According to BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde, Prime Minister Modi will run for Lok Sabha elections in Varanasi, Union Minister for Law and Justice Kiran Rijiju will contest from Arunachal West, BJP MP Bishnu Pada Ray will vie for Andaman & Nicobar, BJP MP Tapir Gao will contest from Arunachal East, and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will run in Dibrugarh.
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Out of the total candidates, 28 are women, 47 are below the age of 50, and the list includes 27 SC candidates and 18 ST candidates. Additionally, 57 candidates from the OBC category are part of this group of 195.
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A recent gathering took place to commemorate the birthday of DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin in Salavakkam near Uthramerur, Kanchipuram district. The event, led by DMK union secretary Kumar and attended by Uttaramerur assembly member Sundar and Kanchipuram MP G. Selvam, featured DMK’s Organizing Secretary RS Bharati as a speaker.
During his address, Bharati made incendiary remarks against opposition party leaders, including former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu MG Ramachandran (MGR) and Prime Minister Modi, while also making unsubstantiated claims.
When discussing MGR, he mocked the circumstances of his death, linking it to the AIADMK founder’s speech where he called for the banning of the DMK.
Prior to the Kanchipuram conference, MGR addressed a gathering in Trichy. During this speech, against the backdrop of SD Somasundaram leaving the party, the venue witnessed a sparse crowd. An agitated MGR expressed his intention to ban the DMK then. The following day, Karunanidhi spoke at Kanchipuram questioned who was that who wanted to ban the DMK (here Karunanidhi has used disrespectful terms to address MGR in singular). Unfortunately, this speech by MGR turned out to be his final public meeting address.
RS Bharathi said, “The last speech was when he said that he would ban the DMK. His arms and legs were paralysed, he was admitted to Apollo, and remained speechless and gone. I want Modi to understand this and that is why I am reminding him of it.“
In response to the recent criticism from PM Narendra Modi in his Thoothukudi speech, RS Bharathi said, “All those who said they will destroy the DMK have been destroyed themselves. If you have to understand history, Modi must realise that he is not greater than Pandit Nehru.”
Bharathi slipped the truth that Nehruvian Congress had also considered sidelining the DMK but later managed to get hold by contesting that even though DMK helped his daughter Indira Gandhi.
He said, “Do you know what Nehru once remarked about the DMK? He said, ‘I’ll pack the DMK to whichever nation it wants’. However, it was DMK and Kalaignar that gave a helping hand to the same Nehru’s daughter when she found herself in a predicament.
Later, RS Bharathi took pride in the DMK advocating for a separate nation, leading to the creation of a distinct IPC act to impede such aspirations. He said, “You go to every town and poach ministers and buy MLAs, but in Tamil Nadu you can’t even touch the slippers of DMK’s last-mile cadres. Even if he dies, he will not change his party and survive. If someone asks Dravida Nadu as a separate nation, 7 years of imprisonment. Today’s politicians doesn’t know the fact. To the Indian Penal Code Section 153, they added a separate section 153 A, to give 7 years imprisonment. They changed the law exclusively for the DMK in 1962. Even with law, they could not destroy DMK. Can you destroy it by shouting?”
Later, he made misogynistic and sexist comments about the DMK using their unique symbol to contest elections, mocking other political parties. He said, “There is no other party in India except DMK which contests under the same symbol from the day the party was started and stood in the elections till now. Be it 1957 or 1962, 1967 or 1971 – it was all under the rising sun symbol, we are competing under the rising sun symbol till 2021. Mr. Modi, does any other party in India can claim of such a thing? If people are angry in the village, they will say something like “I am born to one father”, and similarly in politcs, only DMK men can say that they’re born to one father. This man came and talked yesterday without knowing this pride.“
In response to RS Bharati’s above claims, netizens promptly ridiculed him and debunked the lies by sharing an article containing data that contradicted the claim. The article highlighted that the DMK did not consistently align itself with the rising sun symbol; instead, it initially contested elections using the rooster symbol.
இதில் பெரும் துயரம் என்னவென்றால் திரு @RSBharathiDMK க்கு 1957 இல் திமுக பல சின்னங்களில் போட்டியிட்டது என்பது கூட தெரியவில்லை. இவர் தான் திமுக வின் அமைப்பு செயலாளர் 🤷 He is factually wrong. His inappropriate remarks are undesirable too. pic.twitter.com/Qjp2aPjUDN
A series of events unfolded in Tamil Nadu related to the Narcotics Control Bureau’s search operation at various locations connected to Jaffar Sadiq. The focus was particularly on the Sahara Express courier office, reportedly owned by DMK’s West Chennai secretary, Chitrarasu. When this information reached Polimer News, a news reporter accompanied by cameraman Senthil Kumar, rushed to cover the story.
