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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.

https://twitter.com/MajorPoonia/status/1718520680294277527

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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Maulana In Gujarat’s Junagadh Arrested For Sexually Abusing And Sodomizing Minor Students

By
The Commune
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A Maulana in Gujarat’s Junagadh district who was appointed to teach Urdu has been arrested for committing unnatural sexual acts with at least ten underage students.

According to a report by Hindu Post, the teacher who is aged 25 took advantage of his position and sexually abused children at the residential school/madrasa where he taught.

Following a complaint by a 17-year-old boy, the Mangrol police filed a First Information Report (FIR) on Sunday against both suspects, charging them under sections 377 (unnatural intercourse), 323 (assault), 506-2 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code, and relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act.

Additionally, the 55-year-old trustee of the madrasa has also been apprehended for ignoring the students’ complaints about the teacher’s behavior, as confirmed by a statement from Junagadh Police on Monday, 23 October 2023. The teacher who had managed to escape was found hiding in Surat and taken into custody, while the madrasa trustee, was detained in Junagadh.

The incident came to light when a student from the residential school, located on the Mangrol-Veraval bypass, used a teacher’s mobile phone to contact his mother and report the inappropriate actions of the Maulana with the students. Subsequently, the woman contacted the police and filed a complaint, alleging that the madrasa teacher had sexually assaulted students living and studying in the school.

On October 21, the police visited the madrasa premises and, with the help of some Muslim leaders, gained the trust of the students. Ten boys studying at the madrasa revealed that they had been subjected to these acts by the Maulana, who had also threatened to harm them if they reported the incidents to their parents.

Furthermore, the students stated that when they approached the madrasa’s trustee to file a complaint, he took no action in response. As the trustee realized that a case would be filed against the teacher, he assisted the teacher in fleeing the area.

Junagadh’s Superintendent of Police, Harshad Mehta, visited the madrasa as part of the investigation and assured the parents of the students that the police would conduct a fair and impartial inquiry into the matter.

The pattern of reporting sexual abuse of children in Madrasas by Muslim teachers is now regularly seeing the light of day. Previously attempts were made to hide such instances of abuse to keep the good name of Madrasas. However, there are monthly reports of 10-15 such distressing cases emerging from various Madarsas across the country, involving clerics engaging in the sexual exploitation of underage children.

But the fact is, the number of officially reported cases to the police could be much lower as many many individuals, families, and members of Muslim society refrain or restrain from filing complaints due to fear and the associated social stigma attached to such incidents.

(With inputs from Hindu Post)

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DMK Ally VCK Cadre Sharmila Caught Peddling Lies; Pastes DMK Sticker On AIADMK’s Achievements

By
The Commune
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VCK cadre Dr. Sharmila (wife of VCK MLA S.S. Balaji) in a recent debate show made misleading claims while advocating for the DMK alliance. Dr. Sharmila’s statements during the debate not only misrepresented historical facts but also drew sharp criticism for perpetuating a false narrative. Interestingly the host of the debate Puthiya Thalaimurai, introduced Sharmila as a “political commentator” and instead of identifying her as a VCK woman.

One of the glaring inaccuracies in Dr. Sharmila’s assertions was her claim that late DMK patriarch M. Karunanidhi was responsible for establishing India’s first women police station in 1973.

However, the historical record tells a different story. It was under the leadership of AIADMK supremo J. Jayalalithaa, that the first women police station was set up in Tamil Nadu, not in 1973, but during her tenure in 1992. This landmark move aimed to address gender bias in investigations and provide a swift and empathetic response to crimes against women.

Furthermore, Dr. Sharmila incorrectly attributed the establishment of a special commando force consisting entirely of female police officers to the DMK’s tenure. The reality is that this historic initiative was also initiated by Jayalalithaa during her time in power. In 2003, India’s first company of female police commandos was formed in Tamil Nadu. These dedicated officers underwent rigorous training, which included handling weapons, bomb detection and disposal, driving, horse riding, and various adventure sports.

