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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Maintain status quo on removal of existing flagpoles: HC full bench
1 2 3 Madurai: A full bench of the Madras high court on Tuesday directed the state to maintain status quo prevailing as of date until further orders concerning the removal of existing flagpoles of political parties and organisations across the state. The full bench was hearing an appeal preferred by state secretary of the CPM, P Shanmugam, challenging the order passed by a single bench that dismissed his plea seeking to prevent officials from removing the party's flagpoles across the state. The appeal was referred to a larger bench by a division bench after considering that the earlier order of another single bench directing the removal of all flagpoles of political parties and organisations across the state was confirmed by a coordinate division bench. Senior counsel N G R Prasad, appearing for the appellant, contended that issues of constitutional importance arise in this case since the rights of political parties, communal parties, or associations have been involved. The single bench issued directions in violation of the principles of natural justice, which were cited by a division bench while issuing a reference for the constitution of a full bench. The state also requested securing necessary instructions from the authorities concerned on the issues raised by the parties. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo A full bench of justice S M Subramaniam, justice R Vijayakumar, and justice S Sounthar observed that to provide an opportunity to all political parties and organisations likely to be affected or aggrieved, they must be heard before taking the final decision on the issues raised by the parties. The judges directed the chief secretary to issue a public notification enabling political parties and organisations willing to get impleaded in the appeal as respondents for the purpose of presenting their case or defending the case of the appellant. Hence, the judges directed the chief secretary to issue a public notification in two English and two Tamil dailies with wide circulation across Tamil Nadu, stating that those willing to get themselves impleaded as respondents in the present appeal should file the impleading petitions before the Madurai bench on or before Aug 5. The chief secretary should effect the publication on or before July 25. The judges made it clear that no petition for impleadment or any other purpose from any third party will be entertained after Aug 5. Since the appellant raised an apprehension that the existing flagpoles would be removed by the state govt to implement the order passed by the single bench, the judges directed the state to maintain status quo. The respective parties are at liberty to file their affidavits or counter affidavits before the court on or before Aug 5. The matter was posted for hearing on Aug 6. Meanwhile, CPM state secretary, Shanmugam, in a statement said that the interim order of the full bench is a victory for the legal battle of the party. He congratulated the counsel who appeared for the party in the case.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Party will decide about seat sharing in alliance: CPM
Trichy: CPM state secretary P Shanmugam has stated the party will decide internally on the number of seats it will demand from the DMK for the upcoming elections. "We are not under pressure from the DMK. We will decide the number of seats we want. Other parties in the alliance should not dictate our demands," Shanmugam, who was attending a two-day state body meeting, told reporters in Trichy on Thursday. Shanmugam downplayed any internal discord within the DMK-led INDI alliance. He added, "Our main focus in the elections is to defeat the BJP-AIADMK alliance, though no one wants to contest fewer seats." Shanmugam also acknowledged the rise in right-wing sentiments in the state, saying, "There is no denying the growth of the right wing. We are working to unite secular forces on one platform." During the meeting, several resolutions were passed. Shanmugam condemned the Union government's decision to raise train ticket prices and criticized its allocation of funds, noting that more money was directed toward the development of Sanskrit than to other classical languages like Tamil. The CPM also criticized the state government's move to introduce dialysis services in upgraded Primary Health Centres (PHCs) under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The party extended its support to the national strike called by central labour unions on July 9 to protest the Centre's "anti-worker policies."
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CPM seeks release of cadres over clashes with BJP men
1 2 Dindigul: The CPM, led by MPs in Madurai and Dindigul, on Saturday held protests in their respective districts after several party cadres were injured in a clash with BJP and Hindu Munnani members at a street-corner meeting organised by the party on Friday at Thadikombu in Dindigul. Based on complaints from both parties, police arrested people from both sides and remanded them on Saturday. The altercation occurred on Friday morning, at one of the meetings organised as part of a statewide public campaign by CPM in Thadikombu to highlight people's demands and criticise Union govt policies. An argument ensued between CPM cadres and BJP-Hindu Munnani members who were nearby over criticism regarding the Murugan devotees conference in Madurai. The verbal confrontation escalated into a scuffle. Tensions rose again near Dindigul govt medical college hospital where the injured were taken. Police finally dispersed the crowd and detained several cadres from CPM, BJP, and Hindu Munnani. CPM state secretary P Shanmugam condemned the arrest of CPM cadres in this connection. "BJP and Hindu Munnani cadres were the ones engaging in violent acts that led to our cadres being hospitalised. Hindu Munnani members are trying to create a distraction and even going as far as labelling us as extremists. People of Tamil Nadu know who really engages in hate and communal extremism for political gain," he said. The senior CPM leader demanded immediate release of the arrested cadres and action against all BJP and HM cadres responsible for the assault. In Madurai, MP Su Venkatesan condemned the Murugan devotees conference being held in Madurai saying religious hate politics of the BJP must be rejected.
New Indian Express
13-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Release report on Keezhadi findings immediately: CPM
CHENNAI: CPM state secretary P Shanmugam on Thursday condemned Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat for the delay in releasing the Keezhadi excavation report, alleging that the move was politically motivated and aimed at suppressing scientifically-backed findings. In a statement, Shanmugam said the findings at Keezhadi challenge the Sangh Parivar's attempts to build historical narratives rooted in mythology. He said the centre's decision to stop funding forced the state archaeology department to carry forward the work independently. The government's efforts, he said, have yielded material evidence validating the Tamil civilisation. The CPM demanded that ASI immediately release the original report, calling the centre's inaction a betrayal of both history and science.
New Indian Express
12-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Securing more seats is as important as defeating AIADMK-BJP combine: CPM
CHENNAI: Hinting at the party's resolve to seek more seats in the DMK alliance in the 2026 Assembly election, CPM state secretary P Shanmugam on Wednesday said securing more seats for the party is as important as fighting the communal AIADMK-BJP alliance in the Assembly election. Launching the CPM's state-wide 'People's Meeting Campaign' on Wednesday, Shanmugam said, 'Under the current political circumstances, the DMK-led alliance remains the most viable platform to counter this communal threat.' Reiterating the need to electorally defeat the AIAMDK-BJP combine, the CPM leader, however, said the party's foremost political objective in Tamil Nadu will be to defeat the BJP alliance. 'But we also aim to contest and win more seats in the upcoming elections to strengthen the party's presence in the state Assembly,' Shanmugam said. He acknowledged that all alliance partners naturally seek more seats and expressed confidence that the DMK leadership would make reasonable decisions during negotiations.