Upon their arrival, individuals affiliated with DMK allegedly confined the news reporter to a room and subjected him to severe physical assault. Subsequently, Senthil Kumar was hospitalized at Royapettah GH. The plot took an unexpected turn when Senthil Kumar filed a complaint against the DMK individuals who attacked him. Surprisingly, the police declined to register the case, and instead, a 55-year-old woman initiated legal proceedings against Senthil Kumar, accusing him of inappropriate conduct during the raid. This development left the journalist community in shock.
In response, several journalists expressed solidarity by staging a protest at the Chennai Commissioner’s office.
திமுகவுக்கு முட்டி தேயிற அளவுக்கு முட்டு குடுக்குற முன்கலப்ஸையே அடைச்சு வச்சு அடிச்சுட்டு, அந்த முன்கலப்ஸ் மேலயே கேஸ் போட்ருக்காங்க நம்ம அறிவாலயம் காவல்துறை🤨
அதை கண்டித்து இன்னைக்கு இரவு போராட்டம் பண்ணிட்டு இருக்கீங்க🥱
— நாட்டாமை ⚖️(WarRoom Commander 😎 ) (@Agmarksanghi) March 1, 2024
Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai strongly criticized the state police for seemingly favoring the ruling DMK government instead of ensuring justice. He condemned “Yesterday, the National Narcotics Control Commission raided the Sahara Courier Company, owned by DMK Chennai West District Secretary Chitarasu in relation to international drug trafficking, and the @polimernews journalist Mr. Senthil Kumar who went to collect news, was locked in a room and severely beaten by the DMK.”
“After this, the police did not take any action on his complaint, have now made a false complaint against Mr. Senthil Kumar by a 55-year-old woman and lodged a First Information Report against him, is highly condemn-able. It is not only very unfortunate that the Tamil Nadu Police are acting on the DMK’s advice, but also against their work ethic. The police should act according to the law and not as a wing of the DMK. Immediately, the fake First Information Report registered against Mr. Senthil Kumar should be cancelled, and I insist that the DMK thugs who attacked Senthil Kumar should be immediately arrested.”
சர்வதேச அளவிலான போதைப் பொருள் கடத்தல் தொடர்பாக, திமுக சென்னை மேற்கு மாவட்டச் செயலாளர் சிற்றரசுவுக்குச் சொந்தமான, சஹாரா கூரியர் நிறுவனத்தில், நேற்றைய தினம், தேசிய போதைப் பொருள் கட்டுப்பாட்டு ஆணையம் சோதனை நடத்தியதை, செய்தி சேகரிக்கச் சென்ற @polimernews ஊடகவியலாளர் திரு.செந்தில்…
Following the outcry, the police eventually registered an FIR against DMK functionary Kalaichelvan, a close aide of DMK’s West Chennai secretary Chitrarasu, who was subsequently arrested for his alleged involvement in attacking Polimer TV Cameraperson Senthil Kumar.
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A few days ago, social media was abuzz with allegations of the Karnataka Congress members chanting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogans. This happened after the Congress candidate Syed Naseer Hussain’s Rajya Sabha victory in Karnataka was announced. A video of his supporters allegedly chanting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ was circulated on social media platforms.
Alleged fact-checker Mohammed Zubair immediately jumped into action to prove that Pakistan Zindabad slogans were not raised. He claimed that instead of Pakistan Zindabad, the supporters were chanting ‘Naseer Saab Zindabad’.
A video of @NasirHussainINC's supporters saying 'Nasir Saab Zindabad' is reported/shared by several Kannada News Channels with the claim that it is 'Pakistan Zindabad'. The same is now getting shared by several BJP supporters. pic.twitter.com/vJrCOMG3ZT
However, this has fallen flat. Forensic analysis of the footage reveals that Naseer’s supporters in the Karnataka Assembly did indeed chant pro-Pakistan slogans while celebrating his victory. The presence of these slogans was identified in both the audio and video components. The submitted report to the state government asserted that the footage remained unaltered as reported by India Today.
On 28 February 2024, a huge controversy unfolded when this unidentified individual, now recognised as a trader from Byadagi, arrived at the Vidhana Soudha to commemorate the victory of Congress leader Syed Naseer Hussain in the Rajya Sabha election. On 29 February 2024, Karnataka police had already arrested Mohmad Shafi Naashipudi for the incident, as disclosed by Superintendent of Police Anshukumar, who identified the detained individual as Mohmad Shafiq Naashipudi.
Zubair blamed Kannada news channels for propagating ‘lies’. He wrote an entire thread buttressing the Congress that no such slogans were raised.
