During the fiscal year 2023-24, liquor sales in Tamil Nadu yielded ₹45,855.67 crore in revenue, as disclosed by the state government in the Assembly. This total includes ₹35,081.39 crore from VAT and ₹10,774.28 crore from excise duties. Compared to the previous year’s revenue of ₹44,121.13 crore, this represents an increase of ₹1,734.54 crore, pending final reconciliation of figures according to the Prohibition and Excise Department.
Additionally, during the same period, the government collected ₹53.93 crore from special fees on imported foreign liquor, while the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) earned ₹16.70 lakh from service charges. Beer exports amounted to 3,20,024 cases, generating ₹187.79 lakh in revenue. Export permits for liquor to other states and Union Territories were facilitated online.
In combating illicit activities, such as the production and sale of illegal liquor, as well as trafficking in narcotics and psychotropic substances, the government emphasized rigorous enforcement measures. In the year 2023-24, authorities filed cases against 12,431 instances of illicit arrack production, resulting in the arrest of 12,422 individuals and the destruction of 4,64,152 liters of illicit arrack. These operations, conducted in collaboration with police and revenue officials, included frequent raids and inspections of licensed premises.
The government’s efforts also extended to setting up 25 additional de-addiction centers in government hospitals, in partnership with the Health and Family Welfare Department, to aid in the rehabilitation of drug addicts. The goal remains to coordinate across departments to achieve a drug-free Tamil Nadu.
As of March, TASMAC operated 4,829 retail outlets across 38 districts, with 2,919 attached bars. Liquor was supplied to 546 FL2-licensed clubs and 854 FL3-licensed hotels.
During discussions in the Assembly, there were calls from various quarters, including Congress legislator J.M.H. Aassan Maulaana, to consider allowing toddy shops in the state as a potential strategy to curb illicit liquor trade, acknowledging the challenges posed by cross-border alcohol imports from neighboring states like Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry.
The revenue from Tasmac has always sparked public outcry, leading to the closure of highway shops. Nevertheless, the government continues to see rising income from Tasmac each year, with some projects reportedly funded based on this revenue. Leaders like K Annamalai, TN BJP chief, has repeatedly urged the government to explore alternative revenue sources apart from Tasmac. Regarding total prohibition, earlier criticisms were leveled at DMK for omitting it from their election manifesto. MP Kanimozhi clarified that DMK’s commitment focused on reducing alcohol sales rather than eliminating them entirely, countering accusations of unfulfilled promises made by various parties at election time. This significant revenue growth this year has raised concerns among many.
Annamalai fires DMK for misleading the public on electricity rates and the unemployment situation in Tamil Nadu.
The Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai, has raised question whether the Chief Minister with moral obligation will dismiss the Minister for Prohibition and Excise Department.
The number of fatalities in the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu has climbed to 54, following the deaths of four additional individuals who consumed adulterated illicit liquor in Karunapuram. The opposition has announced protests against the inefficiency of the ruling DMK government, citing the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy. Chief Minister Stalin, in a prior assembly speech during twin hooch tragedy in 2023, claimed the issue had been addressed seriously. However, as the fate remained same, another incident of spurious liquor consumption in Kallakurichi to life of 55.
Therefore, the Chief of Tamil Nadu’s BJP Annamalai shared a video of Chief Minister Stalin’s speech on his X platform, criticized the government’s failure to act on the 55 lives lost due to illicit alcohol. He pointed out that the Chief Minister remains silent and inactive regarding the minister in question. Annamalai further stated that if the Chief Minister had shown similar concern towards addressing the grievances of protesting BJP members against the DMK’s administrative failures, many families would not be suffering today. Therefore, Annamalai emphasized that the Chief Minister’s immediate moral duty should be to dismiss the Minister of Prohibition and Excise Department, questioning whether he will take such action.
