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Alleged Case Of Medical Negligence Once Again: Pregnant Woman in Thiruvannamalai Loses Baby, Doctor Absent Says Baby’s Father

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The Commune
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A pregnant woman who developed labour pain late in the night of 29 October 2023 lost her newborn due to alleged medical negligence at a Primary Health Centre in Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. 

The family members were in despair upon hearing the news of the loss of the infant. The woman’s husband spoke to newspersons detailing the sequence of events that occurred right from the time of admission.

He said, “We came at 11 PM to Thellar Government Primary Health Centre (PHC) because my wife started having contractions. We were asked to come to the hospital even when the labour pain was mild. I got her admitted at night itself. They said everything was normal and the delivery could be conducted here itself. At 3 AM, they said they would not be able to handle it so they called for an ambulance. The ambulance arrived but they again said the baby was healthy and they could conduct the delivery there itself. After 3 AM, they said there was some difficulty in the delivery process but they assured us they would take care of it.”

He further added that they took all the reports at night and pretended as if the doctor was inside the room.

“When we asked them, they said they had shown the reports to the doctor and he asked to carry on with the delivery at the PHC itself. They said everything (vitals) was normal, that BP was normal and the baby was fine. At around 7-7.45 AM, they said the baby was born. But they said that the baby was not breathing and were doing CPR. They were doing this CPR for 2 hours. The doctor was nowhere to be seen. He came at 9.30 AM and until that time, they were pretending as if he was inside the room. They pretended to keep an “air hose” for the baby. All duty doctors come at 9.30 AM only. There is no doctor here at night, there were only 2 nurses and it was them who conducted the delivery.”, he said.

Such instances of medical negligence are becoming a frequent feature in Tamil Nadu. Some of the recent incidents of medical negligence include:

  • Head Constable Kothandapani’s 10-year-old daughter fell into a coma due to alleged medical negligence at Egmore Children’s Hospital.
  • Kalpana, a pregnant woman, tragically passed away after a caesarean operation at Virudhachalam government hospital.
  • 17-year-old football player Priya R lost her life due to medical negligence involving a tightly bound band following knee surgery.
  • A one-and-a-half-year-old toddler passed away after his right hand was amputated, sparking allegations of medical negligence at the Government Institute of Child Health in Egmore.
  • A 10-month-old girl died after receiving a vaccination at an Anganwadi centre in Tanjore, with parents suspecting the vaccine as the cause.
  • A woman, Jyoti, had to amputate her arm due to alleged medical negligence after angio treatment at Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital. Her husband claimed doctors gave no explanation and removed flesh from her limb, raising concerns about further amputations.

In addition to the allegations of medical negligence, claims of medical shortage have also been raised. Here are a few:

  • Reports of medicine shortages in Tamil Nadu government hospitals in 2022, with doctors claiming shortages of essential drugs.
  • Medications experiencing significant shortages included Ciprofloxacin, Furosemide, Omeprazole, Clopidogrel, and Cefotaxime.
  • Primary Health Centres faced shortages of snake bite medicines, antibiotics, and intravenous fluids.
  • DMK Health Minister Ma Subramanian denied the shortages and encouraged people to report any issues to the helpline number 104.

Critics of the DMK, including BJP functionaries and several netizens questioned whether this was the “Dravidian Model” – a model of “dawn” that the DMK government had promised in the 2021 assembly elections.

BJP Tamil Nadu State Secretary SG Suryah posted a Tamil quote that said that the laws/justice would be scavenging on the dead under a demon’s reign.

BJP Tamil Nadu Industrial Cell Vice President Selva Kumar lashed out at the DMK government saying that it is the worst government in history of the state. He said that government hospitals which are supposed to save the lives of the poor are turning into mortuaries calling for the resignation of Health Minister Ma. Subramanian.

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BJP Functionary In Tenkasi Launches AI/ML Skill Building Programme For Youth

By
The Commune
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Ananthan Ayyaswamy, the Vice President of the BJP TN Overseas Wing, is spearheading an initiative known as Startup Tenkasi which has introduced an ambitious, multi-phased Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Skill Building Program in the form of workshops, collaborating with various engineering colleges and Arts & Science institutions in Tenkasi District. Notable companies in the AI/ML industry, including AI Labs @ Zoho Corporation and TRUSTGRID.AI, were invited to participate in this event.

During the event, B.V. Raman, CEO and Co-Founder of TRUSTGRID.AI, shared insights on the global AI/ML and RPA talent landscape. Drawing from McKinsey Research, Raman highlighted AI’s enormous potential, projecting an economic value of nearly 25 trillion USD and the creation of 10.5 million new jobs. He stressed that India is uniquely positioned to tap into this global job market by nurturing the necessary skills. Raman also unveiled a comprehensive blueprint for AI/ML and RPA career development, tailored for engineering students, and affirmed Startup Tenkasi’s commitment to support and guide students on their career journeys.

