Madras High Court orders case against Tamil Nadu minister Ponmudy over controversial remarks on women

Madras HC orders FIR against TN minister for remarks about women, Hindu denominations

The judge said a video of K Ponmudy’s speech was still available in the public domain and could not be overlooked, despite the minister's apology.

Madras High Court orders case against Tamil Nadu minister Ponmudy over controversial remarks on women

Ponmudy sparked a row with his Shaivism-Vaishnavism remarks, which he made in the context of a sex worker at a public meeting.

High Court orders case against Tamil Nadu Minister over vulgar joke on Hindus

The Madras High Court directed the police to file an FIR against Tamil Nadu Minister K Ponmudi for allegedly making vulgar remarks targeting Saivites, Vaishnavites and women. The court warned suo motu action if its directive was ignored.

'Take Hate Speech Seriously': Court Orders Case Against Tamil Nadu Minister

The Madras High Court today ordered the police to file a case against Tamil Nadu minister A Ponmudy for allegedly making derogatory and hate speeches against women and religious denominations.

T.N. Minister Ponmudy derogatory remarks against women questioned by Madras HC, religious sects

Justice N. Anand Venkatesh asks Advocate General P.S. Raman to take instructions from the DGP by Thursday evening regarding the steps taken so far against the Minister

Why Women in Tamil Nadu Should Reject the DMK: A Wake-Up Call After K. Ponmudi’s Demeaning Remarks - Goa Chronicle

Tamil Nadu has long prided itself on a legacy of progressive movements—especially those championing social justice and equality. But recent incidents involving members of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) reveal a troubling disconnect between that legacy and the lived reality of women in the state today. At the heart of this storm is the shocking, demeaning comment reportedly made by Tamil Nadu Minister K. Ponmudi, who appeared to equat…