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BJP’s SG Suryah Fact-Checks DMK IT Wing Over Rising Drug Menace In Tamil Nadu

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The Commune
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After DMK’s former NRI wing office bearer Jaffer Sadiq was found to be the kingpin of a massive drug racket, there has been a state-wide crackdown on drugs by the Central agencies. A raid conducted at the Madurai railway station led to successful seizure 30 kg of methamphetamine from Pilliman Prakash.

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence conducted a well-coordinated operation resulting in the confiscation of a combined 36 kg of the drug. This included a seizure of the substance from a rail passenger at Madurai railway station and an additional six kg recovered from the Kodungaiyur dump yard in Chennai, as reported by the central agency. Authorities seized methamphetamine with a street value of ₹180 crore, intended for transportation to Sri Lanka.

A total of 36 kg of the drug was seized by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence – from the rail passenger at the Madurai railway station, and another six kg from the Kodungaiyur dump yard in Chennai – in a meticulously planned operation, the central agency said.

Many on social media expressed concerns of a growing and casual prevalence of drug availability in different parts of Tamil Nadu. Zoho Founder Sridhar Vembu had posted on X that synthetic drugs have found their way in the interior villages of Tenkasi with many youngsters becoming addicts.

Apart from the growing concern over drug menace in Tamil Nadu, the DMK found itself on the backfoot as Udhayanidhi Stalin had himself met the drug racket kingpin Jaffer Sadiq, and so the party’s IT Wing (Wing 2.0) had tried to point fingers at the drug situation in other states.

In light of this, a dispute unfolded between the Tamil Nadu BJP State Secretary, Dr. SG Suryah, and the DMK IT Wing, amid the widespread assertion and critique from various political entities and online communities that Tamil Nadu is

The DMK IT wing shared information referencing a report by Puthiya Thalaimurai news channel, which in turn drew its data from the Ministry of Home Affairs’ response to the Rajya Sabha on 13 December 2023. According to the news card, the quantities of opium-based drugs seized under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act from 2020 to 2022 were as follows: 219,287.62 kgs in 2020, 247,639.963 kgs in 2021, and 321,121.384 kgs in 2022. Rajasthan claimed the top spot, followed by Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Manipur, Gujarat, Haryana, Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Nagaland, and Tamil Nadu securing the 20th position in the list.

Swiftly countering the narrative presented by the DMK IT wing, SG Suyah, the state secretary, challenged the assertions and inquired, “Each state has to submit the number of arrest under the NDPS Act to the NCB Bureau every month. According to this account:

2018 – 4594
2019 – 5631
2020 – 7198
2021 – 9632
2022 – 588
2023 – 163 cases reported.

Why hasn’t Tamil Nadu pursued legal action under the NDPS Act and reported it to the NCB Bureau, allowing drug offenders to go unchecked without arrests?

Is Chief Minister @mkstalin creating a false image about Tamil Nadu for political survival by saving the drug offenders?”

Critics suggest that the most drug-affected states like Punjab and north-east states have significant border connections with Pakistan and Myanmar respectively. Manipur is particularly vulnerable due to loosely packed borders and its location in the golden quadrilateral of drug trafficking. Other regions face similar issues, either sharing borders with enemy countries linked to terrorism or being affected by Naxal activities. State governments, in collaboration with the Indian armed forces, regularly conduct operations to counteract these challenges, responding swiftly to solid intelligence.

For instance, Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh of Manipur, in office since 2017, has been dedicated to tackling drug trafficking in the state, resulting in notable drug seizures from 2018 to 2023.

Some key instances include:
– June 2018: Intercepting drugs valued at ₹40 crores at the residence of the ADC chairman.
– June 2019: Uncovering a heroin manufacturing lab during a raid, leading to the recovery of drugs worth ₹100 crores.
– August 2019: Dismantling an illegal drug manufacturing facility, seizing 184.644 kg of brown sugar valued at ₹166 crores.
– November 2019: Seizing contraband items valued at over ₹28 lakhs.

Significant drug busts continued in subsequent years:
– February 2020: Seizing drugs valued at ₹120 crores.
– November 2020: Intercepting around 72 kg of brown sugar.
– December 2020: Coordinated operation resulting in raids at two locations in Moreh, seizing narcotics and contraband items valued at over ₹165 crores.

The years 2021 and 2022 witnessed a series of substantial drug seizures involving party drugs, brown sugar, heroin, and other substances, with estimated values ranging from crores to hundreds of crores of rupees.

Under Biren Singh’s administration, there was a strong emphasis on the “War on Drugs” in 2022, resulting in numerous arrests and drug seizures totaling ₹1,228 crores.

In 2023, anti-drug efforts persisted with multiple arrests, significant heroin seizures, and operations conducted by Assam Rifles and the Manipur Police.

