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Periyarist Hacks Another Periyarist With Sharp Weapons In Broad Daylight, Concerns Raised About Deteriorating Law & Order In Tamil Nadu

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The Commune
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Feature Image Courtesy: Kamadenu

While the Tamil Nadu police is busy going after critics of the DMK and its allies, there has been rising instances of lawlessness across the state.

Recently, in Chennai, the regional secretary of Thanthai Periyar Dravidar Kazhagam (TPDK) was brutally hacked with sharp weapons by associates of the Chennai district secretary of the same Periyarist organization. A disturbing video of the incident has gone viral on social media.

The victim, Kummu, also known as Kumaresan, aged 33 and hailing from Royapettah, Chennai, is the younger brother of Ganesh, the regional secretary of TPDK in Royapettah. ‘Tinker’ Kumaran, alias Kumaran, aged 45, resides in the same area, and his father holds the position of Chennai District Secretary in the TPDK. Notably, ‘Tinker’ Kumaran has a history of involvement in various criminal cases.

The violence stemmed from ongoing disputes between Kumaresan and Tinker Kumar over the past year, primarily involving financial matters and issues like littering in front of their houses. Both parties had previously filed complaints against each other at the Icehouse Police Station. It had typically resulted in both sides agreeing to settle the matter amicably.

However, a few days back when Kumaresan was walking near his residence, ‘Tinker’ Kumaran and his associates ambushed him, attacking him with knives before fleeing the scene. Kumaresan suffered severe injuries and was found lying in a pool of blood. The terrified locals then promptly alerted the Icehouse police station.Police officers arrived at the scene, rescued Kumaresan, and rushed him to Royapettah Government Hospital. Later, he was transferred to a private hospital in Thousand Lights area for further treatment. The police have registered a case in connection with the incident and are actively searching for Tinker Kumar and his accomplices, who had fled the scene.

This is not an isolated case in Tamil Nadu. Over the years and more so in the Dravida Munnetra Kazagam rule from 2021, the number of law and order-related incidents has increased. Some are listed below:

In May 2021, a chilling incident unfolded in a densely populated area as a gang of four brutally hacked a lawyer named Gopi Kannan in Trichy. The 35-year-old, who was teaching his daughter to ride a bicycle, was ambushed by unknown assailants on two-wheelers, leaving him fatally wounded.

In September 2021, a shocking incident occurred in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district, where an auto driver named Sivaperumal, aged 45, was brutally hacked to death in broad daylight by two brothers, Arumugam, 31, and Sornaraj, 28. The trio, who were acquainted and would regularly meet for drinks, engaged in a dispute during their gathering, leading to Arumugam using a concealed knife to attack Sivaperumal. Sornaraj intervened to prevent Sivaperumal from escaping, while the incident was captured on a bystander’s mobile phone.

A 36-year-old earthmover operator was hacked to death by a gang in Mayiladuthirai in November 2021.

In May 2022, S Arumugam, a 36-year-old finance company owner in Chennai, was brutally hacked to death by a four-member gang in broad daylight in Aminjikarai. The CCTV footage of the incident, where Arumugam was chased and repeatedly attacked with sharp weapons, went viral, raising concerns about the state’s law and order situation.

In another incident in May 2022, Balachandar, the head of BJP’s SC/ST wing for Central Chennai, was brutally hacked to death in the heart of the city. While conversing with friends at Saminayakan Street in Chintadripet, he was surrounded by four men, prompting him to flee for his life. However, the assailants pursued him on motorcycles and carried out the murder in public view on a busy road, raising concerns about the city’s law and order situation, with 18 murders reported in the same month that year.

In October 2022, painter Raghu was stabbed and slit his throat in a hospital after joining a rival gang. The gang leader learned of Raghu’s involvement and assaulted him at home. After escaping, Raghu sought treatment at Mettur Government Hospital. Three men followed him, stabbed him, and slit his throat. The incident had gone viral on social media and raised questions about the state of law and order in Tamil Nadu.

In November 2022, Kalikannan, the Vice President of the BJP in Tirupattur, was abducted by a gang of mercenaries who later brutally hacked him to death near Uthangarai. The incident unfolded when the men forcibly took him from his shop at knifepoint in a Scorpio car. Kalikannan had been receiving death threats for about a month, prompting him to avoid being alone, and the assailants seemed aware of this before abducting him.

In January 2023, a Hindu temple employee, Krishnan, was killed by inebriated thugs who had asked him not to drink alcohol on the premises. Krishnan, who was working at the ancient Navaneethakrishna Swamy temple, had returned home to celebrate the Pongal festival. When he returned, thugs from the same area, including the main accused Kombaiya, were drinking alcohol inside the temple premises. A heated quarrel led to a fistfight, and Kombaiya and other inebriated thugs slashed Krishna near a barrage before fleeing. Krishna later succumbed to his injuries.

In February 2023, Indian Army soldier Prabhu was beaten to death by 10 men, including DMK Municipal Councillor Chinnasamy, near Pochampalli in Tamil Nadu. The incident occurred after a heated exchange between Prabhu and Chinnasamy over washing clothes. The attackers, including Chinnasamy, attacked Prabhakaran and Prabhu, resulting in severe injuries.

In another incident in February 2023, a person was brutally hacked to death by a gang outside the Coimbatore court premises. This incident occurred within a month of another crime taking place inside the court complex, raising concerns about the audacity of criminals in the state.

In March 2023 in Coimbatore, a man carried out a horrific acid attack on his wife inside the Coimbatore court complex while they were there to resolve a dispute. This cruel act resulted in severe injuries to the wife’s face and also affected five individuals in her vicinity.

In March 2023, a newly-married youth Jegan was brutally murdered in Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu. Jegan, who had recently wed Saranya against her family’s wishes, was hacked to death in broad daylight by his father-in-law Sankar and two others along a busy National Highway in Kittampatti.

In April 2023, a Village Administrative Officer (VAO) named Lourth Francis was brutally hacked to death inside his office in Murapanadu, Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. He had reportedly been targeted by the sand mafia due to his opposition to illegal sand transportation in the area. Two unidentified assailants entered his office around noon, carried out the attack, and fled the scene.

