Chennai: DMK MP P Wilson on Saturday accused chief minister C Joseph Vijay of violating his oath of secrecy by “allowing” his close associates John Arockiasamy and Vishnu Reddy to participate in key govt meetings despite their official status remaining unclear.In a post on X, Wilson questioned “the presence” of the two men at cabinet meetings, review sessions and other high-level deliberations chaired by the chief minister. “Serious questions emerge concerning the presence of John Arockiasamy and Vishnu Reddy at cabinet meetings, review sessions and other high-level govt deliberations. If they are not govt servants, in what capacity are they attending highly confidential meetings where secret documents are circulated?” Wilson asked.Stating that both Arockiasamy and Reddy hail from Andhra Pradesh and are “close aides and friends” of Vijay, the DMK MP said it was unclear what official roles they held in govt. He further alleged that the duo had been allotted chambers close to the chief minister’s office in the secretariat.
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Wilson argued that the chief minister, having sworn an oath of secrecy, was bound to protect the confidentiality of govt proceedings. Allowing private individuals to participate in sensitive discussions, he said, raised serious concerns about compliance with constitutional norms, the rules of business and the oath of office.“The chief minister has breached his oath of secrecy,” Wilson alleged, demanding clarity on the official status and role of the two advisers in govt functioning.
