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    DMK never understood us; with TVK, there is mutual respect: Manickam Tagore

    In exclusive interview, TNCC president speaks about Cong’s role in Vijay govt., alliance politics, corruption, MGNREGA row, and party's political roadmap in TN

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    B Jeevakumar, a priest at the Jain temple in Tirukalukundram town in Tamil Nadu’s Chengalpattu district, started on his quest in 2010, after hearing from visitors about neglected sculptures of the faith's ancient preachers. His mission to identify them and initiate worship to ensure their protection.
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    DMK never understood us; with TVK, there is mutual respect: Manickam Tagore

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