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-touching gesture during the September 7 Assembly was involuntary and unintentional and not meant to hurt anyone personally.
- The gesture sparked controversy, with some accusing Vijay of mocking DMK president MK Stalin's alleged Emergency-era jaw injury, which remains unconfirmed.
- Vijay made the gesture while criticizing the DMK over corruption allegations based on Enforcement Directorate documents and the Sarkaria Commission report, leading to protests and eviction of DMK MLAs from the Assembly.
- The incident drew condemnation, including from CPI leader P Shanmugam, who criticized the use of the Assembly as a platform for personal attacks.
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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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