{
  "id": 7233114,
  "title": "Raja regrets comments on TVK min after row",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/raja-regrets-comments-on-tvk-min-after-row",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T02:17:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/raja-regrets-comments-on-tvk-min-after-row-101789326652206.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Senior DMK leader A Raja expressed regret over his derogatory remarks made during a public rally against Tamil Nadu minister CTR Nirmal Kumar. The comments came after Kumar switched parties, leading to backlash from several political parties, including the Congress and the Left, as well as DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi. Raja, in a social media post, apologized for questioning Kumar and said he regretted his words. However, Raja warned Kumar that if he does not change, he will be corrected. In response, Kumar criticized Raja's party for using violence and obscene speech, questioning their moral authority. Kumar also accused DMK members of staging an obscene protest against the minister.",
  "summary": "Senior Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader A Raja on Sunday expressed regret over his remarks on Tamil Nadu minister CTR Nirmal Kumar during a public rally, following backlash from several quarters including his own party",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}