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DMK Leaders Spread Fake News About Annamalai

By
The Commune
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DMK MP Senthilkumar and DMK IT Wing Deputy Secretary Isai circulated a fake news card claiming that only 10 votes were cast for the BJP in one of the booths where BJP Tamil Nadu President K. Annamalai campaigned.

The counting of votes for the crucial Karnataka Assembly election 2023 began at 8 a.m., with the BJP confident of proving the exit poll results wrong, the Congress hoping to get more seats than projected and secure a comfortable majority, and the JD(S) appearing to be ready to play kingmaker.

The BJP took an early lead over the Congress, which included postal ballots as well, but the Congress quickly reclaimed the lead from the BJP once EVM counting began. The Janata Dal (Secular), whose leader HD Kumaraswamy has stated that it is “not in demand,” will not be able to play the “kingmaker” role, as Congress appears to be on its way to securing a comfortable majority on its own. Meanwhile, BJP leader and CM Basavaraj Bommai conceded defeat and stated that the results would be scrutinized to determine what went wrong for his party. DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah, Karnataka’s CM hopefuls, thanked the Gandhis as the Congress crossed the majority mark.

In this situation, DMK leaders and cadres have been spreading fake news and offensive content since the morning in order to celebrate the Congress victory.

In one such attempt, DMK MP Senthil Kumar and DMK IT Wing deputy secretary Isai distributed a fake news card under the name of News7 Tamil, claiming that the BJP received only 10 votes in one of the booths where Tamil Nadu BJP president Annamalai campaigned.

Despite News7 Tamil’s clarification that the news was not published, both DMK leaders did not delete their tweets.

Senthil Kumar, a DMK MP, realized he had spread a fake news card. However, he went on to spread another lie, claiming that the BJP received only four votes in the booth where Annamalai campaigned, rather than ten.

What’s The Truth?

Congress candidate Babasaheb D. Patil emerged victorious in Kittur Assembly constituency bagging 77,536 votes. BJP’s Mahantesh Doddagoudar came second with 74,543 votes.

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Dravidian Model: DMK’s Padma Priya Pushes For “United States Of South India”

By
The Commune
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Padma Priya, State Deputy Secretary of DMK’s environment wing, posted a tweet with separatist undertones pushing for a “United States of South India”, in light of Congress’ win in Karnataka.

The Congress emerged victorious in the recently concluded Karnataka Assembly elections bagging over 136 seats.

Padma Priya in a cryptic tweet, shared a picture the showing the 5 Southern states – Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana – with bold letters quoting as ”United States of South India”

Her comment gains credence with Congress’ win in Karnataka as Rahul Gandhi himself has repeatedly questioned the idea of India saying that India is not a nation but a “union of states” based on negotiations.

About Padma Priya

Padma Priya is a YouTube beautician-turned-social activist-turned-politician who jumped ship from Kamal Haasan’s Makkal Needhi Maiam to DMK.

Padma Priya has been accused of spreading false information. In 2020, she gained notoriety for her monologue against the draft Environmental Impact Assessment, where she made baseless claims about the consequences of the policy. Around this time, she also released a video demanding the release of Perarivalan, a convicted terrorist responsible for killing former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, indicating her loyalties and intent.

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“Morally Bankrupt, Intellectually Challenged”: PTR’s Own Words Attacking Rajini Comes Back To Haunt Him

By
Vallavaraayan
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DMK Minister PTR Palanivel Thigarajan is known for being haughty and making below-the-belt remarks against anyone whom he disagrees with.

This one time he had took to abusing Superstar Rajinikanth as well, albeit indirectly. He had called Rajinikanth as “a man who is desperately trying to regain his fading glory”.

Now this same comment has come to haunt PTR back with his portfolio changed from Finance to Information Technology. PTR was sacked from the Finance portfolio and moved to Information Technology and Digital Services. Thangam Thennarasu was given Finance, Planning, Human Resource Management portfolios that were earlier handled by Palanivel Thiagarajan. The move was seen as a setback for both the PTR and DMK as it comes following the leak of PTR’s purported audio in which he accused MK Stalin’s family of amassing more money in one year than the previous generation.

