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Dravidian Model Of Governance: TN’s Transport Department And Law Enforcement At Loggerheads?

By
The Commune
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In the midst of the ongoing dispute between state transport department and the law enforcement regarding complimentary rides on government buses, police authorities have begun imposing penalties on buses for various infractions.

Over the past day, 22 buses parked in no-parking zones opposite the Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus (KCBT) in Kilambakkam have been fined. Previously, the Tambaram police had issued warnings to buses against halting at unauthorized locations along the Chennai-Trichy national highway, citing traffic obstruction concerns. Those buses that disregarded this directive and stopped to drop off passengers were fined ₹1,000 rupees on 22 May and 23 May 2024.

In Semmencherry, a government-operated mofussil bus traveling on the Chennai-Puducherry route was penalized ₹1,000 for a parking violation and impeding vehicular movement. In another instance, a driver from the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), named Subramanian, was fined ₹1,000 for failing to stop at the designated area. Elsewhere in Tamil Nadu, instances of buses being overloaded with passengers and exceeding speed limits have been reported.

Police, who had previously shown leniency towards traffic violations committed by government buses, have recently intensified enforcement following mixed reactions on social media regarding the Nanguneri incident.

The traffic police fined 3 government bus drivers ₹500 each in Valliyur, Tirunelveli for not wearing seat belts and not wearing uniform properly.

Government buses in Erode, Chennai were penalized with fine for breaking traffic regulations by driving on one-way streets and no parkings.

The employees of the transportation department declined to allow free transportation for the police, even when presented with a warrant. According to regulations, they are entitled to complimentary travel, but the department employees still refused.

Context

The ongoing conflict between the two department began recently and unfolded against the setting of a situation involving a police officer three days ago. The officer boarded a government bus bound for Thoothukudi via Tirunelveli at the Nanguneri court. When the conductor requested a ticket from the constable, he contended that, being a government employee, he had the right to travel for free. This viewpoint was enetered into an arguement.

The conductor insisted that policemen need a warrant to travel for free; otherwise, they must buy a ticket. The policeman refused and an argument ensued, with the exchange being captured on video and spreading widely on social media.

In response, the transport department issued a statement clarifying that policemen cannot travel on government buses without paying unless they have a warrant. They reiterated that policemen must purchase tickets if they don’t have a warrant and recommended departmental action against the Nanguneri policeman involved. Condemning the transport department’s action, Annamalai criticized the lack of communication regarding the free travel policy, noting that it has been three years since the Chief Minister’s announcement.

In this regard,  Annamalai in his official X handle stated that, “In the grant request for the year 2021-2022, when Chief Minister Stalin himself has announced free travel in buses within the working district, how is it justified to harass policeman Arumuga pandi like this?”

“It is surprising that even after three years the notification of the Chief Minister’s demand for grants has not been communicated to the transport corporations. I would like to advise to inform all the District Transport Corporations immediately about this announcement and immediately implement the announcement of free bus travel for policemen in the working districts across Tamil Nadu, and I insist that no action including departmental action should be taken against Policeman Arumugapandi.”

Anna Trade Union Secretary Meets Press

In light of this the secretary of the Anna Thozhir Sangam (Anna Trade Union) met reporters over the government’s apathy.

Reporter: “Day before yesterday, in Nanguneri, a conductor insisted a police officer had no ticket and should get a ticket. Similarly, a bus has been fined in Kilambakkam today, how do you see this?”

Anna Union State secretary Kamalakannan replied, “Everyone who travels on government transport should get a ticket, it is a fact, it is a duty, and that is the rule. If the policeman had a warrant, he could have showed and left, but there was no warrant. Our conductor insisted that he should take a ticket. Immediately there was an argument, and today I heard that they initiated an inquiry. What does the police department do in the meantime, saying, ‘You ask us for a ticket, I will take care of you’. Yesterday, they have filed a case. A fine of one thousand rupees was imposed on a driver. “

“If you see what’s the fine, A vehicle coming from Maduranthakam, that goes to Koyambedu, whenever it comes, the vehicle will stop on the opposite side of Kilambakkam, two or three passengers will get off and enter (Kilambakkam) from that side. Even the police will help them (to cross) at the bus stand, this vehicle will go straight up the bridge and reach Koyambedu. A fine of five hundred rupees has been imposed on this vehicle for parking at no parking and a fine of five hundred rupees for parking the vehicle disturbing the public, totaling one thousand rupees. This is strongly condemned.” he added.

Later, Kamalakannan expressed his disappointment over the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to prematurely open the Kilambakkam bus stand without completing the necessary work, all in a rush to celebrate the centenary of Kalaignar, the father of Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister, MK Stalin.

Kamalakannan stated, “The government has hastily opened this bus stand on a emergency basis. We all suggested that it should have been tweaked a bit more. However, They opened this incomplete bus stand hastily for the sole reason of naming and celebrating the centenary of his father Kalaignar.”

He further explained how a bus traveling from the south must pass the bus stand, descend a bridge for three-quarters of a kilometer, make a U-turn, and head back to the bus stand. Upon leaving, it must travel one kilometer towards Urapakkam and make another U-turn. This three-kilometer detour for entry and exit is unnecessary he said.

“Considering that three kilometers of travel consumes one liter of diesel, and one liter of diesel costs ₹100 rupees today, the cost for 2000 buses is substantial. It’s a significant loss that could have been avoided with better planning.“, he said.

“Moreover, there should be a cut-through to allow the bus to enter and exit more efficiently. Inside the bus stand, there is only one ATM, leading to long queues. A traffic signal should be installed for better traffic management. The bus stand lacks facilities and seems to have been opened hastily on an emergency basis without proper planning. This situation needs immediate attention and improvement.”, he further added.

 

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Radia Tapes Resurfaces On Social Media, Reveals DMK MP A Raja’s Intricate Political Maneuvering For Cabinet Positions Amidst DMK’s Internal Politics

By
The Commune
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Once again, the internet has resurfaced telephonic conversations between Niira Radia, a political lobbyist in India, the former Indian telecom minister and DMK MP A Raja, which were recorded by the Indian Income Tax Department in 2008–09.