Raisudeen Syed Gani, Engineering Manager for AI/ML Research Labs at Zoho Corporation, delivered an engaging presentation on Zoho’s AI/ML research efforts and practical applications. He underlined Zoho’s unwavering dedication to continuous AI research investment, aiming to attract top-tier AI talent. Gani provided real-world use cases within Zoho, spanning Generative AI, Computer Vision, Feature Engineering, and Prescriptive AI. He emphasized Zoho AI Labs’ substantial investments to make these cutting-edge technologies accessible to businesses of all sizes.

Startup Tenkasi’s mission seeks to transform Tenkasi District’s economic landscape and talent profile through innovative programs and collaborations. Led by Ananthan Ayyaswamy, it aims to bridge the technology gap and create new opportunities for the region.

Startup Tenkasi’s immediate objective is to attract IT/ITES companies from major cities like Bangalore, Chennai, and even the United States. Furthermore, the plan is to draw AI/ML, EV, and blockchain startups to Tenkasi, offering hope and opportunities to the unemployed and underemployed individuals in the region. A former Senior Engineering Director at Intel Corporation in the USA, Ananthan Ayyaswamy brings two decades of leadership experience in semiconductor design to this mission.

According to Ayyasamy, the primary goal of Startup Tenkasi is to transform Tenkasi District into the “Estonia of Asia”. This ambitious vision seeks to revitalize the economic landscape and talent pool of the region within the shortest possible timeframe.

Ananthan Ayyasamy has also pledged to expand skill-building boot camps on RPA and Data Engineering for engineering and college students, addressing the surging demand in these fields. RPA alone has over 400,000 job openings in India, and Data Engineering boasts more than 60,000 opportunities.

Tenkasi, home to approximately 20 lakh residents, grapples with glaring unemployment and underemployment rates ranging from 30% to 35%. With a significant population of 3-5 lakh graduates and students currently pursuing higher education, the pressing concern among families is the scarcity of suitable job opportunities. This dearth of opportunities has the potential to lead young individuals toward harmful habits such as alcohol and drug addiction.

Ananthan emphasized the critical need for initiatives like Startup Tenkasi, especially for remote rural engineering colleges that face substantial disparities compared to their urban counterparts in cities like Bangalore and Chennai. These disparities limit technology awareness, exposure to industry trends, and networking opportunities for engineering students.

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The Hindu’s ‘Frontline’ Turns Frontline For Hamas And Glorifies Them

By
Balaji Subramanian
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After the advent of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in the center under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, The Hindu, once a revered newspaper known for its eloquent and erudite articles has now transformed into a propaganda of ‘mischievous distortion of truth, hyperbole, and false equivalence‘. However, the latest interview given by Moussa Abu Marzouk who heads Hamas’ international relations office based in Doha, Qatar to Frontline magazine is a new high in woke-liberal journalism that absolves the terror group’s wrongdoings.

Particularly the first question asked by the interviewer Iftikhar Gilani who is an Indian journalist based in Ankara, Turkey. In his very first question, this journalist absolves Hamas when he asks Marzouk, “Hamas surprised the world by taking on one of the world’s strongest armies. But the way Israel is retaliating, the way civilians and children are getting killed, the question arises if it was worth it?”

How convenient!

Did the attack come as a surprise to the Israeli government and its military? Yes!

Did Hamas attack a country that has one of the strongest militaries? Absolutely!

But what the journalist conveniently forgot to ask was about the terror attack launched by Hamas on 7 October 2023, that led to the brutal murder of over 1400 people. What the Frontline failed to acknowledge was Hamas targeting innocent civilians at a music festival where they killed over 250 people, raped and mutilated women, and then proceeded to various kibbutz where entire families were killed in cold blood.

Instead, he went on to give legitimacy to the attacks on civilians which the Hamas’ international relations head called a resistance movement against a grave historical injustice.

When questioned about Hamas killing civilians and taking hostages, Marzouk who now stands on the pedestal of a victimhood says, “There are false Israeli narratives about civilian deaths. According to the testimony of the Israelis who lived through the events, our freedom fighters did not kill them.”

He is then allowed to absolve Hamas of all the wrongs and he goes on to blame IDF for killing its own civilians which will now be bought, chewed, and swallowed by the woke-liberal-leftest cabal and this incident will enter the realms of conspiracy theory.

Marzouk, then says that he and his people do not want to live under occupation and says, “All we want is freedom because we do not accept to live under occupation. Just as the Indian people rejected the British occupation and expelled it in the end” which Arfa Khanum Sherwani who is a Senior Editor with The Wire magazine gives ‘liberal legitimacy’. However, the Indian freedom movement was predominantly non-violent using civil disobedience and non-cooperation as tools to fight the British. 

