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Stalin Faces Backlash for Controversial Remarks on TVK Candidate
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News18•03-10-2026, 13:12
Stalin Faces Backlash for Controversial Remarks on TVK Candidate
- •A political row has erupted in Tamil Nadu following MK Stalin’s remarks about TVK Dharapuram bypoll candidate P Sathyabhama.
- •Stalin referred to P Sathyabhama as “Petti Bama” and “Balti Bama,” making comments on her appearance.
- •TVK leaders have strongly condemned Stalin's remarks and are demanding an apology.
- •Several ministers have also criticized Stalin over his controversial comments.
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MK Stalin referred to TVK Dharapuram bypoll candidate P Sathyabhama as “Petti Bama” and “Balti Bama” while making comments on her appearance, sparking widespread backlash and demands for an apology from TVK leaders.
TVK leaders strongly condemned MK Stalin's remarks, calling for a formal apology, and several ministers also criticized him over the controversial comments.
The remarks targeted P Sathyabhama, who is the TVK candidate for the Dharapuram bypoll.
