{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Warns Against Abusive Remarks Toward Women, Slams DMK Over Corruption Claims",
  "summary": "Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay told the assembly that women were the main reason behind his political win and that he would not tolerate abusive language against them, while also levelling serious corruption charges at the DMK.",
  "content": "Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay launched a sharp attack on the opposition inside the state assembly on Monday, and used the session to make a firm and direct declaration about the safety of women.\n\nIn the line of Anna, MGR and NTR\nAddressing the assembly, CM Vijay said that the people of Tamil Nadu had earlier handed their mandate to leaders like Anna, MGR and NTR, and that the same mandate had now come to him. He credited his political victory directly to women voters, saying their role in his success had been the most significant.\n\n \n\nZero tolerance for abusive language against women\nCM Vijay told the assembly, \"Women are the main reason behind my political victory.\" He went on to make clear that he would not tolerate any kind of abusive language directed at women. He said political criticism can and should be sharp, but no insulting remark aimed at women would be accepted.\n\nSerious corruption charges against the DMK\nDuring the same session, CM Vijay turned his attack directly on the DMK. He alleged that former minister Senthil Balaji and his associates extorted amounts ranging from Rs 10 to Rs 100 from every TASMAC liquor shop across the state. According to Vijay, this group was known as the Karur gang and carried out the corruption in a fully planned, systematic manner. The Chief Minister further said that wherever the DMK has had a presence, wrongdoing has invariably followed.\n\nCiting the Sarkaria Commission and the ED's allegations\nCM Vijay said the DMK had challenged him to open the files of three departments. He said he had already made it clear that corruption took place in these departments during the DMK government's tenure. Before that, he said, he wanted to read the report of the Sarkaria Commission, set up in 1988, which had examined the corruption that took place under the DMK government of that period. The commission had alleged in its report that former Chief Minister Karunanidhi had misused his position as Chief Minister. CM Vijay further said that the Enforcement Directorate, or ED, had also alleged that the DMK carried out corruption through party funds. According to the ED, in the previous government, Chief Minister MK Stalin, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and minister Senthil Balaji had collected money in the name of party funds.\n\nWhat this means for you\nThe statement could reignite debate in public life over how politicians speak about women, especially within Tamil Nadu's politics.\n\n• Across India: When a sitting Chief Minister issues a warning inside the assembly against abusive language toward women, it puts pressure on leaders and parties in other states to watch their own rhetoric. Political debates in the coming days could see closer scrutiny of remarks made about women.\n• In Tamil Nadu: Following CM Vijay's warning, leaders and workers of the ruling party will face direct pressure to keep their language about women restrained. The corruption allegations against the DMK and the challenge to open the files of three departments are also likely to further heat up state politics in the days ahead.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Who is the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?\nJoseph Vijay is the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, referred to as CM Vijay.\n\n2. What did CM Vijay say about women?\nHe said women were the main reason behind his political victory and that he would not tolerate abusive language against them.\n\n3. What did CM Vijay allege against the DMK?\nHe alleged that former minister Senthil Balaji and his associates extorted Rs 10 to Rs 100 from every TASMAC shop.\n\n4. What was the Karur gang?\nAccording to Vijay, the group led by Senthil Balaji and his associates was known as the Karur gang.\n\n5. When was the Sarkaria Commission report prepared?\nThe report was prepared in 1988 to look into corruption during the DMK government's tenure.\n\n6. What has the ED alleged against the DMK?\nThe ED alleged that in the previous government, CM MK Stalin, Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin and minister Senthil Balaji collected money in the name of party funds.\n\n7. What challenge did the DMK give CM Vijay?\nThe DMK challenged CM Vijay to open the files of three departments.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/politics/vidhanasabha-men-vijay-ki-do-tuka-mahilaon-ke-khilapha-abhadra-bhasha-para-sakhta-chetavani-28893",
  "category": "Politics",
  "publishedAt": "2026-09-07",
  "tags": [
    "Tamil Nadu Assembly",
    "CM Vijay",
    "DMK Corruption",
    "Senthil Balaji",
    "TASMAC Scam",
    "Sarkaria Commission",
    "ED Allegations",
    "Women Safety"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}