Controversial comedian and former MLA S Ve Shekher, who was previously convicted for making derogatory remarks about female journalists, has stirred controversy once again. In a recent play, he portrayed a character as a female journalist and subjected her to inappropriate gestures and offensive comments, prompting widespread condemnation from all quarters.
The play, held on the 27 March 2025, at Narada Gana Sabha in Chennai, featured S Ve Shekher in the role of a politician. A scene depicted a female journalist arriving for an interview. When she noted there were no chairs to sit on, S Ve Shekher allegedly patted his thigh and suggested, ” These journalists are so arrogant. There’s plenty of space. Why can’t you sit here?” His gesture, which appeared to imply the journalist should sit on his lap, was deemed obscene and offensive. This has led to widespread outcry from journalists and social media users, calling for severe consequences for his actions.
பத்திரிகையாளர்கள் திமிர் பிடித்தவர்கள் ? சமீபத்தில் திராவிடராய் மாறிய SV சேகர் மீண்டும் சர்ச்சை பேச்சு ? @Saattaidurai #svsekar #Dmk pic.twitter.com/Q7Y1vGLBjy
— Political News 24×7
(@Mahi1987Mass) April 1, 2025
This is not the first instance of controversy surrounding Shekher. In 2018, he ignited outrage by sharing a Facebook post that insulted journalists, leading to severe criticism and legal consequences.
Unlucky Idiot insults himself. Today Madras High heard case of SV Sekar on women journalists’ personal character since 2018. Its chain of links started from TN governor’s sex scandal, Prof.Nirmaldevi, press meet, gov’s misbehavior with women reporter, SV.Sekar’s justification pic.twitter.com/Hgup7TZcxm
— Anandaraj Dorairaj (@DorairRaj) March 30, 2021
His actions triggered protests and a police investigation, ultimately resulting in a court sentencing him to one month in jail along with a fine. Although he appealed the decision, the High Court upheld the sentence, and he has since approached the Supreme Court in hopes of overturning the ruling.
Considering his history, S Ve Shekher’s repeated sexually charged remarks towards female journalists, despite having been sentenced to a one-month jail term previously, clearly demonstrates that he shows no remorse for his past actions.
What is even more surprising is those who made a hullaballoo over his 2018 remarks have now looked the other way. The Tamil Nadu Journalist Protection Welfare Association which had lodged a complaint with the Chennai Police Commissioner is nowhere to be found now.
The News Minute which had carried an article back in 2018 has not cared to put an article now.
Kavitha Muralidharan, another Leftist-Dravidianist masquerading as a journalist who had held placards against S Ve Sekhar when he was with BJP is nowhere in the scene.
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