In another incident in April 2023, a BJP functionary in Tamil Nadu, Shankar, was brutally hacked to death while he was travelling in his car to his home on the night of 27 April 2023. Shankar, who served as the President of Varapuram Panchayat Council and the State Treasurer of BJP Tamil Nadu Scheduled Caste wing, was attacked by a gang who threw a country bomb at his car, forcing him to flee on foot. Tragically, he was chased down and murdered on the Chennai – Bengaluru highway, and the assailants fled the scene.

In June 2023 in Tamil Nadu’s Karaikudi district, five assailants hacked a man named Arivazhagan, known as Vinith, to death in broad daylight. The attackers were caught on nearby CCTV cameras arriving in an SUV and brutally assaulting Vinith with iron rods and wooden sticks on a busy street, while onlookers witnessed the horrifying scene. After the attack, the assailants fled the scene, leaving Vinith lifeless on the road, while a bystander in a blue shirt attempted to intervene and prevent their escape.

In September 2023, a deeply distressing incident occurred in Palladam, Tirupur district, as four members of a single family were brutally hacked to death with sickles. The attack was prompted by an objection to alcohol consumption in the backyard, leading to a confrontation between Senthilkumar and Venkatesan and his associates. The tragic result was the loss of four lives, including two women, leaving the community in profound shock and sorrow.

In October 2023, in Ambattur, a 53-year-old autorickshaw driver named Maxwell was brutally hacked to death by a gang after he returned home from a Tasmac outlet. The assailants entered his house, used knives to commit the murder, and fled the scene in his autorickshaw. Meanwhile, in another incident in Sholavaram on the same day, a 25-year-old daily wage worker named Sarath Babu was hacked to death by four men on a motorcycle as he was walking home from work near Karanodai Market.

In today’s news (17 October 2023), an army jawan was found lying in a pool of blood in his home in Vempur village in Thoothukudi. The soldier had come home on a vacation after serving in Jammu and Kashmir.

(With inputs from Kamadenu)

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Supreme Court Rules Against Same-Sex Marriage But Supports LGBTQ+ Adoption Rights; Parliament Tasked With Further Legal Decisions

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The Commune
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The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday, 17 October 2023, gave two very important verdicts on same-sex marriage and allowing queer couples to adopt children. The apex court bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S Ravindra Bhat, Hima Kohli, and PS Narasimha, have refused to recognise same-sex marriage as legal in India in a 5-0 verdict.

When it came to the right to jointly adopt a child by queer couple Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud justices SK Kaul favored it, but Justices Ravindra Bhat, Hima Kohli, and PS Narasimha opposed adoption rights in a 3-2 verdict.

It was expressed as a viewpoint that there was no inherent constitutional or fundamental entitlement to civil unions. The matter was delegated to the discretion of the Parliament and State legislatures to determine if same-sex marriage should be legally recognised and to create relevant legislation for it. 

The highest court also declined to invalidate the Special Marriage Act and Foreign Marriage Act due to their lack of recognition for same-sex marriages. Instead, the court acknowledged the Union’s commitment to forming a Committee that will assess the rights and advantages that can be extended to same-sex couples.

Chief Justice Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud emphasised that it was not within the court’s authority to address this matter and suggested that the responsibility of creating marriage-related laws should fall on the parliament. Cheif Justice Chandrachud said,  “The court, in the exercise of the power of judicial review, must steer clear of matters, particularly those impinging on policy, which fall in the legislative domain.”

The CJI who is a liberal by any standard was of the opinion that the court cannot make law, it can only interpret it. “It’s the Parliament’s decision if it wants to bring about a change in the Special Marriage Act. The court has not gone into any other laws except the Special Marriage Act,” he said, adding that the SC can’t hold the Special Marriage Act unconstitutional just because it doesn’t recognize same-sex marriages. Also, it cannot compel Parliament or state assemblies to create a new institution of marriage.

At the same time, the five-judge bench differed on the applicability of adoption rules for non-heterosexual couples. The CJI, DY Chandrachud, while reading out the verdict on same-sex marriage, said that the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) circular, which denies adoption rights to queer couples, is “violative of Article 15 of the Constitution”.

“CARA Regulation 5(3) indirectly discriminates against atypical unions. A queer person can adopt only in an individual capacity. This has the effect of reinforcing the discrimination against the queer community,” he said, adding, “There is no material on record to prove that only a married heterosexual couple can provide stability to a child.”

This verdict now puts the onus on the parliament and the elected representatives to make laws that may or may not allow same-sex marriage and may or may not allow queer couples to adopt children.

While delivering the verdict, the Chief Justice of India instructed the Union, state governments, and Union Territories to eliminate discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community. He emphasized that the government should raise public awareness about LGBTQ+ rights, establish a dedicated hotline for the LGBTQ+ community, and set up safe shelters (garima grihas) for their protection. Furthermore, he stressed the importance of preventing intersex children from being compelled into sex reassignment surgeries.

The Chief Justice also underscored that law enforcement should refrain from subjecting LGBTQ+ individuals to unwarranted questioning at police stations regarding their identity. They should not pressure LGBTQ+ individuals to return to their families against their will. Additionally, a preliminary inquiry should be conducted before filing a First Information Report (FIR) against a same-sex couple in relation to their relationship.

The verdict against same-sex marriage has brought disappointment for the petitioners who had argued that, “India is a marriage-based culture” and that LGBTQIA+ couples should be granted the same rights as any heterosexual couples have, like the status of “spouse” in finance and insurance issues; medial, inheritance, and succession decisions, and even in adoption and surrogacy matters. 

It must be noted that the central government had expressed its opposition to the petitions filed in favor of same-sex marriage. In its affidavit, the government contested the request for the legal acknowledgment of same-sex marriage, asserting that the cohabitation of same-sex individuals, which is no longer criminalized, is distinct from the traditional Indian family structure. The government argued that these are clearly separate categories and should not be treated as equivalent.

The Center submitted the affidavit to counter the demands made by various petitioners who sought legal recognition of same-sex marriage. The government’s position was to reject these requests, citing a lack of merit in the petitions. On April 18, the Central Government issued a letter to the States, soliciting their input on matters related to same-sex marriage.