Here is the video from another angle. The person says 'Nasir Hussain Zindabad… Nasir Saab Zindabad' Spoke to at least 4 Reports present there, Including a tweet by ANI reporter said none of them heard 'Pakistan Zindabad' Slogan. When will @siddaramaiah take action against… pic.twitter.com/sHWZRsUzwZ
This is not the first time Zubair has buttressed the Congress establishment. He has always spoken in support of anti-India, anti-Hindu forces. Here are a few examples:
In December 2023, as Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Dayanidhi Maran’s derogatory comments on Hindi speakers surfaced online once again, Dravidianists and alleged fact-checkers jumped into the scene with their explanations and justifications. Most prominent among those buttressing the DMK was the alleged fact-checker Mohammed Zubair of the propaganda outlet Alt News. His explanation for the video was that it was a 4-year-old video. He targeted ANI for their reportage, he wrote, “Hello @smitaprakash, Denounce Dayanidhi Maran’s Anti UP/Bihar speech in strongest terms, But your News Agency @ANI, @PTI_News and other News Channels getting video bites should at least mention that you/they are running his 4-year-old speech from June 2019. By not doing so, Your agency and other News Channels are proving that they are running a Propaganda set by the ruling Govt.”
His tweets buttressing Dayanidhi Maran were reposted by the DMK MP himself. In multiple tweets, Zubair kept repeating that the video was four years old but never condemned the hate speech of the DMK MP.
In October 2023, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman distributed credit assistance totaling ₹3,500 crore to beneficiaries in Coimbatore. The event was part of the Credit Outreach Program, aimed at providing financial support to various sectors of the economy, particularly those in aspirational districts. However, amid the program’s proceedings, an interruption occurred when an individual claimed that he had not received a loan, garnering media attention. In a remarkable display of transparency and democratic values, Nirmala Sitharaman invited the aggrieved individual onto the stage to address his concerns. Alleged fact-checker labelled the Union Finance Minster’s remarks as “arrogant.” He went silent when it was proved that the “aggrieved” person was a business owner and had been informed by the Bank of Baroda that he couldn’t secure a fresh loan of ₹40 lakhs due to an existing unpaid loan under his wife’s name. Despite this, Sathish persisted in his claims at the event.
In August 2023, when Rahul Gandhi’s “flying kiss” controversy broke, Zubair was hell-bent on proving that the flying kiss was not directed at Smriti Irani but the entire Parliament.
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Ameer Sultan, a Tamil film director, who is known for films like Mounam Pesiyadhe, Raam, Paruthiveeran, etc .is in the news for all the wrong reasons. His connection with Jaffer Sadiq, a former DMK NRI Wing office bearer and Tamil film producer, is being discussed widely in social media circles as more and more narcotic consignments are intercepted across the country.
Ironically, the film Raam made by Ameer is about how a son’s journey in getting justice for his mother who gets killed by a young neighbour after she finds out about his drug addiction.
Ameer’s Knee-Jerk Reaction After Drug Bust
Ameer tried to wash his hands off of Sadiq by claiming that he was unaware of Sadiq’s “other face” and also stated that the shooting of the film Iraivan Miga Periyavan was halted abruptly following the news of the ₹2000 crore drug bust.
In a press release on 26 February 2024, he stated, “In the last couple of days, all the news about Jaffar, the producer of my film “Iraivan Miga Periyavan” has shocked me. On the 22nd, when I was shooting for the final stages of the movie “Iraivan Miga Periyavan”, the shooting was suddenly stopped. Why was the shooting stopped? What’s going on around me? I came to know that through the media. I still don’t know what the truth is. However, if there is any truth in the allegations in the news, it should be condemned and he must be punished. The media industry knows very well that I am always against the principle of making compromises with actors and producers to earn a lot of money. In that sense, I would like to state that I will not continue to work with anyone involved in illegal activities. Even now, I am busy with film work in my office where I regularly meet journalists. After knowing the full details, I will soon meet the press and media department. “God is great.”
Ameer on 1 March 2024 shared a video of his in which he said, “To the press and netizens, despite me clearing my stand with respect to Iraivan Miga Periyavan’s producer Jaffer Sadiq, some reporters, friends, in social media platforms are connecting me to the crime. I would like to convey this to them: Basically, I am against liquor, prostitution, and loans for interest, and I follow a religious path that professes this. In this scenario, when you link me to the crime, it will only damage my name and affect my relatives mentally, you will not achieve anything out of it. All the accusations you make will be investigated by police and other authorities. When they ask me to appear for interrogation, I am ready to comply. I thank my supporters. God is great.”
In essence, he tried to establish is Muslim identity and tried to distance himself away from Jaffer Sadiq and the drug bust.
— News18 Tamil Nadu (@News18TamilNadu) March 1, 2024
Ameer Sultan – Jaffer Saadiq Links
During launch function of his film “Iraivan Miga Periyavan” in February 2022, Ameer is seen saying Jaffer Sadiq is a distant relative of his. He also mentions that Sadiq had been requesting Ameer to direct a film under his banner for 5 years. Questions arise over Ameer’s naivety when it comes to understanding his own relative.
Correction, director Ameer Sultan is not just an associate but he is also related to the Drug cartel and ex DMK's NRI wing Chennai West district deputy organizer Jaffer Sadiq. pic.twitter.com/ffBlW07Jlc
Another video surfaced on social media platform X where Ameer is seen wishing all success to Jaffer Sadiq. He says, “I have been closely watching his meteoric rise in all businesses he has begun. I pray he achieves success with this film (production business) Iraivan Miga Periyavan too.”