Another critical point of contention in the debate was Dr. Sharmila’s assertion that the DMK alliance, under Karunanidhi, ensured 50% representation of women in local body elections in Tamil Nadu. However, the factual record contradicts this claim. It was Jayalalitha’s AIADMK that introduced bills to increase the representation of women in local body elections from 33% to 50%. The Tamil Nadu Municipal Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2016, and the Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Amendment) Bill, 2016, were introduced and adopted with unanimous support in the legislature. These bills marked a significant step towards greater gender representation in local government.

Many on social media lashed out the DMK ally for pasting sticker over the AIADMK’s achievements.

BJP Tamil Nadu State Secretary Dr. SG Suryah called the VCK lady a “rogue woman” and a “perennial bluffer of the first order”

The AIADMK too lashed out at the wife of VCK MLA

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DMK Govt Gives Nod To Prosecute BJP TN Head Annamalai And YouTuber Rajavel Nagarajan For Alleged ‘Hate Speech’ On Christian Missionaries

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The Commune
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In accordance with a recent directive from the Supreme Court regarding hate speeches, the Tamil Nadu government, led by the DMK, has granted authorization to prosecute K Annamalai, the state president of the BJP, and YouTuber Rajavel Nagarajan of Pesu Tamizha Pesu channel. This action is based on a complaint filed by self-styled “eco-warrior” and DMK propagandist Piyush Manush.

The DMK government has taken into account the opinion of the state public prosecutor, who has classified Annamalai’s speech as falling within the definition of ‘Hate Speech.’ It has now given permission to prosecute both Annamalai and Rajavel Nagarajan for allegedly causing fear, stirring hatred, or potentially inciting enmity between two religious communities.

Ahead of the Deepavali festival in 2022, Annamalai had mentioned about how Christian missionaries are targetting Hindu culture and festivals like Deepavali by lobbying against crackers.

 

Piyush Manush submitted a complaint to the Salem City Police Commissioner against Annamalai alleging “hate speech” against Christian missionaries. In his complaint, he alleged that during an interview on a YouTube channel, Annamalai made unfounded allegations and engaged in hate speech, suggesting that Christian missionaries receive foreign funds with the intent of undermining Hindu culture.

He called for appropriate action to be taken against Annamalai under Sections 153, 505 (3), 120 A of the Indian Penal Code, and 156(3), 200 of the Criminal Procedure Code but the police did not initiate an investigation into the case.

Subsequently, Manush filed a case in the Salem 4th Judicial Arbitration Court. The court, upon reviewing his plea, determined that permission should be sought from the Tamil Nadu government. Following this decision, Manush submitted a complaint to the Salem District Collector seeking authorization. The Collector of Salem forwarded the request to the state government. Public prosecutors, after reviewing this petition, have found grounds to initiate a case in line with the Supreme Court’s directives on hate speeches.

With the granted permission, the case in question is scheduled for a hearing in the Salem court on 4 November 2023.

Piyush Manush in an interview Senthilvel, a Dravidian Stockist YouTuber close to DMK regime claimed that it was an NGO having BJP members who had moved a petition in the Supreme Court for cracker ban.

However, the truth is that the (Indian Social Responsibility Network) which has many BJP functionaries had withdrawn its name from the petition. The original application moved by ISRN was limited to NCR only and that for a limited time during the COVID-19 pandemic amidst the repeated warnings of the rising number of cases. The initial request filed by ISRN pertained exclusively to the NCR (National Capital Region) and was time-limited, coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic, amidst rising cases. Moreover, the plea was not moved by ISRN but by one of the functionaries in his personal capacity.

In an interview to OpIndia, Vinay Sahasrabuddhe who is the Vice Chairperson of ISRN stated that neither he nor BJP is associated with the NGO group anymore.

The National Green Tribunal had ordered a ban on crackers in 2020 based on a petition by one Chirag Jain and Shobit Shukla.

But even before that the main organization which has been lobbying against crackers is one Awaaz Foundation founded by one Sumaira Abdulali.

Aawaz emerged as the leading advocate against fireworks, collaborating with different state pollution control boards to establish an agency dedicated to testing the sound levels of fireworks. They also took the lead in advocating for a ban on fireworks.

