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“They Made Your Children Miserable, Even Then You Continue Voting For Them Just Out Of Fear Of The BJP”, Says Political Strategist Prashant Kishor To Muslim Community

After poll strategist Prashant Kishor’s India Today interview with Rajdeep Sardesai went viral where he predicted that the Bharatiya Janata Party would garner 7-15% voteshare, yet another video of him speaking to an audience started making the rounds on social media platforms.

In the one-minute video clip, Prashant Kishor is seen saying, “I am saying it on your face that there is no other community that is as scared as you in this country, you are so scared of the BJP, that even in your sleep you are thinking of the BJP only. Those parties who make your children miserable, a laborer, those who drank their blood – you continue voting for them just out of fear of the BJP. You say you do not fear them, in your community, your Prophet said that if there is no awareness, you cannot achieve anything. Today’s muslim does not want to be aware. I have seen this across the country, no Muslim wants to wake up/be aware. Muslims worry a lot, they are concerned but do not think/contemplate. For 5 years you keep thinking, who will defeat the BJP, who will defeat BJP? And at the time of the elections, you get on the bandwagon of whoever you think will defeat the BJP.”

Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party State Vice President – Social Media Cell, Karthik Gopinath, in his official X handle, shared this video and wrote, “The Dravidian parties kept them as political pawns by telling them that BJP is the enemy of Islam, scare them, deceiving them. If the Muslims are truly aware, the Dravidian parties, Congress, and some doted allied parties will have to roll up the mat and leave.- Listen to Prashant Kishore’s speech.!!”.

This post comes against the backdrop of heightened tension between two Dravidian party leaders, engaged in a sharp exchange asserting themselves as the true protectors of Muslims, a significant development unfolded on 31 January 2024. Both DMK President and current Chief Minister MK Stalin and AIADMK General Secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K Palanisami shared posts on their official X handles blaming each other for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Stalin accused Edappadi of being responsible for the Bill becoming an Act, pointing out that only the AIADMK supported it. He argued that as a result, the act adversely affects Sri Lankan Tamils and Muslims. Edappadi countered his argument back and forth. However, it’s worth noting that both the act itself and the Home Ministry have unequivocally stated that it does not pose any threat to Indian Muslims.

During the Pran Prathishta ceremony, every major political party declined the invitation to attend the function. Various reasons were cited, including claims of leg pain by Edappadi and claims that the temple was not fully constructed. These refusals were primarily seen as a strategic move in preparation for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, demonstrating solidarity towards securing votes from minority communities.

In the past, there has been a pattern where both political parties take turns ruling the state and consistently advocate for the release of Muslim prisoners. In doing so, they overlook the severity of the actions committed, focusing instead on appeasement and securing votes for their respective vote banks. The committees will be formed, and reports will be presented; however, in the event of an unfavorable outcome, the blame will simply be shifted to the governor.

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“Is This The Respect You Give To A Woman Minister?”: BJP Slams TN Congress Leader KS Alagiri For Derogatorily Calling Union Fin Min Nirmala Sitharaman In Singular

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has been a target of attacks from Dravidianists in Tamil Nadu because of her Brahmin woman identity.

In the latest instance, joining the bandwagon of DMK and Dravidianists is Tamil Nadu Congress Committee head KS Alagiri.

Commenting on the interim budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Tamil Nadu Congress head KS Alagiri while addressing the media, said “Kadan vaangi enna senja? Yen avlo kadan vaangina? Delhi lendhu vara Nirmala Sitharaman kekudhu, 4000 kodi neenga saakada kattineengala? Andha kanaku enga nu kekudhu.. Kanaka on kita kaatanuma?” which translates to “What did you do taking debt? Why did you take so much debt? The Nirmala Sitharaman who comes from Delhi is asking, you built drainage for 4000 crores, where is the accounting for it? Why should we show you the accounts?

The Congress leader’s comments against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was not just derogatory as he addressed her in singular but also reeked of sexism and misogyny.