These tapes were considered allegedly paving the way for the 2G scam and prompting stronger checks on the media. Niira Radia, who operated a public relations firm called ‘Vaishnavi Communications,’ became the subject of CBI investigations. With authorization from the Home Ministry, the Indian Income Tax Department tapped Radia’s phone lines for 300 days in 2008–2009 as part of investigations into possible money laundering, restricted financial practices, and tax evasion.

In 2010, the Central Bureau of Investigation announced they had 5,851 recordings of Radia’s phone conversations, some of which detailed her attempts to broker deals related to the 2G spectrum sale. The tapes appear to show how Radia tried to use certain media personnel to influence the decision to appoint DMK’s A Raja as telecom minister.

The recorded conversations between Niira Radia and prominent figures, referred to as the “Radia Tapes,” include discussions with DMK MP A Raja.

Political Maneuvering Related to Cabinet Appointments

In this conversation (Presumably), Niira Radia and A Raja discuss political maneuvering related to cabinet appointments and the influence of key figures. Radia informs Raja that journalist Barkha Dutt has been in contact with the Prime Minister’s Office and relayed that while there is no issue with Raja, there is a problem with another politician, Baalu. Raja emphasizes the need to discuss these matters with their Leader and suggests that the concerns about Baalu should be communicated discreetly to the Congress party, possibly through Ahmed Patel. They also discuss the issue of Alagiri’s dissatisfaction with Maran receiving a cabinet position despite Alagiri being a senior leader, and Raja proposes that Maran could be accommodated in his current ministry to avoid further controversy. Radia agrees to convey these messages and suggestions to the relevant parties.

Radia: Hello?

A Raja: Raja here.

Radia: Hi! I got a message from Barkha Dutt just now.

Raja: Huh?

Radia: Barkha Dutt

Raja: What does she say?

Radia: She says… that she has been following up the story with Prime Minister’s Office tonight. In fact, she was the one who told me that Sonia Gandhi went there. She says that he has no problem with you, but he has a problem with Baalu.

Raja: But it has to be discussed with Leader.

Radia: Yeah, yeah… he has to discuss with the Leader. He has to tell

Raja: It will be discussed in the morning, why unnecessarily, Congress… tie-up is going out.

Radia: No, but then the question is about Alagiri, no?

Raja: Huh?

Radia: Alagiri’s people are saying, why is Maran getting Cabinet when he is such a senior leader himself?

Raja: That is different, but all these things must be explored and disclosed.

Radia: That’s right. That’s right. I told her to get Congress.

Raja: At least, one to one, let it be disclosed to Leader.

Radia: One to one?

Raja: One to one. Somebody should give a message, at least in a sealed cover, that they are having serious problems with Baalu.

Radia: From Congress, right?

Raja: Yea.

Radia: Okay, I’ll tell her. She is talking to Ahmed Patel, so I will talk to him.

Raja: Let him call at least over phone. Sir, this is problem… we are having high regard, we are having no problem with Raja, but problem is Baalu. Tell.

Radia: Then how will you resolve the other problem?

Raja: Other problems we will take care of slowly, because now Leader comes down.

Radia: Uh-huh.

Raja: Don’t worry.

Radia: Now Leader comes down to three, no?

Raja: Comes down for three

Radia: Yeah.

Raja: Even you are saying that Maran is not fit for Infrastructure. He is having controversy, alright, let him be accommodated in the existing ministry… at least we will suggest.

Radia: Maran?

Raja: Hmm… you suggest, you send a message.

Radia: Okay.

(Next, Tape Continues…)

In this conversation (Presumably), Niira Radia and A Raja discuss the internal dynamics and power struggles within the Dravidian party (DMK), particularly regarding the appointment of ministers. Radia informs Raja that she has been speaking to Kanimozhi (referring as Kani) and that the party leader believes Raja should be present due to his importance in the Dalit dispensation. They talk about the challenges of justifying multiple family members in ministerial positions, with Raja expressing that there might be difficulty justifying three family members’ appointments. They discuss the roles of other party members such as Dayanidhi Maran (referred to as Daya) and Alagiri, with Raja noting that Alagiri is aware of Maran’s negative campaign against him. Radia reassures Raja that efforts are being made to manage media narratives and mentions her communication with Sunil Mittal, instructing him to cooperate with Raja. Throughout the conversation, they navigate the political maneuvers and strategize their positions within the party and government appointments.

Radia: Hi!

Raja: Hello?

Radia: Hi!

Raja: Tell me.

Radia: Mr Raja?

Raja: Yes?

Radia: Niira

Raja: Tell me, Niira, anything?

Radia: I sent you an SMS. I’ve been speaking to Kani, so I just thought that, basically what they are saying is that you should be there.

Raja: Huh?

Radia: Leader generally is saying that you should be there, because of the, you know, the Dalit dispensation, all that, you know. The Dravidian, the party, and all that… saying that Leader, if it was left to him, he would have focused on the party first. This is unfortunate that his family is coming in the way and Cho Ramaswamy has given a favorable remark that it should be limited to this thing.

Raja: Okay.

Radia: But I’ve been talking to Kani, she spoke to me, she said, ‘No independent.’ They are not giving independent… just now.

Raja: My case is clear, huh?

Radia: Yours is clear, yeah. Your case was cleared last night only.

Raja: Okay.

Radia:  No, but what is happening with Daya?

Raja: Huh?

Radia: Daya?

Raja: Rest of the thing is… Textiles or Fertilisers.

Radia: Not for Daya.

Raja: Either of them.

Radia: But Alagiri or Daya? Only one can come, no?

Raja: No, two. Two can come.

Radia: Both?

Raja: Baalu will be the problem. I hope.

Radia: I think that will be difficult for the Leader to justify three family members.

Raja: That is it, that is… (chuckles) everybody knows.

Radia: No, no, she said that. Kani told me this last night, that’s what the father told her yesterday.

Raja: Oh!

Radia: That for him to justify three family members will become very difficult. He recognises that problem.

Raja: What can we do? We’ll see, let us wait.