States such as Assam, Andhra Pradesh, and Rajasthan have expressed opposition to legally recognizing same-sex marriages in the country, while Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Manipur, and Sikkim have requested additional time to provide their opinions on the issue of same-sex marriage.

“Only Now We Understand Why ‘Sanghis’ Live In North”: DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran Jumps On Bandwagon To Criticise Jai Shri Ram Chants At Ind-Pak Match

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The Commune
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The “controversy” over chanting Jai Shri Ram during the India vs Pakistan match in Ahmedabad doesn’t seem to abate. After Udhayanidhi Stalin criticising the audience for it, next in line is DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran.

Speaking at a campaign related event in Annanagar where he shared the stage with DMK Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, Dayanidhi Maran said, “When the Pakistani players were playing and when they got out and returned to the pavilion, the audience surrounded them and chanted Jai Shri Ram. I just watched the video fully. What I got reminded of was that, after the 2019 Parliamentary election victory, when we went for the swearing-in ceremony of all MPs, there were 330 MPs from BJP. And for the first time in the history of the Parliament, there were chants of Jai Shri Ram, they shouted so much. I bravely went there and shouted, Long Live Periyar, Long Live Kalaignar, Long Live Anna, Long Live Tamil. Only when I did that, they shut up their mouths.

Similarly, that video (match) is making the rounds on WhatsApp. When the Pakistan team visited India in the 70s or 80s in Chepauk and wins the match. After the victory, they carried out a victory lap in the ground. While they were doing it, audience from Tamil Nadu and Chennai, gave them a standing ovation and respected them. Only now we can understand why “sanghis” live in the north and in Tamil Nadu the reason they have no place here is because of Dravida model rule, Periyar, Anna, Kalaignar, Thalapathy MK Stalin, and next Udhayanidhi Stalin. We didn’t say anything wrong.

China has captured our land, but we must not speak about it. If I do, I am a traitor. If we ask them to retrieve our land, they are not bothered. Tamil Nadu is a peaceful state, there is no problem here. And after our leader took over power, we have become a safe and peaceful state. Tamil Nadu is the best state in India. The reason for that is you, the people living here. Every vote you cast for rising sun symbol is what is making Tamil Nadu progress and if you keep doing it, it will remain like this.” Saying so, he concluded his speech.

There are several factual errors in the speech he made.

First of all, the match he speaks about in Chepauk stadium was not in the 70s or 80s, it was in 1999.

There were many MPs who took oath in 2019 in their mother tongues (preferred languages). While most of them did say Jai Shri Ram, there was nothing like they were shut up when Maran said Tamil Vazhga, Vazhga Kalaignar, Vazhga Periyar. In the excitement, he forgot to make his signature in the record books, though. In fact, Dayanidhi Maran went over to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and congratulated him as well.

BJP MP Hema Malini concluded her oath with Radhey Radhey, Krishnam Vande Jagatgurum; Bhagwant Mann of AAP ended his oath with Inquilab Zindabad, while Owaisi said, ‘Jai Bheem, Jai Meem, Takbeer Allahu Akbar, Jai Hind’. There were other MPs who also chanted Jai Ma Kali along with chants of Bharat Mata ki Jai and Vande Mataram. One MP also said Jai Mamata.

The MPs in the treasury benches did greet people like Owaisi and Sonia Gandhi with Jai Shri Ram but they stopped because they allowed them to proceed with their oath taking ceremony and not as claimed by Dayanidhi Maran.

A total of 320 MPs took oath on that day in June 2019 but Maran fails to indicate that they were MPs from all parties and not BJP alone.

When it comes to campaigning, people do tend to exaggerate but with the advent of social media, politicians fail to understand that it is very easy to factcheck their claims in an instant.

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Yet Another Happy Street Turns Into A Horror Street; Earlier It Was Madurai, This Time It Is Thanjavur

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The Commune
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The much anticipated Happy Street event organised by the Thanjavur Municipality took a disheartening plunge into chaos. Unlike the previous time , the gathering swelled to an alarming size, with over a thousand  youngsters converging at a designated location, giving rise to severe overcrowding issues.

The overcrowded environment led to unfortunate incidents, as some young attendees collapsed amidst the sea of people. Disturbingly, injuries were sustained by a number of attendees. In addition to the physical toll, discomfort and unease also gripped many women present at the event.

Attendees allege that there were no proper drinking water facilities or any other basic facilities at the event which led to dehydration and fainting among several youth. Molestation attempts were also reported at the venue.

The distressing outcome underscores a dire lack of adequate pre-event preparations, exacerbating the impact on the participants and endangering their well-being. This alarming pattern of Happy Streets turning into scenes of distressing tragedies is deeply concerning. It is evident that the community’s enjoyment and safety are compromised due to the inadequacy of the arrangements.

A report by News18 indicates that the barricades were damaged by unknown individuals. It has been noted that several of the attendees left their footwear and other plastic items at the venue and the whole place looked like a garbage mound.

This is not an isolated incident, as a similar scenario unfolded recently during a Happy Street event in Madurai.

In September 2023, the event in Madurai took a disastrous turn with women and young girls molested, children going missing, several fainting due to the overcrowded venue. The authorities were aware of the unfolding of events, yet they continued but after a point where a stampede situation arose, they dispersed the crowd. Several ladies were also injured during the event. It is noteworthy that DMK Minister PTR Palanivel Thiagarajan and Kollywood actor Soori were part of the event.

The recurrence of such distressing incidents underscores the pressing need for swift and decisive action. It is imperative for the government to take immediate steps to address this growing concern before it escalates further and becomes an irreversible public health crisis.

Despite several instances in the recent past, be it the Marakkuma Nenjam event by AR Rahman which ended in a disaster or the Happy Streets event in Madurai, critics argue that the state government has not learnt any lessons from previous fiascos.

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“U-Turn Udhayanidhi?”: DMK Scion Tells Court He Made “Eradicate Sanatana Dharma” Remarks In ‘Personal Capacity’ Not As A ‘Minister’

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The Commune
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DMK Scion Udhayanidhi Stalin Who Is Out On Bail In "Eradicate Sanatana Dharma" Remarks refuses to apologize.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President MK Stalin’s son Udhayanidhi Stalin who is touted as the next leader of the DMK, has made a complete U-turn on his “eradicate Sanatana Dharma” remarks.

