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Hindu Shoba Yatra Attacked In Nuh, Mob Pelts Stones & Indulge In Arson, VHP Alleges Attack Was A Planned One

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The Commune
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Cover Image Courtesy: Hindustan Times

On 31 July 2023, on the occasion of Shravan Somwar, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad organised a Hindu shobha yatra in Haryana’s Nuh district in the Mewat region. The event took a violent turn when stones were thrown at the Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Religious Mewat Yatra. In videos of the clashes, a mob can be heard chanting “Allahu Akbar” and engaging in riotous activities. During the incident, two home guards were killed, and approximately a dozen policemen sustained injuries as a mob attempted to halt the Hindu religious procession on the auspicious occasion. The situation escalated as the mob pelted stones and set cars on fire, leading to clashes and causing significant unrest in the area.

After individuals from a minority community reportedly attacked one of the vehicles in the religious procession, the police responded by using teargas shells to disperse the crowds. The situation escalated with both sides engaging in stone-throwing, leading to increased anxiety in the area. As a precautionary measure, authorities imposed Section 144 to maintain order.

To address the tense situation, the Nuh Deputy Commissioner scheduled a meeting with representatives from both parties involved in the clashes. Additionally, in an effort to curb the spread of misinformation and rumors on social media platforms, the Home Secretary of Haryana ordered the suspension of mobile internet services in the district from 31 July to 2 August 2023. As per media reports, the suspension of mobile internet services in the Nuh district was aimed at controlling the situation and preventing any further loss of life and damage to public and private properties.

During the Shobha yatra, participants, including women, were stranded at Nuh temples, chowks, and other buildings after a mob began pelting stones at them. A VHP leader confirmed that numerous VHP workers were also trapped in Nuh temples. When the yatra was attacked, some VHP workers sought help. They also highlighted that the mob had targeted them in a well-organised manner. Consequently, many devotees were forced to seek shelter to protect themselves from stone-throwing and gunshots. Media reports suggested that the yatra participants sought refuge in a temple near Gurugram due to the volatile situation.

During the unrest, the mob resorted to pelting stones and setting several cars on fire. The police initially attempted to disperse the mob by using teargas shells and firing shots in the air but eventually had to call for reinforcements. ADGP (Law and Order) Mamta Singh later led additional forces to rescue the people (approximately 2500 of them) who had sought shelter at the Nalhar temple in Nuh.

A news portal named Maktoob Media reported the violent rioting and mob activity as a “clash” which broke out during a “VHP rally” in Nuh.

This media outlet was previously credited by BBC in a banned documentary which was perceived as a smear campaign against PM Modi. The report claimed that “a procession by Bajrang Dal and VHP turned violent” while it is very clear what the identity of the perpetrators is. 

New information reveals that the riot in Nuh was preplanned. A Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader, Alok Kumar, who was present during the violence shared details with OpIndia, claiming that the attack on the religious yatra was premeditated. He alleged that it was a planned attack and that the mob had gathered stones two days before the Shobha Yatra, which indicated that they had a clear intention of targeting Hindus during the religious procession. 

The VHP leader also said that, “the yatra is carried out every year, and that the police was not prepared for this procession but the Muslims were. They have been collecting stones for the past few days and planning was being carried out. The yatra would have progressed only about 1 km that the attack started. The attack was an organised one. They attempted to hurt us as we ran. Stone pelting, arson, shots fired, with such a huge preparation that such a horrifying incident takes place, and people are getting killed and injured. Yes, there is information that it was a sensitive area but the government did not take adequate measures. I believe that this is an error on the side of Intelligence.”

When the yatra came under attack, some VHP workers sought assistance as they were targeted by the mob in a well-organised manner. They highlighted that the mob had targeted them in an organised manner as a result of which many devotees became hostages since they had to find shelter to protect themselves from stone pelting and gunshots. 

As a response to the violent events, authorities have decided to keep all schools and colleges in Gurugram and Faridabad closed on Tuesday, August 1. In addition, prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) have been enforced in Gurugram and Nuh to maintain public order and prevent any further unrest. 

