- West Bengal Elections: Clash between Dr. Shatarupa and Monojit Mandal over infiltration and SIR exercise
- TNCC supports DMK alliance; Manickam Tagore’s power-sharing call rejected
- Human rights activist on Iran: ‘The regime has not stopped executing, beating people to death’
- PM Narendra Modi highlights educational initiative for Bodo language in Guwahati
Sudha Kongara Interview: ‘If you can’t kill a woman’s dreams, you can assassinate her character’
Renowned filmmaker Sudha Kongara joins RD India Today to discuss her latest cinematic venture, Parashakti, and her 26-year journey in the industry. Reflecting on the challenges of being a female director, Kongara highlighted the ‘man savior’ image she portrayed in Irudhi Suttru and expressed her deep gratitude towards actor Madhavan for his support during the low point of her career. The conversation highlights the intense online harassment she faced after the release of Parashakti, where she says, “If you can’t kill a woman’s dreams, you assassinate her character.” Kongara also addressed the grueling 20-day censorship battle, including 25 cuts, in his film, which explores the anti-Hindi student movement of the 1960s. Despite the obstacles, she emphasizes the importance of linguistic identity and says that mother tongue and mother are inseparable. The director also made his admiration for actor Vijay clear and dismissed rumors of political clashes despite the overlapping schedules of their films.
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West Bengal Elections: Clash between Dr. Shatarupa and Monojit Mandal over infiltration and SIR exercise
This special report of India Today focuses on the growing political fight between BJP and TMC in West Bengal. BJP spokesperson Dr Chaturupa highlighted the ‘electric atmosphere’ after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit and claimed that TMC is suffering from ‘fear psychosis’ over identifying non-Indian voters. He said, ‘The people who are on the streets, who have created these riots in the last 48 hours, especially for places, are all people who are going to be excluded from the voter list.’ Political analyst Manojit Mandal refuted these claims, accusing the BJP of using infiltration as a political tool and criticizing the Election Commission’s SIR exercise for harassing genuine citizens. The debate further focused on allegations of corruption, demographic changes and recent incidents of violence in the state, indicating a high-stakes environment ahead of the 2026 assembly elections.
TNCC supports DMK alliance; Manickam Tagore’s power-sharing call rejected
This report provides inside information on the important Congress meeting regarding the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections. Sources reveal that Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) is in favor of continuing its alliance with DMK. The state party unit has reportedly expressed dissatisfaction over the conduct of local leader Praveen Chakraborty. Furthermore, the committee is not supporting Lok Sabha MP Manickam Tagore’s demand for a power-sharing arrangement with the DMK. ‘Tamil Nadu Congress Committee is in favor of remaining in alliance with DMK,’ says speaker, highlighting priority of stability over internal calls for Cabinet berth. The development comes amid intense speculation about the existence of the alliance in the state and the influence of the local leadership on the party’s election strategy.
Human rights activist on Iran: ‘The regime has not stopped executing, beating people to death’
In an interview with India Today, an interviewee discussed the rising tensions in Iran and the possibility of regime change. The speaker claims that the current situation is not just a call for regime change, but a movement for ‘the liberation of a nation from a murderous regime of foreign occupation’. Highlighting the ongoing violence, the speaker said, ‘The regime has not stopped executing, beating people to death for the last 47 years.’ Discussion includes the role of international intervention, the significance of ‘Javid Shah’ slogans and Reza Pahlavi’s status as a transitional leader. The interviewer argues that the Iranian people are determined to succeed regardless of international aid, although he warns that a lack of support could lead to more bloodshed. The talks also discussed the economic impact of the attacks and the rejection of the current Islamic leadership in favor of Iranian identity and self-determination.
PM Narendra Modi highlights educational initiative for Bodo language in Guwahati
In this address from Guwahati, Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted important cultural and educational milestones for the Bodo community. Emphasizing the government’s commitment to linguistic recognition and regional identity, he says, ‘I have also made Bodo language the associate official language of Assam.’ The Prime Minister elaborated on efforts to strengthen the educational infrastructure for the community, noting that they have set up a separate institute dedicated to strengthening education in the Bodo language. These initiatives are presented as part of a broader strategy to empower the Bodo people and integrate their heritage into the official and educational structures of the state. The speech outlines the administration’s focus on fulfilling the promises of the Bodo Accord and promoting development through linguistic and educational support in the North-Eastern region.
