TVK files complaint against Udhayanidhi Stalin over 'vulgar' remarks
The TVK party has filed a formal complaint with the National Commission for Women against Udhayanidhi Stalin for alleged vulgar and objectifying remarks made during a political rally. The complaint calls for a public apology and legal action under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing tensions in Indian political discourse regarding the treatment of women and the standards of conduct for public officials.
CHENNAI: Taking a strong exception to the alleged 'vulgar' remarks of leader of opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin, TVK filed a complaint with the National Commission for Women (NCW) against him.TVK national spokesperson Pazha Selvakumar in the complaint sought action over what he termed "objectifying and sexually suggestive" remarks"We request the NCW to take cognizance of the speech, seek an explanation and an unconditional public apology, and direct law enforcement authorities to initiate legal proceedings under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita," Selvakumar said.The complaint follows Udhayanidhi's remarks at the Thanjavur rally, where, while responding to slogans raised by the crowd during his speech on the Cauvery issue, he used a double entendre that drew criticism from TVK, which described the remarks as vulgar and derogatory towards a woman public figure.Selvakumar alleged that Udhayanidhi, while speaking…
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