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TN BJP Chief Annamalai Criticizes DMK’s Neengal Nalama Scheme, Alleges Misrepresentation Of Central Government Initiatives

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The Commune
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Once again, a conflict has arisen between Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai and the incumbent DMK government. The discord emerged with the recent introduction of a scheme, purportedly designed to camouflage central government initiatives, which the state government has presented as a novel program. Without delay, the TN BJP leader voiced his disapproval of the DMK government’s actions and released a statement condemning the move.

The DMK in an effort to ensure initiatives that are launched effectively reaching the intended beneficiaries, Chief Minister MK Stalin unveiled the “Are you okay?” (Neengal Nalama) programme on 4 March 2024. Under this initiative, the Chief Minister, Chief Secretary, Secretaries of all Departments, Heads of Departments, and District Collectors will engage with the public to gather feedback on the various programs implemented by the state government through phone. The objective is to assess both the successes and shortcomings of these programs.

Following the launch, there was intense backlash from opposition parties in Tamil Nadu. Over the past ten days, the news has been dominated by reports of drug prevalence in the state, with no official response from the government. Adding to the controversy, the accused individual is a member of the ruling DMK party, serving as the NRI wing in-charge. The BJP had previously accused the Stalin-led state government of deceiving the public by merely rebranding central government schemes and presenting them as new state initiatives, leading to widespread disapproval and criticism.

Tamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai strongly criticized the DMK government, accusing Chief Minister MK Stalin of creating numerous commissions and subsequently announcing a new scheme, “Are You Okay,” which appears to merely rebrand existing central government initiatives. Annamalai highlighted issues such as law and order breakdown, alleged DMK involvement in international drug smuggling, brutality against scheduled caste individuals, hate speech by ministers, corruption in various departments, and ministers facing potential jail time for corruption cases. He expressed concern over the Chief Minister’s ability to introduce new plans without addressing existing challenges.

Chief Minister Stalin’s eight-page statement on the naming ceremony is mentioned, where he lists central government projects but allegedly mocks their impact on people’s lives. The BJP leader pointed out the DMK’s ‘Medicine at Doorstep’ project, which was initially introduced by the central government in 2017, and accused the DMK of sticking its label on the Jal Jeevan scheme. Annamalai also pointed out that this raised confusion among the public regarding the differences between various projects announced by the Chief Minister.

The BJP leader challenged the Chief Minister’s claim of requesting a relief fund of 37 thousand crores for rains and floods, citing a response from Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary stating that the Tamil Nadu government sought much lesser amounts. Annamalai questioned the necessity for such a substantial relief fund when the state has a reserve and received significant central government support.

Additionally, Annamalai highlighted the direct benefits provided by various central government schemes, contrasting the practice with the DMK’s tendency to associate family names with projects. He criticized Chief Minister Stalin for allegedly neglecting the rain and flood issues in southern districts while engaging in political negotiations in Delhi. Annamalai urged the Chief Minister to fulfill his responsibilities and refrain from misleading the public with false information.

On 6 March 2024, Tamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai strongly criticized the DMK government in a released statement. “Since coming to power, the Chief Minister M.K.Stalin who was setting up commission over commission, Bored with it now, DMK has announced a new scheme called “Are you okay” to find out whether the schemes of the DMK government are working properly, changing only the name of the schemes of the central government. Law and order breakdown across Tamil Nadu, DMK executives are in large-scale contact with international drug smuggling DMK Brutality against the scheduled class people, Hate Speech by Ministers, Corruption in all departments, Ministers who are waiting to go to jail in corruption cases, DMK’s anarchy against the poor. It is unfortunate for the people of Tamil Nadu that the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu is in a position to announce a new plan and give it a name, even if he looks out of the room where he is.

Chief Minister Stalin has issued an eight-page statement on the naming ceremony. In that, as projects that are improving people’s lives, After listing four important central government projects Chief Minister’s Breakfast Program, Education at Doorstep,
Medicine at doorstep, Olympic Quest, on the seventh page, Chief Minister Stalin has made a joke about what the central government has done.

In particular, the DMK’s project called ‘Medicine at doorstep’ was introduced by the central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2017 and started working in Krishnagiri, Pudukottai and Perambalur districts in Tamil Nadu in November 2017 which is a Population-Based Non-Infectious Diseases Screening (85-409) Project.The Central Government provides the funds for this scheme. Other than this, the DMK has stuck sticker on the go to the Jal Jeevan scheme of the central government. Further, people are confused as to what is the difference between the Chief Minister’s Address: Project, the Chief Minister with the People: Project, and the now-newly named Are You Well: Project.

