Raghavan S

Nationalist at heart, believer in 'Dharma' 🙏🏽

[bharatvidya.in @Bharatvidya_in]

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[Chennai Updates @UpdatesChennai]

This is Pimpri-Chinchwad. 50 kms from
Central Pune. Show a single place like this in suburbs of Chennai. Even the core Chennai has 3-4 places at max like this. People like you have convinced TN People of this mediocrity mentality that we are the best!!

[Vineetha Govindasamy @VineethaGov]

Leading a CBSE school for close to 10 years has shown me just how painful it can be to deal with the government machinery.

There are days when you come very close to giving up; not because running a school is difficult, but because you're exhausted from constantly having to give. Even greed should have a ceiling. There has to be a point where they should just live & let live.

Every approval (fire, safety, kitchen, hostel, or any other clearance) seems to come with an expectation of money. Every government meeting happening in the proximity of our school, we are not requested but demanded to provide money, school vans, staff, and other resources.

An example: the FIDE Chess Olympiad in Chennai in 2022. We were instructed to provide a couple of our school vans for advertisement. Huge posters featuring our Chief Minister and the Chess Olympiad branding were put up on our SCHOOL vehicles. A month after the event, when we requested that they be removed, we were told either to leave them as they were or remove them at our own expense (which was not cheap).

What disturbed me even more was hearing government officials openly say that corruption has always existed in TN, but under the current government, they no longer have to hide it or fear getting caught. Those words came from their own mouths.

I'm neither for nor against any political party. But when you endure one blow after another for years, it's only natural to feel relieved, and even celebrate, when the wind changes direction & you finally sense the possibility of a fresh breeze.

[Sridhar Vembu @svembu]

Another CBSE School leader opens up. She did not have my prominence so the suffering inflicted on their school was much more.

I encourage people who silently suffered the disgusting corruption of the DMK era to come out.

We voted them out. Now let us tell the truth.

[Sridhar Vembu @svembu]

The DMK ecosystem is attacking me that the school issue I reported was a lie I concocted to help the TVK government. Let me state the facts.

We run two rural schools, both free NIOS schools under the Kalaivani Kalvi Maiyam umbrella, one in rural Tenkasi and the other in rural Theni.

The Theni school was originally started and run by a retired IPS officer, a honest and upright man. He built very nice facilities but had to shut down his CBSE school because the state government demanded too much money to issue the NOC. He told me that as a honest retired officer he did not have the money to pay and they would not issue the NOC otherwise.

He urged us to take over his trust so we could run our free NIOS school in the premises. That is how we started our NIOS school in Theni.

Unlike in Tenkasi, where I live, the Theni school faced occasional harassment from the DMK government because we did not have a state government registration, so we tried getting state government approval again (this time for the state board) and that of course would also cost money. So it was in a limbo.

Meanwhile in Tenkasi we wanted to build new school facilities (we were operating in make-shift facilities, the ones that came in frequent photos) and we applied for DTCP approval to construct the new buildings. Everyone who knows DTCP in our state knows what kind of corruption happened there under the DMK.

We waited patiently for DTCP approval for the new school buildings but the approval never came as long as the DMK was in power. The approval came automatically once the government changed.

It is this DTCP approval that I posted about in X. I want to once again appreciate the refreshing change.

Not only did the approvals come, government people told us not to pay money to anyone for any approvals. I have to appreciate this in public, having endured what we had endured before.

This is the "lie" that DMK wants to attack me on.

I do not need their certificate on my character.
They can examine their conscience and ask why a technology nerd like me who is mostly immersed in code would post these.

If they think I would back down by their vile personal attacks because I am a Brahmin or TVK Stooge or Sanghi or whatever, I will tell them this: unlike you dynasts I grew up with nothing. I studied in Tamil medium schools. I know how to live on nothing. I have dedicated the remainder of my life to make Bharat self reliant in technology while reviving our rural areas, the soul of our eternal sanatana civilization.

