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DMK Govt Hurting Hindus For Vote Bank Politics – Hindu Munnani Pres Kadeshwara Subramaniam

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The Commune
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In a recent statement issued by the President of Hindu Munnani, Kadeshwara C. Subramaniam, dissatisfaction is conveyed regarding the actions of the DMK.

In his statement he stated, “Yesterday, during the Tamil Nadu Assembly session, Manithaneya Makkal Katchi legislator Jawahirullah called for equal reservation benefits to be extended to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Backward Classes, and Denotified Communities who have embraced Islam. Chief Minister Stalin presided over a meeting where certain announcements were made.”

He highlighted that the actions by the DMK, viewed as opportunistic and anti-Tamil, were undertaken with an eye on the elections. He also noted that the Supreme Court had unequivocally stated that providing reservation based on religion is against the constitution and therefore null and void. He asserted that Hindus needed to recognize that the DMK is willing to unfairly treat them in pursuit of political advantages from vote banks.

He drew attention to the DMK’s anti-Hindu behaviour by stating, “Simultaneously, minority schools and colleges, financed by taxpayer funds, are not extending reservation benefits to Hindus. Dravidian political parties are endorsing this stance. However, these same parties are not hesitant to allocate benefits meant for Hindus to minorities such as Muslims and Christians, thus betraying the Hindu community.”

He expressed his disappointment that the Dravidian parties were attempting to scapegoat Hindus by providing reservation benefits to converts from Muslim and Christian faiths, implicating them in conversion efforts and that this action was a clear betrayal of the Hindu community.

He also stated in the press release, “Hence, the Hindu Munnani cautions the Dravidian parties engaged in minority vote bank politics, deceiving Hindus. Should the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister proceed with forming an advisory committee to revoke reservation benefits of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, and Denotified Communities for Muslim converts, the Hindu Munnani pledges to oppose this move, engaging in legal battles to thwart the Dravidian political agenda.”

He also called for the Hindu to unite against Dravidian parties, “Hindus need to grasp the agenda of Dravidian political parties, who retain power by stripping away Hindu rights while soliciting minority votes as charity. Hindu Munnani urges politicians to unite against the Dravidian parties’ betrayal of Hindus by voting against them in the upcoming elections.”

 

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DMK MP A. Raja’s Rant: Hurls Casteist Slur ‘Mami’ At Nirmala Sitharaman, Says Krishanadevaraya’s Son-In-Law Was Muslim, Peddles Lies About Manipur Meiteis, Derides India And Hails Islamic Pak & Bangladesh

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The Commune
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Yet another time, leaders belonging to the DMK have made casteist jibes at Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman invoking her Brahmin identity. This time it was DMK MP A Raja. And he did not just stop at that. He targeted multiple Hindus and Hindu cultural icons.

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is organizing public meetings across all 37 parliamentary constituencies in Tamil Nadu ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, operating under the theme “Stalin’s voice to restore rights – let fascism fall” and the slogan “Let I.N.D.I.Ally Win.” The series of gatherings is set to take place over three days, commencing on 16 February 2024, throughout the state.

On 17 February 2024, at the DMK’s platform in Madurai, Member of Parliament for the Nilgiris constituency and Deputy General Secretary for the DMK, A Raja, known for making provocative statements on Hindu dharma and also for making casteist remarks, once again resorted to making such remarks at Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman among many other inflammatory and derogatory statements.

Addressed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman As ‘Mami’

During his address on the stage, A Raja insulted Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, mocking her Tamil Brahmin background by referring to her as ‘Mami.’ It’s important to note that the term ‘Mami’ is often used as a derogatory slur, particularly by Dravidian ideologues, when addressing Tamil Brahmin women in Tamil Nadu.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had visite Chennai and Thoothukudi to assess the flood damage caused by Cyclone Michuang and Sitharaman was received by DMK Thoothukudi MP Kanimozhi.

A Raja remarked, “A few days ago, Modi said in parliament that if a thorn pricks your feet, tears should flow from your eyes, that is unity. Because it is the same body. So if one organ is in danger, another organ should shed tears. When Thoothukudi, Chennai, Tirunelveli were flooded, so many people died, so many houses disappeared, so many crops were destroyed, you came in helicopter, ‘Mami’ Nirmala came and shook Kanimozhi’s hand. I also asked Kanimozhi if she got a lot of money. I asked if there was anything special for Thoothukudi, I really thought that if it was a woman, the ghost would go away. I thought Nirmala would get down with Kanimozhi, but she didn’t even get down into the water. It just came to the ground, waved her hands and left.”

This is not the first time Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has been addressed by such casteist remarks. DMK MP, Dayanidhi Maran, also insulted and ridiculing Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while defending Udhayanidhi Stalin in Parliament earlier this month. He said, “He said, we are not asking for your money or your father’s money, just give our tax revenue share. In response to that, our Finance minister held a press conference, and for one hour she lashed out at us. What did she say? That Udhayanidhi Stalin did not speak respectfully, he should not say words like your father’s money or mother’s money. But she didn’t realise that the PM himself once asked if it was your “grandfather’s money”. Didn’t Nirmala Sitharaman find time to advise him? I am asking her, Madam Nirmala Sitharaman, you are speaking about mother’s money, I ask you in return, is it your father’s (thopanaar) money? (Here Dayanidhi Maran has used the word Thopanaar, which is a Tambram dialect directed at the background of Nirmala Sitharaman). If I say that, will it be nice? No, right? It is exactly that, your speech was filled with vehemence.” (Here Dayanidhi Maran has used the word Thopanaar, which is a Tambram dialect directed at the background of Nirmala Sitharaman).

