Election Commission, CBI and Income Tax have become the arms of BJP. That itself is a failure of democracy. Now we are seeing a bank... sitting on public deposits; biggest bank in India; a nationalised bank... effectively seems to be functioning as a tool of BJP.
@ptrmadurai
#MEET
சுந்தர் அண்ணா. ECR-ல டீக்கடை வச்சுருக்கார். டீ குடிக்க வர எல்லார்கிட்டையும் அது நல்லா இருக்கானு ஆசையா கேட்டு தெரிஞ்சுக்கிறார். "என்னோட டீ நல்லா தான் இருக்கும்னு தெரியும். இருந்தாலும் மத்தவங்க சொல்லி அதை கேக்கறப்போ ஒரு சந்தோஷம்"னு சொல்றாரு.
The situation in Pulianthope is getting worse over time. The water level keeps rising.
@chennaicorp
pls note and do the needful.
Commoners have to wade through thigh-level waters even to buy essentials
"No MP, not even the Varanasi MP, gets to direct how Tamil Nadu Govt's State Budget is formed. The word 'freebies' is meaningless. It is the job of a govt to provide welfare"
-
@ptrmadurai
in an interview to
@MirrorNow
Time is 12.08 am. Passengers in TNSTC bus num TN33N3413 from
#Erode
to
#Chennai
are standing clueless in the middle of some highway for over an hour because there isn't enough amount in Fastag to cross a toll. Do we deserve this?
LAST YEAR THIS DAY!
(1/3) Just over a month after joining Mirror Now, I introduced myself and requested a 20-minute appointment for an interview. I was a journalist with barely a year of mainstream media experience at the time.
Tamil Nadu BJP attacking DMK on poll promises is like someone who has failed 5th class asking another guy why he has only one PHD.
-
@ptrmadurai
in a conversation with
@MirrorNow
Political parties have got a copy of voters list a few weeks ahead of the election date, as we all know
If 1 lakh voter names are missing in Coimbatore, why did the BJP keep mum until the election day? Why was this matter not raised in any of BJP's press conferences beforehand?
Cash and gift distribution happened in broad daylight. Election Commission failed in its primary duty. If DMK or ADMK alliance wins this election, it's purely because of the money they spent. The whole process was absolutely undemocratic
- NTK's Menaka Navaneethan to
@MirrorNow
"Asking for a 3 language formula is actually saying the Hindi belt will have a 1 language formula and they are not capable of producing schools good enough to generate English knowledge..."
@ptrmadurai
in an exclusive interview for Mirror Now
TAMIL NADU MINISTER ON LANGUAGE ROW
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister
@ptrmadurai
on the three-language formula, schooling in the Hindi belt & "distractions" in a democracy.
@dharannniii
|
#TamilNadu
#India
BJP MLA Vanathi Srinivasan comes to TN Assembly in a black saree. Congress MLAs are attending today's session wearing black clothes as a sign of protest against RaGa's disqualification.
Vanathi says she is unaware of it.
When asked if it's a message, she says "NOOOO"
This is me ❤️
Initially, for a few days, I helped the female flower vendor by taking care of her baby for an hour or so while she was busy selling flowers. It has become a routine now. And it's the best part of my day
Thank you. This write up in the Times of India made my day!
Democracy is in grave danger. It has been for years now. Anyone who believes in democracy should make the unconstitutional Electoral Bonds Scheme a big issue
@ptrmadurai
tells!
PROFESSIONAL UPDATE: Yesterday was my last day with Puthiya Thalaimurai News. I express my sincere gratitude to everyone who mentored and supported me throughout my journey with PT.
Starting today, I will be reporting for
@MirrorNow
from Tamil Nadu.
This live is Special. These 3 minutes will be unforgettable. ❤️🥂
7 years back, a random evening, I made a phone call to my mother to tell I want to quit Engineering and pursue Journalism because it feels like the right thing to do...
That's my first ever interview with a Finance Minister. He chose to give almost an hour from his busy schedule for a newbie journalist who hasn't interviewed any bigshot politicians before. That's how he is. Wishing him luck for the new role!