Contrastingly, states like Tamil Nadu, which do not face direct threats from cross border smuggling or Naxal-affected regions, are gaining attention with high prevalence of synthetic drugs.

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‘Savukku’ Shankar’s Explosive Report Reveals DMK’s Former NRI Wing Organiser Meth Supply Chain Linked to Loyola College

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The Commune
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In a bombshell exposé by political commentator Savukku Shankar, shocking revelations have emerged linking former DMK NRI wing organiser Jaffar Sadiq to a methamphetamine supply chain, with connections to Loyola College. The investigation has unearthed a web of illicit activities, including Sadiq’s alleged operation of a briyani chain as a front for his criminal enterprises.

In his online webpage savukkuonline.com he wrote,

“What is shocking is that, Jaffar Sadiq has been controlling the meth supply in Chennai too. He had been running a chain of briyani outlets named “Saleem Bhai Briyani”. This chain had its branches in Valasaravakkam, Moolakadai and Nungambakkam. All these branches have closed down two months ago for reasons that are not clear. The Nungambakkam outlet of Saleem Bhai Briyani which was doing mediocre business was supplying drugs mainly to students from Loyola College.”

Jaffar Sadiq, once a prominent figure in DMK circles, had been clandestinely controlling the distribution of methamphetamine in Chennai. In a startling twist, it has come to light that Sadiq’s nefarious operations extended beyond the drug trade to include a network of briyani outlets operating under the guise of legitimate businesses.

Under the banner of “Saleem Bhai Briyani,” Sadiq’s chain of outlets spanned several neighborhoods in Chennai, including Valasaravakkam, Moolakadai, and Nungambakkam. However, the abrupt closure of all branches two months ago raised suspicions, leaving residents puzzled about the sudden disappearance of these eateries.

Of particular concern is the Nungambakkam branch of Saleem Bhai Briyani, which, despite its mediocre business performance, is alleged to have served as a hub for drug distribution, primarily targeting students from Loyola College. This revelation has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the insidious tactics employed by Sadiq to further his criminal agenda.

The implications of Sadiq’s activities are far-reaching, raising questions about the extent of his influence and the potential nexus between his criminal enterprises and his previous political affiliations. With calls for a thorough investigation growing louder, authorities are under increasing pressure to unravel the full extent of Sadiq’s operations and hold those responsible to account.

Savukku Shankar Alleges Discrepancies in Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Degree Acquisition from Loyola College

The unfolding scandal surrounding Loyola College took another intriguing turn as political commentator Savukku Shankar alleges discrepancies in the degree acquisition process of prominent political figure Udhayanidhi Stalin. In his recent Arasiyal Arattai Episode 116, Shankar delved into these claims, hinting at further revelations yet to come.

Udhayanidhi Stalin, a prominent figure in Tamil Nadu politics, obtained a degree in Commerce from Loyola College. However, according to Shankar’s assertions, there are questions surrounding the legitimacy of Stalin’s academic credentials. In the Arasiyal Arattai episode, Shankar provided initial insights into these discrepancies, promising to disclose additional details at a more opportune moment.

The episode, which has garnered significant attention since its release, has sparked widespread speculation and raised concerns about potential malpractices within the educational system. With Udhayanidhi Stalin’s political stature adding weight to the allegations, there is growing anticipation for further clarification and transparency regarding the circumstances of his degree acquisition.

As Shankar prepares to unveil additional information in due course, the spotlight on Loyola College intensifies, with calls for accountability and integrity echoing throughout the community. The outcome of Shankar’s investigation and its implications for both the educational institution and the political landscape remain eagerly awaited, underscoring the importance of transparency and adherence to ethical standards in academia and governance alike.

Misappropriation Of UGC Funds

The Commune had earlier published an extensive report by Abhinav Vinayak, a freelance investigative journalist, on the misappropriation of UGC funds.

Abhinav, who interviewed Rev Fr. Albert Muthumalai, a former two-time principal of Loyola College, quoted him as saying, “Such a great institution meant to educate students, with high ethics and moral values has become a den of unquestionable corruption.”

In a recent development, Global clergy abuse watchdog Ending Clergy Abuse (ECA) shot a letter to UGC-India to flag an unfortunate development where the primary accused individual allegedly involved in the misappropriation of funds, has officially fled the country and is currently residing in Switzerland. This development raises serious concerns about Loyola College, Chennai’s accountability and exhibits a pattern where individuals accused of grave misconduct evade legal consequences by escaping justice.

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Rahul Gandhi’s “Lecture” At Jesus College, London Was A Paid Event Of Congress; Reports Confirm

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The Commune
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On 21 February 2024, Jairam Ramesh, a senior Congress leader, declared a temporary suspension of Rahul Gandhi’s ambitious “Bharat Nyay Jodo Yatra” as he embarked on a visit to the United Kingdom. Ramesh clarified that the University of Cambridge had extended an invitation to Rahul Gandhi, who would be delivering two lectures at the prestigious academic institution.

