- Nirmalkumar criticized Udhayanidhi for lacking understanding of the Cauvery and Mekedatu issues, stating he made unnecessary remarks in Thanjavur.
- Nirmalkumar asserted that a person with misogynistic attitudes is unfit for public life, referencing Udhayanidhi's remarks.
- Nirmalkumar claimed that if M.G. Ramachandran and J. Jayalalithaa were alive, they would have taken similar actions against Udhayanidhi.
- Vaiko, MDMK general secretary, condemned Udhayanidhi for remarks he deemed as reducing him to a “fourth-rate platform speaker.”
- Vaiko stated that Udhayanidhi's remarks are unbecoming of the Leader of the Opposition.
Tamil Nadu Minister R. Nirmalkumar has publicly condemned Udhayanidhi Stalin, the DMK youth wing secretary and Leader of the Opposition, labeling him as "unfit to enter the Assembly and be in public life" due to his alleged double-entendre remarks.
Nirmalkumar stated, “As Mr. Udhayanidhi has no understanding of the Cauvery and Mekedatu issues, he made unnecessary remarks in Thanjavur.” He further criticized Stalin's attitude towards women, asserting that it disqualifies him from holding any leadership position.
The Minister remarked, “He is unfit to remain Leader of the Opposition. A person who carries such an attitude towards women has no qualification to enter the Legislative Assembly.” Nirmalkumar also referenced the late leaders M.G. Ramachandran and J. Jayalalithaa, suggesting they would have taken similar actions against Stalin.
Additionally, MDMK general secretary Vaiko joined the criticism, stating that Stalin's remarks reduced him to the level of “a fourth-rate platform speaker.” Vaiko emphasized that such comments are unbecoming of someone in a leadership role.
The ongoing political discourse highlights the tensions within Tamil Nadu's political landscape, particularly regarding the conduct and qualifications of its leaders.
“Minister Nirmalkumar also said Udhayanidhi Stalin had no understanding of the Cauvery and Mekedatu issues when making unnecessary remarks in Thanjavur. Vaiko, MDMK general secretary, on Tuesday condemned the remarks as unbecoming of the Leader of the Opposition and said they reduced him to 'a fourth-rate platform speaker.'”