Those who took on an armed struggle like Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad, Master Surya Sen, Bagha Jatin, and many more did not butcher innocent British women and children. They attacked the police and the army which takes courage. However, Hamas did the opposite and attacked, killed, raped, mutilated bodies, and took women as sex slaves, children, and infants as hostage is reprehensible, and to compare it with India’s freedom struggle and give it legitimacy by Indian journalists is unconscionable. 

The fact is, that Hamas and Hezbollah are terror organizations that will never follow peaceful means to obtain justice. In his interview, Moussa Abu Marzouk also said, “Our people no longer believe in peaceful solutions alone. We believe in comprehensive resistance that includes armed resistance and popular resistance. ” 

The question is what popular resistance? 

The one which kills babies and decapitates their heads, rapes women, and takes sex slaves? 

So in that way, one man’s freedom fighter is another man’s Jihadist which can be called a cliché because the statement rings a broad truth, yet falls short of qualifying. That would mean the entire population in the Gaza Strip are Jihadsits which would be a monumentally incorrect statement. But Hamas is a terror organization under whose rule, average Palestinians have to live and die. Also, what legitimacy could be bestowed upon Hamas which uses its own people as human shields and whose leader lives in opulence while the average Palestinian suffers every day?

What was even more contemptible was when Moussa Abu Marzouk said,  “The easiest option may be to abandon resistance and accept Israel, but we see the truth in Mahatma Gandhi’s saying, “The right path is always the most difficult.”

It is amazing how the left liberals and Islamists normalize and legitimize violence under the cloak of the apostle of peace and use Gandhi as their means to an end. At the same time, there will be no tears for the Muslims who are dying in Yemen or the Muslims held in “re-education camps” in Communist China.

The one incontrovertible truth is that Hamas will never opt for any peaceful solution, nor will it accept a two-state solution that goes against its Islamic principles. According to the Quran, “The earth belongs to Allah, He gives to His servants (Muslims) as He pleases and the end is (best) for the righteous.” (Surah Al-A’raf (7): Part of ayat 128). sustenance which he fumishes, but unto Him is the resurrection” (Surah al-Mulk (67): 15).

For Hamas, as long as all the Jews are not driven into the sea there can be no peace. So if that is the end game, how can they expect Israel not to act?

At the end of the interview, the journalist asks if it is possible for Israel and Palestine to coexist for the sake of peace and if will it be acceptable to Hamas, to which Marzouk says “You are asking the lamb, do you agree to coexist with the wolf” which clears its uncompromising stand. 

If one were to revisit Indian History on its eve of independence amid chaos, violence, and bloodshed that took place during the partition, Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy said, The partition is only first of our demands“. And he was right, the two-state solution is still not acceptable to Pakistan that dreams of Gazwa e Hind, a Prophetic narrative to justify its jihad in India as told to Abu Huraira by Prophet Muhammad who promised us the “Jihad of Hind. “

In his book ‘Pakistan Or The Partition Of India’, BR Ambedkar writes – 

The brotherhood of Islam is not the universal brotherhood of man. It is a brotherhood of Muslims for Muslims only. There is a fraternity, but its benefit is confined to those within that corporation. For those who are outside the corporation, there is nothing but contempt and enmity.

We can now see that in India the universal brotherhood of men in action who are supported by Jamaat-e-Islami Hind who said that Hamas is not a terrorist organization but a ‘resistance movement’ ably supported by those in India who want to turn Muslim ghettos in India into a mini Gazas.

(Balaji is a political commentator and columnist. He tweets @LaxmanShriram78)

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ED Teams Up With ISRO And IIT-Kanpur In Illegal Sand Mining Probe; Significant Raids Uncover Incriminating Evidence

By
The Commune
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is currently investigating illegal sand mining in Tamil Nadu and has requested assistance from both the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and IIT-Kanpur, as reported by The Hindu.

According to the report, ISRO will provide satellite images of mining locations. These images will be used to analyze the depth of sand extraction. Subsequently, IIT Kanpur will utilize this data to estimate the quantity of sand mined, aiding in the calculation of the tax revenue lost to the government.

The report also mentioned that A. Muthaiya, the Engineer in Chief and Chief Engineer General of the Water Resources Department, had earlier issued a request for information regarding illegal sand mining. However, he is currently on leave, with another officer temporarily assuming his duties.

Following a series of raids, the ED released a statement which read, “The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) conducted searches at 34 locations, including 8 sand mining yards on 12/09/2023, across 6 districts in Tamil Nadu. These searches encompassed residential and business premises of various individuals, including S. Ramachandran, K. Rathinam, Karikalan, and their associates. Also targeted were Auditor P. Shanmugaraj and officials from the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, in connection with an illegal sand mining case.”