Congress general secretary for communication Jairam Ramesh posted on his official X handle that, “February 26th to March 1st will be break days to enable Rahul Gandhi to fulfil his long-standing commitment to deliver two special lectures at his alma mater Cambridge University (UK) on February 27th and February 28th and also to enable him to attend other important meetings in New Delhi,” 

Later on subsequent days entrepreneur Venkata “Serish” Gandikota shared a photo capturing Rahul Gandhi strolling alongside Sam Pitroda, the Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, and journalist Shruti Kapila. In his post, Gandikota remarked on the unusual sight of Rahul Gandhi and Sam Pitroda walking casually in Cambridge without the usual presence of security personnel.

Later with substantiated claims from state Congress units and ardent Congress supporters proudly promoted Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Cambridge University, likening it to the arrival of a new professor in the town.

 

However, in a statement exclusively given to OpIndia, Jesus College has officially stated that there was no official invitation extended to Rahul Gandhi by Cambridge University for any participatory event. This disclosure arises amid speculations about the nature of Rahul Gandhi’s involvement in the Cambridge University Lectures.

The spokesperson from Jesus College, University of Cambridge, has clarified that Rahul Gandhi’s participation was arranged externally through a commercial booking, and the College had no involvement in its planning or funding. This statement stands as concrete evidence refuting any assertions of an official invitation, providing clarity on the actual nature of the hosted event.

The same was also confirmed by another news outlet The Pamphlet and a social media handle The Hawk Eye.

The Mysterious UK Visit Busted

The enigma shrouding Rahul Gandhi’s recent visit to the UK is not unfamiliar, as he has a history of making cryptic journeys to foreign nations, often strategically timed with the Congress party’s needs. It’s unsurprising that he temporarily diverted from his ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ to impart ‘special lectures’ at the University of Cambridge. However, the assertion of being ‘invited’ by the prestigious institution raises eyebrows. The University’s last tweet mentioning Rahul Gandhi dates back to May 2022, and the Judge School of Business posted about an event featuring him in February 2023.

 

Nevertheless, on this occasion, there were no recent mentions or updates about Rahul Gandhi on the University of Cambridge’s X  handle or its affiliated colleges. OpIndia managed to uncover discussions involving other guests but found no trace of the Congress scion Rahul Gandhi.

(Picture Credit: OpIndia)

OpIndia conducted a thorough analysis of images shared by Congress loyalists on social media, raising suspicions about Rahul Gandhi’s purported lecture at the University of Cambridge.

By close examination OpIndia identified the location as the Jesus College of the University of Cambridge, specifically in the Elena Hall (conference room) and verified through a 360-degree tour available on the college’s website.

Despite expectations of official posts on the X handle of Jesus College regarding Rahul Gandhi’s visit, the search with the keyword ‘Rahul Gandhi’ yielded ‘no results.’ Further investigation revealed that Jesus College administration permits commercial activities, including presentations, meetings, events, and group dining, in its conference halls and grounds. This suggests that booking various venues with en-suite accommodation at the Jesus College is open to anyone, implying the possibility of the event being a commercially arranged activity rather than an official invitation.

In the midst of the growing mystery surrounding Rahul Gandhi’s recent covert foreign visit, the Indian Overseas Congress took the lead in sharing outdated images, aiming to deceive the public by suggesting that the Congress MP received a lavish welcome at the University of Cambridge. The move was a subtle attempt to create the impression that Rahul Gandhi had recently been invited by the University.

To substantiate these questionable assertions, the X handle of the Indian Overseas Congress shared images from May 2022, featuring Rahul Gandhi, the Congress-friendly ‘journalist’ Shruti Kapila, and Sam Pitroda. Additionally, they attached an image with the caption ‘India at 75,’ clearly indicating that the photograph was taken in 2022.

Upon deeper investigation, OpIndia debunked this initiative, uncovering the complete recording of the event held at the Corpus Christi College of the University of Cambridge on 22nd May 2022. This recording was found on the official YouTube channel of the Indian National Congress. As netizens exposed the misleading nature of the Indian Overseas Congress’s claims, the tweet was promptly deleted, with no accompanying apology or clarification.

(Picture Credit: OpIndia)

OpIndia, after uncovering inconsistencies in Congress’s claims of Rahul Gandhi delivering ‘special lectures’ at the University of Cambridge, reached out to Jesus College for clarification. Questions about the booking details, event organizers, invitation, attendees, and expenses were posed. In response, Jesus College confirmed that the event at Elena Hall for Rahul Gandhi was a paid external booking, emphasizing that the college had no role in organizing or financing the event.

This revelation makes it evident that Rahul Gandhi was not invited by the University of Cambridge for a ‘special lecture,’ but instead participated in a paid event during a pause in his ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra.’

