Sex assault case: NTK chief appears before police amid high drama, denies allegations
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Sex assault case: NTK chief appears before police amid high drama, denies allegations

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The drama around Naam Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator Seeman’s appearance before Valasaravakkam police in a sexual abuse case filed by an actress continued for the second day with the leader reaching Chennai from Dharmapuri in the evening and reaching the station amid show of support by his party cadre. After the drama that unfolded at his house in Neelankarai on Thursday when the summons pasted was torn by his aide, Seeman, speaking to reporters in Krishnagiri, had said he would not appear before the police on Friday as well. Talking about the arrest of two people at his house at Neelangarai, he said one of the arrested men Amalraj was not employed by him. When asked about the delay in reaching the police station, he said when he was on the way, the police asked him to wait for 10 minutes which went on for several more minutes.

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Organised crime syndicate formed to threaten me, party members, alleges NTK functiona
1 week, 1 day ago

Organised crime syndicate formed to threaten me, party members, alleges NTK functiona

The Hindu  

Naam Tamilar Katchi functionary Sattai Durai Murugan has accused the then Tiruchi Superintendent of Police V. Varun Kumar, former BJP functionary Tiruchi Suriya Shiva and others of targeting him and his political party. Under these circumstances, he said that he was shocked to see that certain audio files from his mobile phones, which were seized by the Tiruchi police, were …

Supreme Court stays investigation against Seeman in ‘rape’ case
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Supreme Court stays investigation against Seeman in ‘rape’ case

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday issued an interim stay on the investigation against Naam Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator S. Seeman in the ‘rape’ case registered against him on the basis of a complaint lodged by an actor. The Bench headed by Justice B.V. Nagarathna and also comprising Justice S.C. Sharma, issued notice to Tamil Nadu government and the complainant, on …

Seeman appears for police inquiry in connection with ‘rape case’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Seeman appears for police inquiry in connection with ‘rape case’

The Hindu  

Amid much drama, Naam Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator Seeman on Friday night appeared before the investigation officer in Chennai for an inquiry in connection with a complaint lodged by an yesteryear actor accusing him of rape. Valasaravakkam Police began investigation afresh in the case after the Madras High Court had dismissed a petition filed by Mr. Seeman, in 2023. The …

Tamil Nadu Today | Seeman’s security guard arrested after scuffle
1 month ago

Tamil Nadu Today | Seeman’s security guard arrested after scuffle

The Hindu  

CM Stalin lists languages ‘swallowed by Hindi’ DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, in a social media post, charged that the push for Hindi identity “killed ancient mother tongues.” Languages like Bhojpuri, Maithili, Awadhi, Braj, Bundeli, Garhwali, Kumaoni, Magahi, Marwari, Malvi, Chhattisgarhi that gave space for Hindi eventually got lost without any trace, he claimed. Seeman’s security …

Tamil Nadu police summons regional party chief Seeman for 'throw a bomb' remark
1 month, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu police summons regional party chief Seeman for 'throw a bomb' remark

India Today  

Tamil Nadu’s Erode police have issued a summons to Naam Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator Seeman, asking him to appear for questioning on February 20 regarding a controversial remark he made during his campaign. The remark, in which Seeman allegedly said he would "throw a bomb" in retaliation if supporters of Periyar hurled onions at him, has led to a police …

Madras HC dismisses Seeman’s plea against appearing in court in 2019 hate speech case
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Madras HC dismisses Seeman’s plea against appearing in court in 2019 hate speech case

Hindustan Times  

The Madras high court on Thursday dismissed a plea by Naam Tamizhar Katchi chief S Seeman challenging a case filed against him for his controversial remarks against former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Madras HC dismisses Seeman’s plea against appearing in court in 2019 hate speech case Justice P Velmurugan refused to grant exemption for Seeman from appearing before a trial …

Tamil Nadu will see sunrise only after DMK’s sun sets in Erode East, says Seeman
2 months ago

Tamil Nadu will see sunrise only after DMK’s sun sets in Erode East, says Seeman

New Indian Express  

Earlier in the day, while speaking to reporters at Coimbatore International Airport, Seeman accused the DMK of being the ‘A’ team of BJP. Congratulating his party members who left NTK and joined DMK in Chennai on Friday, Seeman sarcastically said his party now has to grow DMK too. Replying to a question about DMK general secretary Duraimurugan’s statement that people …

Seeman questions denial of permission for protest by his party
2 months ago

Seeman questions denial of permission for protest by his party

The Hindu  

Naam Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator Seeman on Friday questioned why permission was denied for his party’s protest condemning the sexual assault of a student at Anna University, despite Chief Minister M.K. Speaking to the media at Coimbatore airport, Seeman remarked that allowing one lakh protests implied the existence of one lakh problems, contradicting the government’s claims of good governance. Regarding …

Periyarists protest outside NTK chief Seeman’s house in Chennai
2 months ago

Periyarists protest outside NTK chief Seeman’s house in Chennai

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: A large number of people from various organisations, including Thanthai Periyar Dravidar Kazhagam and the May-17 Movement, were arrested on Wednesday for attempting to besiege NTK leader Seeman’s residence in Neelankarai, on the outskirts of Chennai, as a mark of protest against his remarks on Periyar EV Ramasamy. Led by activists Thirumurugan Gandhi and Kovai Ramakrishnan, protesters gathered near …

