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In a verdict that should have sent shockwaves through Tamil Nadu’s public consciousness, the Supreme Court acquitted S. Dashwanth in the 2017 rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl. The judgment was not a declaration of innocence, but a damning indictment of a police investigation so shoddy, so fraudulent, and so procedurally vile that it forced the highest court to let a man, once sentenced to death for a heinous crime, walk free.

Yet, across Tamil Nadu, the response from the dominant Dravidianist media machinery has been a pin-drop silence. Not the silence of shock, but the silence of complicity.

While the news wires carried the bare bones of the acquittal, major media houses like Thanthi TV, News18 Tamil Nadu, and Sun News treated it as a passing item – a short news byte or a static news card to be scrolled past. Worse, DMK mouthpiece Kalaignar News didn’t even think it was newsworthy and completely blacked out the news.

There were no prime-time debates, no hard-hitting panels, no relentless questioning of the Home Department, and no demand for accountability from a police force whose “Dravidian Model” has been exposed as a model of catastrophic failure.

Where Are the Crusaders?

Where is the fiery outrage from ‘journalists’ like Karthigaiselvan or Niranjan Kumar or Nelson Xavier who would jump up and down had the same been done to a case in UP or a BJP-ruled state? They would conduct debate after debate and flog a dead horse even if the issue was irrelevant. These journalists, often vocal on politically convenient issues, have suddenly lost their voice when it matters most. Their silence is a betrayal of the fourth estate’s fundamental duty: to speak truth to power and to be a voice for the voiceless.

A little girl was brutally raped and murdered. Her family has been denied justice not because of a lack of evidence, but because of a police force that allegedly fabricated evidence, manipulated witnesses, and violated every tenet of a fair investigation and trial. This is not just a legal failure; it is a monumental governance failure. It reveals a law-and-order machinery so incompetent or so corrupt that it cannot secure a conviction even in a case with a charred body of a child. And yet, the media, which styles itself as the guardian of the people, looks the other way.

Selective Outrage and Political Servility

This deafening silence is not accidental. It is symptomatic of a media ecosystem that thrives on selective outrage. The same channels that will run week-long debates on minor political slights or orchestrated controversies cannot muster the courage to question their political masters over a collapse of the criminal justice system.

To question the police is to question the government that controls it. And for the Dravidianist media, that is a red line they dare not cross. The pursuit of truth has been sacrificed at the altar of political servility.

The acquittal of Dashwanth is not an isolated incident. He was also acquitted in the murder of his own mother, with sources indicating the evidence was too weak to pursue. This points to a pattern of ineptitude that should be the biggest story in the state. Instead, it is being swept under the rug.

The message this silence sends is that, if you are a victim of a gruesome crime in Tamil Nadu, not only might the police fail you, but the media will too. They will not fight for you. They will not hold the powerful accountable. They will simply look away.

The Supreme Court did its job by upholding the law, even when it meant setting a potentially dangerous man free due to the state’s incompetence. It is now the media’s job to do its duty – to scream from the rooftops about this failure, to demand answers, and to ensure that such a travesty of justice never happens again. But if their current silence is anything to go by, the people of Tamil Nadu should not hold their breath. The Dravidianist media has spoken, not with words, but with a cowardice that echoes louder than any headline.

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]]> “Karunanidhi TV Workshop?” AIADMK Slams Dravidianist Media For Peddling DMK’s Propaganda Over EPS’ Meeting With Amit Shah https://thecommunemag.com/karunanidhi-tv-workshop-aiadmk-slams-dravidianist-media-for-pro-dmk-coverage-ahead-of-elections/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:41:44 +0000 https://thecommunemag.com/?p=128783 The AIADMK IT wing came down heavily on the Dravidianist media for launching a biased campaign against the party, particularly with the elections approaching. They accused certain media outlets of taking sides with the ruling DMK government to target and tarnish the parties reputation. On 16 September 2025, the AIADMK IT wing released a statement […]

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The AIADMK IT wing came down heavily on the Dravidianist media for launching a biased campaign against the party, particularly with the elections approaching. They accused certain media outlets of taking sides with the ruling DMK government to target and tarnish the parties reputation.

On 16 September 2025, the AIADMK IT wing released a statement that read, “Is this really your reporting, dear media? What car did Honourable Revolutionary Tamilian @EPSTamilNadu, go in? What color handkerchief did he wipe his face with? He will wipe his face, he’ll even blow his nose… that’s all human nature. Is this what you were watching, standing with a camera at the Home Minister’s doorstep? And by the way, Honourable Edappadiyar met the Indian Home Minister not the Pakistani minister, right? Looking at them publishing news in this manner, and on top of that, struggling to set a narrative by posting 3 videos, it seems like all these people came from the Karunanidhi TV workshop!! (P.S.: Is there an extra allowance for posting the same video 3 times?)”

This statement was a response to a series of videos shared by News18 Tamil Nadu, which were seen as an attempt to weaken the party and favor the DMK ahead of the elections.

Here are the videos they criticized:

In a recent move, News 18 Tamil Nadu also attempted to create a political narrative by airing selectively edited speech of Tamil Nadu’s political leaders. These videos focused on opposition leaders, not to highlight their positions, but to protect certain parties’ interests, especially as both the AIADMK and PMK are dealing with internal issues, while portraying the DMK alliance as unified and strong. The clips concluded with Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin appealing to women for their votes, framing the DMK’s victory as assured. Rather than offering political commentary, this edited video appeared more like a PR campaign for the DMK.

In this context, the AIADMK accused the media of not only distorting the facts but also engaging in political manipulation to boost the ruling party’s chances in the upcoming elections.

