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'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.

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

A regional newspaper associated with the DMK has harshly criticized Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay and actress Trisha Krishnan over their involvement in the Independence Day celebrations. The article, published on Tuesday, expressed outrage at Vijay's actions, stating that he "blown away his pride" by hoisting the national flag and showed no shame or embarrassment when Trisha was seated in the front row and saluted him.

The newspaper questioned the appropriateness of such an interaction at an Independence Day event, suggesting that only Vijay's supporters would accept it. The article alleged that those who defend the scene are merely trying to justify it as a matter of honor.

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