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India Today
14 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Rajnath Singh slams Opposition for disrupting discussion on Shubhanshu Shukla
This episode of So South provides an in-depth look at the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) announcement of veteran Tamil Nadu leader and Maharashtra Governor, CP Radhakrishnan, as its Vice Presidential candidate. The nomination has created a challenging situation for the DMK, which now faces a dilemma regarding its support or opposition to CP Radhakrishnan, given his background from the dominant Gounder community in Tamil Nadu and his association with RSS ideology. The program features ground reports from Radhakrishnan's hometown and school in Tirupur. Additionally, the episode covers a flash flood threat in Karnataka's Koppal district after seven crest gates of the Tungabhadra dam malfunctioned, raising concerns among local farmers and residents. Also featured is a controversy in Andhra Pradesh where fans of actor Junior NTR are protesting against a TDP MLA following alleged derogatory remarks.
India Today
14 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
CP Radhakrishnan is NDA's Vice President pick, Jr NTR fans stage protest against TDP MLA
This episode of So South provides an in-depth look at the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) announcement of veteran Tamil Nadu leader and Maharashtra Governor, CP Radhakrishnan, as its Vice Presidential candidate. The nomination has created a challenging situation for the DMK, which now faces a dilemma regarding its support or opposition to CP Radhakrishnan, given his background from the dominant Gounder community in Tamil Nadu and his association with RSS ideology. The programme features ground reports from Radhakrishnan's hometown and school in Tirupur. Additionally, the episode covers a flash flood threat in Karnataka's Koppal district after seven crest gates of the Tungabhadra dam malfunctioned, raising concerns among local farmers and residents. Also featured is a controversy in Andhra Pradesh where fans of actor Junior NTR are protesting against a TDP MLA following alleged derogatory remarks.
India Today
11-08-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Karnataka: Congress vs Congress 'voter fraud', DK Shivakumar slams own minister
This episode of So South examines political developments across South India. In Karnataka, the controversy surrounding Rahul Gandhi's 'voter chori' allegations intensifies, with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar challenging the Election Commission's notice to Rahul Gandhi. Karnataka Cooperative Minister KN Rajanna admitted to voter list irregularities during the Congress's rule, a statement that has drawn criticism from D.K. Shivakumar. The issue has resonated across the south, with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin supporting Rahul Gandhi and Congress's K.C. Venugopal alleging similar voter list manipulation in Kerala's Thrissur constituency, questioning a BJP win. In Tamil Nadu, a political discussion has arisen from VCK leader Tol Thirumavallavan's comments on MGR and 'Brahmanism', which have drawn criticism from the AIADMK. Additionally, lyricist Vairamuthu faces backlash for his interpretation of Lord Ram's state of mind. The program also covers internal friction within the PMK, with Anbumani Ramadoss addressing a rift with his father. Furthermore, the show reports on protests in Dharwar against alleged propaganda targeting Dharmasthala and actor Rana Daggubati's appearance before the Enforcement Directorate.
India Today
08-08-2025
- Politics
- India Today
SoSouth: Rahul Gandhi's '80 voters, 1 room' claim in Bengaluru investigated
This edition of SoSouth investigates the escalating conflict between Rahul Gandhi and the Election Commission regarding alleged voter fraud in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The program features an India Today ground report examining claims of voter list manipulation in Bengaluru's Mahadevapura constituency, where numerous voters were reportedly registered to single addresses. Similar allegations from Left parties in Kerala concerning Thrissur are also covered. Additionally, the bulletin details major policy shifts in southern states, as both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are set to replace the National Education Policy (NEP) with their own State Education Policies (SEP). Tamil Nadu's recently unveiled policy maintains a two-language formula, drawing criticism from BJP leader Tamizhisai Soundararajan. Developments in the Telangana phone-tapping case involving Bandi Sanjay, protests by sanitation workers in Chennai against privatization, and an alleged assault on a Dalit youth in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati are also presented.
