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“The Enemy Of Tamil Nationalism Is Indian Nationalism” Says I.N.D.I. Ally VCK Deputy General Secretary Vanni Arasu Quoting Thirumavalavan

Vanni Arasu, the Deputy General Secretary of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) , has stirred controversy by expressing unwavering support for the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), promoting separatist sentiments, advocating for Tamil territorial autonomy, and adopting an anti-India stance during a recent assembly convened by the VCK on 18 May 2024 to commemorate Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day.

Speaking at the event, Vanni Arasu commenced by paying homage to the Sri Lankan Tamils who lost their lives in Mullivaikkal, a village situated on the northeastern coast of Sri Lanka. Mullivaikkal was not only the backdrop for the concluding phase of the civil war but also witnessed the tragic Mullivaikkal massacre.

Vanni Arasu recently voiced criticism against the BJP for extending the ban for another 5 years through the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). He argued that the extension was based on the assertion of a growing inclination towards instigating conflict by Tamil groups in Tamil Nadu. Arasu concluded that both the Congress and the BJP stand in opposition to the Tamil Eelam cause and its associated movement.

Vanni Arasu pledged unwavering backing from the VCK (part of I.N.D.I. Alliance) for Tamil Eelam and stated, “After the Mullivaikal Genocide, in the heroic speech, our leader (Thirumavalavan) gave a message while addressing the hero salutation public meeting held at Mangollai in Mylapore. Our leader declared, ‘We will continue and advance the liberation war of Tamil Eelam until the last liberation tigers remain’.

He immediately suggested that there is a conspiracy involving deliberate migration from North India to Tamil Nadu, similar to the situation in Sri Lanka, where Sri Lankans migrate to Tamil areas and the Tamils are monitored by the state. Further Vanni Arasu stated, “Even after the armed struggle has been suppressed, today the feeling of Eelam liberation remains the same, the feeling of every Eelam Tamil is the demand for a separate Tamil Nadu for us, and that is also the demand of the Liberation Tigers”. 

The speech took an seditious turn as he launched a direct attack on the concept of India, declaring that the primary enemy of Tamil nationalism is Indian nationalism.

Vanni Arasu stated that, “The important point emphasized by our leader (Thirumavalavan) at the Mullivaikal public meeting held in Chidambaram last year was, ‘Unity should be created among nationalities. The enemy of Tamil nationalism is not Telugu nationalism, the enemy of Tamil nationalism, is not Kannada nationalism, the enemy of Tamil nationalism is not Malayalam nationalism, the enemy of Tamil nationalism is Indian nationalism. Anyone who opposes and hates Indian nationalism is a Tamil nationalist, so if there is a movement that works against Indian nationalism and boldly present the idea that Indian nationalism is against Tamil nationalism, it is the Liberation Tigers.”

Finally, he concluded his speech by drawing a parallel between the Rajapaksa government in Sri Lanka and the BJP in India, asserting that they are fundamentally the same. He argued that opposition to both is necessary because they share similar goals: in India, the BJP aims for “one nation, one religion” with Hinduism, while in Sri Lanka, the Rajapaksa government promotes Buddhism. He went on to claim that both governments push for linguistic uniformity, with the BJP advocating for Hindi and the Rajapaksa administration for Sinhala. Consequently, he contended, both governments are working to undermine Tamil nationalism.

Strategically throughout the entire speech, Vanni Arasu, the Deputy General Secretary of the VCK, emphasized statements that supported separatism and the LTTE, a group banned as a terrorist organization by India, and statements challenged the unity and integrity of the nation. However, he meticulously attributed all these statements to his leader, Thirumavalavan.

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Coimbatore Doctors Interrogated As Part Of Extensive NIA Raids Revealing Terror Network Tied To Bengaluru Cafe Blast

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out raids at 11 different locations, including Coimbatore and Bengaluru, on 21 May 2024, in connection with the Rameshwaram cafe blast case in Bengaluru. Reports indicate that NIA conducted searches in Kumaraswamy Layout and Banashankari areas. In Coimbatore, the agency targeted two residences allegedly belonging to doctors named Jaffer Iqbal and Nayan Sadiq.