Says Krishnadevaraya’s Son-In-Law Was Muslim

Subsequently, A Raja propagated a novel theory, disseminating false information that the revered Vijayanagara king, Krishnadevaraya, had given his daughter in marriage to a Muslim. This narrative was presented in alignment with the concept of unity in diversity. He said, “Ramayana is supposed to bring unity, but I ask whether the Rama you bring brings unity? or the child Rama brings unity?  No, that’s what saddens us, why, is there no Perumal Temple in Madurai? Do you know that Krishnadevaraya gave his daughter to a Muslim, Krishnadevaraya is the one who constructed so much Perumal temple in this land, his son-in-law is a Muslim.”

Peddles Lies About Meities In Manipur

Continuing his tirade, he jumped on the topic of Manipur’s Meities and Kukis. Speaking about the naked parading of the Kuki woman in the state during the Manipur riots, he said, “What happened in Manipur? A Christian woman from the tribal community, was paraded naked while 200 people were filming her with their cellphones and they shouted “Jai Shri Ram”. I don’t know for what all reasons Lord Rama is involved. For what kind of stuff do you invoke Rama? A woman was stripped naked and is gang raped and they shout Jai Shri Ram. Did the Chief Minister express regret? Did he say it was wrong? Did he resign from his post?”

In reality, there were no chants of Jai Shri Ram during the riots or during this heinous instance in Manipur. Neither the riots nor this incident were communal in nature.

Hails Islamic Pakistan & Bangladesh

Discussing the unemployment rates in the country, he compared the situation of Pakistan and Bangladesh to that of India. He said, “Bangladesh is a country that we helped to give birth to. Those without employment in Bangladesh is 11%. We call Pakistan a country formed on religious grounds, the unemployment rate is only 13%. You call this country a Punya Bhoomi, Spiritual Bhoomi, rivers such as Ganga, Kaveri flow through the country and has everything from Himalayas to Kanyakumari, in this spiritual land, the unemployment rate is 26%. What is your condition compared to Pakistan and Bangladesh?”

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj – The Unparalleled Visionary

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Dr Padmapriya S
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Shivaji Maharaj was born on 19 February 1630 A.D. at Shivneri Fort near Poona in the present-day Maharashtra region of Bharat. He was named after the goddess Shivai by his mother, Jijabai. Shivaji’s father was Shahaji Bhonsle, and his mother was Jijabai. Shahaji Bhonsle fought many battles for the Sultan of Bijapur. Shahaji Bhonsle’s loyalty often shifted amongst the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, and the Sultans of Ahmednagar or Bijapur.

At the time of Shivaji’s birth, Ahmednagar was under Nizam Shah, Vijayapura was under Adil Shah, and Golconda was under Qutb Shah. Shivaji’s mother, Jijabai, was a great influence on him. His mother read stories from the great Hindu Epics such as The Ramayana and The Mahabharata. She instilled in him tremendous and virtuous qualities such as exemplary character, humility, respect for women, compassion, bravery, patriotism, and determination. Shivaji became a great devotee of the Hindu Goddess, a form of Goddess Parvati known as Bhavani.
Shivaji and his followers often used war cries of ‘Jai Bhavani’ and ‘Har Har Mahadev’. Thus, Shivaji was a great worshipper of Hindu Gods.
Shivaji’s father, Shahaji, worked for the Sultan of Bijapur. Shivaji was not happy that his father worked for a foreign king. In 1632, the Mughals took away the Jagirs of Shahaji. After that, Shahaji shifted loyalty to the Sultan of Bijapur. In 1634, the Mughal-Bijapur Peace Treaty was signed, and Shahaji agreed to concede Mahuli and Jumar to the Mughals.

The Jagir of Poona was given to Shahaji in 1637, but he was not allowed to stay there. After that, he sent his wife, Jijabai, and son, Shivaji, to stay at Poona. His mother, Jijabai, was the one who first developed Shivaji’s keen sense of morality and the distinction between right and wrong. She effectively and clearly explained the distinction between fighting for one’s own people and fighting for a foreign ruler when Shivaji expressed unhappiness over his father fighting on behalf of the Sultan of Bijapur rather than for his people. She said it was morally right to fight only for one’s people. In other words, she indirectly expressed her disapproval of the path chosen by her husband to fight on behalf of foreign rulers.

Shahaji placed Shivaji under the guidance of the renowned teacher, Dadoji Kond-Deo. It was Dadoji-Kond-Deo who taught Shivaji how to read and write. He also guided Shivaji in horse riding and shooting. Guru Ramdas was the Spiritual Guru of Shivaji. Shivaji was given spiritual lessons on life by Guru Ramdas. Guru Ramdas was an ascetic and did not seek any material comforts, though he was the Spiritual Teacher of the King. This reminds one of Guru Chanakya or Koutilya, the Guru of King Chandra Gupta Maurya. Guru Ramdas taught Shivaji that the latter was only the custodian of his kingdom and not its owner.

When Shahaji was given the Jagir of Poona – he made Dadoji take Shivaji and Jijabai to Poona. Shahaji himself was not allowed to stay at Poona. Shivaji realised the true value of our blessed land as he travelled to Poona with his mother. He was depressed that foreign invaders had taken over his homeland. At Poona, Shivaji made friends with the boys of the Sahayadri mountains. Shivaji was a natural leader, and the boys swore not to rest till they had won their freedom from the foreigners.

