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Vengaivayal Faeces In Water Tank Incident: One Year On, No Concrete Action By ‘Dravidian Model’ DMK Govt

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The Commune
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A year has passed since human feces were discovered inside an overhead water tank supplying water to Scheduled Caste residents of Vengaivayal in Pudhukottai. Despite the gravity of the incident, the investigation has failed to yield any arrests or significant breakthroughs, leaving both the affected SC village and nearby caste Hindu villagers in a state of disarray.

The incident, which came to light on 26 December 2022, prompted an initial probe by the Pudhukottai district police. However, the case was later transferred to the CB-CID in January of the following year. The water tank, a crucial piece of evidence in the ongoing investigation, currently remains unused.

Despite continuous police deployment since the discovery, normalcy remains elusive for the villagers. The mere passage of time has done little to ease the anguish and frustration of those affected, with no tangible progress in the case.

As the one-year anniversary of this disturbing incident marks its solemn presence, the lack of arrests and accountability has prompted public outcry. Critics have not spared the ruling DMK government, accusing them of irresponsibility in handling the matter, particularly as they proclaim themselves as flagbearers of social justice and caste indiscrimination.

Netizens have taken to social media platforms, particularly Twitter, to express their discontent and remind the DMK government of the unresolved Vengaivayal incident. The hashtag #பீதண்ணி_திமுக highlighting the lack of progress and demanding justice have gained traction, turning the spotlight back on the issue.

Selvakumar, Vice President of the Tamil Nadu BJP’s Industrial Cell, took to Twitter to emphasize that “The conditions persist unchanged even after a year,” highlighting the one year of  Vengaivayal water tank incident.

A Twitter account underscored the principle that “delayed justice is tantamount to denied justice.”

A Twitter user criticized the DMK, stating that they are merely observing the issue from a distance without taking any decisive actions.

Palani N Kanagaraj, District President of TNBJP (Dindigul West), tweeted that the DMK, known for its claims of championing social justice and caste equality, has yet to see decisive action. He expressed concern that even after a year, the police seem hesitant to arrest those responsible for contaminating the water consumed by the Scheduled Castes in the government.

 

Another Twitter user lamented, “The government relies on the votes and hard work of depressed castes, yet it seems to have no time to address the challenges they face. While the government is quick to comment on issues in places like Manipur and Israel, it appears to be ignoring the cries of the people in Vengaivayal who face daily struggles.”

https://twitter.com/Abitha96960262/status/1739568457463841177?t=jfLCp6LvhZP9Z3bAfxGyGw&s=19

 

Another user tweeted, “What impediment does the Dravidian model face in identifying the culprits who contaminated the water supply for the people of Vengaivayal and presenting them to the residents of Vengaivayal?”

As no justice has been delivered so far, read how the self-proclaimed champions of social justice in Kollywood have maintained a stoic silence on the matter – Vengaivayal: The Stench Emanating From Dravidian Model Of Social Justice

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“Everyone Talking About A Hindu Temple, Lord Ram, That’s Not How You Build A Modern Nation”: Congress Leader Sam Pitroda Irked At Nation Celebrating Ram Mandir

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The Commune
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In a recent interview, Sam Pitroda, Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress, has expressed concern over the nation coming together in celebrating the construction of the grand Ram Janmabhoomi Temple at Ayodhya. He said that “too much importance is being given to religion” leading to “democracy being undermined” in India.

His comments come just weeks before the planned inauguration and consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple at Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Notably, Pitroda has a history of making remarks critical of temple-related issues.

Pitroda remarked, “When a nation is involved in Ram Temple. That bothers me. To me, religion is a personal thing. Don’t confuse it with the national agenda. The national agenda should focus on education, employment, growth, economy, inflation, health, environment, and pollution. This is not how you build a modern nation.“.

Furthermore, Pitroda made a direct critique of the Indian populace, stating, “Everyone is talking about a Hindu temple. Everyone talks about Lord Ram. This is not how you build a modern nation.”

In an interview with news agency ANI, he emphasized, “We have seen that the nations built on religion, whether it is Israel or Pakistan, are very different from the nations built on democracy, freedom, human rights, diversity, and inclusion like America. That’s what we want. Our founding fathers very clearly articulated, understood, and put it in our constitution that everybody is equal.”

