'Could not be tolerated': DMK mouthpiece attacks Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, Trisha over I-day event

The DMK criticised the fact that an actress was seated in the front row and exchanged salutes with the chief minister. A DMK-linked newspaper has criticised Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay over actress Trisha Krishnan's presence at the Independence Day celebrations in Chennai. In a piece published on Tuesday, it questioned Trisha's presence in the front row and her exchange of salutes with Vijay during the event.Actor Trisha Krishnan, in yellow, during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Fort St. George, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. (ANI)“Without any shame or embarrassment, the scene of the actress sitting in the front row and the two of them saluting each other could not be tolerated by those who voted for him,” the article read. "The person who tries to justify it by making it a matter of honour is the chief minister of Tamil Nadu today."The mouthpiece asked whether such an interaction was appropriate at an Independence Day event and said only Vijay's fans would accept an actress being brought to the celebrations.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More