Chennai
oi-Prakash KL
BJP leader Khushbu Sundar has slammed Udhayanidhi Stalin, leader of Opposition In Tamil Nadu Assembly, for his “crass” comments on actress Trisha Krishnan.
During a speech at a Cauvery rally, Stalin targeted Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay and he was interrupted by members of the crowd chanting “Trisha, Trisha.” He paused, smiled, and made a remark that many interpreted as an indirect reference to actor Trisha.
BJP’s Khushbu Sundar criticized opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin for allegedly making derogatory remarks about actress Trisha during a speech in Tamil Nadu; a case was registered against Stalin in Thanjavur following Khushbu’s demand for an apology.
She has been the subject of unverified romance rumours involving Vijay on social media. Even during the elections, political leaders including from the DMK had targeted Trisha.
In a post on X, Khushbu, who is a close friend of Trisha, has called his speech “crass”, “cheap” and “deeply derogatory” that reflects the “political culture he seems eager to inherit.”
She questioned, “If those with such a mindset aspire to lead a political party and one day govern the state, then God help us. What else can one expect from people who treat abusing, degrading and insulting women as a form of political theatre, basking in the applause, whistles and laughter of their loyal supporters? And who will know this better but me?”
The actress-turned-politician said that women deserves to be respected and political discourses should have boundaries.
She added, “Those who normalize such language should remember that once the dignity of women is made a political casualty, no family ( including your own ) is immune from the same treatment. Public discourse must have boundaries, regardless of political differences. Women need to be respected and not treated as a pawn to play to your whims and fancies.
When you know you cannot match the performance, vision or leadership of your political opponent, resorting to personal insults and vulgarity becomes the easiest escape. #UdhayanidhiStalin and his father #MKStalin have faced their share of controversies over the years, but that should never become the standard for public life.”
Khushbu, who began her political career with the DMK before moving to Congress and then to the BJP, has demanded an unconditional public apology for insulting her on a public platform. She ended, “Lets see if can own up his dirt and if he has the courage and decency to apologize?”
Meanwhile, a case has been registered against Udhayanidhi Stalin for his derogatory remarks and the Thanjavur cops have arrived at his residence.
