A Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-founded newspaper has criticised Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay over actress Trisha Krishnan’s presence on the Independence Day celebrations in Chennai.
The Murasoli, based by ex-CM M Karunanidhi, on Tuesday questioned Trisha’s presence in the front row and her alternate of salutes with Vijay through the occasion.
“With none disgrace or embarrassment, the scene of the actress sitting within the entrance row and the 2 of them saluting one another couldn’t be tolerated by those that voted for him,” the article learn.
“The one who tries to justify it by making it a matter of honour is the chief minister of Tamil Nadu at the moment.”
The DMK mouthpiece requested whether or not such an interplay was acceptable at an Independence Day occasion and mentioned solely Vijay’s followers would settle for an actress being delivered to the celebrations.
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Trisha’s presence attracts consideration
Trisha’s presence at Vijay’s official occasions has drawn consideration in latest months. She additionally attended his swearing-in ceremony in Could, the place she was seen getting emotional.
Vijay and Trisha’s friendship has been the topic of public hypothesis, notably amid reviews about his marriage.
Vijay’s spouse, Sangeetha, filed for divorce in February 2026, weeks earlier than the Tamil Nadu Meeting elections, citing psychological cruelty, emotional neglect, desertion and alleged adultery. She withdrew the plea earlier this month.
DMK questions Vijay’s first three months
The newspaper mentioned Vijay had develop into fearful about his political affect and place inside simply three months of changing into chief minister. It mentioned his Independence Day speech confirmed that concern. It spoke of his attraction to folks to proceed supporting his authorities.
“We have now carried out it, so do not let anybody stroll away pondering that each one the responsibility is over. Any further, you ought to be with us, with the federal government. Solely then can I implement all the nice plans I’ve for you,” Vijay mentioned, in accordance with the newspaper.
The article questioned why Vijay made such an attraction and claimed that some voters had been already regretting their choice to assist him. It additionally accused his authorities of mishandling a sexual assault case involving a 10-year-old woman in Coimbatore.
The newspaper additionally criticised Vijay over appointments involving folks linked to his movie profession. It talked about Jananayagan, Vijay’s final movie, producer Venkata Narayana, Bigil and Code producer Archana Kalpathi, and Leo producer Jagadish Palaniswami.
Questions over ministers, MLAs
The DMK moutpiece additionally questioned whether or not Vijay had acted on complaints in opposition to ministers and MLAs. It referred to a sexual criticism in opposition to Thiruvaikundam MLA Saravanan by a Vijay supporter and alleged that the supporter was expelled from the celebration whereas the MLA obtained police safety.
It additionally questioned why ministers Sarathkumar and Ramesh continued within the cupboard regardless of allegations in opposition to them.
The article accused the federal government of appearing in opposition to individuals who criticised it on social media and claimed that courts had repeatedly criticised the administration.
‘Persons are not fools’
The newspaper once more criticised Trisha’s presence on the Independence Day celebrations, saying solely Vijay’s followers would settle for an actress attending the occasion and exchanging salutes with the chief minister.
It mentioned posts reminiscent of “We voted for you… We remorse voting for you” had been broadly circulating on social media. The article mentioned Vijay’s attraction to folks to stick with his authorities confirmed that he was attempting to counter the criticism. “Persons are not fools. He’ll nonetheless be remoted,” it mentioned.