Apart from this, the Chief Minister has told a big lie that he asked the central government for 37 thousand crores as a relief fund for the heavy rains and floods suffered by Chennai and southern districts. Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, in reply to a question raised by DMK Member of Parliament Kanimozhi in Parliament, said that the Tamil Nadu government is only asking for Rs.7,033.45 crore as Migjam storm relief and Rs.8,612.14 crore for flood relief, out of the state disaster relief fund provided by the central government last year. He had clearly stated that the Tamil Nadu government has a reserve of Rs.813.15 crores and that the central government has given Rs.900 crores as its share.

When the truth is like this, Chief Minister Stalin should inform the people that the demand of 37 thousand crore rupees mentioned by the Chief Minister was made to whom and how the relief of 37 thousand crore rupees was calculated. Also, the Chief Minister has informed that Rs.3,406.77 crores have been spent on relief work from the state calamity fund and government departments. Does the Chief Minister not know that the State Disaster Fund is the fund provided by the Central Government?

Apart from that, Rs. 3,406.77 crore for the relief work, more than ten times more than that, what is the mystery of asking 37 thousand crore rupees relief fund? The central government is providing Rs.6,000 per year in three installments to about 40 lakh farmers in Tamil Nadu under the Prime Minister’s Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme. In the last 5 years, in fifteen installments, Rs. 30,000 has been given to the farmers of Tamil Nadu. It is surprising that the Chief Minister did not know that the central government is directly providing funds to each farmer’s bank account through direct money transfer.

Prime Minister’s Housing for All Scheme, Free Toilets Scheme, Fertilizer Subsidy, Crop Insurance Scheme, Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Scheme, Cooking Gas Subsidy, Atal Pension Scheme, Prime Minister’s Life Insurance Scheme, Medical Insurance Scheme, Life Insurance Scheme, Mudra Loan for MSMEs , self-funding scheme for street vendors, there are many central government schemes that directly benefit the public. All of them are implemented as government projects, unlike the DMK, the central government led by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not have the practice of keeping their family names for projects.

While the people of the southern district were reeling under the rain and flood, Chief Minister Stalin, who had gone to Delhi to negotiate with the I.N.D.I alliance, is now forgetting it and creating a drama. The Chief Minister should realize the responsibility of his seat and make a statement. If you want, deceive the DMK by telling lies  but BJP will not allow to mislead the public again with false information.”

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8th Century Pallava Dynasty’s Ayyanar Sculpture Unearthed Near Ulundurpet, TN

By
The Commune
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The Pallava dynasty, spanning from 275 CE to 897 CE, exerted its influence over a significant part of the Deccan, known as Tondaimandalam. Their impact on southern Indian history and heritage was pivotal, emerging as a prominent force following the decline of the Satavahana Empire.

Under the rule of Mahendravarman I (600–630 CE) and Narasimhavarman I (630–668 CE), the Pallavas achieved dominance, reigning over the southern Andhra region and the northern parts of Tamil Nadu for approximately 600 years, until the conclusion of the 9th century. Throughout their rule, they engaged in persistent conflicts with the Chalukyas of Vatapi to the north and the Tamil kingdoms of Chola and Pandyas to the south. Renowned for their patronage of Hindu Vaishnava temple architecture, the Pallavas’ notable contribution is exemplified by the Shore Temple, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mamallapuram. The capital of the Pallava kingdom was Kancheepuram. Leaving behind an enduring legacy, the dynasty’s remarkable sculptures and temples laid the groundwork for medieval southern Indian architecture.

Historians Raj Panneerselvam and Udayaraja from Tiruvannamalai, during their field study in the Ulundurpet region of Kallakurichi district, have come across an exceptional stone sculpture. Their exploration led them to discover a depiction of Ayyanar situated on the lakeshore of Gunamangalam town within the Ulundurpet circle.

Ayyanar is intricately carved in bas-relief on a stone slab measuring approximately 3 feet in width and 4 feet in height. The depiction showcases Ayyanar wearing a beaded round crown atop his head, adorned with an ear-ring (Bhadra kundalam) in his elongated ears. His face is round with a mustache, and he sports a banded necklet (Sarapalli) around his neck. Seated on a pedestal in Utkuthikasana, Ayyanar positions his left hand on the pedestal while his right hand hangs by his leg, exuding a majestic presence.

