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Tamil Nadu Minister Denies Drug Snort, Says Tablet for Child

6/27/2026

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Tamil Nadu Minister D. Sarathkumar denied on June 26, 2026 that a video showed him preparing to snort drugs.
He said the clip, recorded two years earlier during an IPL match, was misinterpreted.
He explained the powder was a crushed tablet for his 1½-year-old child, mixed with liquid after his wife’s request.
He claimed the video was selectively shared to create a false impression, with witnesses aware of the context.

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Tamil Nadu Minister D. Sarathkumar denied on June 26, 2026 that a video showed him preparing to snort drugs.
He said the clip, recorded two years earlier during an IPL match, was misinterpreted.
He explained the powder was a crushed tablet for his 1½-year-old child, mixed with liquid after his wife’s request.
He claimed the video was selectively shared to create a false impression, with witnesses aware of the context.