CM Vijay gifts his Dior sunglasses to elderly woman, sweet gesture goes viral: ‘Looked just like in movies’ | India News - Hindustan Times

**CM Vijay’s Dior Sunglasses Gift Sparks Nationwide Praise**

Chief Minister Vijay of Tamil Nadu made headlines on Monday after stepping out of his convoy in Mettur and presenting a pair of his custom‑made Dior sunglasses to an elderly woman standing by the riverbank. The gesture, captured on video by by‑standers, showed the CM pausing his official itinerary to hand the luxury eyewear to the 78‑year‑old resident, who had been waiting to cross the newly opened Mettur Dam gates. “It felt like a scene from a movie,” the woman said, laughing as she tried on the sleek frames that had been a part of the CM’s recent public appearances.

The short clip quickly went viral on social media, garnering millions of views and a flood of comments applauding the leader’s personal touch. Users praised the act as a rare example of a politician connecting with ordinary citizens, while several news outlets highlighted the symbolic nature of the gift—Dior, a globally recognised brand, juxtaposed with the humble setting of the Cauvery Delta’s irrigation hub. Critics, however, cautioned that such moments should not distract from the pressing water‑sharing disputes that continue to affect the region.

The donation coincided with the CM’s scheduled inauguration of the Mettur Dam gates for the upcoming September 1 release, a critical water supply for lakhs of farmers in the Cauvery Delta. The move comes amid ongoing tensions between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over Cauvery allocations and the contentious Mekedatu project. By coupling a high‑profile public work with a spontaneous act of kindness, CM Vijay aimed to underscore his administration’s commitment to both infrastructural development and grassroots goodwill.