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Chennai Mayor Priya Slams Personal Scrutiny: "Why is it always me?"
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News18•26-09-2026, 19:00
Chennai Mayor Priya Slams Personal Scrutiny: "Why is it always me?"
- •Chennai Mayor R Priya, the state capital's youngest female mayor, has spoken out against intense personal scrutiny she faces in public life.
- •In a social media post, Priya highlighted how even simple personal choices, like eating a burger or cutting her hair, become controversies.
- •She questioned if the judgment is due to her being a woman or belonging to a particular community.
- •Priya criticized the absence of feminists and women's rights advocates when women in politics face such personal attacks.
- •The Mayor emphasized that women in public life deserve respect and dignity, and their personal choices should not be judged.
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Chennai Mayor R Priya expressed frustration over intense personal judgment, stating that simple choices like eating a burger or cutting her hair frequently become controversial. She questioned whether this constant scrutiny stems from her gender or community background.
Mayor Priya highlighted that women in politics face unfair double standards and are not characterless or undeserving of respect. She emphasized that no one has the right to judge a woman based on her lifestyle, appearance, or personal choices, urging people to respect her dignity and self-respect beyond her official position.
Mayor R Priya leads Chennai's civic administration while making history as the state capital's youngest female mayor.