Poking fun at the new DMK Minister PTR Palanivel Thiagarajan’s, actor Rajinikanth fans said, quoting PTR’s own statement, that “PTR is desperately trying any means to regain fading glory.”

When PTR Attacked Rajini

On 5 August 2019, the Narendra Modi-led BJP government at the Centre abrogated Article 370 and 35A that gave special status to Jammu & Kashmirin order to fully integrate the region with the rest of India.

Superstar Rajinikanth had lauded the move and the manner in which it was effectively done without any untoward incident.

“My heartfelt congratulations for your Mission Kashmir operations, sir. The way you conducted it, hats off, especially the speech you delivered in Parliament, fantastic sir, fantastic.”, Rajinikanth had said and also compared the Modi-Shah duo to Krishna-Arjuna of the Mahabharata.

On the other hand film actor Vijay Sethupathi had called the move “undemocractic” adding that reports from Kashmir are causing him a lot of pain. Sethupathi quoted rabid separatist anti-Hindu demagogue EV Ramasamy Naicker and said that people should be let to decide for themselves.

“This is against democracy. Periyar had said earlier itself that people themselves should decide on their problems and issues. Can I interfere in the affairs of your house? It is you who live there and know what is best for you. I can be concerned about you, but cannot impose my decisions on you. These are two different things,”, Vijay Sethupathi said when he was in Australia to attend a film event.

The article about Vijay Sethupathi’s comments was covered by leftist Dravidian Stockist media outlet The News Minute (TNM) which was shared on Twitter by Shabbir Ahmed (who back then was with Times Now and is now with TNM.

Sharing Shabbir’s tweet, PTR Palanivel Thiagarajan said “I salute #VijaySethupathi for his clarity of thought, humanity, and the courage to speak, while so many are silenced by fear.”

In a sly jibe at Rajinikanth, PTR further went on to say “A clear contrast to the morally bankrupt, intellectually challenged, pseudo-Hindu, yesteryear Star, desperately trying any means to regain fading glory”.

When Karunanidhi Praised Rajini

A netizen with the Twitter handle named Sivakumar (@tn2point0) had back then drew the attention of PTR to the late DMK patriarch’s comment about Rajinikanth. As his tweet went viral, he was blocked by PTR.

Not once but Karunanidhi had praised Rajinikanth multiple times in multiple stages. He had called Rajinikanth as a man with a pure heart, who doesn’t act in real life and a person who hasn’t abandoned his conscience.

“Both our hearts are intertwined. With that heartful feeling, I say this. I thought about the reasons for his success. Is it his acting? It is not just his acting. Is it his passion towards art? It is not just passion. Is it his hardwork? It is not just his hardwork. Is it his energy? It is not just his energy. Then what else is the reason for his success? Not just in cine or art world, he occupies the hearts of Tamil Nadu people including me. It is because, despite so many great victories, even if such victories keep piling into a mountain, despite a sea of such victories, he is humble. He is not a man who considers those victories as his victories. A man who considers himself to be the reason for all victories is bound to fall down. A man who considers his victory to be that of people’s, he will further accumulate more victories. Our beloved Rajinikanth comes in the second category of people.”, Karunanidhi says in the above speech.

The above quote is very much applicable to PTR, who often indulges in self-aggrandizement boasting about his dynastic privilege and flaunting his educational and professional background, considering himself to be the most genius person while deriding others.

PTR’s own words laden with venom has come back to haunt him. It is PTR who is now being seen as morally bankrupt and desperately trying any means to regain his fading glory, given that he is still being subservient to Stalin’s family for the sake of power.

(Vallavaraayan is a political writer fighting Dravidian Stockists)

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TNM Tries Hard To Brush Away The Reality Of Love Jihad Through Stray Secular Stories

By
Anand Krishna
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The Kerala Story has been a constant buzz since its release. During the time when certain topics were ‘cancelled’ outrightly by the ‘Left-Liberal’ intelligentsia of Lutyens Delhi, one could never muster the courage to put these topics in to public debates whether in the name of creative freedom or realistic concerns. The appeasement politics practiced until not so long ago tend to keep a lid on these issue in the name of minority protection.