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Badri Seshadri Granted Bail

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The Commune
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Writer, publisher and political commentator Badri Seshadri, who was arrested on the early of Saturday (29 July 2023) has been granted bail by the Kunnam Magistrate Court in Perambalur, Tamil Nadu.

The Judicial Magistrate Court in Kunnam dismissed the petition for police custody and granted bail to Badri Seshadri with the condition that he stays at Sri Rangam and appear before Judicial Magistrate Court at Sri Rangam until further orders.

Badri was arrested by the Tamil Nadu police regarding his comments in an interview to a YouTube channel about the Manipur issue based on a complaint given by one advocate Kaviyarasu.

“Yesterday, the Supreme Court like a big…. I don’t know what word to say. ‘If you can’t do it (contain the violence), we will get down and do it.’ We should give a gun in the hand of Chandrachud (Chief Justice of India) and ask him to go there and do what he can to restore peace. Simply, talking anything without relation. Can you (judiciary) enter into the realm of governance? What fault did you find in what is being done [by the government] there [to restore normalcy]? Two groups are fighting. It is a hilly terrain. A complex land. In that, a few murders will happen. Why did they fight? Could we have prevented the reason for the two groups fighting? It can’t be done easily.”, he can be heard telling in the interview.

These comments about the Chief Justice of India was the reason for the arrest as this clip was picked and shared by Dravidian Stockists and DMK sympathizers.

He was charged with Sections 153 (Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot), 153 A (Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony and 505 (Statements conducing to public mischief).

Many from across the ideological spectrum condemned the DMK government for arresting Badri Seshadri.

BJP Tamil Nadu President condemned the DMK government for arresting Badri Seshadri saying “This corrupt DMK government is relying only on arrests without power to address the views of the common people. Is the Tamil Nadu Police’s job only to enforce the revenge measures of the corrupt DMK government?”

Political commentator Savukku Shankar too condemned the DMK government for the arrest.

Leftist historian Ramachandra Guha wrote to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin criticising the arrest of Badri Seshadri.

“I do not endorse Mr Seshadri’s political views, yet his arrest is inconsistent with the principles of natural justice. It brings discredit to your Government and to the culture and history of the Tamil people. Given this rich literary and intellectual history, Tamil Nadu should be the last state in the Indian Union to be held guilty of persecuting writers for their political views. Mr Seshadri is accused of having criticised the Supreme Court of India. In a functioning democracy, such criticisms cannot be by themselves a basis for arrest. If there is a case to be made against him, it should be made in court. A pre-emptive arrest merely on the basis of an FIR [First Information Report] appears to be an act of political vindictiveness.”, Guha said in his letter.

A few other leftists penned a softly worded letter to MK Stalin urging the release of Badri Seshadri.

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Seeman Says Christians & Muslims Became Satan’s Children Long Back, Attacks Cong & DMK For Keeping Mum On Eelam Tamil Issue

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The Commune
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A portion of a speech given by Naam Tamilar Katchi’s head, Seeman has been making the rounds on Twitter (or rather X). In the video, he is says that Muslims and Christians became children of Satan long back and castigated them for voting for Congress and the DMK. 

This is a part of a longer speech he gave at a protest demonstration condemning Manipur violence.

Seeman attributed the violence in Manipur to disputes over forest resources and accused the Central government of negligence in addressing the situation. He highlighted the religious divide among the tribes, claiming that the Kukis, mainly residing in the hills, are predominantly Christians and less likely to vote for the BJP, whereas the Meitei in the plains are followers of RSS/Hindutva ideology and tend to support the BJP. 

During his speech, Seeman repeated the false information about the Gujarat riots especially about an incident that had been debunked by official documents and court testimonies. He claimed a pregnant woman’s belly was cut open and her foetus was taken out. This lie has been debunked decades ago as the post-mortem told a different story – read more here. The foetus was intact and documents were presented at the special court. 

Seeman asserted that the DMK had expressed so much support for the Gujarat riots in the past, with prominent members like Murasoli Maran, TR Baalu, and Vaiko speaking in favour of the riots in the Parliament, that even BJP would feel embarrassed. He criticised the DMK and Congress for remaining silent on other instances of violence, particularly the ethnic cleansing of Tamils in Sri Lanka.