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]]> “I’ve Lost My Child, Please Report Accurate Information”: Rithanya’s Father Breaks Down As Dravidianist Media Puthiya Thalaimurai Misquotes Him, Deletes Post Later https://thecommunemag.com/ive-lost-my-child-please-report-accurate-information-rithanyas-father-breaks-down-as-dravidianist-media-puthiya-thalaimurai-misquotes-him-deletes-post-later/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:44:15 +0000 https://thecommunemag.com/?p=119868 The Dravidianist media outlet Puthiya Thalaimurai has come under intense criticism for its selective and misleading portrayal of the victim’s father in the Tiruppur Rithanya dowry death case. The channel, in its rush for a sensational byte, aired a heavily edited version of an emotional interview, painting the grieving father as regressive and conservative at […]

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The Dravidianist media outlet Puthiya Thalaimurai has come under intense criticism for its selective and misleading portrayal of the victim’s father in the Tiruppur Rithanya dowry death case. The channel, in its rush for a sensational byte, aired a heavily edited version of an emotional interview, painting the grieving father as regressive and conservative at a time when the family was already shattered by their daughter’s tragic death and allegedly facing political influence, as the groom’s family is reportedly linked to the Congress party. The case itself has seen little progress, raising serious concerns about justice being delayed or denied.

Against this backdrop, Puthiya Thalaimurai published a news card and aired a video segment in which Rithanya’s father, while mourning his daughter, said she lived by the principle of “one man, one woman” and that he was proud of her for that. But what the channel deliberately omitted was the rest of his message where he clearly advised others not to take such a path, emphasizing that life has options, and suicide is never the solution.

Instead, the media outlet chose to highlight only this line with title, “Cruel words,” and in the news card it added, “Whether or not to take up an alternate life depends on each person’s mindset, but my daughter has died living ‘one man, one woman’. Even though I lost my daughter, I’m proud of that. – Controversial speech by Rithanya’s father, who committed suicide due to dowry harassment”

This manipulated edit quickly went viral. Dravidianist and Periyarist handles on social media latched onto it, vilifying the grieving father, painting him casteist and regressive, and subjecting him to a torrent of online abuse.

Only after massive backlash from netizens who exposed the full context did Puthiya Thalaimurai quietly delete the post and the video. But by then, the damage was already done, his words had been twisted, and his character publicly tarnished while he mourned his daughter and sought justice.

For the record, here’s what Rithanya’s father actually said in full, “Whether or not to take up an alternate life depends on each person’s mindset, but my daughter has died living ‘one man, one woman’ (meaning she believed in one true love/partner). Even though I lost my daughter, I’m proud of that. I don’t think all daughters should be like that. But there is a way to live. One can live. Deciding that one must die by taking their life and leaving this world, is a wrong decision.”

Below are some of the posts of online abuse that were directed at the victim’s father as a result of the misleading news coverage.

Even recently, Rithanya’s father, while speaking to the press outside the court, broke down in tears with folded hands, pleading with the media to act responsibly. He said, “I stand here having lost my child. Please, I earnestly and humbly request you to provide accurate information. Whatever justice you would expect if it were a child from your own home, please publish news in line with that. That is all I humbly and earnestly ask of you. I have lost my child; now, I want justice for the remaining children. Please report the news with that in mind.”

Case Background 

Rithanya, a 27-year-old woman from Avinashi, was found dead inside her car near Cheyur in late June 2025, just over two months after her wedding. She had married E. Kavin Kumar, 28, of Palankarai near Avinashi, on 11 April 2025. Kavin is the son of Easwaramoorthy and Sithradevi, and the grandson of R. Krishnan, who currently serves as the Tiruppur Urban District President of the Congress party.

Preliminary police investigations suggested that Rithanya died by consuming poison. Prior to her death, she sent a series of voice messages to her father, Annadurai, in which she accused her husband and his parents of subjecting her to both physical and emotional abuse. These recordings were widely shared on social media following her death, sparking public outrage and demands for justice.

Following the incident, the Avinashi police registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections 85 (cruelty by husband or his relatives) and 108 (abetment of suicide). Kavin and his father, Easwaramoorthy, were arrested. Although Rithanya had also named her mother-in-law, Sithradevi, in the voice messages, she was released on health grounds. Rithanya’s family, however, has alleged that political pressure influenced the decision not to arrest her.

The victim’s parents have accused the groom’s family of dowry harassment, claiming they had already provided 100 sovereigns of gold and a luxury car valued at ₹62 lakh at the time of the wedding. They allege that demands for an additional 200 sovereigns followed, along with further abuse. Rithanya’s father, Annadurai, has also made serious allegations of sexual misconduct against his daughter’s husband.

Raising concerns over the direction of the investigation, Rithanya’s parents met with Leader of the Opposition and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami in Salem. They requested his support in ensuring a fair and transparent probe, alleging attempts to tamper with evidence and malign their daughter’s character.

Meanwhile, R. Krishnan, the groom’s grandfather, dismissed the allegations, labeling them as false. He described the matter as a personal family issue and denied any political involvement, stating that the family would respond through legal means.

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]]> Dravidianist Media News18 TN & Thanthi TV Run Clickbait Headline, Misquote BJP Leader Annamalai, Message On Vision & Governance Reduced To Misleading Line On Alliance https://thecommunemag.com/dravidianist-media-news18-tn-thanthi-tv-run-clickbait-headline-misquote-bjp-leader-annamalai-message-on-vision-governance-reduced-to-misleading-line-on-alliance/ Tue, 06 May 2025 06:59:30 +0000 https://thecommunemag.com/?p=114168 Dravidianist media outlets in Tamil Nadu, eager for clickbait, have come together to push a misleading narrative, misquoting former BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai after his recent press meet. Annamalai had clearly stated that he does not believe in forming a strong alliance based solely on numbers, but rather in offering the people a […]

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Dravidianist media outlets in Tamil Nadu, eager for clickbait, have come together to push a misleading narrative, misquoting former BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai after his recent press meet. Annamalai had clearly stated that he does not believe in forming a strong alliance based solely on numbers, but rather in offering the people a vision for a better government. However, these media outlets, which often align with the DMK, selectively twisted his words, misleadingly headlining his statement as, “We have not united to defeat the DMK.”

