Chennai Police have registered a case against DMK councillor Sudha Dheena Dayalan for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay at a party women’s wing event on October 7.
A video of the speech, in which she called Vijay a “dog” and compared his appearance to a dead body, triggered protests by the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
DMK MP Kanimozhi and Chennai Mayor Priya Rajan were on stage.
Defending former chief minister MK Stalin against alleged comments about his appearance, Sudha said: “You are a dog who commented on the appearance of our leader Stalin. He is 74 years old. What is your age, you dog? You are 52. If I make my leader stand, you look like a dead body. My leader is a lion and good-looking.”
She also accused Vijay of winning power through social media reels, failing to fulfil promises and continuing schemes introduced by the DMK government.
TVK QUESTIONS KANIMOZHI, MAYOR
TVK leader Kanimozhi Santhosh questioned the conduct of senior DMK leaders who were on stage during the speech.
“Political differences may exist, and harsh criticisms may be voiced—but does that justify abandoning the basic respect and political decorum that ought to be maintained on public platforms?” she asked.
She sought an explanation from Kanimozhi and Priya Rajan. The video appears to show the DMK MP looking uncomfortable and the mayor laughing during the remarks.
The TVK demanded action against Sudha and others present on stage, accusing the DMK of allowing personal attacks against the Chief Minister.
Vijay had earlier told the Assembly that political criticism was acceptable, but personal attacks and derogatory remarks against women would not be tolerated.
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