I will not be intimidated by their attacks. I am unafraid of death, why would I be afraid of the mere DMK?

And if they had any conscience they can return the money they looted (they know there they keep it) and then they can attack my character.

I will now go back to optimizing the code of our compiler!

[Lt Col N Thiagarajan Veteran @NTR_NationFirst]

On Tuesday, I had the privilege of meeting Thiru Annamalai Ji at his residence and engaging in a lengthy and meaningful discussion on a wide range of issues concerning society, governance, development, and the future of Tamil Nadu.

I was deeply impressed by his clarity of thought, unwavering determination, and steadfast commitment to public service. His ability to articulate a clear vision for the state, coupled with his dedication to the welfare of the people, is truly commendable.

Our discussion reinforced my belief that principled leadership, courage of conviction, and a genuine desire to serve society are essential for bringing about positive change.

I sincerely thank Annamalai Ji for his warm hospitality, valuable time, and insightful interaction. I will continue to extend my unconditional support to all his sincere efforts aimed at the progress, prosperity, and well being of the people of Tamil Nadu.

@annamalai_k @WTLFoundation #Annamalai #WeTheLeader #BJP @BJP4TamilNadu

[Nate Friedman @NateFriedman97]

My documentary on the Islamification of Birmingham has been demonetized on YouTube after reaching 600,000 views. So here is the entire video on X.

In the video, I'm told that it's okay to strike your wife if she's disobeying you. I'm told that I would have to leave the grocery store and go to the city center in order to be able to find a white person. I'm told that all women in the UK who cheat should be executed.

Thank you to @elonmusk for commenting on this video and allowing this content to be on X. If it weren't for X I genuinely think the west would have reached the point of no return already.

[Karthik Ravivarma @Karthikravivarm]

இன்று @annamalai_k அண்ணாவை சந்தித்தேன். ரொம்ப நேரம் பேசுற வாய்ப்பு கிடைத்தது.

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முன்னாடியை விட ரொம்ப Energetic-ஆ இருக்காரு…

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பொறுமையாவும் நிதானமாவும் அடுத்த வேலைக்கு தயாராகிட்டு இருக்காரு. 👍👍

[News Algebra @NewsAlgebraIND]

SHOCKING 🚨 Former terrorist Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat:

"The claim shown in Dhurandhar about the Khanani brothers printing fake Indian currency at an ISI-run printing press is true. 😳

I handled distribution of half of those counterfeit notes in South Kashmir"

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Warm birthday greetings to the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji. Her journey, marked by courage, simplicity, humility and unwavering commitment to public service, continues to inspire people across the country.

Through her many years in public life, she has served the nation in an outstanding manner, especially passionate about the wellbeing of the underprivileged and marginalised. Her steadfast dedication to India’s development is very motivating.

May she be blessed with a long and healthy life in the service of the nation. I look forward to meeting her later today at the programme in Odisha.

@rashtrapatibhvn

[K.Annamalai @annamalai_k]

தவெக அரசு தனது தேர்தல் வாக்குறுதிகளில், 5 ஏக்கர் வரை நிலம் வைத்திருக்கும் விவசாயிகளின் கூட்டுறவுப் பயிர்க் கடனை முழுமையாக தள்ளுபடி செய்வோம் என்று கூறி ஆட்சிக்கு வந்த நிலையில், தற்போது ₹75,000 வரையிலான கடன் தொகை மட்டுமே முழுமையாக தள்ளுபடி செய்யவோம் என்று அறிவித்துள்ளது. இதனால், அதிர்ச்சியடைந்துள்ள விவசாயிகள், சேலம் மாவட்ட ஆட்சியாளர் அலுவலகம் முன்பாக, தங்களைச் சாட்டையால் அடித்துக் கொண்டு போராட்டம் நடத்தியிருக்கிறார்கள்.