Previously, NIA had apprehended two significant suspects involved in the Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe blast case, namely Mussavir Hussain Shazib and Abdul Mateen Taahaa, who is believed to be the mastermind behind the attack. Following an extensive investigation and intelligence gathering, NIA succeeded in locating these terror suspects, who had been evading capture for several months. Hussain was nabbed in a well-coordinated operation, reportedly hiding in Assam and West Bengal. Prior to the blast, the duo had been residing in the Triplicane area of Chennai in January 2024.

The identification of Mussavir Hussain Shazib was facilitated by a distinctive cap he wore, aiding law enforcement in recognizing him and his associate, Abdul Mateen Taahaa, in CCTV footage prior to purchasing the cap. Hussain, a suspected terrorist from Karnataka, had been on the radar of NIA, with suspicions suggesting links to militant groups in the Malenadu region. This discovery has unveiled a broader network of individuals implicated in bomb blasts and conspiracy cases, spanning incidents in Mangalore and Coimbatore.

Jaffer Iqbal and Nayan Sadiq, both practicing doctors from Karnataka, are employed at a private hospital in Saibaba Colony. This morning, NIA officials visited their residences and conducted searches. With the cooperation of Coimbatore police, National Investigation Agency officers conducted raids at locations on Periya Subbanna Gounder Street and Narayana Guru Road in Saibaba Colony. After an hour of search operations, the officials departed. The incident, involving NIA’s investigation into two individuals associated with a private hospital, has sparked significant attention and speculation.

(With Inputs From Asianet News)

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“Pakistan Comprehensively Beat India”: DMK Supporting Dravidian Model Govt ‘Doctor’ Peddles Lies About Balakot Air Strikes, Praises Pakistan And Insults Former IAF Chief

In yet another incident of Dravidian Stockists exhibiting their affinity to Pakistan so much so that they’re willing to deride Indian Armed Forces, a Dravidian doctor working as Urologist at the Government Kalaignar Centenary Superspecialty Hospital in Guindy, Chennai, claimed on social media that ‘Indian Air Force,’ one of the world’s toughest forces suffered a significant defeat to Pakistan and China.

This absurdity, comes out of his attempt to target Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi by questioning the Balakot Airstrikes that were done in response to the Pulwama terror attack incident.

This absurdity from Dravidian doctor Jaison Philip comes against the backdrop of former IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, who recently joined the BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, highlighted the bold leadership under PM Narendra Modi, crediting him with enabling the Balakot airstrike. This decisive action by the IAF was a response to the Pulwama attack and a challenge to Pakistan’s nuclear threat, demonstrating India’s commitment to countering terrorism. Bhadauria noted that despite strategic analysts advising against crossing the border due to Pakistan’s nuclear capability, India proceeded with the airstrike. Regarding the Galwan clash, he remarked that China’s strategy of territorial encroachment is now a thing of the past, as China is unlikely to succeed in such attempts again. He emphasized that during the Galwan clash, India’s Rafale jets were a significant deterrent, and the Chinese were aware of their power.

Former IAF chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria says, “Just some examples the audacious leadership, first was Balakot, it was not only a response to Pulwama in one stroke, but it also called the nuclear bluff of Pakistan. It showed the world how far we are going to go to ensure action against a terrorist act… Many of our strategists were saying that because Pakistan is nuclear, don’t even think of crossing the border… What happened after Galwan…the Chinese policy of trying to get some land here and there is now history. Never ever is China going to succeed in any such attempt… When Galwan happened, Rafael was the strongest equipment that we had in our inventory and the Chinese knew it.”

 

In response to the former IAF Chief, the Dravidian doctor Jaison Philip, made unsubstantiated and half-baked comments that not only insulted India’s capabilities but also strongly asserted that, the BJP leveraged the killing of 40 brave CRPF soldiers in Pulwama to secure victory in the 2019 elections.

Attempting to monkey-balance, he criticized former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for not waging war against Pakistan in 2008 for 26/11 massacre.

He further went on to insult the valour of the Indian Armed Forces and commended the Pakistani Air Force, claiming their capability is superior to India’s.

The Dravidian doctor, narrated how outrightly said that the Balakot airstrikes carried out by the Indian Air Force was unsuccessful saying that they missed their targets and “only destroyed some trees before returning”.

The next day, Pakistani F-16s boldly appeared over Indian skies in Kashmir and bombed some trees as a warning.”, the DMK-supporting Dravidian doctor said.

