Tamil Nadu Minister Sarathkumar faces question in Assembly over action resembling ‘drug use’
The Minister said he had already given his explanation that he was powdering a tablet for his child on a mobile phone screen using a bank card
On August 17, 2026, Tamil Nadu Minister for Human Resources D. Sarathkumar faced questioning in the Legislative Assembly over a video clip that showed him engaging in an act resembling drug preparation. The Minister explained that he was actually powdering a tablet for his child on a mobile phone screen using a bank card. Sarathkumar wondered whether drugs were being sold at the gates of the Chepauk stadium while an IPL match was being played during his party's tenure.
Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin had accused Sarathkumar of "crushing powder" during the match, leading to a debate on drug use among party members and allegations of a job scam case involving ₹888 crore.
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