கடந்த 1970 ஆம் ஆண்டு, இதே நாளில்தான், விவசாயத்துக்கு வழங்கப்படும் மின்சாரக் கட்டண உயர்வை எதிர்த்துப் போராடிய விவசாயிகள் மீது துப்பாக்கிச் சூடு நடந்து, மூன்று விவசாயிகள் கொல்லப்பட்டனர். 56 ஆண்டுகள் கடந்தும், அதே நாளில், மீண்டும் விவசாயிகள் தங்கள் கோரிக்கைகளுக்காக தங்களையே வருத்திக் கொள்ளும் நிலையில் இருப்பது வருத்தமளிக்கிறது.

கொடுத்த வாக்குறுதியை முழுமையாக நிறைவேற்றுவதே அரசின் கடமை. இது போன்று கடந்த ஆட்சியில் வாக்குறுதிகளை நிறைவேற்றாமல் மக்களை ஏமாற்றியதாலேயே, மக்கள் மாற்றம் வேண்டி தவெக அரசைத் தேர்ந்தெடுத்தனர். ஆனால், பெயரில் மட்டுமே மாற்றம் இருப்பது துரதிருஷ்டவசமானது.

உடனடியாக, தவெக அரசு, தங்கள் தேர்தல் வாக்குறுதியின்படி, 5 ஏக்கர் வரை நிலம் வைத்திருக்கும் விவசாயிகளின் பயிர்க்கடனை முழுமையாகத் தள்ளுபடி செய்ய வேண்டும் என்றும், விவசாயிகளை மேலும் வருத்த வேண்டாம் என்றும் வலியுறுத்துகிறேன்.

[Samaniyar Nagaraj🇮🇳 @nagaraj80]

Dear @sreeramjvc,

Politics is not just arithmetic; it's about sentiment, timing, and ground realities.

When Annan @PonnaarrBJP delivered success in 2014, he had the advantage of a powerful Modi wave sweeping across the nation.

When Annan @annamalai_k took charge, the situation was completely different. He inherited years of unchecked anti-Modi propaganda and negative sentiment that had been allowed to grow without effective countering. His challenge was not to ride a positive wave, but to convert a hostile political environment into a favorable one.

Comparing raw numbers without considering the political circumstances behind them is misleading. Building support from a positive base is one thing; transforming entrenched negativity into growing acceptance is an entirely different battle.

Stop cherry-picking statistics for convenience. Judge leaders by the challenges they faced and the ground they gained, not by isolated data points.

[K.Annamalai @annamalai_k]

I took some time to review the White Paper published by the TVK Govt on the state of Tamil Nadu's finances.

No surprises, as most of it was already known. In many ways, it serves as a post-mortem of the State’s fiscal mismanagement over the past five years, laying bare the extent of the deterioration and benchmarking Tamil Nadu’s key financial indicators against those of other similarly industrialised states.

-₹10 Lakh crore outstanding debt & per capita outstanding debt at ₹1,28,934
-Interest payments at 22.8% of total revenue receipts.
-State’s own tax revenue (SoTR) to GSDP ratio fell from 5.93% in 2021-22 to 5.45% in 2025-26.
-Major State PSUs in power, transport, and civil supplies hold a combined debt of ₹3.18 lakh crore.
-Revenue loss due to systemic corruption, suppressing registration revenues by undervaluing real estate prices and many more.

The shrinking working-age population in TN by 2031 leaves the state with very little time to recover and strengthen its revenue base. This is a serious issue!

The TVK Govt, therefore, has very little time at its disposal and must not treat this White Paper as an excuse for non-performance; instead, it should explore ways to repair the damage done. I propose that the government form a “functional” consultation group that includes not only academicians and economists but also experts from all fronts to find constructive ways to mitigate the crisis at hand.

[aspire Swaminathan @aspireswami]

A meaningful meeting with K. Annamalai @annamalai_k today, during which I had the opportunity to personally hand over a copy of my book, Inside the War Room, a book made even more special because he graciously contributed the Foreword.