Tamil Nadu BJP State Secretary Dr. SG Suryah condemned the language used, calling it an “utterly disrespectful way to address the Woman Finance Minister” in a tweet directed at Alagiri. He tweeted, “Utterly disrespectful way to address the Woman Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman by TN Congress President foulmouth KS Alagiri! Following the footsteps of useless Pappu Rahul Gandhi? Shameful..”

This is not the first time that Nirmala Sitharaman has been attacked by Dravidianists and DMK supporters.

Very recently, a Dravidianist political group named Pudhugai Boopalam caricatured Nirmala Sitharaman offensively commenting on her inspection at a Perumal Temple in Sri Vaikuntam. The DMK supporting Dravidian Stockists have unleashed vile casteist abuses at Nirmala Sitharaman invoking her Brahmin identity earlier on the same incident.

YouTube beautician turned DMK IT Wing’s State Deputy Secretary, Padma Priya shared a video on her X handle in which a hijab-clad woman invoked her Brahmin identity to mock her press conference in which the Minister condemned Udhayanidhi Stalin’s crude language about her family.

DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran too had taken casteist jibes at Nirmala Sitharaman. He called her a ‘Mami’, which is used as a slur and in derogatory fashion especially by Dravidian ideologues when addressing Tamil Brahmin women in Tamil Nadu.

Prior to that retired Justice Chandru who was hailed as a hero in Surya-starrer Jai Bhim had called her a ‘Oorga Amaiyar‘.

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Publisher Badri Seshadri Challenges His Arrest Alleging Political Motivation, To Sue TN Govt Demanding ₹1 Cr As Damages

In a recent development, Badri Seshadri, publisher of several quality books through the publishing house ‘Kizhakku Pathippagam’ wrote to The Home Secretary of The Government of Tamil Nadu, The Director General of Police, Chennai, The Superintendent of Police, Perambalur, The Inspector of Police, Kunnam about the legality of his arrest.  The details of the letter, accessed by The Commune, are summarised below.

The letter challenges the legality and validity of his arrest on 29 July 2023 based on a complaint filed by an advocate alleging that he had mocked and insulted the Chief Justice of India and instigated communal violence in Manipur in a YouTube interview. It further claims that his arrest was politically motivated, malicious, and violative of his fundamental rights, the Supreme Court’s guidelines, and the due process of law. He also alleges that he was harassed, detained, and denied access to his lawyer and the grounds of arrest.

The letter demands that the State of Tamil Nadu furnish the copy of the enquiry report about the circumstances leading to his arrest, pay him a compensation of ₹1,00,00,000/- for the damages and suffering he endured, and take criminal law action against the responsible and delinquent officials. He also calls upon the Director General of Police to implement the directions of the Supreme Court regarding the arrest of people. He warns that he will take legal action if his demands are not met within 15 days.

Even before his arrest, Dravidianists were training their guns on Badri Seshadri for some time. In Oct 2022, in a controversial tweet, he said that CN Annadurai, the former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK founder, was an idiot for allegedly saying that Hindi had nothing to learn from. Seshadri’s tweet provoked angry reactions from DMK supporters and Dravidian activists, who harassed him online and demanded his removal from the advisory committee of the Tamil Virtual Academy. A fringe Dravidian leader, Suba Veerapandian, made a hate speech against Brahmins and threatened to cut their sacred threads (poonool) if they continued to insult Annadurai. He also claimed that he had influenced the DMK government to sack Seshadri from the advisory committee, which eventually happened.

In July 2023, he was arrested by the Tamil Nadu police for his comments on the Manipur issue and the Chief Justice of India in a YouTube interview. He was charged with sections 153, 153 A and 505 of the Indian Penal Code, based on a complaint given by an advocate named Kaviyarasu. It is presumed that the arrest was influenced by the DMK government, which is opposed to his views and has targeted him before for his tweet about the DMK founder CN Annadurai.

In August 2023, he was granted bail by the Kunnam Magistrate Court with some conditions.

In September 2023, the Madras High Court dismissed the case filed against writer and commentator Badri Seshadri for his remarks on the Manipur issue and the Chief Justice of India in a YouTube interview.