In the video CM Stalin says, “In the past few months back, there have been some casualties due to some untoward incidents in Villupuram and Chengalpattu districts. Following my advice, due to the concerted crackdown and action of the district administration and the police department, the brewing and selling of spurious liquor has reduced considerably. To continue this situation, continuous monitoring and concerted action should be expedited to ensure the complete elimination of the brewing and sale of spurious liquor. A weekly review meeting should be held to monitor this.”
Annamalai wrote, “Here’s the video of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Mr @mkstalin speaking in July last year. Apart from praising himself that the brewing and selling of adulterated liquor has reduced drastically due to the DMK government’s action, he had also made a vain advertisement that inspections would be conducted every week. As a result of the investigation conducted by them, we lost 55 lives due to fake liquor today. Even after all this, the Chief Minister is keeping fake silence without taking any action against the concerned minister.”
“Many families would not have come to the middle of the road today if they had shown the same concern in arresting and disabling our @BJP4Tamilnadu brothers and sisters who are protesting DMK’s administrative incompetence. Without further delay, the only moral duty of the Chief Minister would be to sack the Minister for Prohibition and Excise Department. Will Mr.@mkstalin do?” further stated.
கடந்த ஆண்டு ஜூலை மாதம், தமிழக முதலமைச்சர் திரு @mkstalin அவர்கள் பேசிய காணொளி இதோ.
திமுக அரசின் நடவடிக்கையால் கள்ளச்சாராயம் காய்ச்சுவதும் விற்பதும் வெகுவாக குறைந்து விட்டதாக, தனக்குத் தானே பாராட்டு பத்திரத்தை வாசித்துக் கொண்டிருந்ததோடு மட்டுமல்லாமல், வாரம் தோறும் ஆய்வுகள்… pic.twitter.com/hf44HWepJj
On 21 June 2024, renowned temple activist TR Ramesh has addressed correspondence to key officials of the Tamil Nadu government concerning Sri Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore, Chennai. The temple, an ancient agamic structure for the Saiva Sampradaya and the Poonamalee Uyar Thuluva Vellalars sect, was relocated to its current site in the 16th century after the original temple was destroyed by Portuguese forces and replaced with San Thome church.
The activist raised concerns over the unlawful lease of temple land to the Women’s Indian Association in 2012, comprising 10 grounds at a nominal rent of ₹3000 per month for 29 years and 11 months. Despite objections by the Temple Worshippers Society, the lease was approved by the government via G.O. Ms. 77 dated 24 February 2011, which has not been rescinded to date. This lease has resulted in significant financial losses to the temple annually.
TR Ramesh, President of the Temple Worshippers Society (TWS) in Chennai, alleged collusion and criminal neglect of duty against successive Secretaries, Commissioners, Executive Officers, and Trustees associated with the temple. The activist demanded the immediate actions of:
Cancelling G.O. No. 77, deemed void ab initio.
Evicting the Women’s Indian Association from the temple lands.
Initiating criminal complaints against the encroachers under Section 79-B of the Tamil Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959.
Calculating and collecting commercial rent from the encroaching organization for the period since 1986, and subsequent rents from 2013 onwards, with responsibilities and liabilities distributed among relevant government officials.
In his official X account, he highlighted that the Tamil Nadu government and the HR&CE department attempted an unauthorized lease of 10 grounds of valuable land on Greenways Road, Chennai. Instead of the mandated ₹15 lakhs per month, the land was leased for a nominal ₹3000 per month, bypassing legal notice requirements under the HR&CE Act.
He noted that Radha Rajan, founder of TWS, swiftly objected on 23 July 2012, with additional objections raised subsequently. By 13 February 2013, the Commissioner recommended cancelling the Government Order approving the lease. However, the G.O. has not been rescinded, and the organization encroaching on the temple land remains in place.
