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The Hindu
5 hours ago
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- The Hindu
TNCC president Selvaperunthagai takes a dig at collapsing bridges in BJP-ruled States
The bridges that are just completed or under construction in BJP-ruled States are collapsing almost every day, said Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K. Selvaperunthagai here on Tuesday. He was speaking to reporters at Aliyar after inspecting the dam. He said that the Aliyar dam was constructed by the late Chief Minister Kamaraj and it still stands tall today. Whereas, the bridges in the BJP-ruled States are collapsing while under construction or immediately after their inauguration. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the habit of undertaking foreign tours when Parliament is in session, he said. The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee will urge Mr. Modi to instal a statue of late Congress leader Kakkan who was instrumental in the construction of Aliyar dam, he said.
The Hindu
15-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Chief Minister launches ‘Ungaludan Stalin' initiative across Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, on Tuesday (July 15, 2025), said it was the 'Dravidian model of government' that had brought in and implemented several schemes to ameliorate the Adi-Dravidars and Scheduled Tribes in the State's history. But, these schemes alone were not enough and 'we have to go several miles to reach the goals of self-respect and society without discrimination.' After launching the State-wide Ungaludan Stalin (Stalin with you) initiative and inaugurating the memorial hall and statue of former Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president L. Elayaperumal, a prominent leader who belonged to the Scheduled Caste, in Chidambaram, Mr. Stalin said the government has now removed the word 'colony' (indicating a habitation of SCs) from official records as it had come to symbolise oppression and carried the connotation of untouchability. As part of these efforts, the government has also removed caste markers and renamed all hostels being run by various departments of the Tamil Nadu government as 'Social justice hostels.' The journey to social liberation is a long one and will take time. But everything will change and Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin will make the change to reach the goals with the path shown by Elayaperumal., he said. Mr. Stalin said political parties and leaders championing the policies and principles of Dr. Ambedkar, Karl Marx and Mahatma Gandhi were in one platform and any plan of the 'saffron power in Delhi' would not hold good against them. On Elayaperumal Paying rich tributes to Elayaperumal, Mr. Stalin said he was in the league of veteran leaders like Iyothee Thass Pandithar, Rettaimalai Srinivasan, M.C. Rajah, N. Sivaraj, L.C. Gurusamy, Swami Sagajanandar, among others who worked for social reforms in the society. The late leader, who worked for the rights of Scheduled Caste community, was agitated on noticing 'two pot system' even during his school days and acted against it. Even after joining the army, he flagged the discrimination with superior officers and it was resolved, the Chief Minister said. Mr. Stalin recalled a report tabled by Elayaperumal in Parliament despite an attack on his office was the basis for the enactment of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. 'Ungaludan Stalin' camps Referring to the Ungaludan Stalin initiative, the Chief Minister said a total of 10,000 special camps will be organised across rural and urban areas from today. As many as 46 services from various departments will be made available at the camps. Besides, medical services will be provided at each camp Mr. Stalin said trained volunteers will visit each household and inform people about the date and location of these camps. They will also explain the various government services being provided, the eligibility criteria and the documents required to avail the services. Women who are eligible but have been left out of the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai can submit their applications at the camp, he said. Non-leather footwear manufacturing unit The Chief Minister also announced that a non-leather footwear manufacturing unit would be set up at Kodukkanpalayam in Cuddalore district at an investment of ₹75 crore. The unit will provide employment for about 12,000 women from the district, he added. Ministers M.R.K. Panneerselvam, K.N. Nehru, C.V. Ganesan, E.V. Velu, M.P. Saminathan, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi president and Chidambaram MP Thol. Thirumavalavan, MPs M.K. Vishnu Prasad and D. Ravikumar participated.
