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flag AIADMK MP C Ve Shanmugam sparked backlash for sexist remark about actress Nayanthara during women’s safety protest in Tamil Nadu on March 17, 2026.

flag AIADMK MP C Ve Shanmugam drew widespread condemnation on March 17, 2026, during a protest in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, for making a provocative comment involving actress Nayanthara while criticizing Chief Minister M K Stalin’s “Unga Kanavu Sollunga” initiative. flag Speaking at a rally focused on women’s safety, Shanmugam’s remark—suggesting Stalin fulfill a dream of marrying the actress—was labeled sexist, inappropriate, and offensive by the DMK, Tamil Nadu Congress, film industry groups, and social media users. flag The backlash highlighted concerns over gendered language in politics, especially during issue-driven events, and renewed scrutiny of Shanmugam’s past controversial statements. flag The incident intensified political tensions ahead of Tamil Nadu’s April 23 assembly elections.

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