At the feet of Ayyanar, a dog and goat are illustrated, with Ayyanar wrapped in a styled cloth (Yogga pattai) around his right leg from the shoulder. He wears a loin cloth, and a short sword is attached to it. Two water pots are depicted, one near the right leg and another near the dog, while a rooster is shown near the left thigh.

To the upper right side of Ayyanar, a horse is depicted, and on the left side, a female worker fans (Samaram – made of peacock feathers) the god. Next to them is a prostrate figure in a somewhat damaged state.

Raj Panneer Selvam notes, “Despite numerous Pallava Ayyanar sculptures being documented in the Villupuram region, this particular Ayyanar sculpture stands out for its uniqueness, featuring a plethora of sculptural ensembles. From the costume and ornamentation to the sculptural relief, it is confirmed to be an 8th-century Pallava Ayyanar. Remarkably, this statue, over 1200 years old, continues to be revered and worshiped today.”

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Madras High Court Orders Karuppar Kootam To Pay ₹1 Crore Compensation To Seva Bharathi Over False Accusations In Sathankulam Custodial Death Case

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The Commune
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In a development regarding the Sathankulam murder case, Seva Bharathi, a social service organization, approached the Madras High Court seeking a ban on news aired by the Karappar Kootam YouTube channel. Rabu Manohar, the President of Seva Bharathi, filed a defamation suit against Karuppar Kootam and demanded compensation of ₹1 crore for maligning Seva Bharti’s image by falsely implicating the organisation in the Sathankulam custodial death case.

The complaint was filed in 2020 with the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Kilpauk Zone, Chennai, against false allegations made by Karuppar Kootam channel linking the organisation to the custodial deaths of Jayaraj and Benix in Sathankulam, Tamil Nadu. The complaint addresses three videos falsely claiming Seva Bharathi collaborated with the police in the incident. Seva Bharathi asserted it has no presence in Sathankulam, and the accusations lack specifics about individuals or locations. The organization, known for impartial disaster relief, perceived the smear campaign as an attempt to undermine its reputation. Seva Bharathi called for legal action, urging the police to register a case under the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act, requesting the ban of the channels and removal of the videos.

On 19 June 2020, P. Jeyaraj and his son J. Beniks were detained by Tamil Nadu Police, accused of violating COVID-19 lockdown regulations by keeping their mobile accessories shop open beyond permitted hours. Despite police claims of a lockdown violation, a subsequent CBI chargesheet revealed no such breach. Shockingly, both father and son endured sexual assault and torture while in custody, resulting in their tragic deaths. The incident, occurring in Sathankulam, Thoothukudi district, sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, shedding light on issues of police brutality.

 

Justice Satish Kumar took cognizance of the case and directed an investigation. The court also issued a notice to the Karappar Kootam channel, instructing them to respond to the allegations. To date, Karuppar Kootam has not provided any response on behalf of the channel.

Owing to the lack of cooperation, Justice Satish Kumar ordered the channel to pay ₹1 crore as compensation to Seva Bharathi. Additionally, the court directed that Karuppar Kootam refrain from discussing or reporting on Seva Bharathi in any manner.

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Drug Lord Jaffer Sadiq’s Bestie Ameer Compares Himself To Lord Krishna And Narrates Syamantaka Gem Story To Claim Innocence

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The Commune
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Days after various independent YouTube channels and news portals brought out the connection between director Ameer Sultan and druglord Jaffer Sadiq, Ameer gave an interview to a YouTube channel named The Debate to “clear the air”.

Flashing his victim card, claiming his daughter was harassed at work, he narrated a story from Srimad Bhagavatam where he compared himself to Lord Krishna. He claimed he was a man of honesty and determination and that people were hell-bent on destroying him. He questioned why he had to prove himself over and over again for a bomb blast or Corona. He said, “Is it my job to prove that I am honest? Is this why I was born? You sinners, you asked Sita to immolate herself, will you not tell me to do it? Aren’t you those who follow that ideology? If this is the situation for Sita, then what is the situation for Ameer?”

Then he started narrating a story of Lord Krishna. He said, “Let me tell you another thing. There is a book called Srimad Bhagavatam that narrates the story of the life of Lord Krishna. There is a story in that book. There was a king called Satrajita, he had a gem called Syamataka Mani/Syamantaka gem. The gem had such a power that whoever owned it would be wealthy, there would be no drought. Anyone who owns the gem can attract wealth but it can only be used for public good, not for personal use. This is the glory of the Syamantaka gem. But what King Satrajita does is he uses the gem to live a better life. At this time, his son Prasena steals it from him. Now the blame for the theft, who do you think it fell on? Lord Krishna. Who, the one who is worshipped as a God, is blamed for the theft of the Syamantaka gem. The whole town blames him for it.”