It is this anti cracker lobby which used Delhi’s pollution to effect a ban on fireworks across India.

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BJP Submits Memorandum To TN Guv Over DMK Govt Harassing And Foisting Frivolous Cases On BJP Cadres And Supporters

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The Commune
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A delegation of the Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) met Governor RN Ravi at the Raj Bhavan and submitted a memorandum about the targeted harassment of the party’s cadres and supporters by the DMK government through its law enforcement agencies.

The delegation included former Karnataka Chief Minister and current Lok Sabha MP Sadananda Gowda, BJP Andhra Pradesh President D. Purandeswari, BJP MPs Dr. Satyapal Singh and PC Mohan, BJP National Co-Incharge for Tamil Nadu Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy, BJP Tamil Nadu Vice President Dolphin Sritharan and BJP Tamil Nadu State Secretary Dr. SG Suryah.

The Tamil Nadu Police under the current dispensation has faced criticism for arresting and harassing people who post against the ruling DMK or its allies.

Very recently, BJP Tamil Nadu’s Sports and Skill Development Cell President Amar Prasad Reddy was arrested for allegedly damaging the JCB machine brought to bring down the BJP flagpole installed outside State President K. Annamalai’s house.

The Tamil Nadu Police went all the way to Noida-based media house looking for renowned journalist Abhijit Majumder who had written a column against Udhayanidhi Stalin’s “eradicate Sanatana Dharma” remarks. The police had turned up at his place without issuing any summons.

Here are some other recent instances where the Tamil Nadu police have been actively pursuing individuals critical of the ruling DMK:

  • The Commune and its directors faced legal action for reporting on the confrontation between Podu Deekshitars of the Chidambaram Nataraja Temple and HR&CE officials.
  • Tamil Nadu BJP State Secretary SG Suryah was taken into custody under non-bailable sections for his comments regarding Madurai CPI-M MP Su Venkatesan concerning a sanitation worker’s tragic death during drain cleaning in Pennadam town, Cuddalore district.
  • An AIADMK IT wing member was apprehended under non-bailable sections for sharing a video meme that humorously referenced MK Stalin’s video statement on Senthilbalaji’s arrest. The meme did not contain derogatory content.
  • Saravanaprasad Balasubramanian, a pro-BJP Twitter user was arrested for sharing an old article and allegedly misattributing DMK to an illegal liquor-producing gang in Tiruppur, following the recent hooch tragedy in Marakkanam.
  • Vice President of Tamil Nadu BJP’s Industrial Cell, Selva Kumar, was arrested for criticizing DMK Minister Senthilbalaji.
  • The admin of Voice of Savukku Shankar X handle was arrested for a video meme targeting CM MK Stalin and DMK Minister PTR Palanivel Thiagarajan regarding the “eligible household” clause in the monthly assistance scheme for women.
  • The DMK government traveled to Gujarat to arrest BJP cadre John Ravi, who had made satirical social media posts about CM MK Stalin and his late father, Karunanidhi.
  • A member of TTV Dhinakaran’s AMMK was arrested for posting a meme mocking the Tamil Nadu sports ministry led by Udhayanidhi Stalin.
  • Political commentator Kishore K Swamy was detained for posts critical of MK Stalin related to monsoon preparations. Previously, he had been subjected to the Goondas Act for criticizing DMK leaders Karunandhi, Stalin, and Annadurai.
  • DMK critic YouTuber-turned-BJP cadre Karthik Gopinath was arrested for raising funds for temples in Siruvachur, Perambalur district, which had been vandalized by miscreants.
  • BJP supporter and political analyst Krishna Kumar Murugan was arrested in connection with alleged ‘defamatory’ posters caricaturing MK Stalin.
  • YouTuber Maridhas was taken into custody for a video discussing Tablighi Jamaat and a tweet related to the late Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat.
  • Naam Tamilar functionary Ganesh Kumar alias Nila Kannan was apprehended for posting an image of the late DMK leader Karunanidhi being served food by three different women.
  • Critic of the DMK, Badri Seshadri, was arrested for his comments in an interview on a YouTube channel regarding the Manipur issue, during which he made remarks about the Chief Justice of India.

