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‘Purananooru’ Starring Virtue Signaler Suriya Is Anti-Oppression, Anti-Hindi Imposition Says Sudha Kongara Who Allegedly Stole ‘Irudhi Suttru’ Plot From Poor Real-Life Boxer; Had Distorted Air Deccan Founder’s Story To Peddle Dravidian Propaganda

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The Commune
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In an interview with film reviewer Baradwaj Rangan, film director Sudha Kongara revealed her latest film with Kollywood actor and virtue signaler Suriya’s next film titled Puranaanooru was ‘anti-system’ story (whatever that means). She said that it was an anti-system story set in the backdrop of “anti-Hindi imposition” agitations that happened in Tamil Nadu adding that the film strongly speaks about “anti-oppression”. She goes on to talk about the real-life boxer whose story she made into a film titled Irudhi Sutru.

Kongara goes on to talk about centuries of patriarchy and how the female boxer made it. She further added, “Every kind of separation and every kind of oppression and division exists, and you beat it, you do not sit and cry about it. So, this is also an anti-oppression kind of film.”

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What Is The Reality of Irudhi Sutru?

In reality, Sudha Kongara has been accused of stealing the real-life story of ex-Boxer Thulasi and her sister Saraswathi to make ‘Irudhi Suttru’ (2016) without giving her credit, denying it was her story and even mildly threatening her.

In an interview with Aval Glitz, Thulasi says “I asked her why she did not add, “inspired by real incidents” or “Thulasi Saraswathi” in the credits because my sister and I are a part of the film. We told her that we did not ask her anything and yet she did not give us credit. She replied saying she heard the same story from over 100 people.”

Thulasi further retaliated against Sudha Kongara asking about specifics of the film which pertain to her life, but Kongara feigned ignorance.

Thulasi continues, “I went to meet her about 4 days after the film’s release, she was very busy and refused to meet her giving excuses. I said thank you and left.”

Thulasi adds, “I feel more hurt because of this than the physical punches I received when I boxed. They stole my entire life story and denied our existence. She even promised me a role in the film, and she said she would depict me as the coach but I came to know about the film when I saw a trailer on YouTube.“

Today, Thulasi drives an autorickshaw to make ends meet.

 

Strangely, Kongara credits a fictional Muthazhagu who inspired the character of Madhi (Thulasi’s role). She wrote on 26 November 2023, “Feb 2nd 2016. I got a call from Ameer Anna. I was driving outside Prasad Studios. I remember the exact moment because he was one of the first and few from the industry to call and praise me for Irudhi Suttru. I just told him one thing then, my Madhi is inspired by Muthazhugu. I went on and on about one of the greatest female characters written by a man! I had made both the actresses who played Madhi and later Bommi watch Paruthiveeran as a reference. And THIS is my homage to a master film maker of Tamil cinema. This is all I have to say.”

In the interview with Baradwaj Rangan, Kongara says, “Though I am a centrist, I do tend to lean a bit towards Left perhaps, and I do say that oppression is not okay. Man, woman, animal, child, transgender, anything. Oppression is not okay, rich poor, or whatever, one person trying to throttle another person is not okay. I felt that all my life.”

Ironically, the same Sudha Kongara who speaks about oppression and patriarchy and fighting to beat the system, has done the same to Thulasi.

Kongara also directed the film Soorarai Potru which claimed to depict the life of Simplifly Deccan (Air Deccan) founder Captain GR Gopinath but cunningly inserted the Dravidianist ideology into the film – he was depicted as a Periyarist fighting for social justice and the villains in the film were all, no prizes for guessing, Brahmins!

Interestingly, the Hindi version of the film’s song in Soorarai Potru was released on 4 July 2024. Comparing it with the Dravidianist Tamil version featuring EVR’s picture and a black shirt-borne Suriya, the Hindi version had nothing revolutionary.

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“DMK Has Kept Us Like Slaves, We Should Act Like An Opposition Accordingly”: TN Congress Member At Executive Committee Meeting

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The Commune
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The Congress Executive Committee meeting in Tamil Nadu saw a volunteer spill out harsh truths about the DMK and the Congress party. This meeting is said to have taken place on 4 July 2024.