The statement went on to explain, “The ED’s investigation was initiated based on FIRs registered in different parts of Tamil Nadu, which revealed allegations of extensive illegal mining of river sand and gravel quarry, among other issues. Various complaints have been lodged with law enforcement agencies, highlighting the widespread practice of illegal mining throughout Tamil Nadu.”

The searches uncovered incriminating documents, including diaries and counterfeit sale receipts with bogus QR codes, suggesting illicit sand sales. Additionally, evidence of fraudulent transactions and the presence of benami companies was discovered. During the searches, a sum of ₹12.82 Crore was frozen, and unaccounted cash amounting to ₹ 2.33 Crore was seized, along with 1024.6 grams of gold valued at ₹56.86 Lakh.

(With inputs from Swarajya)

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MK Stalin Leaves Without Taking Vibhuti Prasadam At Thevar Temple, Had Dusted It Off His Hands Without Applying On Forehead In 2020

By
The Commune
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30 October is celebrated across Tamil Nadu as Thevar Jayanthi – the birth-cum-death anniversary of freedom fighter Pasumpon U Muthuramalinga Thevar who was a firebrand nationalist.

This year, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin accompanied by ministers and senior DMK leaders, offered floral tributes at a life-size statue of the freedom fighter near Goripalayam in Madurai. Later he went to the late Forward Bloc leader’s memorial in Pasumpon to offer his tributes.

However, after paying respects at the Thevar temple, critics allege that he did not accept the deeparadhana/aarti offered to Thevar’s idol nor did he apply vibhuti (sacred ash) prasadam on his forehead. Only DMK Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu was found applying the sacred ash to his forehead.

The sacred ash is traditionally applied on the forehead by Hindus. They also allege that this visit for Thevar Jayanthi only amounts to optics for the upcoming 2024 elections.

After the meeting, CM Stalin addressed reporters and went on to enlist how his father Karunanidhi had accorded respects to Thevar.

This is not the first time that such a controversy involving Stalin especially on Thevar Jayanthi has surfaced.

In 2020, when Stalin was the DMK President, he faced backlash after a video circulated of him wiping off the ‘vibudhi prasadam‘ from his hands without applying it on his forehead during a visit to the Muthuramalinga Thevar Temple in Pasumpon on Thevar Jayanthi. Stalin’s act, seen as a display of his “rationalist beliefs”, drew criticism from the Thevar community and others who saw it as disrespect towards their traditions.

This incident echoes a similar controversy in 2018 when Stalin wiped off turmeric paste applied on his forehead at the Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple.

In 2022, he did not participate in any of the events around this celebration.

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In 2007, MK Stalin did not participate in Thevar Jayanthi celebrations and went on a mysterious trip to Bangkok, Thailand. Some reports of that time say that he was miffed with his father Karunanidhi.

 

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What Political Strategist Prashant Kishor Had To Say About Tamil Nadu Politics

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The Commune
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Speaking at an event named, “Sharp Insights on India 2024”, political strategist Prashant Kishor shared his thoughts and observations on various aspects of politics, especially with the upcoming parliamentary elections as the central theme. 

Money Power & Tamil Nadu Politics

 Describing the intricacies of different states and how caste and money can play a role, Prashant Kishor spoke of how money played a major role in TN politics. He said, “If I am talking, interviewing the candidate in Tamil Nadu or Andhra, they will say, sir, I can spend 20 crores. And I say, but I have not asked you. No, no, sir, I am just telling you that I have the financial resources, don’t you worry.”

A member of the audience asked about the TN BJP, “Has BJP got its playbook right for Tamil Nadu, and should they get impatient with the next election results”. Prashant Kishor replied, “I don’t know what BJP’s playbook is in Tamil Nadu. But all I can say is that the BJP will be a political force here, much bigger and stronger than what most people would like to believe. That doesn’t mean that they are winning the election tomorrow or in two years’ time. But they, as a political entity, they will gain traction and ground, probably more reflected in the increasing vote share as well. That is something what I see over the next three to five years, 10 years maybe. That is not because of the BJP. By Tamil Nadu, I must give you this data. Tamil Nadu is one of the unique states where in the last 20 years more than 30% of voters are not voting for either the ruling party or the principal opposition. So that means one-third of Tamil people are not convinced with either DMK or the AIADMK, so theoretically it gives you the space, anyone who wants to try new of course if BJP comes, they will take even one-third of that will give them 10-12% vote and you would have seen some startup political startups in Tamil Nadu getting 4% 5% 8% vote but they haven’t been able to build from their own so there is 30% of voters in Tamil Nadu who are not necessarily convinced with exist that have not been convinced over the last 20 years about DMK and AIADMK put together.”

