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Tamil Nadu Minister Condemns DMK Remarks, Warns of Action
Tamil Nadu Minister S Ramesh criticized the DMK for using insulting language at political events.
He said protests are allowed in a democracy, but abusive speech is not acceptable.
His comments followed an alleged personal attack by DMK leader A Raja.
Ramesh also criticized former Chief Minister M K Stalin and his party’s political culture.
He warned that people making degrading comments about the Chief Minister, women, or the public could face legal action.
Ramesh rejected claims from AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami that crimes against women had recently increased.
He said current law-and-order problems continued from earlier years.
He said Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay was taking steps to improve women’s safety.
These steps include a special task force called Singappen and a dedicated anti-drug wing.
HR&CE Minister S Ramesh accused the DMK of using obscene, derogatory language and spreading lies.
Ramesh condemned alleged personal remarks by DMK leader A Raja against Law Minister R Nirmal Kumar.
He warned of strict legal action against people making degrading comments about the Chief Minister, women, or the public.
Ramesh rejected AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami’s claim that crimes against women had increased over three months.
He said Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay was addressing law-and-order concerns through the Singappen task force and an anti-drug wing.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu HR&CE Minister S Ramesh, DMK leader A Raja, AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami, and Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.
- What
- Ramesh condemned alleged derogatory political remarks, warned of legal action, and defended the government’s law-and-order record.
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- When
- The comments were made on Monday, one day after an alleged personal attack during a DMK agitation.
- Why
- Ramesh said political speech should not become obscene or degrading and defended the government against allegations of worsening crimes against women.
Government Position
Opposition Claims
Political language
Government Position
S Ramesh said obscene and derogatory remarks are unacceptable, despite protests being a democratic right, and warned of legal action.
Opposition Claims
The article reports alleged personal and disparaging remarks by DMK figures during political activity, but does not include a response from the DMK.
Women’s safety and crime
Government Position
Ramesh rejected claims of a sudden increase in crimes against women and said the government was addressing inherited law-and-order problems.
Opposition Claims
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami alleged that crimes against women had increased during the previous three months.
Key facts
- Speaker
- S Ramesh, Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister
- Disputed remarks
- An alleged personal attack by DMK leader A Raja against Law Minister R Nirmal Kumar
- Government warning
- Strict legal action may be taken over degrading comments about the Chief Minister, women, or the public
- Crime allegations
- AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami alleged crimes against women had risen over the previous three months
- Government response
- Ramesh said current law-and-order problems reflected deterioration from the previous five years
- Safety initiative
- The government introduced the Singappen special task force and a dedicated anti-drug wing
- Additional policy claim
- Ramesh said the Chief Minister was promoting Tamil Nadu sports and local talent internationally
Quotes
S Ramesh
Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister
“Did crimes suddenly spike in these three months? What we are witnessing is the continuation of the law and order deterioration from the past five years. Chief Minister Vijay is taking swift, concrete measures to ensure women's safety by introducing the 'Singappen' special task force and a dedicated anti-drug wing.”
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“Strict action will definitely be taken against anyone who speaks degradingly about the Chief Minister, women, or the public. When your speech lacks 'Aram' (morality), what qualification do you have to have managed the HR&CE department?”
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