Around the time when Shivaji was around 14 years old, the Sultan of Bijapur, Muhammed Adil Shah’s health began to fail. Shivaji took the chance to conquer Toran Fort near Poona, which he did successfully. Torna Fort was the first Fort that Shivaji conquered.
Soon, there was a war-like situation between the Sultan of Bijapur and Shivaji. Once, as a young boy, Sivaji witnessed a butcher killing a calf. On seeing this, Shivaji cut off the arm of the Butcher. Shivaji was against cow slaughter. In 1648, Bijapur Sultan Adil Shah imprisoned Shahaji, the father of Maharaj Shivaji. Shivaji gave Kondana Fort back to Adil Shah, after which Shahaji was released.

Maval Sena

Chhatrapati Shivaji created the Maval Sena – a patriotic, religious/spiritual-minded army of patriotic men. Maharaj Shivaji and his devoted Maval Sena conquered Purandar, Kondana, Supa, and Baramati, among others. The Maval Sena was full of brave, talented, and compassionate men. His soldiers were disciplined and never dishonoured any woman- even those in the enemy camp.

Afzal Khan

Afzal Khan was the general of the Sultan of Bijapur, Adil Shah, the second. He wanted to kill Raja Shivaji. Afzal Khan came to meet Shivaji at the latter’s camp with evil intentions. He tried to stab Shivaji, whom he thought was unarmed. However, Shivaji had guessed the nefarious intentions of Afzal Khan and wore an Iron Vest and Tiger Claws, which he used to pierce The Khan’s stomach. This meeting between Afzal Khan and Maharaj Shivaji took place in 1659. Afzal Khan wanted to take over the Fort of Pratapgarh. After the death of Afzal Khan, Maharaj Shivaji’s army soon attacked Bijapur and killed 3000 of the soldiers of Sultan Adil Shah II. Maharaj Shivaji also defeated Rustum Jahan, who was sent by Adil Shah II. Shivaji conquered Panhala Fort. Shivaji repetitively defeated Adil Shah II. So, the Sultan then took help from the Mughals. Aurangzeb sent his uncle, Shaistha Khan, to the Deccan in 1660 to defeat Shivaji. Shaistha Khan had a vast army. Shivaji used guerrilla warfare to defeat Shaistha Khan. He also cut off three fingers of Shaistha Khan, which rattled the latter. Shivaji and Shaistha Khan kept fighting intermittent battles over three years.

Some other aspects that Shivaji Maharaj was known for include:

Honoured Women
Maharaj Shivaji had always respected women. He deemed all women as his mothers. During his conquests, he would tell his army to treat the enemy womenfolk with respect.

Pro-Poor
Maharaj Shivaji was pro-poor and never harmed the poor during his conquests. He also gave instructions to his soldiers to be compassionate to the poor.

Multiple Enemies
Maharaj Shivaji had to fight against enemies on all sides, be it the Mughal Emperor, the Sultan of Bijapur, the Sultan of Ahmadnagar, the seafaring Portuguese, the Cunning Englishmen, others like the Siddhi Johar on the west, or the sultans of Berar and Golconda. On the whole, the life of King Shivaji was one of unending and enormous struggles – upholding the righteous cause of self-rule rather than rule by Foreigners and upholding the virtues of Bharat’s Most Ancient, Original, and Indestructible Religion, which is Hinduism.
Maharaj Shivaji would go on to become Chhatrapati Shivaji or Emperor Shivaji, upholding a righteous administration based on Truth and Justice, creating a Model of Self-Rule by Bharatiya people based on Dharma.

Navy
Maharaj Shivaji built a most powerful naval fleet, which sent jitters down the spines of the Portuguese and English imperialists.

Extremely Intelligent
Maharaj Shivaji always tried to keep all losses to the minimum. He was never interested in any blood bath. All he wanted was to take back the land of his forefathers. Maharaj Shivaji was full of admirable qualities such as intelligence, leadership, courage, intellectualism, determination, religiosity, spirituality, humility, patriotism, and respectfulness. It is always remarkable when such magnificent qualities are part of a person’s character’s repertoire.

Gratitude
The grateful nature of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is proverbial. Shivaji faced a lot of difficult circumstances. He had to escape from the clutches of Aurangzeb at Agra. On his return from Agra, he had to cross a forest, during which time, a tiger mortally wounded him. His life was saved by a poor Brahmin, who treated him for almost ten days without any expectations. The poor person was unaware that he had saved the life of the venerable Shivaji Maharaj. Unfortunately, King Shivaji did not have money with him at the time to help his poor benefactor. Shivaji knew that he would have to cross the terrain of his enemies before reaching Poona. Shivaji was afraid that he would be unable to show his gratitude to the Brahmin if the former were to fall into the hands of his enemies or some wild animal attacked him in the forest.

Meanwhile, there was a public announcement that Aurangzeb would give 10,000 gold coins to anyone who would provide information about Shivaji. So, Shivaji himself wrote a letter to Aurangzeb and sent the Brahmin, Vinayak Dev, to get the Prize money from Aurangzeb.
When the Brahmin realised what he had done, he was sorrow-stricken, but Shivaji assured him that he would return home safely by escaping from the hands of the enemies again. Shivaji would risk his life to show his gratitude! What a remarkable personality!

There are numerous other points to note. Shivaji did not hate Muslims. He did not impose any religious tax on non-Hindus. He respected women greatly. It did not matter to him if a woman was Hindu or Muslim. He treated the women folk belonging to his enemy camp well. He told his army not to harass women, whether Hindus or Muslims. Shivaji Maharaj gave strict punishment to those who raped or molested Women. Shivaji’s name has not been derived from Bhagawan Shiva but from Shivai, a regional Hindu Goddess. Shivaji was a great war strategist. He defeated multiple enemies with his small but smart and swift army.

