Hariharan

Four years ago, I sat down with my 12-year-old daughter in the US and told her I was walking away from a successful tech career and real estate business to return to India for public service and politics. At that age, she didn’t realize “public life” would slowly take her Appa away from her for months… and years. But I came with conviction. So for the last 4 years, we gave everything we had — for example -In villages like Subramaniapuram and Vellanaikottai, we built bus shelters, restored a 100-acre pond, removed seemai karuvelam, strengthened bunds, planted thousands of palm saplings, supported students’ education, organized medical camps and career workshops, built community sheds, encouraged youth and sports activities, and contributed to annadanams. It cost several ten lakhs of hard-earned money - just for this village alone. But more than money, it cost time… family moments… and precious years watching my daughter grow up from far away. Then elections came. And the same village chose a candidate who had barely visited them in five years. In the end, one week of election-time money defeated four years of sincere service. Yesterday, my daughter quietly asked me over video call: “Appa… can you now tell me what exactly politics is?” For the first time in my life, I did not have an answer for my chellaponnu. @svembu

கடவுளே இது உண்மையாக இருக்க கூடாது. இது நடந்தால் இல்லாமல் போகும் மக்களின் தீர்ப்புக்கு மரியாதை, தமிழகம் தலை குனியும் நேரம். மக்களை முட்டாளாக்கும் அரசியல் தலைவர்கள். வெட்கக்கேடு!!

@sreeramjvc has definitely put in a lot of effort. His prediction on anti-incumbency was spot on, but did not see the blindspots. Got carried away by his political affiliations. Staying neutral will definitely help, he will correct these and come back. @vyasa1968 well done.

Felt 2 candidates deserved a place in assembly, @AnanthAyyasamy from BJP & @Seeman4TN from NTK. Time voters realize the impact they can create in the debates.

@sumanthraman Let the dust settle. He’s doing it his way. When all other parties did 100s of meetings, he just swept them away by doing 3-4 impactful meeting. First timer give them time.

24 hours after a spectacular win and we are yet to hear from Vijay or even see a thank you message or press release.

2.98% from 11.1% for BJP in TamilNadu. What are these so called leaders doing? Time the entire BJP unit is dismantled from top down. Young blood and fresh ideas need of the hour. #BringBackAnnamalai

@sumanthraman New face, energy and had a leader who infused commoners and youngsters into the fray.

What do you think was the primary factor that motivated the TN voter to vote for TVK???

Change, that’s the only thing that’s constant. While it took a long time in TamilNadu. Finally TN has woken up and voted for a big change. Wish the new CM @TVKVijayHQ on his fantastic win. Now looking forward to the real work.

@sumanthraman Exactly.

Anyone who puts a post about the election results without offering a definite opinion is very likely using you for views and comments. Eg. You won't believe what we are picking up. This is huge etc.... 😀🤦

Spoke to a few overseas voters back from Tamil Nadu after the elections and the mood is nothing like what people assume. What I heard was surprising, and if this sentiment reflects on ground, May 4 could turn into absolute mayhem. 👀. #TNPolls #NDA #TVK #NTK #Others

Tamilnadu, you have a choice today to choose your government for the next 5 years. Vote sensibly and to a party who will be able to execute and implement all development works. #NoVoteForNOTA please.

TN politics has only one voice that cuts through, crystal-clear, data-backed, no-nonsense & deeply grounded. People of Tamil Nadu are zoned out. IYKYK. 💯

In a recent Sadhguru Darshan, a little girl was eagerly raising her hand to ask a question to Sadhguru. Sadhguru noticed her and asked the volunteers to give her the mic, saying that will be the last question to close the Darshan with. And then this happened... 🥹🙏

Game on now #TamilNaduPolitics .

Reasons why Governor declined reading the Govt speech in the Assembly: 1- Governor’s Mike was repeatedly switched off and he was not allowed to speak; 2- The speech contains numerous unsubstantiated claims and misleading statements. Several crucial issues troubling the people are ignored; 3- Claim that the state attracted huge investments to the tune of over 12 lakh crores is far from the truth. Many of the MOUs with prospective investors remain only on paper. Actual investment is hardly a fraction of it. Investment data show that Tamil Nadu is becoming less attractive for investors. Until four years ago Tamil Nadu, among the states, was the fourth largest recipient of foreign direct investment. Today it is struggling to remain at the Sixth. 4- Women safety issue is totally ignored though there is alarming increase of over 55% incidents of POCSO Rapes and over 33% increase in incidents of sexual molestation of women; 5- Rampant prevalence of Narcotics and Drugs and sharp increase in Drug abuse cases among youth including school students is a very serious concern. Over 2000 (two thousand) mostly youth committed suicide in one year due to drug abuse. It is seriously jeopardising our future. It is casually bypassed; 6- Atrocities against Dalits and sexual violence against Dalit women is sharply increasing. However; it is totally bypassed; 7-About 20,000 (Twenty thousand) people in our state committed suicide in one year- almost 65 suicides everyday. Nowhere else in the country the situation is so alarming. Tamil Nadu is being referred as the Suicide Capital of India. Yet it does not seem to concern the government. It is bypassed; 8- There is steady decline in standards of education and widespread mismanagement in educational institutions adversely affecting the future of our youth. More than 50 % faculty positions are vacant for years and guest faculties are restive all over. Our youth are staring at uncertain future. It does not seem to bother the government and the issue is totally bypassed; 9- Several thousand Village Panchayats are defunct because elections have not been held for years. They are directly under special officers of the government. Crores of people are denied of their rights of grassroots democracy. This is against the letter and spirit of the Constitution. People are anxiously waiting for restoration of Village Panchayats. However, this does not find even a mention in the speech. 10- Several thousand temples in the state are without Board of Trustees and are directly administered by the state government. Millions and millions of devotees are deeply hurt and frustrated with the mismanagement of temples. Crucial directions of the Hon’ble Madras High Court on the restoration and preservation of ancient temples are not implemented even after 5 years. Sentiments of devotees callously ignored; 11- MSME sectors are under huge stress due to visible and invisible costs of running the industry. They are the crucial sector for employment and growth. However, as against over 55 million registered MSMEs in the country Tamil Nadu has only about 4 million despite enormous potential for growth. Entrepreneurs from Tamil Nadu are forced to locate their enterprises in other states. The issue is completely ignored; 12- There is widespread discontentment among lower rung employees in almost all sectors. They are restive and frustrated. No mention of ways to address their genuine grievances; 13- National Anthem is yet again insulted and the Fundamental Constitutional Duty disregarded. #TNAssembly #GovernorRavi @PMOIndia @HMOIndia @MIB_India @PIB_India @pibchennai @DDNewslive @DDTamilNews @airnewsalerts @AIRNews_Chennai @ani_digital @PTI_News @CBCCHENNAI_MIB

🌾 பொங்கலோ பொங்கல்! 🌾 Pongal, celebrated by our Tamil community, is a time to gather with family, give thanks, honour our roots, and welcome a hopeful year ahead. Warm wishes to all! Do take some time to enjoy the festive spirit at Little India or the Indian Heritage Centre!

Qualifications of @annamalai_k: 12th: 94% BEng: 84% UPSE rank: 244 CAT score: 99.32 PGDM: IIM Lucknow Chevening Fellow: Oxford Superintendent of Police Deputy Commissioner of Police State President, Tamil Nadu BJP Qualifications of @AUThackeray: Dynast.

South Africa is the team to watch out in World Cup 2027. They’ve great batting line up and all rounders that take their batting very deep up to 10. Good quality fast bowlers, spinners and great fielding side and team sticking to their plan. #SouthAfricaCricket