TVK Ministers Slam DMK Chief Stalin over Alleged Body-Shaming of Dharapuram Bypoll Candidate
TVK ministers demanded a public apology after M.K. Stalin’s remark about candidate P. Sathyabama drew accusations of body-shaming and disrespect toward women.
- On Friday, October 2, 2026, former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin sparked outrage during a Dharapuram campaign rally by asking how TVK candidate P. Sathyabama "managed to do a somersault" with her body.
- Several ministers in the TVK-led government condemned the DMK president's comments, demanding a public apology and calling the rhetoric offensive and a violation of political decorum.
- Minister Vanni Arasu cited a 1998 law enacted by former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi prescribing "up to one year" imprisonment for harassing women, questioning why Stalin would violate his father's legislation.
- BJP leader Vanathi Srinivasan argued the DMK relies on indecent language to win votes, while C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar claimed the party habitually makes derogatory remarks about women.
- Health Minister K.G. Arunraj characterized the remarks as political frustration that specifically insulted women from Scheduled Castes, violating established standards of political decorum.
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“Highly Inappropriate, Undignified”: TVK Dharapuram Candidate Sathyabama on Stalin’s Remarks Against Her
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Dharapuram candidate V Sathyabama on Saturday condemned former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s remarks against her, saying that such language was “highly inappropriate and undignified” and did not befit the leader of a major political movement. India News | “Highly Inappropriate, Undignified”: TVK Dharapuram Candidate Sathyabama on Stalin’s Remarks Against…
Body-shaming row: TVK moves ECI seeking action against former CM MK Stalin
TVK has approached the Election Commission of India regarding former chief minister M K Stalin's comments. They claim his remarks constitute body shaming against candidate V Sathyaba and violate the Model Code of Conduct. The party has requested that Stalin refrain from making derogatory remarks during his campaign. They seek an FIR to be registered under the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act.
DMK Chief MK Stalin Bodyshames TVK Dharapuram Bypoll Candidate Sathyabama
DMK chief MK Stalin took a dig at Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Dharapuram bypoll candidate Sathyabama during a campaign speech, referring to her as “Petti Bama” (Suitcase Bama) and “Palti Bama” (somersault Bama). The remarks came amid allegations from the DMK that Sathyabama switched from the AIADMK to TVK after allegedly being offered money. Stalin […]
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