According to Seeman, the DMK and Congress had failed to raise their voices against the atrocities committed during the ethnic cleansing in Sri Lankan Tamils. However, now they are vocal about the issues in Manipur, which he believes undermines their credibility. He claimed that the NTK was the only party eligible to speak about the violence and injustice in Manipur, Gujarat, Sri Lanka, and Kashmir.

Seeman accused the DMK and Congress of exploiting sensitive issues like the Manipur violence for political gains, particularly during elections. He pointed out that during the Congress tenure, Irom Sharmila was on a 16-year-long fast, raising concerns about violence and human rights violations. He also mentioned that these are the same people who said “If there is an Army, there will be rape”. 

Seeman accused the DMK of using the Eelam issue for their political advantage without genuinely voicing support for the affected ethnic people. He claimed that his party is advocating for the people in Manipur without expecting any electoral benefits, as Manipuris and Christians there are unlikely to vote for him. He also said, “We think Muslims and Christians are children of God but it is a fact that they became children of Satan a long time ago. They just go to church and sing and give the country away to undeserving people.”

He also blamed the Christians and Muslims for voting for the DMK election after the election and bringing the country to the roads. “Muslims and Christians need to take responsibility for all the injustice happening in the country today. They have given their 18% vote share to DMK and Congress all these years and brought the country to the roads. Appalling levels of corruption, bribery, poor administration of the country – they are responsible for it. What is the point of getting our sins forgiven at the church, they are the biggest sin! Who are they to forgive us?”

Seeman claimed that Muslims may have a perception that the DMK will protect them, but he criticised the party for allegedly keeping Muslims in prison for extended periods, which he sees as an ironic form of protection. He challenged the DMK to release the innocent Muslim prisoners and promised that his party, the NTK, would support them in the elections if they take such action. He accused the DMK of being afraid of the Congress when it comes to releasing Tamil prisoners and suggested that they might also be reluctant to release Muslim prisoners due to their fear of the BJP. Seeman emphasised that their goal should not solely be to oppose the BJP and Congress, as he believes the DMK is also playing a supporting role for them and preventing their downfall.

Seeman criticised the voters for enduring hardships under the ruling party. He pointed out that during the summer months, people wait in long queues for water and complain when their harvested grains are affected during the monsoon. Despite these difficulties, he accused the voters of repeating the same mistakes by supporting the DMK.

He mentioned that women vote for the DMK, are lured by incentives like ₹1000. Seeman expressed his dissatisfaction with the early advertisement of such benefits, starting 6 months ago in spite of the fact that the scheme was going to be rolled out only in September 2023 implying that it is a tactic to influence voters.

Seeman further criticised the excessive glorification of the late DMK leader Karunanidhi. He sarcastically suggested that even institutions like wedding halls, libraries, and dental hospitals were being named after him. He expressed frustration with the naming of roads, streets, and various places after Karunanidhi and compared it to the extent of glorification as if the entire state and even people’s houses should bear his name.

During elections, especially the recent Erode elections, Seeman claimed that DMK members go to great lengths to gain favour with voters, even resorting to doing household chores for them in some instances. He implied that such actions were opportunistic and aimed at gaining political support.

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India Launches Revolutionary Autonomous Underwater Vehicle ‘Neerakshi’ With Mine Detection Capabilities

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The Commune
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On 28 July 2023, a revolutionary autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) with mine detection capabilities was unveiled, marking a first-of-its-kind achievement in the country.

The AUV, named ‘Neerakshi,’ is the result of a collaborative effort between Kolkata-based warshipmaker Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd and MSME entity AEPL.

Source: PSU Connect

Following the completion of user trials by the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, and potentially the Army, the AUV is expected to be commercially launched within six months to a year, as stated by GRSE chairman and managing director Commodore (Retd) P R Hari during the launch event. The AUV offers versatile functionality, ranging from mine detection to mine disposal and underwater survey tasks.

The project has received an overwhelming initial response, and GRSE’s CMD expressed confidence that it will lead to numerous beneficial projects for both the shipbuilder and the nation.

Although compact and unassuming, Neerakshi possesses potent and multirole capabilities, as emphasized during the launch.