Media outlets like News18 Tamil Nadu and Thanthi TV played a key role in spreading this distorted narrative.

On 5 May 2025, News18 Tamil Nadu posted a video with a misleading headline, alleging that Annamalai had said, “I don’t believe we have united to defeat DMK”. They cherry-picked the first few words of his statement and used it as clickbait, completely ignoring the rest of his remarks.

Similarly, Thanthi TV ran a headline claiming, “Our alliance did not form to defeat DMK”, presenting an out-of-context response that misrepresented Annamalai’s actual message.

Instead, at the press conference, K. Annamalai stated, “Personally, I don’t have much faith in the idea of a strong alliance to defeat the DMK. What makes strength? Is it the numbers? As far as I’m, the question is, what kind of government will we offer after defeating the DMK? People are asking, ‘You want to send the DMK home, but what are you going to do then? How will you address the law and order? The people ask what is the vision?’ They want a vision. If Tamil Nadu is givern for the next five years, what will we do? Today, our brother Edappadi Palaniswami, the opposition leader and political leaders in Tamil Nadu are already talking about what they will do, but for me, the 2026 elections won’t be decided by just numbers. It won’t be about how many parties are on the DMK’s side versus how many are on the opposition side. What matters is, if the people want to remove the DMK, who will offer them a better government? That’s the conversation happening today.”

He continued, “I don’t believe in, ‘Let’s unite to defeat the DMK.’ What I believe in is ‘Let’s unite to defeat the DMK and give a good government.’ That is what the Bharatiya Janata Party believes and I think all parties, including the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, believes in.”

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]]> DMK-Supporting Dravidianist YouTubers Blame Modi Govt To Give Clean Chit To Pakistani Terrorists https://thecommunemag.com/dmk-supporting-dravidianist-youtubers-blame-modi-govt-to-give-clean-chit-to-pakistani-terrorists/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:25:26 +0000 https://thecommunemag.com/?p=113156 As expected, several Dravidianist propagandists and DMK-supporting YouTubers have quickly mobilized to shift the narrative surrounding the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Anantnag district, Jammu & Kashmir—where Hindus were specifically targeted. Instead of acknowledging the religiously motivated nature of the attack, these content creators have focused their criticism on the BJP-led central government, blaming Union […]

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As expected, several Dravidianist propagandists and DMK-supporting YouTubers have quickly mobilized to shift the narrative surrounding the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Anantnag district, Jammu & Kashmir—where Hindus were specifically targeted. Instead of acknowledging the religiously motivated nature of the attack, these content creators have focused their criticism on the BJP-led central government, blaming Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the security lapse.

What’s even more disturbing is the way these YouTubers rushed to downplay the clear anti-Hindu motives behind the attack. Despite reports that the terrorists declared a ‘jihad,’ demanded victims recite the kalma, and stripped tourists to identify their religion—deliberately targeting Hindus—these Dravidianist influencers have shown a shocking reluctance to acknowledge the facts. Their apparent goal? To preserve the minority Muslim vote bank and stay in favor with their political patron, the DMK.

One notable example is Senthil Vel, who runs the Tamil Kelvi YouTube channel and former anchor for the Tamil news outlet Maalai Murasu. He controversially questioned why those calling the Pahalgam terrorists “Muslims” don’t also label espionage suspects arrested in India as “Hindus.” Another channel, Arakalagam, echoed this exact sentiment, further fueling confusion and deflection.

Many viewers were left baffled by the false equivalence between terrorist acts and espionage cases, but these influencers appeared more interested in reinforcing the DMK’s narrative than addressing the seriousness of the attack. Senthil Vel even went a step further by emphasizing that those arrested in espionage cases were not only Hindus but also Brahmins—exposing the deeply rooted caste-based animosity often associated with hardline Dravidianist rhetoric.

These reactions have sparked outrage and concern among the public, who see them as a blatant attempt to politicize a tragedy and shield religiously motivated violence from scrutiny.

As the video opens, Senthil Vel, a self-styled Dravidianist journalist, dives into a dramatic monologue, promising to deliver a “hard-hitting exposé” on alleged links between terrorists and BJP members. With a fiery tone, he declares, “Before we dive into this video. Today, I’m going to reveal the supposed connections between terrorists and BJP executives—with proof. So, these so-called ‘fake patriots’ run away. 25 citizens have been sacrificed due to terrorism. We’ve all spoken out in anger against terrorism, and I too condemn the Pahalgam terror attack. But let me be clear—the Prime Minister, Home Minister, and Defence Minister are directly responsible. They must resign. I’m accusing them that they are weak and going to criticize them even more. I’m not here to bluff anything. I’m going to show the links between terrorists and BJP members, explain in detail who were all arrested. Enough of sacrificing innocent lives for dirty politics. And now, certain groups are shamelessly pushing anti-Muslim hashtags online. What injustice!”

Despite this intense introduction, the video quickly derails. Like many Congress and Dravidianist social media figures, Senthil Vel attempts to argue that “terrorism has no religion.” But his core argument is built on flawed comparisons—equating espionage cases involving Hindu individuals with religiously motivated terror attacks carried out by Islamist groups, particularly from Pakistan. The logic doesn’t hold up, and rather than proving a point, it reveals a poor understanding of the fundamental differences between espionage and terrorism.

Worse still, he makes a blatantly casteist remark, implying that many involved in such activities are Brahmins, “Most of them are the ones who say, ‘We are born with brains, we are intelligent.’ They are half of it. I don’t want to say more.” This thinly veiled jab reflects a deep-rooted bias that frequently surfaces in Dravidianist discourse.