These are just a few of many arrests made in the recent past. The delay in the judicial process compounds the ordeal, as legal proceedings have yet to provide full respite in many of the above cases.

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“Uproot Hindutva”: Terror Outfit Hamas Founder Khaled Mashal Addresses Kerala Youth Wing Of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind

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The Commune
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In a shocking incident, the Solidarity Youth Movement (Kerala Youth Wing of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind), invited Hamas founding member Khaled Mashal to speak where anti-Hindu slogans were raised.

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.

Visuals from the event shows banners with slogans like “Uproot Bulldozer Hindutva & Apartheid Zionism”. 

Once his address was over, the audience can be seen gleefully applauding and cheering enthralled by Mashal’s speech. Incendiary slogans were raised calling for uprooting “zionism” through intifada were raised. 

Reacting to this Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party President K Surendran took to social media X to condemn the incident and termed it “alarming.”

He said, Hamas leader Khaled Mashel’s virtual address at the Solidarity event in Malappuram is alarming. Where’s @pinarayivijayan‘s Kerala Police? Under the guise of ‘Save Palestine,’ they’re glorifying Hamas, a terrorist organization, and its leaders as ‘warriors.’ This is unacceptable @HMOIndia.

It is noteworthy to mention that 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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#SorryDMK Trends As Pakistan Loses Once Again In Chepauk, DMK & D Stocks Had Earlier Simped For Pak During PakVsAfg Match

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The Commune
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Pakistan found themselves in an unfortunate chapter of their World Cup history when they were defeated by South Africa in a thrilling match held in Chennai on October 27.

An exhilarating cricket showdown unfolded between Pakistan and South Africa in Chennai. The game kept fans on the edge of their seats, with South Africa narrowly clinching victory by just one wicket.

Despite a rocky start and the early loss of their opening batsmen, Babar Azam managed to reach a half-century and stabilize the innings. Nevertheless, after his dismissal, Pakistan’s batting lineup crumbled, leading to their dismissal for a total of 270 runs in 46.4 overs. South African spinner Tabraiz Shamsi played a pivotal role in constraining Pakistan’s progress, claiming four crucial wickets.

In response, South Africa faced a demanding chase. Aiden Markram shone with a score of 91, but the team experienced a steady loss of wickets. Even though it appeared that the Proteas were on track for victory with Markram at the crease, a significant batting collapse occurred, reducing South Africa’s score from 204/4 to 260/9.

Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi demonstrated composure and successfully steered their team to victory.

Keshav Maharaj, who is of Indian origin, expressed his gratitude to Lord Hanuman for the historic win on social media.

https://twitter.com/imKeshavMaharaj/status/1718167005742969295

Several nationalists and pro-India people on social media took to share his picture clad in a veshti at the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala while others pointed out the Om symbol stuck to his bat.

Why Is #SorryDMK Treding?

It is noteworthy to mention that DMK scion Udhayanidhi Stalin (son of DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin) objected to Indians chanting Jai Shri Ram at Mohammad Rizwan when he was walking back to his pavilion after getting out during the India Vs Pakistan match in Ahmedabad.

Many DMK members including DMK Minister TRB Rajaa and other Dravidianists in social media took to simping for Pakistan when they came to Chennai for the Pakistan Vs Afghanistan match in Chepauk (Udhayanidhi Stalin’s constituency). They went out of their way to show their love for Pakistan. Some of them were also rooting for Pakistan to win the world cup.

Even during this match, Sun News (owned by DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran’s brother Kalanithi Maran) took to sharing bytes of a few members praising Pakistani team. The motive of that byte was apparent – to show Chennai as people who support ‘Pakistan’ team unlike the ‘communal’ crowd outside Tamil Nadu. Many noted that the video was blatant in its attempt to generate sympathy towards the Pakistani team.

In the below byte, the first person says “We feel cheated. We supported Pakistan fully.” and went on to claim that the entire stadium supported Pakistan and blamed the umpire call for Pakistan losing.