A Congress member speaking to the audience said, “DMK could not win a Councillor seat or Municipality Ward seat. See how they are controlling us. They are using us as slaves. We must behave as a true opposition party accordingly. This is one point. Secondly, be it the District president or circle leader, tell me what the DMK is doing. They do everything for themselves. What is their income? What will they spend it on? How can they form the government? We couldn’t even form a Booth committee. If we ask them, they say, wait let me find out. We don’t have one. They say it is an expenditure (Booth committee), but they did not give the money as well. They did not give for the Parliamentary elections either. The District President did not give us the money.”

At this point, he was interrupted by the people sitting on the dais. He continued saying, “Let me finish shortly. This is what is happening. So, the village committee, and booth committee should protest against the DMK along with the support of the people. Only then will the party grow. Otherwise, there is no chance for the party to grow. There is no flagpole in any village or town. They cannot even save the existing Congress workers. There is no way to bring in new people too. Only if we do this, will the party flourish. There are so many parties that came after us and have grown so well, they are all having fun, I do not want to talk about it.”

It is noteworthy that Tamil Nadu Congress party president Selvaperunthagai had raised a pertinent query to the party cadres during the state general committee meeting on 11 June 2024, “How much longer do we continue depending on others?”, he asked. His address delved into the historical backdrop of the party in Tamil Nadu, prompting reflection among the party cadres. However, in response, former party leader EVKS Elangovan emphasized the importance of aspirations without veering into unchecked ambition, sparking significant dialogue within the Congress ranks. 

This stir came against the backdrop of the announcement of results of the 2024 Lok Sabha election results where the BJP overtook the Congress in terms of vote percentage despite Congress candidates triumphing in all contested constituencies, a stark contrast to their performance in 2014 when they failed to secure any seats and often placed fourth or fifth, losing deposits in many instances.

Despite this success, many attributed this victory to the support of the DMK. This sentiment was challenged by Selvaperunthagai during the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee’s State General Committee meeting, where he questioned the party’s perpetual dependence on others in the state and advocated for independent growth. His remarks stirred controversy within the DMK-Congress alliance.

Previously in May 2024, speaking at a Congress executive meeting in Arani, Tiruvannamalai district, Selvaperunthagai had said, “How long will we wait for another party to give us seats? In Tamil Nadu, the Congress party should grow from the position of asking for seats to the position of giving seats.” Selvaperunthagai, openly expressed his grievances, highlighting the 2026 state assembly elections. He emphasized the party’s past role as a decisive force in the 1950s and urged party members to aim for that level of authority once again. His candid remarks have reportedly caused a commotion within the I.N.D.I Alliance in Tamil Nadu.

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“Edappadi Palaniswami Is A Traitor”: Annamalai Attacks ADMK Chief Over His Remarks On BJP’s Vote Percentage

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The Commune
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The war of words between AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami and TN BJP chief Annamalai seems to keep continuing. This time, they sparred over the vote percentage the parties earned in the recently concluded Parliamentary elections.

Edappadi Palaniswami, speaking to reporters at Coimbatore airport said, “In 2014, the BJP contested the elections by allying with several parties. At that time, in the Coimbatore constituency, Honble Meghalaya Guv CP Radhakrishnan contested. He garnered about 42000 votes lesser than the ADMK candidate. In the 2024 Parliamentary election, Annamalai contested on behalf of the BJP. He lost by about 1,18,000 votes to DMK’s candidate. So, how can you say that BJP has grown in the state? In 2014, the NDA alliance secured 18.8% votes. Today, they have earned 18.28% votes. In toto, they have secured 0.52% fewer votes than before.”

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Responding to these allegations, TN BJP chief Annamalai said, “The word traitor suits Edappadi Palaniswwami. The PM made him sit next to him in Delhi. But here, for the sake of self-interest, because he felt the grass was greener on the other side, Edappadi Palaniswami jumped from this side to that. The people taught him a lesson – they lost the deposit in many seats. A party that was at number 1 or number 2 position, once a ruling party lost deposit, it is a Guinness record. Even though the party is good, the people have punished the leader who is not good during the 2024 Parliamentary elections.”