Our conversation covered a wide range of subjects, including the current political landscape, leadership, governance, public engagement, and the evolving aspirations of the next generation of political leaders. As always, I found him thoughtful, grounded, and deeply committed to the larger cause he believes in.

What I particularly appreciate about Annamalai is his willingness to engage in candid discussions, listen to diverse perspectives, and continuously challenge conventional thinking. Whether one agrees with him or not, his journey and approach to public life have undoubtedly inspired many young people to participate more actively in the democratic process.

I am grateful for the time he took to meet, exchange ideas, and reflect on some of the lessons and experiences captured in Inside the War Room. Conversations like these reinforce the importance of dialogue, leadership, and the constant pursuit of better ideas for society.

Wishing him the very best in his journey ahead.

#InsideTheWarRoom #KAnnamalai #Leadership #Politics #PublicPolicy #PoliticalStrategy #AspireSwaminathan #Books #LeadershipLessons #DemocracyInAction

[K.Annamalai @annamalai_k]

Visited the residence of BJP Tamil Nadu Youth Wing President Thiru @SuryahSG avl to offer my heartfelt condolences on the passing of his beloved mother.

I have personally witnessed the unwavering care and devotion with which Thiru Suryah stood by his mother through the most challenging times. I pray to the almighty to grant him and his family the strength to endure this irreplaceable loss, and to bless her soul with Sadgati.

Om Shanti.

[News Algebra @NewsAlgebraIND]

PAKISTANI JOURNO: How long will South Asia continue to face terrorism spreading from Delhi & Kabul?

S JAISHANKAR 🔥🔥 : You're asking the wrong minister. Ask the minister of Pakistan, "how long". The world is not stupid. You can't confuse anybody anymore.

[LOK BHAVAN, TAMIL NADU @lokbhavan_tn]

"I am delighted to convey to the people that today marks the dawning of a new era in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
It brings immense satisfaction that, after a hiatus of three years, the Governor’s address was read in its entirety within the House without any disruption today. Furthermore, for the very first time, the National Anthem was rendered both at the commencement of the session and at the conclusion of the Governor's address. It is no exaggeration to say that this historic event stands as a testament to upholding the dignity of democracy, successfully fulfilling the aspirations of the people of Tamil Nadu who desire a harmonious relationship between the State Government and the Governor’s office(Lok Bhavan).
In a democracy, an administration must function with the objective of fostering an integrated and harmonious relationship across all quarters, thereby fulfilling the needs and expectations of its citizens to serve as a stable and exemplary government. It is deeply gratifying that we have all begun our collective journey toward this very goal." - Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Governor of Tamil Nadu.

#TamilNaduLegislativeAssembly #GovernorAddress #LokBhavan #PeopleFirstGovernance #StrengtheningDemocracy #UnityInAdministration

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[Chennai Updates @UpdatesChennai]

Works on cleaning up the three major waterways of Chennai - Cooum, Adyar & Buckingham Canal to begin shortly! Centre has already allotted 7500 Crs for the same!!

[John ravi @johnravi1972]

இன்று…..

[Dr.SG Suryah @SuryahSG]

என் உயிரினும் மேலான #காஞ்சனா அம்மா இன்று(18.06.2026) அதிகாலை 1.30 மணி அளவில் இறைவனடி சேர்ந்து விட்டார். தாத்தா இறந்து 2 மாதம் கூட நிறைவடையாத நிலையில் என்னை இவ்வுலகில் அனாதையாக்கி விட்டு அம்மாவையும் அழைத்து சென்று விட்டார்.

என்னை பெற்ற தாயின் உயிர் என் மடியிலேயே என் கண் முன்னே “நான் போகிறேன்” என சொன்னபடியே பிரிந்த காட்சி என் உயிர் போகும் வரை கண் முன்னே இருக்குமே.

கடந்த ஒரு வார காலமாக அம்மாவுடனே இருந்த நாட்கள் இனி வாழும் என் வாழ்க்கையை வழி நடத்தும்.

போய் வாருங்கள் காஞ்சனா அம்மா!