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Tamil rapper Arivu detained during bid to protest against NEET near Secretariat in Chennai, CM Vijay meets him
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Tamil rapper Arivu detained during bid to protest against NEET near Secretariat in Chennai, CM Vijay meets him

Tamil rapper Arivu (Arivarasu Kalainesan) was detained by the Greater Chennai City police while attempting to protest near the Secretariat in Chennai on July 21, 2026, demanding the abolition of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). He and three others raised slogans opposing NEET and criticized the police crackdown on protesters during a previous demonstration in Delhi. After being detained, Arivu was later released and met with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, who listened to his concerns. Filmmaker Pa. Ranjith called for widespread solidarity with the protests, criticizing the government's handling of student demonstrations and highlighting concerns about the public education system.

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Congratulations, we have a functioning democracy!

The article discusses the functioning of India's democratic institutions by highlighting recent events such as the leaking of the NEET examination papers and subsequent investigations by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). It describes how various elements of the democracy—government, opposition, judiciary, and civil society—responded to these incidents, showcasing the system's resilience. The narrative includes a critique of the Supreme Court's handling of a petition and the emergence of social movements driven by public frustration over issues like unemployment. The tone is celebratory of democratic processes while pointing out systemic challenges.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the functioning of democratic institutions positively, emphasizing the responsiveness of authorities and the mobilization of public opinion. While it acknowledges systemic issues like unemployment, it portrays the resolution of problems (e.g., NEET leak investigation) as successes

Why factuality (70): The article is largely opinion-based and lacks concrete factual details about the events. It references the NEET paper leak and the formation of the CJP but does not provide verifiable information or quotes from reliable sources.

Why objectivity (65): The tone is overly positive and dismissive of criticisms, using phrases like 'only the children broke' to imply that the government's actions are justified. This suggests a strong ideological bias rather than objective reporting.

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