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DU Prof, Wife Of The Wire’s Founder Editor Who Is A US Citizen Signs Letter Which Blames Israel For Hamas Terrorist Attack

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The Commune
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In a development that could land The Wire’s Founding Editor Siddharth Varadarajan in trouble, his wife Nandini Sundar who is a professor at Delhi University has signed a letter which blames Israel for the dastardly attack that was carried out by the Hamas terrorists on innocent civilians.

The letter which is now in circulation strongly implies that the raping of women and killing of children must be “contextualized” to give normalcy to the carnage that was perpetrated by Hamas terrorists.

Titled “Sociologists in Solidarity with Gaza and the Palestinian People”, the letter signed by wife of Siddharth Varadarajan says “Sociology as a discipline is rooted in a recognition of relationships of power and inequality. As sociologists and human beings, we unreservedly condemn the latest violence against the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank at the hands of the Israeli regime.”

The letter goes on to state that the government of Israel has imposed a complete siege on Gaza, which is one of the most densely populated areas on Earth with 2.1 million residents, including 1.7 million refugees. The letter accuses Israel of targeting the civilian population of Gaza, using dehumanizing language to describe them. It also blames Israel for dropping thousands of bombs on Gaza, hitting various targets, including hospitals and ambulances, using white phosphorus munitions banned by the United Nations, and cutting off essential supplies like water, food, and electricity.

It says, “Over the past seven days, the government of Israel has undertaken, in its own words, a “complete siege” of Gaza—the second most densely populated place on the planet, home to 2.1 million residents, of which 1.7 million are refugees. While claiming its actions are a justifiable response to recent Hamas violence against Israeli civilians, it has targeted the civilian Palestinian population of Gaza, while exhibiting little regard for the loss of human life. Using racist and dehumanizing language, Israel’s Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant, remarked, “We are fighting human animals and we act accordingly.”

It further went on to blame Israel for dropping bombs and cutting of water, food and electricity supply. The letter asserts that these actions amount to collective punishment.

“In just ten days, Israel has dropped over 6,000 bombs on Gaza, hit the Rafah crossing on the border to Egypt several times, targeted hospitals and ambulances, members of the press, universities, United Nations’ schools and relief offices, and used white phosphorus, a highly flammable munition that the United Nations has banned for use in dense civilian areas. Israeli forces have also cut off water, food, electricity, and medical supplies, which has pushed hospitals to a breaking point. This is an act of collective punishment, in contravention of international law, which threatens the lives of over two million people, half of whom are children, with unimaginable violence and displacement. As of writing, over 2,950 Palestinians have been murdered, including a staggering 1,030 children, and over 11,250 injured.”, the letter says.

It further goes on to say “Israel’s military campaign has also displaced nearly half of Gaza’s population. It has unconscionably demanded that 1.1 million residents relocate from Northern to Southern Gaza in 24 hours, while simultaneously bombing caravans of those attempting to evacuate, and continuing to bomb the Southern part of Gaza. Calls for “evacuation” parallel the military offenses of 1948 and 1967, when Palestinians were forced to leave their homes and never allowed to return. The majority of people in Gaza are long-term refugees, and now again face genocide and ethnic cleansing. At the same time, Israeli settlers across the West Bank, recently armed by the Israeli government with 10,000 assault rifles, have targeted Palestinian civilians, with over 50 already murdered and two villages depopulated in the last week.“

The letter condemns the international community for supporting what it calls genocide, particularly the financial aid from the United States and the European Union’s support for Israel.

“We are witnessing internationally supported genocide. This latest siege comes as a continuation and escalation of the daily violence Palestinians faced for decades from Israeli colonization; an apartheid regime whose occupation is in clear violation of international law, but persists with the support of powerful governments globally. In 2023 alone, the United States has sent $3.8 billion to prop up the Israeli military and consistently legitimized Israel’s human rights violations on a global stage. The European Union too has brazenly supported Israel’s aggression, while failing to reflect on the historical irony to “never again” commit genocide.“, it says. 

It also expresses concern about the “rise in anti-Palestinian and anti-Muslim sentiments” and violence globally saying “Furthermore, the dehumanizing language used by heads of state, military leaders, and journalists throughout the West, has begun to increase anti-Palestinian and anti-Muslim sentiment and violence. This has already led to horrible consequences, like the stabbing murder of Wadea Al-Fayoume, a six-year old Palestinian American child, a hate crime against a Sikh teen, and increased harassment of pro-Palestinian voices around the globe.“

“We join people around the world who are raising their voices in protest of this assault on human life. As educators, it is our duty to stand by the principles of critical inquiry and learning, to hold the university as a space for conversation that foregrounds historical truths, and that contextualizes this past week’s violence in the context of 75 years of settler colonial occupation and European empire. We are also deeply troubled by the lack of concern and care for Palestinian and Muslim students at many of our universities, as well as efforts to clamp down on student organizing and free speech. We cannot sit back and witness the continuation of this genocidal war. We demand that our governments push for an immediate ceasefire. This stance follows in the tradition of the civil rights movement, anti-war and anti-apartheid protests of decades past. Aligning ourselves with these freedom struggles, we call on all of our colleagues to stand in solidarity with Palestinians and against settler colonialism, imperialism, and genocide.”, the letter concludes.

