Lack of unity among INDIA bloc parties led to loss in Delhi polls, says VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lack of unity among INDIA bloc parties led to loss in Delhi polls, says VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan

The Hindu  

Thirumavalavan on Saturday cited lack of unity among parties in the INDIA bloc for the loss in the Delhi Assembly election. On incidents of sexual violence against women in Tamil Nadu, Mr. Thirumavalavan said that the increase in such crimes had become evident. “This pattern, which resembles the increase in incidents of violence against Dalits and minorities, should be taken seriously and steps should be taken to control it immediately,” he said. Showing his condemnation against officials’ irresponsible decision in serious issues, Mr. Thirumavalavan, hinting at the Madurai district administration’s action in the Tirupparankundram row, said, ”Officials, as per law, should stand with the affected and the minorities.

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Delhi drub ‘unity lesson’ for INDIA bloc: VCK
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi drub ‘unity lesson’ for INDIA bloc: VCK

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: Terming the BJP win in Delhi Assembly election as shocking, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi chief Thol Thirumavalavan requested the INDIA bloc leaders “humbly” to give up their ego and work for the nation. INDIA bloc leaders should discuss the results.” On the Thiruparankundram hill row, Thirumavalvan said BJP is taking advantage of every chance for political gain. When asked about …

Thiruparakundram row: DMK govt. will crush BJP’s attempt to divide people, says HR&CE Minister
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Thiruparakundram row: DMK govt. will crush BJP’s attempt to divide people, says HR&CE Minister

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments P.K. He said the party’s aim was to create law and order problems and bring down the DMK government by dividing people on the basis of the caste, religion, and language. Addressing the media after inspecting ongoing work at the Aadhi Padavattamman temple in Chennai, Mr. Sekarbabu said Chief Minister M.K. …

Dalit-targeted violence, a dimming of Tamil Nadu’s halo
1 year, 6 months ago

Dalit-targeted violence, a dimming of Tamil Nadu’s halo

The Hindu  

In an incident in Tamil Nadu earlier this month, a Dalit school student, Chinnadurai, was attacked by three students wielding a machete. Editorial | The failure of hope: On the Nanguneri incident in Tamil Nadu Caste pride Today, the primary role of the caste organisations, most often patronised by youngsters, is to create exaggerated caste-specific symbolisms. For instance, the Pattali …

BJP trying to divide people into Hindus and non-Hindus: Thol Thirumavalavan
1 year, 8 months ago

BJP trying to divide people into Hindus and non-Hindus: Thol Thirumavalavan

New Indian Express  

Opposition parties have joined hands to take action against the issue and restore peace in the state. PM Modi and Minister Shah are trying to divide people as Hindus and non-Hindus. The management of Natarajar Temple in Chidambaram must follow the Indian Constitution," he added. If all the opposition parties join together, the BJP will lose in the 2024 Lok …

Post-poll scene in Tamil Nadu, a mirror to recurring caste-based violence
5 years, 11 months ago

Post-poll scene in Tamil Nadu, a mirror to recurring caste-based violence

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: The two disconcerting incidents of violence close on the heels of the Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu - one in Ponparappi in Ariyalur district falling within Chidambaram reserved constituency and the other in Ponnamaravathi in Pudukkottai district - show up a recurring pattern of caste-based violence. In fact, the State Chief Electoral Officer, Mr. Satyabrata Sahoo had good …

India’s ruling party to face no-confidence vote, amid ongoing mob violence
6 years, 8 months ago

India’s ruling party to face no-confidence vote, amid ongoing mob violence

CNN  

New Delhi CNN — India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is set to face a no-confidence vote in Parliament on Friday in the wake of a spate of mob attacks against minorities and high profile rape cases. The vote is the first no-confidence motion to be approved by India’s lower house in 15 years, though it is unlikely to trouble the …

Modi govt's failures need to be exposed effectively: Kavita Krishnan
7 years, 11 months ago

Modi govt's failures need to be exposed effectively: Kavita Krishnan

Deccan Chronicle  

CPI politburo member Kavita Krishnan has said that instead of stitching a rainbow coalition of non BJP parties, the need of the hour is to build effective peoples movement to expose Narendra Modi Government's anti poor policies and failure to implement the promises made to the people. A: The idea of bringing all parties including Left, Congress and non BJP …

Parties, polls & the identity debate
8 years, 6 months ago

Parties, polls & the identity debate

Deccan Chronicle  

The homogeneity of the Hindutva platform runs the risk of a Bihar-repeat with the dharma shastras of Manusmriti threatening the electoral algebra of the saffron brigade with the replay of the varna theory. Certain puritanical tenets of the Sangh Parivar’s “brahmanical” approach have often posited the dalit identity and existence at the opposite end of the fractious identity debate. While …

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