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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has taken a strong position against abusive and defamatory remarks targeting women, saying political disagreements should not become an excuse for personal attacks. His comments came during the ongoing political controversy involving actor Trisha Krishnan and remarks made by senior DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin.
Speaking in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on September 7, Vijay said political leaders and public figures can criticise one another, but he urged everyone to maintain limits when discussing women and other individuals. His remarks have attracted attention because they come during one of the first major political confrontations between his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government and the Opposition.
Vijay Calls for Responsible Political Debate
Vijay said freedom of expression should not be used to justify degrading or defamatory language. He appealed to political parties and leaders to avoid personal attacks and focus on issues that matter to the public.
Key Headlines
- Vijay speaks against abusive remarks targeting women.
- Tamil Nadu CM calls for responsible political language.
- His comments come amid the controversy involving Trisha.
- Vijay says political criticism should not become personal abuse.
- The issue has created another political confrontation between TVK and DMK.
- The Chief Minister also referred to the historical treatment of women in Tamil Nadu politics.
Reference to Jayalalithaa
During his Assembly speech, Vijay referred to the humiliation former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa faced inside the Assembly in 1989. He used the historical incident to emphasise the importance of respecting women in public life.
Vijay also said people are watching political developments closely and urged leaders to respect the verdict of voters. His comments reflect his government’s broader effort to establish its political identity after TVK’s rise to power.
Growing Political Competition
The latest controversy comes at a time when Vijay and the DMK are increasingly involved in direct political exchanges. Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin has criticised Vijay’s government over several issues, including law and order and allegations made against the previous DMK administration.
Udhayanidhi has rejected Vijay’s corruption allegations as unsubstantiated and argued that political accusations should be supported by evidence.
Vijay’s transition from cinema to politics has therefore entered a new phase. After building a massive fan following through Tamil cinema, he now faces the challenge of running a state government while managing increasingly intense political opposition.
The latest Assembly debate demonstrates how Vijay’s public role has changed dramatically. His statements are now being examined not only as those of a former film star, but as those of Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister and the leader of TVK.