It seems that wind is blowing in a different direction now. But hashtags spurn out by leftist intelligentsia these days seems to ignore these facts and are trying hard to counter dispensation of truth at any cost. The art of ignoring the truth manifests itself in many ways but the truth has a unique character, one can ignore it or twist it but truth cannot be eradicated.

Ever since the release of the ‘The Kerala Story’ the leftist media mafia are trying hard to spin the narrative surrounding the movie, one such attempt has been the recent article that was published in ‘The News Minute (TNM)’.

Demolishing The Propaganda 

Even though it may seem harmless at first, TNM has been working tirelessly to put out a narrative masking it as an alternative to ‘The Kerala Story.’ In the introduction to the article TNM author states that it is their initiative to highlight stories of communal harmony and unity from the state of Kerala and highlights a documentary called ‘Malappuram Beyond Tales.’ The documentary revolves in the Malappuram district of Kerala, district with highest Muslim population in the state. 

The 23-minute documentary starts in Thunchan Parambu in Tirur and shows how a group of Muslim men band together to serve free drinks and milk to youngsters attending the Vijayadashami festival.

The programme then moves on to Shobha Parambu’s Sree Kurumba Bhagavathy temple, where the head priest is customarily nominated by the patriarch of a Muslim family. The ceremony in which the priest is appointed is also led by Bappu Haji, the title given to the eldest member of a Muslim family. This practise is still going on.

The following Malappuram narrative takes us to Thirunavaya’s lotus farms. The lotuses grown by Muslim farmers are sold to temples here, and the story then goes on to describe how the Valancherry Moonnakkal Juma Masjid provides free rice to the populace.

These are some excellent examples of communal harmony and there is no disputing that fact but the problem arises once these examples are put out as an alternative to the movie The Kerala Story.

Kerala has been always an adobe of communal harmony and there are historical records to back it. Kerala always welcomed refugees and minorities with open hands and has helped them to assimilate in to Indian culture. Jews who were prosecuted by Romans were given shelter by the Hindus in Kerala, Christianity was allowed to flourish here and it is interesting to also note that the first mosque outside the Arab world is in Kerala.

The common thread connecting all these stories are the secular nature of Hindus in Kerala and their mentality to protect the minorities. The saga of using love as a means for proselytising by Jihadists is a well-documented fact just like the above-mentioned instances of communal harmony.

TNM in this article blatantly tries to brush aside the truth behind ‘Love Jihad’ by dressing it with the stories of communal harmony instead of trying to discuss a real social issue called Love Jihad. Truth should not be countered with another truth. The only way to go about it is to accept both are real and healthy discussion can take place. Instead of that what we are witnessing in TNM article is ‘Liberal Cannibalism’ or ‘Cancel Culture.’

How Malappuram Became Muslim-Majority

Malappuram was once a Hindu majority district in Kerala, India. However, the demographics of the district have changed over time, and today Muslims make up over 70% of the population.

There are several factors that have contributed to this change, including the Moplah rebellions and the invasion of Tipu Sultan. The Moplah rebellions were a series of violent uprisings that took place in Malappuram and other parts of Kerala in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. During the rebellion many Hindus were killed or displaced. Tipu Sultan was a Muslim ruler of Mysore who invaded Malappuram in the 18th century. Tipu was a devout Muslim, and he was intolerant of other religions. He destroyed many Hindu temples and forced Hindus to convert to Islam. As a result of Tipu’s invasion, many Hindus fled Malappuram and settled in other parts of India.

The Moplah rebellions and the invasion of Tipu Sultan had a profound impact on the Hindu community in Malappuram. The rebellions led to the deaths of many Hindus, and the invasion led to the destruction of many Hindu temples. There are many Hindu temples in Malappuram that have been destroyed or damaged over the years by Muslims in the district. Some of the most notable examples include, the Thirunavaya Temple, which was destroyed by Tipu Sultan in 1789, Manjeri Temple was destroyed by the Moplah rebels in 1921 and these are only a few examples. As a result of these events, the Hindu population of Malappuram declined, and the district became a Muslim majority. Today temples in Malappuram are outnumbered by mosques.

The Hindu community in Malappuram is small and are outnumbered by Muslims. According to the 2011 census, Muslims make up 70.24% of the population of Malappuram, while Hindus are only 20.21%. This is a significant change from the 1901 census, when Hindus made up 57.8% of the population and Muslims made up only 26.6%.

