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Vijay Warns Against Defamatory Remarks Amid Stalin Trisha Row
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay spoke in the state Assembly about a controversy involving Udhayanidhi Stalin and actor Trisha Krishnan.
The disagreement began at a Cauvery protest in Thanjavur.
People in the crowd reportedly shouted Trisha’s name while Stalin was speaking.
Stalin then made a remark that critics understood as rude or indirect.
Stalin said he did not make an objectionable comment and was talking about the Cauvery issue.
Police arrested him the next day and he was later released.
Vijay said politicians can criticize each other, but they should not insult women.
He warned that the law would act against abusive or defamatory remarks.
Stalin later said Vijay made allegations without proof and that the Opposition was not allowed to respond.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay warned that freedom of speech should not justify degrading or defamatory remarks about women.
Vijay said political criticism is acceptable but abusive, obscene, or double-meaning comments about women are not.
The controversy began on 3 August at a Cauvery protest in Thanjavur after supporters chanted Trisha Krishnan’s name while Udhayanidhi Stalin was speaking.
Critics interpreted Stalin’s subsequent remark as a vulgar reference to Trisha, while Stalin denied making an objectionable comment and said he referred to the Cauvery issue.
Stalin was arrested on 4 August and later released; reports differed on whether he received station bail or was released following court intervention, while he accused the Vijay government of political vendetta.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin, and actor Trisha Krishnan were central to the controversy.
- What
- Vijay warned against abusive, obscene, or defamatory remarks about women while addressing the alleged double-meaning comment involving Trisha.
- Where
- Vijay spoke in the Tamil Nadu state Assembly, while the disputed remark occurred during a Cauvery protest in Thanjavur.
- When
- Vijay spoke in the Assembly on 9 September; the disputed incident occurred on 3 August and Stalin was arrested on 4 August.
- Why
- Vijay’s remarks followed political backlash over Stalin’s comment, which critics interpreted as a vulgar reference to Trisha.
Vijay and Government Position
Stalin and Opposition Response
Meaning of Stalin’s remark
Vijay and Government Position
Vijay warned that speaking about women in a demeaning or double-meaning way is unacceptable, amid interpretations that Stalin’s remark referred vulgarly to Trisha.
Stalin and Opposition Response
Stalin denied making an objectionable comment, said he was referring to the Cauvery issue, and said he had no intention of insulting women.
Limits of political speech
Vijay and Government Position
Vijay said politicians may criticize one another, but freedom of speech does not justify personal attacks, obscenity, or defamatory remarks against women.
Stalin and Opposition Response
Stalin said allegations made by the Chief Minister were baseless and unsupported by proof, and that the Opposition was denied a chance to answer.
Reason for Stalin’s arrest
Vijay and Government Position
Police arrested Stalin and questioned him in connection with the controversial remarks.
Stalin and Opposition Response
Stalin accused the Vijay government of political vendetta following the arrest.
Key facts
- Vijay’s warning
- He said freedom of speech should not be used to demean people or make defamatory remarks about women.
- Vijay’s position
- He said harsh political criticism is permissible, but abusive, obscene, or double-meaning comments about women are not.
- Original incident
- The controversy began on 3 August during a Cauvery protest in Thanjavur after supporters chanted Trisha Krishnan’s name.
- Stalin’s response
- Stalin denied making an objectionable comment, said he was referring to the Cauvery issue, and said he did not intend to insult women.
- Police action
- Police arrested Stalin at his Chennai residence on 4 August and took him to Thanjavur for questioning.
- Release accounts
- One report said Stalin was released on station bail the same day, while another said the Madras High Court ordered his release after questioning.
- Opposition response
- Stalin said Vijay made allegations without proof and that the Opposition was not given an opportunity to respond.
Quotes
Udhayanidhi Stalin
Leader of the Opposition in Tamil Nadu and DMK politician
“Women are the main reason behind my political victory. I will not tolerate any abusive language against women. There can be harsh political criticism, but there should not be any defamatory remarks against women,”
NDTV
livemint.com
“We have seen how many insults Madam Jayalalithaa faced in the Assembly. I repeat, you can comment politically, but demeaning women is not right. I’m not here to advise them. This is reality.”
wionews.com
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