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With DMK in the clear after 2G verdict, political realignment in TN likely (Lead, News Analysis)
By Venkatachari Jagannathan
Chennai, Dec 22 (IANS) The acquittal of DMK leaders Kanimozhi, daughter of party President M. Karunanidhi, and former Union Telecom Minister A. Raja, and others by a court in the 2G spectrum case has come as a big boost for the party and could lead to a political realignment in Tamil Nadu, especially with the ruling AIADMK a divided house, political observers and party leaders say.
“There will be realignment in the political scenario in Tamil Nadu following the verdict. Political parties may now gravitate towards the DMK without any hesitation as the shadow of 2G case is no more there on the party,” Professor of Political Science at the University of Madras Ramu Manivannan told IANS.
“It is ironical that DMK lost elections due to the alleged scam in 2G spectrum allocation. Now DMK will claim moral and political victory,” Manivannan added.
There is also a view that the DMK will be wooed by the BJP with an eye on the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. There could be a race between the Congress and the BJP to align with the DMK.
“The relationship between Congress and DMK is strong. There will not be any change in that,” S. Thirunavukkarasar, Tamil Nadu Congress chief, told IANS.
“Other like-minded parties wanting to join us are welcome,” Thirunavukkarasar added.
Asked whether the two Communist parties would come forward and join the Congress-DMK alliance with the shadow of the 2G scandal now gone, he said it could happen as there should be a united secular front to oppose the BJP.
Currently the DMK has Congress and Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) as allies.
The two communist parties supported the DMK candidate in the Radhakrishnan Nagar by-election on Thursday. Even the MDMK party led by Vaiko, VCK, supported the DMK candidate in the by-poll.
“We have to read the full judgement first and then comment,” G. Ramakrishnan, Tamil Nadu Secretary of the Communist Party of India-Marxist told IANS when asked about the political realignment in the wake of the 2G case verdict.
Thirunavukkarasar did not agree that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the Centre can put pressure on DMK by going on appeal against the Delhi Special CBI Court verdict.
“The acquittal verdict has come on the merits of the case. Even the appeal has to be made on the same count,” Thirunavukkarasar said.
He said “there is not much possibility” of the BJP threatening DMK.
According to Thirunavukkarasar, the ruling AIADMK party in Tamil Nadu is a divided house. It has to be seen whether BJP would like to go with the AIADMK.
“There is nothing to stop DMK from getting back on the political saddle in Tamil Nadu. The two communist parties and others may not have any reservation in aligning with DMK,” Manivannan said.
“For BJP to set its foot firmly in South, it has to break the alliance between Congress and DMK in Tamil Nadu as the ruling AIADMK is riven by factions,” John Arokiasamy, political analyst, told IANS.
According to him, BJP has to start from Tamil Nadu for a stronger southern foray, which it could do by going on appeal in the 2G case.
“The acquittal of Kanimozhi may also create an internal power struggle within DMK as there may be demands for her to be given higher party responsibility,” Arokiasamy added.
According to him, the BJP may want to align with DMK as AIADMK is not strong now and whether DMK would succumb to that pressure has to be seen.
“For BJP the 2019 general election is more crucial than the assembly polls in Tamil Nadu,” Arokiasamy added.
“There is nothing to stop DMK from aiming for power in Tamil Nadu. DMK may not want to align with BJP,” Manivannan said.
On the PMK’s position, former Union Minister Anbumani Ramadoss told IANS: “We continue to hold on to our stand. We will not align with DMK or AIADMK.”
Ramadoss said if there was no corruption in 2G spectrum allocation then why had the Supreme Court cancelled 122 spectrum licences and why did the central government opt for auction route later.
“Aligning with DMK seems to be a wishful thinking of BJP people. There is no possibility of DMK joining hands with BJP. DMK has formed a strong alliance with the two communist parties, with them supporting the former’s candidate in the recent R.K. Nagar by-poll,” M.H. Jawahirullah, President, Manitheneya Makkal Katchi (MMK) told IANS
He does not think DMK will go with BJP at this juncture as the Congress party in Gujarat has scored a “moral victory” in the recent assembly elections with its performance.
Political analysts agree that the political calculations may also change if the two actors – Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth – make a decisive political plunge.
–IANS
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Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.
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