‘File FIR against DMK minister or face contempt’: Madras HC warns Tamil Nadu police over K Ponmudy’s objectionable remarks on women | India News

NEW DELHI: Madras excessive court docket on Thursday warned the Tamil Nadu Police to file FIR against DMK minister K Ponmudy or face contempt over the state forest minister’s objectionable remarks on women. It additional directed the Police to proceed with the investigation within the matter.
“Now the court has taken cognizance of the matter. Even if you do not have a complaint, register a case and proceed with the investigation,” the court docket mentioned. The matter has been posted to April 23.
This comes after a number of Bharatiya Janata Party leaders demanded the registration of grievance against the chief for making disrespectful feedback about women and Saivism and Vaishnavism throughout a public occasion on April 6.
After his controversial feedback, the ruling DMK stripped Ponmudy of his position because the celebration’s deputy common secretary, although he retained his place as a minister.
He additionally apologised for his remarks calling it a “lapse of judgement”. “I sincerely apologize for the inappropriate words I used while speaking at an event organized by the Thanthai Periyar Dravidar Kazhagam. As someone who has been in public life for a long time, I am deeply sorry for this lapse in judgment,” he had mentioned final week.
“I immediately felt deep regret for the inappropriate remarks I had made. I regret that my speech caused hurt to many and created an embarrassing situation. I once again offer my heartfelt apologies to everyone who was hurt by my words,” he added.