(With Inputs From OpIndia)

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PM Modi To Contest From This Constituency For 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

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The Commune
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According to BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde, Prime Minister Modi will run for Lok Sabha elections in Varanasi, Union Minister for Law and Justice Kiran Rijiju will contest from Arunachal West, BJP MP Bishnu Pada Ray will vie for Andaman & Nicobar, BJP MP Tapir Gao will contest from Arunachal East, and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will run in Dibrugarh.

 

Out of the total candidates, 28 are women, 47 are below the age of 50, and the list includes 27 SC candidates and 18 ST candidates. Additionally, 57 candidates from the OBC category are part of this group of 195.

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I.N.D.I. Ally DMK Leader RS Bharathi Mocks MGR; Glorifies DMK’s Separatist History; Says Only DMK Men Can Claim To Be Born To One Father

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The Commune
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A recent gathering took place to commemorate the birthday of DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin in Salavakkam near Uthramerur, Kanchipuram district. The event, led by DMK union secretary Kumar and attended by Uttaramerur assembly member Sundar and Kanchipuram MP G. Selvam, featured DMK’s Organizing Secretary RS Bharati as a speaker.

During his address, Bharati made incendiary remarks against opposition party leaders, including former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu MG Ramachandran (MGR) and Prime Minister Modi, while also making unsubstantiated claims.

When discussing MGR, he mocked the circumstances of his death, linking it to the AIADMK founder’s speech where he called for the banning of the DMK.

Prior to the Kanchipuram conference, MGR addressed a gathering in Trichy. During this speech, against the backdrop of SD Somasundaram leaving the party, the venue witnessed a sparse crowd. An agitated MGR expressed his intention to ban the DMK then. The following day, Karunanidhi spoke at Kanchipuram questioned who was that who wanted to ban the DMK (here Karunanidhi has used disrespectful terms to address MGR in singular). Unfortunately, this speech by MGR turned out to be his final public meeting address.

RS Bharathi said, “The last speech was when he said that he would ban the DMK. His arms and legs were paralysed, he was admitted to Apollo, and remained speechless and gone. I want Modi to understand this and that is why I am reminding him of it.“

In response to the recent criticism from PM Narendra Modi in his Thoothukudi speech, RS Bharathi said, “All those who said they will destroy the DMK have been destroyed themselves. If you have to understand history, Modi must realise that he is not greater than Pandit Nehru.”

Bharathi slipped the truth that Nehruvian Congress had also considered sidelining the DMK but later managed to get hold by contesting that even though DMK helped his daughter Indira Gandhi.

He said, “Do you know what Nehru once remarked about the DMK? He said, ‘I’ll pack the DMK to whichever nation it wants’. However, it was DMK and Kalaignar that gave a helping hand to the same Nehru’s daughter when she found herself in a predicament.

Later, RS Bharathi took pride in the DMK advocating for a separate nation, leading to the creation of a distinct IPC act to impede such aspirations. He said, “You go to every town and poach ministers and buy MLAs, but in Tamil Nadu you can’t even touch the slippers of DMK’s last-mile cadres. Even if he dies, he will not change his party and survive. If someone asks Dravida Nadu as a separate nation, 7 years of imprisonment. Today’s politicians doesn’t know the fact. To the Indian Penal Code Section 153, they added a separate section 153 A, to give 7 years imprisonment. They changed the law exclusively for the DMK in 1962. Even with law, they could not destroy DMK. Can you destroy it by shouting?”

Later, he made misogynistic and sexist comments about the DMK using their unique symbol to contest elections, mocking other political parties. He said, “There is no other party in India except DMK which contests under the same symbol from the day the party was started and stood in the elections till now. Be it 1957 or 1962, 1967 or 1971 – it was all under the rising sun symbol, we are competing under the rising sun symbol till 2021. Mr. Modi, does any other party in India can claim of such a thing? If people are angry in the village, they will say something like “I am born to one father”, and similarly in politcs, only DMK men can say that they’re born to one father. This man came and talked yesterday without knowing this pride.“

In response to RS Bharati’s above claims, netizens promptly ridiculed him and debunked the lies by sharing an article containing data that contradicted the claim. The article highlighted that the DMK did not consistently align itself with the rising sun symbol; instead, it initially contested elections using the rooster symbol.

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FIR Filed Against Polimer News Journalist Who Covered Narcotics Raids; TN BJP Head Annamalai Condemns

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The Commune
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A series of events unfolded in Tamil Nadu related to the Narcotics Control Bureau’s search operation at various locations connected to Jaffar Sadiq. The focus was particularly on the Sahara Express courier office, reportedly owned by DMK’s West Chennai secretary, Chitrarasu. When this information reached Polimer News, a news reporter accompanied by cameraman Senthil Kumar, rushed to cover the story.

