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Me agreeing to contest the Presidential election is 'a continuous struggle' against the alleged excesses of the Central government and the BJP that runs it. Until 2014, I was heading the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, Sinha said and added that it was in sync with the tradition that a person from the Opposition should be helming it. Now, a ruling party member heads that committee. It is another matter that he happens to be my son (Jayant Sinha). But I have no hesitation in saying that this is a wrong practice, he said. Sinha assured that he would strictly uphold the Constitution and its provisions if elected to the office of the President. On his arrival at the DMK headquarters 'Anna Arivalayam', Sinha was welcomed and taken into the party office by Stalin and he presided over a meet of his party and its allies which extended their support to the former Union Minister. 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Representatives of the Left parties and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi also promised support to Sinha.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"DMK,Sinha,Hindutva,Maharashtra,Constitution,Yashwant Sinha,India,the Bharatiya Janata Party,BJP,the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-30T13:18:06.038675+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"zb9PbvWsNqDs","slug":"english/yashwant-sinha-calls-on-dmk-chief-stalin","title":"Yashwant Sinha calls on DMK chief Stalin","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-06-30T12:27:06.641909+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1656592025.822993, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Chennai, Jun 30 (PTI) Yashwant Sinha, the opposition nominee for the next month's Presidential election, on Thursday called on DMK president and Chief Minister M K Stalin seeking the support of the Tamil Nadu's ruling party and its allies.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"On his arrival at the DMK headquarters, 'Anna Arivalayam', Sinha was welcomed and taken inside the party office by Stalin and he presided over a meet of his party and its allies which extended its full support to the former Union Minister.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"While Stalin hailed Sinha as a 'man of eminence', MDMK chief and Rajya Sabha member Vaiko said, 'We are all with you'. 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Leaders of DMK's alliance parties including the Congress party's (legislature party leader) K Selvaperunthagai spoke assuring whole hearted support to Sinha.Representatives of the Left parties and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi also promised support to Sinha.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"DMK,Yashwant Sinha,M K Stalin,the Tamil Nadu's,Anna Arivalayam',Stalin,Rajya Sabha,Vaiko,the Congress party's,Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-30T12:27:05.835549+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"0M7hYjqwBQuh","slug":"english/i-dont-need-publicity-says-tn-cm","title":"'I don't need publicity', says TN CM","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-06-30T10:30:06.827213+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1656585005.909631, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Ranipet (TN), Jun 30 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday hit out at opposition parties for their 'publicity-seeker' jibe aimed at him and asserted that he is in politics for over 5 decades and does not need publicity.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Slamming the opposition, the Chief Minister said they criticise him saying 'Stalin is a publicity seeker'. Stalin asked, \\\"why do I need publicity? I am in politics for 55 years. Why do I require publicity after so many years?\\\".\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Addressing the gathering after inaugurating new projects here, Stalin said the DMK regime led by him has fulfilled about 70-80 per cent of promises made to the people ahead of the 2021 Assembly election.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"However, those in the opposition and some smaller parties are claiming that the DMK government has not honoured any of its electoral assurances, he said. The AIADMK and the BJP are the parties that are apparently targeted by the Chief Minister.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Referring to Ranipet District based government initiatives, he said welfare assistance is facilitated to as many as 71,103 beneficiaries under various departments and it includes installing solar powered farm pumps, housing initiatives, medical insurance, providing goats and so on. About 70-80 per cent of all electoral assurances have been fulfilled in the state and besides such achievements, the government is also implementing a slew of other projects.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Listing out his government's overall achievements, he said such initiatives were not announced ahead but taken up and completed in a year. When this was the case, the opposition is make empty accusations.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Alluding to the publicity-seeker remark, Stalin said it was based on his visit to 'Narikoravar' and 'Irular' households, where he ate food with them. \\\"Did I keep quiet after visiting them and conclude that my duty was over with the visit,? he asked.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Narikoravar and Irular belong to very marginalised sections of the society and they are nomadic and tribal people.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"\\\"They (opposition) should have known in the first place, the number of welfare measures formulated following such visits.\\\" Stalin pointed out that in Ranipet district as well, all welfare measures including free housing patta, old age pension and medical insurance were made available and houses were also allocated to the marginalised people like the Irular tribes. All their basic needs have been fulfilled. By visiting the households of Narikoravars and Irulars, a sense of confidence that 'this is our government' has been inculcated.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"\\\"Only that is important. The heart of this government beats on the joy of the marginalised sections of people.\\\" When his government took over in May 2021, Stalin recalled that he had then instructed school education department officials to utilise the school bags (intended for distribution to students of state-run schools, free of cost) embossed with the images of former Chief Ministers K Palaniswami and O Panneerselvam, as not using them would result in a loss of Rs 17 crore to the government.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"\\\"You know this pretty well. I do not need publicity. I only think that it would be enough if I safeguard the fame and reputation that I have earned. When the words Dravidian model is uttered, only Stalin's face will be remembered and when the assertion that India is a union of States is made, you will remember my voice.\\\" Also, the CM listed initiatives including those aimed at 27 per cent OBC reservation, making people belonging to all caste groups as temple priests and fare-free travel in government buses for women. All these would make people remember him and he is one among the people, the Chief Minister said. \"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"stalin","slug":"stalin","id":"IfB0uDrNyXo8"},{"name":"Tamilnadu","slug":"tamilnadu","id":"gnnFxaHIC2iq"},{"name":"MKStalin","slug":"mkstalin","id":"9CANkOqq2nI7"},{"name":"DMK","slug":"dmk","id":"2Dy9v6ebgSsv"},{"name":"India","slug":"india","id":"Bq4MmUPrXF8p"},{"name":"CM","slug":"cm","id":"LrdAPUIgzjOR"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-06-30T10:30:06.827221+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"3006202230MDS9","cleanText":"Ranipet (TN), Jun 30 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday hit out at opposition parties for their 'publicity-seeker' jibe aimed at him and asserted that he is in politics for over 5 decades and does not need publicity.Slamming the opposition, the Chief Minister said they criticise him saying 'Stalin is a publicity seeker'. Stalin asked, why do I need publicity? I am in politics for 55 years. Why do I require publicity after so many years?.Addressing the gathering after inaugurating new projects here, Stalin said the DMK regime led by him has fulfilled about 70-80 per cent of promises made to the people ahead of the 2021 Assembly election.However, those in the opposition and some smaller parties are claiming that the DMK government has not honoured any of its electoral assurances, he said. The AIADMK and the BJP are the parties that are apparently targeted by the Chief Minister.Referring to Ranipet District based government initiatives, he said welfare assistance is facilitated to as many as 71,103 beneficiaries under various departments and it includes installing solar powered farm pumps, housing initiatives, medical insurance, providing goats and so on. About 70-80 per cent of all electoral assurances have been fulfilled in the state and besides such achievements, the government is also implementing a slew of other projects.Listing out his government's overall achievements, he said such initiatives were not announced ahead but taken up and completed in a year. When this was the case, the opposition is make empty accusations.Alluding to the publicity-seeker remark, Stalin said it was based on his visit to 'Narikoravar' and 'Irular' households, where he ate food with them. Did I keep quiet after visiting them and conclude that my duty was over with the visit,? he asked.Narikoravar and Irular belong to very marginalised sections of the society and they are nomadic and tribal people.They (opposition) should have known in the first place, the number of welfare measures formulated following such visits. Stalin pointed out that in Ranipet district as well, all welfare measures including free housing patta, old age pension and medical insurance were made available and houses were also allocated to the marginalised people like the Irular tribes. All their basic needs have been fulfilled. By visiting the households of Narikoravars and Irulars, a sense of confidence that 'this is our government' has been inculcated.Only that is important. The heart of this government beats on the joy of the marginalised sections of people. When his government took over in May 2021, Stalin recalled that he had then instructed school education department officials to utilise the school bags (intended for distribution to students of state-run schools, free of cost) embossed with the images of former Chief Ministers K Palaniswami and O Panneerselvam, as not using them would result in a loss of Rs 17 crore to the government.You know this pretty well. I do not need publicity. I only think that it would be enough if I safeguard the fame and reputation that I have earned. When the words Dravidian model is uttered, only Stalin's face will be remembered and when the assertion that India is a union of States is made, you will remember my voice. Also, the CM listed initiatives including those aimed at 27 per cent OBC reservation, making people belonging to all caste groups as temple priests and fare-free travel in government buses for women. 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Rao's son and senior minister K T Rama Rao led a delegation of party leaders to be by Sinha\\u2019s side in Parliament.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" There was no representative from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), which had endorsed Sinha\\u2019s candidature but was mulling backing Murmu, a tribal leader belonging to the Santhal community.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Leaders of the Shiv Sena too were not present as they were busy with the political crisis in the party's home turf Maharashtra.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" After filing the nomination papers, Sinha and opposition leaders offered floral tributes at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and B R Ambedkar on Parliament premises.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Addressing the media later, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi said all opposition parties were united in supporting Sinha\\u2019s candidature for the top Constitutional post.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\u201cOf course, we support the individual, but the real fight is between two ideologies. One is the ideology of RSS, that of anger, hatred, and the other of compassion of all the opposition parties who are standing together,\\u201d Gandhi said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Trinamool Congress leader Saugata Roy described Sinha as the best candidate to uphold the values enshrined in the Constitution.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\u201cIt is not a fight between two individuals only, it is a fight between two ideologies - between communalism and secularism, and authoritarianism versus democracy. I think under the circumstances, Yashwant Sinha is the best candidate,\\u201d Roy said while noting that he is a former IAS officer and a former union minister of Finance and External Affairs.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\u201cOn a person-to-person basis, Sinha is far better. All opposition parties are fully supporting him. The Congress, DMK, socialist parties and Left parties are supporting him. I think it is a rainbow-coloured coalition of best values,\\u201d the TMC leader said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Sinha is likely to launch his campaign on Tuesday from Kerala followed by visits to Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Gujarat.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Top opposition leaders including Pawar, Gandhi, Kharge, Jairam Ramesh, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, TMC's Abhishek Banerjee and Saugata Roy, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, DMK's Tiruchi Siva and A Raja, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah, CPI-M's Sitaram Yechury and CPI's D Raja were also present.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Rashtriya Lok Dal's Jayant Chaudhary, Rashtriya Janata Dal's Misa Bharti, Revolutionary Socialist Party's N K Premchandran and Indian Union Muslim League's Mohammed Bashir and NCP's Praful Patel were among the leaders who accompanied Sinha.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" NDA nominee Droupadi Murmu filed her nomination papers last week. \"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"AkhileshYadav","slug":"akhileshyadav","id":"85mzy7p51V49"},{"name":"Congress","slug":"congress","id":"KGrnteP5qPtc"},{"name":"YashwantSinha","slug":"yashwantsinha","id":"yK8XNPkrZdJ0"},{"name":"RahulGandhi","slug":"rahulgandhi","id":"VvzuZlVeccuy"},{"name":"FarooqAbdullah","slug":"farooqabdullah","id":"UOQmcgiB5oGP"},{"name":"TrinamoolCongress","slug":"trinamoolcongress","id":"eTDSUMkVGl0j"},{"name":"DMK","slug":"dmk","id":"2Dy9v6ebgSsv"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-06-27T11:06:05.516994+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"2706202227DEL39","cleanText":"New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Former union minister Yashwant Sinha filed his nomination on Monday as the common opposition candidate against NDA nominee Droupadi Murmu for the July 18 presidential election, a contest described by his supporters as a “battle of ideologies”. The 84-year-old, accompanied by his wife Nilima and flanked by leaders of at least 15 opposition parties including Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar, Akhilesh Yadav, Farooq Abdullah and K T Rama Rao, submitted four sets of nomination papers to Rajya Sabha Secretary General P C Mody, who is the returning officer for the 16th presidential election. The first set of nomination papers had Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge as proposers, while the second set had Trinamool Congress leader Sudeep Bandyopadhyay as a proposer. The other two sets had DMK supremo Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav as proposers. Each set of nomination papers was signed by 60 proposers and 60 seconders. Sinha paid Rs 15,000 in cash as a security deposit for the presidential election. Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao announced his support to Sinha hours before he filed the nomination. Rao's son and senior minister K T Rama Rao led a delegation of party leaders to be by Sinha’s side in Parliament. There was no representative from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), which had endorsed Sinha’s candidature but was mulling backing Murmu, a tribal leader belonging to the Santhal community. Leaders of the Shiv Sena too were not present as they were busy with the political crisis in the party's home turf Maharashtra. After filing the nomination papers, Sinha and opposition leaders offered floral tributes at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and B R Ambedkar on Parliament premises. Addressing the media later, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi said all opposition parties were united in supporting Sinha’s candidature for the top Constitutional post. “Of course, we support the individual, but the real fight is between two ideologies. One is the ideology of RSS, that of anger, hatred, and the other of compassion of all the opposition parties who are standing together,” Gandhi said. Trinamool Congress leader Saugata Roy described Sinha as the best candidate to uphold the values enshrined in the Constitution. “It is not a fight between two individuals only, it is a fight between two ideologies - between communalism and secularism, and authoritarianism versus democracy. I think under the circumstances, Yashwant Sinha is the best candidate,” Roy said while noting that he is a former IAS officer and a former union minister of Finance and External Affairs. “On a person-to-person basis, Sinha is far better. All opposition parties are fully supporting him. The Congress, DMK, socialist parties and Left parties are supporting him. I think it is a rainbow-coloured coalition of best values,” the TMC leader said. Sinha is likely to launch his campaign on Tuesday from Kerala followed by visits to Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Gujarat. Top opposition leaders including Pawar, Gandhi, Kharge, Jairam Ramesh, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, TMC's Abhishek Banerjee and Saugata Roy, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, DMK's Tiruchi Siva and A Raja, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah, CPI-M's Sitaram Yechury and CPI's D Raja were also present. Rashtriya Lok Dal's Jayant Chaudhary, Rashtriya Janata Dal's Misa Bharti, Revolutionary Socialist Party's N K Premchandran and Indian Union Muslim League's Mohammed Bashir and NCP's Praful Patel were among the leaders who accompanied Sinha. 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He did not disclose the criminal cases pending against him. The RO had accepted the faulty papers, petitioner submitted.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" In his counter, Radhakrishnan pointed out that the petition did not allege corruption. Fresh elections had already taken place in April 2021. The old Assembly was no longer in existence. Hence the petition has become infructuous and it would be only of academic interest. Academic questions should not ordinarily be decided by the Courts, he added. \"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"DMK","slug":"dmk","id":"2Dy9v6ebgSsv"},{"name":"Assembly","slug":"assembly","id":"w6CWVL07Nrqh"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-06-24T14:48:05.002166+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"2406202224SRG7","cleanText":"Chennai, Jun 24 (PTI) The Madras High Court on Friday dismissed as 'infructuous' a petition challenging the election of DMK's Anitha R Radhakrishnan, an incumbent state minister, from Tiruchendur Assembly constituency, in 2016. The petition has become infructuous as the elected candidate's five year term had ended in 2021 and the subsequent Assembly elections were conducted in April, 2021, Justice D Krishnakumar said and dismissed the petition from B Ramkumar Adityan of Tiruchendur. The main contention of the petitioner was that Radhakrishnan had suppressed certain facts in his nomination papers. He did not disclose the criminal cases pending against him. The RO had accepted the faulty papers, petitioner submitted. In his counter, Radhakrishnan pointed out that the petition did not allege corruption. Fresh elections had already taken place in April 2021. The old Assembly was no longer in existence. Hence the petition has become infructuous and it would be only of academic interest. Academic questions should not ordinarily be decided by the Courts, he added.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"The Madras High Court,DMK,Anitha R Radhakrishnan,Tiruchendur Assembly,Assembly,D Krishnakumar,Ramkumar Adityan,PTI CORR SA","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-24T14:48:04.449372+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"pL74EclOHV81","slug":"english/aiadmk-meet-turns-into-virtual-war-zone-ops-becomes-soft-target-in-epss-show-of-strength","title":"AIADMK meet turns into virtual war zone, OPS becomes soft target in EPS's show of strength","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-06-23T14:33:05.990217+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1655994785.229293, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Chennai, Jun 23 (PTI) Amid chaos, the AIADMK General Council meeting here on Thursday announced that the one and only demand of the GC members is to bring in a system of a single leadership for the party, favouring Joint Coordinator Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS).\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"The Executive and General Council meet held together saw EPS emerging as the supreme leader and he was honoured with a decorated crown, a sword and sceptre by supporters. EPS's colleague and Coordinator O Panneerselvam, popularly known as OPS was apparently snubbed in the meet and rude slogans were shouted against him.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"The meet, which stuck to the one and only demand of making EPS the supreme party leader, turned out to be a full show of strength of the Palaniswami camp with OPS followers heavily outnumbered.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Panneerselvam camp promptly declared the proceedings invalid and OPS, a three-time Chief Minister is likely to air-dash to Delhi to explore options like approaching the Election Commission to take forward his fight against EPS faction.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"While the EPS camp asserted that the GC would meet again on July 11 to elect Palaniswami as the party head, OPS group said that it is not possible as only Coordinator and Joint Coordinator had the powers to convene the meet and not the Presidium Chairman. 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EPS's colleague and Coordinator O Panneerselvam, popularly known as OPS was apparently snubbed in the meet and rude slogans were shouted against him.The meet, which stuck to the one and only demand of making EPS the supreme party leader, turned out to be a full show of strength of the Palaniswami camp with OPS followers heavily outnumbered.Panneerselvam camp promptly declared the proceedings invalid and OPS, a three-time Chief Minister is likely to air-dash to Delhi to explore options like approaching the Election Commission to take forward his fight against EPS faction.While the EPS camp asserted that the GC would meet again on July 11 to elect Palaniswami as the party head, OPS group said that it is not possible as only Coordinator and Joint Coordinator had the powers to convene the meet and not the Presidium Chairman. The meet was as well a pointer to the region and caste based groupings within the AIADMK.Within the party, most belonging to the Vanniyakula Kshathriyas community also known as Vanniyars, dominant in northern Tamil Nadu and the Gounders, seen as movers and shakers of the western region favoured EPS.Panneerselvam's loyalists mostly belong to the southern parts of the state and to the Mukkulathor community, a Most Backward Caste like Vanniyars. OPS hails from the Mukkulathor community.OPS speaking in favour of considering taking back into the party, V K Sasikala, confidante of late party supremo J Jayalalithaa and appearing to be 'soft' towards the DMK were among the EPS camp's grouses against him.Elsewhere, addressing a function, DMK President and Chief Minister M K Stalin made a veiled reference to the infighting in the AIADMK and said those who wanted to decimate his party have now been wiped out.When the EC-GC meet, that rejected all the 23 proposed resolutions, consistently focused on the 'EPS for single leader' demand, OPS was prompted to leave the dais along with his supporters including R Vaithilingam. The meet, that witnessed chaotic scenes was over in less than 40 minutes after it started.A water bottle landed pretty close to OPS when he stood near the podium and fell on his Personal Security Officer who extended his arms around the former Chief Minister to protect him. A second water bottle came close to the party Coordinator when he was walking down the stairs from the dais towards the exit gate.A palpable sense of anxiety prevailed as supporters of Paneerselvam and Palaniswami engaged in rival slogan shouting and some of them loudly argued against one another and voiced their full-throated backing to their respective leaders.As OPS and EPS entered the premises of the hall -the venue of the meeting- their supporters raised slogans welcoming them.At the AIADMK meeting, when the GC members cheered and overwhelmingly favoured EPS and stuck to the single leadership demand, OPS stood up from his seat on the dais on a cue from Vaithilingam and started moving towards the podium.Taking the mic, Vaithilingam, party Deputy Secretary announced that the GC meet went against the law and was not valid and when he had moved just a few steps ahead, another Panneerselvam loyalist P H Manoj Pandian raised slogans favouring his leader.All along OPS was standing close to the podium and during this time, a water bottle landed behind his back from the audience. JCD Prabhakar was among other OPS supporters who were on the dais to support their leader.As soon as the meet commenced amid chaotic scenes of slogan shouting, the process of taking up the agenda for the meeting and passage of already decided resolutions were taken up.The first among them, to invite Interim Presidum Chairman, Tamilmagan Hussain to chair the GC meet was proposed by Panneerselvam and seconded by Palaniswami, who addressed the former as 'brother' in his brief remarks. Later, the General Council formally recognised Hussain as the Presidium Chairman.Soon, senior leader C Ve Shanmugam who was recently elected to the Rajya Sabha announced that all resolutions are rejected by the General Council. Shanmugam said the party needed a single leadership as the current dual leadership led by OPS and EPS has led to contradictions, setbacks, embarrassments, administrative issues and could not effectively take on the ruling DMK.This has demoralised cadres, he said and added that as many as 2,190 GC members have signed a petition favouring a sole leader, apparently a pointer to EPS. Shanmugam, a party heavyweight from northern Tamil Nadu said the party stood for abolition of two top leadership posts.Deputy Secretary K P Munusamy said all the GC members have rejected all the 23 proposed resolutions. Their one and only demand is for a single leadership. When such a resolution favouring a single leadership is taken up and passed, all other resolutions would be adopted on the same day, he added.B Valarmathi, a senior office-bearer and a former Minister sung a song from party founder, the late M G Ramachandran's movie and said, 'a leader will emerge' apparently hailing EPS.Panneerselvam was seated close to EPS on the dais when the GC burst into the single leadership chorus. Soon, Hussain announced that the next GC meet would be held on July 11 and Munusamy told reporters that EPS is all set to elected as the party's supreme, single leader, (General Secretary) in the next month's meeting.Later speaking to reporters, Vaithilingam declared Hussain's election as Presidium Chairman as null and void. Only Coordinator and Joint Coordinator have the powers to recognise the election, he said. The Cauvery Delta region based AIADMK leader and OPS loyalist blamed the EPS camp for its 'hunger for power' and 'greed.' He said the meet was nothing but a show of autocracy and violated the Madras High Court's directives in connection with the GC meeting. The Madras High Court on Thursday ruled that no unannounced resolutions could be taken up at the meeting.Panneerselvam was the Chief Minister for a brief period thrice, during 2001-02, 2014-15 and 2016-17. Palaniswami was the Chief Minister from 2017 to 2021.Hours after the AIADMK meet, BJP State unit chief K Annamalai along with senior leader CT Ravi called on Palaniswami here to seek support for the NDA's Presidential nominee Droupadi Murmu. 