‘Uncivil’: DMK MP slams TN BJP chief Nagendran’s remarks against TVK chief Vijay, actor Trisha India News
New Delhi: Tamil Nadu verdict Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Saturday issued a sharp response to BJP president Nainar Nagendran’s objectionable remarks against actor-politician Vijay and actor Trisha.DMK MP Kanimozhi NVN Somu condemned the remarks, calling it “uncivilized” targeting the personal lives of politically active people. She also criticized women leaders of the Tamil Nadu BJP for not speaking out against Nagendran.
“It is uncivilized to criticize the personal lives of those involved in politics in the public sphere. Furthermore, speaking in a manner that belittles the dignity and honor of women who have nothing to do with politics is an act that tarnishes femininity. For Mr. Nainar Nagendran, it is an injustice for women leaders of the BJP to remain silent and not condemn it,” Kanimozhi posted on X.Another DMK MP Tamizzachi Thangapandian also criticized Nagendran, saying it was “inappropriate” for the Tamil Nadu party chief who leads the alliance government to make derogatory remarks against a woman expressing political views in public. She added that civilized politics requires treating women with “dignity and respect.”Thangapandian wrote onThe controversy erupted after Nagendran made comments on Vijay’s recent rally in Salem. Talking about the actor’s lack of political experience, he suggested that Vijay should focus on his family and “be like actor Trisha”.Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder and leader Vijay had earlier addressed supporters in Salem ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He said that while his party may lack political experience, it has no “corruption experience.”“Besides experience in fraud, what other qualities do those who question my experience have? We have no experience, yes. We have no experience in robbery,” he said while attacking the DMK.His remarks came after Tamil Nadu and DMK supremo chief minister MK Stalin announced that Rs 5,000 has been released to women beneficiaries under the Kalaigniya Women’s Rights Scheme. Vijay criticized the financial aid, calling it a “temptation” rather than a genuine welfare measure.(With ANI input)