Pitroda added, “I don’t care about the religion you practice. I have to respect you for who you are, not your religious beliefs. I won’t dictate what you eat or pray for; that’s your personal freedom. When the entire nation is focused on the Ram Temple and related matters, it deeply concerns me.”

Pitroda later clarified his stance on religion, saying, “I said my wife is very religious. I am not a religious person. She has a little temple at home. It’s fine. She is entitled to do that. But don’t get me involved. I am not a religious person. That doesn’t mean I don’t agree with what she does. That’s her privilege. I have said earlier that I have outsourced my religion to my mother and my wife. They are doing a great job. I don’t interfere.”

He concluded by expressing discomfort with the Prime Minister’s frequent visits to temples, saying, “Religion is something very personal. Don’t nationalize it. Don’t use it for political gains. A Prime Minister is spending time in temples all the time. It bothers me. I would rather have him go to schools, libraries and scientific institutions and not visit lots of temples. But that’s my view. People have to decide how they feel about it.”

In addition to his comments on religion, Pitroda was questioned about the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). He emphasized the importance of proper handling of votes and called for trust in the election commission. He urged political parties, especially the INDI Alliance, to prioritize this issue in light of the upcoming 2024 elections, which he believes will shape India’s future. He expressed his concerns about democracy being undermined and the excessive focus on religion in the country’s political discourse.

This is not the first time Sam Pitroda has made statements critical of Hindu temples. In June 2023, he asserted that temples would not create jobs and suggested that temple-goers were aligned with the BJP and RSS, a group he believed constituted only 30 percent of the population.

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BJP MP Pratap Simha Calls Out Leftist ‘News’ Outlet ‘The South First’ For Falsely Accusing His Brother, Editor Justifies Report Saying “Others” Mentioned In FIR

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The Commune
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A news report carried by a news portal named ‘The South First’ alleged that Mysore BJP MP Pratap Simha’s brother Vikram Simha was booked in an illegal wood felling and tree smuggling scam.

The report quoted Congress party’s X handle as well as some officials in the Forest department as the source of information for this allegation.

However it has come to light that the allegations are not entirely true with BJP MP Pratap Simha sharing the FIR copy.

In the FIR copy, the names of A1 and A2 do not feature Vikram Simha, instead mention a Rakesh Shetty, s/o Narayana Shetty, from Nandagodanahalli village, near Arehalli highway, Belur taluk as A1 and a Jayamma, w/o Sudhakara Shetty, Nandagodanahalli village, near Arehalli highway, Belur taluk as A2. The FIR also states that the accused are hiding/absconding

Additionally, the items recovered list included in the FIR states, “At Nandagodanahalli village, survey no 16 and nearby areas, for felling trees without the permission of the govt, (01) Hitachi model type JX110 Super Machine Serial number S110-10226, (02) Hitachi model type EX110 Super Machine Serial number S110-10649, (03) tractor-tiller without registration number, (04) power saws for cutting wood (2 of them) these items have been seized on behalf of the govt and taken to Gandekatte Forest Storehouse”

According to sources, the seized vehicles are tractors and some machines which are alleged to be earth movers.

What is even more interesting in South First’s report is that they spoke to Hassan’s Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) R Ravishankar who “officially confirmed to South First the legal action, citing Vikram Simha’s purported attempt to smuggle wood by chopping down over 100 scheduled trees on the government’s revenue land.”

When the accused names don’t mention a Simha, how can the officials confirm that he was involved in the scam is perplexing.

The Executive Editor of the outlet Anusha Ravi Sood justified the news saying that the FIR mentions “others” implying that it “could” include his brother.

She also tried to substantiate her claims saying that the Hassan’s Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) and Karnataka Congress Minister holding the forests portfolio are on record naming Vikram Simha.

However many on social media alleged that it seems like an attempt to bring disrepute to MP Pratap Simha who was recently in the news the Parliament attackers held visitor passes issued in the name of the BJP MP.

This is not the first time that The South First has been caught peddling misinformation. Earlier in December 2023, the news outlet amplified fake news about the logo of National Medical Commission (NMC) based on a tweet written by propagandist Dr. Abby Philips (@TheLiverDoc).

