Kalachuvadu Magazine - December 2025

In this issue

EDITORIALS The Future of Representative Democracy The process of re-delimiting Lok Sabha constituencies for each state based on population is set to occur after the 2027 Census. There is apprehension that this move could significantly reduce the political strength of the Southern states. This editorial analyzes the dimensions of this problem and proposes potential solutions. THE DANGER OF SILENCE Thirty-five years have passed since the ethnic cleansing of Muslims took place in Jaffna (Sri Lanka). This sub-editorial addresses the prevailing silence in Tamil Nadu regarding this act of ethnic cleansing. ARTICLES RSS AND KARL MARX Author: J.R.V. Edward Focus: A discussion offering a new perspective on the political activities of the RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh), an organization that was founded in 1925 and has been banned three times by the Indian government. SRI LANKAN OR INDIAN? Author: N. Saravanan Focus: An article examining the complex citizenship issue faced by Sri Lankan Tamils residing in Tamil Nadu. IS THIS MEDIA ETHICS? Author: Geetha Narayanan Focus: Discusses the recent controversy concerning a journalist who posed an inappropriate question to film actress Gouri Kishan, questioning the standards of media ethics. THE AGE OF MISINFORMATION Author: Tho. Dalton Focus: A subtle analysis of the politics behind sensational and deceptive news spreading across social media platforms. The article specifically illustrates this by examining the false news circulated during events like the Karur tragedy, the Sivagangai Ajithkumar murder, and the Chennai monsoon. TWO LETTERS SUNDARA RAMASWAMY WROTE (TO ME) Author: Sukumaran Focus: A fascinating account detailing the writer Sukumaran's experiences related to the letters he received from the late, celebrated author Sundara Ramaswamy (Su. Ra.).