He captured many forts, such as Kondana, Jawali, and Raigarh. Shivaji created a great army of Marathas. Shivaji was a highly intelligent and shrewd person and war strategist. He created a sound guerilla warfare technique – often taking down the enemy through surprise attacks in different spaces. Maharaj Shivaji inspired his soldiers to fight for their motherland. He was a great patriot like other great Hindu kings like Maharana Pratap, Prithviraj Chauhan, Lalitaditya Muktapida, and the Assam hero, Lachit Borphukhan. Maharaj Shivaji also promoted meritorious talent. He didn’t give opportunities to people for their surname but for their loyalty and talent. In this, he resembles the great Mongol conqueror, Genghis Khan. He was respected and feared by his enemies. Only great war heroes and great human beings get the kind of respect that Shivaji got during his lifetime.

Shivaji was a great archer. This information is given in ‘Shivabharat’, written by Poet Paramanand. There is another work known as Shiv Digvijay Baklar. Another lesser-known fact is that Shivaji was the 6th child of Shahaji. Sambhaji was the eldest sibling, and Shivaji was the youngest. Shivaji knew how to use the enemy forces against the enemies. He took the help of two Portuguese naval experts and helped to resurrect a great Bharatiya maritime force. There are also chronicles from birth to the Conquest of Shringarpur. Shivaji ordered the creation of a Maratha dictionary. He promoted Marathas such as Raghunath Narayan, Hanmante, Dhindiraj, and Lakshman Vyas.

The Coronation Of Chhatrapati Shivaji
Chhatrapati Shivaji’s coronation (Rajyabhishek) occurred on 6 June 1674. He got the support of all groups of people. Shivaji was crowned king at an elaborate ceremony (which was marked by elaborate Hindu Ritualism and blessed by all the people) at Raigad.

Aurangzeb and Maharaj Shivaji
Aurangzeb sent Raja Jai Singh, his most powerful noble, to defeat Shivaji. Aurangzeb, the foreign plunderer-emperor of Mongol descent, used Raja Jai Singh, a Rajput, to fight against the leader of his own Hindu clan – Chhatrapati Shivaji. Raja Jai Singh was a formidable opponent to Raja Shivaji. Raja Jai Singh came to take over the heroic fort of Purandar. Shivaji had to sign up for temporary peace with Jai Singh. Shivaji realised the slave-like attitude of Raja Jai Singh toward Aurangzeb, and he was greatly saddened and ashamed that an indigenous ruler belonging to Bharat Mata should cower before a foreign ruler who was the denigrator of many Hindu temples and who imposed Jizya tax on Hindus who were the practising the ancient, original and indestructible religion of India. Raja Jai Singh recognised Shivaji’s bravery.

Raja Jai Singh spoke on behalf of Emperor Aurangzeb. He said the Emperor wanted to meet Raja Shivaji and his son, Shambaji. Raja Jai Singh said that his son, Ram Singh, would take care of Shivaji and his son at Agra. Shivaji and his son travelled to Agra for two months.
Shivaji was invited to the darbar to meet Badshah Aurangzeb. Aurangzeb honoured the persons whom Shivaji had defeated – with gifts. Maharaj Shivaji felt that the Emperor had disrespected him. Shivaji was then confined to a place. Shivaji knew that he had to escape. His son, Sambhaji, escaped in a bag of sweets. Shivaji dressed up as a seller of sweets. Thus, the duo escaped from Agra.

In 1664, Shivaji Maharaj attacked Surat, which was full of riches under the Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb. Surat was like a Mughal Treasury. Aurangzeb wanted to take revenge.

In 1668, Shivaji and Aurangzeb signed a Treaty mediated by Jaswant Singh. Sardeshmukhi and Chauthai rights were given to Shivaji.
However, the Treaty was later transgressed by the Mughals.

Shivaji was, thus, undefeatable even under challenging circumstances. This was because he used a combination of different strategies such as friendship, marriage alliances, cunning, intelligence, guerilla warfare, powerful naval force, goodness, kindness, gratitude, loyalty, unwavering loyalty to the nation and his faith, respect for women, compassion for animals and kindness to the poor.

Administration By Maharaj Shivaji
Shivaji ruled as Maharaj for only five years. However, he laid a solid foundation for the great Maratha Empire, which was undefeatable by the foreign Mughals and British rulers. There was an administrative system, which was followed known as The Ashtapradhan. The Ashta Pradhan consisted of 8 Ministers. They included the Peshwa or Prime Minister in charge of revenue matters and general administration, the Senapati or Commander, The Amatya or the Finance Minister, the Sachiv or The Correspondent/ preparer of Royal Edicts, the Waqia-Navis or Interior Minister, the Sumant or Foreign Minister, the Nyayadhish or Chief Justice, the Panditrao or High Priest in charge of religious and charitable affairs. Moropant Trimbak Pingle was the first Peshwa. He was appointed by Chhatrapati Shivaji.

Chhatrapati Shivaji is and ought to be highly respected because he stood up against many enemies from all sides in the service of his Homeland and People. Shivaji Maharaj fought for self-rule. His loyalty to Bharat and its original, ancient, and indestructible way of life set him apart. His enemies were among the most dangerous – The British, the Portuguese, the Mughals, the different Sultans of the Deccan region, and The Siddhi Johar, and yet, it was they who were afraid of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Dr. S. Padmapriya is an author and thinker based out of Chennai

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Padres Clash At Thoothukudi Church

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The Commune
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A conflict ensued regarding the organization of a meeting at the Thoothukudi CSI Church. Resulting in a tumultuous situation, two factions engaged in a heated altercation, exchanging offensive language and hurling insults at each other. The incident was recorded on camera, and the viral video has sent shockwaves throughout the CSI church community.

