Uma Anandan criticised the former High Court judge’s report, tagging it biased and condemned the council for not resolving other caste-based issues, such as the exclusion of certain castes from a Christian crematorium in Tirupur’s Palladam area.
BJP councillor Uma Anandan walked out of the Chennai Corporation Council meeting today, which was the first meeting to take place after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. She exited the meeting in protest against Justice K Chandru’s latest report on eradicating caste discrimination in schools. During the meeting, Uma Anandan tore up a copy of the report, sparking a row among the council members.
Uma Anandan criticised the former High Court judge’s report, tagging it biased and condemned the council for not resolving other caste-based issues, such as the exclusion of certain castes from a Christian crematorium in Tirupur’s Palladam area. She said in a media interview, “Justice Chandru should have spoken about this. A biased statement, a biased judge has issued a statement. The Chennai City Council should condemn Justice Chandru’s statement. They did not condemn. Thus I tore up the judge’s report.”
Anandan further condemned the council’s act of praising Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of the Chief Minister, instead of addressing vital issues. She said, “Why do we need to talk about this at this time? At this time, why are you singing praises to Udhayanidhi Stalin? Chief Minister is ok, but why should you sing praises to Udhayanidhi?”
This incident led to VCK councillor Ambedvalavan to demand that Mayor R Priya ban Uma Anandan from attending council meetings for the next three months. His request got unanimous support from all DMK councillors. However, no decision has been officialy announced.
Anandan’s comments have triggered a massive stir within the council and among the public.
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 "Chennai: BJP Councillor Uma Anandan tears Justice Chandru’s 'Anti-Hindu’ report, walks out of Corporation meeting")
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