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UCC designed to establish hegemony of the majority: Thirumavalavan

. VCK founder Thirumavalavan claims BJP's UCC is an attempt to create a law that establishes majority's culture hegemony. He defends 'Triple Talaq' law as progressive and claims Sangh Parivar wants India to have a mono-culture and promote cultural nationalism. Congress promotes Indian nationalism based on 'unity in diversity'.

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Lawyer urges VCK to release inquiry report against spokesperson

Lawyer Kiruba Munusamy urges VCK to release report on her allegation that spokesperson R. Vikraman exploited her. She claims to have approached VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan for action. Vikraman claims relationship was platonic and Munusamy made accusations after he rejected her demand to marry. Sources say report was received and…

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‘Rajini fatigue’ will work against actor Vijay, say political leaders

Smaller political parties are watching actor Vijay’s next move after he began making overt manoeuvres such as organising an event to felicitate State-level student toppers and urging them ‘not to take cash and vote’ in elections.

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Thirumavalavan expresses regret over ‘differently-abled’ remark

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi founder Thol. Thirumavalavan expressed regret over his controversial remarks about disability at a public meeting in Melavalavu on June 30

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Governor Ravi’s continuation will result in deterioration of law and order, says Thirumavalavan

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi founder Thol. Thirumavalavan, on Wednesday claimed Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi’s continuation will result in confusion, deterioration of law and order and create enmity between various castes and religious communities. He accused Mr. Ravi of not just speaking against the State government but “making comments against…

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VCK chief flags torture of persons from Kuravar community by Chittoor police

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PMK threatens to file defamation suit against Thirumavalavan for his alleged comments on Vanniyar community

VCK founder and MP Thol. Thirumavalavan’s recent speech against the decision to seal the Sri Dharmaraja Draupadi Amman temple in Melpathi in Villupuram, where Dalits were allegedly denied entry by Vanniyars, has caused a furore among a section of leaders of the Vanniyar community

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Thirumavalavan clarifies he did not make adverse comments against Vanniyar people

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi leader Thol. Thirumavalavan said he had not made any adverse comments against people belonging to Vanniyar community

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Thirumavalavan appeals to T.N. government to appoint a Dalit and a woman as trustees in temples administered by the HR and CE department

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi founder and Chidambaram MP Thol. Thirumvalavan, on Friday placed around seven 7 demands to the Tamil Nadu State government including the demand that a Dalit and a woman must be appointed as trustees in 43,283 temples administrated by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments department in Tamil…

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For the first time, VCK ropes in a media management company to promote and organise logistics for its event

The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, the staunch ‘working class’ party, roped in a professional media management company to promote and organise logistics for its May 28 event

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Muslims are emerging as India’s new Dalits, says CPI (M-L) Liberation leader

Dipankar Bhattacharya receives the ‘Ambedkar Sudar’ Award, instituted by the the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi; CPI general secretary D. Raja; Assembly Speaker M. Appavu; Rajendra Pal Gautam, former Minister in the AAP government in New Delhi; CPI(M) State secretary K. Balakrishnan; G. Mohan Gopal, former Vice-Chancellor of the National Law University,…

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CPI (ML) general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya to receive VCK’s ‘Ambedkar Sudar’ Award

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VCK forms internal committee to probe allegations against party spokesperson and reality TV star Vikraman

The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi has reportedly formed a committee to look into allegations of caste-based abuse and harassment and financial fraud made by a woman lawyer against the party’s spokesperson and Bigg Boss contestant, R. Vikraman

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RSS rally on November 6 should not be allowed: Thirumavalavan

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‘VCK’s fight is for Hindus disadvantaged by caste system’

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With RSS march on Nov. 6, VCK, Left parties postpone theirs to Oct. 11

More organisations lend support to the human chain event planned by the VCK and the Left parties

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Ban on VCK-Left rally for social harmony unjustified: Thirumavalavan

“VCK, Left and RSS are not the same. We participate in democratic elections while RSS is an organisation that spreads hate and fascism in the society.”

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VCK chief criticises Centre over NIA, ED raids on SDPI, PFI

These two organisations have been targeted ever since the BJP came to power, he says

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VCK wants Paraiyar Rebellion in 1785 to be recognised as freedom struggle

D. Ravikumar, MP, says it lasted for more than 10 years from 1785 to 1796 in Chennai and Chengalpattu districts

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Siddaramaiah can make a good Prime Minister: Thirumavalavan

The former Chief Minister of Karnataka is uncompromising in his opposition to BJP, says VCK chief

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Governor keeps proving he is a product of RSS: Thirumavalavan

R.N. Ravi’s contention that ‘Dravidian’ refers only to a geographical division is a well-planned historical revisionism, says the VCK chief

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Open more free NEET coaching centres: VCK

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Thirumavalavan vows to oppose Sangh Parivar

“We are not Hindus, we belong to ancient Buddhism,” he says during the 50th anniversary of Dalit Panthers of India.

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‘Melavalavu’ Murugesan responsible for VCK entering electoral politics: Thirumavalavan

VCK leader pays respects at Viduthalai Kalam, a memorial built for the victims of the massacre, on the 25th anniversary

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VCK accepts common Opposition candidate

The party had, however, insisted on a Christian candidate

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