Here is a list of sociologists from India/Indian-origin who have signed that letter:

1. Rajni Palriwala, Professor (retd.) University of Delhi

2. Papori Bora, Assistant Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University

3. Nandini Sundar, University of Delhi

4. Ambika Tandon, University of Cambridge

5. Maitrayee Chaudhuri . Retired Professor. Jawaharlal Nehru University.

6. Satish Deshpande, Professor (Retired), University of Delhi

7. Suranjan Sinha, independent researcher, formerly University of Delhi, Sociology faculty

8. Ruchi Chaturvedi Associate Professor, University of Cape Town

9. Rushikesh, PhD student in Sociology, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

10. Abhijit Dasgupta, Professor of Sociology (Retd)

11. Almas Saeed, Research scholar, University of Delhi

12. Madhusree Dutta, MS, Filmmaker

13. Raka Sen, PhD Candidate, University of Pennsylvania

14. Mohammad Sohrab, Professor, MMAJ Academy of International Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia

15. Sheeba Naaz, research scholar, Jamia Millia Islamia

16. Paran Amitava, Alumni of School of Social Work, Tata Institute of Social Sciences

17. Sheena Sood, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Delaware Valley University

18. Mustajab Khatir, Assistant Professor, MANUU

19. Asia jan, Post Graduate Student at Aligarh Muslim University

20. Srushti Upadhyay, PhD Candidate, University at Buffalo

21. Ansh Sharma, MA student, Ambedkar University Delhi

22. Asif Mushtaq, PhD Candidate, IIT Bombay

23. Jai, PhD scholar at IIT-Bombay

24. Suchisree Chatterjee, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

25. Iznallah, Student, IIT Bombay

26. Susmit, Grad Student, IIT Bombay

27. Priyanka Das, IIT Bombay

28. Dr Vinod Sartape, Assistant Professor of Sociology, MIT World Peace University, Pune

29. Gopal Kumar Choudhary Assistant professor LNMU Darbhanga Bihar India

30. Paroj Banerjee, DPU, UCL

Full signatory list of the letter here.

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Rashid Rapes Differently-Abled 80-Year-Old Lady In Kottayam

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The Commune
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A case of brutal and extreme act of cruelty has come forth in Kottayam, Kollam where a Muslim youth has been arrested for abducting and raping a differently-abled 80-year-old woman while she was asleep.

The Kerala police detained one Rashid from Oyyur village in the Kottarakara Taluk for the heinous crime, reports the Hindu Post.

A disabled woman, who relied on begging for her livelihood, was sleeping in front of a shop when Rashid committed a heinous act against her at night. He kidnapped and sexually assaulted her, showing no compassion despite her physical disabilities. After subjecting her to brutal torture, Rashid abandoned the partially unclothed victim on the road and fled the scene.

In a shocking incident that occurred at one o’clock on a Friday morning, this elderly woman, who had lost parts of her arms and legs, suffered injuries to her arms and head. Disturbingly, Rashid was relentless in his assault, both physically and sexually.

Following the incident, CCTV footage capturing the horrific abuse of the woman was made public. Subsequent investigation confirmed Rashid as the perpetrator. The footage showed him approaching the victim, attempting to undress her. When the woman woke up and resisted, Rashid repeatedly struck her in the head, causing her to fall to the ground. He then took her with him.

The next morning, the lady was discovered partially undressed and in a pool of blood at a desolate location near Sithara Junction, approximately one and a half kilometers away. She was first spotted by a temple Poojari and an auto driver who arrived at the nearby temple in the morning. They provided her with clothing and took her to the hospital. The victim’s son was alerted by a watchman, who then reported the incident to the police.

Despite a significant increase in crimes against women and children in recent times, the ruling Green Communists in Kerala continue to assert that the state leads in women’s safety. Criminals appear to have lost their fear, as law and order appear to be in disarray. There are concerns that Rashid may receive a lenient prison sentence and could potentially pose a threat once again on the streets in the near future.

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Petrol Bomb Hurled At Tamil Nadu Governor House, Same Person Had Earlier Petrol-Bombed TN BJP Office

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The Commune
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In a shocking incident that indicates the plight of law and order under the DMK government, two petrol bombs petrol bomb were hurled towards the main gate of the Raj Bhavan in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Notably, this individual had previously thrown petrol bombs outside Kamalalayam (BJP Tamil Nadu headquarter) a few months ago.

The perpetrator of the terror act has been identified as ‘Karukka’ Vinod. Reports have stated that Vinod is a history sheeter with a track record of violence.

Vinoth pilfered gasoline from the motorcycles parked within the Saidapet Court premises. Subsequently, he proceeded to Raj Bhavan, where he transferred the stolen gasoline into two containers, ignited them, and then hurled them at the primary entrance of Raj Bhavan.

According to officials, the incident occurred at approximately 2:45 pm on Wednesday, with Vinod endeavoring to throw the bomb in the vicinity of the main gate of Raj Bhavan, frequently used by Governor RN Ravi.

A team of forensic experts investigated the place by collecting the fragments of the bomb shattered over the place.

Tamil Nadu police department which comes under the ambit of Chief Minister MK Stalin has however scheduled for a “mental health evaluation” but noted that an imminent arrest is likely.

This event is occurring in the context of the Tamil Nadu governor returning a state government proposal for the appointment of former Director General of Police C Sylendra Babu as the chairman of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. Notably, this is the second time the governor has declined this recommendation. When the initial recommendation was submitted shortly after Mr. Babu’s retirement at the end of June, Mr. Ravi had raised questions about the selection criteria for Mr. Babu and other candidates for the position. He also sought clarification on whether the guidelines of the Supreme Court had been adhered to.

