The Economic Times·11 May 2026 · 14h ago

Tamil Nadu Minister Keerthana misses taking oath as she could not present certificate of election

Tamil Nadu Minister S Keerthana was unable to take her oath as an MLA in the State Assembly on Monday. She did not present her Certificate of Election, a mandatory requirement. Assembly officials requested the document before allowing her to proceed. Keerthana, elected from Sivakasi, was the last…

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