Image of combination of the governor of Tamil Nadu Rn Ravi and the leader of DMK K. Ponmudy. File | Photo credit: Siva Saravanan S, B. Jothi Ramalingam
Throwing an excavation in the ruler DMK and the Minister of Forests K. Ponmudy, the governor Rn Ravi, without taking any name, “today, we have reached a stage in which a person who has a high position speaks of women in terms of repeal …” “” “” “” “” “
The governor was talking at an organized congratulations ceremony for the winners of Kammar-2025-A Tamil speech competition at the state level at the Thiagarjar College of Engineering (TCE) in Madurai on Saturday.
Governor RN Ravi presented an award to a student who won the Kammar-2025 competition at the TCE in Madurai on April 12, 2024. Photo credit: G. Moorthy
By stating that the language used was vulgar, contempt and mocking, Mr. Ravi said that an erosion of values that defined the Tamil people and culture was becoming obvious day by day. In Kamba Ramayana, Ravana does not touch Sita while kidnapping her. That showed the sensitivity, respect and dignity of women, Hey added.
“This is the land that has venerated women. There were feminine Nayanars. Andal was one of the Alwars. The recently abusive comments made by the person who has an insulting high position, Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu are condemnable,” said Gonor.
The governor also said that such comments were part of an ecosystem that, during the last 70 to 80 years, had been trying to carry out a cultural genocide and calling malaria and dengue of Sanatana Dharma. “When the rulers try to destroy a culture and identity, it is society and social and cultural institutions that are presented to save them. This has happened in our country for 1,000 years, when the temples and the places of worse destroyed … Ravi said.
In these lines, today, there has been an attempt to destroy Tamile identity and culture. It is the responsibility of society to save it, he said: “Language, culture and tamile sensations are the pride of the whole country look at the Tamil culture, identity and proud people. We cannot let an agenda …
President and correspondent of TCE Hari Thiagarajan; Vice Chancellor or Sastra University S. Vaidhyasubramaniam; Vice President or Velore Institute of GV Selvam technology; And the director of Sastra considered university, Chennai, Sudha Seshayyan were present.
Apology of the Minister of Bidding
Mr. Ponmudy, who was withdrawn from his position as deputy general secretary of the DMK following his controversial comments, apologized.
“I apologize with all my heart for my inappropriate comments to transmit an inappropriate meaning in a meeting organized by the periyar Dravida Kazhagam,” he said in a statement.
Mr. Ponmudy, who had had the higher education portfolio, also said. “I have my leg in public life for a long time. However, there was a momentary period of me. My speech hurt many. I apologize …”
Published – April 13, 2025 01:13 am isth