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When Coordinator O Panneerselvam, popularly known as OPS was about to leave the dais, a water bottle landed pretty close to him when he stood near the podium and almost fell over his Personal Security Officer who extended his arms around the former Chief Minister to protect him. A second water bottle came close to the party Coordinator when he was walking down the stairs from the dais towards the exit gate. A palpable sense of anxiety prevailed as supporters of Paneerselvam and Palaniswami engaged in rival slogan shouting and some of them loudly argued against one another and voiced their full-throated backing to their respective leaders. As OPS and EPS entered the premises of the hall -the venue of the meeting- their supporters raised slogans welcoming them. Elsewhere, addressing a function, DMK President and Chief Minister M K Stalin made a veiled reference to the infighting in the AIADMK and said those who wanted to decimate his party have now been wiped out. At the AIADMK meeting, when the GC members cheered and overwhelmingly favoured EPS and stuck to the single leadership chorus, OPS stood up from his seat on the dais on a cue from loyalist R Vaithilingam and started moving towards the podium. Taking the mic, Vaithilingam, party Deputy Secretary announced that the GC meet went against the law and was not valid and when he had moved just a few steps ahead, another Panneerselvam loyalist P H Manoj Pandian raised slogans favouring his leader. All along OPS was standing close to the podium and during this time, a water bottle landed behind his back from the audience. JCD Prabhakar was among other OPS supporters who were on the dais to support their leader. As soon as the meet commenced amid chaotic scenes of slogan shouting, the process of taking up the agenda for the meeting and passage of already decided resolutions were taken up. The first among them, to invite Interim Presidum Chairman, Tamilmagan Hussain to chair the GC meet was proposed by Panneerselvam and seconded by Palaniswami, who addressed the former as 'brother' in his brief remarks. Later, the General Council formally recognised Hussain as the Presidium Chairman. Soon, senior leader C Ve Shanmugam who was recently elected to the Rajya Sabha announced that all resolutions are rejected by the General Council. Shanmugam spoke on the need for a single leadership for the AIADMK, favouring EPS. Deputy Secretary K P Munusamy said all the GC members have rejected all the 23 proposed resolutions. Their one and only demand is for a single leadership. When such a resolution favouring a single leadership is taken up and passed, all other resolutions would be adopted on the same day, he added. A majority of the over 2,500 GC members have favoured EPS, Shanmugam said. EPS was honoured with a decorated crown, a sword and sceptre by supporters amid chants favouring him, OPS along with his supporters including Vaithilingam moved out of the hall and left the premises. The GC meet, that witnessed chaotic scenes was over within 40 minutes after it started. B Valarmathi, a senior office-bearer and a former Minister sung a song from party founder, the late M G Ramachandran's movie and said, 'a leader will emerge' apparently hailing EPS. The GC meet, which stuck to the one and only demand of making EPS the supreme party leader, turned out to be a full show of strength of the Palaniswami camp with OPS followers heavily outnumbered. Panneerselvam was seated close to EPS on the dais when the GC burst into the single leadership chorus. Soon, Hussain announced that the next GC meet would be held on July 11 and Munusamy told reporters that EPS is all set to elected as the party's supreme, single leader, (General Secretary) in the next month's meeting. Hours after the AIADMK meet, BJP State unit chief K Annamalai along with senior leader CT Ravi called on Palaniswami here to seek support for the NDA's Presidential nominee Droupadi Murmu. 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She has also conveyed it to Sharad Pawar ji. But a leader from our party will be present there, a senior TMC functionary said.During the first such meeting called by Banerjee in Delhi on June 15 to formulate a strategy for the upcoming Presidential poll, it has been decided that a common candidate, who will uphold the democratic ethos of the country, will be chosen as the opposition nominee.As many as 17 parties attended the meeting.Leaders of the Congress, Samajwadi Party, NCP, DMK, RJD and the Left parties attended the over two-hour-long meeting called by the Trinamool Congress supremo, while the AAP, SAD, AIMIM, Telangana Rashtra Samithi and Odisha's ruling BJD skipped it.Leaders of Shiv Sena, CPI, CPI(M), CPI(ML), National Conference, PDP, JD(S), RSP, IUML, RLD and the JMM were among those present.The Presidential election is conducted indirectly through an electoral college consisting of members of Parliament and the legislative assemblies of states and Union territories.In an electoral college of around 10.86 lakh votes, the BJP-led alliance is estimated to have more than 48 per cent of the votes and is hopeful that non-aligned regional parties will support it.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"Sharad Pawar,NCP,Kolkata,Jun 19,West Bengal,Mamata Banerjee,Delhi,Congress,Samajwadi Party,DMK","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-19T08:09:05.684489+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"jV2mZOz2et0n","slug":"english/mamatas-dream-of-emerging-as-nucleus-of-anti-bjp-front-to-remain-unfulfilled-claims-bjp","title":"Mamata's dream of emerging as nucleus of anti-BJP front to remain unfulfilled, claims BJP","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-06-15T14:51:07.194501+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1655304666.048688, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Kolkata, Jun 15 (PTI) The BJP on Wednesday mocked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's efforts to unite opposition parties ahead of the upcoming presidential polls, and asserted that the TMC supremo would \\u201creturn empty-handed\\u201d.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"The party alleged that her dream of emerging as the nucleus of anti-BJP camp would remain unfulfilled.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Leaders of several opposition parties on Wednesday urged NCP supremo Sharad Pawar to be the joint opposition candidate for the presidential election, but the veteran leader once again declined the offer at a meeting convened by Banerjee in New Delhi.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"As many as 17 opposition parties, including the Congress, SP, NCP, DMK, the RJD and Left organisations, attended the over two-hour-long crucial meeting of opposition parties, called by the TMC supremo to build consensus on fielding a joint candidate against the BJP-led NDA in the presidential election.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Parties that skipped the meeting include AAP, SAD, AIMIM, TRS and the BJD.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"\\\"Everybody knows that the candidate chosen by the BJP will win the presidential poll. 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This drama of opposition unity will fall flat. The meeting was convened by Mamata Banerjee as she wants to become the nucleus of opposition unity, Leader of Opposition and BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari said.Another senior BJP leader, Rahul Sinha, claimed that the objective of the meeting was not achieved.Several parties skipped the meeting. The TMC carried out a futile exercise to fulfill Banerjee’s long-cherished dream of becoming the leader of the opposition front, he said.The TMC, however, lauded the meeting as a positive effort in the right direction.This is just the beginning. Today many parties attended the meeting, few didn't. Who can say those absent today may be present at the next meeting? 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Leaders of the Congress, Samajwadi Party, NCP, DMK, RJD and the Left parties attended the meeting called by the Trinamool Congress supremo, while the AAP, Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) and Odisha's ruling BJD skipped it. Leaders of Shiv Sena, CPI, CPI(M), CPI(ML), National Conference, PDP, JD(S), RSP, IUML, RLD and the JMM attended the meeting, which took place on a day the nomination for the presidential election began. Sharad Pawar and Praful Patel of the NCP, Mallikarjun Kharge, Jairam Ramesh and Randeep Surjewala of the Congress, H D Deve Gowda and H D Kumaraswamy of the JD(S), Akhilesh Yadav of the SP, Mehbooba Mufti of the PDP, Omar Abdullah of the National Conference were among the prominent leaders in the meeting. The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) skipped the meeting at the Constitution Club in the national capital, besides the Aam Aadmi Party, TRS and the BJD. The meeting began at 3 pm. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee last week invited leaders of 19 political parties, including seven chief ministers, for a meeting in the national capital to produce a “confluence of opposition voices” for the election on July 18. A day ahead of the meeting, Banerjee and Left party leaders met NCP chief Sharad Pawar at his residence separately to try and convince him to be the common opposition candidate for the top constitutional post. 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In a tweet, Stalin said the political opponents should be fought politically. I condemn the outrageous act of political vendetta against Congress party and its leaders Tmt Sonia Gandhi and Thiru @RahulGandhi by the ruling BJP govt using the Enforcement Directorate, he said in a tweet. Having no answers to the pressing issues of the common man, BJP uses such diversionary tactics to save itself from the public ire. Political opponents should be fought politically, not by 'forcing' the Enforcement Directorate, he added. The ED questioned Rahul Gandhi on Monday and Tuesday as part of its probe into alleged financial irregularities in Young Indian Private Limited, promoted by the Congress, that owns National Herald newspaper. The newspaper is published by Associated Journals Limited (AJL) and owned by Young Indian. 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The bench was told that there was no encroachment on public or private land, as alleged by the petitioner. The statue would be erected within the confined area of patta land. 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When the matter came up for further hearing today, the first bench of Chief Justice M N Bhandari and Justice N Mala asked petitioner's counsel as to what could be the impediment in installing and unveiling the statue within the patta land owned by the opposite party. And the counsel opted to withdraw the petition. The bench allowed him to do so after granting him liberty to challenge the patta allotment by the Revenue department, if he so desires. The statue was originally scheduled to be unveiled on the occasion of Karunanidhi's 99th birth anniversary celebrations, on June 3, at Tiruvannamalai. City resident G Karthick had filed the petition praying for a direction to the authorities concerned to remove the encroachment in Vengikkal village in Tiruvannamalai district and its surrounding areas. It alleged that A Rajendran, who was owning a land measuring just 92-1/2 sq. ft. however, in collusion with the government authorities, secured patta over and above the land owned by him. In the encroached portion, attempts were being made to put up the construction for the installation of Karunanidhi's statue, which would cause greater inconvenience to the public at large. The other respondents in the petition included an educational trust and DMK minister E V Velu. During an earlier hearing, the Additional Advocate-General had raised objection to the petition by stating that there was no illegality in the matter. The writ petition was not maintainable as the petitioner, a resident of Chennai, had no locus to file the petition, he had stated. Considering the allegations and counter allegations, the then vacation bench of Justices S M Subramaniam and J Sathya Narayana Prasad had directed the authorities and the parties concerned to maintain status-quo in the matter. Later, the bench granted an order of interim injunction restraining the Jeeva Educational Trust, by its managing trustee E V Kumaran, son of minister Velu and the DMK leader himself, in any way laying or erecting the statue or putting up any further construction in the property in question, pending disposal of the petition. When the matter came up for further hearing on June 1, the DMK impleaded itself as a party respondent in the case and argued against the PIL before the bench of Justices M S Ramesh and Mohammed Shafiq. The bench was told that there was no encroachment on public or private land, as alleged by the petitioner. The statue would be erected within the confined area of patta land. And the bench had reserved its orders that day. 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How far the Legislature fights for protecting its State rights may also be taken as one of the criteria for selection of a best Legislature.\\\" It may be recalled that the ruling DMK had urged the Centre in March to recall Governor RN Ravi. The face-off between the state government and the Raj Bhavan, that began with the NEET issue months ago continues. On Sunday, the DMK had slammed Ravi for his remarks hailing 'Sanathana Dharma'. Pointing out that the ruling DMK had made an electoral promise of conducting Assembly proceedings for at least 100 days in a year, the TN Speaker said the number of sitting days and working hours of the legislature may be taken into account for selecting the best legislature.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"If the enactments passed by the Legislature are not opposed by the public, then that has to be considered as one of the criteria for selecting a best legislature.\\\" The time spent on Question hour and the number of members being given opportunity with the Ministers reply may be taken as one of the criteria, Appavu said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Preference given to the leaders of the Opposition parties, opportunities provided to opposition members and number of cut-motions, number of questions and the number of other notices discussed in the House may also be taken into account for selection.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"...hours of live telecasting of proceedings and response from the public may be taken as one of the criteria...training and orientation programme, given to the legislators may also be taken into account.\\\" 'Response' in the press about the conduct of the House by the Speaker could as well be a criteria, he said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The Chief Minister's presence during Assembly meetings and timely interventions may also be taken as one of the criteria for selecting the best legislature. \"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"DMK","slug":"dmk","id":"2Dy9v6ebgSsv"},{"name":"Delhi","slug":"delhi","id":"rzYqAK9lbk5U"},{"name":"state","slug":"state","id":"v4tdW52xHIeb"},{"name":"NEET","slug":"neet","id":"ocaFLlrKjAZb"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-06-14T09:18:07.263522+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"1406202214MDS4","cleanText":"Chennai, Jun 14 (PTI) The Governor of a state should act impartially as per the Constitution and there is a scope for conflict when the Union government disregards the collective opinion of the State Assembly reflected in Bills and resolutions, Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker M Appavu has said. There is potential for conflict when there is no harmony between the Union and the States and especially when the Union without consensus or consultation, infringes on the Legislative domain of the State Legislature or disregards the collective opinion of the State Legislative Assembly expressed in the form of Bills/ Resolutions, Appavu said. Addressing a meet of the Committee of Presiding Officers in Delhi on Monday, the Speaker said often there is 'talk in the national and local media' of the Union asserting itself forcefully much against the wishes of the States in matters of legislation. The meet was held to make suggestions for framing guidelines to select the outstanding legislature (Outstanding Legislative Assembly/ Council Award). The Governor of the state plays an important part in conveying the collective opinion of the Legislature along with his 'just' recommendations, he said. The Governor should act impartially as the head of the State in terms of the Constitution. How far the Legislature fights for protecting its State rights may also be taken as one of the criteria for selection of a best Legislature. It may be recalled that the ruling DMK had urged the Centre in March to recall Governor RN Ravi. The face-off between the state government and the Raj Bhavan, that began with the NEET issue months ago continues. On Sunday, the DMK had slammed Ravi for his remarks hailing 'Sanathana Dharma'. Pointing out that the ruling DMK had made an electoral promise of conducting Assembly proceedings for at least 100 days in a year, the TN Speaker said the number of sitting days and working hours of the legislature may be taken into account for selecting the best legislature. If the enactments passed by the Legislature are not opposed by the public, then that has to be considered as one of the criteria for selecting a best legislature. The time spent on Question hour and the number of members being given opportunity with the Ministers reply may be taken as one of the criteria, Appavu said. Preference given to the leaders of the Opposition parties, opportunities provided to opposition members and number of cut-motions, number of questions and the number of other notices discussed in the House may also be taken into account for selection. ...hours of live telecasting of proceedings and response from the public may be taken as one of the criteria...training and orientation programme, given to the legislators may also be taken into account. 'Response' in the press about the conduct of the House by the Speaker could as well be a criteria, he said. The Chief Minister's presence during Assembly meetings and timely interventions may also be taken as one of the criteria for selecting the best legislature.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"Legislature,DMK,Jun 14,the State Assembly,the State Legislative Assembly,the Committee of Presiding Officers,Delhi,Constitution,State,NEET","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-14T09:18:06.530414+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"79AJZGCE1vvc","slug":"english/tn-police-a-puppet-in-dmk-regime-bjp-leader","title":"TN police a puppet in DMK regime: BJP leader","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-06-13T14:21:04.586410+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1655130063.93247, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Coimbatore, Jun 13 (PTI) Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Monday termed the police department in the State as a \\\"puppet and a showpiece kept in an exhibition.\\\" \\t\\\"There is large-scale interference of the DMK government in the functioning of the police force,\\\" he told reporters here.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Replying to a question on the increasing lock-up deaths, he asked as to what steps the government has taken to reduce the mental stress the police personnel face.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"The BJP leader said the NDA would win more than 400 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. 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summonses issued to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi were part of the BJP-led Centre's tactic to muzzle the voice of the opposition and divert public attention from issues like inflation, unemployment and the deteriorating security situation in Kashmir.The ED has summoned Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi to appear in connection with a money-laundering case linked to the National Herald newspaper-AJL issue.Ranjan claimed that the summonses were legally and technically untenable as no case could be made out against the Congress leaders since there was no financial transaction anywhere.Referring to the National Herald case, she said the Congress had bailed out the newspaper, which was incurring huge losses.Ranjan said of the Rs 90 crore, Rs 67 crore were paid to the employees under the voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) and as gratuity and the remaining amount was paid as rent, electricity charges and a certain amount was also paid to the government, which the company owed 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The BJP will have the support of seven more nominated members. These seven seats are currently vacant.The BJP will also have the support of independent Kartikeya Sharma, whom it backed during the just concluded polls in Haryana. It had also supported independent Subhash Chandra, who has lost from Rajasthan this time. Chandra's current term ends on August 1.Among other regional parties, the strength of YSR-Congress which is in power in Andhra Pradesh, has gone up from the current six to nine seats, while that of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) which is in power in Delhi and Punjab will now have the strength of 10 seats in the upper house.The strength of other regional parties like DMK, BJD, TRS, JDU, NCP and Shiv Sena also remains the same as their candidates won as many seats as those who retired.While DMK has 10 members in the Rajya Sabha, BJD has nine, TRS has seven, JDU has five, NCP has four and Shiv Sena has three.The strength of TMC and CPI-M remains the same with 13 and 5 members respectively.The AIADMK, which currently has five members in the Council of States will now have four as it won only two while three of its members have retired.The strength of Samajwadi Party has gone down from the current five to three in the RS, as it has given its seats to independent Kapil Sibal and RLD leader Jayant Chaudhary.RJD with more seats in the assembly will also have one more member now, raising the strength to six from the current five.The Bahujan Samaj Party will now has only one member in the upper house, down from three currently.While Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), which had only one member current will now have two and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) which had two members will not have any member in the Rajya Sabha as all its MPs are retiring.Some of the prominent names who will return to the Rajya Sabha after their re-election are union ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Piyush Goyal and P Chidambaram, Jairam Ramesh (both Congress), Kapil Sibal (Independent), Misa Bharti (RJD), Praful Patel (NCP) and Sanjay Raut (Shiv Sena).Besides, the Congress has brought some new names including Randeep Surjewala and Imran Pratapgarhi, while its leaders Mukul Wasnik, Rajeev Shukla, Ranjeet Ranjan and Pramod Tiwari have earlier been Parliamentarians.The winners from Uttar Pradesh are Jayant Chaudhary (RLD), Javed Ali Khan (SP), Darshana Singh, Babu Ram Nishad, Mithilesh Kumar, Radha Mohan Dal Agarwal, K Laxman, Laxmikant Bajpai, Surendra Singh Nagar, Sangeeta Yadav (all BJP).All five candidates from Bihar were elected unopposed - Misa Bharti and Faiyaz Ahmed (RJD), Satish Chandra Dubey and Shambhu Sharan Patel (BJP), and Kheeru Mahto (JDU).Bharti, the eldest daughter of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad, and Dubey shall be enjoying their second consecutive terms.V Vijayasai Reddy, Beeda Masthan Rao, R Krishnaiah and S Niranjan Reddy of the ruling YSR Congress were also elected unopposed from Andhra Pradesh. 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The pontiff of a Shaivite math is also referred to as a Aadheenakarthar.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Palaniswami after his visit to the Aadheenam told reporters that the government must not interfere in any religious issue and in practices followed all along by Aadheenams.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"The government is deliberately trying to \\\"poke its nose into the Aadheenams and this is regrettable and condemnable,\\\" he said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Palaniswami said a customary event, 'Pattina Pravesam', involving carrying the pontiff on a palanquin in and around the math premises by devotees was initially banned and later revoked by the government following stiff opposition by political parties and the people.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"For about 500 years, the Pattina Pravesam event has been conducted. Wantonly, the DMK government banned it.\\\" Such events have been held during the previous DMK and AIADMK regimes as well, he said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"The AIADMK leader said his party had opposed the ban and also had moved a motion in the state Assembly calling the attention of the government over the issue.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Only following the pressure exerted by political parties and the people, the government was prompted to withdraw the ban, he said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"The ban led to a row and it was revoked last month and the event was held here. \"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"Govt","slug":"govt","id":"UCsVnASvFddE"},{"name":"DMK","slug":"dmk","id":"2Dy9v6ebgSsv"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-06-10T15:45:04.864096+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"1006202210MDS10","cleanText":"Mayiladuthurai (TN), Jun 10 (PTI) AIADMK top leader K Palaniswami on Friday said the government should not interfere in religious matters and condemned what he called the state meddling in the affairs of Aadheenams.All religions should be equally treated, the Leader of Opposition said after seeking the blessings of Srilasri Masilamani Desika Gnanasambandha Paramacharya Swami, the Dharmapuram Aadheenam pontiff here.Aadheenam is a Tamil word that denotes a Shaivite math and its head as well. The pontiff of a Shaivite math is also referred to as a Aadheenakarthar.Palaniswami after his visit to the Aadheenam told reporters that the government must not interfere in any religious issue and in practices followed all along by Aadheenams.The government is deliberately trying to poke its nose into the Aadheenams and this is regrettable and condemnable, he said.Palaniswami said a customary event, 'Pattina Pravesam', involving carrying the pontiff on a palanquin in and around the math premises by devotees was initially banned and later revoked by the government following stiff opposition by political parties and the people. For about 500 years, the Pattina Pravesam event has been conducted. Wantonly, the DMK government banned it. Such events have been held during the previous DMK and AIADMK regimes as well, he said.The AIADMK leader said his party had opposed the ban and also had moved a motion in the state Assembly calling the attention of the government over the issue.Only following the pressure exerted by political parties and the people, the government was prompted to withdraw the ban, he said.The ban led to a row and it was revoked last month and the event was held here.