A recent news card by Thanthi TV sparked controversy after it allegedly misquoted Latha Rajinikanth, portraying her as a supporter of Hindutva by claiming she said, “Everyone should be Hindu at heart.” In reality, her comments emphasized the importance of maintaining Indian cultural identity, not promoting a specific religion. The news channel later deleted the news card following public backlash and accusations of distorting her words.

Latha Rajinikanth’s actual remarks came in response to her husband Rajinikanth’s concern over the cultural disconnect among today’s youth. Speaking to the media, she clarified, “(Being Indian) It is not determined by the clothes, the way one speaks or the style of one’s life, but by being Indian in spirit. Wherever one goes, that Indianness should be in our spirit, in our life and in the security system around us.”

She continued, “Even people abroad hold onto their national identities. Similarly, we too must preserve the richness of Indianness. You can embrace the global community while being 100% Indian at heart.”

வதந்தி…

இந்துக்களாக இருக்கவேண்டும் …

இந்துத்துவா பண்பாட்டை காப்பாற்ற வேண்டும்…

உண்மை …

மனதளவில் இந்தியர்களாக இருக்கவேண்டும் …

இந்தியத்துவம் மனதிலும், வாழ்க்கையிலும் இருக்க வேண்டும்…
~ லதா ரஜினிகாந்த்
#LathaRajinikanth #Thalaivar #Superstar… pic.twitter.com/6MpiNteeJP

— Binary Post (@BinaryPost001) May 1, 2025

These comments were made at the launch event of Bharat Seva and Sankalpam, a cultural and service initiative by Daya Foundation, which Latha Rajinikanth founded. The project, in collaboration with Bhakti Seva Samayam Agribit, aims to foster unity through Sanatana Dharma. The event in Chennai was attended by actor Rajinikanth’s brother Satyanarayana Rao and Hindu Makkal Katchi leader Arjun Sampath, among others.

Rajinikanth, in a video message for the inauguration, remarked that while Indian youth are increasingly influenced by Western trends, Westerners are turning to India for peace through practices like yoga and meditation. He expressed support for Latha’s efforts to reconnect the younger generation with India’s cultural heritage and values.

The misrepresentation by Thanthi TV and the subsequent retraction have reignited discussions about media responsibility and the politicization of personal views, especially those involving public figures.

(With inputs from One India Tamil)

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Fake propaganda frequently proliferates on social media, often propagated by opposition especially sympathizers of the Congress party. These propagandists persistently endeavor to portray the Narendra Modi government negatively, fabricating stories daily, despite easily accessible accurate information on the internet. Even when their false agendas are exposed and proven to be lies, they continue spreading misinformation to reach a broader audience, allowing misinformation to persist.

In this way, the unofficial propagandist of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Dhruv Rathee and the Kerala unit of the Indian National Congress (INC) have collaborated in a propaganda effort. They selectively quoted a fragment from a larger tweet by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his official website’s account. The excerpt they propagated attributed words to Narendra Modi: “@narendramodi – If a student is weak and there is test day, you give questions a day in advance the student can get marks,” linking it to the recent paper leaks in NEET UG exams.

Dhruv Rathee initiated the propaganda by writing a post stating, “What was Narendra Modi trying to say here?” quoting Modi’s post below.

What was Narendra Modi trying to say here?

https://t.co/53SLpOeNZT

— Dhruv Rathee (@dhruv_rathee) June 25, 2024

Kerala unit of INC in its official X account stated, “Appadiya? So, the grand NEET scam was his original idea! Students, please note: this man is your Prime Minister now,” quoting the Prime Minister Modi’s tweet followed by propagandist AAP sympathizer Dhruv Rathee.

Appadiya? So, the grand NEET scam was his original idea!

Students, please note: this man is your Prime Minister now. pic.twitter.com/W3de8xbTMA

— Congress Kerala (@INCKerala) June 25, 2024

In December 2012, Narendra Modi addressed seven large public gatherings across Gujarat, culminating with a significant rally in Ahmedabad that drew an enthusiastic response. Responding directly to statements made by Sonia Gandhi earlier in South Gujarat, Modi highlighted her inability to answer questions he posed. He criticized the Congress for lacking substantive issues in the election, particularly noting Sonia Gandhi’s appeal based on familial connections rather than policy achievements.

