Tamil Nadu CM Vijay apologises after minister mentions ex-CM Karunanidhi by name
The trouble began when Ranjith Kumar, during a debate on the demands for grants for the Health and Revenue departments, criticised past cash-for-votes…
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The trouble began when Ranjith Kumar, during a debate on the demands for grants for the Health and Revenue departments, criticised past cash-for-votes strategies, referencing the controversial "Thirumangalam formula" and claimed that up to Rs 1,500 per vote had been distributed in his Kancheepuram constituency in previous elections. Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay apologised in the assembly on Monday after a minister referred to former CM M Karunanidhi by name without using the customary honorific. "I apologise on his behalf," Vijay said.
Furthermore, The reference went against the established practice in the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly, where respected leaders are generally addressed by formal titles.
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The trouble began when Ranjith Kumar, during a debate on the demands for grants for the Health and Revenue departments, criticised past cash-for-votes strategies, referencing the controversial "Thirumangalam formula" and claimed that up to Rs 1,500 per vote had been distributed in his Kancheepuram constituency in previous elections.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesTamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay apologised in the assembly on Monday after a minister referred to former CM M Karunanidhi by name without using the customary honorific.
reliability moderate2/2 sources"I apologise on his behalf," Vijay said.
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The reference went against the established practice in the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly, where respected leaders are generally addressed by formal titles.
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