Tension arose at St. Patrick’s Church, associated with the Thoothukudi – Nazareth Diocese near the 1st Railway Gate in Thoothukudi. The conflict unfolded following the establishment of a new Committee (Sekara Kootam) led by Pastorate Chairman Selwyn Durai and Lay Secretary Giftson. Committee members Koilpichai, Devarajan, STK Rajan, and Ruban were subsequently removed from the committee, intensifying the discord with Pastorate Chairman Selvin Durai and rival factions.

NewsTamil24x7 has allegedly reported that this incident is a conspiracy orchestrated by Pastorate Chairman Selwyn Durai and Lay Secretary Giftson, aimed at influencing the upcoming elections in the Nazareth Diocese. This alleged plot is particularly centered around Giftson’s imminent expiration of lay secretary posting within two months, with another member, STK Rajan, planning to contest for the position. As part of a broader scheme to secure election as the Bishop of the church, Selwyn Durai supposedly desires to have his candidate within for support during the elections. Allegedly, they conspired with their supporters, coordinating through WhatsApp, and conducted a secret meeting in the church. Upon learning of this information, the opposing faction engaged in a confrontation, involving verbal insults and a physical altercation. This led to a protest, asserting a breach of rules, with the Tehsildar having previously issued an order prohibiting the formation of a committee.

On the flip side, the Pastorate Chairman, Selwyn Durai was questioned by the reporter and he alleged rampant corruption within the church, highlighting numerous instances of misappropriation. Specifically, he points out that accounts amounting to ₹27 lakhs were earmarked for the construction of a new church, but no progress has been made. Additionally, over the past 40 years, administration has been exclusively led by a single faction.

A heated argument ensued between the two factions, leading both sides to file complaints against each other. Intervention by the police and revenue department facilitated negotiations, successfully dispersing the conflicting parties. Subsequently, peace talks were initiated, and a decision was made that no committee meetings would be held at St. Patrick’s Church.

In the preceding month of January 2024, Dinamalar covered an altercation between two factions purportedly involved in overseeing the management of the Diocese. Mohan, an administrative employee, was terminated from his position. Subsequently, he arrived at the Diocese office claiming to have received a court order instructing him to resume work. David Rajan had recently taken over Mohan’s role. This led to a confrontation and physical altercation between the two groups within the office premises. The Tuticorin North Police swiftly intervened, defusing the tension.

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NIA Charges Tamil Film Industry Associate Adilingam In LTTE Resurgence Case Involving Drugs And Arms Trafficking

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The Commune
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Funding Of Pan-India LWE Outfits: NIA Conducting Raids In Seven Places In Bengal terror conspiracy

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has submitted a charge sheet in a special court in Tamil Nadu, adding another accused to a case related to the resurgence of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Sri Lanka and India through illegal trafficking of arms and narcotics.

According to an official statement released on 17 February 2024, the NIA identified the newly accused individual in the charge sheet as Lingam A, also known as Adilingam. This brings the total number of accused individuals in the case, registered in 2022, to 16. Adilingam, believed to be associated with the Tamil film industry, is listed as the 14th accused.

The NIA alleges in the charge sheet that Adilingam conspired and took actions to revive the banned terror organization by engaging in illegal arms and narcotics trade. Additionally, Adilingam purportedly served as an agent for collecting hawala money generated from the sale of narcotic drugs, which was then used to support LTTE activities. The charge sheet was filed in the Special Court for NIA Cases at Poonamallee in Chennai.

It is disclosed in the charge sheet that Adilingam, working as a production executive in the Tamil film industry, also operated covertly as a key operative for major LTTE leaders, cadres, and drug traffickers, including Gunasekaran and his son Thilipan, both Sri Lankan citizens.

The NIA had previously filed a charge sheet on 15 June 2023, against 13 accused individuals in the same case. They were charged with conspiracies across various parts of Tamil Nadu related to terrorist activities and drug trafficking in the Indian Ocean’s territorial waters. The case originated from the NIA’s Kochi branch investigation following the seizure of a substantial shipment of drugs and weapons by Indian agencies in 2021, including over 300 kilograms of heroin, five AK-47 rifles, and 1,000 rounds of Pakistan-made ammunition.

 This recent incident is not the first time the NIA has conducted raids related to the LTTE. On 2 February 2024, in response to concerns about the potential resurgence of funding for the LTTE, the National Investigation Agency carried out raids at more than 10 locations in Tamil Nadu. The focus was particularly on uncovering financial networks supporting the LTTE. The targeted places included premises associated with members of the Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) party, with the raids spanning Coimbatore, Trichy, Sivagangai, and Tenkasi districts. According to reports, crucial documents were confiscated from Vishnu Prathap, the Sivagangai district secretary of NTK. Additionally, Sattai Duraimurugan, another office bearer of NTK, has received a summons from the NIA.

In April 2023, Muhammad Iliyaz, a trader in Chennai, was arrested by the NIA for alleged links with Sri Lankan Tamil smugglers attempting to revive the banned LTTE through drug and arms trafficking.

In December 2022, nine Sri Lankans from a refugee camp in Tamil Nadu were arrested for their alleged involvement in illegal drug and arms trade to revive the LTTE terror group.

In October 2022, the NIA raided the residence of Vigneswaran (27) in Sivaganga, who was alleged to have connections with some cadres of the now-defunct LTTE and was working in Chennai.