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Dravidianist Handle Promoted By DMK Peddles Half-Truths About Gujarat Receiving Advance Funds As Relief, TN BJP Leader SG Suryah Rebuts False Claims

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The Commune
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The release of funds from the Central Government to the Tamil Nadu state government in the backdrop of the devastating floods in the state has been a point of discussion for the DMK and its gang of Dravidianists to this day.

One Dravidianist named Boodham (@angry_birdu, a rabid anti-Hindu hate spewing propaganda handle promoted by DMK) made a post stating that the Centre gave an advance of ₹1000 crore rupees from the NDRF fund within three days of the storm hitting Gujarat. He asked whether people expected EPS to question the Union government as to why the same was not done for Tamil Nadu. He added in his post, “That’s not it. He bent down well and buttressed the BJP!”

Responding to this, State Secretary of Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party, SG Suryah wrote, “Without the basic knowledge that funds will be released from the NDRF only if there is no SDRF fund balance and this guy is questioning him (EPS).”

To this, the Dravidianist handle replied claiming, “On 29 April 2021, SDRF funds of 529 crores had already reached Gujarat. The cyclone hit the state on 17 May. Since the SDRF fund became empty by then, did they allocate additional funds of 1000 crores from the NDRF fund on 20 May?”

To this, Suryah replied saying, “Your problem is you’re a liar & #DMK hack. So propagating selective data is your art; but you can’t fool for long. Tamil Nadu had ₹ 813 + ₹900 Cr SDRF when this cyclone hit us. As per due procedure, NDRF will be released only after HLC recommendation ONLY in case the SDRF is less/not available. Tamil Nadu too got money from NDRF when it didn’t have money in SDRF same like how Gujarat did which you’re very against at. So START your next lie camouflaged as a உத்தமன்.”

Suryah also shared screenshots of basic information on how SDRF and NDRF fund allocation worked.

According to the National Disaster Management Policy, the primary responsibility for disaster management lies with the respective State Governments. In cases of natural disasters that are officially declared, State Governments allocate financial relief to affected individuals using the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), which is already at their disposal. This allocation follows the approved criteria and norms set by the Government of India (GOI). However, in the case of exceptionally severe disasters, additional financial aid is provided from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), following a specific procedure that includes an assessment carried out by an Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT).

The allocation of funds to each State’s State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for each fiscal year during the entire Award period is determined by successive Finance Commissions, which are established under Article 280 of the Constitution. The 15th Finance Commission, in particular, has introduced a new methodology for state-wise fund allocation. This method considers various factors such as a state’s capacity (as indicated by expenditure), risk exposure (including geographical area and population), hazard, and vulnerability (as indicated by a risk index), rather than solely relying on expenditure-based criteria as in the previous approach.

A 3-tier system is in place to calculate additional financial assistance from the NDRF. Initially, an Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT), which includes representatives from sectoral Ministries/Departments and officials from the respective State, conducts an on-site assessment. The IMCT’s findings are then reviewed by the Sub-Committee of the National Executive Committee (SC-NEC), which is chaired by the Union Home Secretary and includes representatives from various concerned Ministries.

Subsequently, the recommendations put forth by the SC-NEC are reviewed and approved by the High-Level Committee (HLC), chaired by the Honorable Union Home Minister. The HLC comprises the Union Finance Minister, Union Agriculture Minister, and Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog as its members. Once the HLC grants its approval, funds are disbursed from the NDRF.

A netizen also shared some data to enlighten further. His post indicated that since 2014, Tamil Nadu has received a cumulative disaster relief fund exceeding ₹12,000 Crores, comprising contributions from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), and State Disaster Mitigation Fund (SDMF). Notably, post-2019-20, Uttar Pradesh has not been allocated any funds under the National Disaster Response Fund. These facts expose the inaccuracies in DMK’s claims against the central government, revealing a different narrative that challenges their assertions.

