TDP women’s wing protests remarks against home minister

Members of the Telugu Desam Party’s women’s wing on Monday staged a protest at the party’s district office in Visakhapatnam, condemning remarks made by former Minister Gudivada Amarnath against Home Minister V. Anitha.Addressing a press conference, State party secretary Edulapaka Sujatha termed the remarks as objectionable and inappropriate, particularly as they were directed at a person holding a constitutional position.

She demanded that Mr. Amarnath tender an apology to the Home Minister.As part of the protest, the women’s wing members symbolically beat a flex banner bearing Mr.

Amarnath’s image with eggs and slippers. They also took out a mock funeral procession of his effigy and burnt it.Ms.

Sujatha alleged that the remarks reflected a lack of respect towards women and urged Mr. Amarnath to withdraw them and apologise. Several party activists participated in the programme.

Published - June 15, 2026 11:56 pm IST Read Comments Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit READ LATER SEE ALL Remove