Recently,Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party president K Annamalai posted on his official X handle that the Department of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption (DVAC) in Tamil Nadu has officially recognized his complaint regarding corruption allegations against DMK Minister R. Gandhi who is the Textiles and Handlooms Minister. Annamalai provided supporting evidence related to corruption in the distribution of Pongal sarees and dhotis. He expressed hope for an impartial investigation to be conducted promptly, leading to the timely apprehension of those involved in corruption.

Annamalai stated in his statement that, “Under the DMK Govt, corruption has become the order of the day. On the 6th of February 2024, we exposed the monumental corruption that has taken place in the Free Dhoti Scheme & the involvement of DMK Minister Thiru Gandhi in the same. Today, with all the supporting evidence, @BJP4TamilNadu has filed a complaint with the Department of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption. We hope an unbiased investigation will be carried out and the corrupt will be booked at the earliest“.

Under the DMK Govt, corruption has become the order of the day.

On the 6th of February 2024, we exposed the monumental corruption that has taken place in the Free Dhoti Scheme & the involvement of DMK Minister Thiru Gandhi in the same.

Today, with all the supporting evidence,… pic.twitter.com/yqdOag0wT5

— K.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) February 12, 2024

In the formal complaint dated 10 February 2024, submitted by K. Annamalai and directed to Tr. Abhay Kumar Singh, Director General of the Police Department of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption in Chennai stated that there was significant corruption within the Handloom & Textiles Department, specifically implicating DMK Minister Gandhi and accused him of peddling wrong information in the public.

“The Handloom & Textiles Department, has been instrumental in supplying Free Dhoti and Sarees to ration card holders during the Pongal festival every year. Ever since the DMK came to power, there has always been a lag either in the procurement of yarn on time or in the settlement of payment to handloom owners. This year, Thiru Gandhi has wilfully manipulated the production method of free dhoti and sarees for his personal gains.”, Annamalai said.

He said that the DMK government ordered the manufacture of 1.68 Crore Dhoti and 1.68 Crore Sarees, with a government order dated 22 October 2021, adding that while it has been a practice to use Polycot material for Free Dhoti & Sarees since 2003, the order stipulates that only the Warp in Dhotis must be Cotton, with the Weft potentially being Polyester.

Annamalai pointed out that the South Indian Textile Research Association report on a sampled Dhoti (Stamp number: SA2-920) revealed that only 22% of the Warp was cotton and 68% was polyester, contradicting Minister Gandhi’s claims.

On 6 February 2024, as part of his “En Mann En Makkal” padayatra, Annamalai visited the Ranipet Assembly Constituency and leveled accusations of corruption against Tamil Nadu Handloom Minister, Gandhi. Annamalai claimed that Minister Gandhi, despite his name’s significance, was allegedly engaged in a sophisticated form of corruption related to the distribution of Pongal sarees and veshti (dhotis). According to Annamalai, Minister Gandhi was reputed for soliciting commissions from weavers and workers involved in the production of veshti and sarees, earning him the nickname “Commission Gandhi.”

திருட்டு திராவிட மாடலின் அடுத்த ஊழலை வெளியிட்ட அண்ணன் @annamalai_k

"மக்களுக்கு வழங்கிய இலவச வேட்டி திட்டத்தில் மெகா ஊழல்" என அமைச்சர் காந்தி மீது புகார்#AnnamalaiEra pic.twitter.com/0dQnUL8uCV

— நாட்டாமை (WarRoom Commander ) (@Agmarksanghi) February 7, 2024

Announcing on his official social media handle, Annamalai shared that a sample of the dhoti distributed during the Pongal collection was sent to the Coimbatore-based textile research center South India Textile Research Association (SITRA) in Coimbatore for testing. Shockingly, the results indicated that 78% of the dhoti was made from polyester, while only 22% comprised cotton. Annamalai expressed concern about a significant reduction in production costs and widespread corruption.

நேற்றைய தினம், ராணிப்பேட்டை சட்டமன்றத் தொகுதி #EnMannEnMakkal பயணத்தின்போது, தமிழக கைத்தறித் துறை அமைச்சர் திரு. காந்தி அவர்களின் விஞ்ஞானப்பூர்வமான புதிய ஊழல் ஒன்றை மக்கள் மத்தியில் வெளிப்படுத்தினோம்.

அமைச்சர் காந்தியின் பெயருக்கும் அவரது செயல்பாடுகளுக்கும் பொருத்தமே கிடையாது.… pic.twitter.com/f2GiDFQeBu

— K.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) February 7, 2024

Online users rejoiced as yet another DMK minister in Tamil Nadu faces corruption charges. Currently, the former excise minister, who now serves as a minister without portfolio, has been detained and denied bail 17 times by the court. Additionally, K Ponmudi, the former Higher Education minister, is grappling with corruption allegations. This development is part of the BJP’s efforts to expose corruption within the DMK party and the family, with three segments of corruption audio recordings released thus far in 2G scam case.

ஊரான் வீட்டு காசை திருடி திண்பதில் திமுககாரனை மிஞ்ச வேற யாரு இருக்கா.

— Sanghi Prince (@SanghiPrince) February 12, 2024

MLA காந்தி நவ் pic.twitter.com/PTlZgZH7EV

— நந்தா (@Nanda_7707) February 12, 2024

ஊரை அடித்து உலையில் போட்டு
ஊழலில் செழித்தோங்கும்
விடியா ஆட்சியாளர்களை
ஓட ஓட விரட்டி அடிப்போம்

— Siva Subiramanian (@SivaSubiramani3) February 12, 2024

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During a recent public gathering organized by the Ranipet Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) to commemorate “Mozhipor Tyagigal Veeravanaka Day” (Language Martyrs’ Salutation Day), a video surfaced on social media capturing the portfolio minister uttering derogatory remarks from the stage. Ironically, the same people celebrating the martyrs were making speeches with derogatory language.