In March 2022, the NIA investigated terror funding for the LTTE, filing a charge sheet against six people who conspired with foreign entities to siphon off money from dormant bank accounts using forged identity documents.

(With Inputs From TheNewIndianExpress)

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Aishwarya Rajinikanth’s ‘Lal Salaam’ Ends Up As ‘Flop Salaam’, Collects Just ₹27 Lakhs On Day 8; Had Said Only A ‘Non-Sanghi’ Like Rajini Can Do This Film

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The Commune
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Aishwarya Rajinikanth’s communal sports drama Lal Salaam, produced by Lyca’s Subaskaran Allirajah, in which Rajinikanth makes an extended cameo as ‘Moideen Bhai’ has ended up as box office disaster.

The movie features Vishnu Vishal and Vikranth in leading roles, with supporting performances by Vignesh, Livingston, Senthil, Jeevitha, KS Ravikumar, and Thambi Ramaiah. 

Released globally on 9 February 2024, the film which reportedly had a budget ranging between ₹80-90 crores, was touted by Aishwarya Rajinikanth as a “national award” winning script which only a ‘non-Sanghi’ person like Rajinikanth can do.

However, it had opened to negative reviews from all corners and the film’s financial trajectory indicates a struggle for recovery, starting with a modest opening collection of ₹3.55 crore in all languages on Friday, followed by ₹3.25 crore on Saturday. Sunday maintained a consistent performance with ₹3.15 crore. However, the numbers took a downturn on the first Monday, and the film garnered approximately ₹1.24 crore in India. Subsequent days witnessed collections of ₹1.45 crore on Tuesday, ₹1.21 crore on Wednesday, and ₹92 lakh on Thursday. Given the movie’s budget and its current performance, it is expected that Lal Salaam will need an extended period to cover even its production costs.

As per the latest update from industry tracker Sacnilk, Lal Salaam continues to face a downturn, the film earned approximately ₹27 lakhs in India on its eighth day of release, bringing the overall box office collection for Lal Salaam to ₹12.95 crore in India and ₹23 crores worldwide.

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DMK Leader & TN Textbook Corporation Head Dinidigul Leoni’s Abusive Rant: Calls PM Modi A Thief Hiding In Ram Mandir, Mocks Brahmins, Calls Guv Ravi A ‘Legiyam Seller’, Says Annamalai Will Be Slaughtered

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The Commune
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Under the banner of “Stalin’s voice to restore rights – let fascism fall,” as part of the theme “Let I.N.D.I.Ally Win,” Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is organizing public meetings across all 37 parliamentary constituencies. This extensive series of gatherings is scheduled to span three days starting from 16 February 2024, throughout Tamil Nadu, where regular public meetings will be conducted to address various issues and engage with the public.

Once again, the DMK’s platform featured inflammatory speech by DMK leader and head of Tamil Nadu Textbook Corporation Dindigul Leoni during a speech in Kanyakumari on 16 February 2024. He made derogatory remarks directed at the Prime Minister especially targeting the Ram temple. Castiest comments aimed at the Brahmin community, ridiculing their dialect, were also made. The office of the governor and its institution were mocked, and former chief ministers Edappadi Palanisami (EPS) and O Paneerselvam (OPS) were verbally abused. Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai was also a target of the attack, delivered by none other than the Tamil Nadu Textbook corporation head.

Abusing PM Modi

Commencing his speech, he began by recounting a story about a thief seeking refuge in a temple after a robbery. Drawing a parallel, he likened Modi to that thief, claiming that Modi, who allegedly “sold India to corporates,” is now hiding inside the Ram temple, in Ayohdya. He said that both the people of Tamil Nadu and India would not trust such innocent theatrics. Additionally, he asserted that the construction of the Ram temple was incomplete, stating that it was not fully built.

“Whatever he has inaugurated is all half-baked. Ram Temple. You must’ve seen people doing all crimes and finally hiding in a temple. This guy committed all robbery and hid inside the temple, the thief….. Like that, a trader who traded India to corporate companies, today he is hiding inside Ram Temple to try and prove that he is innocent. Not just Tamil people, but no Indian would fall for this drama.“, he said.

He then proceeded to mockingly ridicule the consecration of Ram Mandir using Brahmin slang citing Shankaracharya.

He also questioned why President Droupadi Murmu was not called and swiftly likening it to an act of caste discrimination. 

“Narendra Modi is a man who cheated Ram himself. He betrayed Ram himself.“, he said.

Under the guise of comedy, he mocked an individual crossing in an ambulance, suggesting that he would be cured by witnessing a DMK stage speech. However, he implied that if the person had seen speeches from ADMK or BJP, their fate would be sealed.

Mocking Governor And Its Institution

He likened the governor of Tamil Nadu to a roadside vendor who sells herbal medicine for constipation(Legiyam Seller) 

“Hon’ble Governor RN Ravi. When I see him, I am reminded of this.. In markets you will have people who sell things rice, chillies, coriander, onion. They would be doing their selling and people will buy and go. After 6:30 PM, you’ve must seen one man will come holding petromax light, to sell legiyam (herbal medicine). He won’t be selling like other vendors. He is of a different type.” and goes on to disgustingly elaborate how they sell herbal medicine meant for constipation.

