Chennai, March 18 -- Amid the political row over All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MP CV Shanmugam's remarks towards actress Nayanthara, Congress MP Vijay Vasanth on Tuesday strongly condemned the remarks, labelling them "very disrespectful" toward women.

Speaking to ANI, Vasanth accused the opposition leader of using derogatory language to undermine the government's initiatives for women's welfare.

"Today's statement on women by CV Shanmugam is very disrespectful... He said this to make a scene out of what the government is doing for women" Vasanth stated, further broadening his attack towards the NDA alliance, asserting that such behaviour has "become a habit" for them.

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