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DMK Councillor’s ‘Dog’ Remark Fuels Political Row in Tamil Nadu
✍️ NDTV
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 04:01 AM
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A video of a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam councillor calling someone a ‘dog’ has sparked a political controversy in Tamil Nadu, drawing criticism from opposition parties and prompting calls for an apology.
A video that surfaced on social media shows a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) councillor using the term ‘dog’ while addressing an unnamed individual. The clip quickly went viral, prompting widespread discussion across Tamil Nadu.
Opposition leaders condemned the language as unbecoming of a public representative and demanded a formal apology. Several senior party members also expressed disappointment, saying the remark undermines the decorum expected of elected officials.
The DMK’s state leadership announced that it would review the incident and consider appropriate disciplinary action. Meanwhile, civil society groups called for a broader dialogue on respectful political discourse.
The controversy has heightened tensions ahead of upcoming local elections, with analysts noting that such incidents can influence voter sentiment in the state.
Opposition leaders condemned the language as unbecoming of a public representative and demanded a formal apology. Several senior party members also expressed disappointment, saying the remark undermines the decorum expected of elected officials.
The DMK’s state leadership announced that it would review the incident and consider appropriate disciplinary action. Meanwhile, civil society groups called for a broader dialogue on respectful political discourse.
The controversy has heightened tensions ahead of upcoming local elections, with analysts noting that such incidents can influence voter sentiment in the state.