Edappadi Palaniswami gave 134 poll promises for the Parliamentary polls. When will he fulfill them? He is now the LoP in the Assembly. We will fulfill the poll promises we made to the people of Coimbatore. How will he do that with no MP in Parliament? He should think before talking.

Speaking about the Coimbatore seat where he lost to DMK’s Ganapathy Rajkumar and finished second ahead of ADMK’s Singai Ramachandran, he said, “ADMK gained 13000 votes and secured the deposit. Had they got 16.6% votes, they would have lost the deposit. Today he is talking heroically at Coimbatore airport to the reporters. How can a party that just managed to secure a deposit speak against the BJP? We have secured 24% votes more than you. Despite having 6 MLAs and 3 Assembly constituencies, they lost the deposit – Singanallur. They lost deposit in 3 out of 6 seats. Today Edappadi Palaniswami is lecturing me about how to run and grow the BJP. His own party is going down. He should look at the mirror first. Please do not give me advice.”  

He further said, “I have to respond to the remarks made by Edappadi against our party. Our party has formed the government at the centre for the third time in a row. What have they done? They lost in 2019, 2021. He lost Erode despite claiming it to be a bastion. Why did he not let OPS contest? Do you know what he told me over the telephone? He spoke today about the Erode by-election. What is the secret? He told me that it was his native, it was his bastion, and I would win by 1.5 lakh votes, so tell OPS not to contest, I have to contest, did he not tell me to make this possible? This is EPS’s Erode by-election secret. In response, OPS without saying a word, respected him. EPS lost by several 1000 votes and today he is condemning me. But having told you the history, I condemn his remarks.”

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Chinese Link In Hindenburg Report Against Adani Group Surfaces

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The Commune
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In a startling revelation, senior lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani has claimed a potential Chinese connection behind Hindenburg Research’s damaging report on the Adani Group, which led to a significant decline in the conglomerate’s share prices. Jethmalani, through a series of social media posts, implicated American businessman Mark Kingdon and his wife Anla Cheng in orchestrating the adverse report.

The Allegations

The disclosures implicated Kingdon Capital, which purportedly collaborated with Kotak Mahindra Bank to short-sell Adani stocks. Hindenburg’s response to SEBI revealed that Hindenburg and Kingdon Capital teamed up to execute a strategic plan against the Adani Group, profiting from the short-selling of its stocks.

Commissioning Of The Report

Hindenburg Research, a well-known short-selling research agency, was allegedly hired by Mark Kingdon to compile a report on the Adani Group. This report, once published, resulted in a steep fall in Adani’s share prices.

Who Is Kingdon?

Mark Kingdon, the founder and owner of Kingdon Capital, a US-based investment firm managing approximately $623 million in assets. His “philanthropic efforts” include supporting organizations like Harlem Children’s Zone, which aids underprivileged children, and the China Institute, which promotes Chinese culture.

Alleged Role of Kotak Mahindra

Kingdon reportedly approached Kotak Mahindra’s International Investment arm (KMIL) to set up an offshore fund and accounts specifically for trading in Adani shares. This led to the creation of the Kotak India Opportunity Fund (KIOF), which took substantial short positions in Adani shares via the Mauritius route before the Hindenburg report was published. The trade was financed by $40 million from Kingdon’s Master Fund, in which the Kingdon family holds significant shares, including his wife Anla Cheng.

Anla Cheng’s Alleged Chinese Connections

Anla Cheng, a Chinese American, has been described by Jethmalani as an influential lobbyist for Chinese interests in the United States. She was the CEO of SupChina, a media initiative accused of subversion in favor of Chinese interests. After a whistleblower’s testimony before the U.S. Congress, SupChina rebranded as The China Project, which later shut down amid allegations of having ties with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

The whistleblower Shannon Van Sant in her statement claimed that Cheng pushed her to produce journalism favorable to China.