It is noteworthy that he addresses Sadiq as “thambi” and Sadiq addresses Ameer as “Anna”.
Director Ameer explains who is Drug Lord Jaffar Sadiq to him.
Director Ameer and Jaffer Sadiq launched a coffee shop named 4AMCoffee and Kitchen under the Mahyan Pvt Ltd incorporation at ECR near Chennai. The managing director of this organisation, Abdul Basith, is also a director of Zuko Overseas Pvt Ltd along with Jaffer Sadiq. Interestingly, Ameer Sulthan aka director Ameer is also a director of Zuko Overseas Pvt Ltd.
For the launch of the coffee shop, director Vetrimaran and actor Soori were present. Another coffee shop named Law Cafe was opened at Radhakrishnan Salai under the Mahyan Group of Companies banner run by Ameer and Sadiq.
Ameer, Vetrimaran, and Jaffer Sadiq have been photographed frequently establishing the closeness of directors in the Tamil film industry with so-called producers.
Some of the films that Jaffer Sadiq has produced include Ameer’s Iraivan Miga Periyavan, Mangai, and Indira. These films were produced under the JSM Pictures banner. Interestingly, Sadiq’s X handle’s cover pic has 4 posters – the three mentioned above and a film named Maayavalai which is produced by Ameer’s own production house and co-produced by Vetrimaran’s Grass Root Film along with Jaffer Sadiq.
It is noteworthy that DMK Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s wife Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi was the chief guest at the launch of a single from the film Mangai.
Saleem Bhai Biriyani chain which is apparently owned by Jaffer Sadiq himself and was inaugurated by Ameer. As he interacts with the press and news channels, Ameer discloses that Saleem Bhai Biriyani shop is one of Sadiq’s ventures.
The both together have met MK Stalin and Kanimozhi as well.
This establishes their thick friendship more than ever.
அப்பறம் எந்த படம் இயக்காம எந்த படமும் நடிக்கமா 10 லட்சம் நிவாரண நிதி அப்பறம் சென்னயில் caffee cafe வைக்க இயக்குனர் #Ameer க்கு எப்படி காசு வந்ததுனு இப்ப clear ஆகிருச்சு pic.twitter.com/v9IODMlfFu
— பூரியார் ¶¶¶|||•• செவிட்டு தவளை ••|||¶¶¶ (@Imtweetygoose) February 25, 2024
The Dravidianist Face Of Ameer
Against the backdrop of the Ram Mandir Pran Prathishta event, Ameer was seen questioning Lord Rama’s relevance in Tamil Nadu. In an interview about the Ram mandir, he says, “Rama is not even a God in Tamil Nadu. How many temples of Rama are there? I am also from TN – do we have as many temples like Murugan, Mariyamman for Rama? Tamils never celebrated Rama Navami like they celebrated Vinayaka Chathurthi or Thai Poosam. It is not a part of our culture. Nobody asked for the Ram Mandir not to be built, we only asked to not destroy a masjid and construct a temple on that site. Still, they did it. Nobody got angry also for this (hinting at tolerance).”
Director Ameer makes outrageous claims: "Rama is not even a God in Thamizhagam.
How many temples of Rama are there? I am also from TN – do we have as many temples like Murugan, Mariyamman for Rama?
Tamils never celebrated Rama Navami like they celebrated Vinayaka Chadurthi or… pic.twitter.com/gbzGPGCr5t
In this interview with Aran Sei YouTube channel, he claims the BJP is a party that does politics over dead bodies, comes to power through violence and riots, and that it is a party that came into being through violence. He also claims I.N.D.I.Alliance gives a lot of hope for people since the country is going towards dictatorship and that all central agencies like ED and, the Supreme Court are under the control of the PM. He mocks the PM saying, a Pappu meets the press and the people alike but this 56″ chested legend doesn’t. Like all other Dravidianists, Ameer also peddles the same lie – can’t say for sure if this will be the last elections for India – he justifies this statement by saying the same government brought in demonetization and stopped circulation of 2000 rupee notes later, they abrogated Article 370 – if they can do that, they can do this also – thus planting seeds of doubt in people’s minds about the BJP and sowing seeds of hatred against the party as well as those supporting the party.
He also adds that Jai Shri Ram was only heard in the north, now the slogans are being heard in the south too, thanks to Annamalai’s padayatra so people must be aware. All through the interview he continuously uses the word pavayatra (yatra of sin) instead of padayatra.
In another interview with Behindwoods, he claims people ostracised Tablighi Jamaat for spreading covid and that the Muslim community was already shunned to a large extent by labelling them as terrorists in films and general narratives. In this too, he attacks Modi for not visiting Manipur at the time of the riots and says it is Hindu fanaticism as the reason for it. When asked whether Muslims are not a part of the BJP, he says it is not about whether Muslims are members or not, it is the fact that “dominant caste” people are members of the party and these castes were responsible for the oppression of lower castes.