As a consequence, Sri Kapaleeshwarar Temple has suffered losses exceeding ₹20 crores in potential rental income over the past 11 years due to this unresolved issue, according to the temple activist. Ramesh criticized the government and the HR&CE department for allegedly withholding funds that could have supported Dharmic activities benefiting thousands of Hindus annually. He urged the Tamil Nadu government to reclaim these funds from those responsible for the purported mismanagement and negligence.
I am currently the President of Temple Worshippers Society, Chennai. Credit should go to Srimati Radha Rajan – a Hindu activist of extraordinary merit to come up with the idea of starting an organisation to protect the fundamental rights of temple worshipping Hindus. She… pic.twitter.com/5D7PEBPIOn
The 18th Lok Sabha’s first session is scheduled to commence from 24 June 2024, and will run until 3 July 2024. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on 19 June 2024, that the Rajya Sabha session will start on 27 June 2024. He also urged all political parties to engage in constructive debates during the upcoming session.
Against this backdrop, Members of Parliament Dayanidhi Maran from Central Chennai, Thamizhachi Thangapandian from Chennai South, and Kalanidhi Veeraswamy from Chennai North visited George Antonysamy, the controversial Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore. Archbishop Antonysamy had recently been accused of attempting to influence voters using religious sentiments during the concluded Lok Sabha elections in 2024. The DMK MP’s faced criticism from the netizens.
During the recent 2024 Lok Sabha elections, a complaint was raised by the Legal Rights Protection Forum (LPRF) on 29 April 2024, to the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding the Tamilnadu Bishops’ Council and Archbishop of Mylapore – Madras Archdiocese, George Antonysamy, for allegedly propagating written propaganda through a community magazine to sway voters in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the ECI has acknowledged the complaint. Subsequently, the ECI has acknowledged the complaint and instructed the Chennai District Election Officer to address the issue of influencing voters along communal lines.
Archbishop George Antonysamy had penned an editorial titled “General Election 2024: Statement from Tamil Nadu Bishops’ Council” in a recent edition of The New Leader magazine, invoking religious sentiments and employing fear-mongering tactics. In the editorial, Antonysamy openly criticized India’s elected central government (BJP) and its citizens. He had suggested that there was an attempt to construct India as a mono-cultural nation, denying its diversity. He had accused the Union Government of imposing the ideology of one religion, one language, and one culture, along with fascist ideologies.
Antonysamy had further stirred disharmony by alleging that Christians and Muslims were branded as anti-nationals and their fundamental rights were under attack. He had criticized the government for attempting to impose communal laws and curtail religious freedom. He had also expressed concerns about various issues including media control, neglect of southern states, attacks on state rights, and alleged government control over investigative bodies and courts. The editorial had concluded with a call to action urging Christians to vote to protect religious faith and human rights, rejecting sectarian parties, and aligning with non-religious, democratic forces.
The editorial’s tone and content had suggested a possible alignment with a political party, specifically the DMK, based on its language and echoed claims. Concerns had been raised about its attempt to influence voters based on religious lines, which could have violated the democratic process. Several organizations affiliated with the Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore had been highlighted, indicating the need for a thorough investigation into potential violations of FEMA, PMLA, and FCRA regulations. Allegations had been made about the misuse of FCRA funds for purposes contrary to donor intentions, including political agendas.
Various organizations, including the Legal Rights Protection Forum (LRPF), had raised the issue with the Election Commission of India, urging decisive action against the Bishop’s Council and the Archdiocese of Mylapore-Madras. There had been demands for investigation and accountability for violating laws and misusing funds.
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The death toll from the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu has increased to 53, with three additional deaths reported due to the consumption of toxic liquor in Karunapuram. Among the deceased were five women and a transperson.
According to The Hindu’s report, the distribution of deaths is as follows: 29 people died at the Government Kallakurichi Medical College Hospital, 17 at the Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital in Salem, four at the Government Villupuram Medical College Hospital, and three at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (Jipmer) in Puducherry.
Currently, 141 individuals, including five women, are receiving treatment at the Government Kallakurichi Medical College Hospital, as well as in government medical college hospitals in Salem, Villupuram, and Jipmer in Puducherry.
