Lines are Drawn for an Interesting Political Contest in the Kerala State Capital: Rajeev Chandrasekhar Vs Shashi Tharoor

#ModiAgainIn2024 #ModiKaParivar #Thread

Today morning, one of my ex-colleagues, who is not a Modi fan, texted me, telling me that the BJP is not serious about the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat. His point was that Rajeev Chandrasekhar was an unfamiliar face to Malayalis and was bound to lose to Shashi Tharoor.

My response to him was this: 'My friend, you seem to be underestimating the political acumen of the Malayali.'

1/6 Who is Rajeev Chandrasekhar?

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, a Malayali settled in Bengaluru, may not have lived in Kerala, but he is well-known to Keralites as a Central minister and also due to his significant ownership stake in the Malayalam news channel, Asianet News.

Time and again, some of his video clips on various political issues have gone viral in Kerala, as well. Watch this short video clip to learn more about him.

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Kerala College Festivals and Violence: What is the connection?

Look at this image. This is in Malayalam. I know most of you do not understand the language.

Regardless, what do you think this image is conveying? What does it remind you of? I was reminded of the 1921 Malabar riots.

To put it very politely and diplomatically, this image certainly does not convey a message of peace, does it? This is the poster for the Mahatma Gandhi University Festival 2023–24.

It says, "5 DAYS TO GO" for the festival

1/5 INTIFADA: Kerala University Youth Festival 2022–23

Now, take a look at this image. This is the poster for the Kerala University Youth Festival, which is scheduled to be held from March 7th to 11th, 2024.

What is written in small letters at the top translates to: 'Art’s resistance against invasion.' Don’t ask me what that means, what it intends to convey, or how it is relevant to an arts festival. I am not sure!

What is written in big letters, is this: "INTIFADA.”

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George Soros and the Organization Behind India's Corruptions Index Placement at 93

A few days ago, the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2023 was published. As has been the case with several such indexes in the past, India was ranked as the 93rd least corrupt country in the world, out of a total of 180 countries. In 2022, the same report placed India at 85th. While the main opposition party in India and its supporters celebrated the 'fall' of the nation, left-leaning media outlets such as 'The Wire' reported this news with a lot of fanfare.

It's no secret that over the last 9–10 years, the central government has adopted several measures to eliminate corruption. Therefore, a low ranking of 93 must have come as a surprise to many of us.

Well, do not be surprised. There is one name that many Indians have grown familiar with these days. This is the name that time and again pops up whenever there's an attempt to portray the current Indian administration in a poor light. Yes, the name is George Soros.

1/8 About the report

For starters, it doesn’t take long to figure out that there is something terribly wrong with the rankings. Some of the countries placed above India on the list are African nations: Namibia (59), Benin (70), Ghana (70), Senegal (70), South Africa (83), Burkina Faso (83), and Tanzania (87). It is beyond any logic that these countries are shown as less corrupt than India.

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Why is Rajnikanth Getting Trolled? Exploring the Reasons Behind the Criticism

As we all know, Superstar Rajnikant has become the latest target of the leftist ecosystem. His apparent crime? Bowing down to UP-CM Yogi Adityanath

What transpired?

A couple of days ago, Rajnikant visited Yogi Adityanath at his residence. Following this, a video of Rajnikant bowing down in front of Yogi Adityanath went viral.

Soon after, the toolkit gang started trolling him mercilessly. One handle commented, 'What a fall,' while a popular Kerala left-leaning handle tweeted a photo suggesting that 'equality' is when you shake hands with a person, and not when you bow down at someone’s feet.

Why do we greet a person with Namaskaram or Namaste?

Apart from showing respect to the other person, saying Namaskaram acknowledges the equality of all beings. It's a way of demonstrating respect to others regardless of their social status, background, or differences. Saying Namaskaram with both palms touching has several other spiritual reasons as well.

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#Rajnikanth #YogiAdityanath #JailerHits500cr #JailerRecordMakingBO #Rajnikant @rajnikanth @myogiadityanath Who is Yogi Adityanath?

We all know that he is the CM of UP. But he is also the mahant (head priest) of Gorakhnath Matt in Gorakhpur, a monastery linked to the Nath tradition of Hinduism.

