Stalin defends jaw injury, says it was broken in jail during Emergency
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In a video posted to social media, former Tamil Nadu minister Stalin responded to comments by Chief Minister Vijay about a body‑shaming incident. Stalin explained that his jaw was fractured while he was imprisoned during the Emergency, and that he and other inmates were housed in a leper ward. The remarks were made to clarify the circumstances of his injury and address the controversy. QUOTE: "<My jaws were indeed broken in jail during Emergency>" — Mr. Stalin
Covered by 7 outlets across the spectrum: 29% left, 14% center, 57% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (2): The Federal, The Hindu
- Center (1): The New Indian Express
- Right-leaning (4): Times of India, Deccan Chronicle, India Today, Times Now
Sources
- ‘I still bear scars’: Stalin recalls Emergency-era torture as Vijay’s jaw gesture sparks storm — The Federal (left-leaning)
- 'You are correct, my jaw did break': Stalin breaks silence on Vijay's assembly gesture — Times of India (right-leaning)
- Stalin Hits Back at Vijay, Recalls DMK’s Emergency Struggle — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- Stalin snipes at Vijay over body-shaming row: You're right, my jaw was fractured — India Today (right-leaning)
- 'My broken jaw an unalterable brave scar of history': Stalin responds to TN CM Vijay's MISA jibe — The New Indian Express (center)
- ‘My jaws were indeed broken in jail during Emergency’: Stalin responds to Tamil Nadu CM Vijay — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- 'Your Jaw Gesture Was Right': Stalin Hits Back At Vijay Over TN Assembly Row — Times Now (right-leaning)