On DMK & AIADMK

A question raised by political commentator and actor Kasturi, “In your judgment and your experience in the last assembly elections and your judgment going forward in Tamil Nadu, do you think it is going to to be a personality-based contest or an ideological contest or an issue based contest or just a financial equation just a financial transaction?” 

Prashant Kishor replied, “Maybe mix of all but less on ideological thing unless BJP becomes a major force is simply because both contestants DMK and AIADMK are claiming the same ideological legacy. So, of course, there is no meaningful difference in the ideology of the DMK and AIDMK. So, then it becomes the other things. If you give four, I am just ranking it. It would be the personality, this is the society that loves the heroes. You guys love it. This is exclusive, unique to Tamil Nadu. The hero worship is like, I have always been intrigued that how in a society like Tamil Nadu people will come and they will not do pranam, they like… Sashtang namaskar. Sashtang namaskar, publicly in mass. So, I don’t think anybody can get that done in UP or Bihar. It’s very difficult. So, that’s the trait of the society, I would say. So, personality makes a great deal of… So, that’s one. Money increasingly would not play the role because both sides are going to fund it. Both sides know who to bribe and how much to bribe. So, that also gets neutralised. Ideology gets neutralised. So, increasingly it will become personality and the governance track record. Because as you get more educated, aware, probably people will seek more accountable governance than what they have been doing until now.”

BJP In Tamil Nadu

Talking of TN BJP he also said, “See, most of these parties, especially in the Tamil Nadu also, you experience yourself. In the two-party system, the problem is that sometimes they are trained or they have lived and they have got their successes just simply by being there for five years. They know after five years, they will anyway be voted back. My philosophy is that if I have to fight someone, I must take cognizance and appreciate the strength of my opponent, then only I could defeat them. But if I think, oh, BJP is not a force, what happened with TMC in the 2019 Lok Sabha, they remained literally in denial. Oh, there is no BJP. Like in Tamil Nadu, we are saying there is no BJP. If you remain in denial forever, then your competitor will come and have a better of you sooner or later.”

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VCK Spokie Vikraman Booked For Alleged Sexual Harassment And Extortion Of Dalit Woman Lawyer

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The Commune
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Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) spokesperson R Vikraman has been booked by Chennai police following a complaint by a Dalit woman lawyer. The woman accuses Vikraman of harassment and financial abuse under the guise of a romantic relationship. An FIR has been filed against him, including charges of rape, cheating, defamation and violations of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The FIR was registered based on a court order, which came after the woman’s private petition requested the registration of a case. Vikraman, known for his Ambedkarite positions, faces serious allegations and legal repercussions.

The complainant, an anti-caste, Ambedkarite lawyer, and Dalit rights activist, initially raised her allegations in May. She claimed that Vikraman had subjected her to casteist, emotional, sexual, and financial abuse over an extended period within the context of a romantic relationship. In a letter dated 19 April 2023, she had written to VCK party president Thol Thirumavalavan, outlining the substantial financial and emotional damage she had endured due to Vikraman’s actions.

Kiruba also said that Vikraman made her spend money by making her feel like they were in a husband-wife relationship. “When I asked about why he spent ₹80,000/- on his credit card he degraded me by saying, ‘You yourself are freeloading by cheating the government and getting a scholarship by providing a fake caste certificate.’ He also alleged that I will use Dalit men in VCK to rape his sister and mother.”, Kiruba wrote in her letter.

Kiruba also stated that when she mentioned about his caste privileges of being born in the Chettiar caste and his casteist attacks on her, he allegedly taunted her back saying that she was using her Dalit card thereby insulting her life experience as a Dalit woman.

“He has slandered not only about me but also about Dalit key members of his party.”, she said.

“In the last three years, he has made me feel guilty and made me feel that it is wrong to talk about caste oppression or my self-respect as an individual. Because of his psychological oppression, he kept me thinking of committing suicide. I have been severely affected by this and have been forced to seek treatment from a mental health professional.”, Kiruba further alleged in her letter.

Following her letter, the VCK party established an internal inquiry committee, tasked with investigating the matter. However, the complainant later alleged that she had not received the inquiry committee’s report and was not provided with a copy despite multiple requests. On 16 July 2023, she took to social media to demand the committee’s report and called for action against Vikraman.

In response, Vikraman denied the abuse allegations on 17 July 2023, stating that their relationship had been strictly platonic.

Since the VCK party did not disclose any actions taken against Vikraman, the complainant filed a police complaint with the Chennai Commissioner of Police on 20 July 2023. Despite repeated requests, no action was taken, prompting her to file a private petition with the special court.

As a result of the court’s order, the FIR was filed against Vikraman, encompassing multiple charges, including criminal breach of trust, cheating, rape, defamation, criminal intimidation, and violations of the Information Technology Act. Relevant sections of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act were also included, along with a penalty for harassment under the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Woman Act.