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"Govt,Aadheenam,Shaivite,Jun 10,K Palaniswami,the Leader of Opposition,Paramacharya Swami,Dharmapuram Aadheenam,Pattina Pravesam',DMK","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-10T15:45:04.278723+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"bGHrpurXHCM8","slug":"english/striving-hard-to-bring-change-in-peoples-life-through-inclusive-growth-tn-cm","title":"Striving hard to bring change in people's life through inclusive growth: TN CM","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-06-08T16:30:07.816156+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1654705807.080024, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Pudukkottai (TN), Jun 8 (PTI) The DMK government is striving hard to bring about transformation in the life of the people, including the marginalised sections, through inclusive growth, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said here on Wednesday.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Growth, according to him, is not confined only to economic development but also the means to increase the standard of living and creating opportunities for all.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"Growth is not about development but it should ensure transformation in people's life, enrich and pave way for intrinsic development,\\\" Stalin said while distributing welfare assistance to the tune of Rs 370 crore to 48,868 people here.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The Chief Minister inaugurated 140 newly established projects worth Rs 81.31 crore and also laid foundation stones for 1,399 schemes for Rs 166.84 crore.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Elucidating, he said when an industry is established, it would spur growth leading to all- round development by generating employment and improving the people's quality of life. \\\"It is this transformation in society that I call inclusive growth. This is the growth that I am thinking of and striving to achieve,\\\" the Chief Minister said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Going beyond the petty votebank politics and ignoring the political adversaries' needless criticism, he has been reaching out to the neglected sections like the tribals, differently abled and the transgenders and fulfilling their aspirations. \\\"This is the Dravidian model of governance,\\\" he claimed.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Earlier, speaking after inaugurating the 'Thanthai Periyar Ninaivu Samathuvapuram' (Periyar Memorial Equality Village, a pet project of former chief minister M Karunanidhi) at Kotai Vengapatti in Sivaganga district, Stalin said the DMK government is focused on improving the quality of life of the people and is striving to ensure every rupee spent on development reaches the last person in line to benefit.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" His government's goal is to ensure every rupee spent by the government reached the last person, he said. \\\"This is also my ambition,\\\" Stalin said and announced construction of a maternity and children's block at the Sivaganga district headquarters hospital at a cost of Rs 12 crore.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The Chief Minister, who unveiled a bust of rationalist Periyar (E V Ramasamy) built at a cost of Rs 2.25 lakh at the samathuvapuram, said former CM Karunanidhi built nine samathuvapurams in the district and of them eight were inaugurated and in use by the people.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"But, the ninth one at Kotai Vengapatti in Kannamangalampatti village panchayat could not be inaugurated due to regime change in 2011, he said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Built on 12.253 acres of land at an estimated cost of Rs 3.17 crore, the samathuvapuram accommodates 100 houses each of which has been constructed at a cost of Rs 1.92 lakh. Stalin handed over the keys to the beneficiaries and interacted with them.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Distributing welfare aid to the people, the Chief Minister said he would positively consider a proposal to start a woman constable training college in Sivaganga named after Rani Velu Nachiyar, the queen of Sivaganga.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" State Ministers K N Nehru, K K S S R Ramachandran, K R Periyakaruppan, Rajakannappan and P Moorthy, and officials participated. \"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"stalin","slug":"stalin","id":"IfB0uDrNyXo8"},{"name":"DMK","slug":"dmk","id":"2Dy9v6ebgSsv"},{"name":"Tamilnadu","slug":"tamilnadu","id":"gnnFxaHIC2iq"},{"name":"MKStalin","slug":"mkstalin","id":"9CANkOqq2nI7"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-06-08T16:30:07.816161+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"0806202208MDS17","cleanText":"Pudukkottai (TN), Jun 8 (PTI) The DMK government is striving hard to bring about transformation in the life of the people, including the marginalised sections, through inclusive growth, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said here on Wednesday. Growth, according to him, is not confined only to economic development but also the means to increase the standard of living and creating opportunities for all. Growth is not about development but it should ensure transformation in people's life, enrich and pave way for intrinsic development, Stalin said while distributing welfare assistance to the tune of Rs 370 crore to 48,868 people here. The Chief Minister inaugurated 140 newly established projects worth Rs 81.31 crore and also laid foundation stones for 1,399 schemes for Rs 166.84 crore. Elucidating, he said when an industry is established, it would spur growth leading to all- round development by generating employment and improving the people's quality of life. It is this transformation in society that I call inclusive growth. This is the growth that I am thinking of and striving to achieve, the Chief Minister said. Going beyond the petty votebank politics and ignoring the political adversaries' needless criticism, he has been reaching out to the neglected sections like the tribals, differently abled and the transgenders and fulfilling their aspirations. This is the Dravidian model of governance, he claimed. Earlier, speaking after inaugurating the 'Thanthai Periyar Ninaivu Samathuvapuram' (Periyar Memorial Equality Village, a pet project of former chief minister M Karunanidhi) at Kotai Vengapatti in Sivaganga district, Stalin said the DMK government is focused on improving the quality of life of the people and is striving to ensure every rupee spent on development reaches the last person in line to benefit. His government's goal is to ensure every rupee spent by the government reached the last person, he said. This is also my ambition, Stalin said and announced construction of a maternity and children's block at the Sivaganga district headquarters hospital at a cost of Rs 12 crore. The Chief Minister, who unveiled a bust of rationalist Periyar (E V Ramasamy) built at a cost of Rs 2.25 lakh at the samathuvapuram, said former CM Karunanidhi built nine samathuvapurams in the district and of them eight were inaugurated and in use by the people.But, the ninth one at Kotai Vengapatti in Kannamangalampatti village panchayat could not be inaugurated due to regime change in 2011, he said. Built on 12.253 acres of land at an estimated cost of Rs 3.17 crore, the samathuvapuram accommodates 100 houses each of which has been constructed at a cost of Rs 1.92 lakh. Stalin handed over the keys to the beneficiaries and interacted with them. Distributing welfare aid to the people, the Chief Minister said he would positively consider a proposal to start a woman constable training college in Sivaganga named after Rani Velu Nachiyar, the queen of Sivaganga. State Ministers K N Nehru, K K S S R Ramachandran, K R Periyakaruppan, Rajakannappan and P Moorthy, and officials participated.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"Stalin,Kotai Vengapatti,Pudukkottai,TN,Jun 8,DMK,Tamil Nadu,M K Stalin,Dravidian,Periyar Memorial Equality Village","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-08T16:30:07.095314+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"nAFcaLRQfzCM","slug":"english/every-rupee-spent-should-reach-beneficiary-says-tn-cm-at-launch-of-samathuvapuram","title":"Every rupee spent should reach beneficiary, says TN CM at launch of Samathuvapuram","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-06-08T11:15:06.555171+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1654686905.840147, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Sivaganga (TN), Jun 8 (PTI) The DMK government is focused on improving the quality of life of the people and is striving to ensure every rupee spent on development reaches the last person in line to benefit from it, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Wednesday.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Inaugurating the 'Thanthai Periyar Ninaivu Samathuvapuram' (Periyar Memorial Equality Village, a pet project of former chief minister M Karunanidhi) at Kotai Vengapatti in the district, he said his government's goal is to ensure every rupee spent by the government reached the last person.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"This is also my ambition,\\\" Stalin said and announced construction of a maternity and children's block at the Sivaganga district headquarters hospital at a cost of Rs 12 crore.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The Chief Minister, who unveiled a bust of rationalist Periyar (E V Ramasamy) built at a cost of Rs 2.25 lakh at the Samathuvapuram, said former CM Karunanidhi built nine Samathuvapurams in the district and of them eight were inaugurated and in use by the people.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" But the ninth one at Kotai Vengapatti in Kannamangalampatti village panchayat could not be inaugurated due to regime change in 2011, he said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Built on 12.253 acres of land at an estimated cost of Rs 3.17 crore, the Samathuvapuram accommodates 100 houses each of which has been constructed at a cost of Rs 1.92 lakh. 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Inaugurating the 'Thanthai Periyar Ninaivu Samathuvapuram' (Periyar Memorial Equality Village, a pet project of former chief minister M Karunanidhi) at Kotai Vengapatti in the district, he said his government's goal is to ensure every rupee spent by the government reached the last person. This is also my ambition, Stalin said and announced construction of a maternity and children's block at the Sivaganga district headquarters hospital at a cost of Rs 12 crore. The Chief Minister, who unveiled a bust of rationalist Periyar (E V Ramasamy) built at a cost of Rs 2.25 lakh at the Samathuvapuram, said former CM Karunanidhi built nine Samathuvapurams in the district and of them eight were inaugurated and in use by the people. But the ninth one at Kotai Vengapatti in Kannamangalampatti village panchayat could not be inaugurated due to regime change in 2011, he said. Built on 12.253 acres of land at an estimated cost of Rs 3.17 crore, the Samathuvapuram accommodates 100 houses each of which has been constructed at a cost of Rs 1.92 lakh. Stalin handed over the keys to the beneficiaries and interacted with them. Distributing welfare aid to the people, the Chief Minister said he would positively consider a proposal to start a women constable training college in Sivaganga named after Rani Velu Nachiyar, the queen of Sivaganga. State Ministers K N Nehru, K K S S R Ramachandran, K R Periyakaruppan, Rajakannappan, P Moorthy, and officials participated.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"TN,Jun 8,DMK,Tamil Nadu,M K Stalin,Thanthai Periyar Ninaivu Samathuvapuram',Periyar Memorial Equality Village,M Karunanidhi,Stalin,Samathuvapuram","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-08T11:15:05.854005+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"0cQNiIrSu94X","slug":"english/hindi-will-reduce-tamils-to-status-of-shudras-says-dmk-mp","title":"Hindi will reduce Tamils to status of 'shudras,' says DMK MP","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-06-06T10:36:05.652559+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1654511764.906715, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Chennai, Jun 6 (PTI) Wading into the Hindi imposition row, senior DMK leader and the party's Rajya Sabha member TKS Elangovan has said the language would reduce Tamils to the status of \\\"shudras\\\" and claimed the Hindi-speaking States in the country were not the developed ones while those with vernacular languages as mother tongue were doing well.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Attempts are being made to \\\"impose Manu dharma through the imposition of Hindi,\\\" Elangovan said in his remarks, that have went viral, while speaking at a conference on the language imposition issue, organised by the Dravidar Kazhagam, recently.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The DMK leader, who also opposed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's pitch for Hindi, was not immmediately available for comments.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"What will Hindi do? Only make us shudras. It will do no benefit to us,\\\" he said. 'Shudras' is the term used to denote the so-called lower rung in the caste heirarchy.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Elangovan further pointed out at non-Hindi speaking West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat and asked if these States were developed or not.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"Why I am asking is Hindi is not the mother tongue of people in these States. The undeveloped States are (the Hindi-speaking) Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan and the newly created ones (apparently Uttarakhand). Why should I learn Hindi,\\\" he asked.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Alleged Hindi imposition is a sensitive subject in Tamil Nadu and the DMK had successfully used the issue to mobilise public support in the 1960s. The ruling party has of late been decrying attempts to 'impose' the language. Incidentally, the State government has even alleged that imposition of Hindi in the National Education Policy 2020 and has made it clear Tamil Nadu would only follow its two language formula -- Tamil and English - which has been in vogue in the State for decades.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Elangovan further said the Tamil pride is 2000 years old and that its culture always practised equality, including among genders.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"They are trying to destroy the culture and trying to impose Manu Dharma through Hindi...this should not be allowed...if we did, we will be slaves, shudras,\\\" he said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Unity in diversity has been identity of the country and all languages must be promoted for its progress, he said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Elangovan's sharp remarks come in the wake of his party colleague and State Higher Education Minister K Ponmudy's jibe that Hindi-speaking people were selling 'pani puri' in the State, in response to claims that learning the language would fetch jobs.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"Many said you will get jobs if you learn Hindi. Is it so...look here in Coimbatore, who is selling pani puri. It is them (Hindi-speaking individuals),\\\" he had said. He, however, later denied his remarks amounting to 'profiling.' \"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"DMK","slug":"dmk","id":"2Dy9v6ebgSsv"},{"name":"Tamilnadu","slug":"tamilnadu","id":"gnnFxaHIC2iq"},{"name":"Hindi","slug":"hindi","id":"Tyh5apdFAX7z"},{"name":"RajyaSabha","slug":"rajyasabha","id":"p2dlZQDpND1f"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-06-06T10:36:05.652565+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"0606202206MDS6","cleanText":"Chennai, Jun 6 (PTI) Wading into the Hindi imposition row, senior DMK leader and the party's Rajya Sabha member TKS Elangovan has said the language would reduce Tamils to the status of shudras and claimed the Hindi-speaking States in the country were not the developed ones while those with vernacular languages as mother tongue were doing well. Attempts are being made to impose Manu dharma through the imposition of Hindi, Elangovan said in his remarks, that have went viral, while speaking at a conference on the language imposition issue, organised by the Dravidar Kazhagam, recently. The DMK leader, who also opposed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's pitch for Hindi, was not immmediately available for comments. What will Hindi do? Only make us shudras. It will do no benefit to us, he said. 'Shudras' is the term used to denote the so-called lower rung in the caste heirarchy. Elangovan further pointed out at non-Hindi speaking West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat and asked if these States were developed or not. Why I am asking is Hindi is not the mother tongue of people in these States. The undeveloped States are (the Hindi-speaking) Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan and the newly created ones (apparently Uttarakhand). Why should I learn Hindi, he asked. Alleged Hindi imposition is a sensitive subject in Tamil Nadu and the DMK had successfully used the issue to mobilise public support in the 1960s. The ruling party has of late been decrying attempts to 'impose' the language. Incidentally, the State government has even alleged that imposition of Hindi in the National Education Policy 2020 and has made it clear Tamil Nadu would only follow its two language formula -- Tamil and English - which has been in vogue in the State for decades. Elangovan further said the Tamil pride is 2000 years old and that its culture always practised equality, including among genders. They are trying to destroy the culture and trying to impose Manu Dharma through Hindi...this should not be allowed...if we did, we will be slaves, shudras, he said. Unity in diversity has been identity of the country and all languages must be promoted for its progress, he said. Elangovan's sharp remarks come in the wake of his party colleague and State Higher Education Minister K Ponmudy's jibe that Hindi-speaking people were selling 'pani puri' in the State, in response to claims that learning the language would fetch jobs. Many said you will get jobs if you learn Hindi. Is it so...look here in Coimbatore, who is selling pani puri. It is them (Hindi-speaking individuals), he had said. He, however, later denied his remarks amounting to 'profiling.'","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"Elangovan,DMK,Tamil Nadu,States,Hindi,Jun 6,Rajya Sabha,Manu,the Dravidar Kazhagam,Amit Shah's","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-06T10:36:04.920715+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"SyICMKzbtkmp","slug":"english/chidambaram-sibal-misa-bharti-among-41-elected-unopposed-to-rajya-sabha","title":"Chidambaram, Sibal, Misa Bharti among 41 elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-06-03T16:03:06.743395+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1654272185.595267, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"New Delhi, Jun 3 (PTI) P Chidambaram and Rajeev Shukla of the Congress, BJP's Sumitra Valmiki and Kavita Patidar, former Congress leader Kapil Sibal, RJD's Misa Bharti and Jayant Chaudhary of the RLD were among the 41 winners declared elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha on Friday.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"All the 11 candidates in Uttar Pradesh, six in Tamil Nadu, five in Bihar, four in Andhra Pradesh, three each in Madhya Pradesh and Odisha, two each in Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Telangana and Jharkhand and one candidate in Uttarakhand won without a contest.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Of the 41 winners, 14 are from the BJP, four each from Congress and YSR Congress; three each from DMK and BJD; two each from AAP, RJD, TRS, AIADMK, one each from JMM, JDU, SP and RLD besides Independent Sibal.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Elections were scheduled to be held on June 10 to fill 57 Rajya Sabha seats from 15 states that will be falling vacant due to the retirement of members on different dates between June and August. Friday was the last date for withdrawal of candidature.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"On June 10, elections will now be held for six seats in Maharashtra, four each in Rajasthan and Karnataka and two in Haryana. Results will be declared the same day.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Of the 11 candidates declared elected in Uttar Pradesh, eight are from BJP, one each from AAP, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Samajwadi Party and RLD (Rashtriya Lok Dal), along with independent Sibal.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"The winners from the state are Jayant Chaudhary (RLD), Javed Ali Khan (SP), Darshana Singh, Babu Ram Nishad, Mithilesh Kumar, Radha Mohan Dal Agarwal, K Laxman, Laxmikant Bajpai, Surendra Singh Nagar, Sangeeta Yadav (all BJP).\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"The winners from Tamil Nadu are the ruling DMK's S Kalyanasundaram, R Girirajan and KRN Rajesh Kumar, AIADMK's C Ve Shanmugam and R Dharmar and Congress's Chidambaram.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"In the Upper House, the DMK's current strength of 10 would continue to unaltered and AIADMK representation is set to slide to 4 MPs from 5 members. With Chidambaram's election, the Congress party would have a member from Tamil Nadu in the Rajya Sabha after a long gap. In 2016, Chidambaram was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra and his term ends on July 4.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"All five candidates from Bihar were elected unopposed - Misa Bharti and Faiyaz Ahmed (RJD), Satish Chandra Dubey and Shambhu Sharan Patel (BJP), and Kheeru Mahto (JDU).\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Bharti, the eldest daughter of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad, and Dubey shall be enjoying their second consecutive terms.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"V Vijayasai Reddy, Beeda Masthan Rao, R Krishnaiah and S Niranjan Reddy of the ruling YSR Congress were also elected unopposed from Andhra Pradesh. With this win, the strength of the YSRC has now increased to nine in Rajya Sabha, out of 11 from the state, with the TDP and the BJP having one member each.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Vijayasai has been re-elected for the second consecutive term.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"AAP candidates -- noted environmentalist Balbir Singh Seechewal and entrepreneur-social activist Vikramjit Singh Sahney -- were declared winners in Punjab.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"The terms of Rajya Sabha members from Punjab Ambika Soni (Congress) and Balwinder Singh Bhunder (Shiromani Akali Dal) are due to expire on July 4.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"In March, the AAP had nominated former cricketer Harbhajan Singh, AAP leader Raghav Chadha, Lovely Professional University founder Ashok Mittal, former IIT Delhi faculty Sandeep Pathak and industrialist Sanjeev Arora for Rajya Sabha. They all were elected unopposed from Punjab.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"In Chhattisgarh, both the nominees of the ruling Congress - Shukla and Ranjeet Ranjan - were elected unopposed. The Opposition BJP did not field its candidate in view of its low strength in the state assembly.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Of the five Rajya Sabha members from Chhattisgarh, the terms of two - Chhaya Verma (Congress) and Ramvichar Netam (BJP) - are set to expire next month.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"The other three Rajya Sabha members from the state are KTS Tulsi and Phulodevi Netam of the Congress and Saroj Pandey of the BJP.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" JMM's Mahua Maji and BJP's Aditya Sahu were declared elected unopposed from Jharkhand.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" BJP candidate from Uttarakhand, Kalpana Saini, was also elected unopposed and will fill the lone seat to the upper house after the term of Congress's Pradeep Tamta ends on July 4.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"The BJD won all the three seats in Odisha and the TRS both the seats in Telangana.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"In Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena and the BJP will battle it out for the sixth seat of Rajya Sabha as none of the seven candidates in the fray - four of the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and three of BJP - withdrew their nomination.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"This will be for the first time in more than two decades that the state will see election to the Upper House of the Parliament. The last such election was in 1998, where the Congress candidate Ram Pradhan had lost despite the party having enough numbers in its favour.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Six candidates are in the fray for the polls to four seats from Karnataka. Despite not having an adequate number of votes to win the fourth seat, BJP, Congress and JD(S) have fielded candidates for the seat, forcing an election.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Meanwhile, keen contests for the four seats in Rajasthan and two in Haryana are on the cards as none of the candidates withdrew their candidatures on the last day.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"The Congress is expecting three seats in Rajasthan and the BJP is one of its own and is supporting an independent and media baron Subhash Chandra for the fourth seat.