Senior BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan reacts to controversy over IIT Madras Director's
Senior BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan has defended IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti amid backlash over his comments on the medicinal properties of cow urine. Speaking at an event, Kamakoti shared an anecdote about a sanyasi curing his father’s fever with cow urine, claiming its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal properties.
“Why is one section criticizing the use of Gomutra when another section asserts their right to consume beef? This criticism is unwarranted,” Soundararajan remarked.
Kamakoti stood by his claims, citing research to substantiate his remarks. “There are at least five scientific studies conducted in America that highlight the beneficial properties of cow urine,” he stated.
The comments sparked sharp criticism, particularly from opposition leaders. Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram called the claims “pseudoscience” and questioned their appropriateness coming from the director of a prestigious institution. Similarly, DMK leader TKS Elangovan dismissed the remarks, urging Prime Minister Modi to reassign Kamakoti to AIIMS if he wanted to promote such ideas.
Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai came to Kamakoti's defence, accusing critics of politicizing a personal anecdote. He highlighted Kamakoti's academic achievements and emphasized that the remarks were not intended as medical advice.
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Nora Fatehi apologises before NCW over 'Sarke Chunar' row, vows support for orphan girls
New Delhi (PTI): Actor Nora Fatehi on Thursday appeared before the National Commission for Women in connection with a controversy surrounding the song 'Sarke Chunar' and apologised, saying there was "no intention to offend anybody."
Speaking to reporters after the hearing, Fatehi said she had been put in a situation unintentionally but acknowledged her responsibility as an artist.
"It was just a situation that I was put in, and there was no intention to offend anybody. But of course, I have to be responsible as an artiste. I definitely apologise, we have done everything in writing. They have been so kind and helpful," she said.
The actor also said she has decided to sponsor the education of a few orphan girls.
"It's really important for us to give back to society. So, I decided that we should sponsor a few orphan girls, their education, so that is the goal after this matter," she said.
Earlier, Fatehi distanced herself from the Hindi version of the song, saying she had shot the Kannada version and that her permission was not taken for its use in Hindi.
The Hindi version of the song, released on March 15 on YouTube, triggered outrage among a section of the public over its allegedly explicit lyrics.
Following the backlash, the makers removed the Hindi version from YouTube, though it continued to circulate across platforms. The lyricist, singer and director have also issued apologies.
'KD The Devil' is a Kannada film, dubbed in four languages, including Hindi.
