Cinema, politics are not same, Vijay lacks political decorum: DMK Minister

Cuddalore (Tamil Nadu), Aug 23 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister M R K Panneerselvam lashed out at actor-politician Vijay for addressing Chief Minister M K Stalin as uncle and said the actor lacked political decorum.

Cinema and politics were not the same and the actor, probably swayed by the gathering of his fans, spoke as if he was delivering a dialogue in a film, the minister claimed.

"This showed his lack of maturity. He targeted the DMK leadership presuming that this would serve his political cause. Cinema and politics are not the same," Panneerselvam said slamming Vijay, the TVK founder.

Speaking to reporters here, the minister said the DMK has been implementing numerous welfare initiatives, including the monthly grant of Rs 1,000 to women.

"We have participated in several protests in the past and have seen tough times. Our leader (Stalin) has been striving hard to improve the lot of the people by implementing pro-people programmes," he added. PTI JSP KH