A political storm erupted in Tamil Nadu after the Vijay government issued an order seeking coordinated action to prevent students and youth from joining protests organised by the Left and Tamil Nadu CJP. The controversial order was later withdrawn after political backlash.  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Vijay apologises in the Assembly after Forest Minister Ranjithkumar's reference to former CM M. Karunanidhi without the customary “Kalaignar” honorific triggers objections from DMK members. Vijay admits the remark was wrong and apologises on the minister's behalf. Watch