Earlier in February 2022, ‘Karukka’ Vinod had petrol-bombed the BJP Tamil Nadu headquarters located in T. Nagar, Chennai.

Back then Tamil mainstream media quoting police sources had reported the incident peddling that the said Vinod committed the act to protest against BJP’s position on NEET.

The BJP had demanded a probe by the National Investigative Agency (NIA) after several reports of attack against party’s cadres. The party also complained about the need for the police to clean the place before forensics team collected evidence.

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CPI-M MP Su Venkatesan Peddles Lies About Fin Min, Gets Schooled By BJP Leader SG Suryah On Write Offs

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The Commune
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In a post on social media platform X, Madurai MP and State Secretary of the CPIM, Su Venkatesan has peddled lies claiming an RTI query to the Reserve Bank of India disclosed that during the NDA regime loans worth ₹25 lakh crores were written off. He claimed that ₹34,192 crores were written off during Manmohan Singh’s tenure and ₹2.77 lakh crore per annum under the Modi regime.

Dr. SG Suryah, the State Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party, gave a befitting response to the tweet posted by Su Venkatesan where he busted all the lies and also schooled him on the basics of finance, starting with defining a write-off.

He wrote, “Dear Su Venkatesan, don’t rely on unverified RTI based reporting. Free Press Journal hasn’t shared the RTI which disclosed this amount. So, probably it’s #FakeNews! Also here are few basic tutorials, I’m sure you won’t understand any of it – so seek experts’ help to brief you on this.

Explaining about write-off, the BJP Tamil Nadu State Secretary said “A “write-off” refers to the process of legally removing bad loans from the books of accounts, effectively cleaning the balance sheet. Despite being written off, efforts to recover from these accounts continue.

He further explained why were loans being written off in the first place saying “During the Congress era, the banking sector faced a crisis due to various issues, including the phone banking scam, twin balance sheet problem, and mismanagement of the banking sector. This allowed several industrialists with ties to Congress to secure loans without proper due diligence, many of which were not repaid. Under the Modi government, it was discovered that numerous capitalists had not repaid their loans, leading to these loans becoming non-performing assets (NPAs). In response, the Modi government took action against these defaulters by seizing their assets. To maintain their balance sheets, banks wrote off these loans. Even Raghuram Rajan, who has ties to the Congress, acknowledged that “most of the NPA loans are from the Congress era.”

Suryah also elaborated on the action taken against the defaulters and its results. He said “Under the Modi government’s leadership, a stringent approach has been taken against defaulters, resulting in the recovery of over ₹10 lakh crores in the last nine years. Notably, Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have experienced an exponential surge in growth, as evidenced by their impressive profit of more than ₹1 lakh crore in FY 2023. PM Modi government’s dedicated efforts to revitalize the banking sector have yielded positive results, effectively rectifying the issues created during the Congress era.”

Suryah also lashed out at propagandists masquerading as journalists for misleading people by peddling lies and half-truths.

He said “Low IQ Propaganda Journalists need a refresher course in economics before publishing incorrect & misleading information. It can be seen that the cumulative sum of ₹24.95 lakh crore of the written-off loans has been arrived at by adding the figures for public sector banks (PSBs) & Scheduled Commericial Banks (SCBs), which is incorrect & thoroughly misleading.”

Suryah pointed out that as per RBI data, SCBs, during the last nine financial years, have written off an aggregate loan of ₹14.56 lakh crore, which includes loans of ₹10.42 lakh crore written off by public sector banks.

“Any data of PSBs are just a subset of SCBs data. The Low IQ journalist just did double counting. For instance, it’s like adding Tamil Nadu’s population to India’s population and arriving at a bigger figure. India’s population obviously includes Tamil Nadu’s population. TN is a subset of India. It seems to have been deliberately done to attract attention & create sensationalism. And appalling that our low IQ MPs like you Mr. Su Venkatesan blindly rely on them. What can one do when Pappu is at the helm of affairs. Perhaps one should read more on the classification of the banks in India??“, Dr. Suryah came down heavy on the Communist MP.

Su Venkatesan also received replies from well-meaning and educated X users who schooled him on the issue and called out his bluffs.

Some even questioned him whether he knew and understood the basic difference between a waive-off and a write-off.

 

Time and again members of the I.N.D.I.Alliance spew lies and peddle certain propaganda against the central government, most often without any knowledge of the subject and the issue they are accusing the government of supposedly hoodwinking the nation. Along with the political party members, journalists are also seen peddling a similar agenda. One among them was Karthigaichelvan from News18, who was with the Puthiyathalaimurai channel, repeatedly questioned Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on the write-off without knowing the meaning of the word.

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“Robert Caldwell Was A School Dropout”: TN Guv RN Ravi Rips Apart The Founder Of Dravidian Ideology

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The Commune
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Speaking at a private IAS training academy in Trichy commemorating the death anniversary of freedom fighters – the Marudhu brothers, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi paid a heartfelt tribute to the freedom fighters. He commended the Marudhu Brothers for their pivotal role in kindling the flame of India’s independence and highlighted their significant contribution to the Jambudweep declaration.

Governor Ravi also raised questions about the government’s approach, suggesting that even legendary figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Sardar Patel, and Shaheed Bhagat Singh might have been reduced to caste icons/leaders if they had been born in the state.

