'Lapse in judgment': Tamil Nadu minister Ponmudy apologizes for remarks on women

NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu forest minister K Ponmudy apologized for derogatory remarks he made about women and certain sects of Hinduism, calling it a “lapse in judgment.” Despite facing backlash, including removal from his role as deputy general secretary of the DMK, he remains in his ministerial position. The remarks drew condemnation from various political figures, including DMK MP Kanizmozhi and AIADMK’s Sellur Raju, with calls for his removal from office.

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