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TN CM Vijay Warns Against Attacks on Women, Vows No Silence
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News18•04-10-2026, 15:15
TN CM Vijay Warns Against Attacks on Women, Vows No Silence
- •Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay issued a "stern warning" to opposition parties against targeting women, citing escalating personal attacks and "crude rhetoric" in the state's political discourse.
- •Speaking during a roadshow in Dharapuram, Vijay alleged DMK leaders were attacking women and referred to recent controversial remarks by DMK president M K Stalin against TVK's Dharapuram bypoll candidate P Satyabama.
- •Vijay condemned Stalin's criticism as "body-shaming" and "vulgar speech" against the woman candidate, stating that such rhetoric is also common among those nurtured by Stalin.
- •He declared that while he would tolerate personal attacks against himself, he would not remain silent if women, including mothers, sisters, and daughters, are targeted, signaling a return to the era of MGR.
- •During his roadshow, the TN CM interacted with voters, took a bullock cart ride, received gifts, and offered prayers at the Moolanur Vanchiamman shrine.
Key Questions Answered
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay issued a stern warning to opposition parties against targeting women, stating that he will not remain silent if mothers, sisters, and daughters are subjected to vile or crude rhetoric in political discourse.
CM Vijay criticized DMK president M K Stalin for making controversial and vulgar remarks that amounted to body-shaming TVK's Dharapuram bypoll candidate P Sathyabama.
During his roadshow, Chief Minister Vijay referenced the era of late Chief Minister and AIADMK founder M G Ramachandran while vowing to fiercely protect the dignity of women against offensive political attacks.