Secretary of Defense R and D Department and DRDO Chairman, Samir V Kamat, expressed delight at witnessing a collaboration between a major shipyard and an MSME, resulting in the indigenously designed and developed AUV. Kamat highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of self-reliance and becoming a leading defense systems exporter, which can be realized through such partnerships.

GRSE also expressed its interest in developing autonomous sea surface vehicles, sea-based drones, and exploring green propulsion for ships and other platforms.

Presently, Neerakshi is equipped for mine detection, but the future plan is to enable it for mine disposal as well. Upon completion of user trials and incorporation of user requirements, the AUV will enter commercial production.

The launched AUV is currently a prototype, boasting an endurance of four hours and the ability to reach depths of up to 300 meters. Efforts are underway to enhance its endurance to 300 percent, enabling deployment in coastal waters for coastal protection, either from a mother ship or directly from the coast.

The collaboration between the leading shipbuilder and Aerospace Engineering Private Ltd (AEPL) demonstrates the successful marriage of vast expertise from a major warship builder and the innovative potentials of MSMEs like AEPL, which have dedicated innovation divisions.

Considering the importance of technology in defense equipment, GRSE management decided to concentrate on areas like green energy platforms and autonomous platforms, intending to venture into all three domains of autonomous platforms – sub-surface, surface, and aerial.

Additionally, an unmanned surface vessel is nearing completion and is scheduled for launch by the end of the year.

Emphasizing the significance of new and critical technology for the future, GRSE launched a national open startup challenge called GAINS to tap into the capabilities of the Indian startup ecosystem.

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Alleged Multi-Crore Scam Involving DMK Minister Ponmudi’s Family And Surya Educational Trust

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The Commune
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In a recent video release, Maridhas uncovered startling information about the alleged scam involving the allocation of mineral saplings in Poothurai village, Villupuram district.

Simultaneously, the video sheds light on the massive wealth amassed by the Ponmudi and his family, amounting to over ₹ 2,000 crore, from two quarries alone. This is believed to be only a fraction of the assets accumulated during Ponmudi’s tenure from 2007 to 2011, as per the allegations in the video.

The investigation reveals a network of assets and entities that were allegedly used to funnel the ill-gotten money. Surya College of Engineering, College of Pharmacy, Polytechnic, K.M. Speciality Hospital in KK Nagar, Chennai, and BloomLife Hospital in Velachery, Chennai are among the establishments allegedly linked to Ponmudi’s family. To facilitate the movement of the allegedly looted money, Surya Educational Trust was created, which reportedly acquired around 200 acres of land to build the educational institutions in Veerapandi area and the hospitals in Chennai over a period of time between 2006-2011.

It is alleged that Surya Educaitonal Trust was founded in 2006 registered at RA Puram, Chennai and the Chairman of this Trust is none other than Gautham Sigamani, elder son of Ponmudi.

Maridhas alleges that the Surya Educational Trust was established as part of an effort to funnel the allegedly misappropriated funds. The Trust has been involved in acquiring approximately 200 acres of land. Documents available reveal the details of these land purchases, indicating a pattern of acquiring properties from 2006 until the end of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam rule in 2011.

The video provides copies of documents as evidence of land purchases carried out by the trust from 2006 until the end of the DMK’s rule in 2011. Additionally, about 25 acres of land is donated to the Surya Educational Trust, by one B. Kannamma. Upon further scrunity, it is revealed that this Kannamma is none other than Ashok Sigamani’s mother-in-law. However, it is further revealed that the land allegedly “donated” to the Trust was not her own in the first place, and that it allegedly belonged to Ponmudi’s sons and they bought it two years earlier.

In a decisive conclusion to his video, Maridhas leaves no room for doubt about the alleged corruption and fraudulent activities of Ponmudi’s sons group. He asserts that the Ponmudi family is resorting to multiple deceitful tactics to conceal their ill-gotten wealth, including involvement of the daughter-in-law. Maridhas labels these actions as a conspiracy to cover up benami properties and alleges that Surya Educational Trust is at the heart of this scheme.