Modi questioned Sonia Gandhi’s assertions about Gujarat’s infrastructure, disputing claims about road quality and highlighting the state’s exclusion from PM Gram Sadak Yojana funds due to perceived road excellence. He emphasized the importance of truthfulness during elections, accusing the Congress of deception and unfulfilled promises. Addressing specific grievances, Modi criticized the Congress for banning cotton exports and mismanaging power distribution during their rule. He also defended Gujarat’s law and order record against Sonia Gandhi’s criticism and challenged allegations of corruption, asserting that discussing corruption did not suit the Congress.

In his closing remarks, Modi appealed to voters for another term to continue Gujarat’s development trajectory, urging them to reject Congress and its campaign tactics based on falsehoods about the state’s governance and achievements.

Following these events, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personal blog, NarendraModi.in, updated a series of tweets on the former Twitter platform. The posts read, “Congress has no issues in this election. What did she say today – my mother-in-law also came to this area,” was the first tweet. The subsequent tweet remarked, “She has not been able to answer any of my questions,” followed by another tweet suggesting giving questions in advance to a weak student, “If a student is weak and there is a test day, you give questions a day in advance the student can get mark.” further wrote, “Madam Sonia ji is in Gujarat. That’s why yesterday I sent some questions for her.”

This was in an election speech, Narendra Modi criticized Sonia Gandhi’s rally for spreading false information about the Gujarat administration.

அடே குருட்டுக் கூமுட்ட pic.twitter.com/dokuQsY6Zn

— Indhavaainko (இந்தாவாய்ங்கோ) (@indhavaainko) June 25, 2024

Previously, the Kerala unit of the Congress crossed a line by making a shameful comparison on re-appointment of National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval to James Bond’s character, known for his womanizing tendencies. They dubbed Doval as ‘Desi 007’. This derogatory comparison, accompanied by a picture of actress and Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut, has been widely condemned. Netizens expressed strong disapproval, leading to the deletion of the Kerala Congress’s post.

In its now-deleted post, the Kerala Congress in its official X handle wrote, “With his re-appointment at 79, ‘Desi 007’ Ajit Doval extends his record of being the oldest Bond ever. Roger Moore was the second oldest at 57 (A View to Kill-‘85)“

https://twitter.com/Data_Statistica/status/1801283103199310155

And fake peddler Dhruv Rathee needs no introduction, below are some of the false claims, propaganda, and hypocrisy of Dhruv Rathee

Statue of Unity Propaganda: On 1 November 2018, Dhruv Rathee released a video on his YouTube channel titled “Statue of Unity: The Harsh Reality | Analysis by Dhruv Rathee.” In this video, Rathee argued that there is little reason to believe that the Statue of Unity would attract more tourists than India’s top historical landmarks such as the Taj Mahal or Amber Fort. He asserted that the statue of Sardar Patel is primarily a symbol of political significance and does not enhance India’s cultural and historical heritage. From an economic standpoint, Rathee deemed the statue impractical. He noted that the Taj Mahal, India’s most visited tourist site, generates an annual revenue of ₹25 crore from 8 million visitors. Rathee predicted it would be overly optimistic to expect the Statue of Unity to draw even a tenth of that number. He claimed that even if the statue were to match the popularity of the Taj Mahal, it would take over 120 years to break even, not including ongoing maintenance costs, making profitability seem unattainable. He never let his hope down prayed and begged in another video on 21 November 2019 titled, “Statue of Unity: First Year Performance“. But he got a slap on the face when in 2023 TOI reported, the Statue of Unity experienced its busiest year, with a record-breaking 5 million visitors. This influx generated over ₹400 crore in revenue by October 2023, marking the highest annual footfall for the site to date.

Unnao case Propoganda: On 11 May 2018, Rathee propagated in his social media that the CBI had confirmed rape charges against BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. However, the CBI later slapped these claims, criticizing the dissemination of false and sensationalized stories. In an official statement, the CBI clarified, “In response to media queries related to a news item published today in a National Daily, it is stated that investigation in Unnao case is still continuing. CBI has not given any update/conclusion/views with respect to the case to any mediaperson. All such stories related to Unnao case published/broadcast in the media recently are purely speculative.“

Dravidian Model Propaganda of building hospitals: On 17 April 2021, Rathee posted a message aimed at generating sympathy, criticizing the BJP for spending enormous sums on various projects: ₹3000 crore on the Statue of Unity, ₹20,000 crore on the Central Vista project, ₹300 crore on the Ram Mandir, and ₹700 crore on the BJP’s new party office. He argued that if this money had been spent on hospitals and healthcare facilities, countless lives could have been saved. However, it’s important to note that the funds for the Ram Mandir and the BJP’s new party office come from private sources, not public money. This time Rathee’s post was fact-checked and debunked by the UP government, which emphasized the need to read full news reports rather than just headlines.

