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Tamil Nadu Minister Defends Media Access, Government Transparency
Minister Rajmohan said the Tamil Nadu government gives ministers chances to speak with reporters.
He said Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay often shares his views on social media.
Rajmohan explained that officials and people affected by policies are consulted before decisions are made.
He said recent by-elections were peaceful and fair, and expected his party to win.
He also praised a new team called Singappen that helps protect women and children.
Rajmohan criticized people who spread hurtful or false online posts about a woman candidate.
He said some viral claims about Hindi writing at a temple and a hospital were not true.
He also encouraged students, especially girls, to take part in sports.
Minister Rajmohan said cabinet colleagues can regularly address the media, while Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay communicates considered views through social media.
Rajmohan said policy decisions draw on input from local officials, beneficiaries, and senior IAS and IPS officers.
He described the recent by-elections as peaceful and transparent and predicted a TVK victory.
He praised the new Singappen women’s protection force and said it would be expanded.
Rajmohan condemned online harassment of TVK candidate Sathyabama and disputed viral claims about Hindi text at a Madurai temple and a Karur hospital.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Minister Rajmohan, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, and the ruling TVK.
- What
- Rajmohan defended the government's media access and decision-making, commented on by-elections, and discussed women’s safety and misinformation.
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- When
- Wednesday; the article does not specify the date.
- Why
- Rajmohan addressed criticism of the government’s media interactions and communication, and discussed other government initiatives and claims circulating online.
Rajmohan and government position
Criticism and viral allegations
Media communication
Rajmohan and government position
Rajmohan said the government is transparent and gives ministers opportunities to speak with the press, while the Chief Minister shares considered views through social media.
Criticism and viral allegations
The article refers to recent criticism of the government's media interactions and the Chief Minister's communication style but does not identify the critics or state their specific arguments.
By-elections
Rajmohan and government position
Rajmohan described the polls as civilised and transparent, saying the ruling party did not misuse power, incite violence, bribe voters, or attack journalists.
Criticism and viral allegations
No opposing account of the by-elections is provided in the article.
Online allegations
Rajmohan and government position
Rajmohan condemned harassment and morphed videos targeting Sathyabama and said claims about Hindi text at the Azhagar temple were false; he said Karur hospital photos dated to January 2026.
Criticism and viral allegations
The article reports that these claims and images circulated online but does not provide their authors’ responses or supporting evidence.
Key facts
- Speaker
- Minister Rajmohan
- Party in government
- TVK
- Chief Minister
- C Joseph Vijay
- Policy consultation tiers
- Local officials, direct beneficiaries, and senior IAS and IPS officers
- Women’s protection unit
- Singappen; Rajmohan said it had rescued missing children and prevented violence
- Misinformation response
- The government’s Integrity Desk flags fake news and misleading social media reels
- Disputed viral claims
- Rajmohan said the Azhagar temple claim was false and that Karur hospital medicine-cover photos dated to January 2026, during the previous DMK regime
Quotes
Rajmohan
Tamil Nadu minister speaking at a press conference.
“For the first time in history, a ruling party has faced a by-election without abusing power, inciting violence, bribing voters, or attacking journalists. It was a completely civilised and transparent election.”
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“This is a democratic government and a democratic party. Opportunities are given to everyone. I have been meeting the press every day since assuming office.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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