Upon their arrival, individuals affiliated with DMK allegedly confined the news reporter to a room and subjected him to severe physical assault. Subsequently, Senthil Kumar was hospitalized at Royapettah GH. The plot took an unexpected turn when Senthil Kumar filed a complaint against the DMK individuals who attacked him. Surprisingly, the police declined to register the case, and instead, a 55-year-old woman initiated legal proceedings against Senthil Kumar, accusing him of inappropriate conduct during the raid. This development left the journalist community in shock.

In response, several journalists expressed solidarity by staging a protest at the Chennai Commissioner’s office.

Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai strongly criticized the state police for seemingly favoring the ruling DMK government instead of ensuring justice. He condemned “Yesterday, the National Narcotics Control Commission raided the Sahara Courier Company, owned by DMK Chennai West District Secretary Chitarasu in relation to international drug trafficking, and the @polimernews journalist Mr. Senthil Kumar who went to collect news, was locked in a room and severely beaten by the DMK.”

“After this, the police did not take any action on his complaint, have now made a false complaint against Mr. Senthil Kumar by a 55-year-old woman and lodged a First Information Report against him, is highly condemn-able. It is not only very unfortunate that the Tamil Nadu Police are acting on the DMK’s advice, but also against their work ethic. The police should act according to the law and not as a wing of the DMK. Immediately, the fake First Information Report registered against Mr. Senthil Kumar should be cancelled, and I insist that the DMK thugs who attacked Senthil Kumar should be immediately arrested.”

Following the outcry, the police eventually registered an FIR against DMK functionary Kalaichelvan, a close aide of DMK’s West Chennai secretary Chitrarasu, who was subsequently arrested for his alleged involvement in attacking Polimer TV Cameraperson Senthil Kumar.

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Alleged Fact-Checker Zubair’s Claims On ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ Slogans Fall Flat; Forensic Analysis Proves Pro-Pak Slogans Were Chanted

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The Commune
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A few days ago, social media was abuzz with allegations of the Karnataka Congress members chanting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogans. This happened after the Congress candidate Syed Naseer Hussain’s Rajya Sabha victory in Karnataka was announced. A video of his supporters allegedly chanting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ was circulated on social media platforms. 

Alleged fact-checker Mohammed Zubair immediately jumped into action to prove that Pakistan Zindabad slogans were not raised. He claimed that instead of Pakistan Zindabad, the supporters were chanting ‘Naseer Saab Zindabad’. 

However, this has fallen flat. Forensic analysis of the footage reveals that Naseer’s supporters in the Karnataka Assembly did indeed chant pro-Pakistan slogans while celebrating his victory. The presence of these slogans was identified in both the audio and video components. The submitted report to the state government asserted that the footage remained unaltered as reported by India Today. 

On 28 February 2024, a huge controversy unfolded when this unidentified individual, now recognised as a trader from Byadagi, arrived at the Vidhana Soudha to commemorate the victory of Congress leader Syed Naseer Hussain in the Rajya Sabha election. On 29 February 2024, Karnataka police had already arrested Mohmad Shafi Naashipudi for the incident, as disclosed by Superintendent of Police Anshukumar, who identified the detained individual as Mohmad Shafiq Naashipudi.

Zubair blamed Kannada news channels for propagating ‘lies’. He wrote an entire thread buttressing the Congress that no such slogans were raised.

He even quoted a journalist who was allegedly present during the sloganeering that there were no Pakistan Zindabad slogans.

 

This time, Zubair was fact-checked and disproved by the forensic analysis and the arrest by Karnataka Police.

This is not the first time Zubair has buttressed the Congress establishment. He has always spoken in support of anti-India, anti-Hindu forces. Here are a few examples:

In December 2023, as Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Dayanidhi Maran’s derogatory comments on Hindi speakers surfaced online once again, Dravidianists and alleged fact-checkers jumped into the scene with their explanations and justifications. Most prominent among those buttressing the DMK was the alleged fact-checker Mohammed Zubair of the propaganda outlet Alt News. His explanation for the video was that it was a 4-year-old video. He targeted ANI for their reportage, he wrote, “Hello @smitaprakash, Denounce Dayanidhi Maran’s Anti UP/Bihar speech in strongest terms, But your News Agency @ANI, @PTI_News and other News Channels getting video bites should at least mention that you/they are running his 4-year-old speech from June 2019. By not doing so, Your agency and other News Channels are proving that they are running a Propaganda set by the ruling Govt.”

His tweets buttressing Dayanidhi Maran were reposted by the DMK MP himself. In multiple tweets, Zubair kept repeating that the video was four years old but never condemned the hate speech of the DMK MP.

