Vijay Defends ‘Broken Jaw’ Gesture in TN Assembly After DMK Flak, Calls It ‘Involuntary’
Vijay said the gesture was involuntary after DMK leaders and online users accused him of mocking MK Stalin’s reported injury.
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay clarified that his jaw gesture in the Assembly was unintentional and not meant to hurt or mock anyone personally during his response on Police and Fire Service grants.
- Opposition DMK leaders criticized the gesture as body-shaming, linking it to former Chief Minister MK Stalin's jaw injury during the Emergency, which led to protests and a sit-in in the Assembly.
- During the Assembly session, Vijay accused DMK ministers of corruption related to the state-run liquor retailer TASMAC, citing Enforcement Directorate findings, prompting protests and eviction of opposition MLAs from the House.
- The Assembly Speaker declined to expunge Vijay's remarks, citing historical discussions on the Sarkaria Commission and Emergency-related arrests, amid controversy and criticism from both opposition and some allies.
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Vijay clarifies 'touching jaw' gesture in assembly after row
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has clarified that his recent jaw-touching gesture in the State Assembly was unintentional, not meant to mock DMK president MK Stalin. The gesture sparked social media debate and drew criticism from CPI(M) State Secretary P Shanmugam, who linked it to Stalin's jaw fracture during the Emergency. Vijay made the gesture while criticising the DMK over alleged corruption.
TVK chief Vijay clarified that his gesture in the Assembly, which the opposition described as an attempt to body-shame Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, was unintentional and "not intentional in any way".
My body language of touching jaw unintentional: TN CM Vijay
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday said that his body language of touching his jaw as if to lift it was involuntary and completely unintentional. Referring to his expression in the State Assembly on September 7, Vijay said: “My body langauge was an accidental expression. I would like to make it … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Tele…
CM Vijay says jaw gesture was 'not intentional' after Opposition lashes out, claiming it was aimed at Stalin
Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay has clarified that a jaw-touching gesture during his Assembly speech was unintentional and should not be taken personally. The statement came after social media users linked the gesture to former CM MK Stalin and a past jaw injury.
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