Tamil Actor Ranjith Calls Caste-Based Honour Killing NOT Violence, Says ‘It’s Parents Way of Showing Love’ (Watch Video)
Tamil actor Ranjith has sparked controversy with his recent comments on honour killings, stating they should not be considered violence. He controversially claimed that caste-based honour killings are merely a way for parents to express their love for their children.
On August 9, actor-director Ranjith shocked many with his comments defending honour killings during a media event in Salem. Promoting his film Kavundampalayam, he controversially claimed that honour killings, particularly those rooted in caste, are not acts of violence but rather expressions of parental care. Ranjith argued that just as parents would investigate a stolen bike, they act out of concern when they commit such acts. His statement has ignited a firestorm, particularly as there are growing demands for new legislation to combat honour killings. Meerut Honour Killing: Man Strangles Minor Sister on Road Over Interfaith Love, Disturbing Murder Video Surfaces.
Ranjith's Comment On Caste-Based Honour Killing
Honor Killing is not violence.. it is done by concern! If someone steals our bike don't we show our anger against the thief" - Actor Ranjith
What a sick mentality this guy has 🤬#Honorkillingpic.twitter.com/tKYeALjFwn
— 👑Che_ಕೃಷ್ಣ🇮🇳💛❤️ (@ChekrishnaCk) August 10, 2024
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