The F-16, a formidable US-made 4th generation aircraft, was confronted by Indian pilot Abhinandan Vardhaman in his 2nd generation MiG Bison-21. However, Chinese-supplied Pakistani jammers disrupted Indian communication systems, causing Abhinandan to mistakenly cross the LoC into PoK, where his aircraft was shot down by the F-16s, and he was captured as a POW. He claimed that due to the jamming, India accidentally downed its own M-16 fighter helicopter, resulting in the death of six soldiers.

He said that despite this, Prime Minister Modi, in a bid to win the general elections, falsely claimed that Abhinandan had shot down a Pakistani F-16. However, it has been established by Pakistan, Lockheed Martin (the manufacturer of the F-16), and the US Defense Ministry after their annual inspection, that no F-16 was downed. In over 40 years of service, a US F-16 has never been destroyed by enemy fire.

Pakistan, having achieved a complete tactical victory with one POW, one MiG downed, and six Indian soldiers lost to friendly fire without any casualties of their own, further shared its jamming data with China. This data was subsequently used effectively during China’s invasion and annexation of Indian territory in 2020. These are the military consequences of electing an incompetent Prime Minister. The Pulwama-Balakot episode saw Pakistan comprehensively defeating India, with a score of 1-0. Later, on humanitarian grounds and under pressure from the US and Saudi Arabia, Pakistan released the POW.

Here’s the full post of the Dravidian doctor Jaison Philip in case he deletes it later:

“I want to expose my PM Modi, on Pulwama/Balakot. It was a major, complete defeat for our country,& a victory to Pak/China:

  1. On 14.2.19, Pakistan conducted a murderous attack thro proxies, killing 40 of our brave soldiers (CRPF) at Pulwama thro a suicide bomber.
  2. Modi ws in an election yr & decided to milk it fully to be victorious in elections ’19.
  3. On 26.2.19, Indian fighter planes, for the first time since 1971, flew over not POK, but Pakistani territory, supposedly to bomb a terror camp. I support this. Pak must be made to pay for its terror acts against India. MMS shd hv declared war on Pakistan in 2008. Pak’s attack on Mumbai, was clearly an act of war on India. Pak cities shd hv burned in response.
  4. Our airstrikes missed their targets. They just burned some trees& returned.
  5. The very next day, in Broad daylight, Pakistani F-16s appeared over Indian skies in Kashmir. They bombed some trees as a warning.
  6. The F-16 is a great US made 4th gen aircraft, that Pak used. In return Indian Pilot, Abhinandan Vardhaman chased them in his Indian 2ND GEN FIGHTER, the Mig Bison-21.
  7. Pak jammers ( supplied by China to fight India) ensured complete stoppage of air to air/ air to ground control communication by Indian fighters.
  8. Therefore, Abhinandan mistakenly crossed the LOC into POK, where his aircraft was easily shot down by the F-16s,& he taken POW.
  9. Also, in the panic( also due to Pak jamming), India downed it’s own M-16 fighter Helicopter killing 6 of our own soldiers.
  10. Meanwhile, the greatest LIAR India has produced in its history, Mr. Modiji, in order to win Gen elections, spun a LIE that Abhinandan had shot down a Pak F-16.
  11. The truth remains, that in 40+ yrs of its exceptional service, a US F-16 has never been killed in enemy fire. That no F-16 was killed by India has been established by PAK, Lockheed Martin company ( that makes them),& the US Defence Ministry after its yearly inspection.
  12. The US inspects all its military ware sold, annually in other countries.
  13. Meanwhile,Pak besides scoring a complete victory ( 1 POW, 1 MIG downed, 6 other Indians killed in friendly fire, no Pak casualties), passed on fully its jamming data to China, which used it victoriously in its invasion & annexation of Indian territory in 2020. These are the military consequences of electing a thoroughly incompetent man as the Prime Minister of India. Pulwama – Balakot score- Pakistan comprehensively beat India. 1-0. Later, on humanitarian grounds & US/ Saudi appeal,Pak released the POW.

However, it didn’t take much time for netizens and journalists to school the Pakistani-hailing, DMK-supporting Dravidian doctor.

Even Pakistani Railway Minister Sheikh Rasheed had admitted that the Air Force strike on Balakot successfully hit Masood Azhar’s JeM terror camp on February 26.

