A recent incident involving Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader Thirumavalavan and lawyer Rajiv Gandhi has sparked controversy after conflicting accounts emerged regarding a collision outside the Chennai High Court.
The incident occurred when Rajiv Gandhi was reportedly riding his scooter at a speed bump on High Court Road and came into contact with Thirumavalavan’s car. Initial reports suggested that VCK party members surrounded and attacked the lawyer, damaging his vehicle. A complaint was subsequently filed by Rajiv Gandhi, alleging that the attack occurred at the instigation of Thirumavalavan. Despite the allegations, the Esplanade police had not registered a first information report (FIR) as of the latest updates.
Rajiv Gandhi has since been admitted to a private hospital for treatment. He also claims that party members have been making repeated threats to him and his family, with over 500 threatening phone calls reportedly received since the night of the incident. Additionally, his phone number was allegedly circulated on social media by VCK goons, who allegedly encouraged others to target him.
Meanwhile, VCK chief released a video offering a contrasting narrative. In the video, Thirumavalavan claims that Rajiv Gandhi deliberately tried to cross his vehicle and provoke a confrontation. The lawyer’s brother, however, refuted this claim, asserting that the footage clearly shows Thirumavalavan’s car hitting Rajiv Gandhi’s scooter and that Rajiv was merely confronting the driver to question the collision.
The conflicting narratives have drawn criticism over the handling of the case. Observers questioned why the police appear hesitant to register an FIR despite the availability of video evidence. In comparison, the police registered an FIR against TVK leader Vijay after receiving a complaint in Perambalur because the bouncers allegedly assaulting a fan as he was overstepping the boundaries at the Madurai conference. The police cited “Zero FIR” as a reason for the swift action.
Another point of concern highlighted in reports is the movement of police security vehicles. Questions have been raised as to why the security convoy, which should have led Thirumavalavan’s car, was instead positioned behind it during the incident.
The incident has put a spotlight on both law enforcement procedures and the competing narratives from political parties. While the VCK claims the lawyer instigated the confrontation, the video evidence and family statements suggest otherwise.
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