Kangana Ranaut says Udhayanidhi Stalin's detention for his remarks sets a ‘good precedent’: Vulgar jokes not acceptable
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
A massive row erupted in Tamil Nadu after leader of the opposition (LoP) Udhayanidhi Stalin was detained on Tuesday for his alleged offensive remarks on star Trisha Krishnan at a public rally the previous day. He was detained by police on Tuesday morning. This came after the chief minister Vijay's ruling party TVK filed complaints with the police and the National Commission for Women (NCW) over his remarks.
Adding to this, Kangana Ranaut has reacted to Udhayanidhi Stalin's controversial comments. What Kangana shared on Stalin's detention Now star and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has reacted to the row. Taking to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, Kangana wrote, “Public display of filthy abuses, double meaning obscene and vulgar jokes is not acceptable to any civilised society. Mr Stalin was sent to jail for the offence, he might be out on bail by now but it is a good precedent.”
Meanwhile, Meanwhile, DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin was detained by the police from his Chennai residence.
Notably, In conversation with reporters from inside the police van after his detention, Udhayanidhi shared he sees this as "a comedy." He clarified that he had not named anyone and that he hadn't spoken in bad taste. "I am ready to face the consequences, and I am not afraid of arrest," he added, once again reaffirming that he did not say anything wrong against anybody. Additionally, veteran DMK leader TR Baalu defended Stalin, saying that he has not mentioned anyone nor has he made a reference against any particular woman. "These are cooked-up false stories," Baalu shared, referring to the allegations levelled against the LoP.
As per the latest buzz, Udhayanidhi was talking about the Cauvery water issue and shared in Tamil, “Our CM is not opening his mouth about the Cauvery water issue. He’s more worried about putting false cases on the DMK,” referring to his party. When someone from the audience chanted Trisha’s name, he smiled and and made about Cauvery and an apparent remark about Trisha as people around him cheered and hooted.
In further updates, Madras high court Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan directed police to rollout Udhayanidhi "today itself" after his questioning. The directive came after the TVK government submitted to the court that it had merely detained the LoP for questioning, clarifying that he would be rolled out soon. Tamil Nadu Advocate General (AG) Vijay Narayan told the court that the State had "no intention" of keeping Stalin in custody, adding that the government only wants to protect women's interests.
On top of that, Besides directing the DMK leader's rollout, the court also directed Udhayanidhi to cooperate with the investigation and appear before the police as and when requested. The court was hearing an urgent anticipatory bail plea moved by Stalin after an FIR was registered against him.
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and movie festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several movie festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent movie/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified movie critic. When not watching films or in conversation with celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and star culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupecha Read More
Source: Hindustan Times