Radia: Yeah. I think he will have to relook at that. You’re all meeting him individually now? Or the meeting is still going on?

Raja: Not at all, not at all.

Radia: Narayanan’s (National Security Advisor at the time) meeting is going on?

Raja: Narayanan’s meeting is over. He has gone to Delhi, with cover.

Radia: He’s gone to?

Raja: He has gone to catch the flight… with cover.

Radia: Narayanan, yeah?

Raja: List, list…with the list, he has gone out.

Radia: He has gone out with the list, no?

Raja: I didn’t know what is inside the cover.

Radia: And Kani? Is with father?

Raja: Maybe yes… maybe she knows.

Radia: I will call her now. And you are not there?

Raja: I am not yet there.

Radia: You’re not there? And Maran? Maran is there, no?

Raja: There, yes.

Radia: Why you didn’t go?

Raja: I didn’t go.

Radia: Huh?

Raja: Alright… why should we go?

Radia: You should be there, no?

Raja: No problem… morning I met, and thereafter I came back for another work.

Radia: And Alagiri… he knows what Maran has been saying about him?

Raja: It is known to Alagiri.

Radia: It is, no?

Raja: It is known to Alagiri, but he cannot talk with father… timely he will speak, only thing is, Maran will start the campaign against me.

Radia: Hmm

Raja: That has to be taken care of.

Radia: You have to fight differently huh?.

Raja: Hmm… he may tell the press Prime Minister is coming again, this and that, spectrum…

Radia: No, no, we are handling, don’t worry. We have to take so much off, you know, even Congress had to make that statement, no? I spoke to Sunil Mittal, did Chandoliya tell you?

Raja: I didn’t know

Radia: I told him to stop. I told him, it doesn’t help.

Raja: Hmm. Tell Sunil Mittal, you have to work along with Raja for another five years. So, don’t…

Radia: I told him that. I told him that. But then you also have to distance yourself from Anil, no.

 

(Next, Tape Continues…)

In this conversation (presumably), Niira Radia and A Raja discuss the confusion within the Congress party regarding whom to approach within the DMK for negotiations. Radia explains that the Congress is unsure whom to speak to, and she suggests that Kani (Kanimozhi) should be the point of contact to facilitate a meeting with the DMK leader. Raja agrees with this strategy and emphasizes that Kani should make it clear she doesn’t seek any personal gain. Radia expresses the need for Kani to communicate directly with the Leader, especially to clarify that certain DMK members, Baalu and Maran, will not be given infrastructure portfolios. Raja supports the idea and advises Kani to convey the Congress’s concerns to the Leader, ensuring that the right message is delivered. They both recognize the confusion caused by Maran’s presence at a UPA meeting, which mistakenly signaled he was the main negotiator.

Radia: Hi!

Rajan: Ma’am, Rajan ma’am. Ma’am i’ll give it to the Mantri ma’am.

Radia: Huh. (The call holds with music)

Rajan: Ma’am, ma’am one second (The call holds with music)

Raja: Tell me, Niira.

Radia: The thing is that the Congress has been totally confused as to who they need to speak to.

Raja: Huh?

Radia: Who they need to speak to in the DMK.

Raja: Ah… somebody should fly to Leader.

Radia: No, no… That is why, I am now… they’re going to speak to Kani in a little while, and then Kani is going to take them to Leader directly, and let Kani…

Raja: That is good, that is good.

Radia: Yeah? I have done… just told them that, because they’re completely confused who to talk to. Yeah?

Raja: Let them talk with Kani.

Radia: Yeah, but Kani should also be sensible enough to say that she does not want anything for herself. No? I have told her that…

Raja: Hmm.

Radia: But you also make sure.

Raja: No problem.

Radia: I told them. I told them that whatever…

Raja: See, tell Kani, let her call Leader—‘This is the problem, shall I bring the people?’

Radia: Yeah, because what they’re saying is that they will not give Infrastructure to Baalu and Maran. They should say that to Leader directly, no?

Raja: No problem. Look, see… let them go along with Kani, and let them tell that we are having problem with these fellows.

Radia: That’s right. That’s what they have to do… they were confused. What happened is—for the UPA meeting, Maran went along. So they think Maran is the interlocutor, he is the person who’s going to talk, so there is this…

Raja: Not at all. He came for assistance, that’s all

Radia: No, I know, but you see this is a wrong message that has gone out, and they don’t know.

 

(Next, Tape Continues…)

In the conversation (presumably), Niira Radia and A Raja are discussing political dynamics within their party and the perceptions held by Congress leaders. Radia initiates the conversation stating that Kanimozhi is okay with a certain situation, also Radia informs Raja about the narrative Maran has been spreading in Delhi. According to Maran, Alagiri doesn’t know English, is a criminal, and has not studied beyond the 5th standard. Maran also suggests that he and Stalin will be the only ones left to run the party as the current leader is aging and won’t be around much longer. This implies that the Congress would be better off doing business with him as he controls Stalin. Raja acknowledges this information and mentions that he has already shared it with Alagiri, who subsequently discussed it with the party leader. Radia emphasizes that Maran has also stated that he is the only point of contact in Delhi as Stalin will remain in the state. Radia continues by highlighting Maran’s propaganda efforts and warns Raja about the type of manipulation Maran might attempt and Raja acknowledges this and seems aware of the type of propaganda Maran could manage. Overall, the conversation revolves around internal power struggles and manipulative tactics within the DMK party, specifically regarding the roles of Alagiri and Stalin, and Maran’s attempts to influence the party’s dynamics.

Radia: Raja, how are you?

Raja: Haan. What she is telling, Kani is telling?

Radia: She’s telling that she’s okay about it. She has no problem…

Raja: Hmm.

Radia: But the only thing is that somebody has to go talk to Alagiri, which you have to do.

Raja: Hmm.

Radia: And tell him how Maran has gone and told…

Raja: Haan, I already spoke with him, I already spoke with him.

Radia: You told him what he has told the Congress leaders in Delhi?

Raja: I know. So who planted in the minds of the Congress saying that Alagiri doesn’t know English. I know.