NDTV
09-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"Was Ignored": Tamil Nadu Congress Chief Alleges Discrimination During Temple Ritual
Chennai: In what is being seen as a case of caste-based discrimination, Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) President and Sriperumbudur MLA K Selvaperunthagai has alleged that he was deliberately sidelined during the consecration ceremony of the 1000-year-old Vallakottai Murugan temple in his own constituency. Speaking exclusively to NDTV, the Dalit legislator said he was neither received by officials nor allowed into the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. "I couldn't even see the deity," he said. He further alleged that the ceremonial temple flag, traditionally handed to an elected representative during the event, was instead given to another MLA who is not from a Dalit community. "I was invited as the chief guest and asked to come at 8:30 AM. I arrived at 8:25 AM. Still, no one came to receive me. I was ignored," said K Selvaperunthagai. The Congress leader made it clear he is not blaming the government or Chief Minister M K Stalin. He added that the Chief Minister has been actively promoting social justice, pointing to the recent renaming of Backward Class hostels as "Social Justice Hostels" as an example of inclusive governance. "Even MLAs and MPs from Dalit communities face discrimination by some officials. I don't hold the Chief Minister responsible for the mistakes of one or two individuals," he told NDTV. Mr Selvaperunthagai also strongly condemned former Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan for suggesting that he had waited for a VIP darshan. "That is completely false," he said, adding that he was happy the former Governor was given proper respect, but that shouldn't have come at the cost of ignoring an elected representative. Meanwhile, the Communist Party of India (CPI) has condemned the incident and demanded an investigation and strict action under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Officials associated with temple administration have denied the allegations, calling the incident a case of miscommunication. The Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Minister is reported to have met Mr Selvaperunthagai following the incident. For a specific question on why the temple flag was not given to the local MLA but to another lawmaker, the officer downplayed saying "The flag is neither important nor prestigious". Despite public calls for a formal complaint, the Congress leader and ally of the ruling DMK has said he will not file one, trusting that the Chief Minister will act fairly. "I leave it to the people and the Chief Minister to judge," he said. This incident has stirred debate around caste-based practices and the dignity of elected representatives from marginalised communities in state-run religious institutions.
The Hindu
07-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
DMK-Congress alliance will win more than 200 seats: TNCC president Selvaperunthagai
Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K. Selvaperunthagai on Monday claimed that the AIADMK cadre will never accept the BJP and its leaders and expressed confidence that the people will give them a fitting response in the 2026 State Assembly elections. Speaking to the reporters in Chennai, Mr. Selvaperunthagai said the BJP, 'which has insulted Periyar (E.V. Ramasamy), Annadurai, MGR and Jayalalithaa', will not be accepted by the AIADMK cadre and the alliance is not 'natural'. According to him, the TNCC's efforts to strengthen its base in rural areas will help the DMK-led alliance as a whole. 'The DMK-Congress alliance will win over 200 seats and with a margin of over 25,000 votes [in each constituency]. We have completed filling up 72% of the village committees. The BJP has formed an alliance that is against people's wishes and that will never gel,' he claimed. Meanwhile, Indian Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib announced K.P. Surya Prakash has been appointed as the president of Tamil Nadu Congress Youth Wing.
The Hindu
07-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
T.N. CM Stalin to visit Cuddalore on July 14
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will be on a two-day visit to Cuddalore district on July 14 and 15 to take part in various government events. According to official sources, the Chief Minister will launch the first camp of the 'Ungaludan Stalin' (Stalin with you) initiative, aimed at directly addressing public grievances and delivering government services through special camps at people's doorsteps, on July 15 in Chidambaram Municipality. Under this initiative, a total of 378 camps will be held in the urban and rural areas of Cuddalore district. The initiative aims to bring government services and welfare schemes directly to people's neighbourhoods. The Chief Minister will also pay floral tributes to a portrait of former Chief Minister K. Kamaraj at the Government Girls Higher Secondary School in Chidambaram on the occasion of the leader's birth anniversary. Mr. Stalin will inaugurate a memorial hall to mark the birth centenary of Dalit leader and former president of Tamil Nadu Congress Committee L. Elayaperumal at his hometown in Chidambaram. The memorial hall has been built at a cost of ₹6.39 crore. Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare M.R.K. Panneerselvam, accompanied by Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar, reviewed the security arrangements for the Chief Minister's visit.
