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The Hindu
27-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
MP explains the features and functioning of parliamentary democracy
Over 300 students from across the region participated in the inaugural session of 'Young Indians Parliament 2.0', a civic awareness programme organised by the Tiruchi chapter of Young Indians (Yi) under the auspices of the Confederation of Indian Industry, on Friday. The two-day programme, held under Yi's 'Thalir' initiative, was inaugurated at Shrimati Indira Gandhi College on Friday by DMK Rajya Sabha Member Tiruchi N. Siva. Pradeep Chenthilkumar, Yi Entrepreneurship joint national chair, and Praveen Krishnakumar, Yi Tiruchi chapter chair, were present. Mr. Siva explained the history of Indian Parliament, structure and types of parliamentary proceedings, and key differences between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. He elaborated on how bills are introduced and passed, the functioning of Zero Hour, and the distinction between policies and laws. Students were captivated by his insights and experiences from within parliament, especially his involvement in key bills and debates over his tenure. In an interactive session, the MP responded to a variety of career-oriented, leadership-focused, and policy-related queries posed by students. The valedictory session on Saturday will be addressed by Tiruchi MP Durai Vaiko. The Yi Young Indians Parliament is a flagship platform for experiential learning, enabling students to actively engage with themes such as governance, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and citizen leadership. Yi Thalir co-chairs Deepiha Lakshminarayanan and Lavanya Naveen, and Sashank Mothi - Yi Trichy Chapter co-chair, spoke.
The Hindu
18-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
While Tamils speak based on evidence, the North bases arguments on faith, says ‘Tiruchi' Siva
DMK Rajya Sabha MP Tiruchi N. Siva said that while Tamils speak based on evidence, people in the North often rely on faith. He made this remark during a protest organised by the DMK students' wing on Monday, demanding that the Union government release the findings of the Keeladi excavation. Mr. Siva accused the BJP of waging a cultural war on Tamil Nadu and urged people to resist it with vigour and valour. 'They have spent over ₹2,000 crore trying to rename the Indus Valley civilisation as the Saraswati civilisation based purely on literary references. Despite no evidence of such a river's existence, they continue to propagate this idea to mislead the public,' he alleged. He noted that artefacts such as pots and burial urns discovered during the Adichanallur excavation in 1906 predate even the Harappan civilisation findings of 1921, highlighting the ancient heritage of Tamil culture and language. Mr. Siva also referenced findings from Alagankulam, where liquor containers (kuduvai) originating from countries like Egypt were discovered, indicating that Tamils were engaged in international trade long before many others. He alleged that the BJP-led central government attempted to suppress the Keeladi excavations to prevent the exposure of Tamil cultural prominence. According to Mr. Siva, the initial excavation led by K. Amarnath Ramakrishna of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) was halted following his transfer. His successor allegedly discontinued the survey, claiming no further evidence could be found. However, the Tamil Nadu government later resumed the excavation through its own archaeological department, unearthing significant artifacts such as stone walls, bathrooms, ornaments, clay toys, and roofing structures. 'As the BJP now questions the authenticity of these findings, they must understand that the evidence has been verified by leading archaeologists and tested in top laboratories,' Mr. Siva asserted. He added that the discoveries at Keeladi, supported by other excavations at Sivagalai and Adichanallur, clearly demonstrate that Tamils were pioneers in fields such as architecture and trade. 'This protest must grow into a larger movement until the Union government releases a full report on the Keeladi findings,' Mr. Siva concluded. Addressing the gathering, the DMK students' wing secretary said the Tamil people's historic resistance to Hindi imposition sets an example for the current generation to fight for their language, culture, and traditions.