Udhayanidhi Stalin, who is also a Minister in his father’s cabinet stoked controversy by calling for the eradication of Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) just like how dengu, malaria, corona and mosquitoes are to be eradicated.

Participating in a conference titled “Eradicate Sanatana Conference”, DMK Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said “Mosquitoes, dengue, flu, malaria, corona – we should not oppose these things. They’ve to be eradicated completely. Same is the case with Santanam (Hinduism). Our first work should be to abolish/eradicate Sanatanam instead of opposing it. So, my appreciations to you all for giving an apt title to the meeting.”

Ironically, the “Eradicate Sanatana Conference” was also attended by Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Minister PK Sekar Babu.

Udhayanidhi’s comments had triggered a national outrage putting the I.N.D.I alliance in a fix. Many members of the Opposition alliance including the TMC, AAP and other parties distanced themselves from Udhayanidhi’s remarks. However, Congress ‘President’ Mallikarjun Kharge’s son and Karnataka Congress Minister Priyank Kharge gave tacit approval to Udhayanidhi’s “eradicate Sanatana Dharma” remarks.

Following the massive backlash, MK Stalin himself had asked his party leaders to refrain from making anymore statements on Sanatana Dharma. However, Udhayanidhi Stalin did not to heed his father’s advice. He had reiterated that the party (DMK) was formed with the goal of eradicating Sanathana Dharma and will continue to work towards achieving it.

Meanwhile, members of the Hindu Munnani filed a quo-warranto petition at the Madras High Court asking, on what basis were DMK Ministers Udhayanidhi Stalin and PK Sekar Babu and DMK MP A. Raja were continuing in their office after calling for the annihilation of Sanatana Dharma (aka Hinduism). The petition came for hearing before Justice Anita Sumanth.

In an affidavit submitted to the Madras High Court court, the DMK scion said that he made the remarks in “personal capacity” and not as a Minister.

DMK MP P. Wilson representing Udhayanidhi Stalin asked whether calling for the eradication of Sanatana Dharma was against the Constitution. He said that there is no mention of Sanatana Dharma in the Constitution or any other law and went on to argue that Udhayanidhi Stalin spoke in his personal capacity and not as a Minister.

He asserted that only those who are convicted for a jail period of 2 years and more can be disqualified and that Udhayanidhi Stalin has not been convicted of any crime. While Wilson argued that no FIR has been filed on Udhayanidhi Stalin, that is not the case.  An FIR has been registered against him at the Civil Lines Police Station in Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur.

Wilson submitted that Article 25 guaranteed not only the right to practice and profess religion but also the freedom of conscience, including the freedom not to believe in God and profess atheism.

He also submitted that a writ of quo warranto was maintainable only when the initial appointment was contrary to the law or when a person had attracted any disqualification under the constitution or other laws, which was not the case for him.

He argued that an elected MLA did not cease to be a member based solely on the registration of an FIR. He emphasised that having a different view should not disqualify a person from holding office as a Minister, as it would infringe on the freedom of speech and expression guaranteed under the Constitution.

He pointed out that the petitioners were relying on a book published by the Benares Hindu College to discuss Sanatana Dharma, stating that the book had not acquired the status of custom or usage and did not have the approval of the majority of Hindu sects.

He claimed that the petitioners were trying to regress society to an era where inequality and discrimination were rampant, and that he was standing for the principles of equality, abolition of caste discrimination, upliftment of backward classes, empowerment of women, and equal treatment of women. It is noteworthy here is still no action taken against the perpetrators of the Vengaivayal incident from the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu.

Wilson also said that BJP’s role in pursuing this case is evident from the fact that there is a Central government lawyer on the plaintiff’s side.

He further argued that DMK Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin only spoke of abolishing Sanatana which divides people on the basis of caste and religion. He said that since this matter is a conflict of political principles, the court cannot interfere and hence should dismiss the case.

After hearing the arguments, the judge adjourned the case for 31 October 2023.

Udhayanidhi Stalin’s latest position on his remarks about Sanatana Dharma has triggered the hashtag #மண்டியிட்ட_உதய் (Udhay who kneeled) with many calling out the DMK dynast for the perceived duplicity.

BJP Tamil Nadu President K. Annamalai said “The firmness of their stand defines the character of a Politician. You can’t expect this from DMK politicians, though. DMK scion Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin has proved us right yet again. Having attended the Sanatana Eradication conference as a Minister of the DMK govt, today, his affidavit submitted to the court mentions that he participated in the event in a personal capacity & not as a Minister of State government. While the elections are due, DMK buries their ideology & the Drama begins.“

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Hasan Minhaj Under Fire: Comedian Accused Of Lying In Real Life As Well After He Was Accused Of Fabricating Stories In His Gigs For Political Agenda

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The Commune
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Feature Image Courtesy: Variety

Hasan Minhaj, the Indian American comedian, and emotional truth-teller has been excoriated by his fellow comedians. Minhaj is a first-generation Indian-American who is quite famous for finding humor in various topics, including cultural identity, the immigrant experience, and the challenges he has faced in the entertainment industry. However, an article in the New Yorker which was published titled Hasan Minhaj’s “Emotional Truths”, has revealed that Minhaj had systematically made up stories of racial harassment to peddle false narratives of victimization in an already woke environment.

The article in the New Yorker talks about how Minhaj had, on multiple occasions, fabricated harrowing experiences as an Asian/Muslim living in America.

The news magazine conducted thorough research and gathered insights from those directly involved, revealing that a significant portion of the stories attributed to Hasan Minhaj were, in fact, fabricated. These stories included the well-known ‘Anthrax scare’ involving his daughter, his prom night saga, and his claimed encounter with Saudis on the day of Jamal Khashoggi’s death in the Saudi Embassy. It became evident that these tales of victimization were not based on reality. Surprisingly, Minhaj himself admitted to manipulating or distorting these stories when confronted by a journalist from The New Yorker regarding their authenticity.

Furthermore, recent podcast clips have emerged, in which American comedians, including Andrew Schulz and Akaash Singh, disclosed that Hasan Minhaj had also deceived them in personal conversations. This deception was driven by his desire to advance a particular political agenda and present himself as a heroic figure by peddling false narratives of victimization.

