Tamil Nadu CM Apologizes After Minister Omits Honorifics for Ex-CM Karunanidhi

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay issued an apology in the state assembly on Monday after one of his ministers addressed former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi by his name, omitting the customary honorifics typically used for him. The chief minister formally apologized "on his behalf," acknowledging the lapse in protocol.

The incident occurred during the Monsoon Session at the Legislative Assembly in Chennai. While specific details of the minister's remarks were not provided, the omission of respectful titles for a former chief minister is considered a significant breach of etiquette in Indian political discourse.

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I apologise on his behalf.