Tamil Nadu minister Ponmudy removed from DMK post over vulgar comments

DMK lawmaker K Kanimozhi was among those who condemned the remarks. “...Ponmudi’s recent speech is unacceptable. Regardless of the reason for it, such vulgar remarks are condemnable,” Kanimozhi said on X.

A DMK statement said chief minister MK Stalin has named Trichy Siva as the deputy general secretary without citing the reason for Ponmudy’s removal.

Ponmudy is one of the senior-most ministers in the DMK government. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned Ponmudy and his son, Gautham Sigamnai, the member of Parliament from Kallakurichi, and their family members in 2023 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The ED attached assets worth over ₹14 crore in the case.