Vikraman has been accused of sexual harassment many times in the past not just by women. He faced allegations of sexually harassing a man during what was purported to be an audition in 2021. The victim, who chose to remain anonymous, shared his traumatic experience on an Instagram meme page. He described how Vikraman lured him to a house for an audition related to a Jallikattu-themed movie, where he was made to remove his shirt and act in a macho manner. Vikraman allegedly pushed him to the bed and sexually harassed him. Afterward, Vikraman’s friends reprimanded him. The victim revealed that Vikraman had locked his shirt away and begged him not to disclose the incident, promising to help him enter the film industry. Feeling threatened due to Vikraman’s purported political connections, the victim decided to speak out, indicating that he has shared his experience with family and friends and still possesses Vikraman’s contact details.

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“Crooked Person, Filtered Sanghi, Keep Your Tails Curled Or It Will Be Chopped”: VCK MP Thirumavalavan Goes On A Rant Against TN Guv, Trivializes Petrol-Bomb Incident

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The Commune
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Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi’s residence Raj Bhavan located on Sardar Patel Road in Chennai was recently in the news after a history-sheeter Karukka Vinoth hurled petrol bombs at the residence. 

The police, several politicians from the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) along with the local media have been dismissing the attack as an act of vandalism and also trivialised it by saying it did not happen inside the residence but at the gate. 

Speaking at a DMK event, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi chief Thol Thirumavalavan went on a rampage to abuse and speak ill of Governor Ravi. 

He compared the past governors with him and said there was no other governor in Tamil Nadu who had so much difference with the ruling government. He also accused Governor Ravi of being stubborn and said, “A crooked person is now the governor of TN.”

He also said, “When the name of the governor for Tamil Nadu was announced, it was VCK that asked for his name to be retracted immediately. He is not the right person. When he was the Governor of Nagaland, there were many protests against him. He has worked only to divide the people. if he comes to TN, then he will create a crisis for the ruling government and divide the people, there will be tension in the society because of him, so he should not be appointed as the governor of Tamil Nadu – we gave our feedback within 24 hours of the announcement, I am obliged to remind this now and then. He maintained peace only for a few months but showed his real face soon after. What he speaks is not his own but the government’s. At the Assembly when he was given the speech to read out, he left out sentences and words. He couldn’t say Periyar’s name, Ambedkar’s name. He refused to talk about women’s empowerment, social justice.”

He also added that whoever came to power in Tamil Nadu ruled the state based on the principles of Ambedkar and EV Ramasamy (hailed as ‘Periyar’ by his followers). He said that even though left parties accept Marxist principles they follow ‘Periyar’ and Ambedkar’s teachings majorly. He said, “See the arrogance of the governor that he does not follow what a government that is ruling by following Ambedkar and Periyar’s ideologies says, he is a contradictory, crooked personality. He is a filtered Sanghi, he is not RN Ravi but RSS Ravi. I was the first to call him RSS Ravi.”

He complained about how several petitions were lying with the Governor and that he was not taking action on any of them especially the one about releasing Muslim prisoners from jail. That is why, he said, they had organised the protest against the Governor by the VCK and TMMK (Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam). 

He also warned, “Governor Ravi, your stubbornness may work in North Indian states, but if we are awake we will chase you so bad that you’ll be running helter-skelter with your hind legs hitting your back.”

He further added, “The people of Tamil Nadu will never give place to sectarian forces and will never allow them. To create drama, these people have hired someone to throw petrol bombs at the entrance (of Raj Bhavan) and create controversy. The police were very alert and confirmed that the petrol bombs were not hurled at the Raj Bhavan, a petrol bomb is nothing but a bottle with petrol that you light a fire to and throw it. They are pretending as if it is a big thing, it is actually nothing. No one hurled stones at the Raj Bhavan or threw petrol bombs. But they are creating tension that petrol bombs were thrown at the Governor’s residence itself. They are making it an issue at a national level. Law and order has deteriorated, and even the Governor is not safe! What nonsense is this? Stop all this, don’t wag your tails here in Tamil Nadu. Keep your tails curled (behave yourself) or it will be chopped. This is Tamil Nadu – a country where rationalists live, a country where democratic forces live, the land which stresses upon equality. Keep your lies and threats in North India, not in Tamil Nadu, the southern part of India.”

Petrol Bomb Attack Attempt On Thirumavalavan

Police thwarted an attack on VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan as he planned to hoist his party’s flag in Vadaseri village in 2015. A group from a dominant caste in Vadaseri had intended to oppose the hoisting of the VCK flag in their area. Twelve individuals with petrol bombs were apprehended, and two police special sub-inspectors were injured during the confrontation. The police’s increased security measures and vigilant patrolling led to the prevention of the attack, with arrests and confiscation of Molotov cocktails and petrol supplies. Critics argue whether he would have dismissed the petrol bomb attacks like he trivialised the attack on Guv residence.