British Design To Divide People

Speaking on the British design to divide the people, he spoke about Robert Caldwell and the Aryan-Dravidian theory.

He said, “An attempt has been made and a concerted attempt has been made in this in this state to erase the history of this place, to write a parallel history of this place. They have created a false narrative of racial divide, Dravidian-Aryan race but by the way, who was the father of this Theory who gave this Dravidian theory, that Dravidian is a separate race, who gave it, it was Robert Cardwell. Robert Caldwell was the one who wrote the grammar of the Dravidian language and he tried to create a theory and a hypothesis that Dravidians are a separate race. By the way, do you know who was Robert Caldwell? I think many of you might not be aware I have done the study I have gone to London I have studied there about the background of all these people. In 1813 British Parliament made a law British Parliament made a law that is called the India Charter Act 1813. Under that charter which was about what the British would do in India, one of the mandates of the British government was to evangelise India, to kill the culture and spirituality of India, section 13 of India Charter Act 1813, those of you who are students, go and look into the Act. Evangelisation of India was an Act of the British Parliament. And after that, they started looking for volunteers who’d come with the missionaries in this country. Educated people with job prospects did not like to come. They had better opportunities there. And even if they came to India, they came as an employee of the company and later the British government where they were better paid. So what they started doing? They started picking up school dropouts – Robert Caldwell was a school dropout, he was not even 17 years of age, he could not clear his school examination, never went to a college or university. He came here and he over time somehow became an expert in languages. He wrote the grammar of the Dravidian language and he said that it is a different language and a different race. It was the British design to divide this country, it was the British design to fragment it into as many pieces as possible and more so when the national freedom movement started, they became far more active. It was at that point in time, that they started picking up collaborators, those who could help them, those who could work with them and help defeat the National Freedom Movement and see that the British continued here.”

Robert Caldwell & Dravidian Ideology

The Aryan-Dravidian Racist Theory, originally advocated by Christian Padres and the British Government, served as a convenient platform for prominent figures within the Dravidian Movement to advocate for the creation of a separate Tamil Nation. Leaders such as EVR, Annadurai, and Karunanidhi, all proponents of Dravidian racial ideologies, held Robert Caldwell in high regard, even considering him akin to a God. They extensively employed his unfounded Dravidian theories to support their campaign for a separate Tamil Nation.

Collaborators In India

He also added that the “idols” worshipped today had gone to London asking the British not to grant India freedom. He said, “On record, some of these people, those who are worshipped today here, had gone to London and presented a memorandum not to give freedom to India. These are forgotten chapters of history. But be sure these are not lost all these documents are there, these are available. And so all through the National Freedom Movement they started counter Freedom Movement and counter Freedom Movement was built around this Aryan-Dravidian divide and domination of the Aryan, domination of the north and so they started destroying the institutions that had defined this place. I have always maintained Tamil Nadu is a punyabhumi this is a land of great spiritual leaders, siddhars, and rishis.”

No Proper Recognition For Freedom Fighters In TN

In a poignant statement, Governor Ravi lamented that he received a list of just 40 Tamil Nadu freedom fighters, which shockingly omitted the mention of the Marudhu brothers. He questioned how a state with such a profoundly rich historical legacy could have recognized so few freedom fighters, especially when compared to smaller states like Nagaland, which boasts over a thousand such heroes. 

Governor Ravi also expressed his remorse regarding the prohibitory order imposed in 2012. This order limited public gatherings in the Sivaganga district, where the Marudhu brothers had played a pivotal role in the revolt against the British. Consequently, the act of honouring their sacrifices has been relegated to a private affair. 

Jambudweep Declaration

Governor Ravi also added that when he visited Delhi and other places, he tried to educate people that the first major battle for India’s freedom wasn’t in 1857, but in 1801. Governor Ravi acknowledged that the Marudhu brothers, pioneers in India’s fight for freedom, were among the earliest to spark the national movement for independence. They sacrificed their lives and established a visionary framework known as “Jambudweep Prakatanam”(declaration) for the entire nation and this declaration was enshrined in the Srirangam temple in Tiruchirappalli.

He said he was astonished at how the Marudhu Brothers created a plan to free all of India, formed alliances with other rulers, and became a strong force against the British and more importantly the Jambudweep Declaration. He said, it was sad that there weren’t many academic studies about these heroes, but there were over 5000 PhDs about certain Dravidian ideologies. He also added that when he looked at these PhD theses, he found that they seemed more like propaganda than genuine research. It was like a way to get a job as a professor – do a Ph.D., tell the story they wanted to hear and get hired. He regretted that he couldn’t find a single Ph.D. thesis about the Marudhu brothers, although some people had done their own research. He said he wished more people studied and researched the lives and times of these great individuals. Their lives reflected the terrible things the British did to our society. He also added that he was happy because some people still remember the Marudhu Brothers. 

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Congress Mouthpiece National Herald Calls Vegetarianism As Food Terrorism, Vilifies Gujaratis

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The Commune
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On the 24th of October, Sujata Anandan, the editor of the National Herald, a publication associated with the Congress party and facing serious fraud allegations, published an article that promoted prejudice against the Gujarati and Jain communities residing in Mumbai. In her piece, she referred to the dietary choices of Jains and Gujaratis in Mumbai as “food terrorism.”

In her article titled ‘Dietary apartheid: Mumbai gets a taste of food terrorism,’ Sujata Anandan contended, “Fish and rice are the staple of Maharashtrians, and they don’t see why they should alter their diet to accommodate newer residents, such as Gujaratis who have an aversion to even the scent of fish.”