In addition to Love Jihad, there have also been several instances of forced conversions to Islam in Malappuram. In 2017, for example, a Hindu woman named Hadiya was forcibly converted to Islam and married to a Muslim man. Hadiya was eventually able to return to her family, but the case highlighted the issue of forced conversions in Kerala.

In order to correct a wrong, one must first admit it but it seems that post the release of The Kerala Story the TNM gang has been trying hard to divert the attention from the issue of Love Jihad.

There is completely no wrong in portraying the stories of harmony from Kerala as the ‘Gods own country’ is famous for its secular and welcoming nature but no society is perfect and when someone courageously exposes the hidden snakes lurking under the secular façade, one should not cancel it in haste but debate the truth behind it patiently. 

(Anand Krishna is a Kerala-based lawyer and columnist.)

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Dravidian Model: Govt School In Udhayanidhi’s Constituency Demolished To Build Marriage Hall, Arappor Alleges Fraud By DMK Councillor & Mayor

By
The Commune
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It has been reported that a Tamil Nadu Government school in Triplicane, Chennai is being demolished to build a marriage hall.

The Greater Chennai Corporation runs a middle school in Bangaru Street of Triplicane, an area which falls under DMK Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s constituency.

A resolution was passed passed in the Corporation Council meeting to demolish the old building and build a new one..

Around 115 students studying in this school were shifted to another nearby school until the new building came up. By the end of last year, the students from the school were placed in a school near Star Theatre saying that they will demolish this middle school and build a new middle school. Then they were transferred to a Corporation Urdu Medium School. All the school students were accommodated in just 4 class rooms. As a result of the successive transfers of children to two schools, it is said that only the strength of the school has reduced to 80 children.

In December 2022, through Corporation Council Resolution No. 703/2022, it was decided stating that the old school building on 8000 square feet of land will be demolished and a new middle school will be built. It was noted that the Chennai Corporation will float a tender in March 2023 for ₹2 crores to demolish the old school and build a new middle school. With the participation of 2 companies, the tender was terminated and the Corporation School was demolished. However, the parents and children who were expecting a new school were informed that Ward 114 councilor Madanmohan is going to build a wedding hall on behalf of the corporation instead of the middle school. Parents and children protested against this move on 18 April 2023 by standing in front of the demolished Bangaru Street school.

But DMK ward 114 councilor and zonal president of the corporation Madanmohan apparently wrote a letter to the corporation to bring a resolution that a marriage hall should be built at this place. On 28 April 2023, the Chennai Corporation Council, headed by Mayor Priya, passed Resolution 236/2023 by hiding the fact that a school was supposed to be built at this place. Arappor Iyakkam, a civic rights organization claimed that the resolution fraudulently hid the details of the tender for building a new school and lied that there are only 60 students. Accordingly, the resolution was passed to build a marriage hall.

“The details of students who have passed the last year is pasted on the door of Urdu school says that 75 students have passed. This also shows that it is a lie that there are only 60 children in the forum resolution.”, Arappor Iyakkam alleged.

“The resolution has lied that the Urdu school where they have been sent has two floors. The school has only one floor. Mayor Priya, Councilor Madanmohan and the Municipal Education Department officials have acted to spoil the educational dream of the children when the parents and children who have suffered many hardships were expecting a new school building to come to them.” Arappor Iyakkam said in their statement.

Parents in the locality seem to be under the pressure of the DMK councilor to not speak about the matter.

Condemning the DMK’s move, BJP state president Annamalai said, “It is shocking to see news reports that the corporation school building at Bangaru Street in Triplicane is going to be demolished to build a marriage hall. There are 115 students studying in this school in minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s constituency.”

“If there is a proposal to demolish about 10,000 dilapidated school buildings in Tamil Nadu and construct new school buildings, to set up commercial complexes in place of schools, it is highly condemnable. On behalf of the Tamil Nadu BJP, I urge that Not only this school, but all the dilapidated schools across Tamil Nadu should rebuilt in the same location after demolition.” he said.

