{
  "id": 6126720,
  "title": "'Law Wont Stay Silent If Women Are Insulted...':Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Warns Against Derogatory Remarks Amid Trisha Row | VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/law-wont-stay-silent-if-women-are-insulted-tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-warns",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T09:24:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/law-wont-stay-silent-if-women-are-insultedtamil-nadu-cm-vijay-warns-against-derogatory-remarks-amid-trisha-row-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has issued a stern warning against derogatory remarks targeting women in politics, stating that the law would take action if women were insulted. Addressing the Assembly, Vijay emphasized that allegations against women would not be tolerated and that the law would \"do its job on its own\". While not naming Udhayanidhi Stalin, leader of the opposition and DMK youth wing, his remarks were directed at the recent controversy surrounding actor Trisha Krishnan. The controversy began during a DMK demonstration in Thanjavur over the Cauvery issue, where Udhayanidhi criticized Vijay's government. During his speech, members of the crowd chanted Trisha's name, and Udhayanidhi made a double-meaning remark about \"water\", later clarifying that he was referring to the Cauvery. This remark sparked political backlash, leading to the arrest of Udhayanidhi by the Thanjavur East Police. Trisha's presence at Vijay's Independence Day flag-hoisting ceremony on August 15 further heightened political discussion, with her sitting in the front row alongside the Chief Minister's parents. The incident drew criticism from the DMK's official newspaper, Murasoli, which questioned the propriety of Trisha's prominent place at an official government function and the salute exchange between the leader and the actor.",
  "summary": "Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has issued a strong warning against derogatory and double-meaning remarks targeting women in politics, saying that the law would act on its own if women were insulted. Speaking in the Assembly today, Vijay said personal and objectionable comments against women would not be tolerated, adding that “the law won’t stay silent if women are insulted” and that it…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}