Spreading fake news about collapse of Sattarghat Bridge in Bihar: In July 2021, Rathee, his peddler buddy Mohammed Zubair and the members of Congress claimed that a section of the Sattarghat Bridge over the Gandak River in Bihar’s Gopalganj district had collapsed due to heavy rains that caused increased water flow. They asserted that the bridge, which had been constructed at a cost of ₹263 crore and inaugurated by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar just 29 days earlier, had suffered significant damage. However, the peddlers lie didn’t stand long as the claim was quickly refuted by the Bihar government’s public relations department. They clarified that it was actually the approach road to a small, older 18-meter-long bridge, located about 2 kilometers from the Sattarghat Bridge, that had been washed away. They assured the public that the main 1.4 km long Sattarghat Bridge remained entirely intact and safe. Fear mongering during COVID pandemic: In Dhruv Rathee’s analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic during 2019-20, he initially advised against panicking over the new COVID-19 virus, suggesting that the threat was limited to outside of India. Later he propagated that, “people living outside of China have nothing to worry about,” suggesting that India performs poor in hospital facilities. However, his perspective shifted significantly as the situation evolved.

Modi’s Model Village propaganda: In a bid to undermine Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dhruv Rathee posted images purportedly showing a model village in a state of disrepair, with dilapidated toilets and garbage, mocking Modi’s Swachh Bharat initiative. However, an independent fact-checker later debunked Rathee’s claims, providing evidence that the same locations were actually well-maintained. This revelation suggested that the post was a deliberate attempt to tarnish the Prime Minister’s reputation and discredit the efforts of the public and local administration.

Ladakh Propoganda: Posting a video of General seceretary of Youth Congress of UT of Ladakh, Dhruv Rathee claimed him (Tundub Nubu) to be a local resident complaining about the lack of facilities in the area. However, this video was debunked as propaganda when Tundub Nubu Cheetha’s social media account surfaced, revealing the misleading nature of the claims made by Dhruv Rathee and the Congress regarding the situation in Ladakh.

WhatsApp university propaganda:  Another instance of false information, highlighting his investigative abilities, is when Rathee shared the claim, “Do you remember the news about Mumbai’s income tax department building was on fire & fire burnt all the file related to Nirav Modi?” The very next day, the tax department slapped them, debunking the claim by asserting,”News reports appearing in some sections of media alleging that records/documents relating to investigation of Nirav Modi/Mehul Choksi have been destroyed in the Scindia House fire in ITOffice,Mumbai are completely false & misdirected.“

Hypocrite Dhruv Rathee

Siva Sena Vs Sachin Piot: Dhruv Rathee displays blatant hypocrisy, showing clear favoritism towards Congress and AAP allies. When it comes to political shifts, his stance varies significantly. He readily supports Shiv Sena, praising their actions despite their alliance break, yet he laments and curses Sachin Pilot when the latter leaves Congress to potentially join BJP. Rathee’s double standards are evident as he expressed, “only cowards and power hungry politcians join a party of opposite ideology.”

Did you know that Dhruv Rathee was previously staunchly opposed to the Congress party, even making videos exposing its various scandals? He outlined a series of these scandals, stating, “Have you heard of Congress corruption? In the history of independent India, such rampant corruption has never been witnessed. From the 2G scam to the 3G scam, from the Adarsh scam to the Satyam scam, from the Colgate scam to the CWG scam, from the solar scam to the cash-for-vote scam, the list seems endless. In this regard, the Congress party deserves zero.” However, despite his past criticisms, he is currently seen as supporting the party, working tirelessly for a party known for its corruption.

Even went as far as effortlessly spreading messages of Rahul Gandhi via his personal social media account, despite declaring himself to be a neutral influencer.