Following the back-to-back defeat of Pakistan in Chennai, many on social media took jibes at DMK which had simped for Pakistan.

https://twitter.com/Bagavathprathee/status/1717984659001545201

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CPI Office In Chennai Attacked Days After Raj Bhavan Petrol Bomb Attack, Concerns Raised About Deteriorating Law & Order In TN

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The Commune
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The Chennai Police apprehended four individuals in connection with an incident where they allegedly threw bottles of alcohol and stones at a building housing the Communist Party of India (CPI) office in the T Nagar area of the city.

According to officials quoted in the report by India Today, the four men were found consuming alcohol on Friday night near the building’s compound wall. In an intoxicated state, they reportedly hurled alcohol bottles and stones towards the rear of the building.

A CPI representative lodged a formal complaint with the police, asserting that one of the stones had been thrown at party members while they were conversing on the premises. Subsequently, another stone and a bottle of alcohol were purportedly launched onto the campus. The police were notified and, during their inquiry into the matter, another bottle was thrown at the building.

The CPI claimed that the incident appeared to be premeditated and called on the police to take action against those responsible.

Several hours later, the police announced the apprehension of the four individuals.

The incident also drew the attention of former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami, who took to his social media handle to address a message to the Communist Party of India. He strongly condemned the attack on their headquarters in Thiagaraya Nagar, Chennai, and emphasized the ongoing concerns about law and order in the region.

He said “In this vidiya (opposite of dawn used by the DMK to emphasize a new era) regime, from individuals to the Governor, political parties including the DMK’s main ally Communist Party of India have no security as demonstrated by the events that are happening on a daily basis. As I have mentioned many times before, law and order is a constant question mark in this regime.”

Palaniswami urged swift arrests and stringent measures against those involved in the attack on the office of their alliance party.

Raj Bhavan Attack

The attack on the CPI office comes just days after the attack on Raj Bhavan. Molotov cocktails (petrol bombs) were thrown at the residence of the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Raj Bhavan, in Chennai. The perpetrator behind this act of terror has been identified as ‘Karukka’ Vinoth who has a history of similar criminal activities and violence.

According to reports, Vinoth executed his plan by siphoning gasoline from motorcycles parked at the Saidapet Court premises. He then transferred the stolen fuel into two containers and ignited them. The incident occurred at approximately 2:45 p.m. on 25 October 2023, near the main entrance of Raj Bhavan, frequently used by Governor RN Ravi.

Vinoth was arrested by the police suo moto under vandalism charges. This led to accusations of foul play, with Raj Bhavan posting on their official handle, insinuating that the investigation was tainted from the start.

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BJP TN Silently Kickstarts Mobilization Efforts Ahead Of Lok Sabha Elections: Read Details Here

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The Commune
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With just a few months to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP in Tamil Nadu is gearing up to enhance the reach of the party across the state.

A significant initiative aimed at reinvigorating their organizational base has been launched to galvanize party supporters and voters. The initiative, named ‘Kooduvom Kootuvom’, was kickstarted which saw an impressive turnout, surpassing 25,000 locations across Tamil Nadu and involving over 25,000 individuals.

The primary objective of ‘Kooduvom Kootuvom’ is to re-engage those who had previously drifted away from active involvement in organizational efforts. More than 50,000 individuals, including 1,000 from each district, are being reconnected through this event. Their information was meticulously collected through online forms, capturing crucial details such as names, addresses, prior organizational roles, contact numbers, and email addresses.

Notably, the meetings held at these numerous locations garnered participation from a staggering number exceeding five lakh people. This included a diverse mix of office-bearers, workers, and the general public associated with Sangh Parivar organizations, encompassing the BJP-RSS.

Looking forward, the BJP functionary expressed intentions to broaden the engagement, targeting both reinvigorated members and fresh enthusiasts keen on contributing to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The next phase of the initiative will involve organizing training camps for those stepping up for election duties. Proficient participants will be entrusted with pivotal responsibilities, aiming to galvanize their efforts towards securing victory for the BJP in the impending Lok Sabha elections.

The party has also announced that it would install 100 flag poles every day for 100 days across Tamil Nadu. This initiative too is seen as an attempt to penetrate the party into the hinterlands.

(With inputs from Dinamalar)

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