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Impact Of Modi Govt’s PLI Scheme: ₹95,000 Cr Across 14 Sectors Invested, 6.4 Lakh Jobs Generated, 20% Surge In Mobile Manufacturing

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The Commune
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Job Creation Gathers Further Momentum In 2024-25

The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry statement released on Tuesday (26 December 2023) revealed that the production linked incentive (PLI) schemes initiated by the central government have attracted investments exceeding ₹95,000 crore by September. These investments have resulted in the production of goods valued at ₹7.80 lakh crore. Additionally, these PLI schemes, spanning 14 sectors, have generated both direct and indirect employment opportunities for over 6.4 lakh individuals and have boosted exports by ₹3.20 lakh crore. In the fiscal year 2022-23, incentives totaling approximately ₹2,900 crore have been disbursed.

Notable achievements include a 20 percent increase in value addition in mobile manufacturing within three years and a significant contribution to the USD 101 billion total electronics production in FY 2022-23, with smartphones accounting for USD 44 billion, including USD 11.1 billion in exports.

Import substitution of 60 percent has been accomplished in the Telecom sector, rendering India nearly self-reliant in products like Antennae, GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network), and CPE (Customer Premises Equipment). The Pharma sector has seen a considerable reduction in imports of raw materials, with the manufacturing of unique intermediate materials and bulk drugs taking place in India, including Penicillin-G. Moreover, technology transfer has occurred in the production of Medical Devices such as CT scans and MRIs.

The drones sector has experienced a seven-fold increase in turnover, driven mainly by MSME startups. Under the PLI Scheme for Food Processing, there has been a significant rise in the sourcing of raw materials from India, positively impacting the income of Indian farmers and MSMEs.

In the white goods sector, including ACs and LED lights, 64 companies have invested a total of ₹5,429 crore, with additional investments of ₹6,766 crore expected to create approximately 48,000 new jobs. The net incremental production is projected to exceed ₹1.23 lakh crore during the scheme’s duration. Thirteen foreign companies are investing ₹2,090 crore under the scheme, while 23 MSME applicants have committed investments of ₹1,042 crore. Notably, the actual investment has surpassed the threshold, reaching ₹2,084 crore by September, underscoring the scheme’s success.

These facts come at a time when ‘rockstar economists’ like Raghuram Rajan have been criticizing and trivializing the Modi government’s PLI scheme.

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PM Modi Is The Boss On YouTube With Over 20 Million Subscribers

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The Commune
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s YouTube channel has reached an impressive milestone, surpassing 20 million subscribers, making it the most subscribed among prominent global leaders.

In fact, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the sole world leader to attain this distinction, with 20 million subscribers on his personal YouTube channel, putting him significantly ahead of both his global and Indian counterparts.

For context, the global leader with the second-largest subscriber count is former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who has just 6.4 million subscribers, less than one-third of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s channel.

Following at a distance is Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with 1.1 million subscribers.

Furthermore, in December 2023 alone, the Narendra Modi YouTube channel accumulated a staggering 2.24 billion views, which is 43 times more than the views on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s channel, the second-highest among global leaders.

With a remarkable 4.5 billion video views, the Narendra Modi Channel leads in terms of both subscribers and video views, setting a high standard for political leaders on YouTube.

Consistently, global surveys, such as Morning Consult, have consistently ranked Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the most popular global leader, with an approval rating exceeding 75 percent, far surpassing his global peers.

The dominance of Narendra Modi’s YouTube channel reflects his influence not only in India but also on the international stage.

The video views and subscriber count of the Narendra Modi YouTube channel are leagues ahead of those of other Indian political leaders and parties, underscoring his unparalleled online presence and popularity.

TN BJP Leader SG Suryah Debunks Lies Peddled By “Economist” And SPC Vice Chairman Jeyaranjan, Schools Him On GST

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The Commune
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In a video clipping shared by DMK mouthpiece Sun News, Vice Chairman of State Planning Commission (SPC) J Jeyarajan is seen peddling lies about the press interview given by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman a few days ago regarding the recent floods in Tamil Nadu. 

The self-proclaimed ‘economist’ started by stating how he could not watch Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s interview even for a few minutes because of the “arrogance in the language used as well as the Finance Minister’s body language”. He claimed it belittled the distress of the people of Tamil Nadu. 

He claimed the CAG looks into the expenditures of the governments and should not talk about the 4000 crore expenditure of the state government. 