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The Wire Columnist Ajai Shukla Publishes Fake Report On US Drone Sale To India Linking It To Pannun “Assassination Conspiracy”, Lies Busted By US State Dept

Leftist pro-Congress propaganda news outlet The Wire, has once again garnered attention for its involvement in propagating false information. This time, it was exposed for disseminating false information concerning the anticipated US Drone deal. Ironically, this fake news was later copied by Pakistani outlets like Pakistan Today and presented as newsworthy. This situation raises significant concerns.

In their defence segment, they presented a narrative titled “US Halts $3-Billion Drone Sale to India Thorough Pending Comprehensive Investigation of Pannun Assassination Conspiracy.” Referring to a Washington source, the story repeatedly underscored the call for a meaningful investigation into the US-based Khalistani terrorist Pannun “assassination conspiracy”, suggesting that the US, dissatisfied with the situation, is postponing the delivery of 31 MQ-9A Sea Guardian and Sky Guardian drones to India. The narrative propagated the idea that the delay is linked to concerns among US lawmakers, especially those of Indian-American descent, who are troubled by the “assassination” plot and the indictment of Nikhil Gupta. Gupta was charged with conspiring to kill Pannun. The story highlighted Indian-American lawmakers’ insistence on a thorough investigation by India to hold those responsible accountable and prevent potential harm to the US-India partnership. Additionally, it reported that Prime Minister Narendra Modi downplayed the impact on Indo-US ties, emphasizing robust bipartisan support for the relationship. Their narrative seemed aimed at appeasing and satisfying unknown entities opined critics.

Ironically, this article was written by Col Ajai Shukla who was associated with NDTV and is known for his conspiracy theories. The most famous one among them was the one where he claimed that the Pulwama attacks were orchestrated by Pakistan Army and ISI with the aim of securing Modi’s re-election. He alleged that the perpetrators believed that a continued Modi leadership would strategically weaken India, thereby strengthening the position of the Pakistan Army within its own borders.

The Hindustan Times reported that the US State Department has informed General Atomics, the manufacturer of Predator Drones, that the US Congress has approved the ‘tiered review’ of the proposed sale of 31 MQ9B drones to India. General Atomics has conveyed this information to the Indian Government, including the national security establishment. Verification from sources in Washington confirms the impending notification for the sale of 31 MQ9B Predator armed drones to India. Among these drones, the Indian Navy is set to receive 15, while the Indian Army and Indian Air Force are each slated to acquire eight high-altitude, long-endurance drones from the US.

US State Department spokesperson Mathew Miller stated, “Generally, the US-India Defence Partnership has seen significant growth over the past decade. The drone deal is a proposed sale that was announced during Prime Minister Modi’s visit last year. We believe it offers significant potential to further advance strategic technology cooperation with India and military cooperation in the region. Congress plays an important role in the US arms transfer process. We routinely consult with the members of Congress on the Foreign Affairs Committees before our formal notification so we can address questions that they might have.”

Responding to the India-US drone deal Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs said,“This specific issue pertains to the United States. They have established internal procedures, and we acknowledge and respect that.”

MQ-9B SeaGuardian

The MQ-9B SeaGuardian is a drone designed with a focus on maritime applications created by General Atomics, this drone has the capability to operate through satellite connectivity for more than 30 hours, regardless of diverse weather conditions. The drone is engineered to “safely integrate into civil airspace, enabling to deliver real-time situational awareness anywhere in the maritime domain day or night.” Equipped with features such as an integrated wide-area maritime radar, an automatic identification system, electronic support measures, and a self-contained anti-submarine warfare kit, the drone is designed to provide comprehensive capabilities in maritime environments.

The Indian Navy currently operates two unarmed Predator drones leased from the US at the Rajali air base in Tamil Nadu. These drones have notably bolstered Indian maritime domain awareness, particularly in dealing with challenges like Houthi missiles and Somali Pirates in the Red Sea.

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DMK Minister Without Portfolio Senthil Balaji Receiving About ₹1 Lakh A Month As Salary From Tax Payers Money While In Puzhal Jail?

Speaking to the public gathered at his En Mann En Makkal padayatra, Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party head Annamalai criticised the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government in the state for paying ₹8.40 lakh over eight months to minister without portfolio, Senthil Balaji who is lodged in Puzhal Jail.

