“He has neither upheld the dignity expected of the Leader of the Opposition nor displayed basic human decency. His speech reflected a distorted attitude towards women and is unacceptable in public life. Minister N Anand said Udhayanidhi had failed to appreciate the dignity attached to constitutional offices despite belonging to a family that had produced two Chief Ministers. Public life demands restraint, responsibility and respect for institutions,” he said. Any remark that demeans their dignity is unacceptable and deserves strong condemnation,” he said.