In another video, he peddled lies that RSS was the organization controlling Seeman’s Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK). He claims he deduced this after seeing the “trolls” associated with NTK would only attack DMK or Periyar on social media platforms and that they would not attack the BJP. He also spreads misinformation by peddling the same lie as leftist or Dravidianist media – he claims a Muslim was lynched for not saying Jai Shri Ram and another was pushed off the train for the same reason. He also states that since NTK speaks of spirituality, the mask has come off and they are nothing but the BJP themselves!
In this video from The Debate YouTube channel, he justifies the release of 1998 Coimbatore blast convicts citing their age and health conditions as grounds for release, emphasizing that such action aligns with existing legal provisions.
In another video, he equates the burkha with the practice of Marwadi women covering their heads. Then he drags PM Modi’s mother into the argument, suggesting she also covered her head and hence it was a comparable cultural practice.
Ameer very slyly questions whether practices like burning corpses and the consumption of human meat by aghoris can be considered regressive. He further questions the notion of “progressiveness”, citing examples such as drinking cow urine and shooting Gandhi’s photo with a gun and taking a video of it. Ameer also asserts that these aspects should be scrutinized by the directors of films like “Kashmir Files” and “Kerala Story.”
Again halfway through the interview, Ameer questions as to why Modi interfered in matters like Triple Talaq, suggesting that he should focus on his own religious beliefs first. He also repeated misinformation about alleged Hindu perpetrators in cases of lynching and rape.
Ameer also expressed the opinion that Muslims should leverage “scientific” arguments to counter films like Burkha, Farhana, Vishwaroopam, etc., demonstrating the merits of Islamic practices. For instance, he suggests that wearing a Burkha has its advantages and should be defended using scientific reasoning.
Ameer claimed that there wasn’t any media channel advocating for Muslims. In the video, he discusses parents expressing concerns about their children allegedly being “held” within Kalki ashram and Isha Yoga centre. Notably, he does not address the activities within a madrasa.
Speaking about the Ilayaraja-Ambedkar controversy, he alleges that Ilayarajaa bows down to the influence of the Ambani-Adani group, contrasting this with the example of Ambedkar, who overcame adversity from a humble background to draft the constitution of the country.
In 2016 he peddled propaganda against Uniform Civil Code.
These are just some of the many instances where Ameer shows his pure hatred for RSS and Hindus and claims that Muslims are minorities who are being “oppressed” and alienated by the majority in the country but he does it very slyly in a manner where the victim card is actually flashing.
When a person with such a perverted mindset can talk about all this, surely one wonders if his claims of ignorance about his partner and producer bestie and relative Jaffer Sadiq are indeed true.
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Kalaignar News, a mouth-piece of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), has put a misleading and false newscard questioning the allocation of funds for the Clean Ganga project initiated by the Narendra Modi government at the Centre.
The outlet had published an article with the headline, “Ganga declared unfit for bathing – Where is the ₹20,000 crore allocated by Modi? Netizens Question!”.
The DMK mouthpiece also took sly jibes at Hindus in the article saying “Ganga is also the holy river of Hinduism in India. As bathing in the Ganges is considered a pious act, devotees from different parts of India flock to the Ganges to bathe in it. Amidst this, the National Green Tribunal has ordered not to bathe in such river Ganges. The wastes of various cities on the banks of the river Ganga are mixed in the river Ganga. Due to this, the river Ganges is continuously getting polluted.”
It further went on to add “In 2014, when he took office in the BJP-led government union, he announced that he would clean the Ganga river. Later, a project called ‘Namami Gange’ was launched and in 2015, Prime Minister Modi allocated ₹20,000 crores to clean the river Ganga. But now the entire stretch of river Ganga in West Bengal is unfit for bathing, the National Green Tribunal has said. Also, due to high levels of faecal coliform bacteria, no one should bathe there. As a result, netizens are questioning what happened to the amount allocated by Modi to clean the Ganges.”
However, a swift fact-check conducted by Only Truth, has debunked Kalaignar News’s claims. The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti disclosed that a substantial sum of approximately ₹16,011.65 crore had been allocated for the National Mission for Clean Ganga Mission from 2014 until 31 December 2023. Additionally, an allocation of about ₹15,015.26 crore was earmarked for district administrations in the Ganga basin to aid in river cleaning efforts.
It’s noteworthy that each district administration is tasked with establishing sewage treatment plants to treat wastewater before releasing it into the river, as per directives. The investigation also highlighted the National Green Tribunal’s intervention, particularly in West Bengal, where the Ganga’s condition was deemed most dire.
In essence, the NGT highlights the plight of Ganga River in I.N.D.I. Ally Trinamool Congress-ruled West Bengal under the Chief Ministership of Mamata Banerjee. Startling revelations indicate that nearly nine districts in Bengal are grappling with poor water conditions, with untreated sewage being indiscriminately discharged into the river. The alarming fact emerges that, in Bengal alone, a staggering 258.67 MLD of untreated sewage finds its way into the Ganges daily.