Senthil Balaji over the months has received a salary of ₹1.05 lakh per month from taxpayers’ money, he said, as reported by Dinamalar. Annamalai addressed the En Man, En Makkal walk on 31 January 2024 in the Chengam Assembly Constituency, expressing the need for political change in Tamil Nadu.

He rebuked the current ruling party, highlighting the desire for leadership akin to Modi’s. Annamalai condemned the governance in Tamil Nadu, alleging unfulfilled promises, electoral deceit, and poor law and order. Senthil Balaji, currently in Puzhal Jail for the past 230 days, retains his ministerial post without a portfolio despite a law requiring the removal of government employees imprisoned for 48 hours.

He criticised the DMK government as corrupt and protecting corrupt individuals.

It is noteworthy that the Madras Additional Sessions Court recently extended Minister Senthil Balaji’s judicial custody for the 18th time. Arrested on 14 June 2024 amid high drama under the Anti-Money Laundering Act, Senthil Balaji faces a 3,000-page charge sheet. Despite a scheduled date for charges on 22 January 2024, a new petition seeking trial postponement was filed. The Enforcement Department accused Senthil Balaji of attempting to hinder the investigation. The hearing was adjourned to 31 January 2024, and the court extended Senthil Balaji’s custody until 7 February 2024, facilitated through a video conference from Puzhal Jail.

(with inputs from Dinamalar)

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Cong MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Claims Stone Pelting; Party HQ Denies It, Mamata Calls It Political Drama

On 31 January 2024, Congress Member of Parliament Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury reported that the windshield of Rahul Gandhi’s car was shattered near the Bihar-Bengal border, indicating a suspected incident of stone pelting. According to Chowdhury, unidentified individuals threw stones at Gandhi’s vehicle during the alleged attack, which occurred in Malda’s Harischandrapur area as the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra re-entered West Bengal from Bihar.

Rahul Gandhi had reached Katihar as part of the yatra and conducted a road show in the Bihar district before departing for West Bengal through Malda.

Speaking to reporters about the incident, Congress MP and West Bengal Unit President Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said, “Maybe someone at the back pelted a stone amid the crowd…Police force is overlooking that. A lot can happen due to overlooking. This is a small incident but something could have happened too…”

Subsequently, the Congress officially clarified on its X handle that, “A huge crowd had come to meet Rahul in Malda, West Bengal. In this crowd, a woman suddenly came in front of Rahul’s car to meet him, due to which the brakes were suddenly applied. Then the glass of the car broke due to the rope used in the security circle. People’s leader Rahul Gandhi is fighting for justice against the injustice that is done to the people. The public is with them, the public is keeping him safe”.

Critics argue that this situation could have arisen because of the apparent intent to accuse the Trinamool Congress (TMC) amidst the ongoing tensions between the Congress and TMC in West Bengal regarding seat sharing for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. TMC chief Mamata Banerjee declared that her party would contest the elections independently, revealing that an offer for collaboration had been declined by the Congress.

Addressing a public distribution event, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asserted that the attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s vehicle did not occur in West Bengal but rather in Bihar. She provided clarification, stating that the assault took place in Katihar, Bihar, and by the time the vehicle had entered West Bengal, the rear window pane was already broken. Banerjee also speculated that the incident could be an expression of public discontent in Bihar due to recent political decisions made by Nitish Kumar. And finally called it as a political drama

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“Edappadi Is More Qualified To Be Next CM, Should We Carry ‘Kavadi’ For Annamalai?” ADMK Member Srinivasan Reveals Reason For ADMK-BJP Split

As the Lok Sabha elections come near, all the political parties are actively engaging in preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The AIADMK is currently organizing a consultative meeting of the Election Distribution Committee.

For a short duration, the former allies BJP-AIADMK displayed tension with occasional heated exchanges. However, following the Election Distribution Committee meeting, AIADMK has shown a clear stance on the termination of its alliance with the BJP.

Dindigul C Srinivasan, the treasurer of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and one of the senior-most members of the party, has disclosed the reason behind the termination of the BJP-AIADMK alliance. While addressing a gathering during the commemoration of MGR’s birthday at Oddanchatram, Srinivasan stated that the alliance was concluded because the BJP did not endorse Edappadi Palaniswami as the chief ministerial candidate.