But is this the first time for the Dravidian doctor to peddle canards about Indian Army?

No, How can that be? In another post, the great doctor claimed that China has invaded and annexed 4,000 square kilometers of Indian territory in Ladakh, contrary to the assertions made by the Indian Armed Forces.

The same hypocritical doctors never accept AYUSH products based on research, claiming the research lacks results and demanding validation from medical professionals like themselves. Yet, they contradict this stance by sitting comfortably and questioning, creating narratives that seem influenced by Chinese or Pakistani sources targeting the former IAF chief who oversaw the operations.

However, these individuals will continue to rely on WhatsApp forwards and messages circulated in Dravidian chat rooms, praising and deriving satisfaction from news spread by Chinese and Pakistani bots about defeating India in a war.

A few on social media pointed out that the mentality of this Dravidian doctor is akin to the DMK recently using Chinese flags and rockets in its advertisement to take credit for India’s new launchpad.

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“Not Even 1% Qualified”: Netizens And BJP Supporters Oppose Move To Cast Sathyaraj As PM Modi In Biopic

In a move that has sparked significant controversy, the announcement that veteran Tamil actor Sathyaraj will portray Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an upcoming biopic has been met with opposition from netizens and BJP supporters.

The film, which is being produced in Bollywood, is slated to be a pan-Indian project, with plans to release it in five major languages – Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and English.

The biopic, which aims to capture the life and legacy of PM Modi on a pan-India scale, has drawn criticism particularly for its choice of lead actor.

One vocal BJP supporter expressed his displeasure in a video statement, emphasizing that Sathyaraj is not an appropriate fit for the role.

“It is said that our most respected PM Modi’s life is going to be made into a pan-India biopic. They also said that Sathyaraj is set to play Narendra Modi. In my opinion, Sathyaraj is not even 1% qualified to act as Narendra Modi. Sathyaraj’s thoughts are different. He is totally not connected to the character and this film. The film crew should not make Sathyaraj act as Modi. Search and find someone worthy to act like Modi in the film. There are other good actors. Search and find. Same like me, others will too oppose you for this decision. He is for sure not fit for this role and film. People whose thoughts are not good should not act in that film. So, to act as Modi, find someone other than Sathyaraj, I request the film crew,” the BJP supporter stated.

Netizens are rooted in the belief that Sathyaraj’s political views and previous public statements are at odds with the character and principles of PM Modi.

Sathyaraj is a vocal supporter of the DMK and has peddled canards about BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In March 2024, he had said “that while there may be a religious storm brewing in the North, in Tamil Nadu, it is  “Madappuyal” (Foolish storm).”, taking a jibe at BJP and PM Modi.

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Woman DMK Functionary Allegedly Assaults Jewellery Shop Worker Over Usury Dispute In Dharmapuri

A woman functionary of the DMK allegedly assaulted a jewellery shop worker in the Karimangalam Bazaar area on 19 May 2024, following a heated argument over usury.

Prabhu, a long-time resident of Kaveripattinam in Krishnagiri district, has been running a jewellery shop in Karimangalam Bazaar for the past 25 years. Over the last decade, he had established financial dealings with Jaya, the district organiser of the DMK. Prabhu frequently borrowed sums ranging from ₹10 lakh to ₹50 lakh from Jaya, securing the loans with signed bank cheques and documents.

Last month, Prabhu reportedly repaid all his outstanding loans and subsequently requested the return of the cheques and documents he had given as collateral. Jaya assured him that she had kept them elsewhere and would return them within 20 days.

However, tensions escalated when Jaya, accompanied by her two sons, visited Prabhu’s shop on 19 May 2024. They demanded ₹5 crore from Prabhu, claiming that they still held the cheques and documents. During the confrontation, Jaya reportedly threatened Prabhu, stating that she could leverage her political influence to harm him if he did not comply. The argument turned violent, with Jaya allegedly abusing and striking Prabhu on the head with a mobile phone.

The staff of the jewellery shop intervened and managed to rescue the injured Prabhu, who was then admitted to Dharmapuri Government Medical College Hospital for treatment.

The incident has sparked outrage in the community, and the Karimangalam police have registered a case and initiated an investigation. The release of CCTV footage capturing the attack has added to the mounting evidence against the accused.

