The DMK leadership is reportedly considering fielding Chief Minister MK Stalin’s son-in-law, Sabareesan, for one of the four Rajya Sabha seats from Tamil Nadu that are set to fall vacant soon.

According to party sources, the terms of six Rajya Sabha MPs from Tamil Nadu, including AIADMK’s M Thambidurai, Tamil Maanila Congress leader GK Vasan, and DMK members T Siva, Anthiyur Selvaraj, NR Elango, and Dr. Kanimozhi, will end on 1 April 2026.

Of the four seats expected to go to the DMK based on Assembly strength, the party leadership is said to be planning to allocate two to alliance partners. One seat is likely to be offered to the Congress, while the other may go either to the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) or the Communist Party of India (CPI), sources indicated.

Discussions are reportedly underway within the party on allotting one of the remaining two seats to Sabareesan and the other to the DMK’s current Delhi representative, A.K. Vijayan.

Party insiders said some district secretaries have urged Chief Minister Stalin that if Lok Sabha MP and DMK Deputy General Secretary Kanimozhi were to take on a larger role in Tamil Nadu’s state politics, Sabareesan could be positioned to handle responsibilities in Delhi.

Following these internal consultations, the party leadership is said to be exploring the possibility of nominating Sabareesan to the Rajya Sabha and ensuring his election to represent the party in the national capital.

An official announcement from the DMK is awaited.

Source: Dinamalar

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DMK stooge and MNM party founder, Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan made his maiden speech in the Upper House today, 4 February 2026.

As with his posts on social media platforms, this speech came across as highly incoherent, confusing and pathetic.

His approximately 12-minute speech was not a speech in any meaningful parliamentary sense. It was a self-indulgent, metaphor-stuffed monologue that left an ordinary listener asking one basic question again and again: What exactly is he talking about?

The speech moved rapidly between unrelated themes: personal gratitude, cinema, Tamil identity, constitutional ideas, historical figures, electoral issues, generational commentary, and philosophical reflections. These shifts occur without clear transitions or explanation.

For a common listener, this is garbled nonsense. It is not clear what the central argument is meant to be, or how one part of the speech connects logically to the next. In fact, it felt like multiple half-written speeches stitched together without a spine. There is no guiding thread, no structured progression, no sense of destination. One couldn’t tell where the speech began, where it peaked, or where it ended.

And 5 minutes in is only when the listener realises that Haasan is supposedly speaking about voter deletion and electoral roll errors. Even then, the issue arrives buried under metaphors and autobiography.

Instead, we get vague claims of “living dead,” speculative numbers, and sweeping alarms, without explanation, evidence, or procedural demand. The result is anxiety without understanding.

Haasan leans heavily on dramatic language: “living dead”, “emotional tornado”, “juggernaut of democratic India”, “resurrection without miracles”. 

These phrases may sound poetic, but for an ordinary citizen they obscure rather than illuminate. They sound impressive but do not explain anything clearly. A parliamentary speech is meant to inform, persuade, and move action. This one performs and stops there.

Large portions of the speech are consumed by Haasan’s personal story: his childhood, his ideological journey, his emotions, his trembling, his rationalism, his mentors, his sense of loss.

From a layman’s perspective, this becomes exhausting. The House is not there to hear a personal manifesto or emotional memoir. It exists to hear public grievances articulated with precision.

Instead of placing citizens at the centre, Haasan places himself there.

Haasan claims to be a high-school dropout, unqualified in economics, a “pedestrian” in lofty politics. Yet in the same breath, he presents himself as the ideological heir of giants, a moral sentinel of democracy, and a voice warning governments of their mortality.

This contradiction does not read as humility. It reads as performance – self-effacing rhetoric paired with self-elevating posture. To a common listener, it rings hollow.

For a maiden speech in the Upper House, this lack of discipline is not endearing. It is embarrassing.

Ultimately, the speech sounds less like a legislative intervention and more like a cinematic monologue – heavy on cadence, symbolism, and self-drama, light on precision and accountability.

Another source of confusion is the constant switching between languages. The speech begins in English, moves into Tamil references, then unexpectedly introduces French (to explain the meaning of “Durai”, briefly brings in Telugu, and later returns to Tamil. None of these shifts are explained or connected to the issue being discussed.

For an ordinary listener, this creates unnecessary distraction. Instead of helping different audiences understand the point, the language changes interrupt the flow of the speech and make it harder to follow what is being said and why it matters in a parliamentary context.

This was not a bold debut but a missed opportunity.

For all its emotion and references, Kamal Haasan’s maiden Rajya Sabha speech failed at the most basic level: it did not clearly say what needed to be said, to whom, or for what action.

In a House meant for lawmaking and accountability, nonsense delivered eloquently is still nonsense.

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Actor-turned-politician and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Kamal Haasan, a well-known DMK stooge, is all set to be sworn in as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, 24 July 2025, marking his official entry into the Upper House of Parliament with the backing of the ruling DMK.

Speaking to reporters ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, Haasan said, “I am going to take the oath and register my name in Delhi today. I am going to fulfil this duty with honour given to me as an Indian.”

The MNM founder’s nomination to the Rajya Sabha comes as part of a political arrangement with the DMK-led alliance, which MNM formally joined in March 2024. In the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, MNM chose not to contest and instead campaigned in support of the DMK and its allies. In return, the DMK allocated one of its Rajya Sabha seats to Haasan, a move that solidified MNM’s alignment with the ruling coalition and effectively ensured his unopposed election, given the alliance’s strength of 158 MLAs in the 234-seat Tamil Nadu Assembly.

Kamal Haasan’s political ascent to the Rajya Sabha comes despite MNM’s limited electoral footprint. The party secured just around 4 percent of the vote in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and won 2.62 percent in the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, where Haasan himself narrowly lost the Coimbatore South seat to BJP’s Vanathi Srinivasan. Nevertheless, the DMK rewarded his support with an Upper House seat following the 2024 alliance.

Haasan filed his nomination on 6 June 2025, in an event held at the Tamil Nadu Secretariat in Chennai. The ceremony was attended by top DMK leaders including Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, along with representatives of alliance partners such as VCK’s Thol. Thirumavalavan, MDMK’s Vaiko, and Tamil Nadu Congress president K. Selvaperunthagai.

However, Haasan’s nomination stirred debate given the timing and symbolism surrounding the event. A vocal rationalist and frequent critic of religious customs, Haasan has previously declared that “saffron is the colour of violence” and openly dismissed religious rituals as “superstitious nonsense.” Yet, his nomination was filed on what astrologers deemed an auspicious day and notably after the inauspicious Rahu Kalam period ended, prompting criticism of hypocrisy from observers who noted the contradiction between his rationalist rhetoric and apparent adherence to astrological customs.

Critics point out that MNM’s vote share in past elections would not have merited a Rajya Sabha seat under normal democratic circumstances, but that political patronage secured Haasan’s entry.

(With inputs from News18)

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As soon as the DMK, on 28 May 2025, announced A. Rokkaiah Malik, known by her pen name Salma, for a Rajya Sabha seat, it triggered widespread anger among the Muslim community. Though not officially labeled, it was widely interpreted as an attempt to offer token representation to the Muslim minority. But the announcement has sparked outrage with critics accusing the DMK of pushing a fake feminist and controversial figure who has insulted religious values and misrepresented the community for years.

At the center of the backlash is Salma’s notorious novel, “Irandam Jaamankalin Kathai” (The Hour Past Midnight), published in 2004. The book is known not for literary excellence, but for its graphic sexual content, presented under the pretext of exploring Muslim women’s lives. Salma filled the novel with explicit scenes, vulgar analogies, and passages that many consider deeply offensive to Islamic beliefs and cultural norms.

One particularly condemned passage allegedly links sexual activity with Islamic devotional acts, which the community labeled blasphemous. Critics argue that Salma has used literature not to uplift, but to mock the values of the very community she claims to represent.

Now, the DMK’s move to elevate her to Parliament has been seen by many as a calculated insult. Social media is flooded with anger, with people questioning why the party chose someone whose main claim to fame is writing sex-laced fiction under the banner of feminism.

Gems From Salma’s Book

The first controversy stems from a story in which a lower-caste boy is demeaned for eloping with a Muslim woman. The narrative includes derogatory remarks that appear to mock both his caste and his relationship with the woman, ‘Muslim wretch! She seduced my son and ran away with him. May she get ruined! May she fall into a hell-hole!’ In broad daylight, Murugan’s mother stood in the street, screaming in anger, scooping up the dust and flinging it about. Sherifa watched from her window. In reply, Nuramma shouted from within her house, in her weak voice, ‘Useless wretch, is that all she could just get some low-caste Pallar boy’s d*ck? She couldn’t even get a Muslim?’ 

