THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
Chennai, April 11: Tamil Nadu Minister and senior DMK leader K Ponmudy was removed from his role as the party’s deputy general secretary on Friday, following outrage over his controversial remarks on Shaivism, Vaishnavism, and a reference to a sex worker.
DMK President and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced Ponmudy’s removal through a statement, without specifying any reason for the decision.
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The controversy erupted after a video of Ponmudy’s comments surfaced and drew criticism from several quarters, including DMK MP Kanimozhi, who termed his remarks vulgar and unacceptable. She emphasized that such language was condemnable, regardless of the context.
The BJP also seized on the controversy, with Tamil Nadu BJP Vice-President Narayanan Thirupathy demanding Ponmudy’s dismissal from the cabinet and calling for his arrest.
Thirupathy accused the minister of insulting the women of Tamil Nadu with his remarks. He also welcomed Kanimozhi’s condemnation of Ponmudy’s comments.
Ponmudy, who currently serves as the state’s Forest Minister, has not yet publicly responded to the controversy.