TIMES NOW EXCLUSIVE
'Election Commission is a stain on our democracy. It is a farce...', says Tamil Nadu Minister
@ptrmadurai
, during his interaction with
@dharannniii
There's a strong ideological battle waging and there are 2 sides
One side believes in equity, pluralism and the idea of India. The other side always thought societies have to be hierarchical
Ex-IAS Sasikanth Senthil says why he wants to 'Stay on right side of history'
@s_kanth
I shouted at him right away. A few reporters who saw what had happened tried confronting him and he said, "Sorry. I just tried blocking the crowd". We were just 15 media personnel.
Is this how police are supposed to block a crowd? By manhandling?
GOOD NEWS!
Once a
#COVID19
hotspot,
#Erode
has not reported any new positive case for the past 12 days. The last 4 patients under treatment have recovered fully and will be discharged by 4 PM today.
@ponkarthik_r
Droupadi Amman temple in
#Villupuram
which falls under HR&CE's control has been sealed after multiple rounds of peace talks by authorities to allow Dalits inside failed.
For the past 45 years, Dalits have not been allowed inside the temple. Opposed by a dominant community.
BJP will not get more vote share than ADMK. It's just media hype.
It's shocking and surprising that
@DrTamilisaiGuv
resigned from Governorship and is contesting from South Chennai. I don't know why she did this. She knows she will not win
Says
@thirumaofficial
It's just appalling that such vile hate speeches on communal lines are being made openly without hesitation among lakhs of people and numerous cameras... When we are supposed to have an independent body called the Election Commission monitoring all these
1562 fresh cases of
#COVID19
in
#TamilNadu
. Highest single day spike.
1149/1562 cases are from Chennai.
528 patients discharged. 17 new deaths.
Total confirmed cases stands at 33,229.
My interview with
#Tiruppur
District Collector Vijayakarthikeyan. 😄
He spoke in detail about the 'Disinfection tunnel' and various other preventive mechanisms that are in place to contain
#COVID19
spread.
@Vijaykarthikeyn
Probably the only public representative to submit a report card every six months about what he has done for his assembly constituency!
Highlight is the report being distributed door to door in Madurai Central Constituency
✅
@ptrmadurai
Delivering again on the commitment I made when I first ran for MLA in April 2016, the 15th edition of my 6-month performance report is distributed door by door across Madurai Central Constituency. I am grateful for the voters' continued support & trust🙏
SHOCKING
TN Women's Commission Head says Rukmini Devi Clg management did not provide a satisfactory answer on sexual harassment allegations during enquiry
"No reaction from the principal. When I asked why the management didn't act on complaints, he just looked at me that's all"
6 Guest Workers from
#WestBengal
stranded in
#Tiruppur
approached me for help in returning to their native. As soon as I brought the matter to
@Vijaykarthikeyn
's attention, necessary arrangements were made and they are beginning their journey today. 😊
I took a 15-day bike trip across
#Tiruvallur
three months back. It's also my native
Sasikanth Senthil explains the problems he has identified in Tiruvallur parliamentary constituency
@s_kanth
The Carnatic Music fraternity must have been ashamed during the
#MeToo
movement and should have come out with strong responses as they have now
#SangitaKalanidhi
Award is given to
#TMKrishna
for his musicianship. If he likes some of
#Periyar
's ideas, that's his choice
@Chinmayi
When 33% Women Reservation Bill was passed, DMK said it should be implemented immediately without waiting for Census and Delimitation
I asked
@KanimozhiDMK
if DMK really cares about women representation, why only 3 women out of the total 21 candidates in the current LS polls
புதிய தலைமுறை செய்தி எதிரொலி: கட்டிடத்தின் தரம் தொடர்பாக எழும்பூர் எம் எல் ஏ பரந்தாமன் சட்டப்பேரவையில் கவன ஈர்ப்பு தீர்மானம்.