In a podcast hosted by comic Andrew Schulz who recently made fun of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a swipe at Minhaj for defending his fabricated stories and claiming that they had 70% emotional truth. To which  Schulz asked how we even know Hasan Minhaj is ‘Minhaj’ adding that he thinks that Hasan Minhaj’s name is 70% emotionally true referring to what Hasan Minhaj said about his work.  

Schulz who is a keen observer of human behavior and the current politically correct dispensation comedy is headed said, “It is not that in his stories, he (Minhaj) was using these exaggerations or hyperboles as punch lines, he was using them to kind of make the audience feel worse about him and then it turns out that these things didn’t actually happen.” 

Schulz went on quip that Hasan Minhaj might have fabricated elements in his Netflix specials. According to the report, Minhaj was deceiving his audience by presenting these fabricated stories as if they were his genuine personal experiences, all under the guise of his “emotional truth.” Schulz humorously suggested that Minhaj might as well claim experiences like being in a boat with a tiger (from the movie “Life of Pi”) and earning money in a manner akin to “Slumdog Millionaire” as his own. 

However, Schulz also agreed that as a comedian he had also exaggerated at times to make the joke better, He said, “It is not that in his stories, he (Minhaj) was using these exaggerations or hyperboles as punch lines, he was using them to kind of make the audience feel worse about him and then it turns out that these things didn’t actually happen.” 

Indian American comedian Akaash Singh pointed out that Minhaj had made life worse for other people in real life and gave the example of the prom night story which Minhaj had used repeatedly to claim that he faced racism for his Indian roots. Akaash said, “Basically the homecoming story is based on the story that he (Minhaj) was supposed to be prom with a white girl. Then he went to her door, where she was putting a corsage on another guy, a white guy because her parents didn’t like the fact that Hasan was Indian and that’s a terrible story.”

Minhaj’s story later was discovered as a farce after the girl whom he claimed had rejected him for the prom revealed that Minhaj had asked her a few days before the prom and she had said no to him. Since he had called her a racist and discriminated against Hasan Minhaj it has now turned out that the girl in question is now married to an Indian.

Andrew Schulz criticized Hasan Minhaj, stating, “I need to have that kind of confidence where, if you don’t like me, it must be because you’re a racist. The only objective reason for not liking me is if the other person has a problem – they are racist.”

Akaash chimed in, expressing disbelief, “Why claim that you went to the door when you didn’t? This is crazy. He told me this story a few years ago.”

In a more serious tone, Andrew asked Akaash if Hasan Minhaj had also told him this story in real life. Akaash confirmed that he had.

Akaash recounted the incident, saying, “I’m talking about 2012 when he and I were friends. I had no idea this was a lie. We were sitting at a diner, and he narrated this story as a traumatic experience. I believed it the whole time… we were just eating. Why did he have to lie to me?”

He continued, “I felt like telling him that his family probably said the same thing – that you two are not a good match, you’re from different countries, different races, different faiths. You don’t fit together.”

Andrew acknowledged that comedians often tweak or exaggerate parts of their stories for humor, even giving an example from his own experience. However, he emphasized that there’s a difference between doing so for humor and doing it to push a political agenda.

Akaash pointed out, “A little exaggeration is okay to make jokes funnier, but it’s not okay when you’re lying about victimization.”

Schulz added, “What Minhaj is doing isn’t comedy; he’s not lying about the funny parts.” He went on to highlight Minhaj’s stories about the Anthrax scare and his daughter, where he claimed someone sent a letter filled with “white powder” to his home.

The New Yorker’s investigation revealed that neither the New York Police Department, responsible for probing potential Bacillus anthracis (Anthrax) incidents, nor local hospitals had any record of an incident that matched Hasan Minhaj’s description. Interestingly, during his conversation with the New Yorker article’s author, Clare Malone, Minhaj admitted that his daughter had never been exposed to any “white powder” and had not been hospitalized.

Addressing Minhaj’s Anthrax and Daughter Story, Schulz questioned why he would write and believe something like that. In the podcast, Schulz also pointed out that Minhaj’s narrative of the White House Correspondence Dinner was filled with falsehoods.

Highlighting Minhaj’s fabrication in the Saudi meeting story, Schulz explained, “He (Minhaj) manipulated the timelines to make his experience seem more significant. He claimed to have had a meeting with Saudis to arrange an interview with Crown Prince MBS. After the meeting, everyone left, and later, they were alarmed because he said that on the same day, Jamal Khashoggi was dismembered at the Saudi embassy in Turkey.”

In response, Akaash noted that these lies were not meant for humor but to portray Minhaj as a hero and to advance a broader political agenda. He acknowledged that while some fabricated stories may not cause harm, they should not be used to push a political agenda. Akaash emphasized the gravity of Minhaj’s fabrications, particularly in the case of the woman in the prom night story, whose life became significantly more difficult, and her family received death threats.

(With inputs from OpIndia)

“Fact-Checker” Mohammed Zubair Gets Called Out By Israel’s Consul General For Peddling Fake News And Hate Against Israel

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The Commune
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Kobbi Shoshani who is the Consul General of Israel to India has finally called out self-styled “fact-checker” Mohammed Zubair of propaganda outlet Alt News for peddling fake news and hate against Israel.

In a tweet sent out by Shoshani via his official X handle, the senior diplomat said, “If you REALLY consider yourself a fact-checker go to Israel.”

The Consul General’s tweet follows recent efforts by pro-Hamas groups to disseminate propaganda so they can undermine the action taken by the Israeli government after Israel suffered its worst terror attack.

Such is the sinister ploy, that the supporters of Hamas across the world and in India attempted to cast aspersion on the brutal killing of Israeli children, including infants and toddlers.

In response to Israel’s Consul General tweet, Zubair has been going on a tweet spree mocking Indians for their accent saying “Saar Saar”.

https://twitter.com/zoo_bear/status/1713917986791407726

But over the last few days, sufficient evidence of Hamas’s barbarity has been made public, thanks to the terrorists who shamelessly recorded the macabre.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Office and other credible government entities have presented compelling evidence to demonstrate the brutality of Hamas terrorists and the so-called ‘fact-checkers’ providing them with support.

https://twitter.com/Israel/status/1713897578016739510

 

 

Earlier today, Amy Mek, a foreign investigative journalist and founder of RAIR Foundation USA, brought to the attention of the Indian public the existence of a website known for spreading fake news, Alt News, and its co-founder Mohammed Zubair.