So, it’s evident that Kalaignar News’s portrayal of the Clean Ganga project’s funding allocation is misleading as it tries to cast aspersions on the Modi Government without delving into the merits of the NGT study.
In a recent verbal skirmish between political scions, Annamalai, the BJP’s Tamil Nadu Chief, has fired back at Udhayanidhi Stalin, the DMK scion, following the latter’s comments on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s grandfather citing that even the grandfather of the Modi lineage couldn’t dismantle the DMK.
In a blistering retort, Annamalai questioned Udhayanidhi’s credentials, challenging his capability to secure even a handful of votes without riding on his family’s coattails. He said, “What is Udhayanidhi’s background? Strip away his father and grandfather’s name and influence, and can he muster even a couple of votes? He’s an unsuccessful actor who relied on his father’s wealth to grace the silver screen. Now, as an MLA and minister, he’s merely leveraging his family’s legacy for political gain.”
Annamalai dismissed the Udhayanidhi Stalin stature, suggesting that he’s not even worthy of being comparison, he said,“Udhayanidhi Stalin doesn’t even compare to the dust on Modi’s toenails. Before uttering a word, they ought to recognize their own standing.” Annamalai cast doubt on Udhayanidhi’s contributions to society, questioning his political legitimacy and whether he has the grassroots experience or advocacy record to warrant his place in the political arena.
With a final blow, Annamalai challenged Udhayanidhi’s audacity to critique Modi’s lineage, emphasizing that the DMK scion entered politics riding solely on the coattails of his grandfather’s illustrious name.
DMK Minister PTR Palanivel Thiagarajan and BJP state president K Annamalai engaged in a heated exchange regarding Tamil Nadu’s growth rate. The dispute stemmed from a post by BJP’s official account, citing PM Narendra Modi’s aspiration for Tamil Nadu’s development to align with the nation’s progress.
PTR responded by highlighting that Tamil Nadu’s Real NSDP Growth Per Capita CAGR stood at 5.54%, surpassing India’s Real GDP Growth Per Capita CAGR of 4.43%, according to RBI’s statistics.
As part of typical strategy, PTR attempted to downplay statistics by comparing Tamil Nadu with the overall national scenario, which includes all 28 states. In response, Annamalai rebutted this approach by comparing TN’s statistics with those of other states, accusing the DMK government of diverting attention from issues such as the NCB raids and alleged involvement of DMK members.
PTR addressed the issue concerning the development of Tamil Nadu and put forth several arguments on his official microblogging site, X stated Instead of resorting to the usual personal attacks, he expressed a newfound enjoyment in engaging with the BJP in a discussion centered around tangible figures. Firstly, he clarified the time frame being considered, stating that the comparison should cover nine years from 2013-2014 to 2022-2023, rather than a full decade.
Subsequently, he scrutinized the figures referenced by Annamalai, identifying inconsistencies in GDP per capita numbers and highlighting an unusual discrepancy in the Indian GDP per capita at Current Prices for 2013-2014. Utilizing accurate data from the RBI’s pages, PTR computed the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for Per Capita GDP in Tamil Nadu and the Indian average over nine years, underscoring a slight advantage for Tamil Nadu. He then delved into additional comparisons, encompassing constant and current prices, inflation rates, and the proportional contribution of Tamil Nadu to India’s GDP.
Tamil Nadu had 5.54% Real NSDP Growth Per Capita CAGR, compared to 4.43% Real GDP Growth Per Capita CAGR for India (RBI's statistics). This is Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the 10 year period ending March 31, 2023 as the 2024 Fiscal Year still has one month left.
Annamalai responded by refuting PTR’s claims, emphasizing the BJP’s commitment to factual debates unlike the DMK’s alleged resort to slander, abuse, and violence when confronted with uncomfortable truths. Annamalai pointed out that PTR conveniently omitted addressing concerns about investments and obstacles from the state government’s side regarding AIIMS Madurai.
A disgruntled Minister moved out of the finance portfolio makes tall claims contrary to the facts. To begin with, investments & money don’t see the past; it sees the future. This is evident with the investments secured through the global investors meet in Gujarat, Karnataka & UP,… https://t.co/uRzZUpoU3W
With the newly discovered joy of debating actual numbers with the BJP, instead of the usual ad-hominem attacks and epithets, I'd like to point out that:
1) The period from 2013-2014 as base year, to 2022-2023 is ONLY 9 years, not 10
Annamalai challenged PTR’s comparison of Tamil Nadu’s performance with the national average, arguing that TN’s growth is lacking when measured against states with similar capabilities. Annamalai presented statistics indicating that, between 2013-14 and 2022-23, Tamil Nadu’s per capita NSDP and GSDP at constant prices grew less than those of Karnataka and Gujarat.