Maridhas presents evidence suggesting that a portion of the 200 acres land (allegedly agricultural land), under the guise of a loan of approximately ₹ 6 crore from Union Bank of India, was used to construct an educational institution. However, the actual worth of the land, according to their records, is stated to be a meagre ₹2 lakh. This stark difference in value raises suspicions of money laundering and attempts to legitimize the illicitly obtained wealth.

The video points to a local game orchestrated by Ponmudi’s sons, involving fraudulent loans and suspicious property transactions. Maridhas hints at the release of documents exposing major international crimes committed by the family. The vast wealth generated from mineral resources in just two villages leads to troubling speculation about the potential scale of looting across Tamil Nadu.

Maridhas’ investigation concludes with a call for accountability and justice. He emphasizes that Ponmudi, his sons, daughters-in-law, and the entire family should face the consequences of their alleged actions, serving as a significant lesson for society.

(With inputs from Maridhas).

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Another Banner Erected By DMK Ally MMK Derogating Bharat Mata Surfaces

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The Commune
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The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s ally Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MMK) has been facing heat for a banner erected in Batlagundu over the Manipur violence targeting the Modi government in which Hindu Gods Ram, Lakshman and Sita have been portrayed in a derogatory manner.

The banner had caricatured images of Narendra Modi as Lord Ram and Amit Shah as Lord Lakshman holding bow and arrows standing on either sides of a naked woman (Goddess Sita), hinting at the horrific incident in Manipur in which a woman was paraded naked and sexually assaulted. The Indian tricolour can be seen covering the female genitals and the breasts of the caricatured woman.

The Commune had reported about the incident on 29 July 2023 and had also reached out to Jawahirullah for comments following which Jawahirullah took to social media and apologized for the derogatory board placed by members of his party.

Even as the dust is yet to settle on this matter, another banner erected by the alleged Islamist party in Chennai and Coimbatore has surfaced on social media in which Bharat Mata is shown derogatorily.

In these images shown in this tweet, the derogatory posters portraying the Manipur violence victim as Bharat Mata (Mother India) with the two men who harmed her, one of them is shown wearing a saffron-coloured mask on his face. The caricature of the victim with her perpetrators was also shared by a writer/filmmaker from Tamil Nadu, Rajumurugan who is known for films like Joker and the rabid anti-Hindu film Gypsy in which he would’ve peddled canards and propaganda against the ruling BJP.

The same image was used in the protest rally of the MMK.

Jawahirulla in a video byte had claimed that as soon as the digital banners were placed in Dindigul, the district office bearers of Manithaneya Makkal Katchi in Dindigul immediately sprung into action. He claimed that all the digital banners were removed even before the demonstration took place.

However, from the above picture it is visible that the protest meeting in Coimbatore happened with the derogatory picture of Bharat Mata in the backdrop.

“As president of the party, I had reprimanded the fellows and members who were responsible for it. And we had taken disciplinary action against them. The Batlagundu police has also registered a case against them.”, Jawahirullah said adding that MMK never indulged in hurting the sentiments of fellow Hindu brethren either by words, actions or comments contrary to the posters put up.

“If this has hurt he sentiments of our brothers and sisters I had publicly apologized for the act of some of our partymen in Batlagundu.”, he said.

It is to be noted that Jawahirullah has not apologized for the vulgar drawing of Bharat Mata.

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Study Exposes Alarming Reality Of Manual Scavenging In Tamil Nadu: 43 Deaths In 18 Months, Most Victims From Dalit Community

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The Commune
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Over the past year and a half, Tamil Nadu has recorded 43 fatalities resulting from manual scavenging, with a significant majority of the victims belonging to the Dalit community.  A recent study by the Social Awareness Society For Youths (SASY) revealed that only 25 of these fatalities were officially reported, leaving many cases unaccounted for. These manhole deaths in Tamil Nadu have raised serious concerns about the safety and rights of workers engaged in manual scavenging.

These manhole deaths in Tamil Nadu has raised concerns about the credibility of the much-hyped Dravidian Model that the DMK government prides itself on.

Most of the victims of these tragic incidents belong to the Dalit community, emphasising the alarming social implications of this grave issue. Despite the existence of the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, the local authorities have failed to effectively implement the law, resulting in continued hazardous conditions for manual scavengers.