The host quoted Tamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai as having said that the relief fund comes from the central government and that is what is being distributed by the state government (6000 rupees). To this Jeyarajan replies, “Why are repeating, Delhi money, Delhi money? Where does Delhi get its money from? Does Delhi have something like a separate lunar satellite? Does it have land on Mars or the Moon from where they can give alms to the people here? What you are collecting is from our pocket. Are you not collecting from the people here? Then why are you repeating that you are the ones giving the relief funds? It is for ease of business that you have been made to sit there. First, remember that you are not masters (yejamanargal). They don’t seem to realise this. The language she used stems from that only. Are they our masters? Are they masters of the Indian Union? They behave like that but that is not their job. They collect tax from the people and then decide how to use it and for what, there are instructions and procedures for that.”

He also added, “This 1200 crore is usually given by the centre to every state as relief every time. Small such incidents happen and there are procedures to estimate the costs. With that, they allot a specific amount based on the state and its risk factors. When there comes a disaster worse than the regular ones, at that time the NDRF comes into the picture to oversee the expenses. A team will be sent to study the ground situation. You all would have seen the team on the news after the recent Chennai floods. They all praised the government for the measures taken. But she is sitting in Delhi and saying they didn’t do anything here.” 

The host quoted the Chief Minister as saying the 6000 rupee relief amount is from the State government’s pocket and not from the centre. He quotes a few WhatsApp messages stating that the state government is either pocketing the funds from the centre and giving meagre amounts to the people or that the state is contributing less to the actual amount. To this Jeyarajan replies, “There are procedures in place for this. When spending government money, you feel you are some big donor giving money from your own pocket? You cannot do that, you have to follow rules. Everything is accounted for – that is how it is done – what/how much goes to whom. The ones doing the survey are responsible for that. They cannot claim that the state government has not passed on to the people what was given by the central government. This is because you can only spend the money from the government coffers without violating the rules. It is not possible to do what is being claimed.”

Slamming these lies, State Secretary of Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party, SG Suryah exposed the truth on his official X handle. He wrote, “Jeyaranjan & his Dravidian Stock lies never end. States receive 100% of State GST (SGST) collected in that state, approximately 50% of IGST collected in the state, and a portion of CGST is also devolved to the states based on the Finance Commission’s recommendations. Industrialised states like Tamil Nadu have several companies with pan-India operations and concurrent tax payments. For example, Tamil Nadu is one of the leading automobile manufacturing states in the country. Manufacturers make a profit because these automobiles are sold across the country. Similarly, plantations from Kerala make profits by selling across India. This explains why the location of direct tax collection may not be a fair and equitable principle for the sharing of tax because although the money comes from everywhere across India, tax is paid in the state where the companies are registered.

So, if automobile companies selling across India are registered in Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu and they pay their taxes from there, it’s not just Tamil Nadu’s tax money that is there.”

Suryah also shared an infographic on the tax devolution comparison between UPA and NDA decades which shows a 3x increase from UPA. The grants-in-aid from Govt of India comparison also shows an almost 4x increase from 10 years of UPA to 9 years of NDA government. 

It is noteworthy that Sun News was under scrutiny recently for disseminating fake news concerning Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s remarks during a press conference held on 22 December 2023. The news outlet reported that Sitharaman had allegedly stated, “We cannot announce the severe flood damages in Tamil Nadu as a national disaster.” The FM had not made any such statements during the presser.

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AIADMK Leader Edappadi Palaniswami Signals Potential Alliance With SDPI, To Participate In “Secularism Protection Conference”

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The Commune
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In a strategic shift, former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Edappadi Palaniswami, after breaking ties with the BJP, is actively engaging with minority communities to forge alliances ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections. Palaniswami’s approach echoes the political tactics employed by the late J. Jayalalithaa during the 2014 elections when the AIADMK contested solo and secured significant victories in Tamil Nadu.

Palaniswami, who has categorically ruled out an alliance with the BJP, has been participating in minority functions and meetings, signalling a departure from the party’s previous affiliations.

Earlier, he had called for the release of 1998 Coimbatore bomb blast terror convict SA Basha on “humanitarian grounds”.

His recent participation in a Christian organization’s conference in Coimbatore on 28 November 2023 emphasised the AIADMK’s historical “commitment” to minority rights and listed the concessions made to these communities.