He said, “We endorsed that Narendra Modi has all the qualifications to become the Prime Minister of this country, right from Edappadi to each one of us here. We said that Edappadi is qualified to be the next Chief Minister, but in BJP, Narendra Modi is the next Prime Minister, but they raised slogans that Annamalai qualified to be the next Chief Minister, then what are we? Do we have those shops (his hands signalled a barber)?”

He further added, “Again should we all carry kavadi for Annamalai? We can do that for Palani. When we asked them to condemn it and accept that Edappadi must be the CM candidate, all those with him were only saying “Long Live Annamalai, Next Chief Minister Annamalai – are we fools? We conveyed this to Amit Shah and the leader of the party Nadda and after seeing Amit Shah, he came out with love and courage and said, our party has no connection or relationship with BJP.”

Dindigul Srinivasan also added that the ADMK will not rest until the BJP is eradicated.

Current Political Situation In Tamil Nadu:

In the context of the Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu, significant alliances include the DMK-led coalition, the AIADMK alliance, the BJP alliance, and the Nam Tamilar Party. The DMK alliance consists of the Congress, Left Wings, VCK, Muslim League, MDMK, and KMDK.

Recent developments within the AIADMK and BJP alliances involve new additions. The AIADMK alliance has welcomed SDPI and New Bharatham parties, while the BJP alliance now includes the India Democratic Party led by Parivendar and the New Justice Party led by AC Shanmukham. Notably, Ramadoss’ Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), GK Vasan’s Tamil Manila Congress (TMK), Krishnasamy’s New Tamilagam Party, and Premalatha Vijayakanth’s Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) are actively determining their positions within these alliances.

Regarding PMK and GK Vasan’s TMK, initial indications suggested PMK aligning with the DMK. However, due to limited available seats, ongoing discussions with the BJP alliance are taking place. Similarly, GK Vasan’s Tamil Manila Congress is engaged in talks with both alliances.

The New Tamil Nadu party, initially leaning towards the AIADMK alliance, has encountered complications regarding seat allocation. However, it will remain in the BJP alliance, advocating for Rajya Sabha MP seats. The position of the DMDK remains uncertain as it negotiates with both the AIADMK and BJP, but hopefully leans towards BJP.

The BJP is hopeful of enhancing its position as the third front, reminiscent of its last endeavor in 2014. During that attempt, it secured an 18.5% vote share and two seats, while independently, the BJP garnered a 5.5% vote share. The prevailing trend is discernible in both rural and urban areas, with the party anticipating an augmented vote share and additional seats following its campaign, “En Mann En Makkal Yatra.”

Recently during an interview with India Today hosted by Rajdeep sardesai, poll strategist Prasanth Kishore predicted that BJP would hit double digit vote share numbers in TN and that it will not be a surprise at all.

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TNEB Terminates Contract Awarded To BGR Energy; TN BJP Head Annamalai Calls For Action

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) has terminated a minor contract awarded to BGR Energy for the establishment of a substation, citing significant delays in project execution.

This move by the TNEB follows a checkered history with BGR Energy, as the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) had previously scrapped a contract with the company in April 2021, citing its consistent failure to meet performance expectations. Financial indicators also paint a grim picture for BGR Energy, revealing a bank balance of a mere ₹33 crore last year and a staggering net loss of ₹355 crores.

Despite this setback, it’s worth noting that TANGEDCO recently allocated a significant project to BGR Energy Systems Ltd. The 660 MW super-critical Ennore Thermal Power Station expansion project, valued at ₹4,442 crores, raises eyebrows in light of the recent contract cancellation.

Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party Chief K Annamalai took to his official X handle to write about it. He wrote, “The contract for the establishment of a substation awarded to BGR Energy by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board has been revoked due to delays in project execution. There are indications that the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board is considering taking action against individuals supporting such contractors, potentially leading to financial losses for the government. In response to this situation, Chief Minister MK Stalin of Tamil Nadu has received commendation for reinstating the Rs. 4,442 crore Ennore Thermal Power Station (ETPS) project in favor of BGR Energy. It is suggested that the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board should also consider taking action against MK Stalin in this matter. In June 2023, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board penned a letter expressing disapproval for the delay in initiating the contract that had been reassigned to BGR Energy in 2022. The question on ability of a company facing financial constraints and unable to execute a modest substation project, but how they can effectively manage a larger-scale power plant. MK Stalin is unlikely to comprehend the gravity of this inquiry.”

It is noteworthy that in 2022, Annamalai had raised this allegation that TANGEDCO offered a ₹4,442 crore deal to BGR Energy Systems Ltd. for a power project, violating procedures especially when the company was going through financial issues. He also accused the DMK government of favoritism, while Electricity Minister V. Senthil Balaji denied wrongdoing, citing due diligence.

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“I Don’t Respect MGR, MGR Is An Idiot”: DMK MP A. Raja Abuses Late AIADMK Founder, AIADMK Reacts After Days

DMK Deputy General Secretary and Lok Sabha MP A Raja has once again found himself in controversy due to his use of abusive language. He is facing severe criticism from people especially AIADMK leaders after a video resurfaced on the internet, in which he can be seen using derogatory language to refer to the ADMK founder and the former chief minister of Tamil Nadu, MG Ramachandran (MGR), calling him a “Loosu” (Idiot).

In a short video clip, extensively shared on social media, featured a speech by A Raja in which he expressed his lack of respect for MGR, stating, “Let me tell you one thing, look back at history and that’s why I don’t respect MGR… I don’t respect him, kalaingar too will say he is my friend. You keep him as your friend. A white man who is an outsider had the magnanimity to respect the dignity of our country but the idiot MGR didn’t have that”.

Although the video had been circulating on the X handle for three days, it was only recently that the General Secretary of the party, Edappadi K Palaniswami, officially responded to it on his X handle on 31 January 2024.

Where he stated, “Even if he lives or dies, the town should tell who is like him. DMK’s Member of Parliament Andimuthu Rasa’s derogatory speech about Hon’ble Ponmanachemmal revolutionary leader MGR is strongly condemnable. Even today in people’s minds he is living as a deity. Selfish Andimuthu Rasa’s habit is to slander deceased leaders and seek publicity. We also know how to speak many historical truths in the way he spoke, but the quality of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is not inferior to that of DMK.”

He further added “In this non-rising DMK regime, Karunanidhi’s name was used as stickers for various projects and programmes brought in under my leadership, and Karunanidhi’s name has not been able to rise to the level of the fame of the party’s heart deities – Pratachithalaivar-Pratachithalaivi Amma. Because of that, I consider people like Andimuthu Rasa to be making such slanderous comments. Throughout history, all the DMK’s attempts to plagiarize our soul deities have failed miserably in the people’s court. In the same way, even if the DMK stands upside down and drinks water in the coming times, the popularity of our soul deities living in the hearts of the people cannot be reduced to any extent. The people will give a befitting response to Andimuthu Rasa in the coming parliamentary elections.

“If you carve a stone it is just an idol – it becomes a deity only if people worship it”, he said.

Edappadi K Palaniswami faced severe criticism for not responding promptly, despite being the opposition party member and the derogatory remarks were made about his party founder MGR on the X handle, leading to mockery and backlash.

A sarcastic comment from an online user read, “Dear leader, take an extra two days if needed before expressing disapproval; what’s the rush?”

https://twitter.com/SaffronSurge3/status/1752563518514368659

Another user commented with laughter “Condemnation after three days”

Another internet user taunted him for overlooking the video, adding a sarcastic comment that he couldn’t openly criticize due to brotherhood. The comment stated, “You’ve forgotten the video. Nevertheless, it highlights your one-sided brotherhood affection.”

A different online user commented, “Edappadi sir! Is this your “Takku” (speed)? 2G Raja will have forgotten what he spoke. Condemning for sake!”

