Madurai, April 12 -- Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Saturday strongly condemned the use of "vulgar and contemptuous" language by a leader of the ruling government, calling it "unacceptable and shameful".

Speaking at an event held at an engineering college in Thiruparankundram, Madurai, the Governor said, "We recently heard a person holding a high position in the ruling government use the most vulgar, contemptuous, and mocking language towards women. This behaviour is unacceptable and shameful."

He expressed concern over the growing tolerance for such conduct in public life. "It's shocking that we've reached a stage where someone in a position of authority can speak about women in such derogatory terms. Not only is it unacceptable, but ...