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==Youtube career== | ==Youtube career== | ||
He operates a YouTube channel named Maridhas Answers and publishes propaganda videos to promote BJP.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref>{{cite news |title=YouTuber Maridhas Sued at Madras High Court by News 18 and Editor Gunasekaran {{!}} Lawsisto Legal News |url=https://lawsisto.com/legalnewsread/NzE4NQ==/YouTuber-Maridhas-Sued-at-Madras-High-Court-by-News-18-and-Editor-Gunasekaran |access-date=7 January 2022 |work=lawsisto.com}}</ref> He is also active in social media and publishes content supporting the BJP.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" | He operates a YouTube channel named Maridhas Answers and publishes propaganda videos to promote BJP.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref>{{cite news |title=YouTuber Maridhas Sued at Madras High Court by News 18 and Editor Gunasekaran {{!}} Lawsisto Legal News |url=https://lawsisto.com/legalnewsread/NzE4NQ==/YouTuber-Maridhas-Sued-at-Madras-High-Court-by-News-18-and-Editor-Gunasekaran |access-date=7 January 2022 |work=lawsisto.com}}</ref> He is also active in social media and publishes content supporting the BJP.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2"/> Maridhas has been critical of the [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]] (DMK) party in social media.<ref name="NIE_BookOnModi">{{cite news | ||
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In 2020, Maridhas published a counterfeit email on July 2020, impersonating Vinay Sarawagi, the Associate Execute Editor of ''[[News18 India]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-10|title=மாரிதாஸ்-க்கு நியூஸ் 18 இமெயில் அனுப்பியதாக திட்டமிட்ட பொய்{{!}} நியூஸ்18 மறுப்பு.|url=https://youturn.in/factcheck/maridas-news18tamil-fake-mail.html|access-date=2022-01-03|website=You Turn|language=en-US}}</ref> Vinay Sarawagi later took legal action against Maridhas.<ref name="NIE_Maridhas" /> | In 2020, Maridhas published a counterfeit email on July 2020, impersonating Vinay Sarawagi, the Associate Execute Editor of ''[[News18 India]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-10|title=மாரிதாஸ்-க்கு நியூஸ் 18 இமெயில் அனுப்பியதாக திட்டமிட்ட பொய்{{!}} நியூஸ்18 மறுப்பு.|url=https://youturn.in/factcheck/maridas-news18tamil-fake-mail.html|access-date=2022-01-03|website=You Turn|language=en-US}}</ref> Vinay Sarawagi later took legal action against Maridhas.<ref name="NIE_Maridhas" /> | ||
''[[The Times of India|Times of India]]'' reported that Maridhas has constantly addressed [[Journalist | ''[[The Times of India|Times of India]]'' reported that Maridhas has constantly addressed [[Journalist]]s using [[derogatory language]] such as [[Begging|beggars]], [[bootlicker]]s, [[mercenary]] and made personal attacks against them.<ref>{{Cite web|title=நேரடியாகப் பொய் சொன்ன மாரிதாஸ்... நேரம் பார்த்து போட்டுடைத்த நியூஸ் 18|url=https://tamil.samayam.com/latest-news/state-news/what-is-the-truth-behind-maridhas-published-fake-proofs-against-news18/articleshow/76887506.cms|access-date=2022-01-03|website=Samayam Tamil|language=ta}}</ref> | ||
=== Fake news === | === Fake news === | ||
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===Videos against MK Stalin and DMK === | ===Videos against MK Stalin and DMK === | ||
In 2019, Maridhas had published several videos critical of DMK, the [[2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election|primary opposition party in Tamil Nadu]] at the time and its leaders. DMK registered a complaint with the local police accusing Maridhas of uploading videos "which are entirely baseless, false and intended to [[ | In 2019, Maridhas had published several videos critical of DMK, the [[2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election|primary opposition party in Tamil Nadu]] at the time and its leaders. DMK registered a complaint with the local police accusing Maridhas of uploading videos "which are entirely baseless, false and intended to [[Conspiracy (criminal)#Conspiracy to effect a public mischief|create public mischief]]."<ref name="Hooli">{{cite news |last1=Hooli |first1=Shekhar H. |title=DMK files complaint against Hindu YouTuber Maridhas: #ISupportMaridas trends with 1 lakh plus tweets |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/dmk-files-complaint-against-hindu-youtuber-maridhas-isupportmaridas-trends-1-lakh-tweets-804336 |access-date=7 January 2022 |work=ibtimes.co.in |date=28 August 2019 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
