Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendran has strongly criticized the DMK-led government, accusing it of endangering the safety of school children and fostering an environment where repeated offenders go unchecked.

Posting on his official X account, Nagendran condemned the government’s handling of a disturbing incident at a government primary school in Melsanankuppam, Tirupattur. He highlighted that the headmaster, Bharath Ambedkar, was allegedly under the influence of alcohol when he sexually harassed a fifth-grade girl. He further pointed out that this was not the first time the accused has been involved in such misconduct and that Ambedkar had previously been transferred from four different schools over similar allegations, yet returned to a position of responsibility and indulged in such an act within just 15 days.

Nagendran questioned how the headmaster could repeatedly engage in such behavior and suggested that the DMK’s governance model has contributed to a decline in accountability within the education system. He implied that the government’s focus on image-building rather than student welfare has allowed such individuals to act with impunity.

He also criticized the state education department’s response, describing it as superficial.

“Is it the golden age of the School Education Department to arrest teachers as a mere formality when such crimes come to light, announce that, ‘the educational certificates of teachers involved in sexual offenses will be canceled,’ and then, once the news fades, transfer the offending teacher to another educational institution, thereby sacrificing the safety of students?” he asked, referring to actions like suspending and transferring accused teachers without ensuring justice or student safety.

In a pointed remark directed at Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, Nagendran urged him to prioritize the safety of government school students, for all the ‘Appa’ branding he’s done for himself.

The comments follow the arrest of 56-year-old headmaster Bharath Ambedkar, who was suspended after reportedly arriving at school intoxicated and molesting a fifth-standard student. Local villagers who witnessed the act recorded video evidence and reported it to the district education authorities. Ambedkar had only recently returned to duty after a previous suspension over similar charges was revoked.

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Tamilaga Vazhvumurai Katchi (TVK) leader and Panruti MLA T. Velmurugan has issued a warning to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor-turned-politician Vijay, urging him not to allow inexperienced party cadres to make public statements without understanding Tamil Nadu’s political landscape. Velmurugan added that if Vijay believes he (Velmurugan) has said anything inappropriate, he should address the media directly through a press meet and Velmurugan would respond accordingly.

The MLA was reacting strongly to the criticism leveled against him by TVK functionaries who demanded that Velmurugan apologize for his recent comments about young women student, which was a moral policing and regressive. His advice to parents regarding their daughters’ behavior had sparked public backlash, prompting TVK cadres to demand an apology.

However, while speaking to reporters in Cuddalore, Velmurugan stood by his earlier statements, clarifying that his words were deliberate and meant as advice to parents not a criticism of Vijay. He stated, “Many young women, many husbands, wives, even women with their parents are often seen in cinema or television shows treating film heroes as their incarnation (ideal men), hugging and kissing them, and indulging in such uncivilized acts right in front of their own parents. When we see such behavior before various media and newspapers, is not acceptable. After saying that, I also listed out several actors’ names and said appreciate their acting, enjoy their performances, I won’t say don’t do that. But as parents, you should not allow your children especially the daughters you have raised and nurtured to fall for such over-glamorized cinema personalities. You must not permit them to behave with actors in such undue advantage. This is not Tamil culture, this is not civilization. We Tamils have a distinct culture, a sense of civilization, and a rich heritage. Based on that foundation, I expressed my views.”

Later added, “We do not need this kind of cut-out culture, eating mansoru, nakedly beating with neem leaves without wearing, going on a pilgrimage to Tirupati just so a film can run for 100 days, and rolling all the way to the Palani Murugan temple. Have you ever, even once, gone and touched the feet of the parents who gave birth and raised to you on your birthday seeking blessings? But why then do you perform paal abhishekam for film stars? Why say things like, “I came here at 3 AM just to see my hero. I’ve been here since yesterday. I’ve been waiting with devotion. If only I could hug him once and give him a kiss, my life’s goal would be complete” These are the kinds of things some women are saying openly in press meets and television debates. Such speech should not be encouraged. This is not our culture or tradition. Parents should never allow this. I strongly condemned such acts and spoke against them. But without even listening to my full one-hour-forty-minute speech, a few half-baked cadres have shouting, “You’ve spoken against our Thalapathy (leader)! You must apologize immediately!” These kinds of outbursts and press statements are completely unnecessary.”

“பெண்கள் அப்படி பேசுவது நம் பண்பாடு, கலாசாரம் இல்லை; விஜய்க்கு இது அழகல்ல… தடுத்து நிறுத்த வேண்டும்” – வேல்முருகன்#Velmurugan | #TVK | #TVKVijay | #Vijay pic.twitter.com/M8fRHk6yor

— PuthiyathalaimuraiTV (@PTTVOnlineNews) June 5, 2025

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Tamilaga Vazhvumurai Katchi (TVK) leader and Panruti MLA T Velmurugan has stirred controversy with comments seen as moral policing and character assassination, directed at a female student during what was meant to be criticism of actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Vijay.

The incident occurred during an event in Mahabalipuram, where Vijay hosted a felicitation ceremony on 4 June 2025 for Class 10 and 12 toppers. Held at a private hall, the event saw emotional moments between students and the actor, with several greeting him warmly some students even hugged and kissed him out of admiration. These moments, widely shared on social media, were largely seen by fans as heartfelt displays of affection.

However, Velmurugan, while speaking at a public meeting in Salem, harshly criticized the event targeting the behavior of the students and attacking their families. He questioned whether it was part of Tamil culture for young female students to hug and kiss film stars, and whether such behavior was appropriate when done publicly, especially in the presence of parents, journalists and media.

Velmurugan said, “Today, someone acted in two films and after becoming a superstar says, ‘I am the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.’ As soon as he gives a 2-gram gift, our fool… I won’t blame the actor. He’s taking along a matured girl… She who has just finished her Plus Two and in three months going to complete college. He is taking along college girls… Doesn’t a Tamil have any common sense? That girl, who was born, raised, and brought up—who tomorrow has to live as someone’s wife—right in front of her father and mother, in front of thousands of media people and journalists, you’re allowing her to hug and kiss a cinema performer… What kind of lowly birth is this? Is this the birth of a Tamilian? She says ‘Vijay Anna’… Vijay has acted? Appreciate it. Praise Ajith, praise Rajini, praise Sharath… Praise our patchai Tamilian Sathyaraj. But how can parents allow this kind of behavior? Is this Tamil society? Is this Tamil tradition? Is this the land where the brave clan of Tamil women lived? And we say this is Tamil soil?”

பரிசு பெற வந்த தமிழ்நாட்டு பெண் குழந்தைகள் , மாணவிகளை கொச்சையாக பேசிய திமுக கூட்டணி MLA !

வண்மையான கண்டனங்கள். pic.twitter.com/mvh20DPBcE

— Prasanna OG (@OGprasanna) June 4, 2025

His comments, targeting specific female student and her parents, quickly drew backlash on social media. Critics accused Velmurugan of resorting to regressive thinking, publicly shaming a student, and crossing a line under the guise of cultural criticism, with many calling Velmurugan’s remarks demeaning and demanding accountability for his statements.

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