Vijay Apologises In Assembly After Karunanidhi Remark Sparks DMK Uproar Over Decorum Breach

Tamil Nadu Assembly witnessed a sharp political flashpoint after Forest Minister R V Ranjith Kumar referred to former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi without customary honorifics. The remark triggered immediate protests from DMK members, led by former minister K K S R Ramachandran. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay intervened, acknowledged that the manner of addressing Karunanidhi was inappropriate and apologised on the minister’s behalf. The controversy erupted during a debate involving allegations of cash-for-votes, the “Thirumangalam formula” and claims of past election-time payments.