After calling the hit and run incident a BJP-RSS conspiracy, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thirumalavan justified his party cadre thrashing the motorist outside the Madras High Court a few days ago.
While new evidence emerged seemingly proving that it was the VCK chief’s car which brushed against the motorist, VCK cadre and supporters continue to push the “planned” conspiracy theory and demanded for extra security for the party head.
Speaking at an event, Thirumavalavan said, “No one seems to be questioning how a man parks his two-wheeler in front of a party leader’s vehicle. Instead, they are asking why Thirumavalavan did not alight from his car and stop the scuffle. Will they ask the same question if something similar happens with Edappadi Palaniswami – that he did not get out of his vehicle? It was not even a minute, I dont know what actually happened. He just came, stood, stared, just because he stared at them (VCK cadre), they beat him up. We don’t know who he is or what caste or religion he belongs to. The escort police asked him to move aside, that’s all. He stared at the police. When the others asked him to move aside since the party leader is in the vehicle, he stared again. He got beaten up because he stared and not because they knew which caste he belonged to. Are you so arrogant and self-conceited? So they beat him up because he arrogantly stared. They gave him 4 knocks, did not even beat him up well. (crowd cheers). That man pretends to have fainted and has chest pain. What a drama. I told the police that he did something unknowingly and to let him off, not to file a case. But these people are spreading lies about “Thirumavalavan ordering him to be beaten up”. I have only told my people to restrain themselves; I have never incited anything. Restrain is a political strategy.”
“ஒரு நபர் டூ-வீலரில் வந்து நின்றபோது, காவலர்கள் சொன்னதைக் கேட்காமல், ஆணவத்துடன் முறைத்தார். அதனால்தான் அவரை நான்கு தட்டுத் தட்டினார்கள். ‘அடங்க மறு’ என்பதைத்தான் சொல்லியிருக்கிறேனே தவிர, எந்த இடத்திலுமே வன்முறையைத் தூண்டியதில்லை.” – சாலையில் சென்ற பைக் மீது தனது கார் மோதியதாக… pic.twitter.com/xMWSq9t0YD
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What Happened
The altercation took place when lawyer Rajiv Gandhi, who was riding his scooter near the High Court premises, came into contact with Thirumavalavan’s car. Video footage from the scene shows a group of VCK members surrounding and attacking the lawyer after the collision.
Rajiv Gandhi later filed a complaint alleging that he was assaulted by VCK cadres at the instigation of Thirumavalavan. His scooter was also damaged during the scuffle. Despite the allegations and available video evidence, the Esplanade police have not yet registered a First Information Report (FIR) in connection with the incident.
Rajiv Gandhi has been admitted to a private hospital for treatment. His family has alleged that since the night of the incident, the lawyer has received over 500 threatening phone calls, and his personal phone number was circulated online by VCK supporters who allegedly encouraged further harassment.
Following public outrage, Thirumavalavan released a video claiming that the incident was an attempt to provoke him. According to his account, the lawyer deliberately tried to block his car and instigate a confrontation.
However, the lawyer’s brother refuted this version, stating that the available footage clearly shows Thirumavalavan’s vehicle hitting Rajiv Gandhi’s scooter. He said Rajiv merely approached the car to question the driver about the collision when he was attacked by VCK men.
The video of the assault quickly went viral, sparking widespread criticism. Several observers questioned why the Chennai police have not filed a case despite visual evidence, while in other cases—such as the incident involving Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay in Perambalur—police registered a “Zero FIR” within hours following an assault complaint involving bouncers.
The delay in registering an FIR has raised questions about police impartiality. Reports have also pointed to the unusual positioning of Thirumavalavan’s police security convoy at the time of the incident. Typically, such vehicles lead the convoy for protection, but in this case, they were seen trailing behind, raising further suspicions about the sequence of events.
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