Ponraj seeks anticipatory bail in two cases booked for derogatory speech against TVK women wing members
Political commentator V. Ponraj has filed anticipatory bail petitions in the Madras High Court due to fears of arrest over derogatory remarks against women supporting the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party. He claims the allegations are politically motivated and a misuse of power to silence criticism. Ponraj emphasizes his professional background and willingness to cooperate with investigations.
- ▪Ponraj filed two anticipatory bail petitions in the Madras High Court.
- ▪He is facing charges for derogatory speech against women supporting the TVK party.
- ▪Ponraj alleges that the cases against him are politically motivated and a misuse of power.
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Political commentator V. Ponraj has filed two anticipatory bail petitions in the Madras High Court fearing arrest by the Chennai and Cuddalore police in cases registered against him for his alleged derogatory speech against women who admire Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and support his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).The petitions are likely to be heard by Justice R. Sakthivel on Thursday (May 21, 2026). The petitioner told the court that he was a distinguished scientist, public policy advisor and a social visionary with 35 years of experience in aerospace technologies, information systems and youth empowerment.He had served as Director (Technology Interface) at the President’s Secretariat during the tenure of former President A.P.J.
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