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Farhana Joins The Row Of The Kerala Story; Shows Cancelled After Threats From Islamic Organizations

By
The Commune
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Even as the dust is yet to settle over The Kerala Story, a Tamil film has now ruffled the feathers of Islamists. Islamist Organization Call For BTamil Film ‘Farhana’

Directed by Nelson Venkatesan, Farhana is a thriller film starring Aishwarya Rajesh in the lead role. Producer SR Prabhu and SR Prakash Babu have jointly produced the film under the banner ‘Dream Warrior Pictures’.

The film is about a young married Muslim woman who works as a customer support executive in the corporate world but suddenly gets her life overturned when she unwittingly gets into phone sex chat industry.

As soon as the teaser of the film was released, some Islamic organisations opposed the film, demanding a ban on the film. At this juncture, a statement was issued by the producer that the film was not made to hurt people of any religion.

Dream Warrior Pictures’s press statement said that it has been functioning with great social responsibility and work ethics. “Our films have spoken about religious harmony, social unity, and love. But the controversies created by a few people about Farhana, which has been duly censored by the government body, has pained us greatly. Farhana is not against any religion or their sentiments,” the company said.

The statement came at a time when several Islamic outfits have opposed the movie’s release. Indian National League (INL) party leader ‘Tada’ J Abdul Rahim claimed that the movie was against Islamic beliefs. TADA Rahim said that he lodged a complaint against the movie with the Chennai police commissioner’s office in the second week of May.

On April 25 TADA Rahim filed a complaint with the Chennai Police Commissioner to ban Farhana saying that teaser of the movie depict a Muslim woman who does sex work across the world wearing burqa. He urged the police to ban the movie.

Following this, the film was released worldwide today. In this situation, there was strong opposition to the film in Tiruvarur district. Farhana was scheduled to be screened at 6 PM today at Thailammai theatre near old bus stand in Tiruvarur district. However, it was announced that a protest will be held by the Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam. Following this, the police were on duty at the theatre since morning. Succumbing to the protests and threats from Islamic Organizations the theatre management announced that the show has been cancelled.

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The New Indian Express Removes Its Propaganda Article On 40,000 Women Missing From Gujarat

By
The Commune
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Following The Commune’s exposé of The New Indian Express’s half-truth propaganda-driven article about 40000 missing women in Gujarat, The New Indian Express has now removed its article.

The New Indian Express reported on May 7th, in an article written by Dilip Singh Kshatriya, saying, “Over 40,000 women went missing in Gujarat over the course of five years, according to official statistics.” According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), there were 7,105 missing women in 2016, 7,712 in 2017, 9,246 in 2018, and 9,268 in 2019. In the year 2020, 8,290 women were reported missing. “The total number is 41,621.”

According to a police source quoted in the New Indian Express article, the missing women from Gujarat were sold through human trafficking and sometimes sold to other states.

Despite the fact that the NCRB data provided details of women missing from all states, and Gujarat’s numbers were nowhere near West Bengal’s, where more than 1 lakh 43 thousand women are missing, the New Indian Express article singled out Gujarat to divert attention away from the Kerala Story film that spoke about missing woman from Kerala who joined ISIS.

According to a report published by the National Crime Records Bureau, over 5 lakh people, including men, women, and children, went missing in India between 2016-2020. Among them, the number of missing women is particularly alarming. In Tamil Nadu, the number of missing women during the same period was 53,780. On the other hand, Uttar Pradesh, which has a population of over 20 crore people, had 25,535 missing women reported during the same period.

The news was then picked up by mainstream Tamil outlets such as Puthiya Thalaimurai, Thanthi TV, Vikatan, and others. Puthiyathalaimurai went on to claim that the missing women from Gujarat are involved in prostitution.

The Commune called out the propaganda of The New Indian Express and other mainstream Tamil outlets in an article with data and facts, which were widely shared on the internet.

The Gujarat Police had clarified that out of 41,621 women gone missing, 39,497 (94.90%) of the missing women have been traced by Gujarat Police and have been reunited with their families.

In light of this, The New Indian Express, which selectively reported facts in order to foster hatred against the BJP-ruled Gujarat state and divert attention away from The Kerala Story, has now removed its article.

