Had no intention of disparaging women, says Udhayanidhi Stalin after police action
He accuses TVK govt. of foisting case against him to divert attention from issues faced by farmers that he had raised
DMK youth leader and Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin claimed he never intended to insult or demean women after his arrest for alleged misogynistic remarks. He accused the TVK government of using the case to divert attention from farmer issues he raised during a protest in Thanjavur on August 3. Stalin told journalists he is a family man who treats women as family members and condemned his arrest.
He thanked party leaders for their support and vowed to face the legal consequences of the case. Stalin accused the current government of employing diversionary tactics and said it was a "circus" for foisting the case against him. He maintained that he would not be intimidated by such actions and that the government was unable to address the issues he raised.
When asked about the DMK's strategy going forward, Stalin said he and other party leaders would meet with party president M.K. Stalin for guidance.
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