Radia: No, no, no, no…. not only that. Not only that. That he and Stalin tomorrow will be the only ones left to run the party because the old man is senile and he is not going to be around any longer, and therefore Congress will be happy doing business with him because it will be him… him eventually, and he controls Stalin.

Raja: Hmm.

Radia: This is what he has said.

Raja: Oh, ho, ho, ho!

Radia: And that Alagiri is criminal…

Raja: Hmm.

Radia: And he has not even studied more than 5th standard.

Raja: Oh!

Radia: That’s the exact thing that he has told.

Raja: Okay, okay.

Radia: You go and tell him this, no?

Raja: No, I shared with Alagiri… Alagiri in turn went to speak with Leader.

Radia: No, but he has also said this—that in Delhi, I am the only one that you have to deal with eventually because, any case, Stalin will remain in the state.

Raja: I know, see, I know what type of propaganda he will manage.

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NIA Raids Expose Link Between Anti-NEET Petrol Bombing “Activist” Karukka Vinoth And Prostitution Syndicate Involving School Girls In Chennai

By
The Commune
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An unfolding situation in Tamil Nadu has led the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to discover that a woman who facilitated the release of criminal ‘Karukka’ Vinoth on bail for his involvement in a petrol bomb attack at the Raj Bhavan, is implicated in a sex trafficking operation involving underage girls.

Karukka Vinoth, a 42-year-old city resident, hurled two petrol bombs at the Raj Bhavan, the Governor’s House in Guindy, Chennai, on October 2023. His actions were reportedly a protest against the “NEET Exams”. Prior to this incident, he had also targeted the Tamil Nadu BJP office in T Nagar with a petrol bomb. Following his arrest, he was incarcerated in Puzhal Jail. Upon his release on bail, he associated himself with the prohibited ‘Popular Front of India’ (PFI).

In light of these events, the NIA initiated an investigation into potential terror angle in the Raj Bhavan attack, leading them to question who had secured Vinoth’s bail. This inquiry led to raids on the residences of Vinoth and his associates, including the home of a 37-year-old woman named Nadia, located on Thomas Road, T Nagar, Chennai. It was apparently Nadia who bailed out Karukka Vinoth after spending several lakhs.

Important documents were confiscated during the searches at her house. A subsequent examination of Nadia’s mobile phone revealed explicit images of young girls, prompting the authorities to alert the Anti-Prostitution Division of the Chennai Central Crime Branch.

The police then began surveillance of Nadia’s activities, uncovering her involvement in a sex trafficking operation targeting schoolgirls, conducted from a location on 2nd Street, Valasaravasakkam, Jai Nagar, Chennai.

Nadia, along with six accomplices, was arrested by the Chennai police’s anti-vice squad on charges of coercing schoolgirls, all classmates of her daughter from middle and lower-middle-class families, into prostitution. Two teenage girls, aged 17 and 18, were rescued from the operation by the police following a tip-off about the racket. According to a report 170 obscene videos were found.

According to the police, Nadia targeted her daughter’s schoolmates, befriending them under the guise of offering dance classes and beautician courses as a means of part-time income. Over time, she selected her victims and enticed them with cash amounts ranging from 25,000 to 35,000. The girls were coached to fabricate stories to their families when they needed to stay overnight or travel to other cities with clients. Some of these clients, it was revealed, had taken the girls to Hyderabad and Delhi.

Nadia threatened the girls who resisted her operation with the release of explicit videos to their parents. She selected her clients through social media, personally contacting them to arrange transactions. Some of these clients, older men from Hyderabad and Coimbatore, expressed a preference for schoolgirls and were willing to pay a premium.

Alongside Nadia, the police apprehended several other individuals involved in the operation — Ramachandra, 42, Sumathi, 43, Maya Oli, 29, Jayashree, 43, and Ramandran, 70, all from various parts of Chennai, and Ashok Kumar, 31, from Coimbatore. Seven mobile phones and a car were seized from the accused.

The accused were presented before a magistrate and subsequently placed in judicial custody. The victims are currently receiving counselling from officials of the District Child Protection Unit, Child Line, and Child Welfare Committee.

(With inputs from Dinamalar & TOI)

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“I Was Pressurized To Sell My Company To A Particular Person”: Aircel’s Founder C Sivasankaran On Congress Era of Doing Business

By
The Commune
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Aircel, once a prominent player in India’s telecom sector, stood out for its innovation and connectivity. Founded by Chinnakannan Sivasankaran, the company gained significant traction but faced considerable challenges, including intense competition and regulatory obstacles. Aircel exited the market in February 2018.

In a recent episode of Raj Shamani’s podcast ‘Figuring Out – The Real Reason Why Aircel Failed – The Rise & Fall Of Aircel,‘ Sivasankaran shared his experiences from a decade ago, during the UPA era, contrasting them with the current business environment under the Modi regime.

Sivasankaran recalled a time when burgeoning businesses in India faced substantial pressure. He highlighted the coercive nature of these pressures, stating, “If your business started growing, you were pressured to ‘sell to a particular person’.”

When asked about the sale of Aircel and his earnings from it, Sivasankaran mentioned, “I just made a partly sum of ₹3400 crores. If I would have sold it to AT&T, I would have got 8 Billion.” He explained that he couldn’t sell it to others back then because “India was not like this a decade ago. Today, no one can pressure you.” Host Shamani asked, “why didn’t you sell it?” Sivasankaran replied that “I can’t. Because India was not like this. Today no one can pressurize you.” The host interrupted and asked, “But, earlier it was like that”, Sivasankaran replied, “Absolutely!”

Later Sivasankaran added, “That was 10 years back. Now you build a business, no one can pressurize you. Now it is liberalised India. You can do what you want.”

Regarding Aircel’s exit from the market, the company shut down due to financial difficulties. Malaysia’s Maxis Telecom, which acquired a 74 percent stake in Aircel for USD 1.08 billion in 2005, owned the company. By 2017, Aircel was grappling with severe financial issues and eventually filed for bankruptcy in 2018.

As of October 2019, Aircel owed approximately ₹12,389 crore to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in license fees and spectrum usage charges. The company attempted to sell its assets, including its tower business, to pay off its debts but failed to find a buyer and went into liquidation.

