She further added, "And, you’re talking about Kaurav sabha, you're talking about Draupadi? Has DMK forgotten Jayalalithaa? She was the leader of the Opposition & the DMK members who were seated there heckled her, laughed at her, and made fun of her. And, you’re talking about Kaurav sabha, you're talking about Draupadi? Has DMK forgotten Jayalalithaa? "

 

She further questioned, " The party which was in power at that time & whose members kept watching when the opposition leader's saree was pulled, today talks about Draupadi. Unbelievable!."

 

 

On March 25, 1989, during a debate in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, Jayalalithaa accused the ruling party of corruption. In response, the then Chief Minister, M Karunanidhi, allegedly made a derogatory remark questioning the authenticity of Jayalalithaa's saree. This comment was widely perceived as a personal attack on her character.

 

The comments sparked violence in the assembly and as Jayalalithaa walked out to exit the floor, a few DMK MLAs allegedly rushed towards her and her saree was torn.

 

The incident sparked outrage both within and outside the assembly. Jayalalithaa's supporters viewed it as an attack on her dignity and womanhood. In a bold move, Jayalalithaa displayed the saree she was wearing, stating that it was indeed a genuine one and retorted that Karunanidhi should not worry about her sarees but instead focus on his governance.

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