Vijay picks his film producer as Tamil Nadu’s Delhi envoy, sparks ‘conflict of interest’ row
The Tamil Nadu government appointed K Venkata Narayana, producer of actor Vijay's unreleased film Jana Nayagan, as its Special Representative in New Delhi, a move that has sparked a 'conflict of interest' controversy. This appointment deviates from traditional precedents and has drawn criticism from opposition parties, who question the appropriateness of appointing a film producer to a politically significant role. The government has sanctioned the creation of this temporary post for one year, with further terms to be announced.