimozhi in Parliament, said that the Tamil Nadu government is only asking for Rs.7,033.45 crore as Migjam storm relief and Rs.8,612.14 crore for flood relief, out of the state disaster relief fund provided by the central government last year. He had clearly stated that the Tamil Nadu government has a reserve of Rs.813.15 crores and that the central government has given Rs.900 crores as its share.

When the truth is like this, Chief Minister Stalin should inform the people that the demand of 37 thousand crore rupees mentioned by the Chief Minister was made to whom and how the relief of 37 thousand crore rupees was calculated. Also, the Chief Minister has informed that Rs.3,406.77 crores have been spent on relief work from the state calamity fund and government departments. Does the Chief Minister not know that the State Disaster Fund is the fund provided by the Central Government?

Apart from that, Rs. 3,406.77 crore for the relief work, more than ten times more than that, what is the mystery of asking 37 thousand crore rupees relief fund? The central government is providing Rs.6,000 per year in three installments to about 40 lakh farmers in Tamil Nadu under the Prime Minister’s Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme. In the last 5 years, in fifteen installments, Rs. 30,000 has been given to the farmers of Tamil Nadu. It is surprising that the Chief Minister did not know that the central government is directly providing funds to each farmer’s bank account through direct money transfer.

Prime Minister’s Housing for All Scheme, Free Toilets Scheme, Fertilizer Subsidy, Crop Insurance Scheme, Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Scheme, Cooking Gas Subsidy, Atal Pension Scheme, Prime Minister’s Life Insurance Scheme, Medical Insurance Scheme, Life Insurance Scheme, Mudra Loan for MSMEs , self-funding scheme for street vendors, there are many central government schemes that directly benefit the public. All of them are implemented as government projects, unlike the DMK, the central government led by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not have the practice of keeping their family names for projects.

While the people of the southern district were reeling under the rain and flood, Chief Minister Stalin, who had gone to Delhi to negotiate with the I.N.D.I alliance, is now forgetting it and creating a drama. The Chief Minister should realize the responsibility of his seat and make a statement. If you want, deceive the DMK by telling lies  but BJP will not allow to mislead the public again with false information.”

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