Senthil Vel attempts to further his argument by presenting a list of alleged “Hindu terrorists,” the first case he cites involves a July 2024 news report, initially promoted by Congress & AAP sympathizer Dhruv Rathee who was widely known for his partisan, left-leaning propaganda.

According to the report from NDTV, Talib Hussain Shah, a wanted Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist captured in Jammu and Kashmir, was affiliated with the BJP’s Minority Morcha and handled their social media in Jammu. However, the timeline and context were misrepresented. The incident wasn’t recent, and more importantly, the accused was a Muslim, contradicting Senthil Vel’s attempt to show Hindus in the same light. This visibly confused him mid-video, and rather than correcting the inconsistency, he scrambled to deflect blame back onto the BJP—accusing the party of giving space to terrorists. The irony was glaring.

Senthil Vel then cited another post—this time from Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair, a propagandist frequently accused of spreading misleading or partisan narratives favoring Congress and its allies like the DMK, TMC, and others. Referring to content published by Alt News, Senthil Vel claimed that a BJP IT Cell member, Dhruv Saxena, along with 10 others, had been arrested for allegedly assisting Pakistan’s ISI in spying on the Indian Army.

He presented this as a major embarrassment for the BJP. However, what was more questionable than the allegation itself was the near-total silence from mainstream media outlets on the matter—only Alt News had reported it prominently, raising concerns about the credibility and selective amplification of such stories. This, in fact, was a point of contention that had already been heavily pushed by Congress and its ecosystem. Despite his attempt to frame it as a significant expose, the reliance on a single, politically biased source and the lack of broader media coverage casts serious doubt on the narrative being promoted.

Continuing his attempt to tie terrorism to the BJP, Dravidianist YouTuber Senthil Vel brought up the much-discussed case of journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik’s controversial meeting with terrorist mastermind Hafiz Saeed. The meeting, which triggered uproar in Parliament at the time, was politicized further by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who remarked, “The man is from the RSS. That’s a known fact. We want to know if the Indian embassy facilitated this meeting.”

However, the facts were different. Ved Pratap Vaidik met Saeed as a journalist, risking his safety for an interview. Much like Tamil journalist Nakkeeran Gopal—who once interviewed the dreaded bandit Veerappan and has long been a known DMK supporter—Vaidik’s meeting was more journalistic than ideological. Yet, unlike Vaidik, Gopal was never accused or vilified; in fact, he was even utilized by the Tamil Nadu government. Journalists, at times, pursue uncomfortable truths. But Senthil Vel seemed more interested in pushing a narrative rather than evaluating the facts.

He also listed a series of espionage-related arrests, wrongly labeling them as evidence of “Hindu terrorism,” failing to distinguish between acts of spying and religiously motivated terror. Here are some of the cases he cited:

  • Pradeep Kurulkar (DRDO scientist): Arrested for allegedly leaking sensitive information to Pakistan. Congress claimed he had longstanding ties with the RSS and came from a family associated with the Sangh for generations. [Reported by Economic Times]

  • Mahesh Kumar (MES employee): Allegedly honey-trapped by a Pakistani military agent via Facebook and arrested in Haryana. [India Today]

  • Deepak Shirsath (HAL employee): Accused of sharing confidential fighter jet details with Pakistan’s ISI via WhatsApp and social media. [NDTV]

  • Rajeev Sharma (Journalist): Arrested for passing information to Chinese agents. A Chinese woman and a Nepalese man were also detained in connection with the case. [The Hindu]

  • Madhuri Gupta (Ex-Diplomat): Convicted and sentenced to three years in jail for spying for Pakistan during her tenure at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. [The Hindu]

  • Indian Navy Honeytrap Case: Thirteen naval personnel apprehended for espionage involving suspected social media contacts with Pakistani operatives. [India Today]

  • ISI Agent Trail – Gujarat/UP: An ISI-linked agent, Rajaka Khumbhar, was arrested by NIA in Gujarat. A money trail of Rs 5,000 led to a contact in Uttar Pradesh. The case involved sensitive information leaks traced back to a man named Mohammad Rashid. [TOI]

  • BSF Jawan in Smuggling Racket: Sumit Kumar, a BSF constable, was arrested as the alleged kingpin in a Pakistan-linked arms and heroin smuggling ring. Weapons bearing Pakistan Ordinance Factory markings and Rs 32.3 lakh in drug money were seized. [TOI]

While espionage is undoubtedly a national security threat, Senthil Vel’s attempt to equate these cases with terrorism driven by religious ideology is a false equivalence. Terrorism—especially incidents like the Pahalgam attack targeting Hindus—is fundamentally different from cases of spying or smuggling.

What was meant to be a bold exposé quickly unraveled into a confused, misinformed rant riddled with contradictions, caste-based jabs, and selective outrage. Senthil Vel’s attempt to push a politically convenient narrative only exposed the fragility of the argument and the desperation to defend an increasingly indefensible position.

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]]> “Atleast Speak The Truth”: AIADMK’s Kovai Sathyan Questions Dravidian Media Outlets Turning A Blind Eye To DMK’s Failures https://thecommunemag.com/aiadmks-kovai-sathyan-questions-silence-of-mainstream-dravidian-media-outlets/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:27:06 +0000 https://thecommunemag.com/?p=110306 AIADMK’s national spokesperson, Kovai Sathyan, has launched a scathing attack on the state’s media and the ruling DMK, accusing them of evading critical issues while focusing on selective political narratives. Raising questions about Tamil Nadu’s mounting debt, the handling of student welfare, and the alleged contradictions in DMK’s stance on the National Education Policy (NEP), […]

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AIADMK’s national spokesperson, Kovai Sathyan, has launched a scathing attack on the state’s media and the ruling DMK, accusing them of
evading critical issues while focusing on selective political narratives. Raising questions about Tamil Nadu’s mounting debt, the handling of student welfare, and the alleged contradictions in DMK’s stance on the National Education Policy (NEP), Sathyan called out the media for failing to hold the government accountable.

