DMK MP Raja regrets remarks against TVK Minister Nirmal Kumar
DMK MP A. Raja has expressed regret for making derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Minister C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar. The incident occurred during a political protest and sparked widespread criticism regarding the tone of political discourse.
Why it matters
The incident reflects the volatile nature of regional political rivalries in India and the increasing public scrutiny of political rhetoric.
DMK deputy general secretary and Nilgiris MP A. Raja on Sunday (September 13, 2026) expressed regret over his alleged derogatory remarks directed against Tamil Nadu Minister for Energy Resources and Law C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar, after attracting widespread criticism.
Meanwhile, Mr. Kumar reacted to Mr. Raja’s remarks, saying, “Whenever questions are raised against the DMK regarding corruption, betrayal and lies, the weapon it takes up is either violence or obscene speech. The people will soon write the DMK’s epilogue in Tamil Nadu politics.”
The recent exchange of barbs stemmed from Mr. Raja’s alleged derogatory remarks against Mr. Kumar during a protest against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Saturday in Chennai, condemning his alleged body-shaming gesture against DMK president and former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin during his Assembly speech recently.
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