Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Tamil Nadu Minister Faces Backlash for Dance Performance
A minister in Tamil Nadu, India, is in trouble because he watched and clapped for a dance that many people think was not appropriate.
The dance was at a birthday party for another important leader.
People are upset because they think the minister asked the dancers to come closer to him.
The minister's political party says he did not ask the dancers to come closer and that similar dances have happened at other parties' events.
Many groups and people on social media are criticizing him, saying his behavior was not right for someone in his position.
The minister's political party hasn't said anything official about it yet.
A video of young women dancers performing before Minister S Periyakaruppan at Udhayanidhi Stalin's birthday celebration went viral on social media.
The opposition BJP and AIADMK condemned the incident, calling it an 'assault on Tamil culture' and an 'insult to women's dignity.'
The BJP criticized the minister's behavior, questioning the purpose of holding public office for such entertainment.
DMK sources denied that the minister instructed the dancers, stating they stepped off the stage on their own and similar performances occurred at AIADMK events.
AIADMK spokesperson Kovai Sathyan alleged this was not the first controversy involving Minister Periyakaruppan, indicating a pattern of behavior.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Minister S Periyakaruppan
- What
- Applauded and allegedly encouraged a dance performance
- When
- During Udhayanidhi Stalin's birthday celebration
- Where
- Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Critics say it was inappropriate and unbecoming of a public representative
Opposition Parties (BJP, AIADMK)
DMK Sources
Nature of the Performance
Opposition Parties (BJP, AIADMK)
The performance was inappropriate and indecent, with the minister encouraging the dancers to come closer.
DMK Sources
The dancers stepped off the stage on their own and began dancing in front of the minister; similar performances had occurred at AIADMK events.
Minister's Conduct
Opposition Parties (BJP, AIADMK)
The minister's behavior was unbecoming of a public representative and reflected poorly on the DMK's treatment of women.
DMK Sources
The minister did not instruct the women to dance, and the incident was not unique to DMK events.
- Minister Involved
- S Periyakaruppan
- Event
- Udhayanidhi Stalin's birthday celebration
- Location
- Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu
- Criticism Source
- Tamil Nadu BJP, AIADMK, Social Media
- DMK Response
- Denied minister instructed dancers, claimed similar performances at AIADMK events
- Allegations
- Encouraging inappropriate dance, unbecoming conduct
- Opposition's Stance
- Assault on Tamil culture, insult to women's dignity