She also stated that Cheng instructed Van Sant to promote a book by Peter Walker, an American consultant favored by Chinese state media. Additionally, Cheng informed the staff about a tip from the China Association for Science and Technology regarding a Chinese scientist allegedly being wrongly investigated in the U.S. Cheng told her staff, “We have to protect him.” Van Sant believed that Cheng’s instructions were influenced by her connections with Chinese organizations and interests. Van Sant was fired the same day she expressed discomfort about Cheng’s instructions, which she felt compromised journalistic integrity.Cheng’s push to promote certain content was also linked to fundraising efforts, aiming to gain support from donors and readers.

Key Questions And Concerns

Jethmalani raised several pressing issues that he believes need thorough investigation:

– How the Kingdons were introduced to KMIL? What due diligence was conducted by KMIL regarding the Kingdons, and whether KMIL participated in the short sell as a principal?

– Were Indian politicians, businessmen, and financial intermediaries who assisted Hindenburg in preparing and publishing the report were aware of the short-selling motives and whether they benefitted financially from this scheme?

– Did KMIL and the involved Indian actors knew about the alleged Chinese connection behind Hindenburg?

The allegations suggest that the Kingdons, particularly Anla Cheng, with her purported connections to Chinese lobbying efforts, orchestrated a significant financial maneuver to undermine the Adani Group. Jethmalani accused them of not only eroding the market cap of Adani but also financially devastating numerous Indian retail investors. He insinuated that these actions were designed to advance Chinese strategic interests by crippling an Indian corporate competitor that had outperformed Chinese state enterprises in various international projects.

Jethmalani emphasized the need for SEBI to scrutinize the connections and financial transactions involved, particularly the roles of KMIL and other Indian participants in the short-selling strategy.

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“Stalin Appointed Me As He Knew A Vanniyar MLA From Here Would Get Votes”: DMK MLA Says, Critics Call Out Dravidian Model Duplicity

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The Commune
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The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) which boasts its commitment to the ideals of Periyar emphasizing the party’s dedication to social justice and equality. The party faces scrutiny over controversial statements made by one of its MLAs during the assembly election campaign.

In a recently surfaced video, the Tiruthani MLA was caught making caste-based appeals to a group of women voters, asserting the importance of the Vanniyar community in his constituency.

The video shows the MLA stating, “I’m Tiruthani MLA, DMK MLA. I was a District Secretary. I’m not someone from outside, I’m also a Vanniyar. I am one of you. Congress’s Krishnaswamy is my close relative. In Tiruthani, we run K. Vinayagam Matric School and a women’s college. My father’s name is Shanmugam Reddiar, and he used to conduct Vanniyar Sangam meetings in Tiruthani. People in and around Tiruthani used to come and followed his command. Thalapahty K. Vinayagam is none but Congress Krishnaswamy’s father-in-law. He was Tiruthani MLA. My father started a school and college in his name. Over 2000 students study in campus spread over 30 acres. My father has written a will stating that this school and college belongs to every Vanniyar living in this the world. He started it to provide education for our caste people. Today we’re running it in Thiruthani town. I haven’t mentioned this history anywhere. I didn’t tell this in the meeting yesterday I spoke”

The MLA went on to claim, “There are many within the DMK party working for our Vanniyar community. From that background, I’ve been with the DMK. I’ve been a Municipal Chairman for 15 years. I’ve been continuously winning. I was the Chairman when Jayalalithaa Amma was there and during DMK period. I kept winning continuously. They offered me an MLA seat and I won because I’m a man of my word and honest. I’ve a good name among people. Not one vote will go against my word.”

He further said “MK Stalin appointed me because he was clear that a Vanniyar MLA had to be from this area. He knew that I have this background and I would be able to talk to people and get the votes. You may think with what authority I came here to fetch votes. Kalaignar was the first to propose 20% reservation for our community. Many didn’t know this. Only because of this reservation do our community’s students become doctors, sub-inspectors, and collectors. Before that, there was no reservation. Our community was struggling. Edappadi Palaniswamy failed to secure 10.5% reservation for us, and now the courts have canceled it. If the central government supports us, our DMK government will be able to reinstate this. We have provided so many welfare schemes to women.”