“In the morning, you will be going to the toilet with a bucket and sit down after centering yourself. You will be bending and struggling and doing all sorts of things but ‘matter’ won’t come instead sounds of ‘damaar, dumaar, dumeer’ will come. People would be struggling in the bathroom without the matter coming down. If you eat our legiyam once in the morning and once in the night with one jug of hot water, before you even sit down (to shit), just like how coins fall out of the poket of a Naatukottai Chettiar, it will keep falling down. He would be selling some coloured water saying this. Like this legiyam seller is our Hon’ble Governor RN Ravi.” he narrates.

Leoni in his speech said that the Governor has limited responsibilities, such as appointing the council of ministers, endorsing suggestions from the chief minister, proroguing the state legislative assembly, and reading statements provided by the chief minister. Finally, as a university chancellor, he should only attend graduation ceremonies, but beyond these duties he does everything.

He also ridiculed him citing three instances. Firstly, in a statement, the Governor claimed that Thiruvalluvar was an heir of Sanathana Dharma. Secondly, he stated that Vallalar is the epitome of Sanathana Dharma. While expressing these views, he mocked the manner in which the governor delivered his speech, attempting to speak in Tamil despite being from a non-Tamil-speaking state.

Mockery Of EPS And OPS

While speaking of ADMK leader Edappadi Palaniswami he said that we need not watch Vadivelu comedy as watching this group is enough.

He went on to provide inappropriate examples, likening the relationship between Edappadi Palanisami and O Paneerselvam to that of a mentally challenged husband and wife, all in the guise of mockery and humor. He also proposed that both of them could beg Nagaswami Temple, considering their strained relationship, as they avoid talking to each other and harbor bitterness while sitting next to each other in the state legislative assembly.

Annamalai The Goat Will Be Slaughtered

Dindigul Leoni narrates a tale of a cow and a goat in a village, portraying the cow’s sadness as it felt neglected compared to the attention given to the goat, which was revered for worship in the temple. He says that over time, the goat became plump and fluffy, and one day the priest took it in a village procession which the goat thought the village was celebrating him. However, to the cow’s realization, the priest held a sickle (Arival), signifying the impending sacrifice and death of the goat. Drawing a parallel, he likened the sacrifice of the goat to Annamalai at the end of the “En Mann En Makkal” yatra and the eventual failure of the BJP and the triumph of the I.N.D.I. Alliance.

“The end of En Mann En Makal yatra is that, Annamalai the goat will be slaughtered and in 2024 BJP will face a massive defeat and the I.N.D.I. Alliance will emerge victorious“, he concluded his speech.

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Meet The New TN Congress Head Selvaperunthagai, A Former VCK Leader Who Support(ed) LTTE And Allegedly Ransacked Congress Office

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The Commune
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Irony died a thousand deaths on 17 February 2024 when K. Selvaperunthagai was appointed by the Congress high command as the President of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee.

“Hon’ble Congress President has appointed Shri. K. Selvaperunthagai as the President of Tamil Nadu Pradesh Congress Committee with immediate effect.”, the announcement signed by Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal said.

Selvaperunthagai, will be replacing KS Alagiri, whose tenure as the party head in Tamil Nadu was marked with disgruntlement with many openly rebelling against him.

About Selvaperunthagai

Selvaperunthagai’s appointment as Congress party head in Tamil Nadu is ridden with ironies. Though has been with the Congress since 2010, he was earlier with the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) which had advoated for the release of and even today has no qualms in hugging and sharing stage with killers of Rajiv Gandhi.

And guess what? Selvaperunthagai himself was a big supporter of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Ironically, he is currently a Member of the Legislative Assembly from Sriperumbudur, the place where former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by LTTE terrorists.

During the 2016 Assembly elections, Congress leader D Yashoda, who had previously served as the representative for Sriperumbudur in 1980, 1984, 2001, and 2006, raised concerns about Selvaperunthagai’s candidacy, alleging his support for LTTE. She had alleged that Selvaperunthangai is a staunch supporter of the LTTE and had joined the Congress with the motive of safeguarding his alleged “ill-gotten wealth”.

Even back then she questioned how the Congress, of all parties, could nominate Selvaperunthagai, who was associated with the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), a pro-LTTE party, in Sriperumbudur – the same location where the LTTE carried out a suicide bombing that killed former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1991.

If that wasn’t enough, Selvaperunthagai had even attacked the Congress office during his VCK days. Referring to him as a “political tourist” known for frequently switching political affiliations, Ms. Yasodha had highlighted that that in December 2008, when Selvaperunthangai was in the VCK, he was involved had “ransacking” the Tamil Nadu Congress party office.

Her letter note to Sonia Gandhi in 2016 pointed out that Chief Minister Jayalalithaa detained him under the Goondas Act, and he faced imprisonment on charges related to the murder of an auditor. According to his own submission to the Election Commission, he is associated with 12 criminal cases involving serious offenses, as outlined in the letter.

According to reports, in July 2015, police attempted to prevent Selvaperunthangai from approaching Rahul Gandhi, citing his “criminal record and connections to the LTTE.” However, through what was described as “manipulation”, he ultimately managed to share the stage.

Why Selvaperunthagai?

In January, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) appointed KS Alagiri to lead a 23-member election committee for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu, as announced by Party General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, according to IANS news agency. The committee comprises notable leaders like K. Selva Perunthagai, P. Chidambaram, Kumari Anathan, among others.

However, the party was marred by factionalism with three factions, each supporting different leaders – K.S. Alagiri, K. Selvaperunthagai, and former IAS officer turned politician Sasikanth Senthil.

Speculation about a leadership change was widespread, fueled by dissatisfaction within certain factions regarding Alagiri’s leadership, citing alleged inactivity in state Congress affairs. However, the high command remained undecided, wary of potential disruptions within the party.

