Case booked against Kalam’s former advisor Ponraj
A case has been filed against V. Ponraj, a former advisor to President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, for making derogatory remarks about women supporting the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. The police acted on a complaint from the TVK's district secretary, leading to charges under various legal provisions. The incident has sparked calls for action from TVK leadership.
- ▪V. Ponraj is a scientific advisor to former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
- ▪He made derogatory remarks against women in an interview to a Tamil YouTube channel.
- ▪A case was booked against him under the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act.
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The Cuddalore New Town police, on Sunday (May 17, 2026), booked a case against V. Ponraj, scientific advisor to former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, on charges of making derogatory remarks against women who support Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).Police said Mr. Ponraj, had spoken in a derogatory manner against women in an interview to a Tamil YouTube channel weeks ago. Derogatory remarks against women: TVK chief Vijay seeks action against Kalam’s former advisor PonrajBased on a complaint lodged by B. Rajkumar, district secretary of the TVK, the police booked a case against Mr. Ponraj under Sections 79, 353 (2) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita read with Section 4 of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women (TNPHW) Act, read with Section 67 of Information Technology Act.
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