(With Inputs From FPJ)

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Tamil Nadu Congress Leader EVKS Elangovan Demands BJP To Serve Beef To Him And His Partymen

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The Commune
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Tamil Nadu Congress Leader EVKS Elangovan has demanded that the BJP serve beef to him and his party members in response to Annamalai’s comments on providing food for Congress.

This heated exchange started when PM Narendra Modi highlighted the mysterious disappearance of the keys to the Ratna Bhandar, the treasure house of the Puri Jagannath Temple, which have reportedly been missing for six years in Odisha’s campaign rally.

“When keys of our own houses are not found, we pray to Lord Jagannath and seek his blessings to find the keys… But keys of the Ratna Bhandar have been missing for six years,” Modi remarked during his speech, questioning the transparency and governance of the BJD-led administration.

He further pressed the issue, stating, “All of Odisha wants to know about the findings of the inquiry committee report on the missing keys of the Ratna Bhandar, but the BJD has suppressed it. BJD’s silence is further deepening people’s doubt on the issue.”

During another rally in Cuttack, PM Modi hinted at rumors concerning the key’s whereabouts, provocatively suggesting, “People say that the key of Shri Ratna Bhandar has gone to Tamil Nadu. Who sent it to Tamil Nadu?” This remark was seen as an indirect reference to V. K. Pandian, a close aide of Chief Minister Naik, who is originally from Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu Congress Party leader Selvaperunthagai said, “If the Tamils ​​are insulted or the Tamil language is insulted in the future, Bharatiya Janata Party has no chance to exist in Tamil Nadu. If Modi and Amit Shah do not apologize unconditionally to the people of Tamil Nadu within a week, the Congress party will besiege the BJP office in Tamil Nadu.”

In a counter-response, Tamil Nadu BJP State President Annamalai retorted, “I learned that the Tamil Nadu State President of the Congress Party has announced that he is going to lay siege to the Tamil Nadu BJP head office. If our office announces the date of arrival in advance, it will be convenient to arrange food for the ten people coming. To all those who come, we can give a book on the betrayals of DMK and Congress to Tamils ​​as a gift. We have decided to upload a video on social media on that day showing how DMK and Congress are enemies of Tamils. Therefore, I request the Tamil Nadu State President of the Congress Party to let our state head office know in advance only the upcoming date.”

Responding to this, Congress leader E. V. K. S. Elangovan added another layer to the heated exchange, saying, “If we go there (TN BJP office) we need non-veg food. We like beef. So we need non-veg food and beef. We will give them 2 days of time.”

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Dhruv Rathee, A Hindu Phobic Rabid Propoganda Machine Of AAP And Congress

By
The Commune
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Dhruv Rathee’s propaganda during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections has reached its peak, actively supporting and bolstering the Congress and AAP. This can essentially be described as Anti-BJP propaganda. His narratives, often propagated by sympathizers and left-leaning liberals, are unfounded. Despite these claims being debunked repeatedly, Rathee shamelessly persists in spreading them, showing no remorse and continuing to profit from these propaganda.

The current focus on Dhruv Rathee’s propaganda and alignment arises from his persistent pattern of selectively presenting information that suit his narrative, despite being debunked numerous times. Even in discussions regarding the AAP MP Swati Maliwal case, Rathee strategically omits crucial details. For instance, he fails to mention that Sanjay Singh admitted Bibhav’s misconduct towards Swati and assured that appropriate action would be taken. Furthermore, Rathee neglects to address the submission of blank CCTV footage from the CM’s house to the Delhi police, the documented injuries on Swati’s left leg and right cheek as per the AIIMS report, and Bibhav’s erasure of data from his phone before handing it over to authorities. Instead, he cherry-picks points aligning with AAP’s agenda and concludes with diversionary tactics. Thus, it’s imperative to call out Dhruv Rathee, who sympathizes with AAP, for his biased portrayal of events.

 

Below Are Some Of The False Claims, Propaganda, And Hypocrisy Of Dhruv Rathee

  • Statue of Unity Propaganda: On 1 November 2018, Dhruv Rathee released a video on his YouTube channel titled “Statue of Unity: The Harsh Reality | Analysis by Dhruv Rathee.” In this video, Rathee argued that there is little reason to believe that the Statue of Unity would attract more tourists than India’s top historical landmarks such as the Taj Mahal or Amber Fort. He asserted that the statue of Sardar Patel is primarily a symbol of political significance and does not enhance India’s cultural and historical heritage. From an economic standpoint, Rathee deemed the statue impractical. He noted that the Taj Mahal, India’s most visited tourist site, generates an annual revenue of ₹25 crore from 8 million visitors. Rathee predicted it would be overly optimistic to expect the Statue of Unity to draw even a tenth of that number. He claimed that even if the statue were to match the popularity of the Taj Mahal, it would take over 120 years to break even, not including ongoing maintenance costs, making profitability seem unattainable. He  never let his hope down prayed and begged in another video in 21 November 2019 titled, “Statue of Unity: First Year Performance“. But he got a slap on the face when in 2023 TOI reported, the Statue of Unity experienced its busiest year, with a record-breaking 5 million visitors. This influx generated over ₹400 crore in revenue by October 2023, marking the highest annual footfall for the site to date.

  • Unnao case Propoganda: On 11 May 2018, Rathee propagated in his social media that the CBI had confirmed rape charges against BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. However, the CBI later slapped these claims, criticizing the dissemination of false and sensationalized stories. In an official statement, the CBI clarified, “In response to media queries related to a news item published today in a National Daily, it is stated that investigation in Unnao case is still continuing. CBI has not given any update/conclusion/views with respect to the case to any mediaperson. All such stories related to Unnao case published/broadcast in the media recently are purely speculative.“

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  • Dravidian Model propaganda of building hospitals: On 17 April, 2021, Rathee posted a message aimed at generating sympathy, criticizing the BJP for spending enormous sums on various projects: ₹3000 crore on the Statue of Unity, ₹20,000 crore on the Central Vista project, ₹300 crore on the Ram Mandir, and ₹700 crore on the BJP’s new party office. He argued that if this money had been spent on hospitals and healthcare facilities, countless lives could have been saved. However, it’s important to note that the funds for the Ram Mandir and the BJP’s new party office come from private sources, not public money. This time Rathee’s post was fact-checked and debunked by the UP government, which emphasized the need to read full news reports rather than just headlines.