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From ‘I Don’t Know Ram’ To ‘Devotees Of Ram’: Is Tamil Nadu Congress Distancing Itself From DMK?

The Tamil Nadu Congress has been engaging in various kinds of stunts recently, especially following the conclusion of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In an unprecedented move, Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President Selvaperunthagai stated, “The Ram temple will not be demolished if the I.N.D.I coalition comes to power. We are not destroyers; we are builders.”

On 19 May 2024, Tamil Nadu Council of Progressive Thinkers President Tambaram Narayanan and others joined the Congress party at the Congress headquarters, Sathyamurthy Bhawan, in the presence of Tamil Nadu Congress President Selvaperunthagai. Speaking to the media, Selvaperunthagai remarked, “With four phases of elections completed, Prime Minister Modi and other leaders are resorting to extreme hate politics because they know the BJP won’t be able to form the government. They’re spinning bulldozer tales.

He further added “As far as the Congress, all religions are respected. As a devotee of Ram myself, how could we demolish the Ram temple? Congress has always been about building the nation, not demolishing it. The speeches of Modi and BJP leaders are contradicting each other. They do not respect Indian Constitution and Representation of People Act. The Election Commission is remarkably watching silent. Elections should be conducted fairly, but the BJP is engaging in hate politics out of fear of losing. Modi’s criticism of free bus travel for women reveals the BJP’s stance against women. Women should also have access to free travel on metro trains. Wherever there is good governance, it is Kamaraj’s rule.”

This recent endorsement marks a significant shift for Congress in Tamil Nadu, indicating a departure from the longstanding anti-Hindu stance associated with the DMK in the state. Notably, in April 2022, Congress MP Jothimani from Karur, Tamil Nadu, sparked controversy by claiming she was unfamiliar with Lord Ram and stating that there are no temples dedicated to him in Tamil Nadu.

The Lok Sabha MP from Karur said “I’m from Tamil Nadu. I don’t know Ram. Because we are indigenous people. We follow ‘ancestral worship’. You ask anybody in Tamil Nadu. We don’t see any Ram Temple. Every week I go to my temple. Because my clan used to go that temple. Basically, it is an ‘ancestor worship’. There are many south Indian states, even north-east tribals, SCs, Dalits, OBCs, we pray indigenous worship, basically an ancestral worship. So, that’s what we’re trying to say.”, she further added.

Jothimani also hinted that she never knew about Ram before coming to national politics but contradicted the same statement saying “I read Ramayana, I read Mahabharatha, that’s how I know. When it comes to worship, we strictly worship our ancestors.”

It is to be notable that the TNCC president Selvaperunthagai, on 13 May 2024, openly expressed his grievances, highlighting the 2026 state assembly elections. He emphasized the party’s past role as a decisive force in the 1950s and urged party members to aim for that level of authority once again. His candid remarks have reportedly caused a commotion within the I.N.D.I Alliance in Tamil Nadu.

Selvaperunthagai lamentedHow long will we wait for another party (DMK) to give us seats? In Tamil Nadu, the Congress party should grow from the position of asking for seats to the position of giving seats.”

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“You’re Going To Lose Yourself”: Drug Kingpin Jaffer Sadiq’s Bestie Ameer Sultan Warns DMK Of Losing Minority Votes For Telecasting Ramayana In Sun TV

In the name of movie promotions, creating controversies has become normal in the Tamil cinema industry. However, international drug peddler Jaffer Sadiq’s bestie, Ameer Sultan, has taken it a step further by not only ridiculing and threatening the ruling DMK government but also strongly asserting that the epic ‘Ramayana‘ is a divisive series that should not be broadcast in Tamil Nadu on Sun TV.

In a recent interview on the Fourth Estate Tamil YouTube channel, hosted by Arunmozhi Varman, director Ameer stirred controversy while promoting his upcoming film ‘Uyir Thamizhukku.’ When asked about the lack of Dravidian ideology-based movies recently from the Dravidian organisations, Ameer responded by welcoming the criticism. He argued that the DMK rose to power through Karunanidhi’s writing, oratory skills, and promotion of Dravidian ideology. He further claimed that both the Dravidian parties and Seeman’s Tamil nationalism efforts have fallen short. Ameer suggested that the DMK has not upheld Karunanidhi’s legacy, and critiqued Seeman for not producing a substantial body of work over his 10-year career, epic dramas like the Ramayana would not had the same impact.

