'Not intended to hurt anyone': Vijay clarifies assembly gesture after DMK protest
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has clarified that a gesture made during an Assembly speech was inadvertent and not intended to mock MK Stalin. The incident caused a major uproar, leading to the eviction of DMK MLAs who demanded the remarks be expunged.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intense political polarization and historical tensions between the ruling TVK and the opposition DMK in Tamil Nadu.
NEW DELHI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday clarified that a gesture he made during his Assembly speech was inadvertent and "not in any way intentional" . This comes as DMK accused him of attempting to body-shame former chief minister MK Stalin.The clarification came amid a major uproar in the Tamil Nadu assembly, where DMK MLAs demanded that Vijay's remarks, including references based on Enforcement Directorate documents and the Sarkaria Commission, be expunged from the records.
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