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  • Spreading fake news about collapse of Sattarghat Bridge in Bihar: In July 2021, Rathee, his peddler buddy Mohammed Zubair and the members of Congress claimed that a section of the Sattarghat Bridge over the Gandak River in Bihar’s Gopalganj district had collapsed due to heavy rains that caused increased water flow. They asserted that the bridge, which had been constructed at a cost of ₹263 crore and inaugurated by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar just 29 days earlier, had suffered significant damage. However, the peddlers lie didn’t stand long as the claim was quickly refuted by the Bihar government’s public relations department. They clarified that it was actually the approach road to a small, older 18-meter-long bridge, located about 2 kilometers from the Sattarghat Bridge, that had been washed away. They assured the public that the main 1.4 km long Sattarghat Bridge remained entirely intact and safe. Image
  • Dhruv Rathee’s COVID pandemic fear mongering opinions:In Dhruv Rathee’s analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic during 2019-20, he initially advised against panicking over the new COVID-19 virus, suggesting that the threat was limited to outside of India. Later he propagated that, “people living outside of China have nothing to worry about,” suggesting that India performs poor in hospital facilities. However, his perspective shifted significantly as the situation evolved.
  • Modi’s Model Village propaganda: In a bid to undermine Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dhruv Rathee posted images purportedly showing a model village in a state of disrepair, with dilapidated toilets and garbage, mocking Modi’s Swachh Bharat initiative. However, an independent fact-checker later debunked Rathee’s claims, providing evidence that the same locations were actually well-maintained. This revelation suggested that the post was a deliberate attempt to tarnish the Prime Minister’s reputation and discredit the efforts of the public and local administration.
  • Ladakh Propoganda: Posting a video of General seceretary of Youth Congress of UT of Ladakh, Dhruv Rathee claimed him (Tundub Nubu) to be a local resident complaining about the lack of facilities in the area. However, this video was debunked as propaganda when Tundub Nubu Cheetha’s social media account surfaced, revealing the misleading nature of the claims made by Dhruv Rathee and the Congress regarding the situation in Ladakh.
  • Whatsapp university propaganda:  Another instance of false information, highlighting his investigative abilities, is when Rathee shared the claim, “Do you remember the news about Mumbai’s income tax department building was on fire & fire burnt all the file related to Nirav Modi?” The very next day, the tax department slapped them, debunking the claim by asserting,”News reports appearing in some sections of media alleging that records/documents relating to investigation of Nirav Modi/Mehul Choksi have been destroyed in the Scindia House fire in ITOffice,Mumbai are completely false & misdirected.“

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Hypocrite Dhruv Rathee

  • Siva Sena Vs Sachin Piot: Dhruv Rathee displays blatant hypocrisy, showing clear favoritism towards Congress and AAP allies. When it comes to political shifts, his stance varies significantly. He readily supports Shiv Sena, praising their actions despite their alliance break, yet he laments and curses Sachin Pilot when the latter leaves Congress to potentially join BJP. Rathee’s double standards are evident as he expressed, “only cowards and power hungry politcians join a party of opposite ideology.”
  • Did you know that Dhruv Rathee was previously staunchly opposed to the Congress party, even making videos exposing its various scandals? He outlined a series of these scandals, stating, “Have you heard of Congress corruption? In the history of independent India, such rampant corruption has never been witnessed. From the 2G scam to the 3G scam, from the Adarsh scam to the Satyam scam, from the Colgate scam to the CWG scam, from the solar scam to the cash-for-vote scam, the list seems endless. In this regard, the Congress party deserves zero.” However, despite his past criticisms, he is currently seen as supporting the party, working tirelessly for a party known for its corruption.
  • Even went as far as effortlessly spreading messages of Rahul Gandhi via his personal social media account, despite declaring himself to be a neutral influencer.

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  • Dhruv Rathee has been critical of YouTubers who promote betting apps, yet he has engaged in promoting cryptocurrency himself. He even featured a sponsored segment in one of his videos, claiming that PNP Cryptocurrency is the world’s first regulated crypto. This claim raises eyebrows, as even those with a basic understanding of cryptocurrency know that it operates in a decentralized manner and cannot be regulated by governments. This is an example of his IQ level.

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Hindu Phobic Dhruv Rathee

  •  Hindu Phobic Comedy is Democratic Right: In a video supporting Munawar Faruqui and Kunal Kamra, Dhruv Rathee addresses the cancellation of their shows over allegations of Hinduphobic comedy. Rathee contends that the way these comedians are being treated contradicts the principles of democracy and law and order in India. He asserts that the controversy arises from jokes by Munawar and Kunal that have been misinterpreted and taken out of context, leading to claims that they were offensive to Hindu deities.
  • Equating Ramayana to Spider man: In another interview, Dhruv Rathee, who identifies as an atheist and does not support idol worship similar to the views of Islamists and followers of Abrahamic religions, expressed his skepticism about the historicity of the Ramayana and Mahabharata despite some claims of historical evidence. Rathee remarked, “When I was around 7-8 years old, I often heard stories about gods and questioned their validity. They didn’t seem real to me. I listened to many stories about the Ramayana and Mahabharata during my childhood, including tales of armies of monkeys. No one could provide a satisfactory explanation when I asked about it.”He continued, “Using critical thinking and logical reasoning, I concluded that these stories are not real; they simply don’t make sense.” Rathee also addressed claims that the Ramayana is historical due to the existence of a man-made bridge between India and Sri Lanka. “People argue that the bridge’s existence proves the Ramayana’s historicity, but this is a shallow level of thinking,” Rathee compared this reasoning to the Spider-Man movies, noting, “Just because New York exists in reality and also appears in Spider-Man movies, it doesn’t mean Spider-Man is real.”
  •  BJP received Electoral bond money from ‘Beef’ exporting Company: Dhruv Rathee, on his X handle,  claimed, “Did you know? Electoral Bond data reveals that BJP received crores of money from India’s top beef exporting company.” However, his assertion was swiftly debunked by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. She clarified that the export of meat from oxen, calves, cows, and bulls is prohibited in India. This ban aligns with the country’s cultural and religious values, as the cow holds a sacred status for a large segment of the population. The government’s policy on this matter has been steadfast, making any contrary claims unfounded.