A Yogi in the Nath tradition refers to a practitioner who follows the path of yoga and meditation as a means of spiritual realization and self-discovery. Yogis in the Nath tradition are known for their emphasis on ascetic practices, physical postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), and meditation. They seek to achieve a state of union with the divine through their spiritual practices. The term "Yogi" signifies their commitment to the yogic path and their pursuit of inner transformation.

#YogiAdityanath #Rajnikanth @rajnikanth @myogiadityanath
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Unraveling History: Did the Congress Truly Hold the Key to India's Independence?

Today, we are celebrating the 76th Independence Day. As expected, many handles belonging to the Congress and its supporters are highlighting how the Congress fought for India’s independence and… Reason Number One: British Economic Woes after World War 2

Let's remember that the British East India Company came to India with a simple objective: to loot India. This looting was highly successful in the early years, especially from the mid-1800s until the early 1900s. The…

Mocking Lord Ganapathi and its Aftermath: A Close Examination of Recent Events in Kerala

A few days ago, Kerala Assembly Speaker A.N. Shamseer mocked the Puranas, saying that Ganapathi and Pushpakavimana were myths (Related story is attached at the end)

#Kerala #Ganapathi

1/12 https://t.co/NoxNIFgLTPtwitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Shamseer is someone who follows all the rules mandated by his religion, praying five times a day.

He did not think twice before mocking a culture that gave his ancestors a chance to adopt the religion that he follows now.
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Threatening Slogans and Communal Politics: Kerala

“Will hang you in front of the deity (nada/garbhagriha/sanctum sanctorum) and burn you alive, without Ramayana chants” – This was a highly provocative slogan heard during a M-league (IUML) youth rally in Kanjangad, Kerala… https://t.co/zTtkw5gB4ztwitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Communal IUML is a Part of the I.N.D.I.A Alliance

Remember that this is a party that is a part of the newly formed I.N.D.I.A alliance. Rahul Gandhi had given his stamp of approval on the "secular credentials" of IUML last month when he said, “IUML is a secular party.”… https://t.co/tiQIFnISsttwitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Kerala's Dark Underbelly: The Story of Professor's Hand Chopping and the NIA Court's Verdict

“The glass on my door shattered into pieces upon the powerful strike of the axe. The glass on the door next to my sister also broke as a machete struck it with force...

#Kerala

1/17 https://t.co/oIQcLX6ojMtwitter.com/i/web/status/1…
The first guy started hacking me repeatedly through the door, now without glass. I tried to resist and catch hold of the axe, managing to do so once or twice, but I couldn't hold on. Once my nerves and flesh were severed, I couldn't raise my hands anymore...
#keralastory
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Supreme Court Stays the Arrest of Shajan Skariah: Kerala's Undeclared Emergency

In what can be seen as a significant blow to the Kerala Police and the state government, the Supreme Court today granted interim protection to Shajan Skariah, the editor of 'Marunadan Malayali'
1/18 https://t.co/atQiiYlqMhtwitter.com/i/web/status/1…
The criminal case was filed under the SC/ST Act and was related to derogatory remarks made against MLA P.V. Sreenijan (Related thread attached)
#keralamodel #marunadanmalayali @marunadannews
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The Growing Threat to Freedom of Expression in Kerala: The Story of Shajan Skariah

This is a 'Kerala Story' of how nationalist media outlets in the most literate state are being silenced using the full might of the Communist state government.

#KeralaModel

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We often hear the opposition and the left-leaning media accusing the central government of being a 'totalitarian' regime. This typically happens when the central government implements strict progressive measures. But what does totalitarianism mean?
#Kerala
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Assault on Bus Owner in "Investor-Friendly" Kerala

A few days ago, we all witnessed the Kerala CM confidently proclaiming how investor-friendly Kerala is. Want to understand the "investor-friendliness" of Kerala? Please watch this video clip (Between 30-60 seconds)
#Kerala
1/12 https://t.co/2UzlOI5QQJtwitter.com/i/web/status/1…
In the video, the man being assaulted is Raj Mohan, a private bus owner, while the person responsible for the assault is Ajay, a local CITU leader. CITU is the trade union wing of the Communist Party. Raj Mohan, a gulf returnee, owns four buses.
#KeralaNews
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Former DGP's Startling Revelations of the Sabarimala Controversy: Kerala Communists in a Spot

How many of you remember the Save Sabarimala agitation? It's only been four years since the agitation took place in 2018.

#Kerala #KeralaStory #Sabarimala

1/16 But the horrible memories of those days still linger in the minds of every devotee who fought to ensure that the Sabarimala traditions were not broken by a bunch of atheists.