Dhruv Rathee has been critical of YouTubers who promote betting apps, yet he has engaged in promoting cryptocurrency himself. He even featured a sponsored segment in one of his videos, claiming that PNP Cryptocurrency is the world’s first regulated crypto. This claim raises eyebrows, as even those with a basic understanding of cryptocurrency know that it operates in a decentralized manner and cannot be regulated by governments. This is an example of his IQ level.

Hinduphobic Dhruv Rathee

Hindu Phobic Comedy is Democratic Right: In a video supporting Munawar Faruqui and Kunal Kamra, Dhruv Rathee addresses the cancellation of their shows over allegations of Hinduphobic comedy. Rathee contends that the way these comedians are being treated contradicts the principles of democracy and law and order in India. He asserts that the controversy arises from jokes by Munawar and Kunal that have been misinterpreted and taken out of context, leading to claims that they were offensive to Hindu deities.

Equating Ramayana to Spider man: In another interview, Dhruv Rathee, who identifies as an atheist and does not support idol worship similar to the views of Islamists and followers of Abrahamic religions, expressed his skepticism about the historicity of the Ramayana and Mahabharata despite some claims of historical evidence. Rathee remarked, “When I was around 7-8 years old, I often heard stories about gods and questioned their validity. They didn’t seem real to me. I listened to many stories about the Ramayana and Mahabharata during my childhood, including tales of armies of monkeys. No one could provide a satisfactory explanation when I asked about it.”He continued, “Using critical thinking and logical reasoning, I concluded that these stories are not real; they simply don’t make sense.” Rathee also addressed claims that the Ramayana is historical due to the existence of a man-made bridge between India and Sri Lanka. “People argue that the bridge’s existence proves the Ramayana’s historicity, but this is a shallow level of thinking,” Rathee compared this reasoning to the Spider-Man movies, noting, “Just because New York exists in reality and also appears in Spider-Man movies, it doesn’t mean Spider-Man is real.”

BJP received Electoral bond money from ‘Beef’ exporting Company: Dhruv Rathee, on his X handle,  claimed, “Did you know? Electoral Bond data reveals that BJP received crores of money from India’s top beef exporting company.” However, his assertion was swiftly debunked by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. She clarified that the export of meat from oxen, calves, cows, and bulls is prohibited in India. This ban aligns with the country’s cultural and religious values, as the cow holds a sacred status for a large segment of the population. The government’s policy on this matter has been steadfast, making any contrary claims unfounded.

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Dhruv Rathee’s propaganda during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections has reached its peak, actively supporting and bolstering the Congress and AAP. This can essentially be described as Anti-BJP propaganda. His narratives, often propagated by sympathizers and left-leaning liberals, are unfounded. Despite these claims being debunked repeatedly, Rathee shamelessly persists in spreading them, showing no remorse and continuing to profit from these propaganda.

The current focus on Dhruv Rathee’s propaganda and alignment arises from his persistent pattern of selectively presenting information that suit his narrative, despite being debunked numerous times. Even in discussions regarding the AAP MP Swati Maliwal case, Rathee strategically omits crucial details. For instance, he fails to mention that Sanjay Singh admitted Bibhav’s misconduct towards Swati and assured that appropriate action would be taken. Furthermore, Rathee neglects to address the submission of blank CCTV footage from the CM’s house to the Delhi police, the documented injuries on Swati’s left leg and right cheek as per the AIIMS report, and Bibhav’s erasure of data from his phone before handing it over to authorities. Instead, he cherry-picks points aligning with AAP’s agenda and concludes with diversionary tactics. Thus, it’s imperative to call out Dhruv Rathee, who sympathizes with AAP, for his biased portrayal of events.

