Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Monday stated the legislation would take its course if ladies had been insulted amid an enormous political row over Chief of Opposition and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin’s ‘double-meaning’ remarks involving actor Trisha.
“Freedom of speech – how it’s getting used, we should always retrospect. On the identical time, talking of our individuals or ladies in a demeaning manner, let’s not have that,” Vijay stated within the Meeting, with out naming Stalin Jr.
“Individuals are watching some talking in double that means. I simply wish to say that all of us have ladies as sisters and moms in our residence… So if ladies are insulted, the legislation will take its motion,” he added.
Vijay’s remarks got here weeks after Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested and later launched on station bail in reference to a case over the ‘double-meaning’ remarks that had been broadly interpreted as an allusion to Trisha, who’s Vijay’s shut good friend.
The controversy erupted throughout an August 3 Cauvery protest in Thanjavur when supporters chanted Trisha’s identify whereas Udhayanidhi Stalin was talking. He paused, smirked and made a comment that critics interpreted as a vulgar reference to Trisha. Stalin Jr later denied making any objectionable remark and stated he was referring solely to the Cauvery subject.
Police arrested Udhayanidhi Stalin at his Chennai residence on August 4 and took him to Thanjavur for questioning. He was later launched on station bail on the identical day. Stalin Jr accused the Vijay government of political vendetta and stated he had no intention of insulting ladies.
With out naming Udhayanidhi Stalin, Vijay additionally took a swipe at political leaders who make feedback that cross the road.
“I’m not accountable if I’m speaking with political motive. Now we have seen what number of insults (former CM J) Jayalalithaa has confronted on this Meeting. I repeat once more, politically make any feedback and that’s freedom of speech. Individuals are watching this,” he stated.
‘POLICE NOT JUST FOR ARRESTS’
Vijay stated sustaining legislation and order was important for growth and that the police shouldn’t be restricted to arresting accused individuals.
“Provided that legislation and order is maintained nicely does growth start. Therefore, the police drive shouldn’t be just for arresting culprits but in addition the inspiration for the state’s growth,” he stated.
“Police is a good friend for many who comply with the legislation and an enemy for many who do not,” Vijay added.
He stated political leaders and officers shouldn’t intrude in police issues. “I’ve emphasised that whether or not or not it’s a CM, minister or official, cannot intervene in police issues,” he stated.
Vijay additionally rejected the argument that particular person crimes robotically indicated a deterioration in legislation and order.
“One crime cannot decide deterioration of legislation and order. Therefore, all of the crimes did not occur previously 100 days,” he stated, including that a number of elements, together with individuals shedding concern of the legislation, may contribute to crime.
FOCUS ON WOMEN AND CYBERCRIMES
Vijay stated crimes towards ladies and youngsters had been a significant concern for his authorities and that the police had been instructed to behave instantly. “This authorities not simply desires to take motion towards such crimes but in addition to cease them from occurring,” he stated.
He additionally flagged cybercrime as a rising problem within the digital age, saying individuals starting from college students to senior residents ought to be educated about accountable use of expertise.
Referring to a pupil’s loss of life in Coimbatore, Vijay stated a number of individuals had been arrested and pointed to social issues and medicines as among the many elements that would lead younger individuals into crime.
REITERATES ZERO TOLERANCE ON CORRUPTION
Repeating his vow to crack down on corruption, Vijay additionally warned authorities officers towards corruption, saying his authorities would comply with a coverage of zero tolerance.
“An officer being arrested for corruption and identify coming within the media impacts the household as nicely. Therefore, I ask authorities officers to work actually,” he stated.
“This authorities can have zero tolerance in direction of corruption,” the Chief Minister added.
On custodial violence, Vijay stated lock-up crime couldn’t be handled as regular and promised clear investigations.
“Lock-up crime shouldn’t be a traditional factor. Therefore, a clear investigation will probably be carried out by a Justice of the Peace. No safety is given simply because a policeman is concerned,” he stated.
Vijay stated 330 circumstances had been filed and greater than 500 individuals arrested in Chennai, whereas reiterating that his authorities would focus not solely on punishing offenders but in addition on stopping crime.
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