In October 2023, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman distributed credit assistance totaling ₹3,500 crore to beneficiaries in Coimbatore. The event was part of the Credit Outreach Program, aimed at providing financial support to various sectors of the economy, particularly those in aspirational districts. However, amid the program’s proceedings, an interruption occurred when an individual claimed that he had not received a loan, garnering media attention. In a remarkable display of transparency and democratic values, Nirmala Sitharaman invited the aggrieved individual onto the stage to address his concerns. Alleged fact-checker labelled the Union Finance Minster’s remarks as “arrogant.” He went silent when it was proved that the “aggrieved” person was a business owner and had been informed by the Bank of Baroda that he couldn’t secure a fresh loan of ₹40 lakhs due to an existing unpaid loan under his wife’s name. Despite this, Sathish persisted in his claims at the event.

In August 2023, when Rahul Gandhi’s “flying kiss” controversy broke, Zubair was hell-bent on proving that the flying kiss was not directed at Smriti Irani but the entire Parliament. 

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Meet Ameer, A Dravidian Propagandist And The Bestie Of Drug Peddler Ex-DMK Man Jaffer Sadiq

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The Commune
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Ameer Sultan, a Tamil film director, who is known for films like Mounam Pesiyadhe, Raam, Paruthiveeran, etc .is in the news for all the wrong reasons. His connection with Jaffer Sadiq, a former DMK NRI Wing office bearer and Tamil film producer, is being discussed widely in social media circles as more and more narcotic consignments are intercepted across the country.

Ironically, the film Raam made by Ameer is about how a son’s journey in getting justice for his mother who gets killed by a young neighbour after she finds out about his drug addiction.

Ameer’s Knee-Jerk Reaction After Drug Bust

Ameer tried to wash his hands off of Sadiq by claiming that he was unaware of Sadiq’s “other face” and also stated that the shooting of the film Iraivan Miga Periyavan was halted abruptly following the news of the ₹2000 crore drug bust. 

In a press release on 26 February 2024, he stated, “In the last couple of days, all the news about Jaffar, the producer of my film “Iraivan Miga Periyavan” has shocked me. On the 22nd, when I was shooting for the final stages of the movie “Iraivan Miga Periyavan”, the shooting was suddenly stopped. Why was the shooting stopped? What’s going on around me? I came to know that through the media. I still don’t know what the truth is. However, if there is any truth in the allegations in the news, it should be condemned and he must be punished. The media industry knows very well that I am always against the principle of making compromises with actors and producers to earn a lot of money. In that sense, I would like to state that I will not continue to work with anyone involved in illegal activities. Even now, I am busy with film work in my office where I regularly meet journalists. After knowing the full details, I will soon meet the press and media department. “God is great.”

Ameer on 1 March 2024 shared a video of his in which he said, “To the press and netizens, despite me clearing my stand with respect to Iraivan Miga Periyavan’s producer Jaffer Sadiq, some reporters, friends, in social media platforms are connecting me to the crime. I would like to convey this to them: Basically, I am against liquor, prostitution, and loans for interest, and I follow a religious path that professes this. In this scenario, when you link me to the crime, it will only damage my name and affect my relatives mentally, you will not achieve anything out of it. All the accusations you make will be investigated by police and other authorities. When they ask me to appear for interrogation, I am ready to comply. I thank my supporters. God is great.”

In essence, he tried to establish is Muslim identity and tried to distance himself away from Jaffer Sadiq and the drug bust.

Ameer Sultan – Jaffer Saadiq Links 

During launch function of his film “Iraivan Miga Periyavan” in February 2022, Ameer is seen saying Jaffer Sadiq is a distant relative of his. He also mentions that Sadiq had been requesting Ameer to direct a film under his banner for 5 years. Questions arise over Ameer’s naivety when it comes to understanding his own relative. 

Another video surfaced on social media platform X where Ameer is seen wishing all success to Jaffer Sadiq. He says, “I have been closely watching his meteoric rise in all businesses he has begun. I pray he achieves success with this film (production business) Iraivan Miga Periyavan too.”

It is noteworthy that he addresses Sadiq as “thambi” and Sadiq addresses Ameer as “Anna”.

Director Ameer and Jaffer Sadiq launched a coffee shop named 4AMCoffee and Kitchen under the Mahyan Pvt Ltd incorporation at ECR near Chennai. The managing director of this organisation, Abdul Basith, is also a director of Zuko Overseas Pvt Ltd along with Jaffer Sadiq. Interestingly, Ameer Sulthan aka director Ameer is also a director of Zuko Overseas Pvt Ltd. 

For the launch of the coffee shop, director Vetrimaran and actor Soori were present. Another coffee shop named Law Cafe was opened at Radhakrishnan Salai under the Mahyan Group of Companies banner run by Ameer and Sadiq.

Ameer, Vetrimaran, and Jaffer Sadiq have been photographed frequently establishing the closeness of directors in the Tamil film industry with so-called producers.

Some of the films that Jaffer Sadiq has produced include Ameer’s Iraivan Miga Periyavan, Mangai, and Indira. These films were produced under the JSM Pictures banner. Interestingly, Sadiq’s X handle’s cover pic has 4 posters – the three mentioned above and a film named Maayavalai which is produced by Ameer’s own production house and co-produced by Vetrimaran’s Grass Root Film along with Jaffer Sadiq.