Annamalai further disputed PTR’s assertion about inflation, stating that average inflation in TN exceeded the national average during six of the nine financial years between 2014-15 and 2022-23. He questioned the positive interpretation of the drop in fertility rates, attributing it to the penetration of drugs and alcohol in TN. Annamalai compared rural and urban unemployment rates, highlighting TN’s higher figures compared to Gujarat, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh.
He criticized the comparison of TN with the national average, alleging an attempt to erase regulatory restrictions from the Nehruvian era, which had neglected resource-rich states. Annamalai suggested that the DMK’s focus on diverting attention from NCB raids and alleged involvement of DMK members indicated desperation. Finally, he accused the DMK government of failing to reduce the outstanding liability in TN, pegged at over ₹9 lakh crore, as promised by PTR when serving as the finance minister.
Must remind Thiru @ptrmadurai that debating with facts has always been the core character of @BJP4India, unlike the DMK, who resort to slander, abuse and violence if faced with an uncomfortable truth. And he has conveniently skipped the part where questions were raised on… https://t.co/VwodjLZC6D
The country was jolted by a startling revelation of drug smuggling through railways, as officials uncovered 30 kg of methamphetamine in Madurai. Acting on intelligence information, authorities targeted Pilliman Prakash, a passenger on the Pothigai Express train traveling from Chennai to Sengottai, suspecting him of carrying illicit substances. A raid conducted at the Madurai railway station successfully seized 30 kg of methamphetamine from Pilliman Prakash.
Concerning the methamphetamine drug seizure in Madurai, the operation was conducted by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). While the mastermind behind the operation is still at large, the courier, Pilliman Prakash, has been apprehended. Sources indicates that central agency will assume control of the investigation. The DRI, based in Chennai, carried out the operation on the Chennai-Madurai-Ramanathapuram route, specifically on the Pothigai Express with the help of RPF. Pilliman Prakash from Chennai, was caught in possession of 30 kg of methamphetamine valued at ₹50 crores.
The incident, where a significant quantity of drugs was found on a single individual in Madurai, has garnered widespread attention. Authorities are currently conducting an investigation into Pilliman Prakash’s background and the source of the drugs. The ongoing inquiry aims to determine his identity and trace the origin of the illicit substances.
Important : From sources : Regarding the drug bust (methamphitamine) at Madurai .The operation is done by DRI. Main accused (mastermind) yet to be apprehended . But pilliman Prakash (courier/carrier/middleman)was apprehended. Looks like central agency will take over .
Methamphetamine, a potent and high-grade drug, was the substance seized in this operation. Known for stimulating cranial nerves and inducing a euphoric mood, a powerful drug that affects the central nervous system. This white, odorless drug is reportedly circulating among college students and is known to induce appetite. Due to its solubility in water and alcohol, methamphetamine has been classified as a controlled substance in many countries.
This development comes on the heels of the recent apprehension of a drug smuggling ring in Madurai. Tamim Ansari (59) was found in possession of over 10 kg of methamphetamine and related raw materials during a police raid at his residence. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that Anbu from Chennai and Arun from Trichy had been using Ansari’s house as a storage facility for drugs. The preliminary findings suggest that the trio has been involved in smuggling drugs valued at several crores into Tamil Nadu over the past three years, with a single gram of the substance fetching up to ₹ 5,000. The current significant seizure of drugs from a lone individual in Madurai adds a concerning dimension to the persisting issues associated with drug trafficking in the region.
Lately, there has been widespread coverage of news regarding the rampant circulation and seizures of drugs in Tamil Nadu. This has raised significant concerns within society, particularly regarding the heightened vulnerability of the youth to addiction, especially in a community already grappling with alcohol dependency. Having affiliations with political parties in power has attracted increased scrutiny and criticism from opposing political factions such as the BJP and AIADMK.
Against this backdrop, K Annamalai, the Tamil Nadu BJP President, expressed his reaction on the incident through his official microblogging site X. In his statement, he accused the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government of turning Tamil Nadu into a haven for drug traffickers.
Annamalai stated, “TN has truly become the drug capital of India, and Thiru @mkstalin should hang his head in shame for transforming this State into a haven for drug traffickers. International Druglord & a DMK functionary Jaffar Sadiq is on the run; NCB is raiding DMK functionaries’ establishments, ₹1200 Crore worth on route to TN caught off the coast of Gujarat, and today 30 Kgs of methamphetamine was caught in transit in Madurai by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence. While the widespread network of Jaffar Sadiq’s is being exposed, Thiru @mkstalin remains tight-lipped, leaving one to wonder if he would wake up & act or employ his cronies to divert people’s attention to insignificant issues.”
TN has truly become the drug capital of India, and Thiru @mkstalin should hang his head in shame for transforming this State into a haven for drug traffickers.