Tension at Nellithope following protest by Periyarist outfits against NTK chief Seeman
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tension at Nellithope following protest by Periyarist outfits against NTK chief Seeman

The Hindu  

Tension prevailed at Nellithope after a protest by Periyar Dravidar Kazhagam and other Periyarist organisations against Naam Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator Seeman for making certain disrespectful comments against Dravidar Kazhagam founder ‘Periyar’ E.V. Several volunteers belonging to Periyar Dravidar Kazhagam and other outfits gathered near Nellithope signal on Thursday morning to stage a protest against Mr. Seeman when he arrived …

NTK member held for online abuse against Stalin’s daughter
2 months, 2 weeks ago

NTK member held for online abuse against Stalin’s daughter

The Hindu  

A Naam Tamilar Katchi functionary A. Tamilarasan, was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly making defamatory comments online about Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin’s daughter, Senthamarai, in 2023. Employed in Bahrain since 2020, Tamilarasan was detained by immigration officials at Mumbai airport last week when he returned to India. Acting on a complaint from the DMK’s IT wing, the …

Won't deny accused is DMK sympathiser: MK Stalin on Anna university assault case
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Won't deny accused is DMK sympathiser: MK Stalin on Anna university assault case

India Today  

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin, on Wednesday, admitted in Tamil Nadu assembly that the accused in the Anna University sexual assault case was a DMK sympathiser. Nevertheless, Stalin also clarified that even if the accused “had been from DMK”, “I would have taken action,” the chief minister said. #WATCH | Tamil Nadu: AIADMK MLAs walked out of the State …

'Protest unnecessary': DMK hits back at AIADMK over Anna University assault case
2 months, 4 weeks ago

'Protest unnecessary': DMK hits back at AIADMK over Anna University assault case

India Today  

Tamil Nadu’s ruling party DMK on Monday countered opposition AIADMK’s “Who is that sir?” campaign related to the Anna University sexual assault case, asserting that the state remains safe for women under its governance. Responding to AIADMK's campaign, state law minister S Regupathy dismissed the protests led by the opposition party as unnecessary and politically motivated, saying that appropriate action …

Cop demands NTK chief Seeman’s apology in court over defamatory remarks
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Cop demands NTK chief Seeman’s apology in court over defamatory remarks

New Indian Express  

TIRUCHY: District Superintendent of Police Dr V Varun Kumar on Monday demanded an apology from NTK chief Seeman in a court of law for the defamatory remarks made by his party cadre against him and his family. Following a complaint from Kumar, a case was registered at the Thillai Nagar police station and some NTK supporters were arrested. He must …

'Who is that sir?' AIADMK targets DMK over Chennai university sex assault case
2 months, 4 weeks ago

'Who is that sir?' AIADMK targets DMK over Chennai university sex assault case

India Today  

The AIADMK has put out posters targeting the ruling DMK that read, 'Who is that sir?' AIADMK shared images of the accused Gnanasekaran standing next to prominent DMK leaders and claimed that the accused had political connections, and was being shielded. The party had also questioned how the Tamil Nadu Police claimed there was only one accused involved in the …

Chennai student sexual assault: BJP’s Annamalai says accused is DMK student wing leader, ‘repeat offender’
3 months ago

Chennai student sexual assault: BJP’s Annamalai says accused is DMK student wing leader, ‘repeat offender’

Live Mint  

Chennai student sexual assault: The Bharatiya Janata Party alleged on Thursday that the accused involved in the Chennai student's sexual assault case is a “repeat offender” and deputy organiser of Chief Minister MK Stalin-led DMK's Saidai East student wing. Sharing pictures of accused Gnanasekaran with deputy chief minister and son of MK Stalin, Udhayanidhi Stalin, and other top DMK leaders, …

BJP posts Anna University sex assault accused's photo with Udhayanidhi Stalin, DMK responds
3 months ago

BJP posts Anna University sex assault accused's photo with Udhayanidhi Stalin, DMK responds

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has alleged that the accused arrested for the sexual assault of a 19-year-old Anna University student in Chennai is a “repeat offender and a DMK functionary”, an accusation which DMK leaders have denied. Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin with the Anna university sexual assault accused. In a post on X, BJP state president K …

Annamalai claims varsity sexual assault survivor's identity revealed, blames DMK
3 months ago

Annamalai claims varsity sexual assault survivor's identity revealed, blames DMK

India Today  

BJP’s Tamil Nadu state president K Annamalai accused the state police of deliberately revealing the identity of the girl who was sexually assaulted inside the Anna University campus a day before Christmas Eve. He tore into the state police and the ruling party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam for making public the details of not just the victim’s identity, but also her …

Annamalai claims varsity sexual assault survivor's identity revealed, blames DMK
3 months ago