On 22 June 2024, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin conducted a video conference with District Collectors and the District Superintendent of Police to review the actions taken to combat illicit liquor.
Following the BJP and AIADMK’s call for a CBI inquiry into the hooch tragedy, PMK founder S. Ramadoss also urged for the investigation to be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation, emphasizing the need to prosecute police officials who support the illegal trade.
Police in the Central Zone, covering nine districts, filed 342 prohibition cases on June 19 and 20, with Thanjavur district reporting the highest number of cases. Authorities are taking strict measures against those selling illegal liquor and those involved in its hoarding and smuggling, according to a police press release.
Madurai District Collector M.S. Sangeetha led a meeting with officials to prevent any attempts at brewing or selling illicit liquor through joint efforts of the district administration and police.
The Mayiladuthurai district administration has provided phone numbers for the public to report the sale of spurious liquor or banned tobacco products via calls and WhatsApp messages.
In light of the rising deaths, the Opposition parties and individuals on social media have been slamming the DMK government with the hashtag #StalinMassacre.
On 21 June 2024, the Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu government to explain why the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy. Justices D. Krishnakumar and K. Kumaresh Babu questioned whether the authorities had learned from previous incidents and implemented any preventive measures to avoid such tragedies.
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Recently, various illicit goods including ganja, sea cucumber, methamphetamine crystal, heroin, bundles of beedi leaves, silver bangles, fertilizer, and edible turmeric have been discovered being smuggled to Sri Lanka via the Thoothukudi sea route. To combat this, Central and State intelligence agencies, along with the Indian Coast Guard, Marine Police, and Thoothukudi District Police, are maintaining rigorous surveillance in both sea and coastal areas to prevent such smuggling activities.
In a recent incident, acting on confidential information received by Thoothukudi District Special Inspector Ravikumar, a raid was conducted at a residence in Inigo Nagar, Thoothukudi. During the raid, authorities uncovered 8 kg of methamphetamine crystal inside a house.
Following the seizure, special police forces arrested Nirmal Raj and his wife Shivani, who were present at the residence, and handed them over to the Thoothukudi Prohibition Enforcement Division.
Investigators are now probing the arrested individuals to determine the source of the crystal meth and whether it was intended for smuggling to Sri Lanka. Officials estimate the seized 8 kg of crystal meth to be valued at approximately ₹8 crore locally, with an international market value potentially reaching ₹24 crore. Further investigations are underway to identify any accomplices involved in the smuggling operation.
The internet is currently abuzz with an alleged letter from last year, in which AIADMK MLA M. Senthilkumar urged the Assembly Speaker to address the issue of counterfeit liquor sales in Kallakurichi during a Legislative Assembly session.
In Kallakurichi, the death toll from consuming counterfeit liquor has risen to 53 (as of 8 PM on 21 June 2024), with 168 individuals undergoing treatment, many in critical condition. According to information obtained from the TASMAC regional manager’s office in Villupuram and Kallakurichi district, there are 117 government-licensed TASMAC shops in Villupuram district and 103 in Kallakurichi district. Additionally, only 5 private bars are permitted to operate.
In Kallakurichi town, there are 34 bars including 2 TASMAC bars, and 45 TASMAC bars in Villupuram district. Unauthorized TASMAC bars, known as TASMAC Canteens, are operating within 100 meters of all TASMAC shops, where colored liquor bottles are allegedly smuggled from Puducherry and sold for ₹150 to ₹200 each when TASMAC shops are closed.
During a protest, AIADMK MLA Arjunan of Tindivanam openly accused that informing the police about these operations resulted in the informant being named. Recently, a person who posted a video on social media showing liquor bottles being sold in Arakandanallur police station limits was threatened, while the seller was arrested. Moreover, counterfeit liquor known as “Moolai Kadichan” in Villupuram district and “packet sarayam” in Kallakurichi district, sold under names like “Kadukkai Sarayam” (herbal liquor), continues to be a problem. In the past 24 hours alone, Villupuram district police have arrested 70 individuals for selling counterfeit liquor, seizing 150 liters of liquor and 850 bottles.
