A political storm has erupted in Tamil Nadu after an old video of Minister D. Sharad Kumar resurfaced online, with social media users alleging that the white powder seen in the clip was a banned drug. Responding to the controversy, Sharad Kumar dismissed the claims as “misleading and baseless”, saying he was merely crushing a tablet for his daughter, who was unable to swallow pills. However, the explanation has triggered sharp reactions from opposition parties and many on social media, intensifying the row. Watch the video.