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Compulsive Commentator Sumanth Raman Argues For Non-Hindus’ Entry Into Temples; Gets Schooled By Temple Activist

Compulsive commentator and ‘neutral’ political analyst Dr. Sumanth C Raman who is known for commenting on everything under the sun, posted on X about the recent judgement of the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court. The ruling which prevents non-Hindus to entering the temple has been critiqued by the left-liberals and Dravidian Stocks without knowing about the laws and history behind the issue. Dr. Sumanth Raman joined the bandwagon by posting on X, ‘Disagree with this. As long as the rules of the temple are followed, anyone must be allowed to visit and worship. Hindus worship at Velankanni and Nagoor in TN. Why shouldn’t other faiths visit Palani? Argument that temples are not picnic spots is valid. Except that the assumption that for all people of other faiths, visiting a temple is a picnic and for all Hindus it is a matter of faith, is absurd. Let us be honest. A large part of religious tourism is just tourism. This applies to all faiths not just Hindus. I know so many who visit our ancient temples to learn about our culture, marvel at the architecture etc. Why is that bad?

While superficially the argument might make sense but TR Ramesh, who was the original petitioner in the case, came out with his counterattack. In his reply to Sumanth Raman, TR Ramesh stated, ‘Non – Muslims are not allowed in the entire region of Mecca. Not just the Holy Mosque. We do not call it absurd. If one feels non-Hindus should be allowed inside Ancient Agamic Temples one should challenge the Tamil Nadu Temple Entry Authorisation Act, 1947.  Because this Govt Legislation clearly  BANS non-Hindus inside Tamil Nadu temples. In fact, allowing non-Hindus up to Kodi Maram or the Holy Mast is in violation of the Rules framed under the Act. Devotees visit various temples with devotion and faith. It’s called pilgrimage. It is not tourism. Temples were not built for tourism or picnics. Let’s not compare Hindus with those of Abrahamic faiths.

He further added in his reply some practices today which are against temple rules:

I have some questions regarding your observation “as long as the Rules of the temple are followed

1. Why are offices are built inside temples? 

2. Why are Annadhanam halls built inside temples? 

3.  Why are toilets built inside temples? 

4. Why is temple money taken for HR&CE Dept expenses? 

5. Why there are special Dharshans for persons paying extra money? 

All above are against temple Rules. 

Just a few examples to show Temple Rules will be never followed as long as the @tnhrcedept present in temples  only by FRAUD controls Hindu temples”

With these replies, Sumanth conceded, ‘Agree with you entirely that temple should be a place of sanctity and rules should not be violated.

This isn’t the first time Sumanth Raman has been compelled to comment on an issue without fully understanding it. The complete compilation of his compulsive commenting history is given below.

In January 2024, he criticized the India Today for being quoted by Israel at the ICJ in the Gaza deaths hearing. He said it was not a matter of pride but a shame.

He trivialised the petrol bomb attack at Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi’s residence in October 2023. Not only that, but he had written on his X handle that a petrol bomb attack did not indicate a breakdown of law and order. When a user raised concerns about the ease of obtaining such bombs, Raman responded by simplifying a petrol bomb as “petrol set alight with some cloth in a bottle and thrown.”

In March 2023, he spread fake news about NPCI charging a fee for UPI transactions without verifying its accuracy. After the National Payments Corporation of India clarified that the charges applied only to Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI) and not to UPI transactions, Sumanth deleted his tweet. He then acknowledged the misinformation and stated that the fee was only for transactions through wallets and credit cards, not bank debits.

In May 2021, at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic (Delta variant second wave), he questioned the efficacy of the DRDO-developed 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) drug for COVID-19, labelling it as ‘unproven stuff.’

In April 2021, after actor Vivekh suffered a heart attack, Raman attempted to raise concerns about COVID-19 vaccination by suggesting a potential link between the vaccination and the actor’s illness, prompting backlash. He had also tried to raise “concerns” about the COVAXIN vaccine and question its efficacy, despite the vaccine receiving approval from regulatory authorities in India.

As recently as the 22 January 2024 Pran Prathishta event, Sumanth Raman made a post implying that if it had not been for the demolition of Babri Masjid, there wouldn’t be so much fanfare associated with the consecration today. He also said that the celebrations were nothing but, ‘stoking a community into feeling they have got retribution’.

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