DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly making derogatory comments about actress Trisha Krishnan during a public rally the day before. Kangana Ranaut, a BJP MP, has now reacted to the situation.
Kangana Ranaut reacted hours after Udhayanidhi was taken into custody by Tamil Nadu Police from his Chennai home for his comments during a speech regarding the Cauvery water issue.
Kangana Ranaut Slams Udhayanidhi Stalin's Remarks
The Bollywood actress-turned-politician described his detention as a 'good precedent' and stated that such 'filthy abuses, double-meaning obscene and vulgar jokes' were unacceptable.
Kangana Ranaut said, "Public display of filthy abuses, double-meaning obscene and vulgar jokes is not acceptable to any civilised society. Mr Stalin was sent to jail for the offence; he might be out on bail by now, but it is a good precedent (sic)."
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Actress-politician Khushbu Sundar and singer Chinmayi Sripaada also slammed Udhayanidhi Stalin. According to Chinmayi, women shouldn't be forced into political conflicts, while Khushbu insisted on an unconditional apology to Trisha.
What Did Udhayanidhi Stalin Say?
At the rally, Udhayanidhi Stalin spoke about the long-standing Cauvery water-sharing dispute and accused the state government of failing to protect Tamil Nadu's interests. He claimed the Chief Minister was more focused on filing 'false cases' against the DMK.
During his speech, someone in the crowd shouted Trisha's name, prompting Udhayanidhi to pause, smile and respond as the audience cheered.
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The controversy swiftly intensified following the speech, leading to complaints being made to the National Commission for Women and the police. Later, Tamil Nadu Police filed a formal complaint against Udhayanidhi Stalin, accusing him of provocation to start a disturbance and insulting a woman's modesty.