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"In Haryana, Congress has fielded Ajay Maken for one seat and the BJP has fielded one candidate and is supporting another independent candidate and media baron Kartikeya Sharma for the second seat. \"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"Congress","slug":"congress","id":"KGrnteP5qPtc"},{"name":"BJP","slug":"bjp","id":"cqfihWqpWO59"},{"name":"RajyaSabha","slug":"rajyasabha","id":"p2dlZQDpND1f"},{"name":"AAP","slug":"aap","id":"AhRahb68QLNS"},{"name":"RJD","slug":"rjd","id":"o8dyCkCeGRfw"},{"name":"RLD","slug":"rld","id":"dscONmAaFV3x"},{"name":"Tamilnadu","slug":"tamilnadu","id":"gnnFxaHIC2iq"},{"name":"Chhattisgarh","slug":"chhattisgarh","id":"Wijh4Jwp8Tb9"},{"name":"DMK","slug":"dmk","id":"2Dy9v6ebgSsv"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-06-03T16:03:06.743400+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"0306202203DEL86","cleanText":"New Delhi, Jun 3 (PTI) P Chidambaram and Rajeev Shukla of the Congress, BJP's Sumitra Valmiki and Kavita Patidar, former Congress leader Kapil Sibal, RJD's Misa Bharti and Jayant Chaudhary of the RLD were among the 41 winners declared elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha on Friday.All the 11 candidates in Uttar Pradesh, six in Tamil Nadu, five in Bihar, four in Andhra Pradesh, three each in Madhya Pradesh and Odisha, two each in Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Telangana and Jharkhand and one candidate in Uttarakhand won without a contest.Of the 41 winners, 14 are from the BJP, four each from Congress and YSR Congress; three each from DMK and BJD; two each from AAP, RJD, TRS, AIADMK, one each from JMM, JDU, SP and RLD besides Independent Sibal.Elections were scheduled to be held on June 10 to fill 57 Rajya Sabha seats from 15 states that will be falling vacant due to the retirement of members on different dates between June and August. Friday was the last date for withdrawal of candidature.On June 10, elections will now be held for six seats in Maharashtra, four each in Rajasthan and Karnataka and two in Haryana. Results will be declared the same day.Of the 11 candidates declared elected in Uttar Pradesh, eight are from BJP, one each from AAP, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Samajwadi Party and RLD (Rashtriya Lok Dal), along with independent Sibal.The winners from the state are Jayant Chaudhary (RLD), Javed Ali Khan (SP), Darshana Singh, Babu Ram Nishad, Mithilesh Kumar, Radha Mohan Dal Agarwal, K Laxman, Laxmikant Bajpai, Surendra Singh Nagar, Sangeeta Yadav (all BJP).The winners from Tamil Nadu are the ruling DMK's S Kalyanasundaram, R Girirajan and KRN Rajesh Kumar, AIADMK's C Ve Shanmugam and R Dharmar and Congress's Chidambaram.In the Upper House, the DMK's current strength of 10 would continue to unaltered and AIADMK representation is set to slide to 4 MPs from 5 members. With Chidambaram's election, the Congress party would have a member from Tamil Nadu in the Rajya Sabha after a long gap. In 2016, Chidambaram was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra and his term ends on July 4.All five candidates from Bihar were elected unopposed - Misa Bharti and Faiyaz Ahmed (RJD), Satish Chandra Dubey and Shambhu Sharan Patel (BJP), and Kheeru Mahto (JDU).Bharti, the eldest daughter of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad, and Dubey shall be enjoying their second consecutive terms.V Vijayasai Reddy, Beeda Masthan Rao, R Krishnaiah and S Niranjan Reddy of the ruling YSR Congress were also elected unopposed from Andhra Pradesh. With this win, the strength of the YSRC has now increased to nine in Rajya Sabha, out of 11 from the state, with the TDP and the BJP having one member each.Vijayasai has been re-elected for the second consecutive term.AAP candidates -- noted environmentalist Balbir Singh Seechewal and entrepreneur-social activist Vikramjit Singh Sahney -- were declared winners in Punjab.The terms of Rajya Sabha members from Punjab Ambika Soni (Congress) and Balwinder Singh Bhunder (Shiromani Akali Dal) are due to expire on July 4.In March, the AAP had nominated former cricketer Harbhajan Singh, AAP leader Raghav Chadha, Lovely Professional University founder Ashok Mittal, former IIT Delhi faculty Sandeep Pathak and industrialist Sanjeev Arora for Rajya Sabha. They all were elected unopposed from Punjab.In Chhattisgarh, both the nominees of the ruling Congress - Shukla and Ranjeet Ranjan - were elected unopposed. The Opposition BJP did not field its candidate in view of its low strength in the state assembly. Of the five Rajya Sabha members from Chhattisgarh, the terms of two - Chhaya Verma (Congress) and Ramvichar Netam (BJP) - are set to expire next month.The other three Rajya Sabha members from the state are KTS Tulsi and Phulodevi Netam of the Congress and Saroj Pandey of the BJP. JMM's Mahua Maji and BJP's Aditya Sahu were declared elected unopposed from Jharkhand. BJP candidate from Uttarakhand, Kalpana Saini, was also elected unopposed and will fill the lone seat to the upper house after the term of Congress's Pradeep Tamta ends on July 4.The BJD won all the three seats in Odisha and the TRS both the seats in Telangana.In Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena and the BJP will battle it out for the sixth seat of Rajya Sabha as none of the seven candidates in the fray - four of the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and three of BJP - withdrew their nomination.This will be for the first time in more than two decades that the state will see election to the Upper House of the Parliament. The last such election was in 1998, where the Congress candidate Ram Pradhan had lost despite the party having enough numbers in its favour. Six candidates are in the fray for the polls to four seats from Karnataka. Despite not having an adequate number of votes to win the fourth seat, BJP, Congress and JD(S) have fielded candidates for the seat, forcing an election.Meanwhile, keen contests for the four seats in Rajasthan and two in Haryana are on the cards as none of the candidates withdrew their candidatures on the last day.The Congress is expecting three seats in Rajasthan and the BJP is one of its own and is supporting an independent and media baron Subhash Chandra for the fourth seat.In Haryana, Congress has fielded Ajay Maken for one seat and the BJP has fielded one candidate and is supporting another independent candidate and media baron Kartikeya Sharma for the second seat.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"Misa Bharti,Congress,BJP,Rajya Sabha,AAP,RJD,RLD,Tamil Nadu,Chhattisgarh,DMK","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-03T16:03:05.609633+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"rmFHsTEl0eGJ","slug":"english/chidambaram-5-others-elected-unopposed-to-rs-from-tamil-nadu","title":"Chidambaram, 5 others elected unopposed to RS from Tamil Nadu","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-06-03T14:06:07.421290+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1654265166.768073, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Chennai, Jun 3 (PTI) All the 6 candidates from Tamil Nadu who had submitted their nominations for the June 10 biennial election to the Rajya Sabha, including the ruling DMK's 3 nominees, were on Friday declared elected unopposed by authorities.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The ruling DMK's S Kalyanasundaram, R Girirajan and KRN Rajesh Kumar, AIADMK's C Ve Shanmugam and R Dharmar and Congress party's nominee P Chidambaram were declared elected unopposed by Returning Officer and Assembly Secretary K Srinivasan following the expiry of deadline (June 3) for withdrawal of candidature.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" In the Upper House, the DMK's current strength of 10 would continue to unaltered and AIADMK representation is set to slide to 4 MPs from 5 members. With Chidambaram's election, the Congress party would have a member from Tamil Nadu in the Rajya Sabha after a long gap. In 2016, Chidambaram was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra and his term ends on July 4 this year.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The AIADMK thanked its allies the BJP and PMK for supporting its nominees and paving the way for getting them elected unopposed.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" DMK's T K S Elangovan, R S Bharathi, K R N Rajeshkumar and AIADMK's A Navaneethakrishnan, S R Balasubramoniyan and A Vijayakumar are among the 57 Rajya Sabha members from 15 States whose term expires during June-August 2022. Out of these 6 retirees from Tamil Nadu, only Rajeshkumar was re-nominated by his party, the DMK.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" On May 12, the Election Commission had announced that biennial elections would be held on June 10 to fill these 57 vacancies. \"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"Tamilnadu","slug":"tamilnadu","id":"gnnFxaHIC2iq"},{"name":"AIADMK","slug":"aiadmk","id":"qTdchBxtT14O"},{"name":"DMK","slug":"dmk","id":"2Dy9v6ebgSsv"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-06-03T14:06:07.421295+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"0306202203MDS13","cleanText":"Chennai, Jun 3 (PTI) All the 6 candidates from Tamil Nadu who had submitted their nominations for the June 10 biennial election to the Rajya Sabha, including the ruling DMK's 3 nominees, were on Friday declared elected unopposed by authorities. The ruling DMK's S Kalyanasundaram, R Girirajan and KRN Rajesh Kumar, AIADMK's C Ve Shanmugam and R Dharmar and Congress party's nominee P Chidambaram were declared elected unopposed by Returning Officer and Assembly Secretary K Srinivasan following the expiry of deadline (June 3) for withdrawal of candidature. In the Upper House, the DMK's current strength of 10 would continue to unaltered and AIADMK representation is set to slide to 4 MPs from 5 members. With Chidambaram's election, the Congress party would have a member from Tamil Nadu in the Rajya Sabha after a long gap. In 2016, Chidambaram was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra and his term ends on July 4 this year. The AIADMK thanked its allies the BJP and PMK for supporting its nominees and paving the way for getting them elected unopposed. DMK's T K S Elangovan, R S Bharathi, K R N Rajeshkumar and AIADMK's A Navaneethakrishnan, S R Balasubramoniyan and A Vijayakumar are among the 57 Rajya Sabha members from 15 States whose term expires during June-August 2022. Out of these 6 retirees from Tamil Nadu, only Rajeshkumar was re-nominated by his party, the DMK. On May 12, the Election Commission had announced that biennial elections would be held on June 10 to fill these 57 vacancies.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"Tamil Nadu,the Rajya Sabha,AIADMK,DMK,Chidambaram,Jun 3,S Kalyanasundaram,R Girirajan,KRN Rajesh Kumar,R Dharmar","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-03T14:06:06.780572+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"Hrba4K6LO3fL","slug":"english/no-unveiling-of-karunanidhi-statue-in-tn-town-as-of-now","title":"No unveiling of Karunanidhi statue in TN town as of now","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-06-02T15:21:05.037794+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1654183264.434091, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Chennai, June 2 (PTI) There will be no unveiling of the statue of former Chief Minister and DMK supremo late M Karunanidhi on the occasion of his birth anniversary celebrations on June 3 in Tiruvannamalai, as the Madras High Court did not pass any order on a related matter on Thursday and the stay already given is still in force.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"A vacation bench of Justices M S Ramesh and Mohammed Shaffiq said today that it would rehear the matter on June 6.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"G Karthick of Chennai had filed a PIL petition praying for a direction to authorities concerned to remove the encroachment in Vengikkal village in Tiruvannamalai district and its surrounding areas.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"The plea alleged that A Rajendran owned land measuring just about 92-1/2 sq. ft. However, in collusion with government authorities, secured patta for area over and above that he owned.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" In the encroached portion, attempts were being made to install a statue of late leader Karunanidhi, which would cause greater inconvenience to the public at large. The other respondents in the petition included an educational trust and state minister E V Velu.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"When the matter came up on May 18, the Additional Advocate-General had objected to the petition by stating that there was no illegality in the matter. The writ petition was not maintainable as the petitioner, a resident of Chennai, had no locus to file the petition, he had contended.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Considering the allegations and counter allegations, the then vacation bench of Justices S M Subramaniam and J Sathya Narayana Prasad directed the authorities and the parties concerned to maintain status-quo in the matter.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Subsequently, when the matter came up last week, the Collector stated that he had to collect details from the local SP, DRO, Highways divisional engineer, RDO, Tahsildar and the BDO, for which more time was required. Hence, he prayed for more time.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"And the bench granted an order of interim injunction restraining the Jeeva Educational Trust, by its managing trustee E V Kumaran, son of minister Velu and Velu himself, in any way laying or erecting the statue or putting up any further construction in the property in question, pending disposal of the petition.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"When the matter came up for further hearing on June 1, the DMK impleaded itself as a party respondent in the case and argued against the PIL before the present bench of Justices Ramesh and Mohammed Shafiq.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"The bench was told that there was no encroachment on public or private land, as alleged by the petitioner. The statue would be erected within the confined area of patta land. And the bench reserved its orders on June 1.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"As the unveiling of the statue was scheduled to be held on June 3, the birth anniversary of Karunanidhi, it was expected that the bench would pass its orders (either way), today.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"But the bench did not pass any order today. Instead it said that it would rehear the matter, when the High Court will reopen after summer vacation. \"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"DMK","slug":"dmk","id":"2Dy9v6ebgSsv"},{"name":"karunanidhi","slug":"karunanidhi","id":"DQvG5rc6mQL8"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-06-02T15:21:05.037800+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"0206202202LGM3","cleanText":"Chennai, June 2 (PTI) There will be no unveiling of the statue of former Chief Minister and DMK supremo late M Karunanidhi on the occasion of his birth anniversary celebrations on June 3 in Tiruvannamalai, as the Madras High Court did not pass any order on a related matter on Thursday and the stay already given is still in force.A vacation bench of Justices M S Ramesh and Mohammed Shaffiq said today that it would rehear the matter on June 6.G Karthick of Chennai had filed a PIL petition praying for a direction to authorities concerned to remove the encroachment in Vengikkal village in Tiruvannamalai district and its surrounding areas.The plea alleged that A Rajendran owned land measuring just about 92-1/2 sq. ft. However, in collusion with government authorities, secured patta for area over and above that he owned. In the encroached portion, attempts were being made to install a statue of late leader Karunanidhi, which would cause greater inconvenience to the public at large. The other respondents in the petition included an educational trust and state minister E V Velu.When the matter came up on May 18, the Additional Advocate-General had objected to the petition by stating that there was no illegality in the matter. The writ petition was not maintainable as the petitioner, a resident of Chennai, had no locus to file the petition, he had contended.Considering the allegations and counter allegations, the then vacation bench of Justices S M Subramaniam and J Sathya Narayana Prasad directed the authorities and the parties concerned to maintain status-quo in the matter.Subsequently, when the matter came up last week, the Collector stated that he had to collect details from the local SP, DRO, Highways divisional engineer, RDO, Tahsildar and the BDO, for which more time was required. Hence, he prayed for more time.And the bench granted an order of interim injunction restraining the Jeeva Educational Trust, by its managing trustee E V Kumaran, son of minister Velu and Velu himself, in any way laying or erecting the statue or putting up any further construction in the property in question, pending disposal of the petition.When the matter came up for further hearing on June 1, the DMK impleaded itself as a party respondent in the case and argued against the PIL before the present bench of Justices Ramesh and Mohammed Shafiq.The bench was told that there was no encroachment on public or private land, as alleged by the petitioner. The statue would be erected within the confined area of patta land. And the bench reserved its orders on June 1.As the unveiling of the statue was scheduled to be held on June 3, the birth anniversary of Karunanidhi, it was expected that the bench would pass its orders (either way), today.But the bench did not pass any order today. Instead it said that it would rehear the matter, when the High Court will reopen after summer vacation.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"DMK,Tiruvannamalai,PIL,Karunanidhi,M Karunanidhi,the Madras High Court,Justices M S Ramesh,Mohammed Shaffiq,Vengikkal village,Rajendran","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-02T15:21:04.454853+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"NHj3Ani3TBiv","slug":"english/chidambaram-says-bjp-led-centre-fears-congress-partys-ideology","title":"Chidambaram says BJP-led Centre fears Congress party's ideology","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-05-30T11:18:05.950852+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1653909485.028252, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Chennai, May 30 (PTI) Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday said the BJP-led Central government feared his party's ideology and not him.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Chidambaram declined to comment on voices of discontent within his party over the choice of candidates for the June 10 Rajya Sabha biennial polls.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Speaking to reporters after filing his nomination with authorities here for the Rajya Sabha polls from Tamil Nadu, the senior leader thanked Chief Minister M K Stalin and other allies of the DMK-Congress combine, including the Left parties. He said he has filed the nomination with all their support.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The nomination was submitted to authorities in the presence of all Tamil Nadu Congress leaders, including TN Congress Committee president K S Alagiri and Congress legislature party leader K Selvaperunthagai, he said hinting at unity in the state unit over his choice.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" When this was conveyed to party top leader Sonia Gandhi, she expressed her happiness and appreciation, Chidambaram said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Asked on recent CBI searches in premises related to his son and party MP Karti Chidambaram, the Congress leader said there was no necessity to express fresh views on Central agencies including the Enforcement Directorate.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" He referred to matters like the Aryan Khan drugs case and said people have already drawn their own conclusions. \\\"Come to your own conclusion.\\\" On why the Central government should be 'afraid' of him, Chidambaram said he did not feel that way. \\\"Why they should fear me ? Am I a lion or tiger? I am a human being, but a man reflecting the Congress party,\\\" he said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Chidambaram said he championed the party's ideology in his writings and speeches. \\\"I don't think they are afraid of me...they fear the Congress party's ideology.\\\" To a question on the use of word 'union,' instead of Centre by the DMK, he said the Constitution uses the word 'union' and not the Central government.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" To a question on voices of discontent within the party in picking the 10 candidates for the polls to the Upper House, Chidambaram said, \\\"There are only 10 seats that we can win, they can give it to only 10 candidates, what will you do?\\\" On 'much more qualified candidates in other states' not given an opportunity, he asked, \\\"How can I comment on that? I am not selecting the candidates, the Congress party selects the candidates. There are a number of qualified candidates, for example, I would be the first to say that there are many candidates more qualified than me in Congress party in India.\\\" On BJP's allegation on forced conversion attempts (by some Christian groups), Chidambaram said he studied in Christian institutions like many others. \\\"This is an absurd, false accusation,\\\" he added.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"There are hundreds and thousands of children who are studying in Christian schools. There are several generations which have benefitted from Christian schools and colleges. Nobody has attempted to convert anyone. This is a false accusation. This must be nipped in the bud and I am sure the people of Tamil Nadu will nip it in the bud,\\\" the former Union minister said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" When asked why the BJP was coming up with such allegations, he said, \\\"You could have asked the Prime Minister when he was here.\\\" Earlier, Chidambaram called on Chief Minister M K Stalin here and thanked him.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" There are six vacancies from Tamil Nadu for the June 10 biennial Rajya Sabha polls. DMK's three nominees -- K R N Rajeshkumar, Thanjai Su Kalyanasundaram and R Girirajan -- have already filed their nominations. The DMK had allotted one seat to its ally, the Congress.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Besides Chidambaram, AIADMK's C Ve Shanmugam and R Dharmar submitted their nominations on Monday. All the six candidates are expected to be declared unopposed on June 3, the last date for withdrawal of candidature. \"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"Congress","slug":"congress","id":"KGrnteP5qPtc"},{"name":"Tamilnadu","slug":"tamilnadu","id":"gnnFxaHIC2iq"},{"name":"DMK","slug":"dmk","id":"2Dy9v6ebgSsv"},{"name":"RajyaSabha","slug":"rajyasabha","id":"p2dlZQDpND1f"},{"name":"MKStalin","slug":"mkstalin","id":"9CANkOqq2nI7"},{"name":"christian","slug":"christian","id":"1RrrvfLI8u9c"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-05-30T11:18:05.950857+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"3005202230MDS5","cleanText":"Chennai, May 30 (PTI) Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday said the BJP-led Central government feared his party's ideology and not him. Chidambaram declined to comment on voices of discontent within his party over the choice of candidates for the June 10 Rajya Sabha biennial polls. Speaking to reporters after filing his nomination with authorities here for the Rajya Sabha polls from Tamil Nadu, the senior leader thanked Chief Minister M K Stalin and other allies of the DMK-Congress combine, including the Left parties. He said he has filed the nomination with all their support. The nomination was submitted to authorities in the presence of all Tamil Nadu Congress leaders, including TN Congress Committee president K S Alagiri and Congress legislature party leader K Selvaperunthagai, he said hinting at unity in the state unit over his choice. When this was conveyed to party top leader Sonia Gandhi, she expressed her happiness and appreciation, Chidambaram said. Asked on recent CBI searches in premises related to his son and party MP Karti Chidambaram, the Congress leader said there was no necessity to express fresh views on Central agencies including the Enforcement Directorate. He referred to matters like the Aryan Khan drugs case and said people have already drawn their own conclusions. Come to your own conclusion. On why the Central government should be 'afraid' of him, Chidambaram said he did not feel that way. Why they should fear me ? Am I a lion or tiger? I am a human being, but a man reflecting the Congress party, he said. Chidambaram said he championed the party's ideology in his writings and speeches. I don't think they are afraid of me...they fear the Congress party's ideology. To a question on the use of word 'union,' instead of Centre by the DMK, he said the Constitution uses the word 'union' and not the Central government. To a question on voices of discontent within the party in picking the 10 candidates for the polls to the Upper House, Chidambaram said, There are only 10 seats that we can win, they can give it to only 10 candidates, what will you do? On 'much more qualified candidates in other states' not given an opportunity, he asked, How can I comment on that? I am not selecting the candidates, the Congress party selects the candidates. There are a number of qualified candidates, for example, I would be the first to say that there are many candidates more qualified than me in Congress party in India. On BJP's allegation on forced conversion attempts (by some Christian groups), Chidambaram said he studied in Christian institutions like many others. This is an absurd, false accusation, he added. There are hundreds and thousands of children who are studying in Christian schools. There are several generations which have benefitted from Christian schools and colleges. Nobody has attempted to convert anyone. This is a false accusation. This must be nipped in the bud and I am sure the people of Tamil Nadu will nip it in the bud, the former Union minister said. When asked why the BJP was coming up with such allegations, he said, You could have asked the Prime Minister when he was here. Earlier, Chidambaram called on Chief Minister M K Stalin here and thanked him. There are six vacancies from Tamil Nadu for the June 10 biennial Rajya Sabha polls. DMK's three nominees -- K R N Rajeshkumar, Thanjai Su Kalyanasundaram and R Girirajan -- have already filed their nominations. The DMK had allotted one seat to its ally, the Congress. Besides Chidambaram, AIADMK's C Ve Shanmugam and R Dharmar submitted their nominations on Monday. 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The former chief minister, criticising the ruling DMK, said the plan would affect the traders, farmers and public and such a practice was not followed by any other State in the country. Traders have informed that due to the levy of one per cent market cess, farmers will be affected in the first place and secondly, traders themselves during purchase of the produce and the public too will be affected, he said in a statement here. Panneerselvam said 27 sales committees were managing the 284 regulated markets in the State and traders have informed that an one per cent market cess would be charged from them in the sale value of the produce that takes place outside the regulated markets. This initiative by the government will not lead to an increase in the income of farmers. it will only lead to decrease and affect everyone, so I, on behalf of the AIADMK, strongly condemn this move, he said. 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Of the total income of the 31 regional parties during FY 2020-21, Rs 84.64 crore or 15.99 per cent was interest income, the report said.The total income of 29 out of the 31 parties decreased from Rs 800.26 crore in FY 2019-20 to Rs 520.492 crore in FY 2020-21, a fall of 34.96 per cent, it said.The ADR said there are 17 regional parties who have declared a part of their income as remaining unspent for FY 2020-21.Among the national parties, the audit report of the BJP for FY 2020-21 was unavailable on the ECI website at the time of preparation of this report, it added.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"ADR,New Delhi,poll rights group Association for Democratic Reforms,DMK,JDU,TRS","originalPublishedOn":"2022-05-27T12:39:04.216129+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"BXmz0ZCsu1XZ","slug":"english/aiadmk-names-rs-candidates","title":"AIADMK names RS candidates","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-05-26T07:12:04.532601+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1653549123.859729, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Chennai, May 26 (PTI) The Opposition AIADMK has announced two of its seniors as the party's candidates for the biennial elections to Rajya Sabha.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Former state Law Minister C Ve Shanmugam, who is the party's Villupuram district secretary and R Dharmar, former district secretary of Ramanathapuram and Mudukalathur panchayat union chairperson, have been named as the official candidates by AIADMK coordinator O Panneerselvam and co-coordinator K Palaniswamy on Wednesday night.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The announcement followed an hour-long discussion held at the party headquarters here along with deputy coordinators K P Munusamy and R Vaithilingam on Wednesday.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Of the six vacancies from the state, the ruling DMK and AIADMK have three retiring members each.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" AIADMK's A Navaneethakrishnan, S R Balasubramoniyan and A Vijayakumar are the three MPs, whose term of office would expire.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The DMK has named three candidates for the RS polls and announced allotment of a seat to key ally, the Congress party.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" In view of the strength of DMK and its allies (159, including the Speaker) and the AIADMK and its partners (75, including the PMK which has lauded the DMK-regime on several matters) in the 234-member Assembly, a contest appears unlikely and all the six vacancies are expected to be filled without a contest.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"On 12 May, the Election Commission announced biennial elections as the terms of 57 Rajya Sabha members from 15 states were due to expire during June-August 2022.