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Busting Leftist Mouthpiece Theekkathir’s Lies On PM-CARES

By
Pradeep
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Recently, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM-CARES Fund) in India. The fund, which was set up in March 2020, aimed to deal with any kind of emergency or pandemic situation and provide relief to those affected by such situations. However, a recent article by “Theekkathir,” a mouthpiece of leftists, has caused controversy by accusing the government of not disclosing the details of the money spent.

The article, which reportedly fabricated a story from “The Indian Express” has accused the government of not revealing where the ₹535 crore received from 2019-2022 has been spent. This accusation has been made without any solid evidence. Here’s the truth.

Background

The Covid-19 pandemic hit India in March 2020 and the government of India established a public charitable trust called Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM-CARES Fund) on March 27, 2020. The trust was created to have a dedicated fund with the primary objective of dealing with any kind of emergency or pandemic situation and to provide relief to affected individuals.

The Prime Minister of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the PM CARES Fund, and the Defence Minister, Home Minister, and Finance Minister of the Government of India are ex-officio Trustees of the Funds. In addition, the PM appointed Retd. Justice K.T. Thomas, Kariya Munda, and industrialist Ratan N. Tata as trustees of the fund.

The establishment of the PM-CARES fund was a response to the urgent need to provide assistance to people affected by the pandemic in India. The government recognized the importance of having a dedicated fund that could be used to address emergency situations such as pandemics, natural disasters, and other similar crises. With the trust in place, the government could mobilize resources and coordinate relief efforts more effectively.

The creation of the PM-CARES Fund was a significant step taken by the Indian government to address the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The fund has been used to provide essential medical equipment, support for frontline workers, and relief to affected individuals. The trust has also received contributions from individuals and organizations, both within and outside India, to support its efforts to provide relief and assistance in times of crisis.

Funds Received

Since its incorporation in March 2020, the PM-CARES Fund has received a substantial amount of donations from various sources, both domestic and foreign. This fund was set up with the primary objective of providing relief to those affected by any kind of emergency or pandemic situation.

In the financial year 2019-20, the PM-CARES Fund received a total of ₹3076.62 crore, out of which ₹0.39 crore was contributed through foreign donations. As the financial year ended in April 2020, the fund received a massive influx of donations in the following financial year, 2020-21. The total amount received during this period was ₹10,990.17 crore, out of which ₹494.91 crore was donated from foreign sources. Additionally, the fund earned ₹10 crore as interest during this period.

In 2021, as the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic hit India in mid-April, the PM-CARES Fund once again saw a surge in voluntary donations. As of now, a total of Rs. 9131.94 Cr has been contributed to this fund, with Rs. 40.12 Cr being donated through foreign contributions alone. These contributions have enabled the government to tackle the pandemic in a more effective manner and provide much-needed relief to those affected.

Funds Disbursed 

The PM-CARES Fund has played a crucial role in India’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Since its inception in March 2020, the trust has received donations from top industrialists and actors, making the pandemic a community-driven effort.

In the financial year 2019-20, the trust received ₹3076.62 crore through voluntary and foreign contributions, including ₹0.39 Cr from foreign donations. In the following year, 2020-21, a total of ₹10,990.17 crore was credited to the PM-CARES Fund, including foreign contributions of ₹494.91 crore and interest earned of ₹10 crore.

In 2021, during the second wave of the pandemic, the trust received another ₹40.12 crore through foreign contributions, taking the total funds credited to the account to ₹9131.94 crore.

The primary objective of the PM-CARES Fund is to deal with any kind of emergency or pandemic situation and provide relief to those affected. A major portion of the funds has been disbursed to improve the country’s healthcare infrastructure. In 2020-21, the trust disbursed ₹3976.17 crore out of the total funds to the healthcare department, and in the next financial year, ₹3716.29 crore was spent.

One significant initiative taken by the PM-CARES Fund was to provide financial assistance to children who lost their parents or guardians to COVID-19. A corpus of ₹10 lakhs has been credited to the post office account of each identified child, and they will receive a monthly stipend until the age of 23. As of 30th January 2023, 3962 students of class 1-12 received scholarships under the PM-CARES for Children Scheme, with 343 from Tamil Nadu.

Another significant contribution of the PM-CARES Fund was the establishment of 1225 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) plants in public health facilities throughout the country, including Tamil Nadu, to meet the increasing demand for oxygen in hospitals.