On 5 August 5 2019, DMK leader MK Stalin had issued a statement in which he called the manner of abrogation of Article 370 as "anti-democratic, unconstitutional and against federal principles". In their complaint, DMK accused Maridhas of purposefully misconstruing the political stand of DMK, as support for terrorists. Maridhas was "portraying Muslims in Kashmir as terrorists and, thereby, creating ill-will against that group of people... Maridhas primarily intends to disturb public tranquillity and promote enmity and incite hatred between religious groups, namely Muslims and non-Muslims. Mr Maridhas uses the recent policy statements issued by the DMK to buttress his efforts to ultimately create public mischief against Muslims, who are a minority in India."<ref name="Hooli" /> | On 5 August 5, 2019, DMK leader MK Stalin had issued a statement in which he called the manner of abrogation of Article 370 as "anti-democratic, unconstitutional and against federal principles". In their complaint, DMK accused Maridhas of purposefully misconstruing the political stand of DMK, as support for terrorists. Maridhas was "portraying Muslims in Kashmir as terrorists and, thereby, creating ill-will against that group of people... Maridhas primarily intends to disturb public tranquillity and promote enmity and incite hatred between religious groups, namely Muslims and non-Muslims. Mr Maridhas uses the recent policy statements issued by the DMK to buttress his efforts to ultimately create public mischief against Muslims, who are a minority in India."<ref name="Hooli" /> | ||
The DMK accused Maridhas of running a website seeking donation and using the donated money "to commit crimes and offences".<ref name="Hooli" /> | The DMK accused Maridhas of running a website seeking donation and using the donated money "to commit crimes and offences".<ref name="Hooli" /> | ||
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===Forgery and defamation=== | ===Forgery and defamation=== | ||
In July 2020, Maridhas was sued by the Vinay Sarawagi, the Associate Execute Editor of ''News18 India'' accusing Maridhas of forging a email to attempt to evoke Hindu religious sentiments, incite people to attack and commit crimes and encourage false claims with the intention of promoting hatred among religious groups and communities. Vinay stated that the fake email damaged both his reputation and that of his channel.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-24|title=News18 fake email case: Chennai CCB books case based on channel's complaint|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/news18-fake-email-case-chennai-ccb-books-case-based-channels-complaint-129326|access-date=2022-01-02|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> The Chennai Cyber Crime Branch registered a case on charges of [[forgery]], IT Act and [[Reputational damage|damage to reputation]] against unnamed people for creating and circulating a [[Email spoofing|fake email]] | In July 2020, Maridhas was sued by the Vinay Sarawagi, the Associate Execute Editor of ''News18 India'' accusing Maridhas of forging a email to attempt to evoke Hindu religious sentiments, incite people to attack and commit crimes and encourage false claims with the intention of promoting hatred among religious groups and communities. Vinay stated that the fake email damaged both his reputation and that of his channel.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-24|title=News18 fake email case: Chennai CCB books case based on channel's complaint|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/news18-fake-email-case-chennai-ccb-books-case-based-channels-complaint-129326|access-date=2022-01-02|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> The Chennai Cyber Crime Branch registered a case on charges of [[forgery]], IT Act and [[Reputational damage|damage to reputation]] against unnamed people for creating and circulating a [[Email spoofing|fake email]]<ref name=":5">{{cite news | ||
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| url = https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/central-crime-branch-of-chennai-city-police-registers-fir-on-complaint-from-news18-staff-member/article32180533.ece | | url = https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/central-crime-branch-of-chennai-city-police-registers-fir-on-complaint-from-news18-staff-member/article32180533.ece | ||
| access-date = 10 December 2021}}</ref> | | access-date = 10 December 2021}}</ref><ref name="TNM_2021"/> | ||
In July 2020, Maridhas was sued by senior editor M. Gunasekaran and senior anchor Jeeva Sagapthan of ''[[News18 Tamil Nadu]]'' accusing Maridhas of defamation, publishing fake news against them and speaking about their personal lives without any evidence. They also filed a civil defamation suit of ₹1.5 crore.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|date=2020-07-29|title=Blogger sued by TV channel and editor over 'baseless allegations'|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/south/blogger-sued-by-tv-channel-and-editor-over-baseless-allegations-867068.html|access-date=2022-01-02|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref> In the same month, ''News18 Tamil Nadu'' filed a case against Maridhas, accusing him of defaming its editor and journalists, attempting to stir communal unrest<ref name=":8">{{Cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2020-07-13|title=Private news channel lodges complaint against YouTuber|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/private-news-channel-lodges-complaint-against-youtuber/article32061216.ece|access-date=2022-01-02|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> and provoking and outraging the feelings Hindus.