Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Apologizes for Minister's Protocol Breach
2 UPDATES · 2 DAYS · 17 AUG 2026 — 18 AUG 2026
Latest · 18 Aug 2026
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay apologized for a Forest Minister's breach of protocol by using improper honorifics when referring to late Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.
What this timeline covers
This event covers the apology given by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to DMK members in the Assembly for remarks made by Forest Minister R.V. Ranjithkumar about late leader M. Karunanidhi, including any reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific incident. It excludes other actions or statements made by C. Joseph Vijay, R.V. Ranjithkumar, or the DMK unless they are direct responses or consequences of the apology and the initial controversial remarks.