Another controversial moment arises when the character talks about an elderly man planning to marry for the fourth time, while still maintaining an active sexual life. In a surprising conversation, a group of women discuss Abdulla, a wealthy and elderly business associate from Singapore. Known for having already married three times, Abdulla is now returning to marry for the fourth time, which astonishes and amuses everyone. One woman jokes that he’s as strong as ever—like he’s drunk some magical elixir—while others react with disbelief and laughter. The scene captures a mix of shock, gossip, and humor, highlighting both curiosity and admiration for the old man’s enduring vitality.

‘Yes, Zohra. She has written to us.’ Nafiza said to Mumtaz, ‘But how is it possible? Can he even get it up? Isn’t it surprising?’ She made a face of extreme astonishment. ‘Why else is he getting married? You don’t have to be so surprised,’ Mumtaz assured her. Wahida was squirming with embarrassment. Rahima realized this and sent her away from there, saying, ‘You go to your room now, dear. if you
sit up like that for such a long time, your waist will ache.’

Another controversy, “‘I came here just before Ramzan, intending to stay a few days with my mother. There seems to be some problem between him and my brother, so he refused to come. Where can he go, after all? Let him come or otherwise not. If he does come, in the end it will only be harmful to my samaan (p**sy). He’ll surely turn up of his own accord in the urge. He’s only in the next street. Does he even have to catch a bus to get here? If he doesn’t sleep with me for a week, his ‘thing’ will throb with pain like a whitlow; then there’s no other way, he’s got to come.’ Having said all this, Najima turned and looked towards Rahima.”

Another controversy arose when author Salma made a provocative comparison involving Islamic practice. She referenced tasbih—a form of devotional remembrance in Islam that typically involves repeating phrases like “Subhanallah” (Glory to God) using a string of prayer beads (misbaha). However, Salma drew a connection between this sacred ritual and a sexual act, which many found deeply offensive and inappropriate.

The story reads, “The woman who had teased Mumtaz, now leaned over Nafiza’s shoulder and whispered, ‘You were clever to stop at two. But look at me, four in seven years! I’ve spent all my time just lying and bearing.’ Having complained bitterly, she then went on with a smile and a wink, ‘Tell me, are you breast-feeding your children or not? Looking at the state of your palkova (bre*st), you didn’t!’ Nafiza turned sideways and asked archly, ‘Umm? How does it seem to you? As if I didn’t?’ She carried an expression of overflowing pride.

The woman repeated, ‘It definitely looks as if you didn’t. Just see the state of me. If I undo my blouse, they go all over the direction, like calves which have been let loose.’ Rahima could hear the regret in her voice, over and above the teasing. ‘Too true… I didn’t breast feed… my children,’ Nafiza dragged out. ‘But as for you, if you had only breast fed your children, would it be in this state? You must have fed your husband as well. He must have rolled tasbih all night. That’s why yours have drooped like that.’”

Another controversy involving author Salma stemmed from a disturbing and offensive anecdote in her book. In one passage, a village headman is described as making a crude remark by acharacter, joking that women should urinate in front of him so he could judge their fertility.

The book reads, “She felt deeply uncomfortable when she considered how the women of her community were treated by the men of this village. These men were never content to eat and stay quietly at home. They had any amount of money, besides. So, one man wants this woman today: the other, tomorrow.

And can she refuse him? And how many women became pregnant and had to go to Rosie Nurse to get rid of the child! She sighed profoundly at the thought.

She recalled something that Karim told her once. The village headman, Moosa, had the habit of asking the woman whom he fancied to a secluded place and urinate in standing position. He would like to have s*x with only those women whose urine fell at a distance. If it fell close by, he would taunt the woman of having had too many children and grown old and would drive her away. Karim fell about laughing as he recounted this. He will laugh as his friend Ismail had told him this story.”

Another scene narrated, “Nafiza was not satisfied with this, however. ‘Just because she’s young, it doesn’t mean she doesn’t know how to sleep with. You’re a fine one! Listen, Wahida, if you have any doubts about anything, don’t hesitate to ask us, we’ll teach you everything. Mumtaz even has a cassette; if you ask her, she’ll show you. The bridegroom will see to what’s left,’ she declared. Wahida’s fair complexion blushed blood red as she rose to her feet in haste and fled from there.”

Another controversy emerged from a scene in which a character boasts arrogantly, saying, “Do you know how many women wanted to sleep with me just because of my looks back in the day? Is your husband even handsome? Ask Sabia what I was like. So many women used to follow me around even she knows it. I could tell you more, but they’re all relatives.” Then, suddenly lowering his voice to whisper and brought his face toward her, he added, “Don’t tell anyone… I’ve even tasted Amina.”

Another controversy in the book arises as the character recalls, “It was her mother’s warning that always stayed with her, holding her back ‘Don’t go if your father (Attha) asks you to sleep near him. You never know when your skirt or davani might slip off while you’re asleep; it would be shameful in front of your father.’” She often wondered, “Was what Amma saying, correct?” Reflecting further, she thought, “Didn’t we have enough games during the day? But look at me now all alone, locked up like this. Maybe it wouldn’t feel so lonely if I were with Attha.” Yet, she firmly pushed that thought aside. Despite the special affection both her father and Periamma had shown her, it was her mother whom she missed with a deep, aching longing as if she had been utterly abandoned.”

இரண்டாம் ஜாமங்களின் கதை
இரண்டாம் காமங்களின் கதை

@salma_poet pic.twitter.com/LPYiSqRYL3

— Adv. Abubacker (@Adv_Abubacker) May 31, 2025

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From lecturing the public on political purity to grovelling for a Rajya Sabha seat like a washed-up extra begging for a cameo, he’s gone from Ulaganayagan to DMK’s court jester. The man who once promised to clean up Tamil Nadu now clings to the very filth he vowed to fight. Congratulations, Kamal — your acting was so convincing, you fooled even yourself.

The real reason this self-declared intellectual floated a party wasn’t public service — it was pure personal vendetta. After Jayalalithaa gave him a ruthless reality check during the Vishwaroopam fiasco, his bruised ego needed a stage. But like a true coward, he only found the “guts” to launch his party and bark at AIADMK after Amma had passed away. Not courage — just opportunism in costume. Shameless doesn’t even begin to cover it.

The DMK endorsing him for Rajya Sabha was a reward for his hardwork. He worked hard for the DMK since 2018, ensuring no real opposition stood in their path to power. By portraying himself as an alternative to the two Dravidian parties, he ensured that the votes got split helping DMK to come to power. Political analysts note that in many constituencis MNM’s candidates were handpicked by the DMK effectively becoming DMK’s B-team. Once the DMK secured victory in 2021, Kamal faded into silence, only to resurface in 2024, mortgaging his entire party for a single Rajya Sabha seat—for himself. And in May 2025, the DMK kept its promise of the RS seat by nominating him.

Interestingly, most of Kamal Haasan’s key party members, having already anticipated his political leanings, either resigned or defected to the DMK. Kamal Haasan has proven time and again that he’s a classic turncoat—a third-rated opportunist who parades as an intellectual but operates with zero consistency or conviction.

This is the same man who surrendered his self-respect and his party’s relevance just to sit in the Rajya Sabha, shamelessly propping up the DMK’s crown prince someone half his age just to stay politically alive.

When Kamal Haasan Opposed DMK & Dravidian Parties

In 2020, Kamal Haasan personally released a statement on his official social media account, expressing criticism towards the ruling Dravidian parties in Tamil Nadu regarding the escalating debts in the state stating, “Every man, woman, child & even an unborn child of Thamizh Nadu will have to bear a debt of ₹57,000. The 2 Dravidian parties who ruled & swindled alternatively are responsible. Let’s join hands & put an end to their looting. Come, let’s forge a wealthy, debt free Thamizh Nadu.”

Every man, woman, child & even an unborn child of Thamizh Nadu will have to bear a debt of Rs.57,000. The 2 Dravidian parties who ruled & swindled alternatively are responsible. Let’s join hands & put an end to their looting. Come, let’s forge a wealthy, debt free Thamizh Nadu.

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) February 14, 2020

Subsequently, he shared an MGR song, suggesting his anticipation and readiness to challenge the Dravidian parties in the forthcoming assembly elections. “Some people, for want, need, life, convenience, will catch legs of others… There is no honor in it, there is no shame in it He always catches the tail. Future will come, My duty will come, I will abolish this gangs game‘

`சிலர் ஆசைக்கும் தேவைக்கும் வாழ்வுக்கும் வசதிக்கும்

ஊரார் கால் பிடிப்பார்..