The letter from Kallakurichi ADMK MLA Senthilkumar to the Speaker on 29 March 2023, regarding counterfeit liquor sales, which was intended for discussion in the Legislative Assembly, has gained attention. The calling attention motion under Rule 55 of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, highlighted incidents such as the disappearance of Jaishankar from Koothakudi village of Kallakurichi district and reports of violence related to alcohol consumption. The letter, also signed by opposition leader Palaniswami and other AIADMK MLAs, has now gone viral on social media platforms, prompting calls for immediate action to curb the circulation of marijuana and bootleg liquor in the region.
Meanwhile, despite police actions, DMK MLAs Vasantham Karthikeyan and Udayasuriyan allegedly pressured authorities to release bootleg liquor dealers. It was also reported that banners erected for celebrating the victory DMK MP Malaiyarasan featuing bootlegger Kannukutty alias Govindarajan who was arrested, was hastily removed.
In response to these incidents, Minister EV Velu, responsible for combating counterfeiting, emphasized that counterfeit liquor is hazardous and pledged to take action against those responsible. The public has expressed concern over whether liquor adulterated with methanol qualifies as counterfeit alcohol, urging the government to clarify this distinction.
On 21 June 2024, the Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu government to explain why the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, which has resulted in 52 deaths thus far, occurred despite earlier incidents where 22 lives were lost due to consuming illicit liquor in Marakkanam, Villupuram district, and Chengalpattu district last year. Justices D. Krishnakumar and K. Kumaresh Babu questioned whether the authorities had learned from previous incidents and implemented any preventive measures to avoid such tragedies. These concerns arose during a hearing on a petition seeking a CBI investigation into the Kallakurichi incident.
The plea was filed by AIADMK’s legal wing secretary I.S. Inbadurai in the public interest. His lawyer, D. Selvam, accused the State government of negligence despite AIADMK MLA M. Senthilkumar’s specific motion on March 29, 2023, addressing the issue of counterfeit liquor sales.
Justice Kumaresh Babu instructed Advocate General P.S. Raman to ensure that a comprehensive action report is submitted to the court by June 26. This report should outline the steps taken by the state government following the legislative motion and detail the fatalities from the previous year. Justice Krishnakumar also reminded the Advocate General of earlier reports, including news articles and YouTube channels exposing widespread illegal liquor sales in Kallakurichi and across the state, often with the complicity of officials.
In response, the Advocate General (AG) informed the court that following the incidents in Marakkanam and Chengalpattu, the investigation was transferred to the Crime Branch-Criminal Investigation Department (CB CID). As a result, several individuals were arrested and some were detained under the Goondas Act. Additionally, action was taken against police personnel implicated in the matter. The AG highlighted that in the aftermath of the Kallakurichi tragedy, the Collector was transferred and the Superintendent of Police was suspended. Furthermore, the Additional Director General of Police and the Superintendent of Police in the Enforcement Bureau CID were also reassigned.
The AG informed the court that the government had appointed a one-man commission led by retired High Court judge B. Gokuldas to conduct an inquiry into the Kallakurichi incident. This commission is tasked with making recommendations on measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. Regarding the medical response, the AG stated that 162 doctors had been deployed to treat patients in Kallakurichi, with 89 patients currently in stable condition. He noted that just over 20 patients remained in critical condition. In response, the judges directed the state to ensure that these patients receive the best available medical care.
The judges stated that a final decision on the plea for a CBI investigation would be made after the state government submits a detailed counter affidavit to the current public interest litigation petition by 29 June 2024. They also requested an action taken report detailing the preventive measures implemented following last year’s hooch tragedies.