Here's another example of how he selectively highlights details to fit his narrative :

1. Doesn't mention that Sanjay Singh acknowledged that Bibhav misbehaved with Swati and that action would be taken.

2. Doesn't mention that the CCTV footage of the CM house was submitted… pic.twitter.com/YvY8i3tfcx

— THE SKIN DOCTOR (@theskindoctor13) May 22, 2024

Below Are Some Of The False Claims, Propaganda, And Hypocrisy Of Dhruv Rathee

• Statue of Unity Propaganda: On 1 November 2018, Dhruv Rathee released a video on his YouTube channel titled “Statue of Unity: The Harsh Reality | Analysis by Dhruv Rathee.” In this video, Rathee argued that there is little reason to believe that the Statue of Unity would attract more tourists than India’s top historical landmarks such as the Taj Mahal or Amber Fort. He asserted that the statue of Sardar Patel is primarily a symbol of political significance and does not enhance India’s cultural and historical heritage. From an economic standpoint, Rathee deemed the statue impractical. He noted that the Taj Mahal, India’s most visited tourist site, generates an annual revenue of ₹25 crore from 8 million visitors. Rathee predicted it would be overly optimistic to expect the Statue of Unity to draw even a tenth of that number. He claimed that even if the statue were to match the popularity of the Taj Mahal, it would take over 120 years to break even, not including ongoing maintenance costs, making profitability seem unattainable. He  never let his hope down prayed and begged in another video in 21 November 2019 titled, “Statue of Unity: First Year Performance“. But he got a slap on the face when in 2023 TOI reported, the Statue of Unity experienced its busiest year, with a record-breaking 5 million visitors. This influx generated over ₹400 crore in revenue by October 2023, marking the highest annual footfall for the site to date.

• Unnao case Propoganda: On 11 May 2018, Rathee propagated in his social media that the CBI had confirmed rape charges against BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. However, the CBI later slapped these claims, criticizing the dissemination of false and sensationalized stories. In an official statement, the CBI clarified, “In response to media queries related to a news item published today in a National Daily, it is stated that investigation in Unnao case is still continuing. CBI has not given any update/conclusion/views with respect to the case to any mediaperson. All such stories related to Unnao case published/broadcast in the media recently are purely speculative.“

• Dravidian Model propaganda of building hospitals: On 17 April, 2021, Rathee posted a message aimed at generating sympathy, criticizing the BJP for spending enormous sums on various projects: ₹3000 crore on the Statue of Unity, ₹20,000 crore on the Central Vista project, ₹300 crore on the Ram Mandir, and ₹700 crore on the BJP’s new party office. He argued that if this money had been spent on hospitals and healthcare facilities, countless lives could have been saved. However, it’s important to note that the funds for the Ram Mandir and the BJP’s new party office come from private sources, not public money. This time Rathee’s post was fact-checked and debunked by the UP government, which emphasized the need to read full news reports rather than just headlines.

• Spreading fake news about collapse of Sattarghat Bridge in Bihar: In July 2021, Rathee, his peddler buddy Mohammed Zubair and the members of Congress claimed that a section of the Sattarghat Bridge over the Gandak River in Bihar’s Gopalganj district had collapsed due to heavy rains that caused increased water flow. They asserted that the bridge, which had been constructed at a cost of ₹263 crore and inaugurated by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar just 29 days earlier, had suffered significant damage. However, the peddlers lie didn’t stand long as the claim was quickly refuted by the Bihar government’s public relations department. They clarified that it was actually the approach road to a small, older 18-meter-long bridge, located about 2 kilometers from the Sattarghat Bridge, that had been washed away. They assured the public that the main 1.4 km long Sattarghat Bridge remained entirely intact and safe.
• Dhruv Rathee’s COVID pandemic fear mongering opinions:In Dhruv Rathee’s analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic during 2019-20, he initially advised against panicking over the new COVID-19 virus, suggesting that the threat was limited to outside of India. Later he propagated that, “people living outside of China have nothing to worry about,” suggesting that India performs poor in hospital facilities. However, his perspective shifted significantly as the situation evolved.
• Modi’s Model Village propaganda: In a bid to undermine Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dhruv Rathee posted images purportedly showing a model village in a state of disrepair, with dilapidated toilets and garbage, mocking Modi’s Swachh Bharat initiative. However, an independent fact-checker later debunked Rathee’s claims, providing evidence that the same locations were actually well-maintained. This revelation suggested that the post was a deliberate attempt to tarnish the Prime Minister’s reputation and discredit the efforts of the public and local administration.
• Ladakh Propoganda: Posting a video of General seceretary of Youth Congress of UT of Ladakh, Dhruv Rathee claimed him (Tundub Nubu) to be a local resident complaining about the lack of facilities in the area. However, this video was debunked as propaganda when Tundub Nubu Cheetha’s social media account surfaced, revealing the misleading nature of the claims made by Dhruv Rathee and the Congress regarding the situation in Ladakh.
• Whatsapp university propaganda:  Another instance of false information, highlighting his investigative abilities, is when Rathee shared the claim, “Do you remember the news about Mumbai’s income tax department building was on fire & fire burnt all the file related to Nirav Modi?” The very next day, the tax department slapped them, debunking the claim by asserting,”News reports appearing in some sections of media alleging that records/documents relating to investigation of Nirav Modi/Mehul Choksi have been destroyed in the Scindia House fire in ITOffice,Mumbai are completely false & misdirected.“

