Legal Action Taken Against DMK Leaders for Insulting Comments on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
Two DMK leaders face legal action for derogatory remarks about Tamil Nadus Chief Minister during a public meeting in Chennai.
Chennai, October 20 (Daily Kiran) : Police in Chennai have initiated legal proceedings against two leaders of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Councillor Sudha Deendayalan and event organizer Murali Dharan. They are accused of making derogatory remarks about Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay during a public meeting.
The complaint was filed by Udaykumar, an official from the Tamilaga Vetrik Kazhagam (TVK), following the meeting held on October 7. The case was registered at the B-2 Esplanade police station.
The controversy centers on comments made by Sudha, who allegedly used offensive language against Vijay’s government. Video clips of the speech have gone viral on social media, prompting protests from TVK members and escalating tensions between the ruling party and the opposition DMK.
In his complaint, Udaykumar claimed that Sudha employed objectionable and insulting language against the Chief Minister. He also called for action against Murali Dharan for his role in organizing the event. Subsequently, police filed a case against both individuals.
TVK members criticized senior DMK leaders present at the meeting, alleging they failed to intervene when Sudha made her remarks. Among those on stage were Chennai Mayor Priya, MP Kanimozhi, and former minister P.K. Sekar Babu. The ruling party contends that these leaders allowed the situation to escalate by not expressing any objections.
The comments were made during a speech accusing Vijay’s government of failing to fulfill its promises. Sudha also claimed that the current administration was merely continuing welfare schemes initiated by the previous government led by M.K. Stalin. However, her language regarding the Chief Minister has become the focal point of the controversy. Supporters of TVK have shared parts of the speech online, demanding police action.
This case has emerged following protests and the formal complaint lodged at the Esplanade police station, addressing both the alleged comments and the role of the event organizer.
While police have commenced action against the two named individuals, it remains unclear whether they have been questioned or summoned. There has been no response from Sudha or Murali Dharan regarding the allegations.