After Opposition leaders in Tamil Nadu and people on social media called out the duplicity and hypocrisy of alleged ‘actor’ Suriya for his silence on the Kallakuichi hooch tragedy that has claimed over 50 lives, the virtue-signalling actor has shot off a condolence letter that fails to call out the failure of the DMK government while gaslighting victims for ‘sacrificing lives’ to ‘poisonous’ alcohol.
Suriya’s words comes across as blaming the people for the mishap as he says in the letter “Those who are crying and suffering having sacrificed their dear ones to ‘poisonous liquor’, with what words do I console them?”
The term ‘poisonous liquor’ is being peddled by Dravidianist media in order to confuse people and save the face of the DMK government by making it sound as if people drank liquor that was laced with poison while the correct term to be used is ‘hooch’ or ‘illicit liquor’ which is brewed by miscreants having political patronage.
Suriya, like a card-carrying DMK stooge, has used the term ‘poisonous’ liquor throughout the letter so as to not upset his masters.
Adding further, Suriya writes that “It is heartening that the [DMK] government and the administration is working expeditiously to minimize losses“.
However, sensing that singing paeans for the DMK now would earn him ill will he goes on to mildly criticize the DMK saying that such short-term solutions to chronic problems will not yield results.
Continuing his soft criticism, Suriya says “Last year in a similar incident, 22 people died after consuming methanol-laced ‘poisonous liquor’. The [DMK] government assured that strict action would be taken. Now, in the neighbouring district, people have died in flocks after consuming the same methanol-laced ‘poisonous liquor’. It is saddening that nothing has changed.”
While it has emerged that some of the bootleggers involved were linked to the DMK, Suriya went on to do monkey-balancing by blaming both the DMK and ADMK for making Tamil people intoxicated with TASMAC.
“Tamil Nadu people vote in the hope that the political parties will improve their lives, but we’ve seen how for more than 20 years, successive governments have made people drink through TASMAC“, Suriya said adding that the policy of liquor prohibition becomes a talking point only during elections. Further in the letter, Surya blamed both the DMK and ADMK saying “Governments incentivizing drinking and inflicting violence on its own people over the past many years should stop immediately.”
He further goes on to say in his letter that people purchase ‘poisonous liquor’ at ₹50 when people don’t have money to buy alcohol from TASMC for ₹150.
Subtly praising the DMK government, Suriya said that just like how the [DMK] government is implementing visionary schemes for the students to progress in education, he called for rehabilitating alcohol addicts and turn it into a movement.
Furthering his buttering of MK Stalin, Suriya goes on to say “Following the short-term measures, I along with the people believe that the Hon’ble Chief Minister will take the best decision in the interest of the people on the issue of liquor prohibition.”
Instead of condemning the DMK government, Suriya expressed his condemnation towards “administration” for not controlling the illegal sale of illicit liquor.
“My strong condemnations to the ‘administration’ for failing to ban the illegal sale of ‘poisonous liquor’. Deepest condolences to the deceased. Prayers to those are in the hospital.”
It is to be noted that Suriya’s letter comes after Vijay had personally visited the victims in the hospital on 20 June 2024.
Suriya and his family – particularly his wife Jyotika and brother Karthi – have indulged in virtue-signaling in an attempt to peddle DMK propaganda. He was one of the frontrunners in peddling anti-NEET rhetoric and making comments against the National Education Policy 2020. His brother Karthi had called for the boycott of the three farm laws that was implemented by the Modi Government ignorant of the fact that such laws were already in place in Tamil Nadu. His wife, actress Jyothika, who previously advocated for constructing schools and hospitals instead of temples.
After the DMK came to power, Suriya along with his family moved to Mumbai and currently live in a sea-view house allegedly worth ₹70 crore. Despite Suriya residing with his family in Mumbai, armed policemen continue to guard his Chennai residence, courtesy the DMK government in Tamil Nadu.