She further vilified the Gujarati community in her article, recounting various incidents that she labeled as “food terrorism,” accusing Gujaratis and Jains in Mumbai of targeting Marathis based on their food habits. She went on to describe an incident in a Mumbai suburb where Gujaratis allegedly resorted to aggressive actions, including dumping garbage, dog feces, and cow dung at the doors of Marathi residents, leading to the ostracization of the Marathi family and their forced eviction from the building, with the majority of society supporting the Gujaratis.

She also mentioned, “This kind of food terrorism began in the late 1980s when former Prime Minister Morarji Desai forced the closure of a non-vegetarian restaurant in his building, claiming that the odors disturbed his tranquillity.”

Under the guise of advocating for the rights of Marathis in Mumbai, Sujata Anandan appeared to be pushing an agenda aimed at dividing Hindus along lines of caste and regional identities and now for a while, the left-liberal is also using food as a method of dividing and rule. The most recent example is the incident that took place in IIT Bombay.

She cited social media posts by young Maharashtrians targeting Gujarati traders and priests, calling for their expulsion from Mumbai and Maharashtra. She also highlighted the original inhabitants of Mumbai, including Kolis (fishermen), Agris (builders of Mumbai during British rule), and Pathare Prabhus (contributors to the city’s culture).

It’s worth noting that Sujata Anandan had previously made controversial statements about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and faced legal action for her remarks. Now, by labeling the dietary choices of Jains, Gujaratis, and other upper-caste Hindus as “food terrorism” and claiming to represent the non-vegetarian sections of the Marathi community, she is contributing to social divisions among different communities residing in Mumbai. Sujata Anandan serves as the editor of the National Herald, a publication facing allegations of fraud associated with the Congress party.

(With inputs from OpIndia)

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Degrees Held Hostage: TNTEU’s Printer Debacle Leaves Over 3 Lakh TN Teachers’ Careers In Limbo

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The Commune
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A puzzling administrative lapse at the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University (TNTEU) has left over three lakh teachers, who successfully completed their B.Ed courses, waiting for their degree certificates for an astonishing three years. The reason for this delay? Surprisingly, the TNTEU has been without a functional printer to print out these certificates!

A TNIE report indicates that TNTEU failed to provide convocation certificates to students from 650 colleges belonging to the 2018-19, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021 batches due to its inability to print the certificates. Sources have revealed that TNTEU recently procured printers at a cost of ₹30 lakh, assuring that the certificates will be issued without further delay.

Speaking to TNIE, an assistant professor from a government B.Ed college expressed frustration over this prolonged delay, pointing out the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) instruction in 2022 to award degrees within 180 days of declaring results. TNTEU’s three-year lag in complying with this directive reflects, in their view, a lethargic attitude and inefficient administration.

The university has also been grappling with a vacant vice-chancellor post for the past two years, contributing to the delays and administrative shortcomings. Students and graduates have been greatly affected by this unfortunate situation, with job seekers facing particular difficulties.

The principal of a private B.Ed college shared that graduates have been making relentless inquiries to institutions, seeking their long-overdue degree certificates. The delay has also had tangible consequences for job seekers, as several private schools have reportedly reduced teacher salaries by 50% for those lacking their degree certificates.

C. Vidhya, a B.Ed graduate from 2019-2020, spoke to TNIE and recounted her struggles in job interviews, where her provisional certificate was insufficient to secure a teaching position. She noted that one school had rejected her application solely due to the absence of her B.Ed degree certificate. The situation is echoed by P. Roslin, who completed her B.Ed in 2020-2021, expressing the hardships graduates face when attending certificate verification processes for government job applications after successfully passing competitive exams.

In response to these concerns, TNTEU’s Vice-Chancellor Committee member, P. Natesan, stated that steps were initiated a few months ago to acquire printers. The process of printing degree certificates has now been finalized, and these certificates are expected to be delivered to 650 colleges, encompassing both government and aided institutions, by 31 October 2023.

(With inputs from TNIE)

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“Terrorist States In This World – 1st Is Israel, 2nd Is The One We’re Living In” Says Protestor At Demonstration By TN Muslim Parties In Support Of Palestine

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The Commune
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The conflict between Israel and Hamas, which escalated on 7 October 2023 when Hamas terrorists mercilessly attacked Israel, has taken a heavy toll. Reportedly, up to 8,000 lives have been lost on both sides. In a show of “solidarity”, a massive demonstration was held in Coimbatore, India, in support of Palestine, organised by Islamic organizations, Jamaats, and political parties. Thousands of participants gathered in front of Ukkadam Valliammai Bakery to voice their support for the Palestinians. 

It is interesting to note that a significant number of Muslim women actively took part in the demonstration, raising their voices and slogans to underscore their demands. Some of the slogans raised during the demonstration include, “Let the Zionist group fall”, “Inquilab Inquilab, Palestinian Inquilab”, “Lal Salaam, Assalaam, Intifada Inquilab”. These slogans are reminiscent of the slogans raised in JNU like the below:

During the demonstration, participants “stressed” the need for the Indian government to abstain from supporting Israel and instead rally behind the Palestinian population. They said that except for the BJP and RSS, all political parties were united in their support for the people of Palestine.

Protestors alleged that the police permitted the BJP state president, Annamalai, to march during peak hours but refused permission for Muslims to march in support of the Palestinian people. They called on the Tamil Nadu government to address this “disparity”.

