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Massive showdown in Tamil Nadu assembly: CM Vijay targets DMK, mimics Stalin; opposition walks out

Times of India · Jun 23, 2026, 6:27 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay engaged in a heated exchange with the opposition DMK in the assembly, accusing them of misusing party funds and engaging in political opportunism. Amidst disruptions, he mimicked a viral hand gesture associated with former CM MK Stalin, leading to a DMK walkout. Vijay

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