Advising Seeman, Ameer stated, “Even if you were not able to do it yourself, how Karunanidhi was able to write the script for 70 years, using his influence and people around him? Asks others to take films (with your story and dialoges). Had he (Seeman) done like that, that politics would’ve had its reach. When that politics is here, the series you’re saying (Ramayana) can do no harm here.”

Thus, both Dravidian organizations and Seeman failed in promoting their politics through the film, Ameer asserted.

Interestingly, Ameer didn’t mention names like Ramayana (used ‘that series’) or the DMK. This appears to be a a new technique employed by Dravidianists to avoid controversy and legal proceedings. Ameer further noted recent shifts in the narrative and ideology of national films, questioning why movies like ‘Adipurush’ are being produced. He also highlighted that ‘The Kerala Story’ has become a topic of discussion in recent election rallies.

Arunmozhi Varman asked about the criticism placed on the DMK that despite of having enormous power they are telecasting Ramayan. In response Ameer stated, “In countries like India cinema is the biggest tool. As such, opinion can be changed, and fascist forces are changing opinion. Why is Adipurush coming? Let it come. Now the Prime Minister has come to discuss movies in the elections. Where does the need to talk about the ‘Kerala Story’ in Karnataka elections come from? Because it creates impact. In recent days, if you see web series many movies related to patriotism is coming like military related and more in Hindi, they are increasing the patriotism. It is a politics”.

Further ridiculing the DMK, Ameer questioned, “What are you going to achieve by purchasing someone’s film, which is essentially garbage? What’s the profit in that?

Additionally, he criticized DMK for airing the Ramayana on Sun TV, “You stated a series (Ramayana) now. Instead of putting that series, can’t you take Dravidian movement history series? You have all diverse financial background. Instead of taking that (Dravidian movement history), you’re picking this (Ramayana) up? Is it new? It has already been aired on Doordarshan right? Even then in the morning people looked at it by lighting Sambrani and Agarbatti right. What new thing are you bringing? That is how this politics (Hindutva) was completely imposed in North India. That time Congress was in power. It should be well understood. Rajiv Gandhi has done it inadvertently. Because they took that politics, these people have came to power. Now if you (Sun TV) bring it (Ramayana series) up, I say you have no understanding of politics.”

Finally, Ameer issued a warning to the ruling DMK government, stating that by promoting the epic ‘Ramayana’, the DMK is risking the loss of minority votes. He suggested that the portrayal of Ram’s worship has cast Muslims in a negative light. He sated, “Without releasing Murugaatrupadai, Meenakshi, Sokkar series, (Lord Ram) that which divides the nation, that which divided and continues to divide and succeeds to win. If you are going to put a series that have turned a community into a criminal community to establish a temple, it just means you don’t understand politics. It means you are standing at the verge of failure. You’re going to lose yourself.”

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DMK Min PTR Makes Unwarranted Comments About Economist Sadanand Dhume, Gets Royally Slammed

Palanivel Thiagarajan (PTR), the current DMK Minister of Information Technology and Digital Services, was made to eat crow as he came in support of Congress’ free money scheme.

Despite PTR’s background in finance management, his endorsement of the Congress party’s nightmarish idea of “Wealth Redistribution” has led to ridicule from economist Sadanad Dhume as he highlighted the adverse consequences of the economic policies he endorsed.

Sadanand Dhume ridiculed the last-minute advertisement promoting the Congress party’s poll promise of the Mahalaxmi Scheme, which promises an unconditional cash transfer of ₹1 lakh per year to the poor.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra endorsed the programme as, “Crores of women of the country, who are struggling with inflation, are waiting for their rights. Congress’s Mahalaxmi Yojana will open the way to prosperity for every family. ₹1 lakh will be deposited annually in the account of an elderly woman from every poor family. The situation will change.” in her official X handle.

The ad depicts women wearing saffron scarves, suggesting a BJP event, urging villagers to send their women to a rally. In response, several men mention that the women are in the “1 Lakh ki line” (the line for Rs 1 lakh). The women arrive at a location with a long queue and a signboard reading ‘₹1,00,000 Mahalakshmi Yojna.’ When asked why she is there, one woman explains that the money is not a lottery but their “right.”

