During a session of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, a government minister referred to former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi without using the customary honorific titles expected in formal proceedings. The omission was quickly noted, leading to a response from the current Chief Minister, C. Joseph Vijay.

Chief Minister Vijay addressed the Assembly to offer an apology on behalf of the minister. While the specific minister involved was not named in the initial reports, the Chief Minister’s intervention was intended to address the perceived slight against the late leader, who remains a significant figure in the state's political history. The incident highlights the strict adherence to protocol and the sensitivity surrounding the public mention of former leaders in the state legislature.

There is currently no information regarding whether the omission was intentional or a simple oversight, nor has the specific minister involved provided a personal explanation. The focus remains on the Chief Minister's swift attempt to mitigate potential political fallout by formally apologizing for the breach in decorum.