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“Godse Learnt Violence, Murder & Intolerance From Bhagavad Gita”, Says Congress MP KC Venugopal

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Since the beginning of the Motion of Thanks address for the President in Parliament by the incumbent MPs, the Congress and its allies have opted to dissent from the President’s address and criticize aspects of Hindu or Indian culture.

In this context, Congress MP KC Venugopal from Alappuzha, Kerala, have stirred a new row on 2 July 2024, made derogatory remarks about the revered Hindu scripture Bhagavad Gita, accusing it of promoting violence, murder, and intolerance. This statement was made in support of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s earlier comment alleging that those identifying as Hindus are involved in violence and hatred, sparking significant protests and criticism from various quarters.

Venugopal also questioned the President’s assertion of the government’s clear majority, stating, “Why is the President insisting that the government has a clear majority? We are certain that this government’s insecurity is evident in the President’s address.”

He further criticized the BJP, alleging that their electoral success was bolstered by external support including from investigative agencies like the ED, CBI, and IT, as well as biased media coverage funded by corporate entities. Venugopal claimed that without this support, the BJP would have secured fewer seats.

Addressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pre-election statements, Venugopal highlighted the victories of Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad and Rae Bareli, contrasting them with Modi’s predictions of defeat. He criticized BJP narratives and accused them of using Hinduism for electoral polarization, challenging their commitment to Hindu beliefs.

In reference to Article 123(3)(a) of the Constitution, Venugopal recalled instances of communal speeches by PM Modi and accused him of disregarding constitutional norms, citing electoral irregularities and the Election Commission’s perceived inaction.

Later, KC Venugopal posed a rhetorical question about the true adherence to Hinduism among BJP members and INDI alliance members. He raised the issue of defining “who is a real Hindu,” stating that it should be someone who comprehends the principles of dialogue, tolerance, and human values.

Venugopal said, “Mahatma Gandhi and Godse believe in the Bhagavad Gita, both believed in Bhagavad Gita, both read Bhagavad Gita, but Gandhi learnt non-violence, tolerance and respect for human life from the Gita and the message of Lord Krishna. Godse learnt violence, murder and intolerance from the same textbook. We believe in Gandhi’s Hinduism not Godse’s Hinduism.”

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Bus Conductors Neglect & Deny Commutation To Thanjavur Hospital Sanitation Workers, Sparks Protest

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The sanitation workers commuting daily to Thanjavur Medical College Hospital faced rejection from bus conductors at the bus stand, both from the current and subsequent buses heading their way. This neglect led to their agitation and subsequent protest.

At Thanjavur Medical College Hospital, numerous personnel, including doctors, staff, nurses, and sanitation workers, are employed. Many of these workers hail from Thanjavur and its neighboring regions. They commute daily to work from Thanjavur Old Bus Station via government town buses that pass by the Medical College.

Each day, these workers operate in shifts and plan their commute according to their work schedules. Typically, over 50 sanitation workers gather at the old bus station around 6:30 AM to catch the morning bus bound for the medical college. Recently, however, they encountered a problem when attempting to board the town bus. The conductor, citing bus regulations, asked them to wait for the next bus, which resulted in frustration among the workers.

In response, the sanitation workers staged a sit-in protest, blocking the entrance of the bus station. This action disrupted the departure of buses heading to other destinations, inconveniencing numerous passengers. Santhanaraj, the manager of the Karanthai Transport Branch, was informed of the situation and arrived with the West Police to negotiate with the protestors.

During discussions, the women workers expressed their dissatisfaction with being denied boarding despite the bus being designated for free travel for women like them. They recounted instances of conductors disrespecting them over the free fare issue, which they found unacceptable. Their primary concern was the timely arrival at the medical college by 7:00 am, crucial for replacing night shift workers.

Following the intervention, Santhanaraj assured the protestors that steps would be taken to prevent such incidents in the future. He urged them to end their protest and offered an alternative bus arrangement, which they eventually accepted. The workers dispersed after approximately 1.5 hours of protest, allowing the resumption of normal bus operations, although the incident caused considerable traffic disruption in the area and garnered significant attention.

