Senior AIADMK leader R B Udayakumar accused the Tamil Nadu government of implementing an unannounced holiday across the state to celebrate the release of Chief Minister M.K.Stalin's movie 'Jana Nayagan' on July 23, 2026.

He questioned if Tamil Nadu had ever seen such a move where officials from all levels, including ministers and MLAs, prioritized attending film screenings over their administrative duties.

Udayakumar criticized the government for sidelining public responsibilities to host events and share social media reels celebrating the movie, calling it a distraction from governance.He highlighted issues like water shortages in Cauvery Delta, custodial deaths, and safety concerns as priorities that were neglected.The leader also expressed concern about 'Gen Z' youth being influenced by cinematic glamour rather than genuine governance.The article notes this is an automated news feed without modifications.