He continues, “Lord Krishna bears the burden of the blame and goes to a forest. He goes with the title of a thief to the forest. There, he meets Jambavan, the king of all bears. What Jambavan does is, attracted by the shine and splendour of the gem in the hands of Prasena, defeats Prasena, kills him, and takes the gem. Now when Lord Krishna meets Jambavan, he sees him having the gem. He asks, oh this is the Syamataka gem, how did you get it? They blamed me for stealing this and I have come here to the forest. Jambavan says if you want me to return this gem, you must marry my daughter. A wedding is conducted, Lord Krishna brings back the gem, returns it to the king, and proves himself innocent. This is in Srimad Bhagawatam. This is not my own story or opinion. When he hands over the gem, Lord Krishna says to Satrajita that Prasena stole it because Satrajita used it wrongly for his own benefit. This is God’s plan and you must use it for public benefit only. Even Sita was blamed, you think a blame has fallen on me that is greater than that of Lord Krishna? Let it come, we will see.”

The story narrated by Ameer has certain inaccuracies, we are not delving into those for the moment. But the fact that he compared himself with Lord Krishna and Ma Sita was what irked the public. 

Netizens reacted humourously to this claim. Some corrected the story he narrated while others called Ameer out for his apparent victim card showcase, while others pointed out that he could not compare himself to God’s messenger because it will be fatal for him.

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Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai Condemns Attack On News Tamil 24×7 Journalist

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The Commune
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In recent times, concerns have been raised about the increasing incidents of attacks on journalists in Tamil Nadu, particularly since the DMK came to power. The latest incident involving the assault on journalist Thangamani during his coverage of illegal water theft from the Cauvery River near Namakkal has drawn attention to the need for swift and decisive action against such acts of violence. Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party President, K. Annamalai, has strongly condemned the attack and called for immediate action against those responsible.

Thangamani’s investigative work shed light on the illegal theft of water from the Cauvery River to dye mills near Namakkal in Tamil Nadu. Such journalistic endeavors play a crucial role in exposing illegal activities that harm the environment and society. The illegal diversion of water, powered by electric motors, not only raises environmental concerns but also poses a threat to the livelihoods of those dependent on the river.

Annamalai expressed his strong condemnation of the attack on Thangamani. In a statement on his X handle, he emphasized the importance of journalists as the fourth pillar of democracy, serving to bring crucial information to the public domain. The attack on Thangamani, he wrote, was not just an assault on an individual journalist but an affront to the principles of democracy and freedom of the press.

Annamalai pointed out that the string of attacks on journalists since the DMK came to power raised serious concerns about the safety of those exercising their democratic right to report on issues affecting the public. He accused the DMK government of making a mockery of democracy by allegedly condoning attacks on journalists and failing to address the broader issue of rising assaults on the media.

The BJP leader has called for immediate and strict action against those involved in the illegal activities Thangamani was covering. He urged the DMK government to uphold democratic values by arresting those responsible for the assault on the journalist.

Just a few days ago, Polimer News cameraperson was attacked by DMK goons for covering the raids at DMK member’s courier office linked to the massive drug bust in the state.

A few weeks earlier, News7 Tamil journalist Nesaprabhu became the victim of a ruthless attack on 24 January 2024 by ‘mysterious men’. The assailants, armed with sickles and knives, inflicted severe injuries on the journalist. It was reported that the attack on Nesaprabhu was likely a repercussion of his recent coverage exposing the illegal sale of liquor in Tirupur.

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DMK Files Part 3: ‘Alert Everyone Somehow, Keep Everything In A Bag & Be Ready’, Annamalai Reveals How DMK’s A Raja Informed Jaffar Sait Of Raid During 2G Probe

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The Commune
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The Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President K Annamalai has been unveiling a sequence of audio recordings, revealing discussions between high-ranking members of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the former Tamil Nadu intelligence chief, Jaffar Sait. The most recent audio segment marks the fifth tape in the DMK Files-3 series, showcasing yet another conversation between DMK Member of Parliament A. Raja and the former Intelligence Chief Jaffar Sait IPS.

