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<\/picture><\/div>\nActor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has supported Tamil actress Trisha Krishnan amid the controversy surrounding her alleged link-up with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Without naming Trisha, Kangana said women are often targeted with abuse and character attacks even when a relationship involves two people.<\/p>\n Says successful women face character attacks<\/strong><\/p>\n Speaking after a DISHA meeting in Kullu, Kangana said, \u201cWhatever her relationships are, they involve both parties. But for abuse and character assassination, the woman is always targeted.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n She questioned when the \u201ccharacter lynching\u201d of women would stop and said such attacks are not limited to India. According to her, successful women, actresses, politicians and women in powerful positions often face similar targeting.<\/p>\n Controversy over Udhayanidhi Stalin\u2019s remark<\/strong><\/p>\n The controversy also relates to an alleged double-meaning remark by Udhayanidhi Stalin during a Cauvery water protest in Thanjavur on August 3.<\/p>\n After slogans mentioning \u201cTrisha\u201d were reportedly raised, he allegedly said, \u201cWhether the water reaches anywhere else or not, it must reach there.\u201d He later clarified that he was referring to the Cauvery water.<\/p>\n Chennai Police detained Udhayanidhi Stalin on August 4.<\/span><\/p>\n Udhayanidhi questioned for 8 hours<\/strong><\/p>\n On August 4, police questioned Udhayanidhi Stalin for nearly eight hours before releasing him. After coming out, he said, \u201cVijay\u2019s police treated me like a terrorist.\u201d He also said that he had no intention of insulting any woman.<\/p>\n Vijay says women\u2019s safety is a priority<\/strong><\/p>\n Amid the controversy, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay said in the Legislative Assembly that the safety of women and children is his government\u2019s priority. He said indecent language against women would not be tolerated.<\/p>\n Vijay also stressed the importance of maintaining law and order for the state\u2019s development. He said police should be allowed to do their job without interference from political leaders or officials.<\/p>\n Vijay and Trisha have worked together in five films<\/strong><\/p>\n Vijay and Trisha have appeared together in around five films, including the 2023 hit \u2018Leo\u2019. Their on-screen chemistry has often attracted attention.<\/p>\n The controversy gained more attention after Trisha visited Vijay\u2019s house on her birthday, May 4, when Tamil Nadu election results were being announced. She had earlier visited Tirumala temple and offered prayers.<\/p>\n Reports also linked the controversy to Vijay\u2019s personal life, including his wife Sangeetha Sornalingam\u2019s reported divorce case, which was later withdrawn.<\/p>\n Trisha had reached Vijay’s house on May 4th.<\/span><\/p>\n Trisha also attended Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has supported Tamil actress Trisha Krishnan amid the controversy surrounding her alleged link-up with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Without naming Trisha, Kangana said women are often targeted with abuse and character attacks even when a relationship involves two people. 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