ஒரு மானமில்லை, அதில் ஈனமில்லை

அவர் எப்போதும் வால் பிடிப்பார்.

`எதிர் காலம் வரும் என் கடமை வரும்.

இந்தக் கூட்டத்தின் ஆட்டத்தை ஒழிப்பேன்'

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) December 17, 2020

Even at the inaugural event of his political party and in subsequent interviews, he consistently reiterated his commitment to removing the Dravidian parties from the political landscape. Following the inauguration of the party, during a session addressing queries from party members, the presenter posed the question, “Will you publicly declare that we will not ally with the parties and their affiliates that you have identified as corrupt?”

Kamal instantly replied, “Lets announce it, just think of this, We started a party like this, convene a meeting, and none of us knows how many years or months for the election. Instead of doing all this, we could have join a big party, bent a little and bow that’s enough, could have gone like that, why didn’t we go like that? I had the hope that it would not blossom into a democracy, that is why I dared and they said that if I fall from this, I will never be able to get up, even now Tamil Nadu is like that, unable to get up. That’s why we have taken this decision we will be one of them.

Hence, we can surely promise that we will not ally ourselves with baseless unworthy people, boldly swear that we will not ally our self with thieves. If we found that they are criminals, we promise that we will not cooperate, this is not an election promise, but a promise given at the beginning of the party.”

"I can swear boldly that I will never ally with thieves." – MNM Chief

All for 1 Rajya Sabha seat.. pic.twitter.com/NgChDARJuP

— Soma Sundaram (@isomasundaram72) March 9, 2024

When Kamal Haasan Mocked The DMK

Back in 2021, the same Kamal Haasan was far from being a DMK ally—he frequently took jabs at the party and its leadership. One of his most controversial comments came when he mocked DMK president M.K. Stalin by suggesting that merely uttering his name was enough to insult the late DMK patriarch, M. Karunanidhi.

This statement was made in response to the backlash Kamal received from DMK supporters over a remark he had made referencing a wheelchair—widely perceived as a slight toward Karunanidhi. Clarifying his position at an event on 8 March 2021, Kamal said, “They misunderstood that I had insulted Karunanidhi when I spoke on wheelchair. But truly, if one were to insult Karunanidhi one has to just say M.K. Stalin.”

தமிழக அரசியல்: இதே நாளில் அன்று! #KamalHaasan | #DMK | #MNM | #Stalin | #Karunanidhi | #tamilnadupolitics https://t.co/zc5i50ljad pic.twitter.com/C6G624vZgy

— Dinamalar (@dinamalarweb) March 8, 2024

He didn’t stop there. Taking aim at the DMK’s election anthem “Stalin dhaan vaaraaru” (Stalin is coming), Kamal quipped that even dacoits these days announce their arrival in advance—an unsubtle dig at the DMK’s return to power.

He also accused the DMK of lifting ideas from his party’s manifesto, after the DMK released its vision document in Trichy on 7 March 2021. Kamal alleged that many of their promises closely mirrored those of Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM). Kamal shared, “I once protested against the imposition of Hindi, but ironically ended up acting in Hindi films. Back then, the political climate justified the protest. Today, rather than opposing Hindi, I would say ‘Long live Tamil’. Let Tamil thrive too.”

Kamal Haasan: From DMK Critic To DMK Stooge

After a series of electoral defeats, Kamal Haasan and his party, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), struggled to stay politically relevant. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, MNM contested 37 seats but failed to win even one, managing only 0.40% of the total vote share (around 16 lakh votes). It was a complete washout.

Things didn’t improve in the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, where MNM fielded candidates in 180 constituencies and again failed to win a single seat, securing just 2.62% of the votes. The party faced similar rejection in Puducherry, contesting 22 seats with no wins and just 1.89% of the vote. Across these elections, most MNM candidates lost their deposits, including Kamal Haasan himself. Despite initial speculation of a possible alliance with the Congress in 2019, the party ended up isolated and ineffective, especially in rural regions.

Faced with repeated rejection at the ballot box, Kamal Haasan reached for his last resort—mortgaging his political outfit for personal ambition. In a desperate bid to enter Parliament, he struck a deal with the DMK, a party he once harshly criticized. That trade-off? A Rajya Sabha seat for himself.

The irony is glaring. Kamal once wrote, “Some people, out of need, convenience, or desperation, will stoop to catch others’ feet. There’s neither pride nor shame in it. He always catches the tail. My time will come. My duty will come. I will put an end to this puppet show.” Yet today, he’s the one clinging to the very puppet strings he promised to cut.

Kamal Haasan Buttressing DMK Scion Udhayanidhi Stalin

Even more telling is how Kamal transformed into a vocal supporter of DMK’s ideological line. After DMK Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin stirred nationwide outrage by calling for the eradication of Sanatana Dharma, comparing it to diseases like dengue and malaria, Kamal stepped in—not to condemn, but to defend.

In a social media post, Kamal Haasan framed Udhayanidhi’s remarks as part of healthy democratic discourse, “The hallmark of a true democracy is the ability to disagree and engage in open discussion. History has shown that asking the right questions leads to better answers and a more progressive society,” he said. Backing the Dravidianist rejection of the term “Dharma,” Kamal Haasan insisted that Udhayanidhi had the right to his opinion and urged critics to respond with debate—not legal threats or emotional manipulation. “Tamil Nadu has always been a space for intellectual debate. We must evaluate our traditions with an eye toward inclusivity, equality, and progress,” he concluded.

In 2023, Kamal Haasan offered an unusually glowing birthday tribute to Udhayanidhi Stalin, lauding his performance as Tamil Nadu’s Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development. He tweeted, “Anbu Thambi @Udhaystalin has achieved remarkable achievements in the responsibilities he has taken on in a short period of time. My heartfelt birthday greetings to my brother Udhayanidhi Stalin, who is working effectively as the Minister of Youth Welfare and Sports Development of the Government of Tamil Nadu and the Youth Secretary of the DMK.”

This public praise wasn’t just a casual birthday message—it reflected the well-understood political reality in Tamil Nadu, to stay in the DMK’s favor, especially under the current regime, one must be in the good graces of Udhayanidhi. This unwritten rule applies not only to newcomers but also to seasoned politicians. Kamal Haasan’s praise, therefore, came across more as a strategic show of allegiance than a genuine acknowledgment—an act seen by many as political sycophancy.

தான் எடுத்துக்கொண்ட பொறுப்புகளில் குறுகிய காலத்திலேயே குறிப்பிடத்தக்க சாதனைகளைச் செய்து காட்டியவர் அன்புத் தம்பி @Udhaystalin

தமிழக அரசின் இளைஞர் நலன் மற்றும் விளையாட்டு மேம்பாட்டுத்துறை அமைச்சராகவும், திமுகவின் இளைஞரணிச் செயலாளராகவும் திறம்படச் செயலாற்றி வரும் தம்பி உதயநிதி… pic.twitter.com/zHNK0DR2Rg

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) November 27, 2023

Kamal Haasan Buttressing DMK During Chennai Rains Flooding the City

During the severe floods that crippled Chennai in December 2023, actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan emerged not as a critic of the government’s handling, but as a vocal defender of the DMK administration. At a press conference on 8 December 2023, Kamal downplayed the state’s responsibility, instead blaming the unprecedented rainfall and climate change for the disaster.

Despite claiming to lead a party rooted in clean and accountable politics, Kamal’s recent stance showed complete alignment with the DMK’s narrative. He went so far as to claim the city received 56 cm of rainfall in 24 hours—a figure that did not align with official IMD records. Still, he insisted that, “Instead of pointing fingers, now is the time to set aside criticism and work together.”

Kamal urged the public to take individual responsibility, “The government cannot reach out to one crore people at once. We must be prepared ourselves. We can criticise the government later. For now, let’s focus on supporting the efforts being made.”

Ellame naangale pannikanum na, Enna idhuku ungala laam elect pannanum ? @ikamalhaasan pic.twitter.com/GgyASsBDFv

— S (@saidapetakokku) December 8, 2023

He also praised the media for not “sensationalising” the crisis and, in a surprising shift, placed the blame on citizens for buying homes in flood-prone areas, “We are the ones buying land, filling it with sand and building on it. The government comes in later. This is a collective failure, and we must correct it.”

