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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Clarifies Academic Event Not Political After Court Remarks

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Clarifies Academic Event Not Political After Court Remarks

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THE BRIEF
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK chief C. Joseph Vijay stated that an annual event in Chennai honoring Class X and XII school toppers was strictly academic and not political outreach.

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The clarification followed strong observations by the Madras High Court criticizing the use of children in political campaigns as being in bad taste.

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Vijay urged students to focus on their studies and avoid addiction, while TVK spokesperson M. Sathya Kumar confirmed the party is consciously following court orders.