Tamil Nadu & Kerala: Assembly Elections 2026 Results - Page 42

ah thanks!

So Arasi (which is what I searched on google) = queen, but Arasu is Govt.

And aachchi = elderly woman and Aatchi (with a "t") = rule.

Makes perfect sense now.

a bit late, but still want to post some thoughts to what I read

Originally posted by: MannMeinRadha

The term hindu itself is wrong. Sanatan is the correct and appropriate term for our religion. In none of our texts or even any related books anywhere this term hindu is mentioned. It is always refered as Sanatan dharma only.

In conclusion, the name of our religion is Sanatan , not Hinduism.Hinduism is the term Abramic religions and cultures use for us . It's basically a colonial derogatory term.

Hindu, to me, is - actually - a person who follows a religion which belongs to the term coined by - as you rightly stated - foreigners to facilitate the differentness from other belief systems... as such it isn't meant in a negative way.

However, as in ancient times it was more a geographical/cultural term for those living in the region of the Indus river, the hindus themselves used it then (without the -ism of course) - because of the invasions - to stress their cultural/religious difference vis-à-vis the invaders... it became like an 'umbrella'-term.

Personally - as I know about the different belief systems contained in this 'umbrella term', I also would prefer to use Sanatana or Sanatana Dharma as it is the one based on the Vedas and describes what I think is the most comprising form of spiritual/philosophical guide in our way of life. Anyways, it is the crore of the contemporary term Hinduism.

So, I partly agree with you except that I don't think that Hinduism - originally - was meant in a derogatory way (by me still not ).

Originally posted by: IamRaj96

Southies lack nationalism because they dont face threats from border enemies just like how states such as WB, north east, gujarat, rajasthan, punjab etc do, so they take the protection provided by the north for granted. They also tend to have an over the top pride in their languages. I mean, its good to be proud of your mother tongue, im proud of marathi too, but it shouldnt become your entire identity to the point that whenever someone says something, you make it about your language. Thats the kind of thing they do.

And i also agree with whatever you said about them welcoming enemies because yesterday, i saw this on X.

It's shocking to read the tweet (although I ignore how many in the South really think likewise). I think - among others - they have another 'connection' to their motherland India because defintely they got the least affected by the partition. As far as I know, there had been no mass migration and/or massive violence even though significant changes in the structure of the states happened (I think Telangana even wanted to become an independent state, right?). On the positive side, the South became a kind of 'calm anchor' while the North had all the chaos then.

I find it unfortunate that after almost 79 years there still seems to be a feeling of distance between North and South (but probable reasons I won't like to discuss here).

Originally posted by: missFiesty_69

There’s this thing called fact checking that people should do before sharing random social media posts. I mean that’s the least you can do. If the so called educated people spread wrong information, can’t blame normal people for spreading rumors.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DYRGh3tE-Pv/

It’s not clear as to who has been appointed as the HR&CE minister but sure as shit not this guy.

So much fake information is taken from twitter and it is shared here and discussion is being done on it lol... peak immaturity and superiority complex

https://x.com/i/status/2054464012688162998

Brilliant Guy. But I guess his time has not come yet.

https://x.com/i/status/2054464502964641870

Already buckled down under pressure?

This is too hillarious.

I need a quintal of Popcorn to last for 5 years I guess. We are in for a great comedy circus of a ride.

DMK will rag doll him like anything.

Lol. People are being so daft in defending Eradicate Santana remark DMK I can't stop laughing. Anyways , sabka enlightenment aata hai. Some early some late. Koi nahin while India will celebrate like THEY re doing for Bengal when these guys receive thier Karma. Hopefully it happens soon.

So much effort to defend a genocidal statement. People are just doing mental gymnastics and word salads to defend the indefensible.

https://x.com/i/status/2054258709157851138

Also this https://x.com/i/status/2054377738786746627

This reminds me of 'Mera wala alag hai Syndrome'.

It works until they are given a reality check.

Originally posted by: Clochette

a bit late, but still want to post some thoughts to what I read

Hindu, to me, is - actually - a person who follows a religion which belongs to the term coined by - as you rightly stated - foreigners to facilitate the differentness from other belief systems... as such it isn't meant in a negative way.

However, as in ancient times it was more a geographical/cultural term for those living in the region of the Indus river, the hindus themselves used it then (without the -ism of course) - because of the invasions - to stress their cultural/religious difference vis-à-vis the invaders... it became like an 'umbrella'-term.

Personally - as I know about the different belief systems contained in this 'umbrella term', I also would prefer to use Sanatana or Sanatana Dharma as it is the one based on the Vedas and describes what I think is the most comprising form of spiritual/philosophical guide in our way of life. Anyways, it is the crore of the contemporary term Hinduism.

So, I partly agree with you except that I don't think that Hinduism - originally - was meant in a derogatory way (by me still not ).

The simple fact still remains that nowhere in our mythology or history or any of the religious core texts our religion was ever called as Hinduism or our people as Hindu. Sanatan dharma or simply dharma ( since at that time no other religion existed in or around the civilization ) was how it's referred always. Only after foreign invasion, they started calling us Hindus because of a very narrow very truncated idea about our religion that actually encompassed many types of faith under one umbrella, including many tribal faiths , and was spread far beyond Indus Valley.

