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“Thev*** Paiyan”: DMK Minister R Gandhi Unleashes Abusive Language On Stage Meant For Paying Respects To “Tamil Language Martyrs”

January 30, 2024
The Commune

During a recent public gathering organized by the Ranipet Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) to commemorate “Mozhipor Tyagigal Veeravanaka Day” (Language Martyrs’ Salutation Day), a video surfaced on social media capturing the portfolio minister uttering derogatory remarks from the stage. Ironically, the same people celebrating the martyrs were making speeches with derogatory language.

R. Gandhi, is a DMK district secretary and the incumbent Minister for Handlooms and Textiles of Tamil Nadu

While he was speaking at the meeting he said, “Look… thevdiya payan (Bastard’s son) look at what he talks, he will not speak now, he will  keep silent but will speak when he goes out, speaks whatever comes to his mouth”

There was widespread condemnation on social media from netizens and political commentators.

The State Vice President – Social Media cell, for the Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party, Karthik Gopinath shared this video clipping on his X handle and posed a question: “What is dravida model ? Answer: A minister calling someone bast**d on stage. The irony is the name of this minister – Mr. Gandhi!”

 YouTuber and political commentator Savukku Shankar tagged the Tamil Nadu Police handle and asked, “Do you possess the courage to file a lawsuit against the minister under section 294(b)?” (Section 294 (b) IPC – uttering obscene words, in or near any public place)

 Another netizen expressed sadness over the derogatory language used by the minister during the language war martyrs meeting. And he considered the minister should apologize and resign.

This isn’t the initial occurrence of such behavior from the DMK. Recently, The Commune provided a comprehensive account of instances where members of the DMK employed offensive language, engaged in personal attacks, and delivered controversial statements.

Udhayanidhi Stalin, the son of the Chief Minister and current Sports Minister of Tamil Nadu, was observed making disparaging comments about Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami. His remarks implied subservience to Prime Minister Modi and ridiculed an incident of prostration before Sasikala, leading to laughter from the audience. The video has stirred controversy due to its offensive content.

Udhayanidhi also shared photos comparing former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa with actor Namitha, accompanied by a caption denying any photoshop. The images portrayed both figures raising their hands in a similar pose.

A collection of clippings featuring speeches and statements made by various members of the DMK, showcasing instances of vulgar language and controversial remarks. 

A Raja makes a controversial statement about Stalin’s birth being from a legitimate relationship, while EPS was born out of wedlock

Shivaji Krishnamoorthy censures Narendra Modi, using the derogatory term “Okkala Oli,” and raises the question of whether people prefer him or Rahul Gandhi. He ridicules Modi in Hindi and makes offensive comments about Chinnamma (Sasikala). Additionally, he disparages CR Shastri from ADMK, employing offensive language. He mocks the use of the term “Pappu” for Rahul Gandhi by drawing a comparison to the Hindi word for “monkey.” Using explicit language, he criticizes the treatment of Sasikala by ADMK members.

Another speaker from the DMK recounts an incident where Kalaignar and Anna advocated for the establishment of a separate state, Dravidanadu, in the Assembly. However, the speaker employs explicit language, implying that discovering Dravidanadu involves removing a thread and lifting a skirt.

In a separate instance, a member of the DMK makes a disrespectful and transphobic remark about an individual named Velumani, drawing comparisons between their appearance and transgender features.

Gudiyatham Ramesh uses explicit and offensive language while discussing an individual named Vindhya. Ramesh accuses her of participating in immoral activities across different locations and provides details of an alleged rape accusation, along with the doctors’ response who examined her.

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