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TVK Minister Keerthana Responds to Criticism Over Gold Jewelry, Credits Vijay’s Support

By Anushka Awasthi

TVK minister S. Keerthana posted on X on Tuesday, defending herself against critics who had targeted the gold jewelry she wore. She said she was under intense scrutiny, with people dissecting her words and actions. “I’m just a girl. And perhaps that’s why they feel entitled to dissect my every word, question my every move, and put my worth under a microscope. Even the gold will be tested. And the speeches that go viral in the days to come? They’ll be taken to the lab and dissected, word by word. But let them,” she wrote. Keerthana added that scrutiny could not diminish her resolve, stating, “You can dissect my words, question my worth, and scrutinise my every move. But you cannot dim a woman who knows why she started.” She credited the support of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, whom she referred to as “Vijay Anna,” and the faith of people who believe in her. “I stand tall with the support of Hon’ble Chief Minister Vijay Anna and the love of the people who believe in me,” she said. “I don’t need to prove my worth to every critic. Time will do that. Gold doesn’t fear the laboratory. It has nothing to hide. And neither do I.”