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|date=2021-03-05|title=‘No compromise with YouTuber Maridhas’: Senior journalist M Gunasekaran|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/no-compromise-youtuber-maridhas-senior-journalist-m-gunasekaran-144672|access-date=2022-01-02|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> The [[Madras High Court]] restricted Maridhas from posting defamatory videos against News18 Tamil Nadu and its journalists and directed him to delete all defamatory videos previously posted by him against the channel.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-29|title=News18 and editor Gunasekaran sue Maridhas for defamation, Madras HC says remove videos|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/news18-and-editor-gunasekaran-sue-maridhas-defamation-madras-hc-says-remove-videos-129647|access-date=2022-01-02|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=S|first=Mohamed Imranullah|date=2020-07-30|title=HC directs vlogger to pull down defamatory videos against news channel|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/hc-directs-vlogger-to-pull-down-defamatory-videos-against-news-channel/article32226328.ece|access-date=2022-01-02|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> On August 2020, the Chennai police reached his house in Madurai for questioning and seized his laptop.<ref>{{Cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2020-08-02|title=Chennai police team questions YouTuber Maridhas in Madurai|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/chennai-police-team-questions-youtuber-maridhas-in-madurai/article32250464.ece|access-date=2022-01-03|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | In July 2020, Maridhas was sued by senior editor M. Gunasekaran and senior anchor Jeeva Sagapthan of ''[[News18 Tamil Nadu]]'' accusing Maridhas of defamation, publishing fake news against them and speaking about their personal lives without any evidence. They also filed a civil defamation suit of ₹1.5 crore.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|date=2020-07-29|title=Blogger sued by TV channel and editor over 'baseless allegations'|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/south/blogger-sued-by-tv-channel-and-editor-over-baseless-allegations-867068.html|access-date=2022-01-02|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref> In the same month, ''News18 Tamil Nadu'' filed a case against Maridhas, accusing him of defaming its editor and journalists, attempting to stir communal unrest<ref name=":8">{{Cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2020-07-13|title=Private news channel lodges complaint against YouTuber|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/private-news-channel-lodges-complaint-against-youtuber/article32061216.ece|access-date=2022-01-02|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> and provoking and outraging the feelings Hindus.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|date=2021-03-05|title=‘No compromise with YouTuber Maridhas’: Senior journalist M Gunasekaran|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/no-compromise-youtuber-maridhas-senior-journalist-m-gunasekaran-144672|access-date=2022-01-02|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> The [[Madras High Court]] restricted Maridhas from posting defamatory videos against News18 Tamil Nadu and its journalists and directed him to delete all defamatory videos previously posted by him against the channel.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-29|title=News18 and editor Gunasekaran sue Maridhas for defamation, Madras HC says remove videos|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/news18-and-editor-gunasekaran-sue-maridhas-defamation-madras-hc-says-remove-videos-129647|access-date=2022-01-02|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=S|first=Mohamed Imranullah|date=2020-07-30|title=HC directs vlogger to pull down defamatory videos against news channel|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/hc-directs-vlogger-to-pull-down-defamatory-videos-against-news-channel/article32226328.ece|access-date=2022-01-02|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> On August 2020, the Chennai police reached his house in Madurai for questioning and seized his laptop.<ref>{{Cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2020-08-02|title=Chennai police team questions YouTuber Maridhas in Madurai|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/chennai-police-team-questions-youtuber-maridhas-in-madurai/article32250464.ece|access-date=2022-01-03|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||