DMK critics on social media called out the duplicity of the Dravidian Model of social justice.

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“₹10 Lakh Is Too Much”, Madras HC Questions TN Govt’s ₹10 Lakh Compensation For Kallakurichi Hooch Tragedy Victims

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The Commune
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In a significant development, the Madras High Court has questioned the State government and urged it to reconsider the decision to give ₹10 lakh as compensation to families of victims who lost their lives in the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy. The bench comprising Acting Chief Justice R Mahadevan and Justice Mohammed Shaffiq expressed reservations about the amount being too high and questioned the rationale behind such compensation.

“Why should the family be encouraged? You’re paying ₹10 Lakh. That is encouragement. If a person dies of an accident, you can give compensation. But not in this case. ₹10 Lakh is too much. You need to sit with the secretaries and figure out another mechanism,” remarked the court, emphasizing its concern over setting such precedents. Acting Chief Justice Mahadevan further suggested exploring alternative mechanisms for assistance rather than direct monetary compensation.

The court’s directive came during the hearing of a petition filed by Mohamed Ghouse, Secretary of the Welfare Party, who argued against providing compensation to those who consumed illicit liquor, citing it as an illegal act leading to their demise. Ghouse contended that such individuals should not be considered victims deserving of state solatium, which traditionally applies to accident victims.

Ghouse asserted that the State government’s decision to allocate ₹10 lakh to families of the deceased and ₹50,000 to those undergoing treatment was unreasonable and arbitrary. He also criticized the State for failing to justify why it offered lower solatium to victims of fire accidents or other accidents while allocating a substantial amount to victims of the hooch tragedy.

Furthermore, he argued that those who consumed illicit liquor were not akin to freedom fighters or social activists sacrificing their lives for the greater good of society. Therefore, he urged that individuals who consumed illicit liquor should be denied compensation and should not be regarded as victims deserving of state aid.

The court declined the State’s plea to link this petition with others seeking a CBI inquiry into the hooch tragedy, noting the distinct nature of the relief sought in each case. The matter has been adjourned for further consideration after two weeks.

The tragedy killed at least 65 people and several others lost eyesight, many are still being treated at hospitals.

(with inputs from LiveLaw)

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“Symbolises Employment Crisis”: Former Sports Quiz Master Turned All-In-All Commentator Sumanth Raman Says About Crowd That Welcomed Indian Cricket Team After T20 World Cup Win, Netizens Roast Him

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The Commune
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India’s T20 World Cup-winning cricketers returned home triumphantly on the morning of 4 July 2024. The World Champions arrived in Delhi following which they spent the morning with PM Modi at his residence. Subsequently, the team went on an open-top bus parade from Marine Drive, where throngs of fans danced in celebration and welcomed the victorious squad. The euphoric homecoming was akin to a grand street party. Following the victory parade, the team was honored at Wankhede Stadium.

Indian cricket fans have been in celebratory mode since the team clinched the World Cup on 29 June 2024 after winning the final match against South Africa in the T20 World Cup. “The huge turnout of fans to welcome us shows they were as desperate for this T20 World Cup title as we were,” said a thrilled Rohit Sharma at the end of the victory parade at the packed Wankhede Stadium.

However, naysayers saw the crowd that gathered at Marine Drive with a crooked mindset. All-in-all commentator Sumanth Raman could only see “unemployed” people and not fans at Marine Drive. He wrote on his X handle, “Yesterday’s frenzied reception for the Indian Cricket team made me happy and sad. Happy because a team that had become World Champions got such a rousing reception. Sad because so many people could afford to turn up on a weekday at such short notice. Some may have been students but to me, the pictures somehow symbolised the employment crisis as much as it did the craze for cricket. Countries used to winning don’t do this on this scale. #T20WorldCup2024″

Netizens slammed Sumanth Raman’s pessimistic views and reminded him of crowds that gathered across the world after World Cup trophy wins.

 

Many even reminded him of being a sports commentator in some part of his life, and yet Sumanth had to make comments that he made.

