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**Summary:**

The Madras High Court has warned it will order a CBI probe if Tamil Nadu police don’t take action against former Minister K. Ponmudy regarding complaints about a derogatory speech he made against Vaishnavites, Saivites, and women. Despite a high court order, the police had initially closed initial complaints. After the court became involved, more complaints were filed and are currently being reviewed. The speech, delivered in April 2025, prompted the High Court to take suo motu action due to its inflammatory content.

**News Article:**

**Madras High Court Threatens CBI Probe Over Ex-Minister’s Alleged Hate Speech**

**CHENNAI, July 4, 2025** – The Madras High Court has issued a stern warning to Tamil Nadu police, stating it will order a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe if adequate action is not taken against former Minister K. Ponmudy regarding complaints about a speech deemed derogatory to Vaishnavites, Saivites, and women.

Justice P. Velmurugan expressed concern over the content of the speech and questioned the necessity of such remarks. The court will make a final decision on the matter on July 8, 2025, following a suo motu writ petition initiated by Justice N. Anand Venkatesh, who previously held the MP/MLA portfolio in April 2025, after the speech went viral.

The Advocate General informed the court that initial police investigations into the first three complaints resulted in their closure due to a lack of cognizable offense. However, following the High Court’s intervention, an additional 112 complaints were filed and are currently under review. The Advocate General also mentioned that the complainants have the option to pursue remedies available under the law if they are dissatisfied with the closure of their complaints.

Mr. Ponmudy, who was serving as Forest Minister at the time, delivered the controversial speech at a Thanthai Periyar Dravidar Kazhagam (TPDK) event in Chennai on April 8, 2025. Justice Venkatesh, upon viewing video clips of the speech, took serious note, stating that the comments appeared to be “completely derogatory to women” and “deliberately spew venom and hatred” on the two main Hindu sects.

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