Several organisations and political parties, including Coimbatore Sunnat Jamaat Policy Federation, Jamaatul Ulama Sabha, IUML, DMUK, STPI, Manidhaneya Makkal Katchi, Manidhaneya Jananayaka Katchi, Tawheed Jamaat, and Welfare Party of India, took part in the demonstration.

The demonstration was presided over by Federation Coordinator A. Sadiq Ali. Coordinator Inayatullah. Other notable people like STPI State Secretary Raja Hussain, Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam State Speaker Rex Rafi, and many others participated and spoke at the event.

One of the speakers said, “If there is a terrorist state in this world, the first country is Israel and the second is the one we are living in. I won’t call it India because India has always stood on the side of peace. There have been many Prime Ministers in India, starting from Nehru up to Manmohan Singh, there have been several PMs. None of them went on an official trip to Israel. But Modi went on an official visit to Israel. During his visit, Israel PM Netanyahu said, “We had to wait 70 years for an Indian PM to visit Israel”. Modi fulfilled the 70-year longing of Israel.”

The participants condemned the Indian government for supporting the Israeli government and urged the handover of occupied Palestinian territories to the appropriate people. 

It is noteworthy that terror attacks in Tamil Nadu have predominantly taken place in Coimbatore – the 1998 serial blasts and the blast near Kottai Easwaran Temple in 2022.

Denial Of Permission To RSS March In TN

While on the one hand, the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government permits such divisive demonstrations, they refused to permit RSS marches on 22 and 29 October 2023, from being held despite a clearance given by the courts. The court approved route marches in 11 districts, but in three districts, the request was denied. In these districts, the police department cited a lack of personnel available for security due to concurrent events.

It is a customary practice for the RSS volunteers to participate in a parade, donning their uniforms during the Vijayadashami festival, which aligns with the organisation’s founding in 1925. President of RSS Tamil Nadu (South), A Adalarsan expressed concern that the police have increasingly been denying permission for these marches. 

This was the same scenario in 2022 as well when the RSS took the matter to court. 

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Why Narendra Modi HAS To Return As PM In 2024 No Matter What

By
Alok Bhatt
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Given the kind of world we are witnessing & the associated geopolitical challenges, likely to pan out over the course of next 7 years; I am convinced that India’s need for Narendra Modi as its Prime Minister is more pronounced today than ever before.

In other words, his 9+ yrs of Prime Ministership has given him experience and insight, that will serve us best, when turbulence starts to hit the world.

Honestly, I shudder to think of having a govt other than that of Narendra Modi in these crucial times. Hypothetically asking, can u imagine having a PM like a compromised Rahul Gandhi or a powerless Manmohan Singh to help tide over the crisis and challenges, that current geopolitical turbulence is likely to throw during next 7 years.

I’m not unduly perturbed about the development or everything else as it is guaranteed with PM Modi at the helm of the Indian affairs.

Our need for him is more pronounced now for geopolitical reasons.

The Geopolitical Need: The American Example

An American news outlet Axios has published an article about how American insiders feel that the challenges they are witnessing are never felt since the end of World War 2.

It is undeniable truth that America ruled the world for long and has influenced modern world like no other nation. They created a world order of their own to maintain their supremacy.

However, American hegemony and its control of the old world order is experiencing extreme resistance from the rising powers and alliances. New blocks are forming at the rapid pace and old ones are becoming inconsequential. The bitter truth is that Ukraine war has busted the halo, they had created around NATO. Multilateral international bodies like UNO are already past their prime and current war in Gaza has again proven its uselessness.

Amidst all this, America is severely divided down the middle and doesn’t look prepared to deal with the ensuing challenges. And the reasons thereof can be found within US only. America, in the name of progressives, ended up creating a Frankenstein monster within America. This has dented the advantage it has been enjoying ever since it became a world power – American geographical separation from the war theatres.

Yes, it is a fact that the one reason why USA could rule the world, lies in the fact that it was geographically separated from all the theatres of war. This meant that while it could participate in the wars elsewhere, others had no ability to hit back. This theory is proven by the fact that two events that shook America were attacks on American soil – Pearl Harbour and 9/11 and America retaliated in exactly same fashion – taking the war into other theatres!

However, unfortunately for them, this advantage is now gone and they have, the Frankenstein monster, they helped create, to blame for that. It is no rocket science that the ideological wars can never be defeated with arms and ammunition and a deeply divided America cannot fight the monster, they created. The pace of adjustments and conflict has been so severe that no force in the world can stop changes in the global pecking order anymore. The process of painful readjustment and realignment, that started with Ukraine, is now likely to intensify after Israel conflict. And it will causes implosion of western hegemony and the old world order. All the events that will cause this implosion will manifest in next few years and the entire process is going to be painfully devastating for the humanity and nations. India cannot ask for anyone better than Narendra Modi during these challenging times. For that we need continuity as man of his leadership skills and qualities alone can steer India safely out of turbulence, that is set to hit the world and consequently India. That is the biggest reason we ought to support him today; else our future generations will never forgive us!

The Civilizational Need: The Israel Example

Videos released by the Israeli Defence Force shows the barbarity and the savagery that was unleashed by Hamas terrorists upon innocent Israeli civilians. The video attached below is not for the faint-hearted. If you are able to muster enough courage to watch it till the end, understand that the Congress headed by its de-facto leader Rahul Gandhi and other parties of the I.N.D.I Alliance have not condemned this brutality or even named Hamas, in order to not antagonize Muslims.