This article is based on the X post by @Kisna1504

https://twitter.com/Kisna1504/status/1792805451618541968

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Kerala Congress Likens CPM To An International Terrorist Organization As Pinarayi Vijayan Honours ‘Comrades’ Who Died Making Crude Bombs

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The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) faces controversy surrounding the construction of a memorial dedicated to two of its members who died while manufacturing explosives in East Chettakandi, Kannur 9 years ago. Following the revelation of a poster announcing the memorial’s inauguration, both the Congress and the BJP have criticized the CPM, alleging that the incident highlights the party’s involvement in bomb-making as a political tactic.

The memorial, erected by the ruling party, commemorates Shaju and Subeesh, residents of Panoor Chettakandi, who lost their lives in a bomb explosion in the politically charged area of Panoor in 2015.

State Secretary M V Govindan is scheduled to inaugurate the memorial during a public event on 22 May 2024. The party’s local committee has planned a large-scale public rally and procession involving party members and leaders as part of the commemoration. Funding for the memorial was raised by the Chettakandi branch committee through donations from party members and supporters in the locality.

K Sudhakaran, the president of KPCC, remarked that the incident reveals the CPM’s stance on terrorism. “The party had distanced itself from the deceased when the blast occurred in 2015. But later, the party observed their death anniversary as martyr’s day. Now, a memorial has been set up for those involved in the criminal activity,” Sudhakaran stated.

“What message is CPM sending to the people of Kerala by setting up a memorial to comrades who were killed while making bombs? CPM is doing the same things in Kerala that terrorist organisations are doing the world over. The fact that the memorial is going to be inaugurated by the CPM state secretary is proof of how much CPM condones terrorism,” He added.

In the meantime, V D Satheesan, the opposition leader, expressed his view that the CPM has transformed into a mafia-like entity, advocating for a culture of bombings and political assassinations. He criticized the construction of memorials for individuals involved in bomb-making, interpreting it as a direct affront to the peace-loving populace of the state.

V D Satheesan said, “CPM in Kerala has been acting as an international terrorist group. They will decide whom to kill and then decide a place and also arrange weapons. They will hire the goondas or criminals or party workers, and they will commit the crime. After committing the crime, the party will save the culprits and someone will be sent to jail and they will protect the family of the person who is jailed. This is the style of a terrorist group. They are encouraging & instructing their party workers to make bombs.”

(With Inputs From TOI)

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“System Is Heavily Biased Against Lower Caste; I Know Since My Granny, Dad & Manmohan Were PM”: Rahul Gandhi Shoots Himself In The Foot, PM Modi Fires Back

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In a moment of self-realization, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi stated on 22 May 2024, that the system is significantly biased against the lower castes. He asserted his deep understanding of this bias due to his unique perspective, having been born into a family of prime ministers, with his grandmother and father holding the office, and later visiting the PM’s residence when Manmohan Singh was in office.

“In the prime minister’s house, when my grandmother and later father were PM and later Manmohan Singh, I used to go, so I know the system from inside. And I am saying the system is aligned against lower castes, in a major way at every level,” Rahul stated.

Rahul emphasized that his insider knowledge allows him to understand the system’s mechanics, including its biases, whom it favors, protects, and oppresses. “Since the time I was born on June 19, 1970, I have been sitting in the system since I was born. I understand the system from the inside. You cannot hide the system from me. How it works, whom it favors, how it favors, whom it protects, whom it attacks, I know everything because I come from inside the system,” Rahul added.
“When my grandmother was the PM, my father was the PM, and when Manmohan Singh was the PM, I used to go to the PM’s house. So I know how the system works from the inside. I can tell you one thing, the system is aligned against the lower castes, severely and on every level.” Rahul further said.

In response, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a jab at Rahul Gandhi’s recent remarks about the system’s alignment against the lower castes. During an election rally in New Delhi’s Dwarka, PM Modi remarked, “Sometimes while speaking lies, the truth comes out of the Shehzada’s mouth.”

“Today, Congress’ Shehzada has confessed a big truth. He has admitted that the system that was formed during his grandmother’s, his father’s, and his mother’s time, was severely against the Dalits, backwards and Adivasis,” PM Modi said. “This Congress-designed system has devastated generations of ST, SC, and OBCs. Today, the Shehzada himself has confessed to this,” he added.

In this context, Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai also mocked Congress scion Rahul Gandhi’s comments on bias against Scheduled Castes and Tribes. Annamalai wrote, “Rahul Gandhi admits there was a system against Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes, and Adivasis during the rule of his grandmother, his father, and Manmohan Singh’s rule. Congress will never change – not then, not now, not ever!”

 

(With Inputs From TOI)

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Mammootty A Jihadi Working Hand-In-Glove With CPI-M Claims Close Associate, Allegedly Coerced ‘Puzhu’ Filmmakers To Project Hindus In Bad Light

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A significant controversy has erupted after CPI(M) member Mohammed Sharshad Baniyandy accused Malayalam superstar Mammootty of being a “Jihadi.”

In a recent interview, the Chennai-based businessman alleged that his estranged wife, Ratheena PT, and scriptwriter Harshad conspired to produce an anti-Hindu and anti-“upper-caste” film starring Mammootty. According to a report by the Pioneer, Ratheena was allegedly coerced by Mammootty into directing a film that portrays Hindus in a negative light using the caste angle.

The film at the center of this controversy is the 2022 Malayalam release “Puzhu,” in which Mammootty portrays an “upper-caste” IPS officer who harbors animosity towards his sister for marrying a Dalit man. Sharshad claimed, “Puzhu generated some controversy in Kerala, but the producer profited greatly. Ratheena was originally working on a different script but was directed by Mammootty to take on the Puzhu project. She had intended to create a light-hearted entertainer, but Mammootty’s influence changed the course of her project.”