நாமதான் தப்பு பண்றோம்!#Chennai #Michaung #Chennaimichaung #Kamalhassan #Rain pic.twitter.com/OsIpojXKqE

— பசுமை விகடன் (@PasumaiVikatan) December 8, 2023

But this tone was in stark contrast to Kamal Haasan’s own statements during the 2015 Chennai floods. Back then, he had sharply criticised the AIADMK government for its failure to manage the crisis. Speaking to the media, he had said, “I’m ashamed to watch my fellow citizens suffer. If this is Chennai, imagine the condition of other areas. Even after the rains stop, it will take months for the city to recover. The government machinery has collapsed.”

He had gone further, questioning the use of taxpayer money and lashing out at politicians, “I don’t believe in God—but I have even less trust in politicians who call themselves gods. Where is the money we paid in taxes? If such emergencies arise, the government expects donations from people like me. But I give not as a wealthy man who exploited others—but as someone who genuinely cares for the people.”

இப்படியும் பேசியுள்ளார் ! #நக்கிட்டுபோன_4000கோடி pic.twitter.com/9YrbDNqTHg

— Selva Kumar (@Selvakumar_IN) December 8, 2023

Kamal’s transformation from a vocal critic of poor governance to a convenient apologist for the current regime underscores his shifting political calculus—one seemingly driven more by personal ambition than public accountability.

Kamal Haasan Blamed Hooch Tragedy Victims, Not DMK Government

Not only that, actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan, in 2024, failed to hold the DMK government accountable for the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy despite it being the second such incident under their watch. Instead of calling out the state’s repeated administrative failure, Haasan chose to blame the victims themselves.

On 20 June 2024, following the initial reports of the tragedy in which 36 people died after consuming illicit liquor, Kamal Haasan posted on X, “Tamil Nadu has been shocked by the news that 36 people have died, and many others are in critical condition after consuming illicit liquor in Kallakurichi. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I wish those undergoing treatment a speedy recovery. The government of Tamil Nadu should crack down on the bootlegger dealers with an iron fist so that such a tragedy does not happen again in Tamil Nadu. Rehabilitation centers should be set up immediately to help drug addicts get rid of it. Now is the time for each of us to get involved in the war against addiction.”

However, as the death toll rose to 58, criticism mounted online against silent celebrities and vocal DMK sympathizers. Under pressure, Haasan visited Kallakurichi on June 23. But instead of acknowledging systemic lapses or demanding accountability, he doubled down, shifting the blame entirely onto the victims.

Addressing the media, Kamal said, “These victims will have to understand they have exceeded their limit, and they have been careless. They have to be careful. They have to take care of their health. My request to the government would be to create psychiatric centres which will counsel them.”

“It has to be occasional drinking, social drinking if at all. But they must understand that exceeding limit in any form be it sugar, or anything is bad,” the part-time politician added.

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: After meeting the Hooch tragedy victims, MNM party chief Kamal Haasan says, "…These victims will have to understand they have exceeded their limit and they have been careless. They have to be careful. They have to take care of their health. My request to… pic.twitter.com/qrci9g8OFs

— ANI (@ANI) June 23, 2024

Haasan’s remarks drew criticism for lacking empathy and ignoring the root causes: unchecked illicit liquor networks, weak law enforcement, and recurring administrative negligence. Rather than demanding a robust crackdown or justice for the families affected, Kamal’s comments came across as tone-deaf, deflecting blame from a failing system to the most vulnerable.

Kamal Haasan Attempts To Shield DMK by Diverting Attention From Hindi Imposition Backlash With Gibberish

This was amidst growing public backlash over the DMK’s in the imaginary Hindi imposition issue—which had politically backfired, Kamal Haasan, out of nowhere stepped in to deflect attention and protect the ruling party. At a time when the delimitation debate was not even a issue, Kamal attempted to redirect the conversation and temporarily shift focus away from the DMK’s misstep.

Speaking to reporters, Haasan, who has aligned his Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) with the DMK in pursuit of a Rajya Sabha seat, commented, “My opinion is that this 453 (seats) need not change. Even when it was 145 crores, these 453 members led the country to this position today…they are sufficient. If at all, they have to increase the number of seats, all govt decisions made in the centre are executed by the states. If at all they want to increase number of people’s representatives, let the Assembly seats be increased…”

#WATCH | Chennai: Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Hassan leaves after the all-party meeting over the delimitation issue, chaired by Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin.

He says, " My opinion is that this 453 (seats) need not change. Even when it was 145 crore, these 453 members… pic.twitter.com/YqWcJsecIh

— ANI (@ANI) March 5, 2025

This statement not only misstated the actual number of Lok Sabha seats (543 elected + 2 nominated), but also seemed more like a strategic deflection from DMK’s political fall back. He appeared to play the role of a loyal ally—deflecting public scrutiny from the ruling party and helping shift focus away from its missteps.

Anti-Indian & Anti-Hindu Kamal Haasan

Beyond his political maneuvering to stay relevant and secure a foothold in the Rajya Sabha, Kamal Haasan has often echoed views aligned with the DMK’s anti-India and anti-Hindu stance. While he has made films like Kuruthipunal, Indian, and Hey Ram—the latter criticized for its portrayal of the Partition with a slant toward minority appeasement—his public statements and positions have repeatedly revealed a clear bias against Indian national ethos. Here are some notable instances that reflect Kamal Haasan’s recurring anti-India sentiments.

Called For Plebiscite In Kashmir

Part-time-politician Kamal Haasan, made his alignment move with the DMK in pursuit of a single Rajya Sabha seat in 2024, voiced strong opposition to the central government’s actions in Kashmir at the time of Article 370 abrogation. In 2019, he called the move to revoke Jammu and Kashmir’s special status and bifurcate the state into two Union Territories a “direct blow to democracy,” and called the move as an autocratic decision-making process.

“This move is highly regressive. Article 370 and 35A have historical significance, and any changes should have been made through a consultative and inclusive process,” he said.

Not only this, back in February 2019, during a public event in Chennai, Kamal Haasan raised several provocative questions, stating, “Why do the soldiers die? Why should our home’s watchman die? If politicians on both sides (in India & in Pakistan) behave properly, no soldier needs to die. The Line of Control will be under control. Why is India not holding a plebiscite in Kashmir? What are they (Indian government) afraid of?” 

Makkal Needhi Maiam leader Kamal Hassan at an event in Chennai yesterday: Why India is not holding a plebiscite in Kashmir? What are they (Indian government) afraid of? pic.twitter.com/9M6bS5JoWV

— ANI (@ANI) February 18, 2019

Said India’s First Terrorist Was A Hindu

In May 2019, actor-politician Kamal Haasan stirred controversy by calling Nathuram Godse, Mahatma Gandhi’s assassin, “free India’s first terrorist.” While campaigning in Aravakurichi, a Muslim-majority constituency in Tamil Nadu, Haasan stated, “I am not saying this because this is a Muslim-dominated area, but I am saying this before a statue of Gandhi. Free India’s first terrorist was a Hindu, his name is Nathuram Godse. There it [terrorism] starts.” Emphasizing unity and equality, he added, “Good Indians desire for equality and want the three colours in the Tricolour to remain intact. I am a good Indian, will proudly proclaim that.”

His remarks drew sharp criticism from BJP leaders. Tamil Nadu BJP chief Tamilisai Soundararajan condemned the statement, calling it “strongly condemnable” and accused Haasan of inciting “communal violence” through “divisive vote bank politics.” She urged the police to take action and ban his campaign.

In response, Haasan later clarified, “Let me tell you terrorists abound all religions. Every religion has its own terrorists, and we cannot claim that we are sanctimonious.” He emphasized that his speech aimed at maintaining harmony and warned that arresting him would escalate tensions: “Let them arrest. But if they arrest me tensions will escalate.”

His film Hey Ram was another attempt at minority appeasement in which he would’ve shown Hindu nationalists as Nazis.

Anti-Hindu Statements By Kamal Haasan

While he may have made statements in public claiming he is atheist, Kamal Haasan ensured to inject anti-Hindu themes into his films, often portraying Hindu symbols and traditions in a negative light. In Kaathala Kaathala (1998), a Hindu religious figure—also depicted as a liquor merchant—converts a classroom into a cow shed and forces the hero to fake a miracle for a fraudulent Hindu godman, a trope more commonly associated with Christian evangelists.

In Manmadhan Ambu (2010), Haasan himself penned a controversial song in which a woman mockingly prays to goddess Varalakshmi for a sexually satisfying husband, even expressing willingness to convert religions. The song also ridicules the goddess’s husband as someone who is “always sleeping.”

Facing backlash from Hindu groups like Hindu Munnani, Haasan was forced to remove the song, though he claimed he did so to protect producer Udhayanidhi Stalin’s interests.