#Kerala #KeralaStory #sabarimala

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"Secular" Kerala Story of Madrasa Students Atmika and Aishika

Kerala is once again becoming a glowing example of "secularism." The story reported by Asianet News revolves around Atmika, a 6th standard student, and her younger sister, who is in the first standard.

#Kerala
1/8 twitter.com/i/web/status/1… What makes them "unique"? They both study at a nearby madrasa. Every morning, they wake up early and attend "secular" classes on the Quran and Arabic. Afterward, they proceed to their regular school.
#KeralaStory
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Controversial Welcome for Sexual Harassment Accused Savad Sha: Kerala

Do you remember Savad Sha? No, he isn’t a celebrity. He was arrested for sexually harassing his co-passenger in a KSRTC bus on May 19th. He was released on bail yesterday.
#kerala

1/5 Now comes the funny part. Savad was garlanded and welcomed by the All Kerala Men's Association outside the Aluva Sub jail upon being released on bail yesterday. Here's a video of the "welcome" he received.
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"Unscientific Rituals to be Prevented": Kerala HC

Here is another judgment from the Kerala High Court that feels like a slap in the face for those following the indigenous faith in Kerala.
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#Kerala twitter.com/i/web/status/1… In a plea moved against a man to stop ritualistic animal sacrifice in a temple like structure he built at his residence, the court quoted Ambedkar: "True religious practice should be guided by reason, equality, and humanistic values rather than blind adherence to traditions.
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Man Arrested for Sexual Harassment in a Bus:Kerala

Savad Sha, is a name that has gained popularity in Kerala since last evening, albeit for the wrong reasons. He was arrested for misbehaving with a girl in a bus. Attached are his images from his Facebook profile.

#Kerala
1/7 twitter.com/i/web/status/1… The incident came to light after the girl, Nanditha, took to social media to talk about it and also posted a video of the incident that she herself shot. From the images, it appears that he is associated with the Muslim League of Kerala in some manner.
#KeralaNews
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Muslims and Christians in Kerala Temple festival committee: Have you heard of the popular Thirumandhamkunnu Bhagavathy temple in Malappuram district of Kerala?
#Communists #Kerala #temples #pooram #Malabar #keralamodel #secularism #sickularism #Hinduism #sanatani
1/21 The Pooram (temple festival) this year is to be held between April 11th- April 23rd, 2023. This is purportedly a list of the temple festival committee members. For those of you who can’t read Malayalam, let me list the names in the highlighted boxes.
#Communists #Kerala
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1921 Malabar riots, Gandhi and a Malayalam Movie:
Malabar riots of 1921 often called the “Moplah rebellion” is a topic that was not discussed openly in Kerala until recently (“Moplah” is a term used to refer to Kerala Muslims)
1/36 Moplah riots have always been whitewashed by the Congress and the left historians as freedom struggle against the British. However, the reality is something else!
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Raghuram Rajan is back! And I must say that he has remarkable ability to stay in the headlines. A couple of months ago, he was seen walking with India's "forever future PM" Rahul Gandhi, thereby openly displaying his loyalty to the Congress.
#RaghuramRajan
1/4 According to him, India is dangerously close to what he calls the "Hindu rate of growth". This is a term coined by late Indian economist Raj Krishna to refer to the slow growth rate of India during 1950-1980. Why don't you call it the "Nehruvian rate of growth" Mr. Rajan?
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Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari recently launched India's first hydrogen powered car - Toyota Mirai. The name Mirai is of Japanese origin and means "future". Green hydrogen is generated from water and will cost approximately INR 25/liter. #greenhydrogen #PositiveVibes
1/4 The car is a pilot project at the moment and the manufacturing of green hydrogen will begin in the country in a massive scale to enable India to be a nation exporting green hydrogen. Here are a few facts about this car. Watch the video as well.
@nitin_gadkari #PositiveVibes
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Pathanamthitta collector – A role model!
Have you heard the name Divya.S.Iyer? She’s the collector of Pathanamthitta district of #Kerala, where Sabarimala temple is located.
@DSIyer
#SabarimalaPilgrimage
1/10 A couple of days ago, she was honored with the “Excellence in Governance” award by the Home minister @AmitShah. She was one among the 18 collectors who was presented with the award, chosen from 404 district collectors across 29 states of India.
#Sabarimala
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