Annamalai claims varsity sexual assault survivor's identity revealed, blames DMK

India Today  

BJP’s Tamil Nadu state president K Annamalai accused the state police of deliberately revealing the identity of the girl who was sexually assaulted inside the Anna University campus a day before Christmas Eve. He tore into the state police and the ruling party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam for making public the details of not just the victim’s identity, but also her …

Seeman withdraws plea to quash charge sheet filed in 2010 inflammatory speech case
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Seeman withdraws plea to quash charge sheet filed in 2010 inflammatory speech case

The Hindu  

Naam Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator S. Seeman on Thursday withdrew a petition in the Madras High Court in 2021 challenging a charge sheet filed against him by the Greater Chennai City Police for reportedly speaking in favour of the banned Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam and issuing threats targeting Sinhalese students in Tamil Nadu in 2010. Subramaniam and M. Jothiraman, …

NTK leader Seeman describes meeting with Rajini as courtesy call
4 months ago

NTK leader Seeman describes meeting with Rajini as courtesy call

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Naam Tamilar Katchi leader Seeman, who held a meeting with actor Rajinikanth on Thursday, told reporters on Friday that it was just a courtesy call and they both discussed various political issues, including the actor’s perspective about the ‘system being wrong’. Seeman, in a recent TV interview, voiced his discontentment with the state of politics, describing it as a …

NTK chief warns Stalin of Jagan Reddy's fate over naming schemes after father
4 months, 2 weeks ago

NTK chief warns Stalin of Jagan Reddy's fate over naming schemes after father

India Today  

Naam Tamilar Katchi leader Seeman weighed in on the ongoing controversy regarding state welfare schemes named after late DMK leader M. Karunanidhi. Seeman warned that following the transfer of power in Tamil Nadu to a ‘Tamizhan’, the ruling party of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam will face the same fate as Jaganmohan Reddy of Telangana. Seeman’s comments came at a time when …

Seeman has no political standing to comment on Kalaignar: Geetha Jeevan
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Seeman has no political standing to comment on Kalaignar: Geetha Jeevan

New Indian Express  

THOOTHUKUDI: Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Minister Geetha Jeevan condemned NTK coordinator Seeman for his derogatory remarks against DMK patron and former chief minister M Karunanidhi at the MLA office on Friday. Now, despite such offensive comments, the ruling party is choosing to be silent,” Geetha Jeevan said, adding that the DMK cadre is just waiting for Chief Minister MK …

NTK coordinator Seeman campaigns in Thoothukudi; takes a dig at both the DMK and AIADMK for being anti-people
11 months, 3 weeks ago

NTK coordinator Seeman campaigns in Thoothukudi; takes a dig at both the DMK and AIADMK for being anti-people

The Hindu  

Naam Tamilar Katchi’s co-ordinator S. Seeman as part of his election campaign spoke at a rally on Saturday seeking votes for Thoothukudi candidate J. Rowena Ruth Jane. Mr. Seeman who spoke about the police firing during the anti-Sterlite protest in the district, said, it was very saddening to see people voting for the same parties who were responsible for the …

Madras High Court summons actress over rape complaint against Seeman
1 year ago

Madras High Court summons actress over rape complaint against Seeman

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Monday summoned an actress who had lodged a rape complaint against Naam Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator S. Seeman, 55, in order to find out whether she had withdrawn in 2012 the complaint lodged in 2011. The petitioner’s counsel S. Xavier Felix and S. Shankar told the court that the complainant had acted in one of …

Focus Tamil Nadu | Who is Seeman and why is he under attack?
1 year, 7 months ago

Focus Tamil Nadu | Who is Seeman and why is he under attack?

The Hindu  

Who is Seeman and why is he under attack? August 10, 2023 08:26 pm | Updated April 30, 2024 05:44 pm IST Sebastian Simon alias Seeman is the founder of the political party Naam Tamilar Katchi. In 2009 he plunged into ground-level activism, campaigning against the Congress, accusing it of being part of the annihilation of Tamils in Sri Lanka. …

Pollachi sexual assault case: In glee to corner AIADMK, DMK tramples survivor's dignity, Nakkheeran fails its duty by leaking rape video
6 years ago

Pollachi sexual assault case: In glee to corner AIADMK, DMK tramples survivor's dignity, Nakkheeran fails its duty by leaking rape video

Firstpost  

Tamil Nadu has been discussing Pollachi since the video was released. Multiple friends and family members had forwarded me a video which had just been released by Tamil Nadu’s investigative journalism magazine Nakkheeran. Over the next few hours, it emerged that this wasn’t an isolated incident but an organised crime racket which involved sexual assault of several kinds on different …

Tamil actor Siddharth on Pollachi sexual abuse case: Hope systemic support is given to survivors
6 years ago

Tamil actor Siddharth on Pollachi sexual abuse case: Hope systemic support is given to survivors

Firstpost  

In light of the arrest of Thirunavukarasu, the alleged leader of the gang that sexually harassed hundreds of young girls in Tamil Nadu’s Pollachi town, actor Siddharth has taken to Twitter to express “shock” over the matter. The actor stated that he hoped survivors were receiving the necessary support from authorities in order to come out and confess to the …

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