Hypocrite Dhruv Rathee

• Siva Sena Vs Sachin Piot: Dhruv Rathee displays blatant hypocrisy, showing clear favoritism towards Congress and AAP allies. When it comes to political shifts, his stance varies significantly. He readily supports Shiv Sena, praising their actions despite their alliance break, yet he laments and curses Sachin Pilot when the latter leaves Congress to potentially join BJP. Rathee’s double standards are evident as he expressed, “only cowards and power hungry politcians join a party of opposite ideology.”
• Did you know that Dhruv Rathee was previously staunchly opposed to the Congress party, even making videos exposing its various scandals? He outlined a series of these scandals, stating, “Have you heard of Congress corruption? In the history of independent India, such rampant corruption has never been witnessed. From the 2G scam to the 3G scam, from the Adarsh scam to the Satyam scam, from the Colgate scam to the CWG scam, from the solar scam to the cash-for-vote scam, the list seems endless. In this regard, the Congress party deserves zero.” However, despite his past criticisms, he is currently seen as supporting the party, working tirelessly for a party known for its corruption.
• Even went as far as effortlessly spreading messages of Rahul Gandhi via his personal social media account, despite declaring himself to be a neutral influencer.

• Dhruv Rathee has been critical of YouTubers who promote betting apps, yet he has engaged in promoting cryptocurrency himself. He even featured a sponsored segment in one of his videos, claiming that PNP Cryptocurrency is the world’s first regulated crypto. This claim raises eyebrows, as even those with a basic understanding of cryptocurrency know that it operates in a decentralized manner and cannot be regulated by governments. This is an example of his IQ level.

Hindu Phobic Dhruv Rathee

•  Hindu Phobic Comedy is Democratic Right: In a video supporting Munawar Faruqui and Kunal Kamra, Dhruv Rathee addresses the cancellation of their shows over allegations of Hinduphobic comedy. Rathee contends that the way these comedians are being treated contradicts the principles of democracy and law and order in India. He asserts that the controversy arises from jokes by Munawar and Kunal that have been misinterpreted and taken out of context, leading to claims that they were offensive to Hindu deities.
• Equating Ramayana to Spider man: In another interview, Dhruv Rathee, who identifies as an atheist and does not support idol worship similar to the views of Islamists and followers of Abrahamic religions, expressed his skepticism about the historicity of the Ramayana and Mahabharata despite some claims of historical evidence. Rathee remarked, “When I was around 7-8 years old, I often heard stories about gods and questioned their validity. They didn’t seem real to me. I listened to many stories about the Ramayana and Mahabharata during my childhood, including tales of armies of monkeys. No one could provide a satisfactory explanation when I asked about it.”He continued, “Using critical thinking and logical reasoning, I concluded that these stories are not real; they simply don’t make sense.” Rathee also addressed claims that the Ramayana is historical due to the existence of a man-made bridge between India and Sri Lanka. “People argue that the bridge’s existence proves the Ramayana’s historicity, but this is a shallow level of thinking,” Rathee compared this reasoning to the Spider-Man movies, noting, “Just because New York exists in reality and also appears in Spider-Man movies, it doesn’t mean Spider-Man is real.”

•  BJP received Electoral bond money from ‘Beef’ exporting Company: Dhruv Rathee, on his X handle,  claimed, “Did you know? Electoral Bond data reveals that BJP received crores of money from India’s top beef exporting company.” However, his assertion was swiftly debunked by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. She clarified that the export of meat from oxen, calves, cows, and bulls is prohibited in India. This ban aligns with the country’s cultural and religious values, as the cow holds a sacred status for a large segment of the population. The government’s policy on this matter has been steadfast, making any contrary claims unfounded.