@PTTVOnlineNews
@karthickselvaa
PTR on ELECTORAL BONDS SCHEME
It was a grave dander to democracy and atrociously bad. It built a platform where the govt knew not only who was donating to it but also to the opponents. The opposition knew nothing. The people knew nothing
#TimesNowMegaExclusive
PROFESSIONAL UPDATE: I have been selected from Tamil Nadu for the prestigious 'Mina Swaminathan Media Fellowship for Gender and Development 2021' by
@mssrf
For the next few months I will be writing on Gender Transformative Approaches for Sustainable Food Systems in detail
He is not RN Ravi. He is RSS Ravi. I challenge him to resign his Governor post. Choose a constituency and contest in elections. Go talk about your idealogies to the people of Tamil Nadu
THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH SLIPPERS
If you win, I will listen to whatever you say
@Udhaystalin
**DMK MANIFESTO**
NEET will be scrapped
NEP will be withdrawn
One Nation, One Election will not be implemented
No CAA & UCC
Article 361 will be removed (which means no shield for Governors from criminal action)
LPG cylinder at Rs 500
Petrol - 75, Diesel - 65
936 passengers returned from
#Maharashtra
have tested positive for
#COVID19
in
#TamilNadu
till date. A total of 1253 returnees have tested positive: Health Minister Vijayabaskar
He inquired about me for a few mins and said he will try to give an intw when he comes to Chennai (he was in Madurai then). Without a second delay I said, "I will come to Madurai Sir". The next morning I was there and he sat patiently for over 40 mins answering all my questions
#MEET
மாரியம்மாள் அக்கா. அவங்க பூக்கடை வெச்சுறுக்க ரோட்டுலேயே எந்நேரமும் இருக்க நாய் குட்டிக்கு தினமும் நைட் வேலை முடிஞ்சு போறப்போ 30 ரூபாய்க்கு இட்லியும் சிக்கன் குழம்பும் வாங்கி கொடுத்துட்டு தான் போவாங��க. நம்ம பசிச்சா கேப்போம்; அது எப்படி கேக்கும்னு சொல்லுட்டே கொஞ்சும்போது 📸
Many said ADMK has got split into 4 factions. There's no future for the party. The SC Judgement today is proving them all wrong
Face mask of those who were acting as DMK's B team has been ripped off
-
@EPSTamilNadu
in Madurai
All other language speakers are expected to learn
#Hindi
. It's not very difficult to learn
#Tamil
. The CM will be more than happy to send a Tamil Teacher to PM Modi.
K Annamalai has no right to even be fielded as a candidate from Tamil Nadu:
@KanimozhiDMK
Min KN Nehru sparks controversy
Pointing at a DSP, he says, "His talent is that he has the ability to do anything. He can make someone a criminal. Likewise, he can take someone's name out of the convict list too. He grew up us"
What about police integrity?
@MirrorNow
For the second day in row,
#TamilNadu
reports over 1000 positive cases
1162 fresh
#Covid19
positive cases
967 cases in
#Chennai
Total number of cases stands at 23,495
"Our MLA is like god to us"
I spoke to a couple of
#DMK
supporters protesting outside MLA Mohan's residence against the ongoing Income Tax raid on
#GSquare
and asked them how's it a "political vendetta"
This is what they had to say 👇
#DMK
MLA Udhayasuryan while campaigning in Erode East 👇
"Did they (ourpartymen) meet you in the last two days? Are you people happy? Did they give? They will meet you again the day after voting"
8
#COVID19
patients from
#Tiruppur
admitted to ESI Hospital in
#Coimbatore
have recovered fully and are getting discharged today. Of the 112 total patients, 91 have recovered. Rest 21 are in treatment and are stable.
@Vijaykarthikeyn
#IMPORTANT
KP Park apartment complex (meant for poor) had been built in an unimaginably poor quality that if someone hits their hand at a wall with considerable force, the cement and sand would peel off.
PST Constructions was the private contractor behind.
639 fresh
#COVID19
positive cases in
#TamilNadu
480/639 are from
#Chennai
.
Total confirmed cases in the state - 11,224
Active cases on date - 6971
634 patients discharged today. Total patients discharged - 4172
4 Deaths today. Death toll in the state - 78
We have seen investigative agencies being used as a tool politically. To topple governments, buy MPs / MLAs, prevent govt formations. But now we are looking at them being used as a tool financially.
A raid happens, electoral bond donation happens and then no prosecution happens
477 fresh
#COVID19
positive cases in
#TamilNadu
332/477 are from
#Chennai
Total confirmed cases in the state - 10,585
Active cases on date - 6970
939 patients discharged today (HIGHEST so far)
3 Deaths today. Death toll in the state - 74
646 fresh
#COVID19
positive cases in
#TamilNadu
Total confirmed cases - 17,728
Active cases on date - 8256
611 patients discharged today. Total patients discharged - 9342
9 Deaths today. Death toll in the state - 127
509
#COVID19
positive cases in
#Chennai
today. Total cases in Chennai - 11,640.
Chennai alone accounts for 65.65% of total confirmed cases in
#TamilNadu
till date.