In a video that was posted on his official X handle, he said, “If Edappadiyar goes to Delhi, the 4 main media channels in the state speak about it for 2 days. Yesterday in the parliament, BJP leader and minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated that Kanimozhi and TN’s education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi agreed to the NEP curriculum after meeting him in his office. But here only heroic dialogues are being spoken. I have a basic question for those in the media. I understand that you will not conduct debates that are detrimental to the DMK. Don’t do it, at least speak the truth. Can you not question the government that has ₹3.5 lakh crore debt and one that says it can manage the wellbeing of its state’s students only if the Centre gives ₹2150 crore funds? Can you not have a debate that asks the question of who is playing with student lives? Whether it is BJP or DMK – let the people know the truth. This is cheap politics, just for political gain such lies, and propaganda are being peddled.”

He further added, “Who is speaking the truth today? Is it the BJP or the DMK? Is it a game for both of them? They are just pointing fingers at each other and playing the students’ lives. To top it all, caste violence has reached students also. Will you at least discuss daily issues that pertain to the well-being of the public on your channels? That is the expectation of the people. I don’t know when it will become visible to you. I hope it will happen soon. I also believe that you, the 4th pillar of democracy will raise the right questions. Please ask and let the people know the truth.”

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]]> Madras HC Grants Anticipatory Bail To Madurai Youth After Sun News Journalist’s False Case Over Questioning IUML MP On Thirupparankundram Dargah’s Waqf Status https://thecommunemag.com/madras-hc-grants-anticipatory-bail-to-madurai-youth-after-sun-news-journalists-false-case-over-questioning-mp-on-thirupparankundram-dargahs-waqf-status/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:34:51 +0000 https://thecommunemag.com/?p=106850 Madurai youth, who faced harassment by a Dravidianist journalist and the police in the Thirupparankundram Hills for questioning DMK ally and IUML Ramanathapuram MP Navaskani, has been granted anticipatory bail by the Madras High Court in connection with a fabricated case filed by a Sun News journalist. வழக்கின் DSR. FIR பதிவிறக்கம் செய்து காண முடியாத வகையில் […]

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Madurai youth, who faced harassment by a Dravidianist journalist and the police in the Thirupparankundram Hills for questioning DMK ally and IUML Ramanathapuram MP Navaskani, has been granted anticipatory bail by the Madras High Court in connection with a fabricated case filed by a Sun News journalist.

On 21 January 2025, Selvasaravanan, a journalist from Sun News, filed a complaint with the Thirupparankundram police, alleging that the youth had disturbed his press meeting in the Thirupparankundram foothills. The complaint claimed the youth had unnecessarily questioned the MP, verbally abused the journalist and the police present, and made scandalous statements on social media.

This incident took place when the youth visited the Thirupparankundram Hills to worship at the Kasi Vishwanathar Temple. On his way back, he noticed a group of press people and police officers gathered for a press meet with the MP. At that time, there were protests related to the hills, with Islamist groups claiming the Hindu sacred site as Sikkandar Hills and asserting their right to sacrifice goats and roosters at the Temple Hills dargah.

As the youth passed by, he attempted to record the proceedings of the MP’s press meet. Noticing that the Dravidian journalist was not asking any significant questions, the youth asked whether the dargah on the hills fell under the Waqf Board, to which the MP confirmed. This prompted a strong reaction from the Dravidian journalist, who felt insulted and subsequently threatened and harassed the youth. Later, the Sun News journalist filed a complaint with the local police, leading to further complications for the youth.

In the video he said, “Today afternoon, around 12 o’clock, I visited and worshipped the Kashi Vishwanathar temple in Thirupparankundram his via the hill path by chance. On my way back, the police had set up barricades and stopped Ramanathapuram MP Navaskani, who was standing there. As I was climbing down, I saw a press meet happening, and I thought I’d record it. At that point, there was no press meet happening as I was descending, but once I reached the bottom, a press meet was underway, so I continued recording. While recording, I didn’t recognize the MP and was casually filming the event with my phone. Reporters present there were questioning him, and at the end, I asked a question while recording that ‘Does the Dargah on the hill come under the Waqf Board?’ He responded, saying that it falls under the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board. When he concluded, the reporters’ reactions you can see in the video. It seemed like they were treating me as though I had committed some murder crime in their face reactions. They asked, ‘Are you a reporter? You shouldn’t be asking such questions. This is a press meet!’ But the press meet was already over, and I was asking my question at the end. If they didn’t want it, they could’ve just cut the part and use it. What was the problems here was… Perhaps they were upset because they couldn’t ask the questions they had prepared, or maybe they felt it would affect their earnings, which I am not aware. Some reporters I knew took it casually, but one reporter—who I’m not sure was from Sun News—became agitated and visibly angry, asking, ‘Are you a reporter? Show me your ID.’ I told him I wasn’t a reporter and that I was just recording as a member of the public, I can’t show my ID. While this was happening, Madurai CID SP, who was dressed casually and standing among the reporters, stepped in and scolded me, saying, ‘What you’ve done is wrong. Who are you to show your ID card? Are you a big man or district head?’ He also insulted me, mentioning ‘BJP’ and ‘May*ra’ which I could not record at the time. The Thirupparankundram police present there then tried to evict me from the area and forced me to leave via another route.”

Backdrop

The sacred Hindu site of Thirupparankundram Hills is facing growing tension, with controversial actions by a Muslim politician fueling divisive rhetoric. Indian Union Muslim League member and Ramanathapuram MP Navas Kani, who also serves as the chairman of the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, has claimed that the dargah at the hilltop is Waqf property. This statement has sent shockwaves through the region and intensified existing tensions.

