DMK slams Tamil Nadu chief minister over actress Trisha's front-row spot at Independence Day ceremony
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam criticised Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay for allowing actress Trisha Krishnan a front-row seat and exchanging salutes with her during the state’s Independence Day event at Fort St George.
During the Independence Day celebrations at Fort St George, Trisha Krishnan was seated in the front row and saluted the chief minister. The DMK seized on the incident, accusing C Joseph Vijay of compromising the dignity of the chief minister’s office. The party’s remarks focused on the perceived favouritism shown to the film star at a formal state ceremony. No official response from the chief minister’s office was reported. The episode highlights the tension between Tamil Nadu’s ruling party and the opposition over public image.
Why it matters
It shows how opposition parties use high-profile events to question leaders' conduct and appeal to voters.
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