Giriraj Singh announces 'Hindu Swabhiman Yatra,' calls for unity among Hindus
Patna: Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh has announced his plan to undertake a 'Hindu Swabhiman Yatra' from October 18 to 22, aimed at urging the Hindu community to remain united and resist divisions along caste lines.
Singh accused leaders like Congress MP Rahul Gandhi of attempting to divide Hindus based on caste. "I will embark on the 'Hindu Swabhiman Yatra' to raise awareness among Hindus, as leaders like Rahul Gandhi seek to divide us along caste lines," he stated.
The BJP leader further remarked that such divisions are not imposed on the Muslim community, suggesting that some political leaders aim to secure unanimous support from minority voters.
Singh also warned that if Hindus become divided, they may face increased challenges, referencing the plight of Hindus in Pakistan and Bangladesh. "We must remain united to combat these forces. History has shown us the consequences of division," he added.
The Union Minister expressed concern over the treatment of Hindus in Bangladesh and voiced his determination to awaken the Hindu community in India.
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TN Assembly elections: Eight-month pregnant homemaker wins Thiru Vi Ka Nagar seat for TVK
Chennai (PTI): Before giving birth, she had already delivered a mandate—a symbol of hope for Thiru Vi Ka Nagar.
Echoing Delhi’s 2013 “common citizen” political churn associated with the rise of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), an eight-month-pregnant homemaker, M R Pallavi, has been elected as an MLA from Chennai’s Thiru Vi Ka Nagar constituency, emerging as one of the notable first-time faces of the Vijay-led TVK in the recently held Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
In the narrow lanes of Thiru Vi Ka Nagar, a steady stream of media personnel has been making their way to Pallavi’s residence—a scene reminiscent of the result day in Delhi when journalists thronged the modest home of Rakhi Birla, who had won from Mangolpuri on an AAP ticket.
Pallavi, 36, a homemaker educated up to class XII, defeated the DMK candidate K S Ravichandran by a margin of 22,333 votes in the reserved Thiru Vi Ka Nagar Assembly constituency.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as the single largest party by winning 108 seats, while DMK and AIADMK got 59 and 47, respectively.
Pallavi’s victory has drawn attention due to her personal circumstances. She campaigned extensively while eight months pregnant, going door-to-door to reach voters.
According to local accounts, she even fainted once during the campaign but continued her outreach.
She has not spoken to the media following her victory, as doctors have advised her to rest. Her husband, Rajesh, briefly recounted her campaign efforts.
A self-professed admirer of actor-turned-politician Vijay, Pallavi joined TVK soon after its formation and is now among its first-time legislators.
Doctors have advised her to be hospitalised around May 20, as she is expecting her second child. Ahead of that, voters in Thiru Vi Ka Nagar have entrusted her with representing them in the state Assembly.
Political observers say the rise of candidates like Pallavi signals a possible shift in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape, with voters backing a new party and candidates from non-traditional backgrounds.