\"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"DMK","slug":"dmk","id":"2Dy9v6ebgSsv"},{"name":"Villupuram","slug":"villupuram","id":"a1kedVrXk9B6"},{"name":"AIADMK","slug":"aiadmk","id":"qTdchBxtT14O"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-05-26T07:12:04.532606+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"2605202226MDS2","cleanText":"Chennai, May 26 (PTI) The Opposition AIADMK has announced two of its seniors as the party's candidates for the biennial elections to Rajya Sabha. Former state Law Minister C Ve Shanmugam, who is the party's Villupuram district secretary and R Dharmar, former district secretary of Ramanathapuram and Mudukalathur panchayat union chairperson, have been named as the official candidates by AIADMK coordinator O Panneerselvam and co-coordinator K Palaniswamy on Wednesday night. The announcement followed an hour-long discussion held at the party headquarters here along with deputy coordinators K P Munusamy and R Vaithilingam on Wednesday. Of the six vacancies from the state, the ruling DMK and AIADMK have three retiring members each. AIADMK's A Navaneethakrishnan, S R Balasubramoniyan and A Vijayakumar are the three MPs, whose term of office would expire. The DMK has named three candidates for the RS polls and announced allotment of a seat to key ally, the Congress party. In view of the strength of DMK and its allies (159, including the Speaker) and the AIADMK and its partners (75, including the PMK which has lauded the DMK-regime on several matters) in the 234-member Assembly, a contest appears unlikely and all the six vacancies are expected to be filled without a contest.On 12 May, the Election Commission announced biennial elections as the terms of 57 Rajya Sabha members from 15 states were due to expire during June-August 2022.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"DMK,C Ve Shanmugam,Villupuram,R Dharmar,Ramanathapuram,Mudukalathur,Panneerselvam,K Palaniswamy,K P Munusamy,AIADMK","originalPublishedOn":"2022-05-26T07:12:03.881397+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"rSZ6V1xmF0D8","slug":"english/aiadmk-demands-action-over-offensive-video-on-hindu-deity","title":"AIADMK demands action over offensive video on Hindu deity","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-05-25T08:09:05.146333+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1653466144.504606, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Chennai, May 25 (PTI) Condemning an abusive video on a Hindu deity, the main opposition AIADMK on Wednesday demanded that the DMK regime take legal action against a YouTube channel and those responsible for uploading the video clip.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The YouTube channel that posted the content should be banned immediately and steps should be taken to prevent recurrence of such incidents as inaction would affect communal harmony and lead to deterioration of law and order situation, the AIADMK said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Referring to protests by devotees of Lord Shiva embarking on a protest at the temple town of Chidambaram, AIADMK top leader O Panneerselvam said his party strongly condemned the video post that insulted the cosmic dance of Lord Nataraja, a form of Shiva.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"The criticism was uncivilised and derogatory and has hurt the sentiments of Hindus, he said in a statement.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The AIADMK would oppose insult to any religion, the Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly said, adding Chief Minister M K Stalin is common to those who have belief in God and atheists as well.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Panneerselvam, also a former Chief Minister, said tough action was taken during the AIADMK regime in 2020 against 'Karuppar Kootam' which denigrated the Kanda Sashti Kavacham, a prayer and song in praise of Lord Muruga.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The top AIADMK leader demanded that the DMK government take tough action against the YouTube Channel and people responsible for uploading it. \"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"AIADMK","slug":"aiadmk","id":"qTdchBxtT14O"},{"name":"DMK","slug":"dmk","id":"2Dy9v6ebgSsv"},{"name":"MKStalin","slug":"mkstalin","id":"9CANkOqq2nI7"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-05-25T08:09:05.146338+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"2505202225MES3","cleanText":"Chennai, May 25 (PTI) Condemning an abusive video on a Hindu deity, the main opposition AIADMK on Wednesday demanded that the DMK regime take legal action against a YouTube channel and those responsible for uploading the video clip. The YouTube channel that posted the content should be banned immediately and steps should be taken to prevent recurrence of such incidents as inaction would affect communal harmony and lead to deterioration of law and order situation, the AIADMK said. Referring to protests by devotees of Lord Shiva embarking on a protest at the temple town of Chidambaram, AIADMK top leader O Panneerselvam said his party strongly condemned the video post that insulted the cosmic dance of Lord Nataraja, a form of Shiva.The criticism was uncivilised and derogatory and has hurt the sentiments of Hindus, he said in a statement. The AIADMK would oppose insult to any religion, the Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly said, adding Chief Minister M K Stalin is common to those who have belief in God and atheists as well. Panneerselvam, also a former Chief Minister, said tough action was taken during the AIADMK regime in 2020 against 'Karuppar Kootam' which denigrated the Kanda Sashti Kavacham, a prayer and song in praise of Lord Muruga. 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While the increase was manifold, the tax cut was proportionately quite less, he alleged.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"He reiterated that last year his government had reduced the state tax on petrol by Rs 3 per litre which has led to a revenue loss of Rs 1,160 crore, which is the concession of the government to the people.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Fare-free travel in government run buses for women, waiver of jewel loan (less than 5 sovereigns) availed from cooperative banks, a cut of Rs 3 in milk prices and 1-lakh free power connections to farmers were among the several achievements Stalin listed.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The AIADMK top leader K Palaniswami despite being the Chief Minister for 4 years between 2017 and 2021 did nothing even for his own Edappadi Assembly constituency and there were a string of grievances, Stalin alleged.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The Dravidian model ideology, according to the ruling DMK is social justice driven and ensures holistic, all inclusive growth.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"This is not the government of a political party. 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Recently, the Tamil Nadu BJP had locked horns with the DMK government for banning a palanquin ritual of a Shaivite math. Later, the ban was revoked and the event was held. The Chief Minister alleged that the Central government usurped all the fiscal rights of the state governments to prevent the states from serving the people. The Tamil Nadu government has not yet received the Rs 21,761 crore due from the union government, he said. Stalin demanded that the Centre reduce its tax on fuel to the extent it was increased after assuming power in 2014. While the increase was manifold, the tax cut was proportionately quite less, he alleged.He reiterated that last year his government had reduced the state tax on petrol by Rs 3 per litre which has led to a revenue loss of Rs 1,160 crore, which is the concession of the government to the people. Fare-free travel in government run buses for women, waiver of jewel loan (less than 5 sovereigns) availed from cooperative banks, a cut of Rs 3 in milk prices and 1-lakh free power connections to farmers were among the several achievements Stalin listed. The AIADMK top leader K Palaniswami despite being the Chief Minister for 4 years between 2017 and 2021 did nothing even for his own Edappadi Assembly constituency and there were a string of grievances, Stalin alleged. The Dravidian model ideology, according to the ruling DMK is social justice driven and ensures holistic, all inclusive growth. This is not the government of a political party. This is the government of a race (Tamil), he said, adding he would never forget his 2021 Assembly poll promises and fulfill all such assurances. Stalin said this is the first time the Mettur Dam has been opened for Kuruvai (Short term paddy crop) cultivation in the month of May ever since the nation's independence. He accused the previous AIADMK regime of opening the dam according to their whims and fancies without any concern for the welfare of farmers. The CM opened the sluice gates of the dam near here earlier in the day.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"TN CM,Stalin,DMK,TN,Tamil Nadu,M K Stalin,Gyanvapi,Centre,AIADMK,K Palaniswami","originalPublishedOn":"2022-05-24T15:06:04.503648+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"TUZHXiS12A4J","slug":"english/keep-up-poll-promise-effect-cut-on-rates-of-petroleum-products-ops-tells-dmk","title":"Keep up poll promise, effect cut on rates of petroleum products, OPS tells DMK","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-05-22T07:45:05.557466+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1653205504.618712, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Chennai, May 22 (PTI) Tamil Nadu's main Opposition AIADMK, a BJP ally, on Sunday welcomed the Centre's move on slashing excise duty on petrol and diesel and urged the ruling DMK in the state to follow suit and implement its poll promise on reducing prices of the petroleum products to benefit people.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" AIADMK Coordinator O Panneerselvam said the Union government reducing excise duty on petrol by a record Rs 8 per litre and that on diesel by Rs 6 will help in cooling down the spiralling inflation and bring under control, the prices of essential commodities and fares of autorickshaws and taxis.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" He also lauded the central government for other measures including provision of Rs 200 subsidy to the poor who got cooking gas connection under the Ujjwala scheme, for 12 cylinders in a year.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" In a statement, the former CM, also known as OPS, urged the MK Stalin-led DMK government to now implement its promise regarding slashing fuel rates, made ahead of the 2021 Assembly polls and further benefit the citizens.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" In fact, prices of some of the vegetables in the state including tomato were above Rs 100 a kilo, he said, adding the DMK was duty-bound to fulfill its poll promises.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"Considering people's welfare and aimed at controlling prices, inflation and to bring down the losses faced by state-run transport corporations (which operate diesel-run buses) besides implementing the poll promise, the chief minister (Stalin) should reduce the price of petrol (by a further) Rs 2 and Rs 4 for diesel per litre and ensure justice for people,\\\" Panneerselvam urged.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The DMK government had last year effected VAT cut to enable the consumers a Rs 3 per litre cut in the price of petrol. It had promised to slash the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 5 and Rs 4 per litre, if elected to power, ahead of the April 2021 polls which it swept.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" If the DMK kept its word on slashing rates, the price of petrol and diesel will cost around Rs 99 and Rs 89, respectively, the AIADMK leader claimed.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" If the ruling DMK failed to do so, people will see it as \\\"yet another Dravidian model\\\", he sarcastically said, in an apparent reference to Stalin's oft-stated model of development taken forward by his government.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Panneerselvam also pointed to the Congress-ruled Rajasthan and LDF-headed Kerala announcing tax cuts following the Centre's move on Saturday. \"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"AIADMK","slug":"aiadmk","id":"qTdchBxtT14O"},{"name":"BJP","slug":"bjp","id":"cqfihWqpWO59"},{"name":"CM","slug":"cm","id":"LrdAPUIgzjOR"},{"name":"DMK","slug":"dmk","id":"2Dy9v6ebgSsv"},{"name":"stalin","slug":"stalin","id":"IfB0uDrNyXo8"},{"name":"Congress","slug":"congress","id":"KGrnteP5qPtc"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-05-22T07:45:05.557471+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"2205202222MDS3","cleanText":"Chennai, May 22 (PTI) Tamil Nadu's main Opposition AIADMK, a BJP ally, on Sunday welcomed the Centre's move on slashing excise duty on petrol and diesel and urged the ruling DMK in the state to follow suit and implement its poll promise on reducing prices of the petroleum products to benefit people. AIADMK Coordinator O Panneerselvam said the Union government reducing excise duty on petrol by a record Rs 8 per litre and that on diesel by Rs 6 will help in cooling down the spiralling inflation and bring under control, the prices of essential commodities and fares of autorickshaws and taxis. He also lauded the central government for other measures including provision of Rs 200 subsidy to the poor who got cooking gas connection under the Ujjwala scheme, for 12 cylinders in a year. In a statement, the former CM, also known as OPS, urged the MK Stalin-led DMK government to now implement its promise regarding slashing fuel rates, made ahead of the 2021 Assembly polls and further benefit the citizens. In fact, prices of some of the vegetables in the state including tomato were above Rs 100 a kilo, he said, adding the DMK was duty-bound to fulfill its poll promises. Considering people's welfare and aimed at controlling prices, inflation and to bring down the losses faced by state-run transport corporations (which operate diesel-run buses) besides implementing the poll promise, the chief minister (Stalin) should reduce the price of petrol (by a further) Rs 2 and Rs 4 for diesel per litre and ensure justice for people, Panneerselvam urged. The DMK government had last year effected VAT cut to enable the consumers a Rs 3 per litre cut in the price of petrol. It had promised to slash the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 5 and Rs 4 per litre, if elected to power, ahead of the April 2021 polls which it swept. If the DMK kept its word on slashing rates, the price of petrol and diesel will cost around Rs 99 and Rs 89, respectively, the AIADMK leader claimed. If the ruling DMK failed to do so, people will see it as yet another Dravidian model, he sarcastically said, in an apparent reference to Stalin's oft-stated model of development taken forward by his government. Panneerselvam also pointed to the Congress-ruled Rajasthan and LDF-headed Kerala announcing tax cuts following the Centre's move on Saturday.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"Panneerselvam,Tamil Nadu's,AIADMK,BJP,Ujjwala,CM,DMK,VAT,Stalin,Congress","originalPublishedOn":"2022-05-22T07:45:04.631939+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"sPLOveyTGtsi","slug":"english/stalin-says-steps-already-taken-to-increase-forest-cover-to-33-pc-in-tn","title":"Stalin says steps already taken to increase forest cover to 33 pc in TN","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-05-21T14:27:04.809923+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1653143224.157334, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Udhagamandalam (TN), May 21 (PTI) The Tamil Nadu government has already taken steps to increase the forest cover to 33 per cent from the present 20.27 per cent, as announced in the state budget, Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Saturday.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Similarly, the government is planning to modernise the Theppakadu elephant camp coming under Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in the Nilgiris district, Stalin said here while addressing an event organised to celebrate 200 years of founding this tourist town, popularly known as Ooty.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The over 100-year-old elephant camp is the oldest in Asia and there was huge scope for a detailed study for researchers about the captive elephants and steps to be taken to protect them, he said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Recollecting former chief minister and his father M Karunanidhi's contribution to the development and progress of Nilgiris district, Stalin said the DMK is a party that has always thought of the welfare of the people whether it is in power or not.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The DMK was active and was in the forefront during natural calamities like the floods in 2009, that claimed 50 deaths and loss of lives in landslide, and worked for the people, he said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" As far as farmers are concerned, Nilgiris district is producing strawberries, bananas, beans, cabbage, lettuce, spices, CTC tea and flowers, Stalin said adding that a processing centre would be set up here for the growers to engage in making value-added products for exports.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The Chief Minister also said those engaged in tourism activities like horse riding, cab driving and small traders will be brought under Tamil Nadu Unorganised Workers Welfare Board and provide benefits under it.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Stating that another major problem being faced by the people was regarding construction of houses under 17A Act, Stalin said he would discuss the issue with the ministers and officials in this regard. \"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"stalin","slug":"stalin","id":"IfB0uDrNyXo8"},{"name":"MKStalin","slug":"mkstalin","id":"9CANkOqq2nI7"},{"name":"DMK","slug":"dmk","id":"2Dy9v6ebgSsv"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-05-21T14:27:04.809928+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"2105202221MDS7","cleanText":"Udhagamandalam (TN), May 21 (PTI) The Tamil Nadu government has already taken steps to increase the forest cover to 33 per cent from the present 20.27 per cent, as announced in the state budget, Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Saturday. Similarly, the government is planning to modernise the Theppakadu elephant camp coming under Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in the Nilgiris district, Stalin said here while addressing an event organised to celebrate 200 years of founding this tourist town, popularly known as Ooty. The over 100-year-old elephant camp is the oldest in Asia and there was huge scope for a detailed study for researchers about the captive elephants and steps to be taken to protect them, he said. Recollecting former chief minister and his father M Karunanidhi's contribution to the development and progress of Nilgiris district, Stalin said the DMK is a party that has always thought of the welfare of the people whether it is in power or not. The DMK was active and was in the forefront during natural calamities like the floods in 2009, that claimed 50 deaths and loss of lives in landslide, and worked for the people, he said. As far as farmers are concerned, Nilgiris district is producing strawberries, bananas, beans, cabbage, lettuce, spices, CTC tea and flowers, Stalin said adding that a processing centre would be set up here for the growers to engage in making value-added products for exports. The Chief Minister also said those engaged in tourism activities like horse riding, cab driving and small traders will be brought under Tamil Nadu Unorganised Workers Welfare Board and provide benefits under it. Stating that another major problem being faced by the people was regarding construction of houses under 17A Act, Stalin said he would discuss the issue with the ministers and officials in this regard.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"Stalin,Nilgiris,Udhagamandalam,TN,M K Stalin,Mudumalai Tiger Reserve,M Karunanidhi's,DMK,Workers Welfare Board","originalPublishedOn":"2022-05-21T14:27:04.178042+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"hEvHayvec1mt","slug":"english/installation-of-former-cm-karunanidhi-statue-in-tiruvannamalai-stayed","title":"Installation of former CM Karunanidhi statue in Tiruvannamalai stayed","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-05-19T12:45:07.689227+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1652964307.193228, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Chennai, May 19 (PTI) The Madras High Court on Thursday restrained two persons, including a DMK minister, from making any arrangement for installing the statue of former Chief Minister, the later M Karunanidhi at a public place in Tiruvannamalai.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\t Since the Tiruvannamalai Collector did not file a sworn affidavit after consulting his subordinates and prayed for more time to do so as directed yesterday, a vacation bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday gave the direction.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\t The bench of Justices S M Subramaniam and J Sathya Narayana Prasad granted the interim injunction when the PIL petition from G Karthick came up for further hearing today.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\t The petition prayed for a direction to the authorities concerned to remove the encroachment in Vengikkal village in Tiruvannamalai district and its surrounding areas. It alleged that A Rajendran, who was owning a land measuring 92-1/2 sq. ft., in collusion with the government authorities, secured patta over and above the land owned by him. In the encroached portion, attempts were being made to put up the construction, which would cause greater inconvenience to the public at large. The other respondents in the petition included the name of an educational trust and DMK minister E V Velu.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\t However, the Additional Advocate General objected to the petition by stating that there was no illegality in the matter. The writ petition was not maintainable as the petitioner had no locus to file the petition, he added.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\t Considering the allegations and counter allegations, the bench on May 18 observed that the petitioner had raised serious allegations regarding the encroachment, which would cause inconvenience to the public at large, more so, the alleged encroachment was a place, which was being used by lakhs of people for the holy 'girivalam' in Tiruvannamalai. \\tFurther, it was contended there was a possibility of heavy traffic congestion, in the event of allowing the construction to be put up in that location and other grounds were also raised regarding the flow of water and floods during monsoon season. The bench directed the Collector to conduct an inspection, ascertain the facts and file a report in the form of sworn affidavit as to whether there was any encroachment in that locality and file the same by Thursday and had directed for status-quo till then.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\t When the matter came up today, the Collector stated that he has to collect details from the local SP, DRO, Highways divisional engineer, RDO, Tahsildar and the BDO, for which more time is required. Hence, he prayed for more time.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\t In view of the facts and circumstances, the judges said that they are inclined to grant an order of interim injunction restraining the Jeeva Educational Trust, by its managing trustee E V Kumaran, son of minister E V Velu and Velu himself in any way laying or erecting a statue or putting up any further construction in the property in question, pending disposal of the petition. \"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"DMK","slug":"dmk","id":"2Dy9v6ebgSsv"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-05-19T12:45:07.689232+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"1905202219SRG3","cleanText":"Chennai, May 19 (PTI) The Madras High Court on Thursday restrained two persons, including a DMK minister, from making any arrangement for installing the statue of former Chief Minister, the later M Karunanidhi at a public place in Tiruvannamalai. Since the Tiruvannamalai Collector did not file a sworn affidavit after consulting his subordinates and prayed for more time to do so as directed yesterday, a vacation bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday gave the direction. The bench of Justices S M Subramaniam and J Sathya Narayana Prasad granted the interim injunction when the PIL petition from G Karthick came up for further hearing today. The petition prayed for a direction to the authorities concerned to remove the encroachment in Vengikkal village in Tiruvannamalai district and its surrounding areas. It alleged that A Rajendran, who was owning a land measuring 92-1/2 sq. ft. in collusion with the government authorities, secured patta over and above the land owned by him. In the encroached portion, attempts were being made to put up the construction, which would cause greater inconvenience to the public at large. The other respondents in the petition included the name of an educational trust and DMK minister E V Velu. However, the Additional Advocate General objected to the petition by stating that there was no illegality in the matter. The writ petition was not maintainable as the petitioner had no locus to file the petition, he added. Considering the allegations and counter allegations, the bench on May 18 observed that the petitioner had raised serious allegations regarding the encroachment, which would cause inconvenience to the public at large, more so, the alleged encroachment was a place, which was being used by lakhs of people for the holy 'girivalam' in Tiruvannamalai. Further, it was contended there was a possibility of heavy traffic congestion, in the event of allowing the construction to be put up in that location and other grounds were also raised regarding the flow of water and floods during monsoon season. The bench directed the Collector to conduct an inspection, ascertain the facts and file a report in the form of sworn affidavit as to whether there was any encroachment in that locality and file the same by Thursday and had directed for status-quo till then. When the matter came up today, the Collector stated that he has to collect details from the local SP, DRO, Highways divisional engineer, RDO, Tahsildar and the BDO, for which more time is required. Hence, he prayed for more time. In view of the facts and circumstances, the judges said that they are inclined to grant an order of interim injunction restraining the Jeeva Educational Trust, by its managing trustee E V Kumaran, son of minister E V Velu and Velu himself in any way laying or erecting a statue or putting up any further construction in the property in question, pending disposal of the petition.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"Tiruvannamalai,DMK,The Madras High Court,M Karunanidhi,the Tiruvannamalai Collector,the Madras High Court,Justices S M Subramaniam,PIL,Vengikkal village,the Additional Advocate General","originalPublishedOn":"2022-05-19T12:45:07.206358+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"hKRcWO0RIjqx","slug":"english/cong-holds-silent-protest-against-perarivalans-release-bjp-slams-rival-for-double-standards","title":"Cong holds silent protest against Perarivalan's release, BJP slams rival for 'double standards'","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-05-19T12:33:08.514767+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1652963587.775398, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Chennai, May 19 (PTI) Opposing the release of Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convicts, the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) on Thursday held silent protest in several parts of the state while the BJP accused the grand old party of adopting double standards in the issue.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The Congress party said its stand against AG Perarivalan's release and key ally DMK supporting it would not affect ties between the 2 partners. Days ago, the ruling DMK allotted a Rajya Sabha seat to the national party and the Congress is expected to announce its nominee soon.