On Sacred Thread

In July 2018, actor-politician Kamal Haasan held a Q&A session on Twitter where he candidly answered questions from his fans. When asked which books (“nool” in Tamil) had influenced his life, Haasan replied with a pointed wordplay that sparked controversy. He said, “There is a thread I avoided. The thread affected me a lot – Poonool. That is why I avoided it.”

The remark, referring to the sacred thread traditionally worn by Brahmins, drew sharp criticism from members of the Brahmin community. Offended by what they saw as a dismissive statement about a significant religious symbol, the community issued a statement condemning his comment. “The poonool is the most secular thread and his statement has no logic,” they declared. The statement further accused Haasan of disrespecting his own roots, stating, “Kamal Haasan has no respect for his parent heritage and is putting forth a poor personality in front of the people and now people are more aware of it.”

Chozhas Are Not Hindus

Kamal Haasan supported Tamil director Vetrimaaran’s controversial claim that Raja Raja Chola “wasn’t Hindu.” Vetrimaaran, speaking at an event after the release of Ponniyin Selvan: 1, said, “They (BJP) are trying to steal our identity. They have already tried to saffronize Thiruvalluvar. We should never allow that.”

Kamal Haasan echoed this view, stating, “There was no name called ‘Hindu religion’ during Raja Raja Chola’s period. There was Vainavam, Shaivam, and Samanam, and it was the British who coined the term Hindu since they didn’t know how to refer to it collectively.” He compared it to the colonial renaming of places, saying, “It is similar to how they changed Thuthukudi into Tuticorin.”

BJP leader H Raja responded by pointing out that the king called himself Sivapadha Sekaran, and challenged, “Let him point out two churches and mosques built by Raja Raja Chola.” This controversy follows earlier criticism in 2019 by director PA Ranjith, who called the Chola period a “dark age” for Dalits.

Derogates Hindu Gods

While talking about women’s issues on a stage back in 2020, Kamal Haasan said, “Gods too wear less dress. A few Gods don’t wear any dress. When the mind is not spoiled by seeing those Gods, how come it is spoiled while seeing my sisters”. This statement of the MNM chief has invited severe backlash.

While addressing the women audience Kamal Haasan said, “I have never felt shy to speak in front of women. Because my house was mostly dominated by women. Women play an important role in the transformation of the world. Even before Gandhiji, women took part in the freedom struggle. They say that women wearing less dress is the reason for the rape crimes. Gods too wear less dress. A few Gods don’t wear any dress. When you don’t get the urge on seeing ‘that’, how come you feel the urge while seeing my sisters. It is mutual consent when there is love but when they want to have that without love, then is the problem”.

This remark of his came just days after he refused the ‘poornakumbham’ honours offered by Hindu priests on behalf of a Murugan Temple in Kanchipuram on 21 December 2020.  According to sources, a member belonging to Kamal Haasan’s party and known to one of the Sivachariyars had approached to make arrangements for welcoming Kamal Haasan. Since the person was known to the priest, he had obliged to the request. However, they did not expect that the actor-politician would refuse it.

Kamal Haasan’s Political Drama Summed Up With Opening Door Stunt 

Summing up Kamal’s politics in a single scene, in a notable display during an MNM party meeting at the Alwarpet office, Kamal Haasan made a dramatic gesture aimed at promoting integrity in politics. In the video, he firmly stated, “Only those who believe that they can be honest and win by doing politics like that can be here. If there is even a hint of disbelief in that, the door will open in a few seconds.” As he pointed toward the door, it theatrically opened symbolizing his challenge to any non-believers in his ideals to leave.

While the gesture was intended to inspire commitment to clean politics among his party members, it now seems ironic. In the years that followed, Kamal Haasan appeared to abandon those very principles himself making political compromises and alliances that contradict the integrity he once demanded from his cadre. In the end, it appears Kamal is the first to walk through that symbolic door.

இப்டி பேசிட்டு மொத ஆளா போயிருக்கான்.. pic.twitter.com/q1tYVd809C

— நெல்லை செல்வின் (@nellaiselvin87) May 28, 2025

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Kamal Haasan, actor-turned-politician and founder of Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), is set to enter the Rajya Sabha after being nominated by ally DMK, following a poll pact ahead of the 2024 general elections. Though offered a Lok Sabha seat, the 70-year-old chose a Rajya Sabha berth, citing national interest. Once a critic of Dravidian parties, Haasan has now fully aligned with the ruling DMK, marking a dramatic shift in his political stance. Having launched MNM in 2018 as an alternative to the DMK and AIADMK, Haasan had earlier declared, “Our voice will be heard in Parliament,” signaling his ambition.

From stating that his party was to eradicate corruption to calling Stalin an “insult to Karunanidhi” to saying “he will never ally with thieves”, he has made a 180 degree turn to ally with the DMK in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls to begging for a Rajya Sabha seat to ensure his survival.

"I can swear boldly that I will never ally with thieves." – MNM Chief

All for 1 Rajya Sabha seat.. pic.twitter.com/NgChDARJuP

— Soma Sundaram (@isomasundaram72) March 9, 2024

In a series on “This Day That Year” by Dinamalar on social media platform X, a remark made by Kamal Haasan in 2021 has come to the fore. On 8 March 2021, Kamal is said to have made the statement, “If you want to insult Karunanidhi, all you need to say is MK Stalin.” MNM President Kamal Haasan said that if he wanted to be humiliated, he would lie down.

தமிழக அரசியல்: இதே நாளில் அன்று! #KamalHaasan | #DMK | #MNM | #Stalin | #Karunanidhi | #tamilnadupolitics https://t.co/zc5i50ljad pic.twitter.com/C6G624vZgy

— Dinamalar (@dinamalarweb) March 8, 2024

Leave politics aside for the moment, as they say in politics there is no permanent enemy or friend. Let us take a look at his misogynist behaviour and his anti-India attitude over the years.

Anti-India Kamal Haasan

Despite making films like Kuruthi Punal, Hey Ram on partition which was a minority appeasement movie or Indian, Kamal Haasan has exhibited a deep anti-India bias on most occasions. Here are a few instances of his anti-India attitude.

Called For Plebiscite In Kashmir

Part-time-politician Kamal Haasan, made his alignment move with the DMK in pursuit of a single Rajya Sabha seat in 2024, voiced strong opposition to the central government’s actions in Kashmir at the time of Article 370 abrogation. In 2019, he called the move to revoke Jammu and Kashmir’s special status and bifurcate the state into two Union Territories a “direct blow to democracy,” and called the move as an autocratic decision-making process.

“This move is highly regressive. Article 370 and 35A have historical significance, and any changes should have been made through a consultative and inclusive process,” he said.

Not only this, back in February 2019, during a public event in Chennai, Kamal Haasan raised several provocative questions, stating, “Why do the soldiers die? Why should our home’s watchman die? If politicians on both sides (in India & in Pakistan) behave properly, no soldier needs to die. The Line of Control will be under control. Why is India not holding a plebiscite in Kashmir? What are they (Indian government) afraid of?” 

Makkal Needhi Maiam leader Kamal Hassan at an event in Chennai yesterday: Why India is not holding a plebiscite in Kashmir? What are they (Indian government) afraid of? pic.twitter.com/9M6bS5JoWV

— ANI (@ANI) February 18, 2019

Said India’s First Terrorist Was A Hindu

In May 2019, actor-politician Kamal Haasan stirred controversy by calling Nathuram Godse, Mahatma Gandhi’s assassin, “free India’s first terrorist.” While campaigning in Aravakurichi, a Muslim-majority constituency in Tamil Nadu, Haasan stated, “I am not saying this because this is a Muslim-dominated area, but I am saying this before a statue of Gandhi. Free India’s first terrorist was a Hindu, his name is Nathuram Godse. There it [terrorism] starts.” Emphasizing unity and equality, he added, “Good Indians desire for equality and want the three colours in the Tricolour to remain intact. I am a good Indian, will proudly proclaim that.”

His remarks drew sharp criticism from BJP leaders. Tamil Nadu BJP chief Tamilisai Soundararajan condemned the statement, calling it “strongly condemnable” and accused Haasan of inciting “communal violence” through “divisive vote bank politics.” She urged the police to take action and ban his campaign.

In response, Haasan later clarified, “Let me tell you terrorists abound all religions. Every religion has its own terrorists, and we cannot claim that we are sanctimonious.” He emphasized that his speech aimed at maintaining harmony and warned that arresting him would escalate tensions: “Let them arrest. But if they arrest me tensions will escalate.”

His film Hey Ram was another attempt at minority appeasement in which he would’ve shown Hindu nationalists as Nazis.