These conversations occurred during the 2G probe and seem to prove that the probe was manipulated. In this recently released clip, the conversation centres on A Raja and Jaffar Sait discussing a potential test run of a CBI raid in Tamil Nadu. A Raja expresses his concern and informs Jaffar Sait about the possibility of a raid taking place across various locations associated with him. They discuss the urgency of alerting others and preparing for the situation. A Raja mentions the challenge of reaching a specific person (referred to as “our friend”) and expresses the need to convey the message discreetly. The conversation suggests a level of secrecy and caution, with A Raja emphasizing the use of a safe phone number for communication. They discuss the potential timing and scale of the raid, with A Raja indicating that it involves 10 to 12 simultaneous searches. The overall tone suggests a sense of urgency and the need for discreet communication in the face of an impending event. The transcript of the conversation is given below.

A Raja: Sir, I think there will be a small test run (CBI Raid) in Tamil Nadu tomorrow.

Jaffar Sait (JS): What is it, Sir?

A Raja: I think there will be a test run throughout Tamil Nadu.

JS: Is it tomorrow?

A Raja: Test run.

JS: Where?

A Raja: All the places associated with me.

JS: Oh, places associated with you is it?

A Raja: Yes. I haven’t conveyed the message yet. I do not know how to convey this message.

JS: Oh, oh.

A Raja: To close the procedure…

JS: Okay, okay.

A Raja: There will be a test run I guess. I am also struggling now, ‘our person’ has switched off his mobile. He knows the phone number of our leader. 

JS: Okay, through whom?

A Raja: Does he have any other number?

JS: Who?

A Raja: Our friend. Your friend.

JS: You mean my friend?

A Raja: No, no. Our friend from perambalur (Sadiq Batchas’s & A Raja’s associate in Perambalur).

JS: I don’t think there is another number.

A Raja: I couldn’t reach his number.

JS: Oh.

A Raja: Hmm.

JS: Okay… that means.

A Raja: I thought of alerting everyone somehow.

JS: I’ll convey the message by some other means.

A Raja: I already informed.

JS: Okay.

A Raja: I informed last week itself. Told them to keep everything in a bag and be ready (to move).

JS: Okay

A Raja: But still now…

JS: There is no time now. Probably around 6’O clock.

A Raja: There is no bad intention.

JS: Okay.

A Raja: I have to accept all the truth before the court.

JS: Okay. We shall complete it by 6 or 6:30 in the morning.

A Raja: They are planning to raid 10 to 12 places simultaneously.

JS: Okay.

A Raja: Okay let’s see. I tried to reach him but couldn’t.

JS: Okay. sir

A Raja: I think he was awake whole night to call and alert his people. 

JS: I’ll try to reach him by other means.

A Raja: I don’t know. I couldn’t reach him on his usual number. Let’s see.

JS: Okay, sir

A Raja: I’m talking to you on this number because it is safe.

JS: Okay. sir

The series of audio recordings has surprised many, creating internal shock within the DMK party, particularly in the context of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. However, both the DMK and the mainstream Tamil media seem undisturbed by these revelations. The DMK has chosen not to offer any remarks on the audio clips, skillfully deflecting questions from reporters. Party members, without indicating approval or disapproval, are maintaining a composed silence, employing a practiced approach that appears to be a developed strategy over the years.

Annamalai had earlier released audio tapes of conversations that occurred during the 2G probe that seem to prove that the probe was manipulated.

Announcing the initial release of several audio clips, Annamalai unveiled a recording featuring conversations involving DMK MP TR Baalu and Jaffar Sait.

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Is Media Controlled In Tamil Nadu Under The DMK Govt? Independent Journalist Flags Challenges Of Reporting In TN

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The Commune
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In a recent post on social media platform X, independent journalist Saikiran Kannan shed light on what he sees as a pattern of control and silencing within the Tamil Nadu media under the ruling DMK government. Saikiran cited a specific example from October 2022 when he was investigating the Coimbatore car blast and uncovered links between the five initially arrested individuals and the accused in the 1998 Coimbatore blasts.

Despite confirming this information with Tamil Nadu Police sources, Kannan was surprised to find that none of the state’s media channels reported on these significant connections – that those arrested initially were connected to the 1998 Coimbatore bomb blasts. Upon delving deeper into the matter and engaging with senior journalists and media professionals in Tamil Nadu, he discovered that reporting the Coimbatore blast as a terror incident brought immense pressure from state government agencies. There were requests to tone down the reporting, with the government initially referring to it as a car cylinder explosion.