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Both the Congress and BJP, however, converged on their opposition to Perarivalan's release. The two parties said Perarivalan was not declared 'not guilty' by the Supreme Court and his release was only judicial in nature. Also, both the national rivals sought to know about 'justice for the victims' in the assassination case.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The Congress party workers covered their mouth using white clothes and held protests in several parts of the state. TNCC president K S Alagiri led the protest at Chidambaram in Cuddalore District.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Speaking to reporters Alagiri said the Supreme Court has not held that Perarivalan was not guilty of offence and that he has no connection to the Rajiv Gandhi assassination. The court has released him over legal aspects and the delay of Governor in taking a decision, he said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" An important argument of those who had backed Perarivalan's release was that he was a Tamilian, the TNCC leader said and demanded to know if it was 'justice' to demand and get released a man guilty of killing just because he happened to be a Tamilian.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" When there were countless Tamilians in jail why the same logic was not being extended to them but applied only to Rajiv case convicts, he asked.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" To a question, Alagiri said if the same logic was used, all convicts should be out of prison and the same question would also be posed in respect of Muslim prisoners convicted in the Coimbatore bomb blast case of 1998.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"It applies to Coimbatore too. If you are releasing them (Rajiv case convicts), why are you keeping them (Muslim convicts) in jail,\\\" he asked.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" On the likelihood of the release 6 others in the Rajiv case, he said, \\\"it will lead to wrongs, there will be a deterioration in law and order and people will not accept it.\\\" It will be a setback to those who make such efforts, the Congress leader said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Asked if the Perarivalan release issue would affect the DMK-Congress ties, Alagiri said each political party has a stand and 'we are telling you our stand and they are stating their stance.' Neither the Congress party nor the DMK (or other allies) would prevail upon others to alter or change their stand on issues, Alagiri said apparently indicating that it would not affect the relationship between the allies.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" On 7 November 2020, Alagiri had said that \\\"if the court announces the release of seven Rajiv case convicts we will accept it\\\".\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" However, political parties rooting for their release is unacceptable, Alagiri had said adding only the judiciary should decide on remission of sentences.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" BJP state unit chief K Annamalai said though Perarivalan has been set free by the Supreme Court using its powers unders Article 142, he and other convicts are not people who should be 'celebrated.' Stating that the BJP does not believe in malice, he said 'now that he is set free, let Perarivalan live his life', however the DMK should not set a wrong example to future generations by 'celebrating' such people.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Both Annamalai and Alagiri said that along with Rajiv Gandhi, '17 others' were killed including police personnel and \\\"don't such victims deserve justice\\\", they asked.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Annamalai, addressing a press conference at BJP state headquarters 'Kamalalayam', here condemned 'portrayal' of convicts as those who have done sacrifices and made achievements.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The BJP leader said: \\\"We should not forget the history, what happened on our soil and it must never be forgotten that they are convicted...a former Prime Minister was assassinated in the Tamil land.\\\" In reference to Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convicts, no court ever said that they are not guilty, he said and reiterated that the party accepts the SC verdict.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Annamalai slammed the DMK for allegedly projecting as if Perarivalan was released following his acquittal in the Rajiv case and for getting into a 'celebratory' mode. He hit out at Chief Minister M K Stalin for meeting Perarivalan.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Targeting the Congress party, he accused the national rival for adopting 'double standards' on the issue, and thereby fooling the people.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Mocking at the TNCC for holding a silent protest 'for an hour,' Annamalai ridiculed the Congress for accepting a Rajya Sabha seat from the DMK under such circumstances and this was nothing but 'fooling' the people.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Rajiv Gandhi was a top Congress leader and a former Prime Minister and such a leader was killed and if the national party is serious about its commitment to its ideology, it should \\\"withdraw its support to the DMK government\\\", Annamalai said. \\\"There cannot be a bigger ideological challenge to the Congress party than this,\\\" he said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Since the DMK has a full majority in the Assembly and is not dependent on Congress for its survival, the Saffron party leader's comment is seen as demanding its rival to sever its ties with the ruling Dravidian party. Annamalai accused the Congress and its leaders including Sonia Gandhi and Alagiri of adopting double standards on the issue of release of Rajiv case convicts. \\\"As the regards the BJP, the 7 Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convicts are guilty. There is no second opinion about it,\\\" Annamalai said. 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The Congress party said its stand against AG Perarivalan's release and key ally DMK supporting it would not affect ties between the 2 partners. Days ago, the ruling DMK allotted a Rajya Sabha seat to the national party and the Congress is expected to announce its nominee soon. Both the Congress and BJP, however, converged on their opposition to Perarivalan's release. The two parties said Perarivalan was not declared 'not guilty' by the Supreme Court and his release was only judicial in nature. Also, both the national rivals sought to know about 'justice for the victims' in the assassination case. The Congress party workers covered their mouth using white clothes and held protests in several parts of the state. TNCC president K S Alagiri led the protest at Chidambaram in Cuddalore District. Speaking to reporters Alagiri said the Supreme Court has not held that Perarivalan was not guilty of offence and that he has no connection to the Rajiv Gandhi assassination. The court has released him over legal aspects and the delay of Governor in taking a decision, he said. An important argument of those who had backed Perarivalan's release was that he was a Tamilian, the TNCC leader said and demanded to know if it was 'justice' to demand and get released a man guilty of killing just because he happened to be a Tamilian. When there were countless Tamilians in jail why the same logic was not being extended to them but applied only to Rajiv case convicts, he asked. To a question, Alagiri said if the same logic was used, all convicts should be out of prison and the same question would also be posed in respect of Muslim prisoners convicted in the Coimbatore bomb blast case of 1998. It applies to Coimbatore too. If you are releasing them (Rajiv case convicts), why are you keeping them (Muslim convicts) in jail, he asked. On the likelihood of the release 6 others in the Rajiv case, he said, it will lead to wrongs, there will be a deterioration in law and order and people will not accept it. It will be a setback to those who make such efforts, the Congress leader said. Asked if the Perarivalan release issue would affect the DMK-Congress ties, Alagiri said each political party has a stand and 'we are telling you our stand and they are stating their stance.' Neither the Congress party nor the DMK (or other allies) would prevail upon others to alter or change their stand on issues, Alagiri said apparently indicating that it would not affect the relationship between the allies. On 7 November 2020, Alagiri had said that if the court announces the release of seven Rajiv case convicts we will accept it. However, political parties rooting for their release is unacceptable, Alagiri had said adding only the judiciary should decide on remission of sentences. BJP state unit chief K Annamalai said though Perarivalan has been set free by the Supreme Court using its powers unders Article 142, he and other convicts are not people who should be 'celebrated.' Stating that the BJP does not believe in malice, he said 'now that he is set free, let Perarivalan live his life', however the DMK should not set a wrong example to future generations by 'celebrating' such people. Both Annamalai and Alagiri said that along with Rajiv Gandhi, '17 others' were killed including police personnel and don't such victims deserve justice, they asked. Annamalai, addressing a press conference at BJP state headquarters 'Kamalalayam', here condemned 'portrayal' of convicts as those who have done sacrifices and made achievements. The BJP leader said: We should not forget the history, what happened on our soil and it must never be forgotten that they are convicted...a former Prime Minister was assassinated in the Tamil land. In reference to Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convicts, no court ever said that they are not guilty, he said and reiterated that the party accepts the SC verdict. Annamalai slammed the DMK for allegedly projecting as if Perarivalan was released following his acquittal in the Rajiv case and for getting into a 'celebratory' mode. He hit out at Chief Minister M K Stalin for meeting Perarivalan. Targeting the Congress party, he accused the national rival for adopting 'double standards' on the issue, and thereby fooling the people. Mocking at the TNCC for holding a silent protest 'for an hour,' Annamalai ridiculed the Congress for accepting a Rajya Sabha seat from the DMK under such circumstances and this was nothing but 'fooling' the people. Rajiv Gandhi was a top Congress leader and a former Prime Minister and such a leader was killed and if the national party is serious about its commitment to its ideology, it should withdraw its support to the DMK government, Annamalai said. There cannot be a bigger ideological challenge to the Congress party than this, he said. Since the DMK has a full majority in the Assembly and is not dependent on Congress for its survival, the Saffron party leader's comment is seen as demanding its rival to sever its ties with the ruling Dravidian party. Annamalai accused the Congress and its leaders including Sonia Gandhi and Alagiri of adopting double standards on the issue of release of Rajiv case convicts. As the regards the BJP, the 7 Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convicts are guilty. There is no second opinion about it, Annamalai said. The other six are V Sriharan alias Murugan, T Suthendraraja alias Santhan, Jayakumar, Robert Payas, P Ravichandaran and Nalini, and all of them are in jail since 1991. Meanwhile, Perarivalan, who had earlier visited leaders including Stalin and former chief minister K Palaniswami to thank them for the efforts to get him released, called on MDMK founder Vaiko here on Thursday and thanked him for his support.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"Congress,Perarivalan,Alagiri,Rajiv Gandhi,DMK,the Supreme Court,BJP,the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee,The Congress party,AG Perarivalan's","originalPublishedOn":"2022-05-19T12:33:07.793820+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"RnteS5oCSmGY","slug":"english/collector-told-to-ascertain-facts-on-encroachment-of-public-land-for-former-cm-statue","title":"Collector told to ascertain facts on encroachment of public land for former CM statue","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-05-18T13:00:06.299151+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1652878805.713774, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Chennai, May 18 (PTI) The Madras High Court on Wednesday directed the Tiruvannamalai district Collector to inspect and ascertain the facts on alleged encroachment of public land for installing former Chief Minister, the late M Karunanidhi's statue there and file a report before the court on May 19.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" A vacation bench of Justices S M Subramaniam and J Sathya Narayana Prasad, who gave the direction while entertaining a writ petition from G Karthick, also directed the authorities concerned to maintain status-quo on the issue.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The PIL petition prayed for a direction to the authorities concerned to remove the encroachment in Vengikkal village in Tiruvannamalai district and its surrounding areas.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" According to petitioner, A Rajendran, who was owning a land measuring 92-1/2 sq. ft., in collusion with government authorities, secured patta (land deed) over and above the land owned by him. In the encroached portion, attempts are being made to put up the construction, which would cause greater inconvenience to the public at large. The other respondents in the petition included the name of DMK minister E V Velu. However, the Additional Advocate General objected to the petition by stating that there is no illegality in the matter. The writ petition itself is not maintainable on the ground that the petitioner has no locus to file the petition in respect of such issues, where he has no connection at all, he added.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Considering the allegations and counter allegations, the bench said it was of the opinion the petitioner has raised serious allegations regarding the encroachment, which will cause inconvenience to the public at large, more so, the alleged encroachment is a place which is being used by lakhs of people for the holy 'girivalam' in Tiruvannamalai. Further, it is contended that there is a possibility of heavy traffic congestion, in the event of allowing the construction to be put up in that location and other grounds are also raised regarding the flow of water and would flood the area during the monsoon season.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"This being the factum established, the district Collector is directed to conduct an inspection, ascertain the facts as on today (May 18) and file a report in the form of sworn affidavit as to whether there is any encroachment in that locality or not and file the same by tomorrow before this court. Till such time, status-quo shall be maintained,\\\" the judge added. \"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"CM","slug":"cm","id":"LrdAPUIgzjOR"},{"name":"DMK","slug":"dmk","id":"2Dy9v6ebgSsv"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-05-18T13:00:06.299156+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"1805202218SRG5","cleanText":"Chennai, May 18 (PTI) The Madras High Court on Wednesday directed the Tiruvannamalai district Collector to inspect and ascertain the facts on alleged encroachment of public land for installing former Chief Minister, the late M Karunanidhi's statue there and file a report before the court on May 19. A vacation bench of Justices S M Subramaniam and J Sathya Narayana Prasad, who gave the direction while entertaining a writ petition from G Karthick, also directed the authorities concerned to maintain status-quo on the issue. The PIL petition prayed for a direction to the authorities concerned to remove the encroachment in Vengikkal village in Tiruvannamalai district and its surrounding areas. According to petitioner, A Rajendran, who was owning a land measuring 92-1/2 sq. ft. in collusion with government authorities, secured patta (land deed) over and above the land owned by him. In the encroached portion, attempts are being made to put up the construction, which would cause greater inconvenience to the public at large. The other respondents in the petition included the name of DMK minister E V Velu. However, the Additional Advocate General objected to the petition by stating that there is no illegality in the matter. The writ petition itself is not maintainable on the ground that the petitioner has no locus to file the petition in respect of such issues, where he has no connection at all, he added. Considering the allegations and counter allegations, the bench said it was of the opinion the petitioner has raised serious allegations regarding the encroachment, which will cause inconvenience to the public at large, more so, the alleged encroachment is a place which is being used by lakhs of people for the holy 'girivalam' in Tiruvannamalai. Further, it is contended that there is a possibility of heavy traffic congestion, in the event of allowing the construction to be put up in that location and other grounds are also raised regarding the flow of water and would flood the area during the monsoon season. This being the factum established, the district Collector is directed to conduct an inspection, ascertain the facts as on today (May 18) and file a report in the form of sworn affidavit as to whether there is any encroachment in that locality or not and file the same by tomorrow before this court. Till such time, status-quo shall be maintained, the judge added.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"CM,Tiruvannamalai,The Madras High Court,M Karunanidhi's,Justices S M Subramaniam,Narayana Prasad,G Karthick,PIL,Vengikkal village,DMK","originalPublishedOn":"2022-05-18T13:00:05.726539+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"4rquCWqsGOUO","slug":"english/the-tamil-sentiment-flicker-that-shaped-the-silent-movement-for-release-of-rajiv-case-convicts","title":"The Tamil sentiment flicker that shaped the silent movement for release of Rajiv case convicts","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-05-18T12:12:05.903775+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":0.9838709677419355,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1652875924.880141, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Chennai, May 18 (PTI) A G Perarivalan alias Arivu is now a free man following a legal battle, and that long fight provides scope for throwback moments of Tamil sentiments that propelled the struggle and backed by most political parties and successive governments in Tamil Nadu.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The clamour by pro-Tamil outfits for the release of Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convicts began well over a decade and their demand's undercurrent was that they were Tamil people who had championed the Tamil cause and have undergone punishment for decades.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"Ezhu Tamizhar Viduthalai,' which means 'The release of 7 Tamils' became a popular outcry over a period of time in Tamil Nadu.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The demand had the strong backing of Dravidian majors, the DMK and the AIADMK and the Tamil Nadu Congress, apparently in view of the sentiments involved was prompted to declare in 2020 that if the court announces the release of the 7 convicts it was acceptable to it. The Congress party had however said then that political parties demanding their release was completely unacceptable.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" On top of all such factors, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, during his election campaign last year in Puducherry had said he had forgiven those responsible for his father Rajiv Gandhi's killing.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The demand for their release was backed by almost all other parties including the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi. May 17 Movement is among the pro-Tamil outfits in Tamil Nadu.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The state unit of the BJP though opposed to their release, it became apparent over the years that the Saffron party too found it a touchy subject and tried its best to handle the matter in a subtle fashion.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The Tamil sentiment in the Rajiv case context stems from the sufferings of the Tamil people in Sri Lanka, political commentator M Bharat Kumar said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"The Tamil nationalists' argument is that the case against Perarivalan was fabricated and they see those convicted in this case as people who championed the Tamil cause and regard them as victims and hence a need to fight for their cause,\\\" he told PTI.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Since these convicts have also suffered punishment in the case, the demand for their release found acceptance with several other sections of people and their voices grew stronger, he said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"When this demand found acceptance and especially when it is associated with Tamil sentiments, the AIADMK and DMK have no choice but to back it,\\\" he said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"Tamil nationalist supporters also have pointed out repeatedly that late LTTE (now defunct) supremo V Prabhakaran had said in 2002 that the killing of Rajiv Gandhi was a tragic incident\\\", Kumar added.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Social media posts from the Tamil diaspora also showed jubilation over the release of Perarivalan and a new hope for the release of others in the case.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Naturally, all those sympathetic to the Tamil cause lent their support to the legal battle of the Rajiv case convicts.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Perarivalan, aged 19 when he was arrested in 1991 allegedly bought 2 batteries that went into the making of a bomb used for assassinating Rajiv Gandhi.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" V Sriharan alias Murugan, T Suthendraraja alias Santhan, Jayakumar, Robert Payas, P Ravichandaran and Nalini are in jail since 1991. Together with Arivu, they are the 7 people who are referred to as the '7 Tamils.' When late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa declared in 2014 that the sentences of life imprisonment of all the 7 Rajiv case convicts would be remitted and that they would be released, the then Congress-led UPA government knocked on the doors of the Supreme Court against that move.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" During the AIADMK regime (2011-21), the DMK exerted political pressure on the ruling party over the issue. In February 2021, K Palaniswami, who was then the Chief Minister accused the DMK of enacting a 'political drama' on the issue of release of seven convicts with an eye on assembly elections.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" An important background factor to the Tamil sentiment factor may be traced back to the 1980's.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"It may be recalled that there is still a perception among several sections of people in Tamil Nadu that then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi sending a peace keeping force (Indian Peace Keeping Force-IPKF to Srilanka), though well-intentioned resulted in 'brutalities' against the Tamil people.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" It was also alleged by some parties that the IPKF allegedly functioned in a one-sided fashion often siding with island nation authorities.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" A fear perception also emerged among some Tamil groups in Lanka that if the Congress party were to win the 1991 Lok Sabha polls in India, it may be detrimental to their interests.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" It is an open secret that AIADMK founder leader and late Chief Minister M G Ramachandran was very sympathetic to the Tamil cause in Sri Lanka and the violence unleashed against the Tamil people in the neighbouring country had a socio-political resonance in Tamil Nadu.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" In May 1999, the apex court had upheld the death sentence of four--Murugan, Santhan,Perarivalan and Nalini, commuted the death sentence of three to life, and freed the remaining 19.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" On April 19, 2000 a Cabinet meeting of the then DMK government recommended to then Governor Fathima Beevi to commute the death sentence of Nalini Sriharan to life imprisonment out of the total four people whose capital punishment was upheld by the Supreme Court.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The death sentence of remaining three convicts were commuted in February 2014 by the apex court on the ground of inordinate delay of 11 years in deciding on the mercy petitions.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Petitions of convicts seeking various reliefs saw a long legal battle both in the Madras High Court and the Supreme Court.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The AIADMK government took a Cabinet decision on September 9, 2018 and recommended to the Governor to release all the seven convicts.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Days after assuming office in 2021, Chief Minister M K Stalin had urged President Ram Nath Kovind to accept the recommendation made by the state government in 2018 and remit the life sentences of the seven Rajiv case convicts and direct their immediate release.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Despite such sentiments and efforts to get them released, all along the families of victims of the 1991 suicide bombing staunchly opposed their release.