Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Speaker and DMK candidate for Radhapuram, M. Appavu, has found himself at the centre of a fresh controversy after a remark made during a campaign rally in his constituency raised serious questions about the conduct expected of a constitutional authority seeking electoral votes.
Addressing the gathering, Appavu said, “I came asking for your vote. Oh women, are you ready to listen? They are trying to create confusion – you know who they are, and I know who they are.”
He went on to add, “Those who create confusion, listen quietly, if you want to cast your vote, cast it or else don’t – that is your personal choice. But no one has the right to tell me not to ask for votes or not to campaign.”
Appavu also defended his right to campaign, stating, “It is my right to ask the women.”
Referring to local civic concerns, he said:
“Women are asking why Tamirabharani water is not being supplied. Water has to be brought from the river and added to the panchayat supply. Here there are 19 tanks… nine tanks…”
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