This advertisement was mocked by Dhume, who commented, “Both true: 1. Effective ad. 2. Insane idea.”

 

Later on 16 May 2024, Sadanand Dhume posted on his official X handle, commending PM Modi for his response to a query about inequality by emphasizing the importance of not striving for absolute equality if it means everyone remains equally poor. He argues that it’s acceptable if some individuals accumulate wealth first, as this is a natural part of a country’s development process. Modi also highlights the necessity of respecting wealth creators instead of criticizing them.

Dhume wrote, “Good to see Modi echo Deng Xiaoping on Aaj Tak just now. When asked about inequality Modi turned the question around and asked the journalist (@rahulkanwal) if he would prefer it if everyone in India was equally poor. It’s okay if some people get rich first, said Modi. That’s how countries make progress. And wealth creators deserve respect, not admonition.” further added, “In a normal country this would be an obvious, commonsensical point. In India, steeped in nearly 100 years of leftist economic rhetoric, it’s a big deal.” further quoting UNDP estimates to valid his notion, “UNDP estimates that India has lifted more than 415 million people out of poverty since 2005, and that poverty reduction has accelerated since 2015. The poor in India are not getting poorer, and anyone who believes that they are is economically illiterate.

 

Later, he also mocked the Congress sympathizers that, “People are all upset with me because I praised Modi for making a sensible point about how to view inequality in a developing country. (You should allow some people to get rich first instead of forcibly keeping everyone poor in the name of equality.) This is not political partisanship. I would just as happily praise Rahul Gandhi if he said something sensible about the economy. Not my fault that he chooses instead to spout nonsense about lakhs of rupees of free cash pouring into bank accounts khat-a-khat, khat-a-khat.

 

In the name of effective counter, the former finance minister and current IT minister of DMK, supported the Congress idea with collected and shared data points. He argued that there are trade-offs between growth and inequality, debunked the trickle-down fallacy, and pointed out the levels of agglomeration and deprivation reminiscent of colonial-era capitalism and crony capitalism, which no humane or reasonable person would defend. He suggested that Mr. Dhume may be either stunningly ill-informed or something much worse.

The data shared by IT Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan highlights the long-term trends in income inequality in India between 1951-2022. It reveals that the bottom 50% of the population has seen no progress, remaining deprived, while the middle-income 40% has benefited, and the top 10% has experienced a decline. Additionally, the data illustrates wealth inequality from 1992-2022, showing significant growth in the income of the top 1%, particularly after 1992, and substantial growth in the wealth of the top 10%. Surprisingly, both income and wealth for the top 10% have increased concurrently. Furthermore, when compared globally, India’s top 1% has higher income levels than Brazil, the USA, China, France, and South Africa, ranking third in wealth. The idea of PTR was to send message that WDI data underscores the increasing inequality in India, emphasizing the necessity of income redistribution and economic measures.

PTR stated that, “There are Growth vs Inequality trade-offs There is Trickle-down fallacy There is Colonial Era / Robber Barron / Crony-Capitalism level agglomeration & deprivation – which no humane/reasonable person will defend Mr. Dhume is either stunningly ill-informed.. Or much much worse.”

In response to the condescending X post of PTR, Sadanand Dhume royally slammed the DMK Minister by stating, “Thanks. Totally agree that, as you famously pointed out, the accumulation by certain politicians of ₹30,000 crores in a year does bring to mind robber barons. Hope you will continue to bring such problems to light.” This critique arises from PTR’s purported audio accusing Chief Minister MK Stalin’s family of making more money in one year than they’ve made during their life time.

Dhume further nudged that he fundamentally disagrees with the notion that a country with a nominal per capita GDP of $2730 should excessively prioritize inequality. He stressed that the primary focus should be on eradicating poverty, which necessitates economic growth. Dhume expressed that he isn’t particularly concerned if certain individuals, such as DMK leaders, become wealthy as long as the lives of the impoverished are consistently improving. He argued that being excessively preoccupied with inequality is a luxury that India cannot afford, and any responsible politician should acknowledge this fact.

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Chennai Techie Whose Baby Got Saved After Falling From 4th Floor Commits Suicide, Netizens Slam Self-Styled Movie Reviewer And Others Who Shamed Her

On 19 May 2024, less than a month after facing relentless social media humiliation, when her child accidentally fell from the balcony of their apartment in Chennai, a tech professional named V Ramya was tragically discovered dead at her family home in Karamadai, Coimbatore.

