In its complaint, TVK described Udhayanidhi's comments as "deeply troubling and offensive", alleging that he used "offensive, double-meaning remarks and vulgar innuendos" directed at a prominent female public figure. The party has also announced plans to stage protests across Tamil Nadu over the incident. In its submission to the NCW, TVK argued that such remarks from a senior political leader normalise the objectification and verbal harassment of women in public life. TVK MLA Rhevanth Charan described the comments as "absolutely disgusting", saying they reflected a decline in political standards. Tamil Nadu BJP chief spokesperson Narayanan Thirupathy also criticised Udhayanidhi, calling the remarks "disgusting, obscene, vulgar and shameful".