R. Gandhi, is a DMK district secretary and the incumbent Minister for Handlooms and Textiles of Tamil Nadu

While he was speaking at the meeting he said, “Look… thevdiya payan (Bastard’s son) look at what he talks, he will not speak now, he will  keep silent but will speak when he goes out, speaks whatever comes to his mouth”

There was widespread condemnation on social media from netizens and political commentators.

The State Vice President – Social Media cell, for the Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party, Karthik Gopinath shared this video clipping on his X handle and posed a question: “What is dravida model ? Answer: A minister calling someone bast**d on stage. The irony is the name of this minister – Mr. Gandhi!”

What is dravida model ?
Answer
A minister calling someone bast**d on stage The irony is the name of this minister – Mr. Gandhi ! pic.twitter.com/PUmtpPykpb

— karthik gopinath (@karthikgnath) January 29, 2024

 YouTuber and political commentator Savukku Shankar tagged the Tamil Nadu Police handle and asked, “Do you possess the courage to file a lawsuit against the minister under section 294(b)?” (Section 294 (b) IPC – uttering obscene words, in or near any public place)

அமைச்சர் மேல 294 (b) போடும் துணிவு இருக்கிறதா ? @tnpoliceoffl https://t.co/gjvzrFCGHP

— Savukku Shankar (@SavukkuOfficial) January 29, 2024

 Another netizen expressed sadness over the derogatory language used by the minister during the language war martyrs meeting. And he considered the minister should apologize and resign.

மொழிப்போர் தியாகிகள் கூட்டத்தில் இப்படி ஒரு இழிவான மொழி பேசிய அமைச்சர். இதற்கு அவர் வருத்தம் தெரிவித்து ராஜினாமா செய்ய வேண்டும் @CMOTamilnadu @R_Gandhi_MLA

— Lakshmanan (@lakshmananall) January 29, 2024

This isn’t the initial occurrence of such behavior from the DMK. Recently, The Commune provided a comprehensive account of instances where members of the DMK employed offensive language, engaged in personal attacks, and delivered controversial statements.

Udhayanidhi Stalin, the son of the Chief Minister and current Sports Minister of Tamil Nadu, was observed making disparaging comments about Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami. His remarks implied subservience to Prime Minister Modi and ridiculed an incident of prostration before Sasikala, leading to laughter from the audience. The video has stirred controversy due to its offensive content.

குற்றமுள்ள நெஞ்சு குறுகுறுக்கும்!

எவன் அந்த மாதிரி பன்றானோ அவன் தான் அண்ணாமலை அண்ணா சொன்னது நெனச்சு கதறிட்டு இருக்கன்…

"கொஞ்சம் விட்டு இருந்த அந்த அம்மா காலுக்கு இடையில் புகுந்து இருப்பாரு".

இந்த மாதிரி பேசும் அரசியவாதிக்கு அவன் மொழியில் தான் பதிலடி. #TNwithModi pic.twitter.com/7RnHo4oWrN

— 🅟︎🅤︎🅛︎🅢︎🅐︎🅡︎_220 (@Pulsar220_) January 19, 2024

Udhayanidhi also shared photos comparing former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa with actor Namitha, accompanied by a caption denying any photoshop. The images portrayed both figures raising their hands in a similar pose.

யோக்கிய சிகாமணி அண்ணன் மகன் pic.twitter.com/neZKUbMWgN

— Sanghi Prince (@SanghiPrince) January 20, 2024

A collection of clippings featuring speeches and statements made by various members of the DMK, showcasing instances of vulgar language and controversial remarks. 

A Raja makes a controversial statement about Stalin’s birth being from a legitimate relationship, while EPS was born out of wedlock

Shivaji Krishnamoorthy censures Narendra Modi, using the derogatory term “Okkala Oli,” and raises the question of whether people prefer him or Rahul Gandhi. He ridicules Modi in Hindi and makes offensive comments about Chinnamma (Sasikala). Additionally, he disparages CR Shastri from ADMK, employing offensive language. He mocks the use of the term “Pappu” for Rahul Gandhi by drawing a comparison to the Hindi word for “monkey.” Using explicit language, he criticizes the treatment of Sasikala by ADMK members.

Another speaker from the DMK recounts an incident where Kalaignar and Anna advocated for the establishment of a separate state, Dravidanadu, in the Assembly. However, the speaker employs explicit language, implying that discovering Dravidanadu involves removing a thread and lifting a skirt.

In a separate instance, a member of the DMK makes a disrespectful and transphobic remark about an individual named Velumani, drawing comparisons between their appearance and transgender features.

Gudiyatham Ramesh uses explicit and offensive language while discussing an individual named Vindhya. Ramesh accuses her of participating in immoral activities across different locations and provides details of an alleged rape accusation, along with the doctors’ response who examined her.

அண்ணாதுரை,,கருணாநிதி ,,
துரைமுருகன், ஸ்டாலின்
RS பாரதி,,உதயநிதி
'A" ராஜா,வெற்றிகொண்டான்
போன்ற #திமுக வின் இரட்டை அர்த்த ஆபாச பேச்சுகளை விடவா தலைவர் அண்ணாமலை Avl பேசிவிட்டார் துத்துக்குடி MP கனிமொழி மோடம்?? https://t.co/wyqF4Rd6mt pic.twitter.com/TxgPerttGS

— Kaavi Sanghi _ tgm (@kaavisanghi_61) January 20, 2024

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