Udhayanidhi Stalin Faces NCW Complaint by TVK Over Trisha Krishnan-Linked Remark (Video)
The ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) filed a formal complaint on Tuesday with the National Commission for Women (NCW) against DMK youth wing secretary and Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin over an allegedly offensive remark directed at a film actor during a political demonstration in Thanjavur.
A political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after the Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) filed a complaint with the National Commission for Women (NCW) against Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin over remarks made during a public protest that the party described as offensive and derogatory towards actor Trisha Krishnan. The BJP has also criticised Udhayanidhi's comments, demanding a public apology and alleging that the remarks were inappropriate.
TVK Approaches National Commission for Women
TVK submitted a formal complaint to the NCW, alleging that Udhayanidhi Stalin made "vulgar" and "double-meaning" remarks while addressing a protest in Thanjavur. The party urged the women's rights body to take action, arguing that the comments were disrespectful towards women and unacceptable in public discourse. TVK MLA Rhevanth Charan Slams Udayanidhi Stalin After 'Trisha' Slogans Raised at DMK Event.
TVK Files Complaint With NCW Against Udhayanidhi Stalin
At what was projected as a farmers protest, Udhayanidhi Stalin made an unnecessary, vulgar and double meaning comment about actress Trisha in front of thousands of men. pic.twitter.com/EvqkGrHKie
— Actor Vijay Team (@ActorVijayTeam) August 3, 2026
Separately, members of TVK's women's wing also lodged a police complaint, seeking legal action over the remarks. According to the party, public representatives should maintain decorum, particularly when referring to women in political speeches.
Controversy Stems From Protest Speech
The controversy arose after Udhayanidhi Stalin reportedly responded to slogans raised by supporters during a protest, with his remarks later drawing criticism from political opponents. TVK alleged that the comments indirectly referred to actor Trisha Krishnan in a manner it considered inappropriate. The party has demanded an unconditional public apology from Udhayanidhi, saying the remarks crossed the boundaries of acceptable political criticism. Thalapathy Vijay and Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Old Photo Goes Viral Ahead of Their Tamil Nadu Assembly Face-Off.
BJP Joins Criticism
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) also criticised Udhayanidhi Stalin over the remarks, accusing the DMK leader of making comments unbecoming of a senior political figure.
BJP leaders called for an apology, saying public representatives should exercise restraint and avoid remarks that could be perceived as disrespectful towards women.
DMK Yet to Issue Detailed Response
As of the latest reports, there has been no detailed response from Udhayanidhi Stalin regarding the complaints filed with the NCW and the police. The controversy has nevertheless intensified the ongoing political confrontation between the ruling TVK and the opposition DMK in Tamil Nadu.
Relations between the TVK government and the DMK have remained strained since the change in government in Tamil Nadu, with both parties frequently accusing each other of political misconduct. The latest dispute adds to a series of confrontations between the two sides, with the focus now shifting to whether the NCW or law enforcement agencies will initiate further proceedings based on the complaints received.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 04, 2026 10:44 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
