The political temperature in Tamil Nadu has risen sharply after a resurfaced video of Minister D Sarath Kumar went viral on social media, triggering allegations of substance abuse and sparking widespread political controversy. The viral clip, reportedly recorded during an IPL match at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium in 2024, appears to show the minister using a card to straighten a white substance on a mobile phone. The visuals quickly spread across social media, with many users demanding his resignation and questioning the nature of the substance seen in the video. Responding to the controversy, D Sarath Kumar strongly denied all allegations, stating that the substance was not a narcotic but medicine crushed for his child. He said the incident took place while he was attending the IPL match with his family and accused social media users of misrepresenting the old video to create a false narrative. The minister also argued that the allegations were baseless, pointing out that the incident occurred inside a stadium with tight security and in the presence of his family. He appealed to the public to stop circulating misleading claims, saying the controversy had caused significant personal distress. WATCH

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