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"On my mother's oath," this is what happened on Dharapuram stage! Minister Rajmohan clarifies
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News18•01-10-2026, 10:50
"On my mother's oath," this is what happened on Dharapuram stage! Minister Rajmohan clarifies
- •Minister Rajmohan clarified the incident on the Dharapuram stage after TVK candidate Sathyabama's crying was criticized as a drama.
- •DMK MP Kanimozhi criticized Sathyabama's tears during CM Vijay's campaign as a staged act.
- •Rajmohan stated he only asked Sathyabama to speak quickly, swearing "on my mother" that was the extent of his interaction.
- •He condemned opposition parties for distorting the incident for political gain and making baseless accusations.
- •Regarding the Secretariat in Pattinapakkam, Rajmohan said fishermen's opinions would be heard, and the Chief Minister would make the final decision.
Key Questions Answered
Minister Rajmohan clarified that he had only asked Sathyabama to speak quickly because the public had waited for a long time in the sun and Chief Minister Vijay was standing on stage, rejecting opposition claims that her tears were a drama.
DMK Parliamentary Group Leader Kanimozhi and AIADMK MP Inbathurai criticized the incident, alleging that Sathyabama shedding tears on stage was a staged drama and that she had been speaking normally right before receiving a phone call.
Minister Rajmohan stated that local fishermen are protesting the Secretariat project due to issues with anti-social elements in existing buildings, and emphasized that the government will listen to the fishermen's opinions before Chief Minister Vijay makes a final decision.