She highlighted that much like in the case of former BJP Spokesperson Nupur Sharma, Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair had targeted her for exposing the activities of Islamist terrorist groups such as Hamas.

Taking to X, Mek has called out on Mohammad Zubair who has now publically called out as a ‘Jihadi’ who is running a left-wing disinformation portal Alt News and through this portal, he has been painting targets on various people.

But now Zubair stands exposed for providing covering fire for the Islamic Jihadist terrorist organization Hamas.

Mek said, “This was simply because she (Nupur Sharma) reported factual information about Prophet Muhammad and the age of one of his wives, Aisha. She noted that Aisha was 6 years old when married and 9 when the marriage was consummated.”

She called Zubair a very dangerous person who uses virtue signaling and dog whistles as propaganda to harass people. She said, “I also heard that he was arrested in India and seems to be a dangerous individual who encourages his followers to harass people.”

Mohammed Zubair, Co-Founder of propaganda website Alt News and a self-proclaimed “fact-checker” is a rabid Islamist known for peddling fake news. The various instances when Zubair and his partner Pratik Sinha peddled fake news can be found here. Zubair had earlier mocked Hindu Gods through his social media account.

In 2022, Zubair shared a video that was carefully edited so it would enrage a certain minority, and in that process, he put the life of then BJP spokesperson Nupar Sharma’s life and in danger.

The clipped video he had shared of her debate from Times Now was edited out the part where a Muslim speaker had used derogatory language for Shivling.

As the clip went viral on social media, Sharma received death threats from the global Islamist community.

It was all because Zubair insinuated in a subtle way to make Nupur Sharma use derogatory remarks.

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Jai Sri Ram Chants And Make My Trip’s Troll Triggers Meltdown For Puthiya Thalaimurai Over India-Pakistan World Cup Match

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The Commune
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Saturday, 14 October 2023, saw yet another India vs Pakistan World Cup match where India decimated Pakistan like always. Most Indians were jubilant with what happened at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad while many liberals and Dravidian stockists seemed to have had a meltdown during and after the game. Puthiya Thalaimurai finds itself among those who had a tumultuous experience.

Events During The Match

During this encounter, a few noteworthy moments stood out. The stadium’s DJ decided to play the song “Jai Shri Ram” from the film Adipurush, and to the astonishment of many, the entire crowd joined in singing along. Also, when Pakistan’s Mohammed Rizwan lost his wicket and made his way back to the pavilion, he was greeted with chants of “Jai Shri Ram.”

Notably, the travel aggregator Make My Trip took a lighthearted jab at Pakistani fans, offering substantial discounts in the event of Pakistan’s loss. 

Puthiya Thalaimurai’s Response

Puthiya Thalaimurai’s web desk, on 15 October 2023, published an article on their website, which seemed more like an opinion piece, wherein the author, Viyan, voiced his disapproval of the events that transpired during the match.

Critique Of The MakeMyTrip Advert

The Puthiya Thalaimurai writer took issue with the Make My Trip advertisement, labeling it as irresponsible. The writer wrote that a nation that traditionally adheres to the principle of “Athithi Devo Bhava” (Treating Guests as God) seemed to have made itself a “laughing stock” through its “supposed” treatment of visiting cricketers and cricket fans during the World Cup. The author also noted that the infamous “Mauka Mauka” advertisements, which aired during previous World Cups, were criticised for making jest of the Pakistani team. However, the writer seemed to overlook the satirical nature of these ads, as they were meant to be taken in a lighthearted spirit.

The article also didn’t address the fact that the Pakistanis, too, had aired a commercial mocking Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who was held captive in Pakistan after his aircraft crashed on their territory in 2019. At the time, no such criticism was raised by the same channel; they merely reported the matter.

Allegations Of Politicising The Game

The Puthiya Thalaimurai writer went on to allege that the game, which should be enjoyed for the sport that it is, had been unduly politicized. They pointed fingers at the BJP for exploiting the Indian cricket team’s success for political gain and decried them for supposedly becoming the face of Islamophobia. However, the author failed to acknowledge that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) operates as a private autonomous institution, distinct from the central government’s authority, with minimal government regulation.

Moreover, the article seemed to overlook the significance of the Pakistan Cricket Board Chief’s reference to India as “Dushman Mulk” (Enemy State) during a press conference, suggesting that it’s the spectators who are imposing a political narrative onto the game, not the other way around. 

It is understandable because most Tamilians never learnt Hindi during their school days and hence they would not have comprehended what the PCB Chief had said. 

Jai Shri Ram Song Sung Like National Anthem

Well, the Puthiya Thalaimurai writer alleges that “Jai Shri Ram” was sung like a national anthem. For a country with a majority Hindu population and with the Ayodhya Bhavya Mandir going to be officially opened to the public in January 2024, Jai Shri Ram is a natural chant, and the fact that the DJ had in fact played a popular song from the film Adipurush also makes it plausible. 

However, the writer appeared to overlook the fact that the audience had similarly joined in singing when the DJ played AR Rahman’s version of “Vande Mataram.” The writer forgot to answer whether singing this popular version of “Vande Mataram” would be scrutinised at the same level as singing Jai Shri Ram. 

Mohammed Rizwan

Videos circulated on various social media platforms depicting the audience’s response to Rizwan’s dismissal, which included chants of “Jai Shri Ram.” The writer criticised this, insinuating that Rizwan was unfairly subjected to what they perceived as a form of “harassment”. 

https://twitter.com/Politics_2022_/status/1713222580323426736

Prominent Dravidian stockists and liberals voiced their concerns about this purported “hounding” of Rizwan, with DMK Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin condemning it. 

The author went on to claim that the Indian audience’s behavior marked a loss of humanity and “sixth sense.”

The writer seems to have overlooked the fact that Rizwan, in a previous match against the Netherlands in Hyderabad, had performed namaz (Islamic prayer) on the ground and dedicated his team’s win to the people of Gaza. 

https://twitter.com/iMRizwanPak/status/1711992170394300793

https://twitter.com/babarazamking22/status/1713648358688997594

https://twitter.com/Cricktjunoon/status/1712050397076963352

 

Here in this video, former Pakistani cricketer Waqar Younis “appreciates” how special the act of Rizwan doing namaz amidst Hindus in India.