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Every time the victim brings up Sivaji Krishnamurthy’s abusive rhetoric on the DMK stage, it was disregarded, further fueled by the backing of the DMK sympathizers. Despite his expulsion from the party and subsequent reinstatement for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, he remained unapologetic. Until now, the reasons for his persistence were unclear, but it’s evident now that the DMK is wholeheartedly supporting and endorsing Sivaji Krishnamurthy, almost treating him like an influencer.
During a recent speech, Krishnamurthy displayed slight regret, acknowledging the scrutiny of “Periyavar” (Stalin) and the encouragement of “Chinnavar” (Udhayanidhi Stalin). However, DMK Member of Parliament Dayanidhi Maran praised Krishnamurthy for harshly criticizing opposition parties such as the AIADMK, BJP, etc., shamelessly endorsing and amplifying his provocative speeches as being widely admired by the public.
Speaking at a recent DMK stage at annanagar distributing various schemes on that area Dayanidhi Maran started his speech by thanking the central chennai people for making him a winning candidate. While speaking Dayanidhi Maran said, “Today in Tamil Nadu, after the late Vetri Kondan, the person who is most prominent among the people and in the minds of the people is our beloved brother Sivaji. Memes on YouTube today, whether it is on ADMK, Modi or Annamalai, he is the person who rips them apart. Based on his speech the memes are created. It is so good, and it is enjoyed by people from all walks of life.“
Here are a few excerpts from the speeches of the hate-monger Sivaji Krishnamurthy.
Recent Speech At Kalaignar 101st Birthday Celebration
Criticizing Tamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai, Sivaji provocatively challenged, “He said there won’t be a party called DMK after the elections. ‘Ada g*mala dei’, Do you have the mouth to say it, can you say it?”.
Later mocking former Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, Sivaji remarked, “Now a sister went to Andhra today; Amit Shah sent her with two slaps to her ears. Amit Shah has stated, ‘Be respectful, shut up and keep quiet, if you open your mouth here and there, I will cut and bury you.’ If you look at her face, it’s like that. Today, if you see my sister went to V-Care, straightened all her curly hair straightened and went stylish. This is why we say, isn’t there a saying or not, ‘Even if you call a dog and keep, where will it go? It will go to eat sh*t.” He further went on to say, “She (Tamilisai) holds the mic and says, brother asked before coming, sister asked in how many lakhs will you win? I said by one lakh. My brother has gone up… in jeep (double meaning) … brother has gone up, now two lakhs. Now tell me what should we keep in mouth?”
Then going on a rampage mode against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sivaji Krishnamurthy said, “Now if you say Modi ka means Chandrababu Naidu will put a banana in the mouth, if you open it again, Nitish Kumar will bring the item that is best from North and put it in (the mouth), if you open it more… who is he, Pawan Kalyan right, then there is another one in Maharashtra… Brother has just said two or three only… the epitome of treachery Eknath Shinde right, then Ajit Pawar and Ram Vilas Paswan have one child, If all these people take it and put it in (the mouth), Modi’s mouth will tear, henceforth there will be no Modi Ka Parivar, Modi Ka Guarantee. You should keep it wrapped up and roll up your tail.”
Responding to criticism from Anbumani Ramadoss, President of Pattali Makkal Katchi, who claimed that the DMK has nothing to do with social justice, Sivaji Krishnamurthy retorted, “Go and suck whoever you’ve joined with. Don’t ask us; did you join us?”
Derogatory Speech About Actor/Politician Couple Radhika And Sarath Kumar
On campaign speech endorsing DMK MP Candidate G Selvan from Kanchipuram, Sivaji Krishnamurthy said, “Who is he? Nirodh (Condom) …. Sorry! Sarath Kumar… Even if I go to Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, it will be exactly 1 or 2 O’clock, then I will go home and wake up my wife. She has to be woken up for something right. Don’t you need a reason to wake up your wife? This sister f*c*er has woken her half past two… this Sarath Kumar. She is sleepy, she has come and lie down after giving advertisement to nighties. At half past two, he calls ‘Radhika, Radhika’. Squinting her eyes, she asks what? If you have woken her up for something else, you are a man. Instead, he tells her ‘Modi is calling shall we go?’”