In response to this distressing situation, SASY took a proactive step by organising a public hearing in Coimbatore. During the hearing, victims of manhole deaths courageously came forward to share their heart-wrenching stories and submitted formal complaints. The panel, comprising social activists and legal experts, attentively listened to the accounts, aiming to shed light on the plight of these affected families.

VA Ramesh Nathan, the director of SASY, revealed the disheartening findings of their study. Out of the 34 incidents related to manhole deaths that they investigated, a staggering 43 deaths occurred, but only 25 were officially reported. Only 20 individuals have been arrested out of the 12 reported cases, and surprisingly, no charge sheets have been filed so far. The majority of the victims in these incidents belong to the Dalit community

Addressing the victims directly, Ramesh Nathan expressed his concern and vowed to push for action. He emphasised that the state government must strictly enforce the law and ensure the proper rehabilitation of affected families, especially considering the majority of the victims are from the marginalised Dalit community.

One of the heartrending accounts came from B Vasanthi, a 49-year-old widow from Red Hills near Chennai. She tearfully narrated the tragedy of losing her husband, Baskar (53), on 15 May 2023, due to asphyxiation while cleaning a septic tank. With her husband being the sole breadwinner of the family, Vasanthi and her surviving family members, including her daughter-in-law and two grandchildren, are now left struggling for survival. Despite two months passing, they have not received any favourable response from the government regarding financial assistance.

Henri Tiphagne from People’s Watch, who was part of the panel, offered guidance to the grieving families regarding the legal avenues available to seek justice and compensation for their irreplaceable loss.

As the public hearing concluded, the urgent need for action and reform in Tamil Nadu’s approach to manual scavenging became painfully evident. The testimonies of the victims and their families serve as a poignant reminder of the grim reality they face daily and the pressing responsibility of the authorities to address this deeply rooted issue promptly.

On July 30, 2023, the Times of India reported that the day after the Social Awareness Society For Youths (SASY) public hearing, a case of manual scavenging was witnessed in Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu.

It is notable that Ma Venkatesan, Chairman of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis said that Tamil Nadu ranks first in the manhole deaths. From 1993 to till now, the official government data reveals that nearly 225 sanitation workers died due to manhole cleaning.

(With inputs from The New Indian Express)

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Is DMK Govt Using Centre’s Money To Fund Its ₹1000 For Women Scheme?

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The Commune
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In a recent development that has sparked controversy, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government has come under heavy criticism for naming the women’s rights programme after the late leader M. Karunanidhi.

The implementation of the Monthly Grant Scheme for women beneficiaries is scheduled to commence on 15 September 2023, coinciding with the birth anniversary of the Dravidian leader C. N. Annadurai.

Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party State President Annamalai’s accusations from last year have resurfaced alleging that the DMK government.

In the statement released by K Annamalai, he stated that the central government has been allocating huge amounts of funds to the states every year for the development of Scheduled Castes. Every year several thousands of crores of funds are given to the states for the implementation of central government schemes to benefit the people of the Scheduled Caste communities.

In this situation, out of the funds allocated for the SCSP scheme, ₹2900 crores remain unused since the previous regime (2016-2021) and during the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam regime from 2021-2022, the government has not spent ₹2418 crores out of the allocated as reported by Indian Express. In addition, he stated that he was shocked to hear that the Tamil Nadu government had not spent ₹10,466 crores out of the ₹16,442 crores allocated by the central government to the brothers and sisters of Scheduled Caste communities in Tamil Nadu as per the information till December 2023.

He also stated that many basic needs like educational rehabilitation schemes, employment opportunities, libraries, student hostels were not fulfilled. The complete non-utilisation of the allocated funds shows the ruling government’s cowardice and gross indifference towards the backward sections of the society.

He stated that some of the problems faced by Tamil Nadu Scheduled brothers and sisters on a daily basis are due to lack of sufficient staff in the State Scheduled Tribes Commission and the inadequate allocation of funds from the state government.

In his tweet, Selvakumar, the vice president of Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party’s Industrial Cell, expressed his views on the scheme, suggesting that it should be renamed as “Pradhan Mantri Magalir Urimai Thogai Thittam” to better reflect its genuine purpose and intent.

