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Mayor Priya: "Even if I cut my hair, respect me as a woman beyond being a mayor!"
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News18•26-09-2026, 10:37
Mayor Priya: "Even if I cut my hair, respect me as a woman beyond being a mayor!"
- •Mayor Priya posted on X about her personal decisions being questioned and criticized.
- •She stated that even ordinary actions like eating a burger or cutting her hair become controversies.
- •Priya questioned if this scrutiny is due to her being a woman or belonging to a specific community.
- •She emphasized that women in politics should not be judged based on appearance or lifestyle.
- •Mayor Priya urged people to respect her dignity as a woman, beyond her position as mayor.
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Chennai Mayor Priya posted on X that ordinary personal choices like eating a burger or cutting her hair are constantly questioned and criticized, leading her to question if it stems from her gender or community.
She stated that women in politics deserve full respect and are not immoral, emphasizing that no one has the right to judge a woman based on her appearance, lifestyle, or personal preferences.
The Speaker directed the Chief Secretary to ensure proper protocols are followed at government events so that local MLAs receive proper invitations and their privileges are respected by municipal authorities.