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated on May 21, 1991 by a woman suicide bomber Dhanu, just before the top Congress party leader was to address an election campaign at Sriperumbudur near here. \"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"Congress","slug":"congress","id":"KGrnteP5qPtc"},{"name":"RajivGandhi","slug":"rajivgandhi","id":"66uw1h1AtFwu"},{"name":"Tamil","slug":"tamil","id":"yhozRL4kAUVq"},{"name":"DMK","slug":"dmk","id":"2Dy9v6ebgSsv"},{"name":"AIADMK","slug":"aiadmk","id":"qTdchBxtT14O"},{"name":"SriLanka","slug":"srilanka","id":"mjdE0zWttiL5"},{"name":"Murugan","slug":"murugan","id":"KyK9VlvmiO51"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-05-18T12:12:05.903781+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"1805202218MDS12","cleanText":"Chennai, May 18 (PTI) A G Perarivalan alias Arivu is now a free man following a legal battle, and that long fight provides scope for throwback moments of Tamil sentiments that propelled the struggle and backed by most political parties and successive governments in Tamil Nadu. The clamour by pro-Tamil outfits for the release of Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convicts began well over a decade and their demand's undercurrent was that they were Tamil people who had championed the Tamil cause and have undergone punishment for decades. Ezhu Tamizhar Viduthalai,' which means 'The release of 7 Tamils' became a popular outcry over a period of time in Tamil Nadu. The demand had the strong backing of Dravidian majors, the DMK and the AIADMK and the Tamil Nadu Congress, apparently in view of the sentiments involved was prompted to declare in 2020 that if the court announces the release of the 7 convicts it was acceptable to it. The Congress party had however said then that political parties demanding their release was completely unacceptable. On top of all such factors, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, during his election campaign last year in Puducherry had said he had forgiven those responsible for his father Rajiv Gandhi's killing. The demand for their release was backed by almost all other parties including the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi. May 17 Movement is among the pro-Tamil outfits in Tamil Nadu. The state unit of the BJP though opposed to their release, it became apparent over the years that the Saffron party too found it a touchy subject and tried its best to handle the matter in a subtle fashion. The Tamil sentiment in the Rajiv case context stems from the sufferings of the Tamil people in Sri Lanka, political commentator M Bharat Kumar said. The Tamil nationalists' argument is that the case against Perarivalan was fabricated and they see those convicted in this case as people who championed the Tamil cause and regard them as victims and hence a need to fight for their cause, he told PTI. Since these convicts have also suffered punishment in the case, the demand for their release found acceptance with several other sections of people and their voices grew stronger, he said. When this demand found acceptance and especially when it is associated with Tamil sentiments, the AIADMK and DMK have no choice but to back it, he said. Tamil nationalist supporters also have pointed out repeatedly that late LTTE (now defunct) supremo V Prabhakaran had said in 2002 that the killing of Rajiv Gandhi was a tragic incident, Kumar added. Social media posts from the Tamil diaspora also showed jubilation over the release of Perarivalan and a new hope for the release of others in the case. Naturally, all those sympathetic to the Tamil cause lent their support to the legal battle of the Rajiv case convicts. Perarivalan, aged 19 when he was arrested in 1991 allegedly bought 2 batteries that went into the making of a bomb used for assassinating Rajiv Gandhi. V Sriharan alias Murugan, T Suthendraraja alias Santhan, Jayakumar, Robert Payas, P Ravichandaran and Nalini are in jail since 1991. Together with Arivu, they are the 7 people who are referred to as the '7 Tamils.' When late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa declared in 2014 that the sentences of life imprisonment of all the 7 Rajiv case convicts would be remitted and that they would be released, the then Congress-led UPA government knocked on the doors of the Supreme Court against that move. During the AIADMK regime (2011-21), the DMK exerted political pressure on the ruling party over the issue. In February 2021, K Palaniswami, who was then the Chief Minister accused the DMK of enacting a 'political drama' on the issue of release of seven convicts with an eye on assembly elections. An important background factor to the Tamil sentiment factor may be traced back to the 1980's.It may be recalled that there is still a perception among several sections of people in Tamil Nadu that then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi sending a peace keeping force (Indian Peace Keeping Force-IPKF to Srilanka), though well-intentioned resulted in 'brutalities' against the Tamil people. It was also alleged by some parties that the IPKF allegedly functioned in a one-sided fashion often siding with island nation authorities. A fear perception also emerged among some Tamil groups in Lanka that if the Congress party were to win the 1991 Lok Sabha polls in India, it may be detrimental to their interests. It is an open secret that AIADMK founder leader and late Chief Minister M G Ramachandran was very sympathetic to the Tamil cause in Sri Lanka and the violence unleashed against the Tamil people in the neighbouring country had a socio-political resonance in Tamil Nadu. In May 1999, the apex court had upheld the death sentence of four--Murugan, Santhan,Perarivalan and Nalini, commuted the death sentence of three to life, and freed the remaining 19. On April 19, 2000 a Cabinet meeting of the then DMK government recommended to then Governor Fathima Beevi to commute the death sentence of Nalini Sriharan to life imprisonment out of the total four people whose capital punishment was upheld by the Supreme Court. The death sentence of remaining three convicts were commuted in February 2014 by the apex court on the ground of inordinate delay of 11 years in deciding on the mercy petitions. Petitions of convicts seeking various reliefs saw a long legal battle both in the Madras High Court and the Supreme Court. The AIADMK government took a Cabinet decision on September 9, 2018 and recommended to the Governor to release all the seven convicts. Days after assuming office in 2021, Chief Minister M K Stalin had urged President Ram Nath Kovind to accept the recommendation made by the state government in 2018 and remit the life sentences of the seven Rajiv case convicts and direct their immediate release. Despite such sentiments and efforts to get them released, all along the families of victims of the 1991 suicide bombing staunchly opposed their release. Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated on May 21, 1991 by a woman suicide bomber Dhanu, just before the top Congress party leader was to address an election campaign at Sriperumbudur near here.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"Congress,Rajiv Gandhi,Tamil,DMK,AIADMK,Perarivalan,Rajiv,Sri Lanka,Murugan,Santhan","originalPublishedOn":"2022-05-18T12:12:04.897624+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"w8s5O6ypwJeJ","slug":"english/perarivalans-kin-on-cloud-nine-stalin-others-hail-sc-verdict","title":"Perarivalan's kin on cloud nine; Stalin, others hail SC verdict","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-05-18T11:51:06.471404+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":0.991304347826087,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1652874665.567176, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Jolarpettai (TN), May 18 (PTI) Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict A G Perarivalan on Wednesday celebrated the Supreme Court verdict directing his release by playing the Tamil percussion instrument 'Parai' and now wants to breathe the air of freedom before thinking about his future, as the apex court ruling put an end to his three-decade prison term.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The news of the apex court allowing him to walk free was received with great jubilation by his family, relatives and several pro-Tamil outfits in Tamil Nadu.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Political parties -- including the ruling DMK and opposition AIADMK, barring Congress, wholeheartedly welcomed the verdict, with the national party announcing a protest on Thursday against violence.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" TNCC President K S Alagiri said while \\\"we don't want to criticise\\\" the SC judgement, we want to affirm that they (the seven convicts) are murderers and not innocent.\\\" Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was killed by a suicide bomber of the LTTE at an election meeting in Tamil Nadu's Sriperumbudur in 1991. Perarivalan was charged with procuring batteries for the bomb used in Gandhi's assassination. He was 19 years old when he was arrested.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Initially handed capital punishment by a special court in Chennai which was later commuted to life term, Perarivalan said he was against death sentence.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"I firmly believe there is no need for capital punishment. Not just for mercy...many judges, including Supreme Court chief justices, have said so and there are many examples. Everybody is human,\\\" he said, with his mother Arputhammal and relatives by his side.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"I have just come out. It has been 31 years of legal battle. I have to breathe a bit. Give me some time,\\\" he said when reporters asked how did he feel as a \\\"free bird\\\" and what his future plans were.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"Many unknown people have supported us. I don't know many people. I thank all of them,\\\" an emotional Arputhammal said while recalling the \\\"31 year battle\\\" her son endured.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Perarivalan later played the 'Parai', an ancient percussion instrument seen as a part of the Tamil pride, in an obvious sign of celebrating his freedom.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Welcoming the judgement, Chief Minister M K Stalin said it could find a place in the \\\"justice-law-political-administrative history.\\\" He recalled that the state had placed firm arguments in the court on Perarivalan's plea before the SC.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The outcome of the case reflected the Tamil Nadu government's efforts to establish state's rights as it made clear that only the state government can decide on the matter and that the Governor could endorse its decision.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" While the AIADMK cabinet in 2018 had recommended the release of seven convicts in the case -- Murugan, Santhan, Perarivalan, Jayakumar, Robert Payas, Jayachandran and Nalini -- to then Governor Banwarilal Purohit, no decision had been taken on the matter, he said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Stalin also spoke to Arputhammal over the phone.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Later, speaking to reporters, he said the DMK had in its election manifesto ahead of the 2021 state assembly polls mentioned that it would strive for the release of the seven convicts.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Perarivalan has been released on humanitarian grounds and on the basis of human rights, which was welcome, he added. \\\"Though delayed, this is a historic verdict,\\\" Stalin said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Regarding the other six convicts, the government will hold discussions with legal experts on their release after going through the details of the judgement in today's case, the Chief Minister added.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The opposition AIADMK said Perarivalan's release was a result of the late chief minister J Jayalalithaa's \\\"grit, farsightedness and legal acumen.\\\" The efforts taken by her to secure the release of Perarivalan and six others, and the legal nuances put forth by her were not few, party coordinator O Panneerselvam and joint coordinator K Palaniswami said in a statement.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"Perarivalan being released by the Supreme Court after 30 years in jail gives joy, satisfaction and relief to the AIADMK,\\\" they added.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" They recalled her statement in the state assembly in February 2014 that if the Centre did not act on the matter quickly, the state government will release Perarivalan and the others as per a cabinet decision.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"The cabinet decision taken during the AIADMK regime is the base for today's Supreme Court decision. This is completely a victory for the AIADMK,\\\" the two leaders said, and urged the state government to take steps for the immediate release of the rest of the convicts.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" TNCC chief Alagiri said Perarivalan was only released on legal nuances. \\\"We don't want to criticise the apex court verdict. At the same time, we want to stress that the culprits are murderers and not innocent people,\\\" he said in a party statement.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Hitting back at arguments from certain quarters over the Tamil sentiments behind the support for the convicts, he said many Tamils are languishing in prison for over 20 years and asked why no voices were raised for their release as well.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" He exhorted Congress supporters to carry out a protest on Thursday by covering their mouth with white cloth and carry placards saying \\\"Let us oppose violence; murder is not an answer to difference of opinion.\\\" The hour-long protest should be held in important locations from 10 am.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" BJP state president K Annamalai said the party \\\"accepts\\\" the apex court verdict, saying the relief to Perarivalan was given by the SC based on its extraordinary power under Article 142. \\\"We also believe the Supreme Court will not allow compromising with our unity, security and integrity,\\\" he said in a tweet.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" CPI General Secretary D Raja said his party welcomed the verdict and pointed out at the long incarceration of Perarivalan. He also wanted the Governor to act in accordance with the Constitution and said the verdict raised many questions about the office of the gubernatorial post.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Political leaders, including MDMK founder Vaiko and PMK leader S Ramadoss, welcomed his release.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Just after the judgement was pronounced by the apex court releasing Perarivalan, relatives began arriving at his residence here. He offered sweets to Arputhammal.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" His sister and her family who hastened to meet and greet Perarivalan turned emotional and expressed great joy over his release. They hugged him and expressed their happiness.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Perarivalan's father Kuildasan expressed great happiness over his son's three-decade incarceration coming to an end.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" When reporters asked about his future plans, including wedding, Kuildasan said such matters will be discussed by the family.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Perarivalan, presently on bail, had been granted parole earlier on many occasions by the state government. \"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"AIADMK","slug":"aiadmk","id":"qTdchBxtT14O"},{"name":"SupremeCourt","slug":"supremecourt","id":"FnneUVErxtRr"},{"name":"RajivGandhi","slug":"rajivgandhi","id":"66uw1h1AtFwu"},{"name":"DMK","slug":"dmk","id":"2Dy9v6ebgSsv"},{"name":"Congress","slug":"congress","id":"KGrnteP5qPtc"},{"name":"stalin","slug":"stalin","id":"IfB0uDrNyXo8"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-05-18T11:51:06.471409+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"1805202218MDS11","cleanText":"Jolarpettai (TN), May 18 (PTI) Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict A G Perarivalan on Wednesday celebrated the Supreme Court verdict directing his release by playing the Tamil percussion instrument 'Parai' and now wants to breathe the air of freedom before thinking about his future, as the apex court ruling put an end to his three-decade prison term. The news of the apex court allowing him to walk free was received with great jubilation by his family, relatives and several pro-Tamil outfits in Tamil Nadu. Political parties -- including the ruling DMK and opposition AIADMK, barring Congress, wholeheartedly welcomed the verdict, with the national party announcing a protest on Thursday against violence. TNCC President K S Alagiri said while we don't want to criticise the SC judgement, we want to affirm that they (the seven convicts) are murderers and not innocent. Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was killed by a suicide bomber of the LTTE at an election meeting in Tamil Nadu's Sriperumbudur in 1991. Perarivalan was charged with procuring batteries for the bomb used in Gandhi's assassination. He was 19 years old when he was arrested. Initially handed capital punishment by a special court in Chennai which was later commuted to life term, Perarivalan said he was against death sentence. I firmly believe there is no need for capital punishment. Not just for mercy...many judges, including Supreme Court chief justices, have said so and there are many examples. Everybody is human, he said, with his mother Arputhammal and relatives by his side. I have just come out. It has been 31 years of legal battle. I have to breathe a bit. Give me some time, he said when reporters asked how did he feel as a free bird and what his future plans were. Many unknown people have supported us. I don't know many people. I thank all of them, an emotional Arputhammal said while recalling the 31 year battle her son endured. Perarivalan later played the 'Parai', an ancient percussion instrument seen as a part of the Tamil pride, in an obvious sign of celebrating his freedom. Welcoming the judgement, Chief Minister M K Stalin said it could find a place in the justice-law-political-administrative history. He recalled that the state had placed firm arguments in the court on Perarivalan's plea before the SC. The outcome of the case reflected the Tamil Nadu government's efforts to establish state's rights as it made clear that only the state government can decide on the matter and that the Governor could endorse its decision. While the AIADMK cabinet in 2018 had recommended the release of seven convicts in the case -- Murugan, Santhan, Perarivalan, Jayakumar, Robert Payas, Jayachandran and Nalini -- to then Governor Banwarilal Purohit, no decision had been taken on the matter, he said. Stalin also spoke to Arputhammal over the phone. Later, speaking to reporters, he said the DMK had in its election manifesto ahead of the 2021 state assembly polls mentioned that it would strive for the release of the seven convicts. Perarivalan has been released on humanitarian grounds and on the basis of human rights, which was welcome, he added. Though delayed, this is a historic verdict, Stalin said. Regarding the other six convicts, the government will hold discussions with legal experts on their release after going through the details of the judgement in today's case, the Chief Minister added. The opposition AIADMK said Perarivalan's release was a result of the late chief minister J Jayalalithaa's grit, farsightedness and legal acumen. The efforts taken by her to secure the release of Perarivalan and six others, and the legal nuances put forth by her were not few, party coordinator O Panneerselvam and joint coordinator K Palaniswami said in a statement. Perarivalan being released by the Supreme Court after 30 years in jail gives joy, satisfaction and relief to the AIADMK, they added. They recalled her statement in the state assembly in February 2014 that if the Centre did not act on the matter quickly, the state government will release Perarivalan and the others as per a cabinet decision. The cabinet decision taken during the AIADMK regime is the base for today's Supreme Court decision. This is completely a victory for the AIADMK, the two leaders said, and urged the state government to take steps for the immediate release of the rest of the convicts. TNCC chief Alagiri said Perarivalan was only released on legal nuances. We don't want to criticise the apex court verdict. At the same time, we want to stress that the culprits are murderers and not innocent people, he said in a party statement. Hitting back at arguments from certain quarters over the Tamil sentiments behind the support for the convicts, he said many Tamils are languishing in prison for over 20 years and asked why no voices were raised for their release as well. He exhorted Congress supporters to carry out a protest on Thursday by covering their mouth with white cloth and carry placards saying Let us oppose violence; murder is not an answer to difference of opinion. The hour-long protest should be held in important locations from 10 am. BJP state president K Annamalai said the party accepts the apex court verdict, saying the relief to Perarivalan was given by the SC based on its extraordinary power under Article 142. We also believe the Supreme Court will not allow compromising with our unity, security and integrity, he said in a tweet. CPI General Secretary D Raja said his party welcomed the verdict and pointed out at the long incarceration of Perarivalan. He also wanted the Governor to act in accordance with the Constitution and said the verdict raised many questions about the office of the gubernatorial post. Political leaders, including MDMK founder Vaiko and PMK leader S Ramadoss, welcomed his release. Just after the judgement was pronounced by the apex court releasing Perarivalan, relatives began arriving at his residence here. He offered sweets to Arputhammal. His sister and her family who hastened to meet and greet Perarivalan turned emotional and expressed great joy over his release. They hugged him and expressed their happiness. Perarivalan's father Kuildasan expressed great happiness over his son's three-decade incarceration coming to an end. When reporters asked about his future plans, including wedding, Kuildasan said such matters will be discussed by the family. Perarivalan, presently on bail, had been granted parole earlier on many occasions by the state government.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"Perarivalan,AIADMK,Supreme Court,Rajiv Gandhi,DMK,Congress,Stalin,the Supreme Court,Jolarpettai,TN","originalPublishedOn":"2022-05-18T11:51:05.586196+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"gXZ2CrJv66eK","slug":"english/power-surplus-in-tn-electricity-minister","title":"Power surplus in TN: Electricity Minister","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-05-15T14:54:05.598211+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1652626445.164401, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Coimbatore, May 15 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister Senthil Balaji on Sunday said the State now has become power-surplus and was supplying to other States.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" There was disruption in supply for two or three days because of the problem in transmission, he said, while speaking at a DMK meeting held here to throw light on the Dravidian model of governance.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Despite shortage of coal across the country, he said, Tamil Nadu has adequate power. 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There was disruption in supply for two or three days because of the problem in transmission, he said, while speaking at a DMK meeting held here to throw light on the Dravidian model of governance. Despite shortage of coal across the country, he said, Tamil Nadu has adequate power. This was achieved due to the Dravidian model of governance followed in the State, said the Minister.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"Senthil Balaji,DMK,Tamil Nadu","originalPublishedOn":"2022-05-15T14:54:05.177359+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"RC3rfAY3O3WC","slug":"english/dmk-names-nominees-for-rs-poll-allots-1-seat-to-ally-cong","title":"DMK names nominees for RS poll, allots 1 seat to ally Cong","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-05-15T10:12:06.060661+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1652609525.168872, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Chennai, May 15 (PTI) The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu on Sunday named three candidates for the biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha and announced allotment of a seat to key ally, the Congress party.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The ruling party has retained K R N Rajeshkumar, who was elected unopposed to the upper house last year in a bypoll. Of the six vacancies from the State, the DMK and the main opposition AIADMK have three retiring members each.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Thanjai Su Kalyanasundaram, a party veteran and district secretary of Thanjavur (North) district and party's legal wing secretary R Girirajan are the two other DMK candidates, DMK president and Chief Minister M K Stalin announced in a party release. One seat has been earmarked for ally Congress, the release said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Ahead of the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, DMK had informally agreed to give a Rajya Sabha seat to the Congress.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" DMK's T K S Elangovan, R S Bharathi and K R N Rajeshkumar are the three retirees. 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The ruling party has retained K R N Rajeshkumar, who was elected unopposed to the upper house last year in a bypoll. Of the six vacancies from the State, the DMK and the main opposition AIADMK have three retiring members each. Thanjai Su Kalyanasundaram, a party veteran and district secretary of Thanjavur (North) district and party's legal wing secretary R Girirajan are the two other DMK candidates, DMK president and Chief Minister M K Stalin announced in a party release. One seat has been earmarked for ally Congress, the release said. Ahead of the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, DMK had informally agreed to give a Rajya Sabha seat to the Congress. DMK's T K S Elangovan, R S Bharathi and K R N Rajeshkumar are the three retirees. AIADMK's A Navaneethakrishnan, S R Balasubramoniyan and A Vijayakumar are the three MPs, whose term of office would also expire. As regards the Congress, a tough fight is on to grab the lone seat allotted to it by the DMK. Supporters of leaders, including former Union Minister P Chidambaram, expect their leader to be picked by the party brass. Chidambaram's term of office, who was elected from Maharashtra to the upper house in 2016, ends in July 2022. Recently, Chidambaram called on Stalin here. The June 10 biennial elections would not alter the DMK's current strength of 10 in the upper house. The main opposition AIADMK, which now has 5 Rajya Sabha MPs is expected to announce its candidates to fill the other two current vacancies. Its strength is set to slide to four. In the AIADMK camp as well, there are a string of contenders for the two RS seats, including former Ministers, party sources said. In view of the strength of DMK and its allies (159, including the Speaker) and the AIADMK and its partners (75, including the PMK which has lauded the DMK-regime on several matters) in the 234-member Assembly, a contest appears unlikely and all the six vacancies are expected to be filled without a contest. 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Motorists could avoid three arterial junctions -- Medavakkam-Sholinganallur road, Mount-Medavakkam main road and Medavakkam-Mambakkam road.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The first flyover spanning 1.06 km helps motorists skip the Medavakkam-Sholinganallur road and Medavakkam-Mambakkam road, and along with it the Koyambedu flyover were inaugurated by the Chief Minister last year.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The inauguration on Friday marks the completion of the construction of two unidirectional three-lane flyovers on Velachery-Tambaram Radial road by the state highways department. With the opening of the twin flyovers, traffic congestion in Medavakkam and also the travelling time would get reduced considerably, a release said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Highways Minister E V Velu, MSME Minister T M Anbarasan, Health and Family Welfare Minister Ma Subramanian; Principal Secretary, Highways and Minor Ports, Dheeraj Kumar; and Chengalpattu Collector A R Rahul Nadh, were among those who participated in the inauguration.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Besides, CM Stalin also inaugurated 12 warehouses and office building of the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation built at Madhavaram in Tiruvallur district, Perungattur village in Tiruvannamalai district, Ellachipalayam in Erode district and Palladam block in Tiruppur district, at a total cost of Rs 35.82 crore, from the state secretariat here. These warehouses have a total capacity of 19,000 metric tonnes.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Later, speaking after solemnising the marriage of a DMK legislator's son here, the Chief Minister claimed that his government had accomplished in the first year of rule what an elected party would do during 10 years in power.