31 December 2024
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Monday, 30 December 2024
Andhra Pradesh
30 December 2024
ANI on X: "#WATCH | Hyderabad | On the issue of allocating space for a memorial for former PM #DrManmohanSingh, brother of former PM PV Narasimha Rao, Manohar Rao says, "...Congress needs to look back 20 years on how much respect they gave to their leader PV Narasimha Rao... Even Sonia https://t.co/N5q12IYDRH" / X Even Sonia Gandhi didn't attend his last rites... Congress didn't construct one statue for him or give him the Bharat Ratna... If you complete your formalities, the BJP will give land for Dr Manmohan Singh's memorial. Congress didn't even open the gates of the AICC office for Narasimha Rao..."
Saturday, 21 December 2024
Tamil Nadu
8 February 2025
Anand #IndianfromSouth on X: "The Growing Tensions in Thiruparankundram: What You Need to Know On February 4, a sea of saffron descended on the southern Indian temple town of Madurai. In unprecedented scenes, thousands of protesters carrying saffron flags converged in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, yesterday, shouting https://t.co/r3Ezf7Jbj9" / X Tamil Nadu, yesterday, shouting slogans such as “Vetri Vel, Veera Vel, Kappom Kappom Skanda Malayai Kappom,” which translates to “Victorious spear, courageous spear, we will save Skanda’s mountain.” (Spear is Subramanya Swami's weapon)Skanda is another name for Sri Subrahmanya, known as Sri Muruga in Tamil Nadu. Skanda also means “god of war.” The protesters represented over 50 Hindu organizations, including the Hindu Munnani, the BJP, and the RSS.
What exactly were they protesting? The massive protest was organized against alleged attempts by certain Islamist groups to take control of the historic Thiruparankundram hill gradually. The hill is famous for the Thiruparankundram temple devoted to Subramanya Swami and is the first among the six holy abodes of Sri Muruga (Sri Muruga is the Tamil name for Subramanya Swami). In recent times, there have been alleged attempts to rename the mountain as Sikandar Hill, after the Sikandar Dargah, which is also located on the mountain.
History of the Dispute The Dargah’s presence on one of the most revered sites of Tamil Hindus has been a matter of dispute for over a century. In 1923, the matter reached the court. After a legal battle that lasted over eight years, the British Privy Council which was the highest court of appeal, finally ruled in favor of the temple. The 1931 court ruling granted ownership of the hill to the temple, except for a portion of the hill known as "Nellitope" and the actual site of the mosque. This should have settled the matter—and it did for several decades. However, in recent years, Hindus in the area have accused the other side of encroaching on the hill and deliberately trying to rename it Sikandar Malai (Sikandar Hill).
What was the immediate spark for the protests? In late December 2024, a man named Syed Abu Dahir arrived with his family and attempted to take goats and roosters to the hilltop Dargah for sacrifice rituals. However, the police and authorities stopped them, informing them that transporting livestock up the hill was prohibited. This led to a protest, with over 20 men from the same community gathering at the hill’s steps in support of the family. They argued that taking animals to the Dargah, sacrificing them, and consuming their meat had been a long-standing tradition.The police clarified that they were allowed to transport cooked meat for consumption and to pray on the hill, but the ban applied only to the transportation of live animals. Eventually, the police arrested around 10 individuals after they insisted on proceeding. Since then, some photos have also surfaced on social media showing individuals allegedly consuming meat on the hill. Let’s remember that this is one of the holiest sites for Muruga devotees. I can’t help but wonder how the police allowed the other community to carry meat for consumption on the hill. The matter soon escalated, and the Hindu Munnani stepped in, accusing Islamists of deliberately trying to stir up communal tensions in the area. They alleged that fundamentalists were attempting to rename the hill as Sikandar Hill and claimed that members of the Islamic community had been illegally burying the dead on the Dargah premises. The group also blamed the authorities for hurting the sentiments of Hindu devotees, pointing out how the police had prevented them from lighting lamps on the hill despite a court ruling. As the situation spiraled out of control, the police imposed Section 144 prohibitory orders. However, Hindu organizations approached the court and obtained permission to hold a peaceful protest. 4/10