It is noteworthy that DMK Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s wife Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi was the chief guest at the launch of a single from the film Mangai.

Saleem Bhai Biriyani chain which is apparently owned by Jaffer Sadiq himself and was inaugurated by Ameer. As he interacts with the press and news channels, Ameer discloses that Saleem Bhai Biriyani shop is one of Sadiq’s ventures.

The both together have met MK Stalin and Kanimozhi as well.

This establishes their thick friendship more than ever.

The Dravidianist Face Of Ameer

Against the backdrop of the Ram Mandir Pran Prathishta event, Ameer was seen questioning Lord Rama’s relevance in Tamil Nadu. In an interview about the Ram mandir, he says, “Rama is not even a God in Tamil Nadu. How many temples of Rama are there? I am also from TN – do we have as many temples like Murugan, Mariyamman for Rama? Tamils never celebrated Rama Navami like they celebrated Vinayaka Chathurthi or Thai Poosam. It is not a part of our culture. Nobody asked for the Ram Mandir not to be built, we only asked to not destroy a masjid and construct a temple on that site. Still, they did it. Nobody got angry also for this (hinting at tolerance).”

Peddling DMK Propaganda

In this interview with Aran Sei YouTube channel, he claims the BJP is a party that does politics over dead bodies, comes to power through violence and riots, and that it is a party that came into being through violence. He also claims I.N.D.I.Alliance gives a lot of hope for people since the country is going towards dictatorship and that all central agencies like ED and, the Supreme Court are under the control of the PM. He mocks the PM saying, a Pappu meets the press and the people alike but this 56″ chested legend doesn’t. Like all other Dravidianists, Ameer also peddles the same lie – can’t say for sure if this will be the last elections for India – he justifies this statement by saying the same government brought in demonetization and stopped circulation of 2000 rupee notes later, they abrogated Article 370 – if they can do that, they can do this also – thus planting seeds of doubt in people’s minds about the BJP and sowing seeds of hatred against the party as well as those supporting the party. 

He also adds that Jai Shri Ram was only heard in the north, now the slogans are being heard in the south too, thanks to Annamalai’s padayatra so people must be aware. All through the interview he continuously uses the word pavayatra (yatra of sin) instead of padayatra. 

In another interview with Behindwoods, he claims people ostracised Tablighi Jamaat for spreading covid and that the Muslim community was already shunned to a large extent by labelling them as terrorists in films and general narratives. In this too, he attacks Modi for not visiting Manipur at the time of the riots and says it is Hindu fanaticism as the reason for it. When asked whether Muslims are not a part of the BJP, he says it is not about whether Muslims are members or not, it is the fact that “dominant caste” people are members of the party and these castes were responsible for the oppression of lower castes.

In another video, he peddled lies that RSS was the organization controlling Seeman’s Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK). He claims he deduced this after seeing the “trolls” associated with NTK would only attack DMK or Periyar on social media platforms and that they would not attack the BJP. He also spreads misinformation by peddling the same lie as leftist or Dravidianist media – he claims a Muslim was lynched for not saying Jai Shri Ram and another was pushed off the train for the same reason. He also states that since NTK speaks of spirituality, the mask has come off and they are nothing but the BJP themselves!

In this video from The Debate YouTube channel, he justifies the release of 1998 Coimbatore blast convicts citing their age and health conditions as grounds for release, emphasizing that such action aligns with existing legal provisions.

In another video, he equates the burkha with the practice of Marwadi women covering their heads. Then he drags PM Modi’s mother into the argument, suggesting she also covered her head and hence it was a comparable cultural practice.

Ameer very slyly questions whether practices like burning corpses and the consumption of human meat by aghoris can be considered regressive. He further questions the notion of “progressiveness”, citing examples such as drinking cow urine and shooting Gandhi’s photo with a gun and taking a video of it. Ameer also asserts that these aspects should be scrutinized by the directors of films like “Kashmir Files” and “Kerala Story.”

Again halfway through the interview, Ameer questions as to why Modi interfered in matters like Triple Talaq, suggesting that he should focus on his own religious beliefs first. He also repeated misinformation about alleged Hindu perpetrators in cases of lynching and rape. 

Ameer also expressed the opinion that Muslims should leverage “scientific” arguments to counter films like Burkha, Farhana, Vishwaroopam, etc., demonstrating the merits of Islamic practices. For instance, he suggests that wearing a Burkha has its advantages and should be defended using scientific reasoning. 

Ameer claimed that there wasn’t any media channel advocating for Muslims. In the video, he discusses parents expressing concerns about their children allegedly being “held” within Kalki ashram and Isha Yoga centre. Notably, he does not address the activities within a madrasa.