Selvaperunthagai’s appointment as Tamil Nadu Congress Committee head is seen as yet another instance of the Dravidianization of the Congress party.

The Congress in order to keep its ally DMK in good humour has been adopting the Dravidianist approach. Be it celebrating EV Ramasamy Naicker (hailed as ‘Periyar’ by his followers) who had called for the annihilation of the Congress and Mahatma Gandhi, or calling India as a ‘union of states’ and not as a nation, the Rahul Gandhi-led Congress has been kowtowing the DMK.

Selvaperunthagai is said to share a great equation with the DMK leadership. The electoral success of Congress in Tamil Nadu is hinged on its alliance with the DMK. Notably, in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Congress secured nine out of the ten seats it contested as part of this alliance. For the Congress, it is a question of survival this Lok Sabha election. They believe that they stand a chance to send a decent number of MPs only from Tamil Nadu and hence hitchhiking on the DMK votebank is inevitable. And who better than someone who is more a Dravidianist and aligns with the DMK!

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DMK Files Part 3: ‘Speak With Ahmed Patel’, DMK MP Raja Informed Of Upcoming Raid In 2G Probe

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The Commune
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The Tamil nadu Bharatiya Janata Party president K Annamalai has been releasing a series of audio recordings of conversations between DMK top brass and the ex-TN intelligence chief Jaffar Sait. The latest audio clip is the fourth tape in the DMK Files-3 series. The audio clip features another conversation between DMK MP A. Raja and ex-Intelligence Chief Jaffar Sait IPS.

These conversations occurred during the 2G probe and seem to prove that the probe was manipulated.

In this recently released clip, the conversation centres on Raja cautioning Jaffar about the upcoming raid, advising him to take preemptive measures to eliminate and relocate vital pieces of evidence involving someone named KCP aka KC Palanisamy, a DMK MP and Raja’s relatives. Jaffar expresses uncertainty and asks if it was confirmed, to which Raja mentions it was not confirmed but speculates it will happen the next day or the day after. Raja suggests intervening with Ahmed Patel and mentions receiving two sheets, possibly related to the event. Jaffar questions why KCP was involved, and Raja mentions the involvement of a diary. There is an interruption, and when the conversation resumes, Raja confirms informing KCP about the situation. Jaffar expresses concern about potential problems, given KCP’s involvement in big-time business. Raja acknowledges the uncertainty of the situation and mentions that the information comes from a reliable source. The transcript of the conversation is given below.

A Raja: sir.

Jaffar Sait (JS): Tell me sir.

A Raja: Nothing… there seems something tomorrow.

JS: Where sir?

A Raja: Including KCP (KC Palanisamy)

JS: Is it?

A Raja: Yes

JS: Is it confirmed sir?

A Raja: I guess it will there tomorrow or day after that

JS: Ok

A Raja: If that’s the case somebody should intervene with Ahmed Patel

JS: Yes sir

A Raja: Received two sheets. Speak with Ahmed Patel and there may be tomorrow again

JS: Where will be tomorrow sir?

A Raja: It will be here with relatives of mine

JS: Ok

A Raja: And KCP

JS: But why KCP sir?

A Raja: The diary. (Interruption and long pause)

A Raja: Hello

JS: Sir

A Raja: There are entries in the diary.

JS: Oh god

A Raja: I informed them.

JS: Oh, you informed to KCP  side?

A Raja: Yes I informed him

JS: They are into big league, sir. It would create problem?

A Raja: What?

JS: They are into big-time business. On what basis will they go there?

A Raja: They may ask some questions. I do not know what will they ask, though. Let’s see

JS: Is this news confirmed sir?

A Raja: Sir, the person who told me this the other day told me today.

JS: Oh, then it must be correct.

A Raja: They will go to my relatives places.

JS: Let them go. But KCP?

A Raja: He said specifically it would be KCP and your relatives.

JS: Oh let us see sir.

The sequence of audio recordings has left many, including the DMK party internally astonished, especially during the lead-up to the Lok Sabha polls. Despite this, both the DMK and the mainstream Tamil media appear undisturbed. The DMK has refrained from providing any comments on the audio clips, skillfully sidestepping the topic when questioned by reporters. Without expressing approval or disapproval, party members are adopting a stoic silence, a practiced approach they seem to have honed over the years. The hyperlinks to the first, second and third tapes are provided below.

Annamalai had also released an audio clip featuring DMK MP TR Baalu and Jaffar Sait.

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Is Congress’s Vijayadharani Joining The BJP?

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The Commune
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In the upcoming political development in Tamil Nadu, it is being reported that Congress MLA Vijayadharani from Vilavankode, Kanyakumari district, is set to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Tirupur in the coming week.

Serving as the MLA for the third term, Vijayadharani, who holds significant positions in the Congress, including Chief Whip in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and General Secretary of All India Mahila Congress, has reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with the party leadership.

After unsuccessful attempts to secure a seat in the Kanyakumari Lok Sabha by-election, she is said to be making the switch to BJP, with speculation arising due to her absence from active politics.

Sources told Polimer News that talks are ongoing to bring Vijayadharani to the BJP side. There are also reports that 3 Congress members will be joining the BJP in the presence of the Prime Minister. It is rumoured that Vijayadharani is one of the three people in question and the other two are Congress MLAs.

Sources in the BJP also suggest that talks are ongoing with ADMK members as well to bring them into the BJP. They will be inducted before 27 February 2024 but they will receive their member cards in the presence of the PM.

The move is expected to be confirmed during Prime Minister Modi’s visit, though Vijayadharani neither confirmed nor denied the reports when questioned.

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