This development is part of a series of incidents that have strained relations between Hindus and Muslims, who had previously lived in harmony. Some Islamists groups have been attempting to assert their rights to conduct animal sacrifices at the hilltop, furthering their claims that the entire Thirupparankundram Hills should be recognized as Sikkandar Hills.

The situation escalated on 27 December 2024, when Madurai police intervened to detain a group of Muslims family attempting to bring goats and roosters to the hilltop dargah for ritual sacrifice. Syed Abu Dahir, a 53-year-old from Malaiyadipatti in Rajapalayam, arrived with his family and animals for the ceremony but was stopped by authorities at the base of the hill. Police informed them that bringing livestock up the hill was prohibited, which led to a protest by over 20 local Muslims at the foot of the hill in solidarity with the family.

The following week, on 5 January 2025, another large group of Muslim protesters gathered at Thirupparankundram Hills, demanding permission to offer prayers at the mosque located at the top. When the police denied their request, tensions escalated, leading to a brief scuffle and the detention of the protesters.

On 17 January 2025, during the Santhanakoodu Festival at a nearby dargah, social media posts began circulating about an upcoming “Equality Feast” (Samabanthi Bhojan) on 18 January at the hilltop dargah, where goats and roosters were allegedly to be sacrificed. Fearing communal unrest, police set up barricades and conducted searches to prevent the transportation of livestock to the hill. When the dargah Jamath was informed that animal sacrifices were not allowed, protests broke out. Members of the Jamath, along with other Muslim protesters, clashed with the police, causing further disruptions.

The situation was exacerbated by the involvement of the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), an ally of AIADMK and a group linked to the banned terror outfit PFI. These elements are believed to be behind the attempts to conduct animal sacrifices at the sacred Thirupparankundram Hill.

Furthering tensions, on 21 January 2025, DMK Manapparai MLA Abdul Samad was accused of conducting an illegal survey around the temple with intentions to gain control of the hill. On the same day, IUML member and Ramanathapuram MP Navas Kani was seen giving an interview near the Thirupparankundram Hills. When asked whether the dargah at the hilltop was under the Waqf Board, Kani confirmed, “Yes, it is under the control of the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board,” further heightening tensions in the area.

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]]> Puthiya Thalaimurai And Other Dravidianist Media Peddle Misleading Half-Truth About NTK Seeman’s Speech https://thecommunemag.com/puthiya-thalaimurai-and-other-dravidianist-media-peddle-misleading-half-truth-about-ntk-seemans-speech/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:28:38 +0000 https://thecommunemag.com/?p=105982 Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) head Seeman, who has of late been taking the Dravidianists to the gutters, has once again become a target for Dravidianist media outlets like Puthiya Thalaimurai. Seeman who arrived in Coimbatore Airport to campaign for his party’s candidate for the Erode East byelections, addressed reporters where he once again slammed Dravidian […]

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Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) head Seeman, who has of late been taking the Dravidianists to the gutters, has once again become a target for Dravidianist media outlets like Puthiya Thalaimurai.

Seeman who arrived in Coimbatore Airport to campaign for his party’s candidate for the Erode East byelections, addressed reporters where he once again slammed Dravidian ideology fountainhead EV Ramasamy Naicker (EVR, hailed as ‘Periyar’ by his followers).

He also gave a separate interview to Puthiya Thalaimurai where the reporter asked a range of questions from attacking EVR to the recent controversy about Seeman’s alleged meeting with LTTE head Prabhakaran.

When the reporter questioned him about former NTK party cadres joining DMK in the presence of MK Stalin along with a big idol of EVR, Seeman said “These people have been expelled from the party long back. The Dravidianists have a compulsion to have Periyar as a facade and hide behind it. You keep Periyar to yourself. You bring that statue to campaign in Erode East bypoll. You talk about Periyar’s principles and ask votes. You pray to him and do sacrificial rituals. I don’t need Periyar.”

Seeman also attacked those who placed EVR and Dr. Ambedkar on the same pedestal saying “Only a fool would do that. Will anyone who has read Ambedkar ever compare him with Periyar? There’s a difference between the Shudran defined by Ambedkar and Periyar. Is it written anywhere that only Tamils are Shudras? Why did he (EVR) mention Tamils separately? What’s you intention there? When he gets on stage and he says ‘Respected dignitaries on the dais, elders, mothers and Th*v*d*y* payalungale (bastards)’, what is the meaning of that? People then should’ve stoned or slippered him.”

He also slammed DMK for its duplicity over attacking Brahmins while hiring Robin Sharma as a political strategist for elections.

When the reporter asked Seeman about LTTE Prabhakaran’s brother’s son remarks about him, Seeman said “He’s one pikkali paya. You’re talking about him!” and stormed away.

Pikkali Paya in colloquial Tamil means idiot or fool. However, Puthiya Thalaimurai chose to peddle half-truths against Seeman by beeping that word with a thumbnail and caption that said “Seeman who spoke to the level of adding a beep sound.

Other Dravidianist media are parroting this line to peddle propaganda against NTK head Seeman. Some even went on to peddle false propaganda that Seeman used the word Th*v*d*y* Paya (bastard in Tamil), which is not the case. Seeman had only quoted what EVR had said in a public meeting while using that word.