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"It has been only a year since the regime change (in Tamil Nadu after the DMK trounced the AIADMK). But during this period, we have achieved manifold what could have been done during 10 years in power,\\\" Stalin said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" One such unique achievement is providing free travel pass for women to travel in government buses and this gesture immensely benefited them, he said. \"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"Tamilnadu","slug":"tamilnadu","id":"gnnFxaHIC2iq"},{"name":"DMK","slug":"dmk","id":"2Dy9v6ebgSsv"},{"name":"MKStalin","slug":"mkstalin","id":"9CANkOqq2nI7"},{"name":"Koyambedu","slug":"koyambedu","id":"pDNMSYzns43s"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-05-13T12:27:05.114015+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"1305202213MDS5","cleanText":"Chennai, May 13 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday inaugurated the unidirectional Medavakkam flyover, the longest in Chennai, running for a distance of 2.03 kilometres, connecting Tambaram and Velachery. The second arm of the three-lane flyover at Medavakkam facilitates hassle-free flow of vehicular traffic. Motorists could avoid three arterial junctions -- Medavakkam-Sholinganallur road, Mount-Medavakkam main road and Medavakkam-Mambakkam road. The first flyover spanning 1.06 km helps motorists skip the Medavakkam-Sholinganallur road and Medavakkam-Mambakkam road, and along with it the Koyambedu flyover were inaugurated by the Chief Minister last year. The inauguration on Friday marks the completion of the construction of two unidirectional three-lane flyovers on Velachery-Tambaram Radial road by the state highways department. With the opening of the twin flyovers, traffic congestion in Medavakkam and also the travelling time would get reduced considerably, a release said. Highways Minister E V Velu, MSME Minister T M Anbarasan, Health and Family Welfare Minister Ma Subramanian; Principal Secretary, Highways and Minor Ports, Dheeraj Kumar; and Chengalpattu Collector A R Rahul Nadh, were among those who participated in the inauguration. Besides, CM Stalin also inaugurated 12 warehouses and office building of the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation built at Madhavaram in Tiruvallur district, Perungattur village in Tiruvannamalai district, Ellachipalayam in Erode district and Palladam block in Tiruppur district, at a total cost of Rs 35.82 crore, from the state secretariat here. These warehouses have a total capacity of 19,000 metric tonnes. Later, speaking after solemnising the marriage of a DMK legislator's son here, the Chief Minister claimed that his government had accomplished in the first year of rule what an elected party would do during 10 years in power. It has been only a year since the regime change (in Tamil Nadu after the DMK trounced the AIADMK). But during this period, we have achieved manifold what could have been done during 10 years in power, Stalin said. 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Pointing to a rise in hate speeches vis-à-vis caste and religion in social media, he said elements propagating hatred are being closely monitored. Understanding the dangers the trend posed, the government would continue to take action against such elements. Extremist tendencies should be nipped in the bud. He said the police department is functioning independently without any political interferences. Whoever it may be, stern action is being taken against those aiming at creating religious clashes. Efforts to foment trouble on any grounds like politics, religion or caste would be dealt with an iron hand, he asserted. There is no room for religious hatred in the Tamil soil, he said and added that government would ensure that such elements are brought to justice. Asserting that there are no incidents of violence or police firing, caste or religious clashes in the DMK-regime, Stalin, replying to the debate on Demand for Grants to police department held by him said, this is the biggest achievement of this government. During 2018-21, under the AIADMK regime there have been 16 incidents of police firing and it includes one on anti-Sterlite protesters in Tuticorin. In contrast, there has been no police firing in the DMK rule, he said. Referring to leader of opposition K Palaniswami's comment on cases being filed against AIADMK functionaries, Stalin rejected the accusation. Only a few cases, based on facts are against AIADMK men, he said. The DMK government is working as a people's government and the support is growing, he said. On police verification for issuance of passport, he said in future, applicants need not have to visit local police stations in connection with the process. A plea by a legislator to withdraw cases filed against those who staged protests against the Kalpakkam Atomic Power Station would be considered. A Special Investigation Team would be set up to look into online gambling, to ascertain the reasons behind some people ending their lives after involving in such activities. Custodial deaths can never be justified and police department has been directed to strictly follow the guidelines of the Supreme Court while questioning suspects. Advisory has been issued to prevent custodial deaths. Through sensitisation programmes, police personnel are being trained on both handling suspects and scientific investigation. Citing the filing of charge sheet in the gang-rape of a woman in Vellore within 32 days of filing of FIR, he said the Tamil Nadu police created history in the case. The woman, a doctor hailing from Bihar filed a complaint and it was received by e-mail on 22 March 2022 and a case was filed. Charge sheet was filed on April 23 and the accused persons were held under the Goondas Act, the Chief Minister pointed out. Stalin said the police department has nurtured peace in the state and considering such a scenario, industries that exited Tamil Nadu were making a comeback and fresh investments are being made by firms on a level that was not seen before. Tamil Nadu has regained its place as a peaceful and safe state, he said adding the government's policy is aimed at prevention of crimes rather than its reduction and the priority is for 'preventive' policing. Expressing concern over students getting addicted to 'intoxicating items,' he said tough action is being taken against Gutkha sale. Similarly, strong action is underway against growing Ganja smuggling and its sale in addition to stern punishments. Steps are afoot to confiscate the properties of such offenders in accordance with law. As many as 10,837 persons were arrested between May 2021 and March 2022 in connection with sale and smuggling of intoxicants including Ganja and of them 648 were placed in preventive detention, he said. As part of his announcements for police department (2022-23), Stalin announced a night patrol special allowance of Rs 300 per month to policemen up to the rank of inspectors. 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A special nutrition scheme for children within 6 years of age, urban clinics and schools of excellence based on the Delhi model and extension of 'Chief Minister in your constituency,' plan across all the 234 Assembly segments were the 4 other new schemes he announced. The main opposition AIADMK, skipped the day's proceedings of the House and dubbed as 'false propaganda', the DMK government's claims and achievements vis-à-vis its 1 year rule. Governor R N Ravi greeted the government and extended his best wishes. In his near hour-long address in the House, Stalin also reiterated his social justice driven inclusive 'Dravidian model' of governance followed by his government. Presenting a report card in the House on the 1-year achievements of the DMK government led by him, Stalin said between 60 and 70 per cent of electoral promises made ahead of the 2021 Assembly election have been fulfilled though the assurance was to implement them over a period of 5 years. I will not say that I have achieved everything in 1 year. I could definitely say that we have done more than what is possible within a year, he said amid thumping of treasury benches. Financial crunch and the stand of the union government on some matters were the obstacles that hindered further speedy implementation of schemes and progress, Stalin said. If these two hindrances had been absent, we could have devised many more schemes, he said. He reiterated that all the commitments made in the DMK's election manifesto would be fulfilled and pledged to continue to work towards his inclusive Dravidian model. Earlier in the day, Stalin travelled in a state-run bus and interacted with the passengers. Free bus travel for women was a pre-poll promise made by the ruling DMK ahead of the April 2021 Assembly elections in the state. Stalin also paid floral tributes at the memorials of late DMK founder CN Annadurai, and his father and former chief minister M Karunanidhi at the Marina here, following his government completing one year in office. In his announcement, the Chief Minister said students from classes I-V would be provided with nutritious breakfast on all working days. In the first phase, it would be implemented in select corporations, municipalities and remote villages and the scheme shall see phased extension to all other regions. A study found that a chunk of children within 6 years of age had nutrition deficiency and did not have age specific weight or height, which was a cause of concern, he said. The special nutrition scheme envisages diagnosis, medical and nutritional support. Recalling his recent visit of government schools in Delhi, he announced top notch 'Schools of Excellence' (SoE) with all amenities and these institutions would also nurture individual talent and work towards personality development of children. In the first phase, 25 corporation and government schools would be upgraded as SoE at an estimated cost of Rs 150 crore. Such SoE would be extended in a phased manner across the state. On Urban clinics, Stalin said it would have a doctor, a nurse, a pharmacist and an assistant. The clinics would function between 8 AM and 11 AM and from 4 PM to 8 PM to provide free of cost healthcare services to the people. As many as 708 such new urban clinics would be set up and at a cost of Rs 180.45 crore, buildings would be built for these facilities. On the CM in your constituency plan, he said Rs 1,000 crore would be earmarked for it this year and each MLA, in consultation with officials, should submit 10 need based essential projects. 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Travelling in bus number 29 C on Radhakrishnan Salai, he especially spoke to the women passengers and enquired about the free travel facility for them. To commemorate the first year anniversary, he made a series of announcements in the Assembly, including providing breakfast for students of government schools and another one aimed at ensuring nutrition. Free bus travel for women was a pre-poll promise made by the ruling DMK ahead of the April 2021 Assembly elections in the state. Stalin also paid floral tributes at the memorials of late DMK founder CN Annadurai, and his father and former chief minister M Karunanidhi at the Marina here, following his government completing one year in office. In his announcement, he said students from classes I-V will be provided with nutritious breakfast on all working days. He also recalled various achievements of the government in the last one year in various sectors. He reiterated the state's 'Dravidian Model' of development and asserted that it was an all-inclusive one. He also announced setting up more urban medical facilities to more effectively cater to people's medical needs. After a 10-year stint in the opposition, Stalin led his party led alliance to an impressive victory against archrival AIADMK in the 2021 Assembly polls, that also marked his first stint as chief minister. 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This follows an appeal from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, also president of the ruling DMK, for donations to help the Lankan people, even as the party has already announced Rs one crore towards this purpose. The DMK's Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs will contribute their one month's salary to the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund, a party release said. 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The ban should be withdrawn. Otherwise, the BJP will conduct the event by defying the government ban. We are prepared and there is no second opinion about it,\\\" he told reporters here in a press conference.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Aadheenam is a Tamil word that denotes both a Shaivite mutt and its head. The word's plural form is Aadheenams.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The event, that was originally scheduled to be held on May 22, was subsequently banned by the government. Dharmapuram Aadheenam is in Mayiladuthurai district in the Cauvery delta region and it is one of the oldest Shaivite mutts in Tamil Nadu.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"This government is disrespecting the gurus and intimidating the mutts. The government should give up this dangerous game,\\\" Annamalai alleged.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The authorities citing Article 23 of the Constitution on forced labour (to ban the event) is not at all applicable to this religious event, he said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" A view expressed by a pontiff of a Sri Vaishnavite mutt decrying the government ban showed that Hindu spiritual leaders have been hurt by the Tamil Nadu government's move, he said answering a question.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"My appeal is that Chief Minister M K Stalin should preside over the event and it is his duty. He is the Chief Minister for people professing all faiths. Let him demonstrate that he is secular and that he respects all religions,\\\" the BJP leader said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" To a question on political motives behind the ban, Annamalai recalled the recent visit of Governor R N Ravi to the mutt and his convoy coming under 'attack' and later, the alliance parties of the ruling DMK in that region 'speaking ill' about the pontiff.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Only following such a sequence of events the 'Pattina Pravesam' event (carrying the guru on palanquin in a procession) was banned by the government, he said. \\\"Everybody knows that there is a political reason in the matter. The people's question is why the government should intervene in an age old custom and ban it.\\\" The TN BJP is prepared to be at the forefront to conduct the event and \\\"as the party's state head I am ready to go there and bear the palanquin of the guru\\\", he said adding the party is confident that the government would reconsider and revoke the ban.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Earlier in the day, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister P K Sekar Babu informed the Tamil Nadu Assembly that CM Stalin would take a 'good decision' on the matter.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Asked about an opinion shared by some Dravidian outfits that a human being carrying another person on his shoulder went against 'human dignity', the BJP leader said several men cling on to the handrail of a van used by DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin for travel purpose. 'Sycophancy' echoed in the Assembly, he alleged and said only such aspects reflected 'carrying a palanquin', which was beneath one's dignity.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Disciples carrying a pontiff on their shoulders out of reverence and devotion cannot be equated with a man carrying another human being, he said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The BJP leader explained about his recent visit to Sri Lanka and his interaction with leaders there. He listed out the welfare initiatives being carried out by the Central government for the Tamil people there, which includes 14,000 houses for beneficiaries.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" On the fishermen issue, he said his party has prevailed upon the Lankan authorities and leaders to toe a humanitarian line in dealing with fishermen from India.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The BJP state chief said he visited 12 fishermen hailing from Rameswaram and now jailed in Jaffna in Sri Lanka. On May 12, they are likely to get bail, he said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Annamalai said he has urged Lankan leaders to take steps for the release of all seized boats of Tamil Nadu fishermen by raising the matter in Parliament.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Lankan authorities and political leaders have been urged by the BJP to ensure that Tamil pilgrims are allowed to visit the St Anthony's Church in Katchatheevu island for the annual festival without passport or visa.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" When the Katchatheevu island was ceded to the neighbouring country in 1974, a specific provision 'Article 6' was part of the pact between India and Sri Lanka.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" This allowed Tamil fishermen to dry fishing nets in Katchatheevu and carry out fishing activities as well not only around the island but even beyond, till the Neduntheevu area, he said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" However, this specific provision was 'cancelled' in 1976 bilaterally and from then onwards, Tamil Nadu fishermen have been experiencing trials and tribulations.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Hence, this scrapped provision has to be brought back to end the travails of Indian fishermen and an appeal has been made in this regard to the Sri Lankan government and we 'urge' the Centre as well to pursue this aspect, the BJP leader said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" He said the BJP has urged the island nation authorities to implement the Indo-Lanka Accord of 1987 and the 13th Amendment under it to ensure devolution of power.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Annamalai said his party fully supported the humanitarian aid initiative of the DMK government to Sri Lanka.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" When the press conference was on at the party's state headquarters 'Kamalalayam' here, power cut was briefly witnessed thrice. 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The saffron party's state unit chief K Annamalai said even during the previous regimes of the DMK, led by late chief minister M Karunanidhi, the 'Pattina Pravesam' event of the mutt, Dharmapuram Aadheenam had taken place periodically. Did Karunanidhi ban such events? he asked. The government should show respect to Aadheenams. The ban should be withdrawn. Otherwise, the BJP will conduct the event by defying the government ban. We are prepared and there is no second opinion about it, he told reporters here in a press conference. Aadheenam is a Tamil word that denotes both a Shaivite mutt and its head. The word's plural form is Aadheenams. The event, that was originally scheduled to be held on May 22, was subsequently banned by the government. Dharmapuram Aadheenam is in Mayiladuthurai district in the Cauvery delta region and it is one of the oldest Shaivite mutts in Tamil Nadu. This government is disrespecting the gurus and intimidating the mutts. The government should give up this dangerous game, Annamalai alleged. The authorities citing Article 23 of the Constitution on forced labour (to ban the event) is not at all applicable to this religious event, he said. A view expressed by a pontiff of a Sri Vaishnavite mutt decrying the government ban showed that Hindu spiritual leaders have been hurt by the Tamil Nadu government's move, he said answering a question. My appeal is that Chief Minister M K Stalin should preside over the event and it is his duty. He is the Chief Minister for people professing all faiths. Let him demonstrate that he is secular and that he respects all religions, the BJP leader said. To a question on political motives behind the ban, Annamalai recalled the recent visit of Governor R N Ravi to the mutt and his convoy coming under 'attack' and later, the alliance parties of the ruling DMK in that region 'speaking ill' about the pontiff. Only following such a sequence of events the 'Pattina Pravesam' event (carrying the guru on palanquin in a procession) was banned by the government, he said. Everybody knows that there is a political reason in the matter. The people's question is why the government should intervene in an age old custom and ban it. The TN BJP is prepared to be at the forefront to conduct the event and as the party's state head I am ready to go there and bear the palanquin of the guru, he said adding the party is confident that the government would reconsider and revoke the ban. Earlier in the day, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister P K Sekar Babu informed the Tamil Nadu Assembly that CM Stalin would take a 'good decision' on the matter. Asked about an opinion shared by some Dravidian outfits that a human being carrying another person on his shoulder went against 'human dignity', the BJP leader said several men cling on to the handrail of a van used by DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin for travel purpose. 'Sycophancy' echoed in the Assembly, he alleged and said only such aspects reflected 'carrying a palanquin', which was beneath one's dignity. Disciples carrying a pontiff on their shoulders out of reverence and devotion cannot be equated with a man carrying another human being, he said. The BJP leader explained about his recent visit to Sri Lanka and his interaction with leaders there. He listed out the welfare initiatives being carried out by the Central government for the Tamil people there, which includes 14,000 houses for beneficiaries. On the fishermen issue, he said his party has prevailed upon the Lankan authorities and leaders to toe a humanitarian line in dealing with fishermen from India. The BJP state chief said he visited 12 fishermen hailing from Rameswaram and now jailed in Jaffna in Sri Lanka. On May 12, they are likely to get bail, he said. Annamalai said he has urged Lankan leaders to take steps for the release of all seized boats of Tamil Nadu fishermen by raising the matter in Parliament. Lankan authorities and political leaders have been urged by the BJP to ensure that Tamil pilgrims are allowed to visit the St Anthony's Church in Katchatheevu island for the annual festival without passport or visa. When the Katchatheevu island was ceded to the neighbouring country in 1974, a specific provision 'Article 6' was part of the pact between India and Sri Lanka. This allowed Tamil fishermen to dry fishing nets in Katchatheevu and carry out fishing activities as well not only around the island but even beyond, till the Neduntheevu area, he said. However, this specific provision was 'cancelled' in 1976 bilaterally and from then onwards, Tamil Nadu fishermen have been experiencing trials and tribulations. Hence, this scrapped provision has to be brought back to end the travails of Indian fishermen and an appeal has been made in this regard to the Sri Lankan government and we 'urge' the Centre as well to pursue this aspect, the BJP leader said. He said the BJP has urged the island nation authorities to implement the Indo-Lanka Accord of 1987 and the 13th Amendment under it to ensure devolution of power. Annamalai said his party fully supported the humanitarian aid initiative of the DMK government to Sri Lanka. When the press conference was on at the party's state headquarters 'Kamalalayam' here, power cut was briefly witnessed thrice. 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He recalled that the Centre has given its approval for the state's humanitarian initiative.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"This is the time to render whatever assistance that is possible to the beleaguered people,\\\" he said in his appeal and requested donations to help the Sri Lankan people.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The Chief Minister informed that the donations received would be used to procure essentials like food and these would be sent to Sri Lanka.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" People may visit https://ereceipt.tn.gov.in.cmprf/cmprf.html for making donations and it could be sent to Indian Overseas Bank's Secretariat Branch in Chennai (SB account no.117201000000070 / IFSC IOBA0001172 and CMPRF-Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund PAN No is AAAGC0038F).\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Donors could make payments through Google Pay and by using other options like by way of sending a cheque or demand draft.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" It should be sent to the Joint Secretary to Government \u0026 Treasurer, Chief Minister\\u2019s Public Relief Fund, Finance (CMPRF) Department, Secretariat, Chennai. \"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"DMK","slug":"dmk","id":"2Dy9v6ebgSsv"},{"name":"MKStalin","slug":"mkstalin","id":"9CANkOqq2nI7"},{"name":"SriLanka","slug":"srilanka","id":"mjdE0zWttiL5"},{"name":"OPanneerselvam","slug":"opanneerselvam","id":"fsAi9CPhGPeB"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-05-03T13:06:06.963465+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"0305202203MDS10","cleanText":"Chennai, May 3 (PTI) Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday appealed to the people to donate to the Tamil Nadu government to buy essentials such as food and ship it to Sri Lanka to help its people, who are battling the impact of a battered economy. Stalin, who is also the president of the ruling DMK announced a contribution of Rs 1 crore from his party to the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund to support the island nation's people. Top AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam had days ago said that he would contribute Rs 50 lakh in his personal capacity to help the Lankan people. The Chief Minister pointed out that the Tamil Nadu government would soon be sending 40,000 tonnes of rice, 500 tons of milk powder and life saving drugs in the first phase to the neighbouring country. He recalled that the Centre has given its approval for the state's humanitarian initiative. This is the time to render whatever assistance that is possible to the beleaguered people, he said in his appeal and requested donations to help the Sri Lankan people. The Chief Minister informed that the donations received would be used to procure essentials like food and these would be sent to Sri Lanka. People may visit https://ereceipt.tn.gov.in.cmprf/cmprf.html for making donations and it could be sent to Indian Overseas Bank's Secretariat Branch in Chennai (SB account no.117201000000070 / IFSC IOBA0001172 and CMPRF-Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund PAN No is AAAGC0038F). Donors could make payments through Google Pay and by using other options like by way of sending a cheque or demand draft. 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In his message, the Governor said this is the day (May 1) to celebrate and commemorate all working forces' unique contributions for progress, prosperity and well-being of the society and distinguished services to the country. On the occasion of May Day known as International Labour Day as well, I convey my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all the working people of Tamil Nadu, he said in a Raj Bhavan release. The day is also marked to celebrate and to promote unity and encourage hard work among the working people especially youth, he said. Let us pledge ourselves on this occasion to rededicate and devote with hard work in our vision and mission with new viable ideas and innovative technologies to ensure India attains rapid socio-economic development in the next 25 years... Ravi said. Extending his May Day greetings, Stalin said the DMK government has been working as a 'good friend' of the labour force and has been fulfilling their rightful demands. 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Justice V Bharathidasan rejected the plea while dismissing an election petition from R Premalatha, a voter in Chintadripet coming under the Chepauk constituency here and allowing an application from the DMK leader today. In her election petition, Premalatha, among other things had contended that Udhayanidhi had suppressed the criminal cases pending against him and furnished incorrect and false materials in the affidavit filed along with his nomination papers. The Election Officers were biased. They indirectly favoured the DMK candidate in the election, she added. Udhayanidhi, in his application, denied all the allegations levelled against him by the petitioner Rejecting Premalatha's contention and accepting Udhayanidhi's submission, Justice Bharathidasan pointed out that the petitioner's election petition was bereft of supporting materials to prove her allegations. No charge-sheet had been filed against Udhayanidhi in any of the cases, as alleged by the petitioner. 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