International Druglord & a DMK functionary Jaffar Sadiq is on the run; NCB is raiding DMK functionaries’…
On 29 February 2024, BJP chief Annamalai urged the citizens of Tamil Nadu to unite with him in a collective effort. He made a plea to the people, emphasizing the importance of working together to create a drug-free society. Annamalai expressed frustration, noting that the repeated appeals to the DMK Government in Tamil Nadu have been ignored, suggesting that their loyalty lies with drug peddlers rather than the welfare of the common people.
In a concise 11-minute video, he addressed the alarming reports circulating in Tamil Nadu over the past 10 days. The video highlighted the increasing availability of drugs, specifically ganja and synthetic substances, in the state since the DMK assumed power. Concerns raised during the “En Mann En Makkal” yatra indicated widespread apprehension among women and parents, expressing a desire for a stringent crackdown on the drug issue, even in remote areas of Tamil Nadu.
The historical increase in drug usage over the past 33 months was underscored by recent news, affirming the assertion that the drug network extends beyond the realms of politics and cinema, reaching an international scale. The video implicated Jaffer Saaddiq, a DMK NRI wing functionary, as the head of a significant drug cartel, establishing connections with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). Accusations were leveled against the DMK family, particularly their involvement in the release function of the accused, who also happens to own JSM Productions. In response to the unfolding news, the DMK reportedly panicked and swiftly removed a tweet with an associated image from their social media platform. Exploiting their party positions, Sadiq and his team purportedly orchestrated the dispatch of 45 consignments, amounting to 3500 kg valued at 2000 crores, of drugs to foreign countries.
In the video, Annamalai detailed the significant drug seizure off the Gujarat coast. Investigations disclosed that the traffickers were anticipating a boat from Tamil Nadu to receive the consignment. However, the arrest occurred before this transaction could take place. Annamalai raised concerns about the government’s perceived association with drug cartels, citing Jaffer Sadiq, who had reportedly received an award from the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police (DGP), questioning the efficacy of police actions in such circumstances.
Annamalai also highlighted the brutal actions of a DMK functionary, who viciously assaulted a private news reporter who had gone to cover the raids on the Nungambakkam courier company, Sahara Express, alleged to be linked with the drug supply cartel and owned by Chitrarasu of the DMK. Therefore, he deduced that the DMK government lacks the capability to regulate the drug situation in Tamil Nadu.
The film industry has evolved into a channel for transforming illicit funds into legal assets. Money sourced from the drug trade is funneled into the film sector, effectively converting it into legitimate income. Establishing close ties with the DMK’s primary family ensures the smooth release of movies without encountering obstacles. Additionally, maintaining friendships with prominent movie directors allows for press conferences to be conducted effortlessly. Building strong connections with the police results in receiving awards from the Director General of Police (DGP), and subsequently, taking photographs with the Chief Minister. Therefore, it is our collective responsibility to address and resolve this issue.
Here’s an appeal from @BJP4TamilNadu to the people of TN to join hands to make our society Drug-free as our repeated requests to the DMK Government in TN have been neglected as their allegiance is with the drug peddlers & not the common people. pic.twitter.com/wAOETBG6xd
In a bold cinematic-style assault, a group of individuals launched a daring attack on the vice chairman of Kattankulathur Panchayat Union on 29 February 2024, utilizing country bombs and relentlessly pursuing and assaulting him in broad daylight. This incident, the most recent in a string of such murders in the southern region of the capital city, unfolded on the Vandalur flyover, causing other motorists to hastily seek shelter in fear.
The victim, Aramudhan (60) from Vandalur, served as the DMK’s Kattankulathur union secretary and had previously held the position of president of Vandalur village panchayat three times. At the time of the attack, he was serving as the vice president of Kattankulathur Panchayat Union.
Preparations were underway for the inauguration of a bus stop on the Vandalur-Walajabad road, scheduled to coincide with the birthday of the DMK party chief and Chief Minister MK Stalin. Around 7 pm, as Aramudhan was en route in his car to inspect the arrangements for the bus stop opening, a group of assailants on three motorcycles intercepted his vehicle on the Vandalur flyover and launched country bombs.
Realizing the imminent threat to his life, Aramudhan promptly exited his vehicle and attempted to flee on foot. However, the assailants pursued and brutally attacked him, severing his left hand and inflicting serious injuries to his head and face. The attackers fled the scene, leaving bystanders in shock.
Concerned citizens rushed Aramudhan to a nearby private hospital, from where he was subsequently referred to Chromepet GH. Unfortunately, he was declared dead on arrival by the doctors. The Vandalur Otteri police have initiated a case, and a manhunt is underway to apprehend the perpetrators. Additional police personnel have been deployed in Vandalur, Otteri, and Manimangalam areas to prevent any potential untoward incidents.
This incident echoes a similar pattern of violence, the deteriorating law and order situation in the state, with the son of a woman panchayat president being murdered on 22 October 2023, and the president of Madambakkam panchayat meeting a similar fate in November 2022, both cases involving the hurling of country bombs followed by fatal hacking attacks.
