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Post-byelections, 1. Every missing child is a breaking news. 2. Every murder is a breaking news. 3. TN is being projected as unsafe for women. 4. The same narrative dominates all media houses simultaneously. Do law and order issues exist? Yes ✅ Must they be dealt with severely? Yes. ✅ But does the NCRB data show a record high surge in crime as portrayed? No Scores of children have gone missing and 100s of murders have happened over the last 5 years too. Honestly, how many do you recall seeing on the breaking news everyday? Then, why this sudden media uproar? Now let’s connect the dots. TVK’s vote base is the youth, women and families who see Vijay as Anna, Thai Maaman and Vijay Maama. Targeted fear is being amplified around that particular section, who form the strong support base with the help of media houses. With by-elections around the corner and barely 20 days left before the no-confidence motion deadline, this reporting has become very aggressive. How can one not ignore the timing? We are not dismissing the legitimate concerns about public safety. At the same time a neutral media should also publish the data, compare the numbers and then debate. Always know that: Politics is a ruthless game. The opposition will weaponize every issue and stoop to any level if it serves their political survival. Nothing is off limits when power is at stake.