During the recent match, the Indian spectators simply chanted the name of Lord Ram and refrained from using any threatening language. So one wonders what the problem is. 

A gentle reminder to the writer for the treatment meted out to the Indian cricket team by Pakistani fans when they lost the Champions Trophy. 

The writer also alleged that the audience coerced YouTuber Speed into saying “Ganpati Bappa Morya.” However, the writer seems to be unaware completely of the instances involving Laxman Sivaramakrishnan, a former Indian cricketer, and Pakistan’s former team member Danish Kaneria. Laxman Sivaramakrishnan, in response to a post by Rajdeep Sardesai, recounted his experiences as a 16-year-old playing in Pakistan, where he faced abuse due to his skin colour, Hindu faith, and Indian nationality. 

https://twitter.com/LaxmanSivarama1/status/1713469396293927201

Danish Kaneria, the former Pakistani spin wizard, also recounted how he was treated during his cricketing days by his team members, including being made to sit separately during lunches.

Netizen Reactions

Here is a collection of netizen reactions who thoroughly enjoyed the turn of events at Ahmedabad on Saturday.

https://twitter.com/T_R_W_G/status/1713853643227840624

 

 

 

 

 

 

In toto, the article by Viyan while trying to be polemic, falls short and sounds more like a venting of “thoughts”. 

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Passport Impounded, Job Lost, Jailed: How A BJP Cadre Was Hounded By TN Police For Inadvertently Sharing A “Fake News Card”

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The Commune
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An MBA gold medalist with a successful career in the corporate sector for 22 years, Muthu Karuppasamy (name changed for privacy reasons) was living his life in peace shuttling between Madurai and Dubai. The man had earlier worked abroad for more than 10 years primarily in West Asian countries – Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman. In 2022, Muthu got a big offer from a well known super market chain in Dubai.

But life came crashing down for Muthu on the dreadful day of 17 July 2023. What did he do? Well, he shared a post on social media without realizing that it was a fake news card. 

The politically vocal citizen that he is, Muthu has been active on Twitter (now X) since 2019 and had enrolled himself in the BJP the same year. He has also been a Swayamsevak (volunteer of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) since 2004.

He used to express his views in Tamil against the DMK and Dravidian ideology through his earlier handle – Its_Muthu_Rss.

However, on 7 April 2023, Muthu through his handle had shared a news card believing it to be the original news card of a Tamil mainstream media outlet, which claimed that certain political leaders received funds from Sterlite Copper.

Little did he know that it would come back to haunt him.

Fake “News Cards” resembling that of original ones published by various news outlets had found its way to WhatsApp and other social media on the Sterlite protest issue which are still available on the internet.

https://twitter.com/kichaa83/status/999846003057422336

Although these fake “News Cards” were busted to be false in 2018, the same images made their way into WhatsApp and Muthu unwittingly shared it to his Twitter handle in April 2023. 

This was flagged by the alleged fact checker YouTurn and marked as fake. 

DMK IT Wing is also said to have noticed this and this resulted in Muthu becoming another victim of DMK’s harassment of its critics. He was arrested on dubious criminal charges, and subsequently had his passport illegally impounded.

Unwarranted Arrest

On 17 July 2023, when Muthu landed at the Madurai Airport, his life took a nightmarish turn when he was apprehended by the Thoothukudi Cyber Crime Police. A ‘Lookout Notice’ had been issued against him, which facilitated his arrest at the airport. Police officials had earlier turned up at his house in Madurai on 9 April 2023 to arrest but they couldn’t as he was in Dubai.

According to Muthu, he was cordoned off by an immigration officer who took him to a room for enquiry. Muthu alleges that the immigration officer at the Madurai Airport behaved rudely and treated him like a ‘terrorist’. He was apparently told to remove his shirt and was verbally abused as “naaye” meaning “dog” in Tamil.

Muthu was kept waiting at the airport from 11 AM (the time he landed) till 4 PM. He was then arrested and taken to Thoothukudi by a special unit of the Thoothukudi Cyber Crime Police.

The arrest was purportedly based on a First Information Report (FIR) registered on 8 April 2023, which cited a tweet from Muthu as the reason for his detention.

They seized his belongings which included ₹18,000 in cash he had kept separately in a cover, another ₹7,000 in cash in his purse, dirhams, gold that he had bought for his wife in Dubai, etc. Muthu alleges that the police officials took his money to eat during a stopover en route Thoothukudi.

Upon reaching Thoothukudi around 7:30 PM, he was straight away taken to Thoothukudi Cyber Crime Cell where he was interrogated for around 4 hours. The enquiry apparently went on till 11:30 PM with one official after another interrogating him.

According to Muthu, Inspector Sivasankaran allegedly asked him “Are you from RSS terrorist group?” and further sought details of his friends, colleagues, how many people work with him etc.

Thereafter, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Unnikrishnan asked him to accept to his crime which Muthu refused. He stated that he had shared the news card believing it to be true and had deleted it as soon as he came to know that it was a fake news card. However, his explanation fell on deaf ears.

It was only at around 10:30 PM that Muthu’s wife was informed of his arrest who then spoke to a lawyer for his legal aid.

At 11:30 PM , he was then taken to the Thoothukudi Government Hospital for a medical check-up following which he was taken to the Tirunelveli Government Hospital for doing corona testing at 1:30 AM (18 July 2023) after which he was presented before the magistrate. He pleaded before magistrate saying that he is ready to furnish any amount as bail as he had come to meet his family after a gap of 1 year and will abide by whatever conditions imposed on him. However, the magistrate gave remand in the wee hours following which he was lodged at the Perurani District Jail at 3:30 AM.

At the jail, he had to hand over his passport to SI Sudhakaran. Muthu spent around 8 days in jail where he was lodged in a common room which had hardened criminals who included those booked under Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, Goondas Act, etc. There was only 1 bathroom for over 40 prisoners which was unclean with unbearable stench emanating. Muthu had to eat sub-standard food from the plates used by other other prisoners. The gates were opened at around 6 AM every day and tea would be served. After bathing in the 4 bathrooms outside the cell, breakfast would be served before 8 AM. Everyday it was the same lunch comprising of a watery Sambar, rice and buttermilk. Dinner would be served at 5 30 PM and the gates would be locked only to be opened next morning.