In response to these challenges, Kannan took the initiative to share the verified information with national channels. Notably, he spoke directly to Rahul Kanwal late one night and worked through the night to publish the story past midnight (at 01:42 am IST). This report was the first to link the two incidents, prompting many Tamil Nadu-based channels and media houses to subsequently cover the story after a national channel had reported it.

The incident underscores the reluctance within the Tamil Nadu media to report on certain sensitive matters, particularly those involving the ruling party. Kannan suggests that while some journalists may willingly comply, others face constraints in reporting the truth.

If we compare the reportage of the 2022 Coimbatore bomb blast to that of the 2024 Rameshwaram cafe blast, it is appreciable that the Karnataka state government has acknowledged that it was indeed an act of terror, unlike the TN government which kept pushing the cylinder blast agenda.

How DMK Leaders Downplayed The Terror Attack

DMK Environment Wing Secretary Karthikeya Sivasenapathy belittled the issue that was investigated for possible links to an Islamic terror group, saying that that the suspicious cylinder blast is being talked about because people have nothing else to discuss. In an interview, he repeatedly said that the chemicals found at the residence of the now deceased Jamesa Mubin, were common ones that can be purchased by anyone in the state, in particular Ammonium Nitrate, and went on to imply that it could’ve been used for agricultural purposes.

Mylai DMK MLA Velu downplayed the explosion, saying,”Why these needless words. Those who incited the crime should be punished first, rather than the perpetrators. Entire Tamil Nadu knows who is the reason for this (alleged “cylinder blast”). Go to the butcher shop and put your head in there. Tamil Nadu will be peaceful.” Through his tweet, the DMK MLA implied that it was BJP who triggered the Islamist fundamentalist to carry out the blast in Coimbatore and that the BJP should be punished for this crime. He also attempted to ridicule Annamalai by calling him a goat (Aadu) and saying, “Go and keep your head in butcher shop.”

In another instance, Isai, the State Deputy Secretary of DMK IT Wing, had shared a clip from Tamil movie Kadhalan in which the antagonist discusses with another man about creating a law and order situation through bomb blasts in order to topple the government.

This clip was shared by the DMK IT Wing leader suggesting that the Coimbatore blasts was a handiwork of the BJP. The tweet by Isai was retweeted by Mannargudi DMK MLA and the party’s IT Wing head TRB Rajaa

This disparity raises questions about the challenges faced by journalists in Tamil Nadu and the dynamics influencing their reporting in different contexts. One can see this even in the most sensational news breaks, especially in recent days with respect to the drug busts that are potentially linked to members of the ruling party.

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The News Minute Tries To Buttress A Raja For His “Jai Shri Ram, Chi! Idiots!” Statement

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The Commune
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The News Minute is back with its next offering to buttress the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s motor mouth MP A Raja. They begin their article with these sentences – “Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP A Raja’s recent speech on the ‘Jai Sri Ram’ slogan – which has been weaponised by Hindutva supporters – has led to a controversy with many accusing him of being ‘anti-Hindu.’ Addressing a gathering at Gobichettipalayam on March 3, on the day of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s birthday celebrations, Raja had said that he will not respect the god or the ‘Jai Sri Ram’ slogan which symbolises religious intolerance. A part of this has now been cropped and circulated on social media by handles associated with the right-wing, calling it ‘hate speech’.”

They then go on to translate different parts of his speech – in the process, unknowingly (or knowingly) giving evidence of the hate speech Raja made. 

While the translations are all right, there are a few problematic assumptions made by the writer that are inserted here and there to make Raja look like the victim. 

The Commune was the first English news portal to publish the entire speech with the problematic parts as is. This report was later shared by Amit Malviya, In-charge of BJP’s National Information & Technology Dept. He shared videos of the hate speech (in parts) with the translations. We are reproducing the bits that created a storm on social media platforms. This is from our original report – read the full report here.

A Raja began narrating the familiar narrative of Dravidian ideology, asserting that the Gujarat government, through its cabinet, made a decision claiming that the accused, identified as Brahmins, and so they were released from prison.

“Say that love is God. Say that God is there in the humanity shown between individuals. Say that God’s abode is a heart with no ill intentions. Say that you can see God in a poor person’s smile. On such a God neither we, nor Kalaignar, nor Anna nor Periyar don’t have any anger! But if you say this is the God. If this is your Jai Sri Ram, if this is your Bharat Mata Ki Jai, we will never accept that Jai Sri Ram and Bharat Mata. Tamil Nadu won’t accept. You go and tell, we’re enemies of Ram.“, A Raja went on a rant.