About the Temple The Tiruparankundram Temple, which literally means "sacred hill of the Supreme Lord," was built in the 8th century during the Pandya reign. The temple, carved entirely out of a mountain by cutting rocks, is a unique architectural marvel. An extremely distinctive feature of the temple is that the idols of Shiva and Vishnu face each other. It is also said that, from the temple, the sun and moon can be seen together. The temple has separate shrines dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, Durga, Vinayaka, and other prominent Hindu deities. It is also believed that Subramanya Swami married Devasena, the daughter of Indra, at the site of the temple. As a result, the temple is considered one of the most sacred places for getting married. Couples who marry here are believed to be blessed by Sri Murugan with a happy and successful married life. In addition to the Muruga temple, there are other temples on the hill, such as the Kashi Vishwanathar Temple. 5/10
Archeological importance of the site In addition to the religious significance of the Thiruparankundram Temple, the site also holds great archaeological importance.Apart from the temple, the hill is part of a cluster of sites in and around Madurai that were once inhabited by the Jain community, with inscriptions dating back over 2,300 years. On the southern face of the Thiruparankundram rock is a rock-cut cave, also called the Umai Andar Cave. The carvings found here are associated with both Hinduism and Jainism. 6/10
Jain Caves Vandalized While the dispute was already simmering, it was discovered that some unidentified vandals had defaced the rock carvings by painting them green. It doesn’t take a scientist to figure out who might have done this. Although the matter has now been taken up by the ASI, one can’t help but wonder how the miscreants were able to easily access such an ancient, sacred site of great archaeological importance and vandalize it. However, this may not come as a surprise to those familiar with how temples and sites associated with Hinduism are managed by the TN HR & CE. 7/10
About the Dargah The region, which was under Pandya rule, came under attack in the 13th century by the Delhi Sultanate. At the time, the Pandya dynasty was already in decline. The military campaign of the Delhi Sultanate successfully led to the capture of Tirupparankundram. The region remained under the rule of the Delhi Sultanate for the next 50 years, with Sikandar Shah being one of the last rulers. It was the Vijayanagara Empire that ended the Delhi Sultanate's rule by freeing the region and restoring Hindu rule. What’s amusing is that a quick search on the internet about this mosque will tell you that Sikandar Shah was “martyred” in 1377. How can an invader be "martyred"? Today, it is claimed that Sikandar’s tomb exists on the hill, a claim disputed by the protestors. As with several other sites in the northern part of Bharat, this should also be seen as an attempt to appropriate the Thiruparankundram hill and its history. 8/10
Temple-Mosque Coexistence and Religious Harmony This is not the only place where a mosque exists close to one of the most sacred Hindu sites. What’s most amusing is that, wherever a temple and a mosque coexist, there seems to be an attempt by the liberal lobby to associate Islamic figures with Hindu deities. In the case of this temple, the Madurai Tourism Department’s website claims that Sikander was a friend of Lord Muruga. How much more absurd can it get? This reminded me of a similar claim in Kerala’s Sabarimala, where the 'Vavar Mosque' exists in the vicinity of the temple. The left lobby there successfully floated a story that Vavar was a friend of Swami Ayyappan. They went a step further and created a narrative that every Ayyappa devotee must first visit the Vavar Mosque before going to the temple. This has turned into a ridiculous practice still followed by many Ayyappa devotees who visit the hill shrine. 9/10
“Conceding Pakistan Will Not Solve This Threat to Civil War” – B.R. Ambedkar
While speaking to reporters during the protest, BJP leader H. Raja launched a no-holds-barred attack on the DMK government. He recalled a remark made by B.R. Ambedkar, in which he said that creating a separate country for Muslims would not solve the threat of civil war. Let’s hope that his words are not turning out to be ominously true.
Hindus in this country want to live in harmony with all other communities, including Muslims. However, this religious harmony cannot come at the expense of our culture and beliefs.
Hindus are secular by nature. We are the only culture on this planet that believes in 'Vasudaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family) and 'Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu' (May everyone in the world be happy).
While we are inherently secular, our culture also exhorts us to protect our Dharma. Both the Mahabharata and Manusmriti categorically state Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah, meaning “Dharma safeguards those who uphold it.”
It’s high time Sanatanis recognize that they are being misled in the name of secularism. Secularism cannot be a one-way street!