Misogynist Kamal Haasan

For all the women empowerment dialogues he may have made in his films, Kamal Haasan has his share of harassment behaviour that he meted out to his female colleagues and female family members. Here’s a recap of those incidents.

Kisses Underage Co-Star, Voices Support For Sexual Harassment Protest – Irony Of Ironies

On 23 May 2023, Kamal Haasan tweeted, “Today marks 1 month of protests by athletes of the wrestling fraternity. Instead of fighting for national glory, we have forced them to fight for personal safety. Fellow Indians, who deserves our attention, our national sporting icons or a politician with an extensive criminal history?”

It is worth noting that Kamal Haasan, who has come out in support of wrestlers protesting the arrest of their molester, was once accused of kissing an underage actress on screen without her consent. The alleged incident occurred during the shooting of the movie Punnagai Mannan, during which he kissed Rekha, a 16-year-old actress who had just completed 10th grade back then.

The visuals of the song “Enna Satham Indha Neram” show Kamal Haasan having sex with the 16-year-old actress semi-naked.

In an interview with a YouTube channel, actress Rekha said, “I had no idea about the kissing scene. I was only 16 at the time. Neither Kamal nor Director Balachander informed me that there would be a kissing scene. I felt horrible after filming the kissing scene.”

Kamal Haasan’s support for female wrestlers was mocked on social media, as there are already calls to file a POCSO case against him for kissing an underage actress without her permission.

Suhasini Maniratnam Reveals How Her Uncle Kamal Haasan Used To Drop Her At College Without Wearing Pants

After the above anecdote went viral, another anecdote by former actress and filmmaker Suhasini Maniratnam who is also the niece of Kamal Haasan surfaced in which she noted how her uncle Kamal used to drop her at college without wearing pants.

In part/episode 13 of Zee Tamil’s show titled “Weekend With Stars” that was aired in 2018, Suhasini Maniratnam shares about her early life and her relationship with Kamal Haasan.

Sharing her experience with anchor Archana Chadhoke, Suhasini says “Sometimes, shooting happens opposite to our college. The shooting of Ilamai Oonjal Aadugiradhu was going on. Till then, I had kept it as a secret and nobody knew the fact that Kamal is my chitthapa (uncle). The song ‘Nee Kettal Naan Maatenendra Solven Kanna’ where Kamal will be smoking and Sripriya takes it off, that scene was being shot there. Everybody were going crazy saying ‘Kamal Haasan has come, Kamal Haasan has come, We’ve to go and see’ and I told them ‘I won’t come, I won’t come’ but they took me anyway. After going there, I was standing somewhere hidden at the back and then Kamal shouts ‘Aye!’ and calls me by a name. Shall I tell that name? ‘Chu Chu, come here’, he said. I was so embarrased”

She jovially says “I’ve a beautiful name Suhasini and he called me Chu Chu! Yea that’s my name. He called me that and people beside me started asking ‘Why is Kamal calling you with a weird name?’ to which Kamal said ‘You don’t know? She’s my daughter. My brother’s daughter’. That’s it. I got jittered. After that I became quite popular in college.”

She further goes on to say “Then, sometimes Kamal used to drop me at college. In those times, I don’t know whether you remember. There used to be a dress for karate. He won’t be wearing anything under. He used to be doing karate at home. Down, only his underpants will be there. He used to say that he has bought a new car and will drop me at college in that. I used to beg him saying ‘Please wear pants and come. Or atleast wear shorts and come.’ to which he would say ‘Chee chee, I won’t get out of the car. I’m a big star. And that too will I step outside ladies college?’. But then correctly he will come, he will get down and open the door for me. That’s it! The entire Queen Mary’s will be watching Kamal Haasan and his legs would.. Ayyo! I would be so ashamed! I used to yell ‘why are you doing like that?’. But he is like that only. Always doing galatta.”

Anti-Hindu Kamal Haasan

While he may have made statements in public claiming he is atheist, Kamal Haasan ensured to inject anti-Hindu themes into his films, often portraying Hindu symbols and traditions in a negative light. In Kaathala Kaathala (1998), a Hindu religious figure—also depicted as a liquor merchant—converts a classroom into a cow shed and forces the hero to fake a miracle for a fraudulent Hindu godman, a trope more commonly associated with Christian evangelists.

In Manmadhan Ambu (2010), Haasan himself penned a controversial song in which a woman mockingly prays to goddess Varalakshmi for a sexually satisfying husband, even expressing willingness to convert religions. The song also ridicules the goddess’s husband as someone who is “always sleeping.”

Facing backlash from Hindu groups like Hindu Munnani, Haasan was forced to remove the song, though he claimed he did so to protect producer Udhayanidhi Stalin’s interests.

On Sacred Thread

In July 2018, actor-politician Kamal Haasan held a Q&A session on Twitter where he candidly answered questions from his fans. When asked which books (“nool” in Tamil) had influenced his life, Haasan replied with a pointed wordplay that sparked controversy. He said, “There is a thread I avoided. The thread affected me a lot – Poonool. That is why I avoided it.”

The remark, referring to the sacred thread traditionally worn by Brahmins, drew sharp criticism from members of the Brahmin community. Offended by what they saw as a dismissive statement about a significant religious symbol, the community issued a statement condemning his comment. “The poonool is the most secular thread and his statement has no logic,” they declared. The statement further accused Haasan of disrespecting his own roots, stating, “Kamal Haasan has no respect for his parent heritage and is putting forth a poor personality in front of the people and now people are more aware of it.”

Chozhas Are Not Hindus

Kamal Haasan supported Tamil director Vetrimaaran’s controversial claim that Raja Raja Chola “wasn’t Hindu.” Vetrimaaran, speaking at an event after the release of Ponniyin Selvan: 1, said, “They (BJP) are trying to steal our identity. They have already tried to saffronize Thiruvalluvar. We should never allow that.”

Kamal Haasan echoed this view, stating, “There was no name called ‘Hindu religion’ during Raja Raja Chola’s period. There was Vainavam, Shaivam, and Samanam, and it was the British who coined the term Hindu since they didn’t know how to refer to it collectively.” He compared it to the colonial renaming of places, saying, “It is similar to how they changed Thuthukudi into Tuticorin.”

BJP leader H Raja responded by pointing out that the king called himself Sivapadha Sekaran, and challenged, “Let him point out two churches and mosques built by Raja Raja Chola.” This controversy follows earlier criticism in 2019 by director PA Ranjith, who called the Chola period a “dark age” for Dalits.

Derogates Hindu Gods

While talking about women’s issues on a stage back in 2020, Kamal Haasan said, “Gods too wear less dress. A few Gods don’t wear any dress. When the mind is not spoiled by seeing those Gods, how come it is spoiled while seeing my sisters”. This statement of the MNM chief has invited severe backlash.

While addressing the women audience Kamal Haasan said, “I have never felt shy to speak in front of women. Because my house was mostly dominated by women. Women play an important role in the transformation of the world. Even before Gandhiji, women took part in the freedom struggle. They say that women wearing less dress is the reason for the rape crimes. Gods too wear less dress. A few Gods don’t wear any dress. When you don’t get the urge on seeing ‘that’, how come you feel the urge while seeing my sisters. It is mutual consent when there is love but when they want to have that without love, then is the problem”.

This remark of his came just days after he refused the ‘poornakumbham’ honours offered by Hindu priests on behalf of a Murugan Temple in Kanchipuram on 21 December 2020.  According to sources, a member belonging to Kamal Haasan’s party and known to one of the Sivachariyars had approached to make arrangements for welcoming Kamal Haasan. Since the person was known to the priest, he had obliged to the request. However, they did not expect that the actor-politician would refuse it.

Kamal Haasan’s Political Chameleon Act Exposed

Kamal Haasan’s descent from a self-styled reformer to a supplicant at the feet of the very political establishment he once denounced is nothing short of disgraceful. From launching Makkal Needhi Maiam to “cleanse” Tamil Nadu’s politics to now grovelling for a Rajya Sabha seat from the DMK—a party he labeled corrupt and dynastic—Haasan has shredded every ounce of credibility he once claimed.

His alliance with Stalin is not just political opportunism—it is a spineless surrender. His statements various issues, his habitual denigration of Hindu culture, and his deeply problematic behavior towards women all reveal a man intoxicated by his own delusions of relevance. Kamal Haasan has not evolved—he has eroded.

In chasing power, he has betrayed every principle he once preached. His transformation is not that of a visionary stepping into politics for the people—it is of a fading actor scrambling for a seat at any cost, even if it means aligning with the very forces he vowed to fight. His entry into Parliament is not a triumph of idealism, but the coronation of hypocrisy.