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“One Who Eats Cow Dung Is Upper Caste – ‘Crossbelt’, One Who Eats Cow Is Lower Caste”: Coimbatore CSI Immanuel Church Pastor Derogates Hindus, Especially Brahmins During Sermon

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On 16 June 2024, during the Sunday service at CSI Immanuel Church in Coimbatore, the father made some extremely derogatory Hinduphobic, especially anti-Brahmin comments. What started as a sermon describing how worship strengthens Christianity, and that worship must become one’s lifestyle, he very tactically veered into derogating Sanathana Dharma.

Explaining some verses from the Bible about untouchability, he suddenly started talking about Sanatana Dharma and Hindus. He said, “Today it is the 2 descendants who are ruling the world, one is Abraham’s descendants and the other Ishmael’s descendants. Christians and Muslims are the ones ruling the world. Here people talk about Sanatanam and spirituality. They eat dumplings (kozhakattai) and coconut meat (Thenga moodi), and they drink cow urine. What is spirituality in this? They say those who eat beef are lower caste while those who drink cow urine are upper caste. Do they even have brains? One who eats cow dung is upper caste, “crossbelt” (a derogatory reference to one wearing sacred thread janeu/poonool) – the one who eats the cow that gives this cow dung is lower caste.”

He further said, “The only race which eats dung lives here. No other race in the entire world eats dung. Only in India do they eat the dung and drink the urine. We have such a disgusting race in India, and he proudly says that he came from Lord Brahma’s head. If you came from the head, why are you eating what fell on the ground? The one who comes from the head must stand on his head. We all stand in front of the cow, but these people stand behind the cow waiting for it to lift its tail. And they call us savage. They call us uncivilized people and say don’t touch them; they are untouchable. We feel ashamed to touch them, they do such dirty things.”

Towards the end of the sermon where he was describing how a character from the Bible verse he was explaining asked for water, he again delved into making Hinduphobic remarks. He said, “Water is a big problem here. Go to the villages and see, you cannot draw water from any well just like that. If you do that, they will chop you into pieces and put you inside the same well. It used to be like that at one point in time. There used to be a well for the village, a well for the slum (Cheri), and one well for every place. You cannot take water from a well that is not yours. You cannot drink any water, as if they discovered water. God gave us water. He gave it to everyone. Nature is for everyone but these people took it away and created rules. They created water politics. Even today it is occurring.” And then he continues his sermon. He ended the sermon with the comment that Jesus was a very progressive person who never cared about anything and defied all rules (of untouchability and such).

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Escalating Caste-Based Tensions In TN School: Clash Among Class 12 Students At Nanguneri Government School Leaves Two Injured

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Another incident of caste-based pride led to a clash among class 12 students in Nanguneri, Tirunelveli. Just months after a tragic attack on a Scheduled Caste teen and his sister by three teens from a dominant caste in August 2023, another clash has erupted, resulting in injuries and hospitalizations within the district has shocked many.

This time, the conflict unfolded at Rosalind Chelliah Government Higher Secondary School in Maruthakulam village, in Nanguneri Block in Tirunelveli District. Students hailing from Ponnakudi, Mayaneri, and Maruthakulam villages attend this school.

Reports indicate that during the afternoon break on 1 July 2024, students from Ponnakudi and Mayaneri areas clashed, involving students from grades 10 to 12. The altercation resulted in serious injuries to a class 12 student, who suffered wounds on his hand and back. School authorities intervened, dispersing the students involved and conducting inquiries with those implicated in the violence.

The injured students were swiftly transported by ambulance to Tirunelveli Government Medical College Hospital for urgent medical attention. Witnesses from Ponnakudi alleged that the clash erupted when students from Mayaneri targeted them with caste-based insults, precipitating the violence based on regional and caste affiliations.

One of the injured victims recounted, “Upon our arrival, they assaulted us claiming we were also residents of Ponnakudi. They targeted me specifically based on my caste.”

