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Puthiya Thalaimurai’s Alleged Journalist Parrots DMK’s Narrative, Says Person Who Threw Mud On DMK Min Ponmudi Belongs To BJP Without Substantial Proof

December 4, 2024
The Commune

Niranjan Kumar, a Dravidianist journalist associated with Puthiya Thalaimurai TV (PTTV), has once again propagated narratives for the ruling DMK government, employing fact distortion and flashy headline techniques from his base in Delhi. This time, he simply echoed the statements of DMK’s HR&CE Minister PK Sekar Babu, transforming them into an article aimed at defending the government and demonstrating his unwavering loyalty to them. There have been multiple instances where he has been caught producing biased reports that consistently favor Dravidian or Leftist ideologies, and this trend continues without any sign of change. Even when exposed for pushing one-sided narratives, Niranjan remains unapologetic, steadfast in advancing his partisan political agenda.

In this regard, Niranjan Kumar once again pushed a biased narrative in his recent coverage of an incident involving DMK Minister Ponmudi. On 3 December 2024, during Ponmudi’s visit to Villupuram to distribute relief materials and assess the damage caused by Cyclone Fengal, a group of individuals relief materials, staining his white shirt. The incident quickly went viral on social media, with initial reports suggesting that locals were angry at the government’s inefficiency in relief work.

However, Niranjan Kumar shamelessly framed the incident with the headline, “Throwing mud at Minister Ponmudi… BJP woman functionary in the background.” This narrative was based on an explanation given by HR&CE Minister PK Sekar Babu in an interview, and the police were still investigating the case, with no arrests reported at that time. In essence, Niranjan just parroted what the DMK minister Sekar Babu had said without investigating independently.

Meanwhile, other videos began circulating on social media showing a group of agitated youths and locals—agitated by the government’s relief efforts—tearing down DMK banners associated with Ponmudi. Netizens quickly questioned whether these youths were affiliated with the BJP, mocking the narrative. Despite the growing online discussion, Kumar continued to push his one-sided portrayal of the incident.

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