On campaign supporting incumbent DMK Central Chennai MP Dayanidhi Maran, Sivaji Krishnamurthy scorned and verbally attacked actor Sarath Kumar with his wife Radhika in an indecorous manner for merging his party with the BJP. Krishnamurthy said, “He wakes up the sleeping Radhika at two o’clock, ‘wake up Radhika, wake up, shall we go to Modi?’… What kind of survival is this? he says this on stage, ‘At half past two, I asked my wife and she said we can go with Modi, my wife and I came holding hands.”
Derogatory Speech About BJP Leader Khushbu
Addressing the audience at an event to commemorate the 100th birthday of Karunanidhi, Krishnamurthy began by expressing his disdain for Khusbhu Sundar, a former DMK member (and present BJP member) who had defected to another party. He admonished those aspiring to be actors, cautioning them against following in Khusbhu’s footsteps. “If one wants to pursue acting, they must not emulate Khusbhu. She is my old sister-in-law (pazheya Anni), now she is akin to an old vessel that has been refurbished for reuse”.
Derogatory Speech About Tamil Nadu Governor
In January 2023, DMK member Krishnamoorthy known for his crass speeches abused Governor Ravi and threatened to unleash terrorists to shoot and kill him. All this because the Governor did not read out the speech that he was given which led to the DMK insulting him by expunging his speech while he was on the floor of the assembly. He said, “CM is asking us not to scold the Governor. Had he read the speech properly, I would have placed flowers on his feet and thanked him with folded hands. But don’t I have the right to slap him with a slipper if he denies saying Ambedkar’s name? If you deny saying his name, you go to Kashmir. We’ll send a terrorist to shoot and kill you.”
Krishnamoorthy berated the Governor’s decision to rescind the order dismissing Liquor Minister Senthil Balaji. He criticised Ravi’s response to a DMK petition requesting the reallocation of Senthil Balaji’s portfolios. Krishnamoorthy highlighted the Governor’s perceived flip-flop, stating, “You said it was wrong, you said you won’t accept. If you were born to your mother, you should have been strong about your stand, ng*tha, you changed it.”
Derogatory Speech About BJP Leaders
In another DMK stage speech, Sivaji Krishnamurthy, made derogatory remarks on VP Duraisamy stating, “There is a person called VP Duraisamy, we welcomed him here with garland at Arivalayam and gave him sit a General Secretary post, but he goes there (to BJP), stands and says, Sir Sir to Annamalai, begging for a chance to speak. He goes to Karunagarajan and says, Sir, can I speak? He also goes away saying “poda *Beep*(mayire)”, VP Duraisamy is an example of what will happen if you leave the place where you have respect and go to the place where you have no respect, you will be beaten to death with chappals.” later called him “Poda Porambokku,” called BJP leader H Raja, “Echakalai“.
Derogatory Speech About AIADMK Leaders
Krishnamurthy used Tamil slurs like “Lavade Ka Baal,” “Baadu,” and “Pottai,” leveling numerous accusations against the ex-minister Jayakumar. Allegedly, Krishnamurthy claimed that a girl named Sindhu, who sought employment from Jayakumar, was made pregnant. Additionally, he asserted that in Palaverkaadu, Jayakumar is maintaining another girl named Sumithra, who has become a two-time councilor. Furthermore, he completed the narrative by stating that in Royapuram, a woman named Nagamma he concluded the matter under the guise of securing her councilor seat.
Regarding this, we may never determine which speech Chennai Central DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran was impressed with Sivaji Krishnamurthy referring to when he said, “it is so good and it is enjoyed by people from all walks of life.”
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