Another victim, a student, stated, “There was a quarrel between two 10th class students, it seems a boy from my village has called up and talked. In response to the threat, the Mayaneri boy had called and threatened that he will cut and stab him. Today he went and asked why he had called and made threats, in response ten to fifteen members beat him together…  the two were fighting and the fifteen members surrounded them and witnessed the altercation.“

The victims alleged that prior incidents in the area had been based on caste distinctions.

Concerned relatives of the injured students expressed dismay over the recurring clashes among students from different communities at Rosalind Chelliah Government High School. They criticized the school administration for purportedly failing to prevent such incidents.

This incident underscores ongoing tensions and violence stemming from caste-based prejudices among students, highlighting the urgent need for community dialogue and effective measures to promote harmony and safety within educational institutions.

(With inputs from ETV Bharat)

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Ashoka University Students Display Pro-Palestine Placards During Convocation Ceremony

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A video of a convocation ceremony at Ashoka University has been circulating on social media. It has come to light that on 24 May 2024, students of Ashoka University displayed pro-Palestine placards during their convocation ceremony. The video shows graduates holding signs that read “Free Palestine” and “Stop Genocide.” Some were also seen wearing the Palestinian “keffiyeh” (scarf) and some turned up in Palestinian flag colours – black, green, red. 

This demonstration aligns with the ongoing demands of the Ashoka University Student Government (AUSG) to sever ties with Israel-based Tel Aviv University. Since May, the AUSG has petitioned the university administration, urging them to end their research partnership with Tel Aviv University, which includes lectures by Israeli faculty members in India. However, the university rejected this petition, emphasizing that it does not take political stances.

This is not the first time Ashoka University has been in the spotlight for controversial student actions. Here are some notable past instances:

Hinduphobic Slogans Raised On Campus

In March 2024, Ashoka University students raised Hinduphobic slogans such as “Brahmin-Baniyawaad Murdabad” within the university premises. Videos of the students chanting these slogans went viral on social media. The students also voiced support for caste-based reservations and a caste census at the university. They chanted additional slogans like “Jai Bheem-Jai Meem” and “Jai Savitri-Jai Fatima,” targeting specific communities.

On Israel-Gaza Conflict

In February 2024, the AUSG issued a statement condemning Israel’s military actions in Gaza. The statement described the terror attack by Hamas on October 7th, 2023, which resulted in over 1,300 deaths and numerous atrocities, as “events taking place on 7 October 2023.” This phrasing drew criticism for downplaying the severity of the attacks and omitting the violence committed by Hamas.

Controversial Research By Professor Sabyasachi Das

In August 2023, Professor Sabyasachi Das faced backlash for a research paper claiming that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) engaged in election manipulation. The paper, widely criticized for its methodological flaws, went viral on social media after being amplified by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor. Following the controversy, Professor Das resigned from his position. The AUSG defended the research, describing it as “cutting-edge.”

False Claims By Professor Neelanjan Sircar

In November 2021, Professor Neelanjan Sircar falsely claimed that a portrait of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at Rashtrapati Bhavan was actually of Bengali actor Prosenjit Chatterjee. In a now-deleted tweet, Sircar used this claim to mock Hindu beliefs and criticized the BJP. His tweet read, “Totally amazing! This isn’t Netaji Subash Chandra Bose, it’s a picture of famous Bengali actor Prosenjit Chatterjee playing Netaji in a movie. And this after yelling ‘Jai Shri Ram’ at a Netaji event. The bankruptcy of political appropriation of independence-era leaders.”

The recent display of pro-Palestine placards, combined with these past instances of Hinduphobic slogans, controversial research, and biased commentary on international conflicts, indicates a growing trend of activism and political expression among Ashoka University students.

(With inputs from OpIndia)

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TN BJP Leader SG Suryah To Address NRI Vasavi Association In USA As Chief Guest

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BJP Tamil Nadu State Secretary Dr. SG Suryah has been invited as a Chief Guest to address the NRI Vasavi Association (NRIVA) in St.Louis, Missouri, United States of America.

The 7th Global Convention of NRIVA is scheduled to happen from July 4-7, 2024 at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

A series of programmes including vedic chanting sessions, yoga sessions, business meets, etc is scheduled to happen over the 4 days.