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Thirumavalavan has been making such inflammatory speeches against the Governor and Sanathana Dharma every now and then. He, however, continues to be an ally of a party under whose regime caste atrocities like the Vengaivayal incident occurred. 

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Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar: The Nationalist Who Still Sends Shivers Down The Spine Of Dravidian Demagogues

By
Meena
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The day was 23 June 1933. Kamarajar who was to contest the Virudhunagar municipal elections was kidnapped by members of the Justice Party. One of the most powerful leaders who was at that time in Sayalkudi rushed to Virudhunagar as soon as he came to know of the incident. He called the members of the Congress party and arranged for a public meeting. Speaking on the stage, the leader said “I know that some members of the Justice Party have kidnapped one of our party’s true volunteer from contesting elections. Kamaraj should come here before the meeting gets over and I leave the stage. Otherwise, those who kidnapped him will face the consequences.”

Immediately Kamarajar was dropped near the stage by those who kidnapped him. Kamarajar later came to the stage and thanked the leader.

This leader who roared and sent the members of the Justice Party with their tails between the legs is none other than Pasumpon U. Muthuramalinga Thevar.

Early Life

Born to Ukkirapandi Thevar and Indiraniammal Thevar, a young Muthuramalinga Thevar grew up under the custody of his maternal grandmother Parvathiammal as Indiraniammal died when Muthuramalingam was just 6 months old. Parvathiammal raised Muthuramalinga Thevar imparting cultural and ethical values through ancient epics like Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhagavadham.

He was aided by his father’s family friend Kuzhanthaisami Pillai in his education. Right from his young age, Muthuramalinga Thevar was passionate about Tamil and its rich literature. However, his formal education came to an abrupt end when a plague broke out in Ramnad region. Though his schooling came to an end, it did not stop Thevar from learning. He read all kinds of books relating to politics, history, public affairs, religion, philosophy, Vanasastra, Ayurveda, Siddha medicine and Astrology. He even learnt Silambam (martial arts), horse riding and rifle shooting.

Thevar is also known for his eloquence in both Tamil and English and became a great public speaker.

Contribution To Indian National Movement

Thevar became a full time member of the Congress party and attended the 1927 Congress session at Madras as a volunteer when he was just 19. He became a close aide of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose. When Netaji and Thevar went to the former’s house Netaji introduced Thevar to his mother as “I have brought my younger sibling to our home”.

When Gandhi had supported Pattabhi Sitaramayya to be elected as Congress President, Thevar supported Netaji who was re-elected as President during the 1939 session held at Tripuri.

Thevar played a vital role in mobilizing man-power for the Indian National Army (INA). Lakhs of men and women joined the Bose-led INA from southern districts of Madurai, Ramnad, Rameshwaram just because Thevar asked to. He even started a Tamil Weekly “Nethaji” and motivated the youth to join the INA. The impact is felt even today as one can hardly spot a family in these regions which is not connected with the INA. Even today youngsters from this region join Indian Army, thanks to Netaji and Thevar. Havaldar Palani who laid down his life during the recent Galwan Valley clash with Chinese PLA was also from Ramanathapuram.

Real Voice Of The Oppressed

The Madras Presidency government brought in the Criminal Tribes Act in 1920 that branded entire communities as criminals. This oppressive Act had the backing of Justice Party (the parent organization of today’s DMK) which had pledged itself to the British. Thevar led protests against the draconian acts and mobilized people against the Act.  When the Maravars of 19 villages in Appanad were forced to register, under the CTA in 1929, Thevar led a massive campaign in the villages, urging them to defy it.

Thevar made continuous appeals and led protests for the abolition of the Criminal Tribes Act. At that time, the Justice Party which was in power in Madras Presidency, refused to repeal the Act which drew the battle line between Thevar and the Dravidian demagogues.

He believed in the Congress party and actively campaigned for it as in the hope that it will emancipate the poor and repeal the Criminal Tribes Act. But, Rajaji after becoming Chief Minister did not live up to the promise. Instead, he took positions favouring the Criminal Tribes Act. The Congress arrested Thevar several times for his labour strikes and anti-Criminal Tribes Act campaign.

It is because of this that Thevar joined the Forward Bloc flouted by Netaji.

The Criminal Tribes Act was used to exploit workers and labourers working in factories and mills. Thevar formed the Pasumalai Mahalakshmi Mills Workers Union, Madura Knitting Company Labour Union and Meenakshi Mills Textile Workers Union securing their right to work with dignity.