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By doing so, they hope to win over the trust of the Muslim Jamats and there by the Muslim voters, consolidate them and harvest the votes during the elections. And once in power, that government will go to any extent and do everything possible to appease them. Just like what is happening in Karnataka now.

Imagine the plight of Israelis if they had an equivalent of a ‘secular’ party like Congress and its allies and a leader like Rahul Gandhi, that does votebank politics at times like this. There wouldn’t be an Israel at all. Israel as a country survives because of the strong Israeli State.

Hindus must realize why achievement of civilizational goals and shared objectives lies in strengthening unity; continuously win elections, form government and make difference of state and govt to disappear.

Modern India as it exists today, is oscillating between two ends – the Indian Government and the Indian State.

In the aftermath of 1947, Nehru managed a miracle and the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi by Nathuram Godse came as a blessing for him. He created an Indian State where every arm of the government was geared to work towards strengthening his family and its grip on India.

Result was that while his family kept becoming stronger and stronger, state became weak and Government was reduced to a mere facilitator of family goal of ruling India perpetually. So much so, that family didn’t even face any problem while pushing an Italian as a leader of a 5000 years old civilization.

Nehru built Modern Indian State for his personal greed and on a curtailed piece of land left after sacrificing a part of 5000 yers old civilization. Dare I say that while we have Bharat today, the land that gave Bharat its present shape, was sacrificed at the altar of Nehru’s personal greed. At the cost of repeating myself, let me reiterate that it was Godse who gave him a reason to go for the kill. He filled Hindus with so much guilt that Hindus even accepted a weak and anti Hindu state.

Coming back to video, my reason behind sharing it here was to bring home the importance of understanding how brutal other side is towards its perceived enemies and what they are capable of once security situation deteriorates.

The Need For Continuance Of Modi

In 2014, part of Hindu society realized the family’s game and took some remedial measures and we got the Modi govt.

To Narendra Modi’s credit, he realizes all this and is assiduously working on undoing the damage of 65 yrs, trying to bridge divide as existing between government and the state. He knows that in ancient India, the state, faith, government and culture, all worked for one goal which made Bharat a great power in the world. Narendra Modi is working towards that.

The fact is that he never felt shy of wearing his faith on his sleeves while discharging his duties as PM. Our unfortunate reality is that larger Hindu thought has NOT changed since invasions first began. However attempts to at least make us realize importance of cultivating common political thought and hence take a shot at power, did bear results. 2014 happened and immediately our security situation improved as Modi government took war into enemy camp.

Thanks to that we have a relatively much improved security internally today. But as a race with very short individual memories, we are bound to forget importance of work of Modi government in securing us. Not just individual memory, our civilizational memory is also taken for granted. And it is only through our civilizational wounds, that refuse to heal, we remember some of our past.

The IDF video does precisely that. It also reminds us of how Rahul Gandhi and his Congress didn’t even condemn terror, evident in the video. This shows how he is back to using age old methods to divide us Hindus on the basis of caste, language and religion – all in pursuit of his power.

While our society has kept pace with the intellectual development and everything that comes as a result of that, we keep forgetting that enemy – coopted by Rahul Gandhi types – is out to destroy our basic existence. As against us, Jews haven’t and that is why they have a state of their own and we don’t.

Today the reality is that we are moving towards that stage under the Modi Government, slowly & slowly. Enemy knows it well. It is incumbent upon us masses, thought leaders and intellectuals, to understand this fact and also work towards developing our collective Shatrubodh.

In conclusion, let me make it very very clear. If there is one enemy for the Hindus, it is Congress. Congress is the ONLY enemy of Hindus. Defeating Congress and anybody who is with them is hence essential.

Winning elections is important for forming government. Government is important for the Indian State and to merge the two into one – we need the Modi government to continue.

Alok Bhatt is a political commentator.

(This article is based on a thread on the same topic by Alok Bhatt)

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“Beware Of Woke Elements”: The Key Takeaways From RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s Vijayadayasami 2023 Speech

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The Commune
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The annual Vijayadashami event of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) took place on Tuesday, 24 October 22023, in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

During this event, RSS leader Mohan Bhagwat addressed a large gathering of RSS volunteers and called upon the citizens to stay watchful against “divisive influences.”

His message centered on the importance of making informed voting choices, especially with upcoming assembly elections in five states scheduled for November 2023 and the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The Sarsanghchalak stressed the significance of choosing competent candidates.

“Some Elements Intentionally Disrupt Peace”

Bhagwat went on to offer guidance to voters, advising them not to yield to those aiming to create divisions and conflicts within society. He encouraged citizens to exercise their voting rights to counteract these efforts and choose the most capable leaders who genuinely serve their interests. He also cautioned against the use of inflammatory rhetoric and other strategies designed to manipulate public sentiment.

“Some elements deliberately disrupt peace in India. Fanaticism only breeds chaos, leading to conflicts worldwide,” he said.

“Beware Of Wokes”

Mohan Bhagwat cautioned society about harmful and pervasive entities identified as ‘wokes’.

“The purpose of Bharat’s rise has always been the welfare of the world. But as a natural consequence of this rise, the selfish, discriminatory and deceitful forces seeking their sectarian interests are subject to curbs and regulations. Hence, there is a continuous opposition from them,” he said.

