Muthurasa Kumar

Independent journalist/ poet / writer.
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[Krithika Srinivasan @krithika_writes]

#Villupuram A Dalit woman reporter has allegedly been threatened by dominant caste members of the same village over past feuds, and her family members, including a pregnant woman, were physically assaulted at V Sithamur village near Villupuram on June 22.

The family has demanded immediate police action, claiming that the key accused have not yet been arrested even after two weeks following the alleged caste atrocity.

Read:
https://t.co/vC2khXKVxy

@xpresstn @NewIndianXpress

[Krithika Srinivasan @krithika_writes]

As part of the many theories that revolved around the tragedy, tribals living in Kalvarayan hills were accused of brewing hooch there and illegally supplying it to those in the plains. Though sources from the hills denied such allegations then, it wasn't heard as loud as the accusations. The result — the people are enduring social stigma attached to the hooch deaths that is causing them a great deal of self-respect.
So, I went to Kalvarayan hills this year to see how they've coped with the incident and what has changed for them.

Covering this story was both draining and hopeful. As a reporter on the ground, it is unbelievable to see how marginalised people in the plains and tribals in the hills have been normalised to accept the shame of illicit liquor addiction and production while the rest of the society casually does both without carrying any stigmatised baggage.

https://t.co/PRAzTF2vOS

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[Krithika Srinivasan @krithika_writes]

#Kallakurichi hooch (kallasaarayam) death incident is one that reflected the multidimensional problems in our system and how people in the lowest rung of society have no choice but fall prey to the poor lifestyle choices and questioning those in power is a rare, often risk laden activity.
If the government is robust in operating liquor stores and making huge profits from people's leisure habit (that has led to addiction), then the government must also be steadfast in operating rehab centers. It's only least humanitarian to provide a way out for the addicts who were pulled into this loop for power and money hungry politics.
Read how families struggle to cope up with the life after the tragedy in Kallakurichi.
@xpresstn @NewIndianXpress

https://t.co/5bKdG8micX

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கங்கு • நாவலிலிருந்து...

நன்றி • neelan books

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When a grieving family approaches Sekar to paste an obituary poster, he does not charge. “People would be mourning the loss of a family member, how can I charge for something that announces a life has ended,” he says.

Meet the poster man of Villupuram, R M Sekar whose work ethics sets him apart in the trade.
#GoodNewsTNIE
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[Krithika Srinivasan @krithika_writes]

Viluppuram now has a #VCK MP and one MLA for the first time in the district. The fact that Vanni Arasu has stood the ground amidst opposite current is something fantastic. Looks like a hopeful sign for resistance against caste and bringing unified development to uplift the region. #TNResults @VanniArasu_VCK
@WriterRavikumar @thirumaofficial

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வேர்ச்சொல் தலித் இலக்கிய கூடுகை கவிதை வாசிப்பு நிகழ்வில் கலந்து கொள்வதில் மிக்க மகிழ்ச்சி!

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[Krithika Srinivasan @krithika_writes]

When #VCK contested elections for the first time in 1999, the villages of Chidambaram witnessed bloodbaths driven by casteism, describes the party’s fact finding report cited in VCK MP and general secretary D Ravikumar’s book 'Saathiyaal Sidhaindha Jananayagam' that came out last year.

Through three decades of fighting casteism the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi has gained its own momentum across people from all community for their stand on social justice and equality. Amidst campaigning rush, TNIE caught up with VCK chief and Chidambaram MP Thol.Thirumavalvan for an interview
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Read the full interview:
https://t.co/LCLwSoYLJ4
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[Krithika Srinivasan @krithika_writes]

Qn: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami says the elections are for Tamil Nadu and you are targeting Delhi to deflect from the government’s failures. How do you respond?

M K Stalin: If there is no interference of Delhi in Tamil Nadu’s election, why did Palaniswami run to Delhi even for the seat-sharing talks of their alliance.

Read Chief Minister M K Stalin (@mkstalin) 's interview with @pkr_madras @AntoJoseph @pon_vasanth at
@NewIndianXpress @xpresstn

https://t.co/xlStiAo9NU

[Krithika Srinivasan @krithika_writes]

Is the VCK taking cognisance of the dangerous escalation in targeted social media abuse against women who voice out their opinion, regardless of party affiliation, by IT wings of all parties?
VCK general secretary @WriterRavikumar answers this and other questions on the party for @NewIndianXpress / @xpresstn ahead of #TNAssemblyElection2026

Read the interview here : https://t.co/TkP1Pw9O9L

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@xpresstn Family members and members of several civil society organisations gathered for the funeral on Sunday. They raised demands to govt asking Anti-Honour Killing Act and strict action against dowry harassment. @xpresstn @NewIndianXpress

[Muthurasa Kumar @Muthurasa_Kumar]

அனைவரும் வருக!

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அழைப்பிதழ் வடிவமைப்பு • அசோக்

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அனைவரும் வருக!

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நண்பர்களுக்கு வணக்கம்,

கருநாக்கு • எனது புதிய கவிதைத் தொகுப்பு

2026 சென்னை புத்தகக் காட்சியில் வெளிவரவுள்ள 'கருநாக்கு' கவிதைத் தொகுப்பின் முகப்பு அட்டையைப் பகிர்வதில் மிக்க மகிழ்ச்சி!

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[Muthurasa Kumar @Muthurasa_Kumar]

கவிதைகள் • கருநாக்கு • முத்துராசா குமார்

ஓவியம் • க.ஸ்ரீதர்

அட்டை வடிவமைப்பு • ப்ரவேகா

வெளியீடு • சால்ட்

2026 சென்னை புத்தகக் காட்சி

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[Muthurasa Kumar @Muthurasa_Kumar]

மதுரை மாவட்டம் கரடிப்பட்டி கிராமத்தைச் சேர்ந்த பள்ளி மாணவி நித்யஸ்ரீக்கு மனமார்ந்த அன்பும் நன்றிகளும்! ❤🌻

[Krithika Srinivasan @krithika_writes]

Remember the brutal caste murders in #Kachanatham, Sivagangai (2018) where three dalit men were killed by dominant caste members, #Gokulraj, a dalit youth who was ruthlessly killed by a caste outift in Nammakal (2015)?

The accused in both the cases were sentenced to lifetime imprisonment because of the brilliant arguments and legal excellence showed by the #SpecialPublicProsecutors who appeared for the victims.

The State Government that was supposed to pay them immediately after the case was completed did not. Those SPPs were represented before the Madras High Court seeking remuneration. Despite the HC order, they are still not paid the fees.

Read @xpresstn https://t.co/oiywVJhFWv

#AdvocateBBMohan #AdvocateChinnaraja