SG Suryah, who has been one of the prominent leaders of the BJP in Tamil Nadu will be addressing the convention.

Earlier in 2023, SG Suryah was extended an invitation to USA on this year’s quota to attend the program which is titled “Young Politicians – The Future of Indian Democracy in the United States”.

The participants are selected by American Foreign Service Officers overseas. IVLP boasts of a rich alumni club that includes more than 290 current and former Chiefs of State and Heads of Government, 2,000 cabinet-level ministers, and many other distinguished leaders from the public and private sectors according to IVLP’s official website.

SG Suryah is a notable youth leader in BJP and was earlier invited to Israel by Govt. of Israel in 2018 as one of the Emerging Young Political Leaders in India for a 10-day Youth Exchange Program. Subsequently, in 2019, Suryah was part of the Govt. of India’s Youth Leaders Delegation to South Korea for 12 days.

Apart from being active in politics, Suryah is also a well-known columnist and author with 7 books to his credit all published before he turned 30 years. His biography of internationally renowned social worker Palam Kalyanasundaram and his Tamil book on BJP sweeping the polls in North East India in which he explains its strategy and hard work are bestsellers. His Tamil translation of Veer Savarkar’s Mazi Janmathep and Yogi Adityanath’s Biography are critically acclaimed and bestsellers too.

Suryah currently serves as the State Secretary of BJP in the state of Tamil Nadu and is the youngest to hold this position in the history of BJP.

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“How Many Hundreds Of Women Were Enslaved By Each Sengol-Wielding King?”, CPIM MP Su Venkatesan Derogates Sengol In Parliament

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Su Venkatesan, MP from Madurai and State Secretary of the CPIM, has once again sparked controversy by mocking the Sengol, a scepter symbolizing Tamil culture, which was placed in the new parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 28 May 2023, as a symbol of righteousness and justice. Despite being aware of the true significance of the Sengol, the MP chose to ridicule Tamil culture solely to oppose the BJP in Parliament.

During the motion of thanks to the President in the 18th Lok Sabha, CPIM MP Su Venkatesan began by expressing gratitude to the voters and the people of Madurai, for their trust in him. Ironically, he won from Madurai – the seat of the Sangam age and the abode of Goddess Meenakshi.

Disagreeing with the motion of thanks, he pointed out the absence of any mention of Ayodhya in the President’s speech, unlike the previous session of the 17th Lok Sabha Prime Minister’s last speech extensively covered Ayodhya. Venkatesan said, “If we don’t vote for you, you will abandon Ayodhya and you will abandon God.”

Venkatesan then shifted his focus to critique 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 trying to say to the women of the country by bringing and keeping the sengol here? It is painful.”

Further in his speech, Venkatesan peddled lies claiming that statues of Gandhi and Ambedkar, originally positioned at the parliament’s entrance, had been relocated to a less prominent location, while figures like Chanakya, Savarkar, and the Sengol were prominently displayed inside.

Contradicting his earlier statements in Parliament, Venkatesan asserted that the electorate had voted for his party with a mandate to dismantle what the current administration supports and to champion neglected causes. Continuing his speech, he remarked, “The scepter embodies dual symbols of honor: one representing monarchy and the second is, as you know, symbolizing virtue—namely, honesty.”

He also made unsubstantiated claims about BJP leaders from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Odisha disparaging Tamil people.

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Allahabad HC Warns Of Majority Hindus Becoming Minority Due To Religious Conversions, Calls For Religious Gatherings Where Conversions Take Place To Be Stopped

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The Allahabad High Court on 1 July 2024 issued a stern warning that the majority population of India could become a minority if religious gatherings facilitating conversions are not curtailed. The observation was made by Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal while dismissing the bail plea of an accused under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021.

Justice Agarwal was hearing the bail plea of Kailash, who was accused of taking people from his village to attend religious gatherings in New Delhi where they were allegedly converted to Christianity. The court noted that if such practices continue, the demographic balance of the country could be significantly altered.

“If this process is allowed to be carried out, the majority population of this country would be in minority one day,” Justice Agarwal stated. “Such religious congregations where conversions are taking place should be immediately stopped.”

