'DMK, a force of evil': Vijay slams Stalin over remarks on TVK candidate
TVK chief Vijay calls DMK a "force of evil" following MK Stalin's alleged derogatory remarks against candidate Sathyabama in Dharapuram.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C Joseph Vijay launched a blistering attack on DMK President MK Stalin on Saturday, labeling the ruling party a "force of evil." The outburst follows controversial remarks allegedly made by Stalin regarding TVK's Dharapuram bypoll candidate, P Sathyabama, during a campaign event.
Allegations of Indecency and Body-Shaming
In a strongly worded statement shared on X, Vijay accused Stalin of using a public meeting in the Dharapuram constituency to engage in slander and indecency. He specifically alleged that Stalin mocked the physical appearance of Sathyabama, referring to her in a manner that TVK leaders describe as body-shaming and indecent.
The controversy erupted after reports indicated that during a campaign meeting held on Friday to support DMK candidate S Suganya, Stalin referred to Sathyabama using derogatory terms such as "Petti Bama" and "Palti Bama" while questioning her political transition from the AIADMK to the TVK.
"Obscenity is in their DNA," says Vijay
Vijay did not hold back, suggesting that such behavior is part of a systemic pattern within the DMK. He claimed that the party's leadership has shown a recurring tendency to make derogatory comments about women.
- Vijay's Stance: "The people of Tamil Nadu have long realised that the DMK members are enemies of democracy, and that obscenity, malice, and perversion are deeply ingrained in their very DNA and mindset," Vijay stated.
- A Promise to Voters: The TVK chief asserted that the voters of Dharapuram would deliver a fitting lesson to the "evil faction" through the upcoming electoral process.
- A Voice for Women: Expressing his condemnation as a representative of the women of Tamil Nadu, Vijay stated, "As a son, brother, and younger brother to the women of Tamil Nadu, I express my strong condemnation of the DMK."
TVK to approach Election Commission
The tension is escalating as the Dharapuram by-election approaches on October 6. TVK Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar, speaking at Coimbatore Airport, joined the condemnation, calling Stalin's alleged remarks against a Scheduled Caste woman participating in politics as "condemnable."
Nirmal Kumar demanded a public apology from the DMK Chief and announced that the TVK intends to approach the Election Commission regarding the matter. He also dismissed counter-allegations that TVK is distributing money to voters, stating such practices contradict party policy.
The Dharapuram Battleground
The by-election was triggered after former AIADMK MLA P Sathyabama resigned from her post and joined the TVK. The contest has become a high-stakes triangular fight between the TVK, the DMK, and the AIADMK.
The Candidates:
- TVK: P Sathyabama
- DMK: S Suganya
- AIADMK: K Bhanumathi