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]]> Woman Gets Sexually Assaulted In Anna University, DMK Man Found To Be Perpetrator, But Dravidianist Media Debates On ADMK Internal Issues https://thecommunemag.com/woman-gets-sexually-assaulted-in-anna-university-dmk-man-found-to-be-perpetrator-but-dravidianist-media-debates-on-admk-internal-issues/ Thu, 26 Dec 2024 05:49:00 +0000 https://thecommunemag.com/?p=102083 The Dravidianist media in Tamil Nadu, which often serves as unofficial mouthpieces for the ruling DMK party, has once again gone into full damage-control mode in response to the backlash surrounding the sexual harassment case at Anna University. The incident, which involves harassment by two unidentified individuals on the campus, has sparked significant public outrage. […]

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The Dravidianist media in Tamil Nadu, which often serves as unofficial mouthpieces for the ruling DMK party, has once again gone into full damage-control mode in response to the backlash surrounding the sexual harassment case at Anna University. The incident, which involves harassment by two unidentified individuals on the campus, has sparked significant public outrage. The ruling DMK initially showed no response, but only took action after pressure from the opposition, particularly TN BJP chief Annamalai, who raised concerns over the need for a thorough investigation and accountability for those involved.

On 25 December 2024, the media reports were dominated by various aspects of the case, including the failure of on-campus CCTV surveillance due to rain and the police’s inability to make any headway. In a surprising turn, a special team reportedly arrested a street vendor operating a biryani stall, who was alleged to be involved in the incident.

Additionally, it has come to light that the accused Gnanasekaran is a repeat offender and a DMK functionary. Pictures circulating on social media show him alongside several prominent DMK leaders, including Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and Minister Ma. Subramanian.

Whenever incidents like this occur in Tamil Nadu, prime time debates typically focus on the latest hot topics, with the Dravidian media often using these platforms to shift the narrative. However, instead of discussing the growing issue of sexual harassment in the state, these media outlets, which act as unofficial mouthpieces for the DMK, prefer to focus on irrelevant matters. For instance, they will frequently bring up violence or rape cases from BJP-ruled states like Uttar Pradesh or Manipur, or even controversial cases like Bilkis Banu’s from Gujarat, to target the BJP government. But, when it comes to local issues, particularly the rising incidents of sexual harassment, these media outlets remain conspicuously silent. Instead, senior journalists, aligned with the DMK, are preoccupied with outdated debates, like the “possible split” within the AIADMK or the dispute over the “Two Leaves” symbol—issues that are long past their prime.

Below is a list of prime-time debate topics from the Dravidian media on 25the December, and it was striking to see that all of them focused on the same subject. Even more notable was the participation of prominent leaders from the DMK allies, giving the impression of a sudden, coordinated “toolkit activation.”

News18 Tamil Nadu, for instance, led with the headline, “TTV invites AIADMK to join alliance. Jayakumar says TTV surrendered. Who is stepping down? Who is showing commitment? Don’t miss it on News18 TV tonight at 7:50 PM.”

Puthiya Thalaimurai, another Dravidianist media outlet, framed its debate with the title, “Two Leaves in Trouble.”

In the debate, Thaniyarau leader from Tamil Nadu Kongu Ilaingar Peravai participated and made provocative statements targeting the AIADMK.

Another Dravidian media outlet, News7, hosted a debate stating, “What Will Happen to the Two Leaves Symbol?” In this discussion, Thaniyarau the leader from Tamil Nadu Kongu Ilaingar Peravai also participated.

Another Dravidian media outlet, Thanthi Tv, hosted a debate stating, “Approaching elections: Danger for the two leaves? Tonight at 8 pm..!”

Another instance of biased reporting was evident when the media outlets amplified the comments of the DMK’s Higher Education Minister, G. Chezhian, who criticized TN BJP president Annamalai. However, they failed to report the key point raised by Annamalai, which was that the accused in the sexual harassment case had alleged ties to the DMK. Annamalai released photos showing the accused standing with DMK Health Minister Ma Subramanian and DMK scion, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, yet this crucial detail was largely overlooked by these media outlets.

Such behavior reflects the sorry state of media in Tamil Nadu today. Whenever the DMK faces severe criticism from the opposition, these media houses deflect attention and divert the public discourse away from the truth. This diversion is nothing short of shameful, especially in the name of journalism.

These actions underline a sad reality; the fourth pillar of democracy has crumbled under the weight of political power dynamics. The media, instead of serving the people by presenting the truth and allowing them to make informed choices, is now at the mercy of a ruling party that is more focused on advancing a particular ideology than on upholding the principles of impartiality and truth.

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]]> Was Mahavishnu Controversy A Decoy To Distract Attention From These Sexual Assault Cases? https://thecommunemag.com/was-mahavishnu-controversy-a-decoy-to-distract-attention-from-these-sexual-assault-case/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 07:16:10 +0000 https://thecommunemag.com/?p=86370 It appears that ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu is using Mahavishnu to deflect attention from a disturbing rise in sexual violence in the state. Despite serious cases such as a government doctor molesting minors repeated at a church-run hostel while his headmistress mother protected him and a woman being raped by a minister’s driver, the […]

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It appears that ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu is using Mahavishnu to deflect attention from a disturbing rise in sexual violence in the state. Despite serious cases such as a government doctor molesting minors repeated at a church-run hostel while his headmistress mother protected him and a woman being raped by a minister’s driver, the DMK and its media remained silent on them

Instead, the media outlets concentrated on the Paramporul Foundation speaker, who discussed Thirukkural, rebirth, and karma at schools. This dramatic focus on Mahavishnu seems like a carefully crafted decoy to obscure these pressing sexual assault issues and protect the party’s image as the 2026 elections approach.

Sudden Limelight On Mahavishnu

It was pretty bizarre for two to three days that an individual named Mahavishnu abruptly garnered media attention. Every DMK media outlet portrayed him as some international criminal wanted for offences in Tamil Nadu, even though he had only delivered a motivational speech at two government schools discussing Thirukkural, rebirth, and karma. However, the ruling DMK government pursued him like an international fugitive, potentially creating a larger threat to the public.

This spotlight on Mahavishnu seems like a diversion from other news of rising sexual crimes in Tamil Nadu that the DMK wished to keep out of the spotlight, particularly from the opposition.

