DMK Leader Sacked from Party, Arrested for Derogatory Remarks Against Khushbu, Gov

Chennai: Tamil Nadu’s ruling DMK dismissed its leader Sivaji Krishnamurthy from the party for his alleged derogatory remarks against actor and BJP leader Khushbu Sundar and Tamil Nadu Governor. He was charged with indiscipline and bringing disrepute to the DMK.

Krishnamurthy was later arrested by the police under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including “intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace”.

Sundar, a member of the NCW, hit out at the ruling DMK for “nurturing” such persons who “demean” women, as she shared a video of Sivaji Krishnamurthy’s purported remarks against her. She also broke down at a media meeting she convened on the issue and was visibly emotional during her interaction.

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai also tweeted a clip, in which Krishnamurthy is purported to have made some remarks about governor R.N. Ravi in light of the portfolio reallocation in the state cabinet following the arrest of Tamil Nadu minister V. Senthil Balaji.

Initially, Sundar uploaded a video of Krishnamurthy on her Twitter page and said: “The crass comments of this habitual offender show the political culture prevalent in DMK.”

Tagging chief minister M.K. Stalin, she said: “what you don’t realise is he not only insults me, but you & a great leader like your father (the late M Karunanidhi). The more space you provide him, the more political space you will lose. Your party is becoming a safe haven for uncouth hooligans. It’s such a shame,” Sundar said.