A major political row has erupted in Tamil Nadu ahead of the Dharapuram by-poll following allegations of body shaming targeting a woman candidate from the TVK. Party candidate Sathya Baba stated that she felt disturbed after viewing the speech and had already been enduring mental harassment and social media trolling over recent weeks. She asserted that people will not accept obscene remarks against women and will teach the DMK a lesson in the upcoming by-election. The remarks have triggered strong backlash across political circles, with leaders questioning the recurring personal attacks and vulgar statements directed at female leaders. The controversy marks a sharp escalation in personal jibes exchanged between political parties in the run-up to the by-elections in the state.
