HighLights
  1. Nagendran made controversial remarks about CM Vijay's mother.
  2. Comments followed Vijay's jibe at Udhayanidhi Stalin.
  3. Remarks widely condemned, including by BJP's K Annamalai.

Tamil Nadu: Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran triggered controversy after allegedly making personal remarks about Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's mother.

The exchange began after Vijay took a jab at DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin over MK Stalin's electoral defeat, asking, "Where's your father?" Reacting to the remark, Nagendran said, "In the legislative assembly, some are searching for a father. But only by asking the mother at home can one know who the father is. Who will reveal if he is being searched for in the assembly? This is the situation of the present government."

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TVK Condemns Nagendran's Statement

The remark drew sharp criticism from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Condemning the BJP leader's statement, School Education Minister Rajmohan said, "It is a derogatory comment. He didn't speak as a leader; he spoke as if he was some street-corner speaker. It is not acceptable. We strongly condemn this. One should speak with respect and meaningfully. He should uphold the dignity of the position he holds."

Annamalai Reacts

Former BJP state president K Annamalai condemned Nagendran's remarks, stating that the politician had crossed the boundaries of political decency.

In a post on X, Annamalai wrote, "It is highly condemnable that speeches that vulgarise the political arena of Tamil Nadu continue unabated. Following Mr Udhayanidhi Stalin of the DMK, it is extremely regrettable that Mr Nainar Nagendran, the Tamil Nadu BJP state president, has now crossed the boundaries of political decency by making remarks about the mother of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Mr Vijay. Those in politics must be responsible for their words and actions. Differences of opinion may exist. Policies can be critiqued. The functioning of the government can be questioned. However, speaking in a manner that insults someone's family members, especially their mother, is utterly unacceptable in any way."

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He added, "Such low-quality remarks represent a politics that became obsolete thirty or forty years ago. The young people of today's Tamil Nadu and our growing children must not be taught this kind of third-rate politics."

BJP Leader Clarifies

Following the intense backlash, Nagendran defended his remarks, claiming his speech was 'twisted and misrepresented' for political gain and that he did not intend to target anyone.

"During the book release event of Ore Nadu, those who seek to twist and misrepresent the speech I delivered on stage for political gain—I wish to inform them that I did not speak targeting anyone with any ulterior motive. I hold immense concern for the mother, for the motherland, and for the mother tongue," he wrote on X.

DMK Slams Vijay's Jibe, Hints At Stalin's Return

The DMK strongly criticised Vijay's jibe at party chief MK Stalin. Speaking at a public meeting, senior DMK leader and MLA KN Nehru hinted at Stalin's return to the Assembly.

"He asked our leader, ' Where is your father? He would come. Very soon he would come in. That's all we can say now. He would return and take responsibility again. That's for sure. Till yesterday, all our cadre was quiet. But after he spoke, cadre across Tamil Nadu want this," Nehru said.

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VCK Chief Criticises Vijay's Remarks

Vijay's remark also drew criticism from his own alliance partners. VCK Chief Thol Thirumavalavan stated that the comment did not augur well for the dignity of the office of the chief minister, suggesting that Vijay should have avoided making such personal references during political exchanges.

(With Inputs From PTI)


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