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Wokeism Enters TN Govt Schools: “Pride” Month Celebrated In TN Model Schools Across 38 Districts

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The Commune
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In what comes as a rude shock to most inhabitants of Tamil Nadu, the global menace of wokeism has made its way in public-funded government schools in Tamil Nadu with the concept of LGBTQIA+ pride being celebrated in schools across the state.

In June 2024, as reported in The Hindu, Coimbatore Model School in R.S. Puram organized a pride march where 200 students waved rainbow flags, showing their “support” for the LGBTQIA+ community. The students reportedly engaged in discussions about various gender identities. The school also conducted a “gender sensitization” session, exposing children to Pride Month, its history, and the spectrum of genders and sexual orientations within the LGBTQIA+ community.

The march, which began at the school and ended at DB Road Square, featured Tamil film director Lenin Bharathi. It was also noted that a trans person interacted with the students and addressed their queries.

The event also saw the participation of V. Rajendran, coordinator for Tamil Nadu Model Schools in the western region, S. Naveenatha Krishnan, coordinator for the northern zone, and Muthamizh Kalaivizhi, coordinator for holistic development in the State’s model schools.

This seems to have been replicated in all TN Model Schools across 38 districts in the state and it was revealed at the Chennai Pride event this month. 

Netizens, baffled by this move, questioned why minors were being sexualised in the name of gender education.

It is also not clear if parental consent was taken to introduce children to these alien concepts.

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Thiruthani Temple Hundi Money Theft: DMK Govt’s Negligence In Protecting Temples, Says Hindu Munnani

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The Commune
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In a shocking incident that has raised serious questions about the administration of temple properties, two contract employees of the Tiruttani Murugan temple were caught embezzling more than ₹1 lakh from the temple’s hundi (donation box) a few days ago. The arrested individuals are currently behind bars, but the controversy surrounding the theft continues to grow.

Devotees visiting the Thiruthani Murugan Temple often make offerings of money, gold, and silver in the temple’s collection boxes. These offerings are collected and counted by temple staff and volunteers every 30 days.

The hundi was opened for counting in the presence of HR&CE Joint Commissioner-in-charge Arunachalam, Trustee Head Trustee Sreedharan, Trustees Usharavi, Mohanan, Suresh Babu, and Nagan. Employees and volunteers from 29 sub-temples, including Thiruthani Murugan Temple, participated in the process, with the offerings of money, gold, and silver being counted separately.

During the counting, Vyjayanthi, 44, from Nagapoondi, a contract employee for 13 years, and Thenmozhi, 35, from Veeramangalam, were caught on surveillance cameras stealing money. They were seen hiding ₹1,15,790 in their sarees.

The temple officials promptly confiscated the stolen money. The Joint Commissioner of the temple filed a complaint at the Thiruthani police station. Police have registered a case and are currently investigating the incident.

State President Kadeswara Subramaniam of the Hindu Munnani has issued a scathing statement, attributing the audacity of the crime to what he describes as the DMK government’s anti-Hindu stance.

Condemning the incident, the Hindu Munnani issued a statement saying, “Two days ago, employees at the Tiruthani Murugan temple who were responsible for counting the hundi money were caught embezzling lakhs of rupees and are now in jail. The public believes this boldness stems from the DMK government’s anti-Hindu stance. While the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister boasts about reclaiming temple properties and lands, employees from his department are looting temple assets and stealing hundi money. The government, seemingly unwilling to protect temple property, should hand over temple management to devout spiritual devotees and religious elders.”

The statement by Hindu Munnani head Kadeswara Subramanian also added, “A proper procedure for counting the hundi money should be established, with advance notice of hundi openings displayed on a notice board. Actions taken after theft, without proper preparation, appear complicit in the crime. Legal action should be taken against those involved in irregularities and theft, and authorities should not cover it up.”

He urged that the police should monitor whether officials from the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department are involved in the theft of hundi offerings.

On behalf of the Hindu Munnani, he requested the Tamil Nadu government to implement measures to prevent such incidents in the future and to respect the donations made by devotees with devotion.