As of 31st March 2022, the PM-CARES Fund had ₹5415.65 crore in its account.

Despite the success of the trust’s efforts, some continue to peddle false stories about its operations. The PM-CARES Fund has remained committed to its mission of providing relief during emergencies and pandemics.

(Pradeep G is the State Secretary of BJP Tamil Nadu’s IT-DM Cell.)

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Kamal Sings Paeans For ‘Sports Minister’ Udhayanidhi, Ex Indian Cricketer Calls Out Kamal’s Hypocrisy

By
The Commune
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Former Cricketer and commentator Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has taken a dig at Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan for being an actor in real life as well.

On Monday, the Tamil Nadu Champions Foundation (TNCF) was officially launched, and the Chief Minister’s Trophy 2023 logo, mascot, and theme song were unveiled at The Leela Palace in Chennai. M.K. Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (TN), was the chief guest of the event. Udhayanidhi Stalin, TN Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, also presided. Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was invited as the guest of honor.

The TNCF will be a registered company that will channel and use contributions from corporates and the general public for the development of sports and athletes in the state.

Praising Udhayanidhi Stalin in this regard, on May 9th, Makkal Neethi Maiyam chief and small screen anchor Kamal Haasan said on his Twitter handle, “It is a pleasure that the Tamil Nadu government has organized a huge sports competition named “Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Cup – Kalam Namate!” so that people can improve their skills and compete in the field.”

He added, “My sincere congratulations to my heartfelt brother Udayanidhi Stalin, Minister of Youth Welfare and Sports Development. I urge the people of Tamil Nadu to enthusiastically participate in the event and benefit from these competitions. Let the field be ours.”

However, reacting to the news of Kamal Haasan praising Udhayanithi Stalin for conducting the Chief Minister’s trophy, former cricketer and commentator Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has taken a dig at Kamal Haasan for being an actor in real life too.

Laxman Sivaramakrishnan recounted an incident in which he met Kamal Haasan at a recent event (The King’s Coronation Day), and when introduced to him, Kamal Haasan allegedly ignored him, claiming that he does not follow sports. Laxman Sivaramakrishnan continued, “and within a week, here he is, THE GREATEST ACTOR OF ALL TIME.” The cricketer implied that if Kamal Haasan does not follow a sport that is watched by the majority of the nation, then how is he following the Chief Minister’s trophy, which is only watched by a select few? Hence he called him the “greatest actor of all time (in real life as well)”

https://twitter.com/LaxmanSivarama1/status/1656679775875006464?s=20

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Puthiya Tamilagam Alleges ‘Mega TASMAC Scam’ Worth ₹10,00,00,00,00,000; Calls For Total Prohibition In TN

By
The Commune
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Head of Puthiya Thamilagam (PT) Dr K Krishnasamy on Wednesday (10 May 2023) called on Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and submitted a memorandum, urging him to grant permission to file case against Chief Minister MK Stalin and Minister for Electricity, Prohibition and Excise V Senthilbalaji in connection with an alleged scam to the tune of ₹1 lakh crore.

Earlier in the day, a protest held by Puthiya Tamilagam Party towards the Governor’s House demanding the implementation of total alcohol prohibition in Tamil Nadu. The Party’s Chief Krishnasamy, who was accompanied by his son Shyam Krishnasamy took out a march along with his party functionaries from Rajarathinam Stadium in Egmore towards Raj Bhavan demanding to enforce total prohibition in the State. The AMMK also extended its support to the rally.

While addressing the reporters, the leader of the Puthiya Thamilagam Party said, ”Governor should investigate the ₹1 lakh crore scam in liquor purchase, retail sale, even empty cartons, and should order to stop liquor purchase until Minister Senthil Balaji and other top officials are punished”.

The youth wing leader of Puthiya Tamilagam Party, Shyam Krishnasamy said, ”Many may think that alleged one lakh crore scam in liquor sales are just exaggerated numbers. When examining the TASMAC malpractices, it is clear that the department is being run to earn money for these corrupt magnates rather than making money for the government!”.

The party chief handed over a 250 pages evidence of the ‘mega liquor scam’ to the Tamil Nadu Governor, demanding probe against the Chief Minister and Ministers.

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