So this term itself, Hinduism, carries a heavy weight of shame and pain and anger because it is a reminder of what has been done to us by repeated invasion by Abrahamic religions.

We started calling ourselves Hindus only because that is what we were being called by others, not out of choice but out of compulsion . And then it got part of vocabulary like so many words, that originally carried a negative connotation.

For e.g, the word Negro was once used to describe blacks when they were slaves . They never chose to be called Negros or niggers. It was coined as part of their painful history of slavery. Just like blackface.

Therefore this word is now no longer considered as an acceptable term to use for blacks. Even the word nigga or nigger is unacceptable unless used by blacks for each other and not by other races.

The word Hindu is what we were described by those who neither understood us, nor respected our culture , considered us as "other" or "lesser" and wanted to deny how ancient and widespread our dharma was and how many different often opposing ideologies it accepted and embraced within it.

What is this ????? Is this a fanclub where only sycophancy and blind worshipping is allowed ?

What does being a Hindu has to do with number of temple visits and what rituals one performs within closed doors and what jaapa mala or kaalva one is wearing etc. ??? This in and of itself is a very narrow very limiting definition of practice of faith . So people who do not do all these are not Hindus by default ? I rarely visit temples. Perhaps once or twice a year and that too when I'm on a vacation or tour and the temple falls within local sightseeing. So , I'm not a Sanatani ? I know a lot of Gen Z kids who do not frequently visit temple because of lack of time mainly . So what do they become?

Very well then it applies to everyone , shouldn't it ? So , anyone who's not keeping Roza during ramzan and any male person not visiting local mosque on Friday are not to be considered Muslims ? Same rules apply for other religions like Christians, Jewish, Buddhist .. ?

As long as a person identify themselves as a practicer of a faith ,that is enough. That is OK. No one needs to live life a certain way to qualify as a Sanatani as our religion is far more liberal than that.

What is, however, not ok , is to openly spew venom against the faith , mock it and the people who practice it. Not to openly call out for it's demise !

It is shameful that people are attacking those who found such comments offensive instead of calling out such sensitive and super offensive comments ! We're definitely living in an altered reality. Kaliyugam indeed !

A hindu is one who takes pride in that identity and not bash the faith day and night in freaking assembly!

Also, what is this unhealthy obsession with a political party that only gained about 3 % votes in the TN election ? It is super weird ! What is this stupidity where one thinks everything and everyone is working for bjp !

But then I saw a lot of people blame the governor for not " allowing " Vijay to form government , calling him NDA ka agent and what not ! Absolutely shameless and lack of basic knowledge of constitution. He was literally doing the job he's appointed for and was saving your CM elect from abject humiliation later. Without preparedness, his government wouldn't have survived for a month and then entire state would have to go through re election. Do they have any idea what kind of resource is spent on a single election for a state the size of Tamilnadu ???

As for national and anti national, it's quite simple actually. A true national would always think of his country over and above all other identities , be it regional or religious or caste or state. Nation first for a national. Opposite to that mentality and a feeling of hostility and disdain for the country is being anti national. Behavior itself is the proof . Kaun kitne bar Mandir masjid ya girja jaa raha hai ya nehi jaa raha hai usse koi farq nehi padta aur na hi padna chahiye.

If anyone questions Vijay's educational qualifications? Bla bla bla bjp supporter bla bla bla

If anyone questions presence of his mistress in a freaking national level event ? Bla bla bla bjp supporter bla bla bla

If anyone questions why didn't he protest when that scum Stalin was calling for demise of the faith practiced by majority people of his state ? Bla bla bla bjp supporters bla bla bla His promise was for secularism. He is not a religious leader, he's the freaking CM of the state that includes all faiths including Hindus.

Imagine a member of opposition party calling for eradication of Christians or Muslims and a BJP CM standing mum . That'd have been made into a national news, perhaps international ! To showcase how minorities (35 % ! and ever increasing ! ) are being suppressed oppressed iron pressed in bjp states and by nda government !

Haa bhai hu, hu Bjp supporter . And ? Everyone supports some party or other . By this utter foolish rule, no one should say anything , then we should just shut shop because no one qualifies to take part in this thread ! Do we know which party each member is affiliated with ??? What is their specific political ideologies and how that colors their world views ?Did they disclose that ?

Then , why is a certain section being attacked ?? Repeatedly ?

Shameless disgusting behavior. But expected in India forums.

This is why I'm glad Annamalai Anna didn't take part in TN election. Was watching his debate with Sashi Tharoor and was mesmerized with how polite yet erudite and eloquent he is . His talent is better utilized at a national level. I see in him the future PM of India after Modi Ji. A man who fiercely loves his state and it's people , yet also a true Indian and a true Sanatani . His love for his faith and nation strengthened him , made him a better person , not limiting him into putting others down in an assembly circus.

People get the government they deserve if the election process is fair .