This article is based on the X post by @Kisna1504

https://twitter.com/Kisna1504/status/1792805451618541968

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On 18 April 2024, the Election Commission of India refuted allegations that a BJP candidate received additional votes during mock polls in Kerala’s Kasargod district, deeming the claim “totally false.” This assertion was made before a Supreme Court bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta during a hearing on a plea by the NGO Association for Democratic Reforms.

Advocate Prashant Bhushan, representing the petitioner, referenced a news report suggesting that four Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) devices recorded an extra vote for the BJP during the mock poll. Responding to this, the court instructed senior counsel Maninder Singh to investigate the matter further.

During subsequent proceedings, the Deputy Election Commissioner provided insights into the voting process using EVMs and VVPATs. Later in the day, an Election Commission official informed the bench that the reported incident had been thoroughly examined and found to be baseless.

Earlier, on April 16, 2024, the Supreme Court had expressed concerns about the potential drawbacks of resorting to ballot papers or a complete count of VVPATs during elections, evoking memories of past electoral practices. Despite reservations, the court emphasized a reluctance to revisit older systems, citing the known limitations associated with ballot papers.

News Report On Extra Vote To BJP During Mock Polls In Kerala Found As 'False', EC Tells SC#Elections2024 #EVM_VVPAT #SupremeCourtOfIndiahttps://t.co/Fm1Sm1qI0V

— LawBeat (@LawBeatInd) April 18, 2024

In what seems like last-ditch efforts by the leftists and Congress supporters, lies about the EVM (electronic voting machines) are being spread all over again. The News Minute, like a true foot soldier of this faction, has indulged in spreading false propaganda in the name of news reports once again. 

The headlines as usual portray a different image when compared to the article. In a recent report, they peddled half-truths about an incident that occurred in Telangana involving a Catholic school where the principal prevented the entry of students who were observing Hanuman Deeksha for their exams. Instead of explaining the exact cause for the action by the enraged Hindus, TNM peddled only one side of the story blaming the “Hindu mob” for vandalising the school premises. 

In this case, the headline of the report reads, “VVPATs print extra slip with BJP lotus symbol during mock polls in Kerala“, however, inside the article, the truth is mentioned, “…when the machines were initialised, three out of 10 VVPAT machines printed out ‘test prints’. All these three prints had the BJP’s lotus symbol on it and the words ‘not to be counted’ were written on top in small letters.”

VVPATs print extra slip with BJP lotus symbol during mock polls in Kerala
The same VVPAT machines printed another extra slip with the lotus symbol during the second round of mock poll as well. The issue was rectified only during the third round.https://t.co/d3V8gekGZ1

— Dhanya Rajendran (@dhanyarajendran) April 18, 2024

This story has been picked up by influencers and other news media. It is common for people to not read beyond headlines and the first paragraph of the article. In this manner, TNM has tried to play safe while also peddling half-truths, as always.

Headline, and actual article. See the difference! pic.twitter.com/fEfeProM51

— Degree Kaapi (@applesauce1313) April 19, 2024

Thankfully, in platforms like X, there are Community Notes which allow netizens to label a post made on the platform as fake. 

Once Community Notes is fully implemented in India, its over for Coriander pic.twitter.com/9LeOKTyDUG

— Tamil Labs 2.0 (@labstamil) April 19, 2024

When confronted with the truth, Dhanya Rajendran, the Editor-in-Chief of the news portal, wrote, “For all those jumping around saying fake news: The returning officer report says “In the VVPAT machines with the serial numbers VVTED41294, VVTEF82139, VVTEJ14797, VVTED49299, after switching on the CU at the commissioning table, at the time of self checking’ in addition to normalslips printed, one more slip was coming with the following information. NOT TO BE COUNTED ‘STANDARDILATION DONE, VVPAT SERIAL NO Along with this first candidate’s symbol also printed. This slip is a little longer than the normal mock poll slip. HOW THE ISSUE GOT SOLVED? The VVPAT with serial number VVTED 49299 was taken to mock poll for casting 1000 votes. The mock pollslips were tallied with the machine count. Political parties/candidate agents convinced and signed the Annexure 22 certificate.”