The move seems to be gaining traction, as leaders from minority parties have approached Palaniswami for collaboration. Thamimun Ansari, General Secretary of the Manithaneya Jananayaka Katchi (Humanist Democratic Party), and the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) have expressed interest in aligning with the AIADMK. Palaniswami has been directly invited by SDPI’s state president, Nellai Mubarak, to participate in the Secularism Protection Conference scheduled for 7 January 2024 in Madurai.

While the DMK has allied with minority parties like the Manithaneya Makkal Katchi, Indian Union Muslim League, and Christian Goodwill Movement, Palaniswami seems to be aiming to pull a few minority parties under the AIADMK banner by sending a message of assurance that for minority communities, the AIADMK remains a safe and inclusive choice.

Political observers note that while Palaniswami is making inroads with minority leaders, there is scepticism among minority communities regarding his trustworthiness. AIADMK Advocates Wing Joint Secretary Babu Murugavelu asserts that severing ties with the BJP was a crucial step in attracting minority support. He claims that the AIADMK, under Palaniswami’s leadership, is committed to the welfare of minority communities in the state and will implement policies beneficial to them.

As the political landscape evolves in Tamil Nadu, Palaniswami’s attempts to forge alliances with minority parties indicate a strategic move to capture crucial constituencies in the upcoming elections. Whether this outreach will translate into electoral support remains to be seen.

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“Rahul Gandhi Should Clarify That He Is Not Against Hindus And The Poor”: BRS Leader Kavitha Slams Congress Leader For His Silence On Anti-Hindu And Anti-Hindi Remarks Made By I.N.D.I. Allies

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The Commune
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BRS party leader K Kavitha, on 25 December 25 2023, strongly criticized the Congress party and its leader Rahul Gandhi for their silence regarding the anti-Hindi and anti-Sanatan Dharma comments made by Congress allies and insisted that Rahul Gandhi needs to clarify that he is not against Hindus or the economically disadvantaged.

Kavitha vehemently criticized Rahul Gandhi for not speaking out against DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran’s controversial statement where the latter said Hindi speakers clean toilets. She argued that his failure to address these offensive remarks against Sanatan Dharma and Hindi-speaking regions suggested that his Bharat Jodo Yatra was merely a public relations stunt.

In an interview with the news agency PTI, Kavitha emphasized the significance of these statements, highlighting their potential to disrupt the unity of the nation and the fact that such statements have been made by I.N.D.I. bloc members.

Kavitha also questioned Rahul Gandhi’s silence regarding DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin’s derogatory comments about Sanatana Dharma, likening it to a disease. She stated that Rahul Gandhi, who frequently talks about uniting the nation during his Bharat Jodo Yatra, should have spoken up when these offensive remarks were made, as they hurt the sentiments of Hindus.

Kavitha drew attention to the derogatory comments made by a DMK MP inside Parliament, referring to Hindi-speaking states as “Gaumutra states.” She noted that such anti-Hindi and anti-Sanatan remarks from DMK leaders and their allies have been causing division and hurting the sentiments of the Hindu community.

Taking a dig and labeling him as ‘Election Gandhi,’ Kavitha demanded that Rahul Gandhi clarify his stance on these divisive remarks, especially with the upcoming National Parliamentary elections approaching. She insisted that Rahul Gandhi should make it clear that he is not anti-Hindu, anti-poor, or anti-labor.

In a subsequent interview with the news agency ANI, Kavitha asserted that leaders within the I.N.D.I.A. bloc were making divisive remarks for the sake of political gain, emphasizing that such statements ultimately divide the country in unimaginable ways.

She emphasized that if Rahul Gandhi had reacted to the Sanatana Dharma controversy earlier, it might have prevented others from making similar statements. She also criticized the Congress party for its handling of the hijab issue in Karnataka, accusing it of being inconsistent and failing to fulfill its promises.

Kavitha underscored, “Congress forgets all promises as soon as it wins elections. They promised to provide six guarantees in Karnataka, but nothing has been done as of now. They promised to lift the hijab ban in educational institutions in Karnataka, but now seem confused about it. They do not implement what they promise. It is in their DNA.”