He further accused the film’s writer, Harshad, of being an “Islamic extremist.”

Sharshad also stated that Mammootty was supposed to work on another script by Ratheena, but the Puzhu project was hurriedly initiated instead. He expressed his concerns about his wife’s involvement in her first major film, claiming it misrepresented upper-caste characters. Sharshad suggested that his estranged wife was influenced by “external interventions” that planted the controversial idea. Reports indicate that Ratheena secured a restraining order against Sharshad in a domestic violence case.

Mammootty, who has been the chairman of the CPI(M)-backed news channel Kairali TV since 2000, is well-known for his close association with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. In 2007, Mammootty attended a conference of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) and remarked that if DYFI-CPI(M)’s youth wing had been active in Gujarat, the 2002 riots would not have occurred. This comment led to backlash from both the BJP and Congress, with demonstrators tearing down his posters. Pinarayi Vijayan defended Mammootty, stating that the CPI(M) would “resist attempts to silence him.”

Following Sharshad’s allegations about Mammootty’s supposed links to Jihadi organizations, both CPI(M) and Congress leaders defended the actor. CPI(M) MLA KT Jaleel, a former minister and past president of the banned Islamist group SIMI, criticized the RSS-BJP for the “Jihadi” accusations against Mammootty. Additionally, Kerala ministers V Sivankutty and K Rajan, along with Congress leader KC Venugopal, voiced their support for the actor amid the social media uproar. CPI(M) leaders hailed Mammootty as a pride of Kerala and accused “Sangh Parivar politics” of being behind the online attacks on the actor.

(With inputs from OPINDIA)

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Accident Cases That Shows How The Justice System Is Tilted In Favour Of The Rich And Powerful

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“Justice delayed is justice denied” is a legal maxim implying that if legal redress or equitable relief is not provided promptly, it is tantamount to having no remedy at all. This pattern is evident in major cases within the Indian judiciary, particularly when the suspect or accused is affluent or has political connections. Recently, we have observed two such instances, one involving AAP politician Arvind Kejriwal, who was granted bail to participate in an election campaign, and another in the hit-and-run case involving Vedant Agarwal, the son of Vishal Agarwal of Brahma Realty, a real estate businessman.

Agarwal’s son, 17, was involved in the fatal car accident in Pune in the early hours of 19 May 2024. The teenager had been drinking at one bar before moving to another on the night of the crash. The victims, Aneesh Awadhiya and his friend Ashwini Koshta, both techies, were killed when their motorbike was struck by the Porsche. Ashwini died at the scene, while Aneesh was taken to a city hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after.

Shockingly, the 17-year-old was granted bail by a district court just 14 hours after being detained, sparking widespread outrage. The juvenile justice court imposed conditions for his release, requiring him to write a 300-word essay on “The Effects of Road Accidents and Their Solutions,” assure his parents that he would not re-offend, and undergo counseling were made mockery in social media, Who was according to the FIR, with his friends partied at Cozy Bar from 9:30 PM to midnight, and then at Black Bar from midnight to 1 AM on Sunday, prior to the fatal crash.

Similar to the Agarwal case, the high-profile hit-and-run incident involving Bollywood actor Salman Khan comes to mind.

Salman Khan Hit & Run Case

On 28 September 2002, Salman Khan was arrested for running over five homeless people on the streets of Mumbai, resulting in one death and four injuries. In October 2002, he was charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder. However, in the same month, the Bombay High Court dropped the culpable homicide charges and instead charged him with rash and negligent driving.

It wasn’t until May 2015 that the Bombay Sessions Court convicted Salman Khan, sentencing him to five years in prison for driving under the influence of alcohol. By December 2015, however, the Bombay High Court granted him bail and acquitted him of all charges due to lack of evidence. Six months later, the Maharashtra government appealed to the Supreme Court, and the case remains pending.

In 2016, Supreme Court has dismissed the request to treat this case as an urgent matter. As a result, the case against Khan is unlikely to be heard for at least four years, unless the SC prioritizes it. The top court rejected the state government’s plea to hear the case within six months.

“This is an accident case. We cannot expedite it just because a particular individual is involved,” Justice Khehar told Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi, who submitted the request on behalf of Maharashtra. “This case dates back to 2002. By the time the appeal is heard, many years will have passed. We request that it be listed after six months,” the attorney general said, referencing the extended time the SC typically takes to hear admitted appeals.

The judicial process in this hit-and-run case has been lengthy: it took 11 years to frame charges, 2 years to find him guilty, 7 months to acquit him, and now, 8 years later, the appeal against his acquittal has yet to be heard.

Similar Cases Involving Affluent Individuals Granted Bail in Pending and Unresolved Hit-and-Run Incidents

  • Sujata Shroff, a builder from Pune, crashed into a median in 2017, resulting in the death of a 3-year-old girl and her mother, and severely injuring three others. She was granted bail within hours, and the plea to cancel her bail was rejected. Since 2017, there has been no update on the case.
  • Mukund Abhyankar, the head of Cosmos Bank, was involved in a rash driving incident that killed Arundhati Hasabnis in Pune in 2016. He was convicted seven years later and received a sentence of six months of simple imprisonment and a fine of 1,000 rupees.
  • Ritika Maloo from Nagpur was allowed to abscond for over eight days by the police, who also delayed her blood testing by seven hours. Despite this, the court granted her bail.
  • Asees Chadha killed five people while driving his Bentley in Lutyens’ Delhi on February 18, 2019. Initially denied bail by Patiala House on February 20, he was granted bail by the Delhi High Court on February 21. As of May 2024, there has been no progress in the case, five years later.

According to the police, Section 304 of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with culpable homicide not amounting to murder, was applied. This section is a non-bailable offense with a harsher punishment compared to Section 304A, which addresses causing death by negligence. This more severe charge was applied in most of the significant cases mentioned, but the outcome has more or less tilted towards those who have money and power.

Will the Pune Porsche crash case face the same judicial outcome like the rest? Only time will tell.

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