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N. Ram, publisher of the 140-year-old The Hindu who hides façade of journalistic objectivity, long seen as a veteran voice in Indian media, now finds himself at the center of political speculation: the DMK is reportedly considering nominating him to the Rajya Sabha. It’s not a surprising development. For years, Ram has been less a neutral journalist and more a vocal mouthpiece for DMK propaganda — echoing the party’s positions, publishing Stalin’s op-eds, and attacking the Tamil Nadu Governor with near-synchronised precision.

Now, the line between newsroom and party war room is about to disappear entirely — with a Rajya Sabha seat as his reward.

Let’s take a look at how N. Ram could have manoeuvered his way to the ruling dispensation.

A Walking Companion, A Political Endorsement?

It was hard to miss Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s gushing 80th birthday tweet for Ram, “Wishing a happy 80th birthday to my walking friend and thinking companion, @nramind… He interrogates the news, questions power, and stands firm for press freedom.”

Wishing a happy 80th birthday to my walking friend and thinking companion, @nramind, a towering sentinel of Indian journalism.

He interrogates the news, questions power, and stands firm for press freedom.

May his wisdom continue to ignite thought and guide public reason. pic.twitter.com/0AUVxgYdzJ

— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) May 4, 2025

But what Stalin conveniently left out is this: N. Ram hasn’t so much “questioned power” as selectively interrogated it — provided it wears saffron. When it comes to the DMK, however, Ram’s journalistic rigor morphs into enthusiastic cheerleading.

From publishing Stalin’s NEET opposition essays verbatim to praising his speeches at communist party congresses, Ram has turned The Hindu’s op-ed section into a second-rate DMK press release archive. And now, the reward for his loyalty may just be a seat in the Rajya Sabha — a fitting culmination of years spent camouflaging partisanship as press freedom.

Press Freedom For Me, Not For Thee

Like a true leftist, N. Ram has been ‘vocal’ about India’s ‘slide’ on the Global Press Freedom Index — blaming the Modi government for a hostile media environment, raids on journalists, and suppression of dissent. On World Press Freedom Day, he amplified Stalin’s own performative concern. He wrote, “An influential voice for press freedom — and against authoritarian curbs and suppression:”

An influential voice for press freedom — and against authoritarian curbs and suppression: https://t.co/Uo02WF8tYA

— N. Ram (@nramind) May 4, 2025

Yet, when DMK critics were jailed in Tamil Nadu for social media posts, Ram was curiously silent. Instead of questioning power in his own backyard, he offered cover — praising Tamil Nadu’s “credible” Tamil news media while ignoring the stifling of dissent within the state.

In an interview with BBC’s Stephen Sackur, praising TN “press freedom” he said, “There are still some exceptions. In the Indian languages, in Tamil Nadu, for example, where I come from, there are some perfectly credible television news channels, and maybe in West Bengal and other places as well.”

A Record Of Amplifying DMK’s Pet Causes

Ram’s bias isn’t subtle. Here’s a list of what he has amplified.

Glorified Stalin’s stance against the NEET exam with glowing commentary.

This well-reasoned editorial page article in The Hindu of February 9, 2022 by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin explains how and why NEET is unacceptable — and how The NEET Exemption Bill defends the right to education & social rights & upholds the State’s rights: pic.twitter.com/evUjQFi5K7

— N. Ram (@nramind) February 9, 2022

Championed resolutions undermining the role of the Tamil Nadu Governor, calling the Governor’s actions “childishness” and “cantankerous.”

Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi has once again demonstrated through his cantankerous “childishness” why he is such a political asset for the ruling party, the DMK! Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin puts it coolly in context: https://t.co/Tje3q15WwX

— N. Ram (@nramind) January 7, 2025

Called Supreme Court rulings against the Governor a “historic victory” — not for the judiciary, but for Stalin personally.

Warmest congratulations on a historic victory in the Supreme Court of India for the DMK government headed by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin — and for the principles of federalism.

இந்திய உச்ச நீதிமன்றத்தில், முதலமைச்சர் மு. க. ஸ்டாலின் தலைமையிலான திமுக அரசுக்கும், கூட்டாட்சி…

— N. Ram (@nramind) April 8, 2025

Echoed DMK rhetoric that paints all opposition to their agenda as “chauvinism,” while painting Stalin’s own identity politics as “rational, intelligent, and principled.”

Here’s Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on the world of difference between chauvinism and a rational, intelligent, and principled pursuit of the democratic rights of the people. And he points a finger at the real chauvinists, a sorry bunch flailing hopelessly against the… https://t.co/u7WOgRuE27

— N. Ram (@nramind) March 6, 2025

And when tax raids were conducted on Stalin’s own son-in-law ahead of the 2021 elections, Ram rushed to cry foul: “Outrageous misuse of agencies of state!” So much for objectivity.

Extremely crude and outrageous misuse of agencies of state — what is the Election Commission of India doing in the face of these flagrant illegalities? “Tax Raids On DMK's MK Stalin's Son-In-Law, 4 Places In Chennai Searched” https://t.co/Hqfnfxih2L

— N. Ram (@nramind) April 2, 2021

Anti-India N. Ram

Let’s take a look at how The Hindu’s N. Ram has been blatantly anti-India. Be it doctoring documents relating to the Rafale deal or distorting India’s map by omitting Sikkim from it or peddling Pakistani propaganda amidst Operation Sindoor, The Hindu and N. Ram are responsible for peddling every single anti-India rhetoric.

Rafale

In the run-up to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Ram attempted to manufacture a Rafale “scam” aimed at discrediting the Modi government. On 8 February 2019, The Hindu published a selectively cropped defence ministry note to suggest internal opposition to the Rafale deal, portraying the Prime Minister’s Office as interfering in the process. What the report conveniently omitted was a handwritten note by then Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar calling the objections an “overreaction” and clarifying that both Indian and French leaderships were merely monitoring progress. ANI later exposed the full, unedited document, revealing that The Hindu had removed key portions, including date stamps and annotations, to mislead readers. When cornered, The Hindu claimed it published an earlier version of the note, a claim undermined by clear digital tampering.

Distorting India Map

The Hindu sparked fresh controversy with its 13 May 2025 edition after publishing a map of India that conspicuously excluded Sikkim. Featured in an opinion article about Catholicism in India, the omission triggered widespread backlash and accusations of anti-national bias.

In response, The Hindu issued an apology, citing a “data input error” and claiming the mistake had been corrected in its online and e-paper versions. However, critics remain unconvinced, pointing to the newspaper’s history of controversial reporting — including a previous, unverified claim that Indian Rafale jets were downed by Pakistan, which was later retracted.

Vijaita Singh’s Coverage of Manipur: Irresponsible And Inflammatory

Beyond the Kashmir-Pakistan narrative, The Hindu’s Vijaita Singh’s reporting during the Manipur ethnic conflict stands out for its recklessness. Since violence erupted in May 2023, her articles have repeatedly highlighted unverified claims, inflammatory statements, and misleading headlines that have only deepened the rift between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities.

In March 2025, Singh quoted a protester who accused security forces of saying, “We are not Indians”—a claim that was later walked back by the protester themselves. Still, Singh chose to amplify the quote without context, potentially stoking anti-security sentiment in a state already teetering on the edge.

In January 2024, she authored a report claiming that “Meitei MLAs call for positive action,” which was later clarified by The Hindu itself to be factually incorrect. The resolution in question had not been passed exclusively by Meitei MLAs, as originally reported—an error with significant communal implications.

In another instance, Singh reported on Chief Minister N. Biren Singh skipping a North Eastern Council meeting, framing it as a rebuke of the central government. Once again, her narrative placed the state and Centre at odds during a period requiring collaboration and restraint.

Operation Sindoor: Amplifying Pakistani Propaganda

The latest controversy erupted following India’s precision counter-terror strikes, Operation Sindoor, targeting terror launchpads in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. While the Indian Army emphasized the operation’s surgical nature, Pakistani media and propaganda networks immediately circulated false claims of retaliatory strikes and downed Indian jets.

Equally concerning was The Hindu’s now-deleted social media post falsely suggesting Indian jet crashes—a claim swiftly refuted by defense experts as mere fuel tank jettisoning. The post read, “Just In|At least three Indian jets have crashed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor, Ramban, and Pampore areas, a government official told The Hindu, @vijaita reports.”

The publication’s quick deletion of the post, without clarification, only deepened suspicions of deliberate misinformation.