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28 January 2025
30 December 2024
Kompella Madhavi Latha on X: "Smt. Madhavi Latha Garu states that the CM of Tamil Nadu and his son neither respect the shakti of women nor Sanatana Dharma. The 19-year-old girl who was assaulted at Chennai's Anna University — even though the details of the victim should not have been disclosed — had her FIR https://t.co/pbaxRzgSHm" / X My brother #Annamalai , who flogged himself six times, now comes forward to perform a Diksha for women's safety, invoking the power of Sanatana Dharma. I stand with #Annamalai
21 December 2024
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France News
20 February 2025
Ukraine war is a clear-cut example of how the politicians ignite the flames of the war. Earlier, most unipolar powers on this planet supported Zelensky, and European politicians could not dare to oppose Biden. The change of politics in the USA supported Russia, and now it is difficult for Europeans to withdraw. The result is like adding oil to the fire. Earlier, Ukraine was suffering, and now, if Europeans support and send their peacekeeping force to Ukraine, then the result will be war in Europe. Germany may suffer again. Studying the speeches of SPD, CSU, and AfD before elections in Germany, one concludes that war may continue or peace is a distant assumption. It is greed, grievance and ego of politicians.
Emmanuel Macron on X: "Je viens à nouveau d'avoir une longue conversation avec plusieurs collègues de l'Union européenne, ainsi que le Canada, l'Islande et la Norvège. La position de la France et de ses partenaires est claire et unie. Nous souhaitons une paix en Ukraine qui soit durable et solide. https://t.co/W70hJyeyXV" / X I have just had another long conversation with several colleagues from the European Union, as well as Canada, Iceland and Norway.
The position of France and its partners is clear and united. We wish for a lasting and solid peace in Ukraine. We stand alongside Ukraine and will take all our responsibilities to ensure peace and security in Europe. This is France's fundamental interest and I am its guarantor. We share the objective, which is also that of the President
, of putting an end to the war of aggression waged by Russia for almost three years. Our efforts for peace will continue in accordance with the following principles, in our own interest: → Ukraine must always be involved and its rights respected. → Peace must be lasting and accompanied by robust and credible guarantees. → European security concerns will have to be taken into account. We are convinced of the need to increase our defence and security spending and capabilities for Europe and each of our countries. Decisions will be taken in the coming days and weeks.
Der wohl wichtigste Unterschied: Der ukrainische Präsident ist demokratisch legitimiert, während der russische Präsident sich mit Scheinwahlen an der Macht hält. Wir stehen auf der Seite der Demokratie. Wir stehen auf der Seite der Ukraine. Nur mit dieser Klarheit lässt sich dieser schreckliche Krieg beenden. (FM) For more than 1000 days, the Ukrainian people have been defending themselves against Russia's war of aggression. The #Ukraine also defends the values of democracy and freedom that Europe and America stand for.
and Vladimir Putin have many differences. The most important difference is that the Ukrainian president is democratically legitimized, while the Russian president is holding on to power with sham elections. We are on the side of democracy. We are on the side of Ukraine. Only with this clarity can this terrible war be ended. (FM)Ursula von der Leyen on X: "I welcome the agreement on our 16th package of sanctions. The EU is clamping down even harder on circumvention by targeting more vessels in Putin’s shadow fleet and imposing new import and export bans. We are committed to keep up the pressure on the Kremlin." / X Rapid Response 47 on X: "In America, we hold a presidential election every four years -- even during wartime. We held an election during the Civil War. We held an election during World War II. Before President Zelenskyy decides to lecture the American President again, he should hold an election too." / X
9 January 2025
8 December 2024
Romania
Annulling presidential election results provoked people to revolt against the government and lost confidence in democracy. For all these factors, Biden and Soros are responsible.
19 February 2025
Elon Musk on X: "Romania deserves its own sovereignty! 🇷🇴" / X Inevitable West on X: "🚨BREAKING: Călin Georgescu announces that on his first day as president, he will ban the entire Soros network in Romania "We have ways to do this. We know who they are, it's very clear." https://t.co/MtkrZPvuXO" / X
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15 December 2024
Megatron on X: "NEW: 🇪🇺🇹🇩 Romania, the first country to fall into total NATO dictatorship after an anti-war candidate won an election. Mass arrests and persecution of supporters of the leading Presidential candidate, Călin Georgescu across the country after a Romanian court decided to annul https://t.co/mRZwJmI2Zh" / X "Mass arrests and persecution of supporters of the leading Presidential candidate, Călin Georgescu across the country after a Romanian court decided to annul the election because the winning candidate was anti-war in Ukraine.