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Adheenams Condemn Madurai CPIM MP Su Venkatesan’s Derogatory Comments On Sengol In Parliament

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Madurai CPIM MP Su Venkatesan has come under fire for his recent comments in the Lok Sabha regarding the Sengol (scepter), traditionally associated with the rulers of Tamil Nadu. His remarks have sparked controversy and drawn sharp criticism from several prominent religious and spiritual leaders, including the Madurai Adheenam, Perur Adheenam, Siravai Adheenam, and Palani Adheenam.

During the motion of thanks to the President in the 18th Lok Sabha, Su Venkatesan critiqued the ‘Sengol,’ a royal scepter symbolizing righteousness, justice, and authority in Indian culture. He ridiculed its narrative by comparing it unfavorably with historical kings known for polygamy and opulent lifestyles in their women’s quarters. Even though such associations had no relevance to the Sengol. He questioned the symbolism of bringing the Sengol into parliamentary proceedings, asking rhetorically about the historical oppression of women by kings who wielded it.

Venkatesan queried, “Do you know how many hundreds of women were kept as slaves by each king who held this Sengol? What are you trying to say to the women of the country by bringing and keeping the Sengol here? It is painful.”

These comments were perceived as an insult to Tamil Nadu’s proud tradition of kings and their association with the Sengol, particularly the scepter of Goddess Meenakshi.

Earlier, Kaumara Madalayam head Kumaragurupara Swamigal condemned the statement. He said, “Su Venkatesan was elected by the people to represent Madurai in the Lok Sabha. In Madurai, when justice was denied, the Sengol bent and the King gave up his life is something everyone knows. In Silappadikaram, the injustice and embarrassment meted out to Kannagi and how the Sengol bent is written in the epic. In this scenario, when all the newly elected MPs are beginning a new session of Parliament, a UP MP first starts speaking about the Sengol, that it has to be removed from Parliament. It is observed that the rituals and practices of our religion are being derogated by several. It is disappointing. The one from this soil (Madurai) also speaking like this is also regrettable. History tells us that it is the same soil he (Su Venkatesan) is from where when justice was denied, the Sengol bent. Whoever speaks wherever, it is an insult to Tamils.”

Kumaragurupara Swamigal also referenced the Thirukkural to emphasize the importance of integrity and justice in rulership. “Our people should teach a good lesson to those who talk like this in the future,” he asserted.

Following this, other Adheenams also registered their condemnation of the MP’s comments.

The Madurai Adheenam expressed deep disappointment, stating that Venkatesan’s remarks misrepresented the legacy of all Tamil kings, including respected figures like Pari, Maruthu Pandiyar, Veera Pandiya Kattabomman, Adiyaman, and Thirumalai Nayakar. “It is not proper for an MP elected by the people to talk like this,” the Adheenam said, questioning the influences behind Venkatesan’s statements.

Shanthalinga Marudachala from the Perur Adheenam criticized the MP for his apparent ignorance of historical context. He recounted how, under Prime Minister Nehru, the Sengol was placed in a museum but later honored by Prime Minister Modi, who involved tribal leaders in a ceremony. “Although Nehru was an atheist, history tells us that he bought the scepter and held it with pride,” he added. “By taking Thirukkural, it has the power of rulership. It is pure governance to say Tamil Nadu is proud to have that scepter in Parliament.”

Sadhu Shanmukha Adigal from the Palani Adheenam echoed these sentiments, citing Thiruvalluvar’s teachings on the importance of speaking useful and respectful words. “It is regrettable that an MP who is elected by the people without understanding its benefits speaks wrongly,” he said.

The united condemnation from these religious and spiritual leaders reflects the deep cultural and historical significance of the Sengol in Tamil Nadu. They call for MP Venkatesan to speak more carefully and with greater respect for Tamil heritage in the future.

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Pakistan Links, Anti-India Campaigns And Soros-Affiliated Funding: How Workplace Harassment-Accused 'The Polis Project' Operated Under Suchitra Vijayan

Pakistan Links, Anti-India Campaigns And Soros-Affiliated Funding: How Workplace Harassment-Accused ‘The...

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Suchitra Vijayan, co-founder of the George Soros-backed Polis Project, now stands exposed by her own former employees of workplace harassment, arbitrary sackings, and running...
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