Later he recounted the tale of Kamba Ramayana. However, in a surprising twist at the conclusion, he confidently affirmed his own perspective “I don’t have faith in Ramayana, and lord Ram“.

Then he conveyed strong disdain saying “If you say that the in name of the Ramayana is human harmony, where four brothers are born as siblings, one Kuravar as brother, one Hunter as brother, another monkey as another brother, another monkey as the 6th brother, then your Jai Sri Ram is Chi! Idiots!

Malviya shared the videos with subtitles in the post caption as well as The Commune’s report for reference. However, while translating the speech, The News Minute has taken extra liberty to add this sentence in their translation. “He further added that this figure has been turned into a divisive one and added, “your Jai Sri Ram is Chi! Idiots!”.”

Ignoring The Call For Balkanisation By Raja

Raja in his speech had said that India was not a nation but a sub-continent, similar to the divisive notion of India peddled by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

“India is not a nation. Understand this well. India is never a nation. One nation means one language, one tradition, and one culture. Then only it is one nation. India is not a nation but a subcontinent. What’s the reason? Here, Tamil is one nation and one country. Malayalam is one language, one nation, and one country. Oriya is a nation, a language, and a country. All these nations make up India. So, India is not a country it is a subcontinent. There are so many traditions and cultures. If you come to Tamil Nadu, there’s a culture. In Kerala, there’s another culture. In Delhi, there’s another culture. In Oriya, there’s another culture. Why in Manipur, as RS Bharathi said, they eat dog meat. Yes, it is true, they eat. That’s a culture. There’s nothing wrong. It’s all in our mind.” DMK MP A Raja said.

Wonder in which world is this not a call for balkanisation of India – in the Communists’ dream world? The TNM article further said, “The BJP has been attacking Raja unabated.”

Supporting Raja’s Speech Following Udhayanidhi’s Eradicate Sanatana Dharma Remarks

Next comes the soft support that Raja gave Udhayanidhi after his ‘eradicate Sanatana Dharma’ remarks. They wrote, “Earlier in September 2023, coming out in support of Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin who made comments about Sanatan dharma, Raja said that Udhayanidhi criticised Sanatana Dharma “softly” and added that it was similar to illnesses like leprosy and HIV. Udhayanidhi had said that Sanatan dharma should be eradicated like malaria and dengue.”

While The News Minute tries to portray A Raja’s speech as something very noble, they are themselves proving that he spoke in divisive language, he spoke anti-Hindu words, while insulting Hindu faith and beliefs. 

The News Minute’s Dhanya Rajendran and Shabbir Ahmed recently received brickbats from DMK supporters for some of their reports, especially around the time of the December 2023 floods. Following this backlash, the news portal has gone above and beyond to buttress the DMK as much as possible. 

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Karnataka Congress Government Goes Woke? Introduces ‘Gender Sensitivity’ Lessons In Class 6 Social Science Textbooks

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During their electoral campaign in 2023, the Congress party in Karnataka had promised to make changes to the school curriculum when they came to power. Now, the Karnataka Congress government is actively pursuing its “election promises” to amend alterations made to textbooks during the preceding BJP government’s tenure, a move that has stirred considerable controversy.

In June 2023, the Karnataka government issued directives for immediate modifications to the content of Kannada and social science textbooks for classes 6 to 10, incorporating 18 significant changes, including the replacement of 15 lessons. A committee, led by Professor Manjunath Hegde, was subsequently formed to review these alterations, sparking discussions on the perceived impact of these revisions on the educational landscape.

One particularly contentious addition by the textbook revision committee is the introduction of “gender sensitivity” into the Social Science subject for Class 6, whose appropriateness and potential ideological implications of such content for young students were questioned by critics. Hindustan Times accessed the committee report and it stated “The social science textbooks have been revised giving importance to the Constitution, gender sensitivity, child rights, democratic and secular values, and scientific temper.” According to a report by The News Minute, class 6 students would introduced to LGBTQI+values.

The alterations also include replacing the term ‘Religion’ with ‘Dharma’ in the syllabus of Class 7 and shifting from ‘Values of Veerashaiva Pantha’ to ‘Values of Basavadi Sharanas’ in the History curriculum for Class 8. The Class 8 History textbook now reflects a change in the chapter title from “Indus-Saraswati Civilisation” to “Civilisations of Ancient India: Indus-Sarasvati Civilisation and Vedic Period.”

Class 9 History now highlights the contributions of figures like Kanaka Dasa, Purandara Dasa, and Shishunala Sharifa to the Bhakti movement.

