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Minister Keerthana Clarifies London Trip Absence Amidst Controversy: "I Would Have Explained Sooner!"
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News18•23-09-2026, 19:26
Minister Keerthana Clarifies London Trip Absence Amidst Controversy: "I Would Have Explained Sooner!"
- •Industries Minister Keerthana clarified her absence from Chief Minister Vijay's London trip, citing ill health due to pain from an old implant.
- •She stated that despite her health issues, she continued departmental duties, including coordinating the Chief Minister's London travel and engaging with investors.
- •Keerthana was admitted to the hospital on the day of the trip for treatment related to the implant pain, preventing her from traveling.
- •She expressed surprise at the controversy, stating she would have explained her situation earlier if she had known the extent of the debate.
- •Previous explanations from Minister Adhav Arjuna and MLA Kanimozhi Santhosh, along with a video shared by Keerthana on X, had fueled public speculation.
Key Questions Answered
Minister Keerthana stated that she could not travel to London because she had to be admitted to the hospital due to pain and discomfort from an implant fitted for a previous injury.
According to reports from the minister's side, she was admitted to the hospital on the 10th, underwent surgery on the same day, and was discharged on the 12th.
Minister Aadhav Arjuna initially stated that she was unwell and needed four days of rest that she could not disclose publicly, while MLA Kanimozhi Santhosh mentioned that she had undergone surgery.