Pro-China The Hindu

The Hindu’ has long been recognized as an anti-Bharat media outlet. Both the publication and its journalists have repeatedly come under fire for publishing content that is not only openly hostile to India but also alarmingly aligned with China’s strategic interests. Over the years, the newspaper has solidified its reputation as a consistent mouthpiece for narratives that undermine India’s sovereignty, national security, and internal stability. Whether it’s border tensions, defense matters, or domestic policies, ‘The Hindu’ has habitually echoed adversarial positions—often mirroring China’s geopolitical agenda.

What makes this more dangerous is the blind and enthusiastic backing the paper receives from India’s liberal-left ecosystem. Despite clear evidence of its anti-national slant, this ideological cabal continues to defend and legitimize ‘The Hindu,’ enabling it to carry out its divisive agenda unchecked. Their uncritical support has only emboldened the newspaper to intensify its campaign against India’s national interest.

The Hindu published misleading stories like claiming three Indian fighter jets crashed in Kashmir (using images of fuel tanks as “evidence”), then quietly deleting the article.

The publication consistently echoed Beijing’s talking points on border disputes, portraying China’s military buildup positively, and downplaying Indian territorial concerns during LAC tensions and the Galwan clash.

They published multiple full-page Chinese government advertorials celebrating Communist Party milestones and China’s National Day, raising questions about editorial independence.

The Hindu was also seen praising China’s Belt and Road Initiative, defending Chinese military expansion in South Asia, and justifying authoritarian policies like religious crackdowns.

They have frequently criticized India’s foreign policy as weak while portraying China as a responsible global power and giving prominence to Chinese officials’ statements over Indian positions.

Additionally, the Chinese Ambassador’s 2022 visit to The Hindu’s headquarters highlighted the publication’s apparent closeness to Beijing.

From Leftist Publisher To Lawmaker?

For years, critics have accused The Hindu of harboring a subtle but consistent anti-India tilt in its editorial worldview — from whitewashing China’s actions to selectively reporting issues that align with Left-leaning narratives. Ram has personally backed stories that critics say have relied on dubious sourcing and narrative framing, particularly around Rafale and Pegasus. Now, with a likely Rajya Sabha seat in sight, the DMK may be about to formally reward one of their most faithful media amplifiers.

Loyalty Rewarded, Journalism Diminished

What we’re witnessing isn’t just another journalist entering politics. It’s the culmination of years of ideological convergence between N. Ram and the Dravidian model of politics — a worldview that sees the media not as a watchdog, but as a tool of cultural and political engineering.

As speculation builds over his potential nomination, the question isn’t just whether N. Ram will accept Stalin’s offer. The real question is: Was he ever outside the DMK tent to begin with?

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A significant discrepancy between the State-level data and the data on road accidents caused by minors in Tamil Nadu, recently presented in the Rajya Sabha by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, has triggered a controversy in the State. The Minister’s figures, based on the Integrated Road Accident Database (iRAD), indicated that Tamil Nadu topped the list of such incidents in the country with 2,063 cases between 2023 and 2024, out of a nationwide total of 11,890.

Madhya Pradesh followed Tamil Nadu with 1,138 cases, while Maharashtra recorded 1,067 cases during the same period.

However, Tamil Nadu police officials have expressed concern over what they described as “shocking discrepancies” in the figures. In their own review of the iRAD system—accessed via the State Crime Record Bureau (SCRB), which is integrated with the Tamil Nadu Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS)—they found that the number of accidents caused by juveniles was substantially lower.

According to the State’s internal data, Tamil Nadu recorded only 204 such accidents in 2023 and 269 in 2024, totalling 473 over the two years. Furthermore, the total number of challans issued to parents or guardians of juveniles stood at 41 in 2023 and 80 in 2024. In contrast, Bihar emerged as the State with the highest number of challans issued to minors—1,316, resulting in a revenue collection of ₹44.27 lakh.

A senior official from the Traffic and Road Safety wing of the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police’s office voiced frustration over the lack of transparency in the iRAD system, describing it as a “one-way” platform. While Tamil Nadu had been over 90% efficient in uploading accident data to the iRAD system via the SCRB, the official said the same could not be assured of other States—particularly those reporting unusually low accident numbers. He added that the inability to access other States’ data in a readable format for cross-verification has made accountability difficult.

“Where is 200 and where is 2,000? Clearly there is an error here,” the officer said, pointing to the stark mismatch in figures.

Despite the controversy, Tamil Nadu officials highlighted recent improvements in road safety within the State. A 17% reduction in fatal road accidents was recorded in January and February 2024, with 2,576 fatal accidents and 2,678 deaths, compared to 3,110 fatal accidents and 3,253 deaths in the same period the previous year.

This decline has been attributed to several proactive safety measures, including round-the-clock highway patrolling, improvements in U-turn design, strategic road sign installations, and extensive public awareness campaigns by both the State Police and the Transport and Road Safety Commissionerate.

A senior official from the Commissionerate added that Tamil Nadu remains the only State in India with a formal policy to suspend driving licences for not wearing helmets or seat belts. This is in addition to the six violations identified by the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety that can lead to license suspension: over speeding, overloading, drunk driving, using mobile phones while driving, red light jumping, and overloading passengers in goods carriages.

As underage driving continues to be a serious concern in Chennai and across the State, the Tamil Nadu government has reiterated its commitment to road safety, while calling for greater transparency and accuracy in the national-level data systems that inform policy and public perception.

(With inputs from The Hindu)

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BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on 3 April 2025 defended the Waqf Amendment Bill, stating that it was introduced for the benefit of poor Muslims while accusing opposition parties of indulging in appeasement politics.

Participating in the discussion on the Bill in the Rajya Sabha, Trivedi argued that the government’s support for underprivileged Muslims would be recognized in the future. “This fight is between Sharafat Ali and Shararat Khan. Our government is standing with Sharafat Ali, and we are with poor Muslims,” he said. He further claimed that the government had chosen to stand with ordinary Muslims rather than so-called fanatic and fundamentalist thekedars (leaders).

Trivedi criticized the Congress, alleging that the party selectively supports minorities based on electoral considerations. He referenced disputes involving the Catholic Church and Muslim bodies over land, questioning why Waqf Board land claims were legitimized under previous governments while similar claims from Sikhs and Hindus were not addressed.

He also commented on the changing image of the Muslim community, lamenting that it was once represented by great artists and intellectuals. “When we gained independence, who were the representatives of the Muslim community? Ustad Bismillah Khan, Ustad Fariduddin Dagar, Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali, Ustad Zakir Hussain who passed away recently, Hasrat Jaipuri, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Kaifi Azmi, Sahir Ludhianvi, and Jigar Muradabadi. But what has happened now?” he asked.

Trivedi then compared this past legacy with the present, saying, “Earlier the Muslim community was linked to these stalwarts. But today, the leadership of the Muslim community is with the likes of – Israt Jahaan, Yakub Menon, Mukhtar Ansari, Atiq Ahmed, Dawood Ibrahim. Who is doing this? This is happening since the country became secular… since 1976. And secular administration began. It has led them to their state today.”

His remarks were met with strong objections from opposition leaders, including Fauzia Khan (NCP-SCP), Jairam Ramesh (Congress), Digvijay Singh (Congress), and especially MDMK leader Vaiko.

At this moment, Home Minister Amit Shah intervened and jokingly said, “Vaikoji understands Hindi” leading to peals of laughter across the board.

https://twitter.com/Cric_gal/status/1907896789811777903

(With inputs from Deccan Herald)

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday hailed the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, calling it a historic step toward ending years of injustice and corruption in the management of Waqf properties.

A day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju made a strong case for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the lower house of the Parliament, Leader of Rajya Sabha and Union Minister J.P. Nadda led a passionate debate in the upper house on the bill while slamming the Opposition.

The Rajya Sabha approved the Bill in the early hours of Friday with a majority of 128 votes against 95, following a charged debate. This came just a day after the Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha following a nearly 12-hour-long discussion. Taking to X, Amit Shah posted, “Today is a historic day, when the Parliament has approved the ‘Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025’, ending the era of years of injustice and corruption and ushering in an era of justice and equality.”

He added, “Through this Bill, the Waqf Board and Waqf properties are going to be more accountable, transparent and equitable. This will definitely benefit the poor, women and children of the Muslim community.” Congratulating the leadership behind the Bill, Shah said, “I congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju for this important Bill that gives justice to crores of people. Also, I express my heartfelt gratitude to all the parties and MPs who supported it.”

The Rajya Sabha debate, which started on Thursday, concluded with the approval of the Bill early Friday morning. The legislation will now be sent to President Droupadi Murmu for her assent to become law.

–IANS

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