For Class 10 Social Science textbook, the committee has introduced a new lesson focusing on the well-being of sexual minorities.

Within the Class VII Social Science curriculum, additional information on the distinguished philosopher Basaveshwara has been incorporated into one of the lessons.

Critics have voiced concerns about the ideological agenda being imposed on students, particularly questioning the decision to introduce LGBTQI+ concepts to students aged 10-11.

Additionally, the Karnataka government’s curriculum overhaul includes the reintroduction of chapters by left-leaning writers dropped under the BJP government such as Girish Karnad, Devanur Mahadevam, P Lankesh, Mudnakudu Chinnaswamy, and Nagesh Hegde. Lessons on ‘reformers’ such as Savitribai Phule and EVR aka Periyar are also being reintroduced, which are being viewed as a departure from a more conservative approach adopted during the BJP’s tenure.

The Department of School Education and Literacy’s decision to print new textbooks for the upcoming academic year to implement these revisions has added fuel to the ongoing discourse surrounding the role of political ideologies in shaping educational content.

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Drug Lord And DMK’s Former NRI Wing Functionary Jaffer Sadiq Faces NIA Investigation For Alleged Ties To IS Recruitment & Fake Passport Usage

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In a recent development concerning the case of the international drug lord Jaffer Sadiq, who is currently evading authorities, it has been reported that National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials are currently investigating whether Jaffer Sadiq and his siblings provided financial aid to former professors and students of an Arabic college, potentially for the recruitment of individuals into the IS group.

Jaffer Sadiq, aged 36 and a resident of Santhome Arulanandam Street in Chennai, served as the deputy organizer of the Chennai West District NRI wing within the DMK. He and his brothers, Mohammed Saleem and Mydeen, suspected leaders of an international drug trafficking syndicate, are currently being sought by the Delhi-based Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).

There are indications that the three individuals may have fled the country. The investigators have scrutinized eight bank accounts belonging to Sadiq, as well as six bank accounts linked to Mohammed Saleem and Mydeen. The investigation revealed that the trio provided financial assistance for recruiting individuals into the IS terrorist organization. The NIA is actively looking into this matter.

Dinamalar reported the discoveries of NIA officials that, Jamesha Mubin, an IS terrorist, was killed in 2022 near the Kottai Eashwaran temple in Coimbatore. Under Mubin’s leadership, over a dozen individuals were radicalized into suicide bombers, planning an attack. Subsequent to the bomb blast, authorities conducted raids across Tamil Nadu, targeting the residences and offices of suspects.

The seized documents implicated that indoctrinated youths had received terrorist training at an Arabic college in Coimbatore and Chennai. Professors and former students of these institutions were subsequently arrested. Suspicious cash transactions in their bank accounts prompted the transmission of information to the Delhi-based Central Narcotics Trafficking Unit.

Upon investigation, it was disclosed that Jaffer Sadiq and his brothers were providing financial support to the IS terrorist organization through Arabic college professors and former students, facilitating both recruitment and weapons training. In response, officials plan to register a case and take legal action against Sadiq, his associates, and his brothers, Mohammed Saleem and Mydeen. Additionally, during the scrutiny of documents seized from Sadiq’s residence, it was uncovered that Jaffer Sadiq utilized more than three fake passports under different names. The examination of counterfeit passports, the identities employed during travels to various countries, and the connections and business dealings involved are currently under scrutiny.

In the Bombay High Court case, it is noteworthy that a witness disclosed the utilization of counterfeit identification documents. Jaffer Sadiq and his sibling Mohamed Saleem are identified as the key figures orchestrating a sequence of illegal drug activities. Jaffer Sadiq is accused of playing a crucial role in the unlawful export of 38.687 kg of Ketamine to Malaysia. Ahmed Mushraf, an employee of the brothers, acknowledged his participation in Cube Impex, their illicit drug export enterprise.

Nooruddeen, sponsored by Jaffer Sadiq and Mohamed Saleem, revealed his involvement in foreign trips, indicating the duo’s control over Cube Impex and the use of fabricated identification documents in the name of Abdul Raheem Jinnah. The brothers are implicated in a criminal conspiracy related to Ketamine exports, with Jaffer Sadiq remaining in hiding until 30 December 2019. The investigation, triggered by the interception of a Ketamine consignment on 30 October 2018, exposes their roles in companies such as Cube Impex and Hitech Traders, disguising their activities under the guise of bangles and jaggery trade.

(with inputs from Dinamalar)

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