Now his supporters are being arrested en masse and an attempt is being made to break his camp which ran his TikTok campaign.
This aggressive behavior towards the anti-war candidates shows that NATO is preparing Romania for a new front in Europe. Moldova will attack Transnistria and Romania will be drawn into the war."13 December 2024
11 December 2024
Călin Georgescu OFFICIAL ACCOUNT on X: "If romanian democracy falls, the entire world democratic system is at risk. Romania is part of EU, NATO and is one of the most important allies of the US in the Eastern Europe. If international community just stays indiferrent and enjoys the horrible political show that is https://t.co/CG07hp008w" / X horrible political show that is playing now in Romania, this will leed to an international legal precedent where a constitutional court will take the power of the vote from the people and give it always to the politicians. That will be the end of democracy as we know it, world wide.
9 December 2024
8 December 2024
Angelo Giuliano 🇨🇭🇮🇹🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻 安德龙 on X: "***BREAKING NEWS*** This is a COUP RIP democracy in Romania 🇷🇴The judges of the Constitutional Court decided to cancel the first round of the presidential elections, following declassified information from last week's CSAT meeting . Democracy, if it ever existed, is now https://t.co/2YZUuV5laf" / X "Democracy, if it ever existed, is now officially dead in Romania"
What do they show?
They document a social media campaign supporting Călin Georgescu that involved around 25,000 TikTok accounts coordinated through a Telegram channel, paid influencers, and coordinated messaging. First of all, looking at it rationally, this is actually a relatively small number of TikTok accounts for a national presidential campaign, and the documents provide limited data about the actual impact - they mention around 130 TikTok accounts generated between 1,000 and 500,000 views per video, but don't show comprehensive engagement statistics or evidence of significant voter influence. Also, importantly, everything described in these documents could just as easily be interpreted as legitimate digital marketing. The documents don't provide concrete proof of foreign state involvement or manipulation - they merely suggest the campaign "correlates with a state actor's operating mode" and draws parallels to alleged Russian operations in Ukraine and Moldova. The payment rates mentioned (400 lei per 20,000 followers, 1,000 euros per promotional video) are actually standard market rates for influencer marketing, though the documents do allege some payments were made illegally after the campaign period (the guy targeted by these allegations, a Romanian crypto entrepreneur called Bogdan Peschir, denies these allegations: realitatea.net/stiri/actual/c). The campaign coordination through Telegram channels with specific posting guidelines is exactly how modern political campaigns operate. What's notably missing from these documents is any concrete proof of foreign state involvement or manipulation. There's no technical evidence of artificial amplification, no proof the accounts were fake rather than real supporters, and no clear distinction between coordinated campaign activity (which is normal) and malicious manipulation. The documents try to draw parallels with Russian influence operations in Ukraine and Moldova, but the actual evidence presented is circumstantial at best. They note some accounts were created in 2016 but only recently became active - however, this is completely normal behavior when people become politically engaged during elections. Also, while the documents show Georgescu's popularity increased during this period, they don't prove that the social media campaign caused this rise. There could be many other factors at play - his policy positions resonating with voters, traditional campaign activities, media coverage, public appearances, or general voter dissatisfaction with other candidates. So that's quite obviously the much bigger story here: that an entire election was cancelled on the basis of what could just amount to an effective social media strategy. Heck, they don't even prove that the social media strategy was effective so in effect it's simply on the basis of the *existence* of a social media media campaign... In effect, when we strip away all the veneer, what just happened in Romania is that you had the country's top court cancel an entire presidential election because of the existence of a coordinated social media campaign on TikTok that the intelligence services claimed - without concrete evidence - resembled Russian tactics. That's the precedent being set here, where elections can be invalidated not based on proven fraud or manipulation, but on the mere existence of organized social media campaigning that authorities find suspicious. It's a dangerous path where largely unsubstantiated fears of foreign interference can be used to override actual voter choices, ironically damaging democracy far more than any social media campaign could.
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