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DMK ally party leader slammed for vulgar remarks on girl students hugging actor Vijay
MLA Velmurugan from Tamilaga Vazhvurimai Katchi, an ally of the ruling DMK, has come under widespread criticism for making vulgar comments about girl students who attended actor-politician Vijay's recent prize distribution event for board exam toppers in Tamil Nadu.'For 2 gm gold, the idiot has taken this girl child to the event. Doesn't he have sense? Tomorrow the girl is going to be someone's wife. In front of the media and everyone, the girl child hugs the cinema actor. Is this Tamil culture? They all say Vijay Anna. If he acts well then limit it to just praising him,' Velmurugan, in a separate speech, said about the felicitation event. advertisementThe event in question was organised by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on May 30 to felicitate Class 10 and 12 board exam toppers, particularly from government schools. Several students were seen embracing Vijay on stage, which Velmurugan questioned publicly, calling it contrary to Tamil culture. BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan condemned Velmurugan's comments, calling them vulgar. Shesaid, 'I condemn your vulgar speech. TVK president Thambi (Brother) Vijay organised a programme to encourage students who have passed the exams. Sometimes I have differences with the political views he expresses, but I welcome the fact that he met more students studying in government schools and encouraged them, as someone who knows their thirst for knowledge.'She further said, 'Tamil is beautiful, your (Velmuruan) mind is dirty. Children calling him 'Anna' (Brother) is only an expression of love in Tamil. This is a call beyond politics. But insulting that relationship not only hurts the hearts of those children but also the hearts of the parents who support them. What you are doing is neither displaying Tamil culture nor humanity. I strongly condemn Thiru Velmurugan's vulgar speech.'advertisementThe remarks and ensuing backlash come days after Tamilisai tacitly extended an invitation for Vijay to join the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Her strong defence of Vijay amid the controversy has further fuelled speculation about the BJP's interest in courting Velmurugan issued a clarification in a tone some have described as threatening, claiming only a small portion of his speech is being used to attack him. He said, 'Some half-bakeds are seeking my apology instead of fully listening to my over-an-hour long speech and releasing statements and making noise. Don't do this.''I am saying this in a civilised manner. I didn't come to politics directly,' he said, adding. 'My young life started with those who sought a separate nation and fought against the extremism of the Union government. Did I say anywhere that Vijay kissed a young woman? Or behaved in an odd manner on the stage where gifts were given? I didn't say anything. Why are you taking it in such a manner?'Velmurugan went on to say Vijay should not allow 'mushrooms' to criticise his party members and suggested that if there was an objection to his speech, those concerned should hold a press meet and question him directly, rather than asking 'amateurs' to post videos on social media. 'Vijay should stop this immediately,' he said. IN THIS STORY#Tamil Nadu
New Indian Express
12-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Tamilaga Vazhvurimai Katchi functionaries held for blackmailing Chithode restaurant owner
ERODE: The district police arrested two district-level functionaries of Tamilaga Vazhvurimai Katchi. One of them, a press reporter, allegedly tried to extort Rs 3 lakh from a restaurant owner at Chithode in the district, claiming liquor was being sold at his restaurant. The accused were identified as K Sadiq Bashah (39) of Ismayil Street at Karathozhuvu in Madathukulam in Tiruppur district and M Saravanan (37) of Kathasamypalayam at Dharapuram in Tiruppur district. Police said, "Kanagaraj of Chithode runs a restaurant in the area. On May 7, Sadiq Bashah contacted Kanagaraj on the phone, threatening that he has video evidence of Kanagaraj selling liquor illegally at his restaurant. He allegedly demanded Rs 3 lakh to not release the video. Saravanan also allegedly met Kanagaraj in person and threatened him." "Following this, Kanagaraj filed a complaint with Chithode police. Based on the complaint, police registered a case and arrested the two on Saturday evening," police added. "Sadiq Bhasha, the Tamilaga Vazhvurimai Katchi's in-charge of the Madathukulam Assembly constituency, is also the Dindigul district reporter of 'Naarkali' newspaper. Saravanan is the party's Tiruppur East district secretary," police added.
