Sat Apr 12 02:42:23 UTC 2025: ## DMK Minister’s Lewd Remarks Spark Controversy; Party Downplays Incident
**PUDUKOTTAI, April 12, 2025** – The fallout continues from a viral video showing Tamil Nadu Forest Minister K. Ponmudy making lewd remarks, which prompted the party to remove him from his post. Law Minister S. Regupathy, speaking to reporters in Pudukottai today, attempted to downplay the incident, suggesting the comments were a “casual” remark or a “slip of the tongue.”
Regupathy emphasized the DMK’s commitment to its policies and denied that any party member would deliberately make inappropriate statements. However, when pressed on whether such comments were acceptable from a minister, he declined to comment, stating he lacked the authority to criticize a senior colleague. He further asserted that only Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has the power to take any further action regarding Mr. Ponmudy’s dismissal from the cabinet.
Despite the controversy, Regupathy confidently declared the DMK-led alliance strong and unaffected by any perceived anti-incumbency. He also dismissed the potential impact of Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent visit to Tamil Nadu, claiming that Shah’s strategies would be ineffective in the state.
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