Speaking about the Ilayaraja-Ambedkar controversy, he alleges that Ilayarajaa bows down to the influence of the Ambani-Adani group, contrasting this with the example of Ambedkar, who overcame adversity from a humble background to draft the constitution of the country.

In 2016 he peddled propaganda against Uniform Civil Code.

These are just some of the many instances where Ameer shows his pure hatred for RSS and Hindus and claims that Muslims are minorities who are being “oppressed” and alienated by the majority in the country but he does it very slyly in a manner where the victim card is actually flashing.

When a person with such a perverted mindset can talk about all this, surely one wonders if his claims of ignorance about his partner and producer bestie and relative Jaffer Sadiq are indeed true. 

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Fact-Check: Kalaignar News Misleads Public With Half-Truths On NGT’s Findings About Pollution In River Ganga

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Kalaignar News, a mouth-piece of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), has put a misleading and false newscard questioning the allocation of funds for the Clean Ganga project initiated by the Narendra Modi government at the Centre.

The outlet had published an article with the headline, “Ganga declared unfit for bathing – Where is the ₹20,000 crore allocated by Modi? Netizens Question!”.

The DMK mouthpiece also took sly jibes at Hindus in the article saying “Ganga is also the holy river of Hinduism in India. As bathing in the Ganges is considered a pious act, devotees from different parts of India flock to the Ganges to bathe in it. Amidst this, the National Green Tribunal has ordered not to bathe in such river Ganges. The wastes of various cities on the banks of the river Ganga are mixed in the river Ganga. Due to this, the river Ganges is continuously getting polluted.”

It further went on to add “In 2014, when he took office in the BJP-led government union, he announced that he would clean the Ganga river. Later, a project called ‘Namami Gange’ was launched and in 2015, Prime Minister Modi allocated ₹20,000 crores to clean the river Ganga. But now the entire stretch of river Ganga in West Bengal is unfit for bathing, the National Green Tribunal has said. Also, due to high levels of faecal coliform bacteria, no one should bathe there. As a result, netizens are questioning what happened to the amount allocated by Modi to clean the Ganges.”

However, a swift fact-check conducted by Only Truth, has debunked Kalaignar News’s claims. The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti disclosed that a substantial sum of approximately ₹16,011.65 crore had been allocated for the National Mission for Clean Ganga Mission from 2014 until 31 December 2023. Additionally, an allocation of about ₹15,015.26 crore was earmarked for district administrations in the Ganga basin to aid in river cleaning efforts.

It’s noteworthy that each district administration is tasked with establishing sewage treatment plants to treat wastewater before releasing it into the river, as per directives. The investigation also highlighted the National Green Tribunal’s intervention, particularly in West Bengal, where the Ganga’s condition was deemed most dire.

In essence, the NGT highlights the plight of Ganga River in I.N.D.I. Ally Trinamool Congress-ruled West Bengal under the Chief Ministership of Mamata Banerjee. Startling revelations indicate that nearly nine districts in Bengal are grappling with poor water conditions, with untreated sewage being indiscriminately discharged into the river. The alarming fact emerges that, in Bengal alone, a staggering 258.67 MLD of untreated sewage finds its way into the Ganges daily.

So, it’s evident that Kalaignar News’s portrayal of the Clean Ganga project’s funding allocation is misleading as it tries to cast aspersions on the Modi Government without delving into the merits of the NGT study.

https://twitter.com/OnlyTruth2024/status/1763555446638645294

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“Udhayanidhi Stalin Doesn’t Even Compare To The Dust On Modi’s Toenails”, Says TN BJP Chief Annamalai

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In a recent verbal skirmish between political scions, Annamalai, the BJP’s Tamil Nadu Chief, has fired back at Udhayanidhi Stalin, the DMK scion, following the latter’s comments on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s grandfather citing that even the grandfather of the Modi lineage couldn’t dismantle the DMK.

In a blistering retort, Annamalai questioned Udhayanidhi’s credentials, challenging his capability to secure even a handful of votes without riding on his family’s coattails. He said, “What is Udhayanidhi’s background? Strip away his father and grandfather’s name and influence, and can he muster even a couple of votes? He’s an unsuccessful actor who relied on his father’s wealth to grace the silver screen. Now, as an MLA and minister, he’s merely leveraging his family’s legacy for political gain.”

Annamalai dismissed the Udhayanidhi Stalin stature, suggesting that he’s not even worthy of being comparison, he said,“Udhayanidhi Stalin doesn’t even compare to the dust on Modi’s toenails. Before uttering a word, they ought to recognize their own standing.”  Annamalai cast doubt on Udhayanidhi’s contributions to society, questioning his political legitimacy and whether he has the grassroots experience or advocacy record to warrant his place in the political arena.

With a final blow, Annamalai challenged Udhayanidhi’s audacity to critique Modi’s lineage, emphasizing that the DMK scion entered politics riding solely on the coattails of his grandfather’s illustrious name.

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