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Modi’s Checkmate To I.N.D.I

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Ananth Mahadevan
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The last few weeks were full of interesting events in the political arena. It always seems that the opposition now has an upper hand on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP but eventually it turns out that Modi is the final winner. It has been very rare in cases like the farm laws then and the wrestler’s agitation now when Modi had to retract his steps. Even if Modi retracts like in the chess board, the impact of that on BJP has been electorally negligible. The important point to note is that in both cases the opposition has shot from the shoulders of other people and have not done it directly but Modi gives a blow directly to the opposition and seldom shoots from anyone else’s shoulder which has proved electorally fatal for the opposition especially for the only other national party albeit on paper today, the Indian National Congress. Even if the opposition was able to make a rare dent in the armor of Modi, his next moves have left the clueless opposition fall heavily on the ground losing the bout.

As we all know, some miscreants entered our new parliament and did a copycat act mimicking some great freedom fighters who had a very good and noble reason which their agenda driven attempt can never match. If the opposition had a strong strategy and skill, they would have not repeated the same mistake asking every time for Amit Shah or Narendra Modi to speak in parliament and would have come up with a solid plan of attack to corner Modi as there was a security lapse which was the main issue. As always, the opposition had a lackluster idea and everyone started creating ruckus in parliament and had a lot of their rank and file suspended. What they didn’t expect was that a historic record of suspension to the extent of 146 people would be done. Logically, the next smart move by them would have been to go to the public with a serious face, sit outside parliament protesting against the so called injustice meted to them. On the contrary what they do? They have a gala time outside with one TMC leader mimicking the Hon’ble Vice President of India and another Congress leader filming it. The public who was already irritated with opposition parties consistently hindering the business of the house(s) in multiple sessions now but could have sympathized with them got more angered witnessing their casual and irresponsible behavior outside of parliament. The opposition plan totally flopped as no one seemed to take them seriously as the public at large except their staunch supporters realized that they were not serious about the nation nor them as their voters and were just concentrating on their agenda. In the midst of all this ruckus, BJP got time to investigate the incident. Amit Shah will eventually share the findings of the security breach and I somehow feel it will be big blow to the dot dot alliance again. Another important catch, not surprisingly, missed by a team totally out of form.

In the meanwhile, Modi’s smarter army springs to action and quickly improvises while the opposition soldiers were jumping on the field and outside. A theory that some have is that there is a bigger plan behind the mass suspension. BJP knew the risk of sympathy factor for opposition but still they let the suspensions happen. Modi’s move through this is to unite the I.N.D.I alliance very strongly so that they fight the 2024 elections as one single unit instead of multiple parties splitting votes and all the votes of those voters who don’t like a party in the dot dot alliance will move in bulk to the only opposition which is BJP. This way BJP tends to gain more.

Even if the earlier plan doesn’t work and the opposition disintegrates before 2024 elections which is just a few months away now and everyone does their own thing although they will not call off the alliance formally, Modi will adopt plan B which is to keep attacking Congress’s ego and have them cut the votes of the regional parties as much as possible wherever its not a direct one to one contest for BJP. It is very clear that Congress will have existential crisis as a national party if they don’t get enough seats in states like TN, WB, Bihar etc. The stronger regional parties are not in a mood to give them double digit number of seats and the Hindi heartland has already abandoned them. BJP will take full advantage of the abusive remarks of DMK about Sanatana Dharma and Hindi speaking states as they know the other parties of their alliance will not openly condemn for the sake of the alliance. Nitish kumar and RJD are visibly unhappy with DMK and with Mallikarjun Kharge’s name proposed as PM candidate albeit Congress has been silent on that.  Public is bound to get terribly confused with so many contradictions and the big question that will run in their minds is that how the parties will run the country together if they can’t simply work amicably.

Either way it’s Modi’s check and mate to the I.N.D.I alliance. No prizes for guessing the winner. The only thing to wait and watch is to how much more seats will BJP manage to gain beyond 300 although I am confident they will easily break their highest so far. 2024 is set to start with a spiritual and political celebration in its first quarter itself. Jai Shri Ram!

Ananth Mahadevan is a political commentator based in Bengaluru.

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