For all those jumping around saying fake news:

The returning officer report says

“In the VVPAT machines with the serial numbers VVTED41294, VVTEF82139, VVTEJ14797, VVTED49299, after switching on the CU at the commissioning table, at the time of self checking' in addition to… https://t.co/rEXylWpu7E

— Dhanya Rajendran (@dhanyarajendran) April 18, 2024

For all those jumping around saying fake news:

The returning officer report says

“In the VVPAT machines with the serial numbers VVTED41294, VVTEF82139, VVTEJ14797, VVTED49299, after switching on the CU at the commissioning table, at the time of self checking' in addition to… https://t.co/rEXylWpu7E

— Dhanya Rajendran (@dhanyarajendran) April 18, 2024

Again, she tried to wash her hands off the fake news peddling by stating that the article mentions VVPATs and not EVMs.

“Just adding here. ECI told the court no extra vote was recorded. That is for the ECI to say. Our story merely was that VVPATS printed extra slip, which was true. There is no complaint that extra vote was recorded on EVM. The problem is on conflating EVM and VVPAT here“

Just adding here. ECI told the court no extra vote was recorded. That is for the ECI to say. Our story merely was that VVPATS printed extra slip, which was true. There is no complaint that extra vote was recorded on EVM. The problem is on conflating EVM and VVPAT here

— Dhanya Rajendran (@dhanyarajendran) April 18, 2024

TNM’s news story did not simply state that VVPATs produced extra slips. It specifically claimed that the additional slips featured the lotus symbol, associated with the BJP. However, this turned out to be false. Dhanya Rajendran very smoothly tried to do her part by altering the narrative and distorting the facts, while also referring back to her original inaccurate post, in an attempt to appear genuine.

What Dhanya and her minions do not mention is that in the case of NOTA, the EVM automatically prints the first symbol (or letter) with a note that the vote shouldn’t be counted. 

Such peddling of propaganda against EVMs by portals such as The News Minute only seems to show their support for the Congress’s agenda of bringing back the archaic ballot system which will allow booth capturing and polling illegal votes. 

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Yet again, Puthiya Thalaimurai’s “journalist” Niranjan Kumar has the spotlight on him for peddling misinformation – one more time. 

This time he trains his guns on none other than Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself. In a post on his X handle amidst the ongoing ruckus being created by the I.N.D.I.Alliance partners concerning the central government “looting tax revenue” from states, he wrote quoting DMK Minister PTR Palanivel Thiagarajan at Delhi Jantar Mantar protest, “There was a Chief Minister in India. He said that the central government is severely deceiving them and talked about the federal philosophy from side to side. He said that they are taking the tax money of our state and diverting it to some states: He is none other than the then Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi, who is now the Prime Minister.” 

However, his propaganda was soon busted. It is to be noted that after PM Narendra Modi assumed the PM post, he increased the allocation of funds to states. from 32% to 42%. Further, he reduced the weightage of the population in the tax distribution criteria from 27.5% to 15%.

Additionally, the funds available to states in the UPA regime (2004-14) was ₹30 lakh crore but from 2014-2023, this fund has increased to over ₹100 lakh crores.

Also, the tax sharing and assistance received by Tamil Nadu excluding NH, Ports, Railways, Railways, other Infra in the UPA regime (2004-14) was ₹1,52,921 crores. In the Modi regime (2014-23), it has increased to ₹5,08,337 crores.

Tamil Nadu has also received ₹10.76 lakh crores of funds, projects, and grants in the past 9 years under the Modi government.

உனக்கு அறிவு இல்ல, இருந்தா நீ ஏன் திமுகவுக்கு சொம்பு தூக்க போற?

அந்த முதல்வர் பிரதமரான பின்

மாநிலங்களுக்கு வழங்கும் நிதி பகிர்வை 32 சதவீதத்தில் இருந்து 42 சதவீதம் ஆக்கினார்

வரி பகிர்வு criteriaவில் மக்கள் தொகைக்கு இருந்த weightageஐ 27.5 சதவீதத்தில் இருந்து 15 சதவீமாக… https://t.co/wQRW0aiAAn

— Krishna Kumar Murugan (@ikkmurugan) February 9, 2024

“Journalists” such as Niranjan Kumar parrot the lines of their DMK masters without cross-referencing or fact-checking their claims. This is how false propaganda is furthered by the ruling DMK to hoodwink the public. However, the likes of Niranjan do not realise that in the era of social media and high-speed internet, such lies and false propaganda can be busted in minutes. 

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