Tamil Nadu is currently grappling with a troubling increase in sexual assault against women and children. For instance, three particularly severe cases in Trichy alone underscore this crisis. These incidents reveal significant shortcomings in the state’s criminal justice system, which has repeatedly failed to support victims effectively.

What is especially alarming is the perpetrators’ brazen lack of fear, with assaults occurring in broad daylight within the victims’ neighbourhoods.

Trichy Rape Survivor Accuses Minister’s Driver

In a disturbing incident in the Trichy, a woman was gang raped and blackmailed by a group of six men, the perpetrator pretended to be in love with her, even when the rape survivor who bravely came forward to report her attackers, one of whom was identified as a minister’s driver. The media disgracefully chose to suppress the news of the assault, instead focusing on a decades-old harassment claim made by a film star.

After filing a formal complaint with the Trichy SP, the rape survivor spoke to news reporters. She said, “I’m studying at an ITI college. I visit my hometown on weekends. When I arrived, the boy Silambarasan forced me to take in his vehicle. He, along with four or five individuals, took me and ruined my life, sir. They kept calling me repeatedly. When I refused to go to them, they threatened that they would release a video they had taken of me. He continued to take me to his home and farm. He severely ruined my life, sir. Last month, he bought a tablet for me himself. Twenty days ago, he bought it and gave it to me. He said we would finish things from here. I will pay you, he said, sir.”

She revealed that the perpetrator worked for Tamil Nadu education minister Anbil Mahesh. She said, “He is said to be a driver for Anbil Mahesh, sir. Only the SP office can give me justice. He took me on April 13.”

When the journalists inquired if there was a threat, the victim mentioned that four to five individuals had threatened her, particularly Silambarasan, who threatened to release a video he recorded and blackmailed her whenever she returned home; they would take her to his residence or farm. The victim’s mother also stated that Silambarasan had emotionally tormented her daughter, claiming that he came with friends four to five times, threatening her, abducting her, and raping her. She further noted that he initially admitted to the acts, but now he denies them and dares anyone to speak up, asserting that they will face repercussions.

Govet Doctor & School Headmistress Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Minors In Trichy Church-run Hostel

Dr. S. Samson Daniel (31), a government doctor, was arrested under the POCSO Act on allegations of sexually assaulting minor girls at a hostel affiliated with a minority run government-aided school in Trichy. His mother, S. Grace Sagayarani (54), who is the headmistress of the school, was also taken into custody for allegedly helping to cover up the offenses.

Daniel, from Palakkarai in Trichy, was employed as a doctor at the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Anbil near Lalgudi. He frequently visited the school hostel under the pretense of conducting health checkups. During these visits, he is accused of inappropriately touching girls aged between five and ten. A concerned parent reported this abuse to the childline helpline, 1098.

Following the report, District Child Protection Officer (DCPO) Rahul Gandhi, District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) Vijayalakshmi, and two social workers visited the hostel on 2 August 2024. They interviewed 42 children, who revealed that Daniel had been assaulting them during his health checkups over the past few months. Based on their findings, the Fort All Women Police arrested the doctor under the POCSO Act, and the investigation is ongoing.

On 4 September 2024, while being taken to the hospital for a medical examination before his court appearance, the doctor verbally abused the media and attempted to attack them. The police intervened and successfully restrained Daniel before proceeding to the hospital.

The charges against Dr. Samson Daniel and his mother, S. Grace Sagayarani, are reminiscent of the RG Kar incident. In both instances, individuals entrusted with the care and safety of vulnerable girls/women were accused of blatant crimes. The RG Kar case, involving the rape and murder of a female resident doctor, highlighted the pervasive issue of sexual violence within healthcare institutions.

Similarly, the allegations against Dr. Daniel expose the potential for abuse to occur even within seemingly safe spaces like schools. Sadly, there is no outrage from the civil society to seek justice for the Trichy hostel’s students who that doctor abused.

NIT-T Students Protest Over Victim Shaming

In a separate incident in Trichy, students at the National Institute of Technology, Trichy (NIT-T) organized a campus protest, accusing both the hostel management and local police of victim-shaming a student who had reportedly been sexually harassed.

The demonstration followed an incident where a technician allegedly tried to masturbate in front of the student while fixing a Wi-Fi device in her room. The protesting students asserted that hostel authorities blamed the victim rather than addressing the issue. Additionally, when the students reported the incident to the police, the victim reportedly faced inappropriate comments about her clothing.

DMK Minister Anbil Mahesh Targets Mahavishnu

Critics link all these incidents to DMK Minister Anbil Mahesh as Trichy is a stronghold for him. They argue that these issues have the potential to significantly impact the government, especially if the opposition seizes on them. This situation parallels the public outrage over the recent rape and murder of a female doctor in Kolkata, which led to widespread protests.

If the Tanjore issue gains traction, it could tarnish the DMK’s reputation, especially with the 2026 elections approaching. In response, the DMK and its mouthpiece media have suppressed news of these sexual abuse incidents and instead focused on Mahavishnu, who has been arrested and is under investigation for 20 days, only for his public statements being limited to spiritual philosophy.

Conclusion

Despite his harmless activities, the DMK relentlessly pursues Mahavishnu as a blatant distraction from the urgent issues of sexual assaults plaguing Tamil Nadu.

By shifting the narrative away from severe cases of sexual violence, including the horrendous abuse by a government doctor and a minister’s driver, the ruling party is attempting to shield itself from accountability. This orchestrated limelight on Paramporul Foundation’s Mahavishnu by DMK media reveals a troubling disregard for the state’s escalating crisis in protecting women and children. As Tamil Nadu nears the 2026 elections, the spotlight on Mahavishnu highlights a more resounding, unsettling truth: the DMK’s priority is less about addressing the real problems and more about safeguarding its political stature.

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