Thevar was also at the forefront during the temple entry movement for Dalits in Tamil Nadu. When Vaidyanatha Iyer was making arrangements for leading a group of people from the Dalit community into the Madurai Meenakshi Amman temple, he was faced with opposition from orthodox sects and even had threats issued to his life. At that time, Rajaji asked Vaidyanatha Iyer to meet Thevar and request his interference for the smooth entry of Dalits into temples. Apprised of the matter, Thevar issued ‘bit notices’ across the city saying “I would be there at the entrance of the Meenakshi Amman Temple. Those who dare to prevent the Dalits entering the temple shall come and meet me. I will answer them”. This made the miscreants who had planned to attack Vaidyanatha Iyer and others to run helter skelter.

A Firebrand Nationalist

Thevar considered ‘Nationalism’ and ‘Spirituality’ as his two eyes. “Politics without divinity is a body without soul” Thevar preached to his followers. Thevar led Netaji’s Forward Bloc in Tamil Nadu and became one of the prominent nationalist voices from Tamil Nadu. With his popularity he contested in a constituency where Thevars formed only about 18,000 voters but won with a margin of 1 lakh votes. In the Parliament, he staunchly opposed the special status given to Kashmir through Article 370.

He vehemently opposed the North-South divide peddled by the Justice Party and its offsprings that exist today as DK, DMK and other Periyarist organizations.

A Sage

Thevar was a celibate and lived the life of a sage. Being born in a wealthy family, Thevar donated his wealth to the Dalit community.  Because of his deeds, he is revered as a God by the people of the region. However, with the glorification E.V.Ramaswamy Naicker by the Dravidian parties Thevar was reduced to a caste leader.

Every year on his birth and death anniversary ‘Guru Poojai’ is observed with leaders cutting across ideologies and party lines pay respects to Muthuramalinga Thevar. However, this occasion to celebrate the nationalist leader has been made into a photo-op by the Dravidian parties especially the DMK, who use this opportunity to appease the Thevar votebank.

(Meena Vishwanath is a Program Manager at SMaRT)

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Kerala Blasts: Serial Explosions Rock Christian Meeting After Hamas Founder Khaled Mashal Addresses Pro-Palestine Meet At Malappuram

By
The Commune
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In a shocking turn of events, a series of coordinated explosions sent shockwaves through Kerala, specifically targeting a Jehovah’s Witness meeting in Kalamassery. The incident occurred just hours after former Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal made a virtual appearance at a pro-Palestine rally in Malappuram.

It is noteworthy to mention that Kochi is home to a small Jewish population called Cochin Jews and has around 4 Synagogues.

The tragedy unfolded as at least one person lost their life, and 23 others suffered injuries at the Jehovah’s Witness convention center in Kalamassery, Kochi. The explosions, at least three in total, occurred within minutes after the prayer meeting commenced. This incident has deeply shaken the local community.

The Jehovah’s Witnesses convention was underway at the center, located approximately 10 kilometers northeast of Kochi. Eyewitnesses reported that the first blast took place during a prayer session, sending panic and confusion through the attendees.

An elderly woman who was inside the convention center described the harrowing scene, saying, “Subsequently, we heard two more blasts,” which only intensified the fear and chaos that had gripped the gathering.

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The Kerala Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, expressed his deep regret, terming the blasts “unfortunate.” He emphasized that the situation is being treated with the utmost seriousness, and senior police officials from across the state are en route to the blast site to investigate the incident thoroughly.

On the other hand, the Communist CM himself along with senior CPI-M leaders including Sitaram Yechury participated in a pro-Palestine rally titled “Stop this Genocidal Aggression on Gaza”

Kerala’s Health Minister, Veena George, has meanwhile directed all healthcare workers to report for duty in the wake of the blasts to provide medical assistance to the victims and the injured.

As of now, the cause of the blasts remains unknown, and a comprehensive investigation has been launched, led by the National Investigation Agency. Their forensic team has already arrived at the scene to gather crucial evidence. The incident has sent shockwaves across the region, raising concerns and questions about the safety and security of public gatherings.

In the coming days, the focus will be on uncovering the motives behind these coordinated explosions and ensuring that those responsible are brought to justice. This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for constant vigilance and security measures to protect public gatherings and maintain the safety of all citizens.

The blast comes just hours after reports emerged of Hamas founding member Khaled Mashal addressing a pro-Palestine meeting in Malappuram. Khaled Mashal presented a video message of approximately 7 minutes in duration. In his sermon, Khalid reportedly asked the people present at the rally to extend unconditional support to Hamas and allegedly made anti-Hindu comments. The nature of the video address, whether it was live or pre-recorded, has not been confirmed.

Prior to this, following Israel’s counter-offensive in response to Hamas’ terror attack, Khaled Mashal, asked Muslims across the world to gather on Friday (13 October 2023) in what he called “the Friday of Al-Aqsa flood” to wage jihad on the ground rather than just in theory. Mashal in his speech had said that the time has come for jihad to be applied on the ground rather than just in theory.

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