“The core purpose of India’s progress has always been the betterment of the world. But as a natural outcome of this rise, there are selfish, discriminatory, and duplicitous forces pursuing their sectarian interests, and these are curbed and regulated. Hence, they continually oppose us,” he emphasized.

While these forces may appear to pursue lofty objectives under various ideological banners, their true intentions are quite different, he said. Irrespective of their ideology or the nature of their work, individuals with integrity who genuinely contribute always act as a barrier against such deceitful and detrimental forces, he further added.

“These destructive and all-consuming entities refer to themselves as cultural Marxists or Woke”, Mohan Bhagwat mentioned adding that despite identifying as ‘Marxists,’ they have strayed from Marxist principles since the 1920s.

“In reality, these so-called ‘wokes’ reject all forms of discipline, morality, virtue, culture, dignity, and self-control. They actively promote, reward, and encourage anarchy and immorality to grant absolute power to a small faction over the entire human populace.“, he said.

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat further highlighted how these ‘woke’ elements leverage their influence in media to disrupt the country’s educational and cultural foundations. Their strategy involves assuming control over the media and academia, fostering uncertainty, chaos, and corruption across the domains of education, culture, politics, and the social fabric.

He said that this environment enables them to perpetuate a vicious cycle of fear, confusion, and hatred. Bhagwat stressed that a society divided by internal conflicts and plagued by uncertainty becomes vulnerable to these destructive forces that perpetually seek control. He also introduced the term “Mantra Viplav” from the Indian tradition to describe the modus operandi of sowing disbelief, confusion, and mutual animosity among the people of a specific nation.

He warned that efforts are being made to forge alliances with these unfavorable forces within the nation in order to gain an advantage in political competitions. Bhagwat pointed out that this approach, aimed at achieving narrow political objectives, is unwise and harmful to the nation. He also lamented the current state of society, marked by amnesia, division fueled by various conflicts, and a relentless pursuit of self-centered goals tainted with bitterness and animosity.

Consequently, these destructive powers can garner support from internal or external sources seeking to undermine the unity of society and the nation, as exemplified by recent conflicts in Manipur, he said.

“Vested Interests Fueled Manipur Violence”

The RSS chief hinted at the involvement of extremist forces in the recent turmoil in Manipur, indicating that these forces were driven by vested interests and aimed to disrupt the government’s efforts to restore peace in the region. Bhagwat pointed out that the sudden emergence of enmity and hostility in Manipur, a state known for its peace in the past decade, underscores the presence of vested interests or external forces. These actors have added a communal dimension to the conflict between the Meiteis and Kukis in an attempt to foster discord.

He also said that these vested interests also made an effort to tarnish the reputation of the RSS, despite its volunteers’ selfless work to promote peace and unity in the troubled region of Manipur.

“Who has a vested interest in trying to drag and besmirch an organization like the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, which has been engaged in serving everyone without any bias for years, into this unfortunate incident without any reason? Which foreign powers may be interested in taking advantage of such unrest and instability in Manipur, located between Nagabhoomi and Mizoram in this border area? Does the geopolitics of Southeast Asia also have a role in these events? Despite there being a strong government in the country, on whose strength and instigation has this violence continued unabated for so many days? Why did this violence erupt and continue even though there was a state government that wanted to maintain the peace that had prevailed over the last 9 years? Now, when people on both sides of the conflict are seeking peace, which are these forces that are attempting to trigger hatred and violence by causing an incident as soon as any positive step is seen being taken in that direction?” asked Mohan Bhagwat.

“World Looking Towards Bharat”

The RSS chief used the recent Israel-Hamas conflict as an example to highlight how totalitarianism, exploitation, and acts of terrorism are causing widespread devastation in the world.

He emphasized that the world’s limited perspective makes it challenging to address these issues. Additionally, he mentioned that India’s unique values and principles position it to lead by example and contribute to global peace and prosperity. Mohan Bhagwat also praised India’s successful hosting of the G20 summit, with particular acclaim for its hospitality and diplomatic skills, suggesting that India’s global influence is on the rise.

“Bharat Becoming Unstoppable”

The RSS chief expressed pride in India’s unwavering progress. He commended India’s outstanding achievements in sports and science, specifically praising the Indian scientists who achieved the historic milestone of safely landing Chandrayaan-3 on the moon’s south pole on August 23, 2023. This marked India as the first country to accomplish a soft landing on the moon’s south pole and the fourth nation to reach the moon, following the United States, the former Soviet Union, and China.

Furthermore, Mohan Bhagwat celebrated the Indian athletes who brought immense honor to the nation with their exceptional performance at the Asian Games. India’s sportspersons secured 107 medals, including 28 gold, 38 silver, and 41 bronze, surpassing the 100-medal mark for the first time in the Asian Games.

He emphasized that the Chandrayaan Mission showcased India’s resurgence, combining the nation’s leadership’s determination with the scientific expertise and technical excellence of Indian scientists. Bhagwat highlighted the historic achievement of the Vikram Lander touching down on the moon’s South Pole, a first in the history of space exploration. This accomplishment has instilled a sense of pride and confidence across the country.

In addition to these achievements, the RSS leader confirmed that the installation of Lord Ram’s idol in the Ayodhya temple is scheduled for January 22, 2024. He proposed staging the event on a smaller scale in various locations to evoke the spirit of Lord Ram in people’s hearts and create an atmosphere of affection, responsibility, and goodwill within society.

(With inputs from OpIndia)

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