Despite the miraculous rescue of her eight-month-old child by residents of their apartment complex in Thirumullaivoyal on 28 April 2024, Ramya reportedly struggled to cope with the shame inflicted upon her. Sources indicate that she had been deeply distraught ever since the incident occurred.

Ramya (29), employed at an IT firm in Chennai, was accompanied by her husband Venkatesh (34), also an IT professional, along with their child during their visit to her paternal home in Karamadai, where they had been staying for the past two weeks. On this fateful Sunday, Ramya was left alone at the house while her parents attended a function. Upon their return, they discovered her unconscious and immediately rushed her to a nearby hospital, but their efforts were in vain.

On 28 April 2024, Ramya was on her balcony feeding her six-month-old daughter, Hiranmayi, with her left hand. Suddenly, the baby became frightened and slipped from Ramya’s grasp, falling 15 feet onto the roof of the sunshade on the first floor, landing with a loud thud.

Alarmed by the noise and the baby’s cries, neighbors quickly gathered. They were shocked to see Hiranmayi precariously hanging on the edge of the roof. Reacting swiftly, they spread a blanket below to catch her in case she fell further. In the midst of the commotion, Hari, a young man from the same apartment complex, climbed over the first-floor balcony’s glass handrail and successfully rescued the baby.

Luckily, Hiranmayi sustained only minor abrasions and received immediate first aid. She was then taken to Avadi Private Hospital for a thorough check-up. After confirming she had no serious injuries, they brought her home around 4:45 PM.

The video of the child falling from the floor went viral on social media. Many people are praising the teenager Hari who rescued the child within 10 minutes of the incident. Similarly, many people are condemning the negligence of the mother. Reports suggest that Ramya was profoundly affected by the accident in which her child slipped from her grasp and fell from the fourth-floor balcony to the roof below. However, the swift action and cooperation of the apartment residents resulted in the successful rescue of the child.

Insensitive Online Trolls & Condemnation

On the same day, the news was deliberately made viral. In the video, the women filming the incident were chastising the mother whose child had slipped. News channels quickly picked up the story, with Polimer TV and Tamil News 24×7 broadcasting on-site interviews with residents and the person who rescued the child, providing extensive video coverage. Sathyam Channel’s news bite tagline bluntly stated, “Parents made a mistake…The child fell from the 4th floor. The local people saved it like god,” which many felt was excessive.

Twitter users and influencers, without understanding the full context, immediately blamed the mother for the accident. Now the incident of the child’s mother death by suicide has  sparked outrage and netizens went on rage against self-styled movie reviewer Prashanth Rangaswamy for his insensitive post, where he callously asked, “For the parents of that child – Is a baby necessary for you?” This remark during the incident recieves backlash from netizens.

(With Inputs From TNIE)

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“Try Alternatives”: Congress-Supporter & Naturals Salon Owner Who Called Veer Savarkar A “Coward” Says After #BoycottNaturals Campaign

CK Kumaravel, the CEO and Co-founder of “Naturals” salons and former executive of Makkal Needhi Maiam and a current vocal supporter of the Congress party, has come under heavy criticism for making disparaging comments and malicious allegations against the nationalist freedom fighter Veer Savarkar.

Congress and leftists have for long disparaged one of India’s most daring freedom fighters just because he opposed the appeasement politics of Congress and MK Gandhi and coined an alternate political philosophy called Hindutva.

Following suit, Naturals salon owner CK Kumarvel too had called ‘Veer’ Savarkar a coward and went on to call him a ‘Hindutva Maniac’ in an X post on 16 May 2024.

Netizens slammed the Naturals Salon owner with many cancelling their memberships and vowing to not visit his salons ever. The #BoycottNaturals campaign casts a huge spell of doom for those who have invested lakhs of rupees to set up a Naturals franchisee.

Following the boycott campaign, CK Kumaravel put another X post which many on social media called as ‘arrogance’.

Kumaravel had said that people can come to his salons if the hairstylist is good and can “try alternatives” if they don’t find it valuable for the money.

To his question on whether one would use a service based on one’s political preference, many on social media gave fierce rebuttals.

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