A portion of Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin’s speech became controversial. In connection with that, the ruling TVK government has arrested Udhayanidhi Stalin. The case filed in court regarding this was heard as an urgent matter, and it has been ruled that he should be released today itself. In this situation, VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan, on his X page, said, ``Recently, at a protest held in Thanjavur on behalf of the DMK for the Cauvery water rights, Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin, while speaking, made a remark mocking in the form of 'double-speak'.

When he said that the Chief Minister’s attention was focused only on filing false cases against the opposition parties, those gathered there shouted out the name of a famous actress. At that point, he made a remark in a sarcastic tone that could be taken in the wrong sense. This has now become a national-level issue, discussed and condemned in the English media. Someone holding the responsible position of Leader of the Opposition should have avoided speaking in such a double-meaning, mocking manner.
Such an approach of speaking disparagingly about a woman is not appropriate for his political stature. It is not in keeping with civilized politics. He should abandon the emotional, self-forgetful approach driven by the urge to use language that suits the tastes of those around him. The approach that created an understanding in a way that demeans womanhood is condemnable. With the Legislative Assembly set to convene tomorrow (Aug-05), avoiding the imprisonment of the person holding the position of Leader of the Opposition will enhance the ruling party’s goodwill. At present, we wish to point out that this will also make it possible for everyone, including all parties and the public, to join together and raise their voice for the Cauvery water rights, and to draw the attention of the Union Government of India.