He said that in the evenings, a pen-drive loaded with the latest movies would be played after 7 PM. But Muthu spent his time doing yoga, meditation, chanting devotional hymns, and walking around the cell.

He walked out of the jail on 25 July 2023 on a conditional bail. During this entire episode, Muthu claims that he managed to fight the legal battle through his own sources and did not rely on the BJP or the RSS.

Conditional Bail 

Muthu’s ordeal continued as he had to go from Madurai to Thoothukudi everyday to appear and sign at the police station. Meanwhile, the police allegedly sent all the details of his case to his employer and that led to his termination from the job. The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that Muthu had secured in 2022 was gone.

After 15 days of signing as per the bail order, he moved the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court for relaxation of his bail conditions. His conditions were relaxed and he got all his belongings (dirhams, bags, gold, purse, passport, etc) except for his mobile phone. Muthu alleges that the ₹18,000 cash which was seized from him was not returned.

Notably, despite over 70 days have elapsed since the FIR was filed, the Cyber Crime Police have not yet filed a charge sheet against him. He insists that the FIR was politically motivated, orchestrated by the DMK IT Wing, and suggests that his fundamental rights have been blatantly suppressed by curtailing his movement. Muthu is out on bail now and is trying to get his case quashed. But all is not over yet.

As fate would have it, Muthu’s passport is up for renewal and he has not been able to get it renewed because of this case.

Ongoing Passport Predicament

Muthu’s plight extends beyond the arrest over a frivolous case, as his right to travel abroad is now in jeopardy. Despite his passport being technically valid, the regional passport officer in Madurai has impounded it per the instructions of the Thoothukudi Cyber Crime Police. This action is alleged to be in direct violation of the Passport Law of 1967. 

https://twitter.com/Namo3Namo/status/1712960163442008313

Despite his earnest efforts to renew his passport, even under the Tatkal scheme, he has been met with insurmountable obstacles. Passport officials have refused to renew it due to the ongoing case. He alleges that the Police officials were willing to revoke look out notice against him despite him getting arrested and released. Speaking to The Commune narrating his harrowing experience, he says his only request and hope is that his passport is renewed and he can travel and hopefully go back to his job in Dubai. 

In a desperate plea to the Ministry of External Affairs, he has appealed for help in getting his passport renewed.

Muthu’s case is not an isolated one.

DMK Using TN Police To Crackdown On Critics

Muthu’s inadvertent sharing of a fake “news card” resulted in him getting jailed, his job in Dubai getting terminated and his passport impounded. This episode paints a grim picture of the consequences of expressing views against the DMK or its allies in Tamil Nadu.

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, 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.

Muthu’s case is an alarming illustration of the challenges individuals may encounter when expressing their opinions against the DMK on digital platforms.

The Commune tried to reach out to the Thoothukudi police officials for comments but couldn’t get in touch.  

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“Was Silent When Hindus Suffered, Muslims Won’t Vote For ADMK Even If You Cry For Years”: Hindu Munnani Condemns EPS For Muslim Appeasement

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The Commune
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Edappadi Palaniswami, the General Secretary of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazagam (AIADMK), has initiated a sequence of calculated moves that seem to mirror the stance of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) while seeking backing from minority groups in Tamil Nadu.

On 14 October 2023, EPS had urged the DMK-led state government to ensure prayer facilities for Muslim prisoners at Vellore jail. In a statement, EPS expressed his condemnation, stating, “It is unacceptable to deprive Muslim prisoners of their right to practice their religious duties.”

In response to Edappadi K. Palaniswami’s abrupt expression of concern for the Muslim community, Hindu Munnani has raised doubts about his stance. They stated, “AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami consistently expresses support for individuals associated with Muslim extremist activities. It remains unclear whether his sudden concern is motivated by the upcoming parliamentary elections.”

The Hindu Munnani also quoted EPS’s statement that the DMK is obstructing Muslim prisoners’ right to worship by not allowing them to offer namaz in Vellore jail, urging for immediate permission for them to do so.

The Hindu Munnani further emphasized, “Under the DMK’s governance, Hindu temples faced a continuous series of demolitions. Instances of Christian conversions escalated in Chennimalai. There were also cases where the police assaulted women participating in Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.”

They questioned the discrepancy in Edappadi K. Palaniswami’s response, asking, “Why does Palaniswami raise his voice only when there’s an issue affecting the Muslim community, ignoring the problems faced by Hindus?”

Furthermore, the Hindu Munnani asserted, “Muslims won’t vote for you regardless of your efforts to advocate for the release of individuals involved in bomb blasts and to ensure their right to worship in jail. Therefore, it’s unwise to alienate the larger Hindu community in pursuit of minority votes. Your hypocrisy is evident. Edappadi Palaniswami ji would be better off abstaining from engaging in unethical political tactics.”

AIADMK On The Path Of Muslim Appeasement

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), after its exit from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has come under scrutiny for its perceived efforts to court minority voters. This shift is believed to be a response to the party’s claim of losing minority support during its alliance with the BJP.

AIADMK raised a calling attention motion over the issue of releasing Muslim prisoners including those who have been convicted for the 1998 Coimbatore Bomb Blasts. The motion called for releasing over 36 Muslim prisoners including the 16 convicts sentenced to life in the 1998 Coimbatore Blasts case on humanitarian grounds considering their long sentences served, old age and health.

The AIADMK General Secretary informed his Muslim supporters in Salem several days ago that the party had severed ties with the BJP in accordance with their wishes. He said, “I would like to point out that ADMK has acted just as you wished. Similarly, you have to ensure that our candidates win the elections.”

Now a member of the AIADMK, CTR Nirmal Kumar who was once with the BJP shared a picture on his X handle with the hashtag – An ADMK for everyone and the image had EPS wearing the skullcap characteristic of Muslims with the words “The Saviour” in the background written in Arabic style font.

https://twitter.com/CTR_Nirmalkumar/status/1711640679003361775

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