Seeman, the chief coordinator of Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK),  also questioned the involvement of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Karunanidhi in the ₹ 1,000 Urimai Thogai scheme for women, stating, “What authority does Kalaignar have over this scheme?”

It is notable that the DMK government’s announcement of a ₹7000 crore allocation in the budget 2023-24 for the Monthly Assistance Scheme For Women sparked outrage from all sides, as the money would not be enough to fulfill the DMK government’s election promise of providing assistance to all 2.2 crore ration cards.

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Double Standards & Hypocrisy Of Pinarayi Vijayan & CPIM Mouthpiece In Minor Girl Murder Case

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A five-year-old girl, in Kerala’s Aluva, Ernakulam district was sexually assaulted and strangled to death by a man named Asfaq Aslam, who had recently moved into their building. Aslam was arrested on the night of 28 July 2023, but his intoxication made it difficult for the police to extract information. The girl went missing on the evening of 28 July 2023, and CCTV footage implicated him. Aslam confessed to the crime and led the police to the location where he left the child’s lifeless body in a marshy area near Periyar River. A vigilant individual spotted the girl with the accused in a nearby market and alerted the police after seeing a missing post about her on Facebook. The incident caused an uproar on social media, with people actively assisting in the search operation. The girl’s body was taken to her school for people to pay their respects, and calls for the death penalty for the accused grew stronger.

However, local news media provided conflicting information about his origin, with some sources claiming he is from Bihar, while others stated he is from Assam. Asfaq Alam claimed that he traded the girl for money with a man named Sakeer Hussain. Based on Alam’s statement, the police arrested two more individuals who were allegedly involved in child trafficking.

Hypocrisy Of Pinarayi Vijayan & The CPIM

Netizens expressed their frustration and anger over the apparent double standard shown by Kerala’s Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, in addressing cases of child victims.

They pointed out that while the Chief Minister actively tweeted and spoke out about the gang rape of Asifa in Kathua in 2018, he remained silent and did not issue any statements or tweets regarding the recent case, which happened within his own state.
People on social media questioned the disparity in the Chief Minister’s response, as they saw no apparent difference between the two cases that would justify his silence in the 5-year-old girl’s tragedy, except for the fact that the victims of the two cases come from different communities.

Netizens also criticised the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and its newspaper Deshabhimaani for displaying double standards in their coverage of two separate incidents.

They point out that when a horrendous video from Manipur circulated, Deshabhimaani prominently featured the news on its front page, along with cartoons depicting the victim as Mother India. However, in the 5-year-old girl’s case, the newspaper made no effort to give the news similar prominence. Other newspapers, in contrast, placed the child’s case on their front pages. This has led to accusations of the CPIM and Deshabhimaani trying to downplay or hide the wrongdoings of individuals from a specific community, leading to accusations of bias and double standards in their reporting.

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5 Year Old Minor Girl In Kerala Abducted, Raped And Murdered By Asfaq Aslam

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The Commune
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A tragic incident occurred in Kerala’s Ernakulam district where a five-year-old girl was sexually assaulted and strangled to death by a man named Asfaq Aslam who had recently moved into their building. The accused was arrested on Friday night, but due to his intoxicated state, it took hours to extract information from him. The girl, hailing from Bihar, had gone missing on Friday evening after CCTV footage showed her being taken away by the accused.

The police identified the culprit as Asfaq Aslam from Bihar through the CCTV footage and took him into custody at 9.30 pm. However, due to his high level of intoxication, he initially couldn’t provide coherent answers to their questions. On Saturday (29 July 2023) morning, Aslam confessed to the crime and led the police to where he had left the child’s body in a marshy area, covered with garbage and sacks.

During the search, another person had spotted the girl with the accused in a nearby market and informed the police after seeing a missing post on Facebook. The police apologized on social media to the girl’s family for not being able to reunite her with them and defended themselves against accusations of delay.

The incident sparked outrage on social media, with people helping in the search operation. The girl’s body was taken to her school for people to pay their respects while demanding the death penalty for the accused.

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and Union V Muraleedharan condemned the heinous crime and called for stringent action against the accused. They emphasized the need to address crimes against women and highlighted the importance of keeping proper records of inter-state workers in Kerala.

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