Overview

• School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on Sunday called Vijay's wording immature and unbecoming of a newly minted leader.
• DMK functionaries in Madurai put up wall posters condemning the 'uncle' reference and urging the TVK chief to show respect to the chief minister.
• Agriculture Minister M. R. K. Panneerselvam on August 23 said Vijay lacked political decorum and spoke as if delivering a film dialogue.
• Coverage notes long-standing cordial ties between Vijay’s family and the DMK’s Karunanidhi family, underscoring the sharp tone of the rebuke.
• Vijay launched Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam earlier this year, and observers say parties are watching whether his fan base translates into votes.