DMK Leaders Accused of Offensive Remarks Against Women Ahead of By-Election

Chennai, October 3 (Daily Kiran) : Tamil Nadu’s Energy and Law Minister R. Nirmal Kumar announced on Saturday that the ruling Tamilaga Vetrikazhagam (TVK) plans to file a complaint with the Election Commission of India. This action follows allegations that DMK leaders made offensive remarks against women during the campaign for the Dharapuram by-election.

In a media interaction, Nirmal Kumar accused DMK President M.K. Stalin and his son, Leader of the Opposition Udayanidhi Stalin, of using derogatory language against political rivals. He asserted that these comments targeted a female candidate as well.

Nirmal Kumar claimed that the increasing desperation of DMK leadership is evident in their remarks, especially as the by-election approaches on October 6. He suggested that the DMK is resorting to personal attacks due to a lack of positive issues to present to voters.

The minister stated that the language used by M.K. Stalin and Udayanidhi Stalin reflects their true character and reveals their lack of a clear vision for the future. He characterized their comments as an electoral strategy born from desperation, indicating that both leaders have lost their composure and are attempting to draw attention through inappropriate remarks.

Nirmal Kumar confirmed that the TVK, which currently leads the Tamil Nadu government, will approach the Election Commission regarding these alleged comments. The planned complaint will specifically address remarks deemed insulting and offensive towards the female candidate and others.

He further claimed that the DMK’s political influence is waning, predicting a decisive defeat for the party in the Dharapuram by-election. He labeled the DMK as a “harmful force” to society.

The minister also targeted the AIADMK, accusing the party, led by General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, of political weakness.

As campaigning intensifies ahead of the October 6 vote, Nirmal Kumar launched these attacks against opposition parties. Responding to allegations of horse trading made by the opposition, he dismissed them as baseless and part of a disinformation campaign, asserting that such claims arise from fears of electoral defeat.

When questioned about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list, the minister reiterated the state government’s objections to this process.