Vijay approaches TN DGP over remarks on women, files complaint against Ponraj | Mint
Vijay, an actor-politician, has submitted a formal complaint against political commentator V Ponraj for alleged derogatory remarks about women, sparking protests and legal action. The incident is framed within Tamil Nadu's charged political climate ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
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“Actor-politician Vijay approached the office of the Director General of Police (DGP) in Chennai, submitting a formal complaint against political commentator V Ponraj.”
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“Vijay accused Ponraj of using offensive language in a recent interview targeting women supporters of his party.”
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Wikipedia results referenced films/TV shows (Kombuseevi, The Village, Vallan) unrelated to the claim about V Ponraj's alleged offensive remarks.
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— Kombuseevi is an Indian Tamil-language gangster action drama film directed and written by Ponram starring Shanmuga Pandian Vijayakant, R. Sarathkumar and debutant Tharnika. The film is produced by deb…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kombuseevi
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— The Village is an Indian Tamil-language horror thriller television series created and directed by Milind Rau, for Amazon Prime Video. It was produced by B. S. Radhakrishnan, under Studio Shakthi Produ…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Village_(2023_TV_series)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Village_(2023_TV_series)
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— Vallan is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language action crime thriller film written and directed by VR Mani Seiyon starring Sundar C, Tanya Hope and Hebah Patel alongside Kamal Kamaraju, Abhirami Venkatachalam,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vallan_(film)
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“Vijay criticized the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) for shielding individuals making derogatory remarks under political discourse.”
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“Vijay stated that certain statements insulted 'mothers, sisters and women who are the pride of society' and described the language as unacceptable.”
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“Vijay visited the DGP office accompanied by party members and submitted a petition seeking 'stringent action' against Ponraj.”
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“Party leaders stated Vijay was disturbed by the nature of the remarks and decided to escalate the matter formally.”
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“The complaint alleged Ponraj's remarks were made in a political context and encouraged by a broader environment of partisan criticism.”
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“There has been no immediate response from Ponraj regarding the allegations.”
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“TVK supporters staged protests in Tamil Nadu demanding legal action and stricter measures against those responsible for the remarks.”
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“The controversy occurred amid an increasingly charged political atmosphere in Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.”
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“Police officials acknowledged receipt of the complaint and are reviewing it according to legal procedures.”
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“No FIR has been registered so far, and further action depends on the preliminary inquiry's findings.”
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“The development added to ongoing political exchanges in Tamil Nadu regarding public discourse and political commentary tone.”
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