T.N. Governor’s address meant for social media reels of TVK, alleges Udhayanidhi Stalin

DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin with party MLAs addressing the media after the Assembly session at the State Secretariat on June 18, 2026.

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Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin said on Thursday (June 18, 2026) that while the Governor’s Address is traditionally regarded as a blueprint of the government’s policies, the address delivered by Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar had merely become material and content for the ruling party to produce social media reels.Also read: Tamil Nadu Governor’s address highlights“It is an address intended for the Chief Minister (C. Joseph Vijay) to blow his own trumpet and engage in self-promotion,” said Mr. Udhayanidhi, who, along with other DMK MLAs, wore badges bearing the slogan, “Open your mouth, CM.”

DMK MLAs display black badges reading ‘Speak Up, CM’.

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