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MLA Kanimozhi Santhosh: 'Regressive mindset towards women must change'
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News18•22-09-2026, 12:25
MLA Kanimozhi Santhosh: 'Regressive mindset towards women must change'
- •Minister Adhav Arjuna explained the absence of Industries Minister Keerthana and the Secretary during CM Vijay's London trip.
- •Keerthana was unwell for four days, and the Secretary had a wedding at home, Adhav Arjuna stated.
- •MLA Kanimozhi Santhosh condemned the situation, asserting that the regressive mindset of viewing women must change.
- •Kanimozhi Santhosh revealed Minister Keerthana returned to work within 4 days of collarbone surgery, despite doctors advising 20 days of rest.
- •She criticized linking a woman's absence to menstruation without considering health, calling it a regressive mindset and not political criticism.
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Minister Adhav Arjuna explained that Industries Minister Keerthana did not join the London trip because she was unwell for those four days.
Minister Adhav Arjuna stated that the Industries Secretary did not travel to London because there was a wedding event at his home.
MLA Kanimozhi Santhosh condemned the comments because critics linked Minister Keerthana's temporary absence to menstruation instead of considering her recent collarbone surgery and doctor-advised rest.
