Gift items allegedly meant for distribution to voters in the Manachanallur constituency have been seized from 18 goods vehicles in which they were reportedly stockpiled in a godown, triggering political controversy in the run-up to the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
A video circulating in connection with the incident shows individuals being questioned about the origin and intended distribution of the materials. In the video, a person being interrogated is heard stating that the items were linked to S. Kathiravan, the kidney trafficking accused, sitting DMK MLA from Manachanallur.
In the video, the individual identifies himself as working at the Dhanalakshmi college in Perambalur – this college incidentally belongs to the MLA’s father. When asked who had instructed him to distribute the items, he names the Manachanallur MLA.
He states that the materials were intended for distribution in Eechampatti village, where a specific quantity had been allocated. According to his account, a lorry had arrived near a temple, from which the goods were transported. He clarifies that while he did not personally load the items, he collected a portion, around 150 units, from what had been brought.
When questioned about distribution, he says the items were not to be distributed directly by him but by local ward-level party workers or booth agents.
On being asked again to identify the person behind the operation, he reiterates that it was the Manachanallur MLA.
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