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Tamil Nadu Minister Keerthana condemns misogyny after viral video sparks debate
✍️ Kerala Kaumudi
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 03:37 AM
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Minister Keerthana of Tamil Nadu responded to a widely shared video, calling misogyny the oldest weapon and urging respect for women.
A video that circulated on social media earlier this week drew criticism for content perceived as misogynistic. The clip quickly went viral, prompting public debate about the portrayal of women online.
Tamil Nadu's Minister for Women and Child Development, Keerthana, addressed the controversy in a press statement. She described misogyny as "the oldest weapon" used to undermine women and condemned any form of gender‑based discrimination.
The minister called on citizens, media platforms, and content creators to exercise responsibility and promote narratives that uphold women's dignity. She also assured that the state government is monitoring such incidents and will take appropriate action against content that violates gender‑sensitivity norms.
Keerthana's remarks reflect the broader governmental effort to combat gender bias and reinforce legal safeguards for women across the state.
Tamil Nadu's Minister for Women and Child Development, Keerthana, addressed the controversy in a press statement. She described misogyny as "the oldest weapon" used to undermine women and condemned any form of gender‑based discrimination.
The minister called on citizens, media platforms, and content creators to exercise responsibility and promote narratives that uphold women's dignity. She also assured that the state government is monitoring such incidents and will take appropriate action against content that violates gender‑sensitivity norms.
Keerthana's remarks reflect the broader governmental effort to combat gender bias and reinforce legal safeguards for women across the state.