Overview
- A selfie-style clip shot inside Chief Minister Vijay’s chamber during a meeting with disability rights groups spread widely online after a delegation member posted it.
- After claims that a government official filmed the reel, organisers named Dr P Simmachandran of the Tamil Nadu Differently Abled Federation as the filmer, and he says he had Vijay’s permission.
- Reporters noted that photography and video are usually barred in the chief minister’s office to protect security and decorum, which is a common rule in high-security government spaces.
- Reactions online ranged from praise for access and transparency to concern that official business is being turned into social media “reels.”
- No disciplinary move or policy change has been reported, though the episode could prompt clearer filming rules in such offices and influence how advocacy groups document future meetings.