The court highlighted that Article 25 of the Constitution of India guarantees “freedom of conscience and free profession, practice, and propagation of religion” but does not sanction conversion from one religion to another. “The word ‘Propagation’ means to promote, but it does not mean to convert any person from his religion to another religion,” Justice Agarwal explained.

The court further observed that the unlawful conversion of people from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and economically poor sections to Christianity was rampant throughout Uttar Pradesh. “Unlawful activity of conversion of people of SC/ST castes and other economically poor persons is being done at a rampant pace throughout Uttar Pradesh,” Justice Agarwal noted.

During the bail hearing, the court was informed that the complainant’s brother, along with several villagers, was taken to a “well-being” gathering in Delhi by the accused, Kailash. The complainant alleged that many of these individuals never returned home, implying that they were converted.

Advocate Saket Jaiswal, representing the accused, argued that the victim, Ramphal, had not converted to Christianity and that he merely attended the gathering. Jaiswal also pointed out that another individual, Sonu Paster, who conducted the religious gatherings, had already been granted bail.

Despite these arguments, the court found the allegations against Kailash serious and denied his bail plea. “This Court, prima facie, finds that the applicant is not entitled to bail. Hence, the bail application of the applicant involved in the aforesaid case crime is hereby rejected,” Justice Agarwal ruled.

Additional Advocate General PK Giri and Additional Government Advocate Sunil Kumar represented the state, supporting the need for stringent actions against such conversions to maintain social harmony.

(With inputs from Bar and Bench)

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“Get The Application, We’ll Give It To Them After Elections”: DMK Minister EV Velu Assures Women Who Complained Of Not Getting ₹1000 Monthly

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During a visit to a local village in Vikravandi Assembly constituency, DMK minister E.V. Velu faced criticism and controversy over the implementation of the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam, a women’s entitlement scheme. The scheme promises ₹1,000 monthly to eligible women, but many villagers expressed dissatisfaction saying that they did not receive the money.

As Minister E.V. Velu interacted with a group of women, he inquired whether they had been receiving the promised ₹1,000. The women present responded negatively, to which the minister instructed his team to collect applications from those who had not received the funds, assuring them that the issue would be addressed in time after the elections.

One woman boldly questioned the delay, asking why they had not yet received their entitlements. “Are the people who got it my relatives and those who didn’t are not?” he quipped, trivializing the woman’s genuine concern. The minister further shifted the blame onto the women, accusing them of not properly filling out the necessary applications.

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“Drugged People Threaten Driver With Knife, Seize Cell Phone & Cash”: Security Concerns At Kasimedu Port; Chennai Container Transport Association Urges Action

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The Chennai Container Transport Owners Association has lodged a complaint with the Kasimedu fishing port police station, expressing the urgent need for enhanced security measures. They cited incidents of knife-point robberies targeting lorry drivers during the early morning hours in the port area.

The association highlighted that areas spanning Minjur, Manali, Mathavaraam, Ponneri, and Thiruvetriyur are particularly vulnerable to serious robberies by individuals under the influence of ganja. These perpetrators obstruct lorries and steal cash and cellphones from drivers. As a solution, the association has requested continuous patrols from Surya Narayana Road to Ports Zero Gate to safeguard the area. The association has also voiced concerns that if the menace is not contained, it could spread to urban areas, causing distress among the general public.

Speaking to the reporters a member said, “There is no security from the toll gate to the zero gate Power Kuppam. At nights, five to six people after smoking ganja often come to the drivers threaten them with a knife, seize their cell phone and cash  regularly. On Friday last week, there was a similar complaint, four drivers were robbed of their money and mobile phones by two people at the same time, the name of the transport was Sri Om Shakti Transport and the owner of the transport was Dhanasekhar, his driver immediately called 100 during the incident, and within 10 minutes the authorities came and caught one of the perpetrator on the spot, they brought the accused to the N4 station and seized his cell phone and bike.”  Later he said, “It is happening for the past one year. Only last month the corporation had put the public lights here, there was no light before.”

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