Allegations of intimidation and violence surfaced from the Harbour constituency on polling day, with members of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) accusing state minister PK Sekar Babu and his associates of threatening candidates and cadres during voting hours.
According to complaints raised by TVK functionaries, tensions escalated in the harbour area when supporters of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and TVK engaged in a heated argument that soon turned into a physical scuffle. The incident reportedly took place in the presence of Sekar Babu, who was at the location during polling.
TVK members alleged that attempts were made by DMK cadres to influence or capture polling booths after 3 PM, which they claimed triggered the confrontation. When TVK candidate Sinora Ashok intervened, a direct clash reportedly broke out between him and the minister.
Direct clash between Sekarbabu and Sinora Ashok. Attempts were made by DMK to capture booths from 3pm but failed and the confrontation escalated from there. Ashok was threatened with dire consequences. Heavy police deployed in the area. pic.twitter.com/nniHc8iGgz
— Vinodh Arulappan (@VinodhArulappan) April 23, 2026
அப்பட்டமாக சேகர் பாபு ரவுடிதனம் பண்ணுவது மட்டும் இல்லாமல் கொலை மிரட்டல் விடுகிறார் TVK வேட்பாளர்கள் தொண்டர்களை பார்த்து… ஒரு வாரம் முன்பு அதிமுக வேட்பாளர் சார்ந்தவர்களையும் மிரட்டல் விடுத்தார்… இவர் என்ன சென்னைக்கு ராஜாவா? ரவுடி தானே?
தேர்தல் நேரத்தில் இவ்வள்வு திமிராக அவர்…— Maridhas (@MaridhasAnswers) April 23, 2026
In his account to reporters, Ashok alleged that Sekar Babu issued threats and physically assaulted him during the altercation. He claimed that the minister pushed him and struck him multiple times, while accompanying individuals verbally abused him and attempted to force him to leave the area. Ashok further stated that despite the threats, he refused to move away and later staged a protest at the site.
Following Kidney thirudan & Oscar Nayagan, a major setback is manifesting for Sekar Babu.
pic.twitter.com/D0AyFnrjms— Sindhu Vote For Whistle (@sindhu_515) April 23, 2026
The situation reportedly intensified with the arrival of police personnel. TVK members alleged that instead of de-escalating the situation, the state police acted against their cadres, leading to further confrontation. They also claimed that central forces were not present at the time of the incident.
Visuals from the scene showed two groups DMK and TVK supporters engaged in aggressive exchanges, with the situation nearly spiralling into a larger clash. Heavy police deployment was subsequently reported in the area to bring the situation under control.
சேகர் பாபு Vs TVK வேட்பாளர் இரு தரப்பினருக்கும் தள்ளுமுள்ளு துறைமுகம் தொகுதியில் பரபரப்பு | Sekar Babu VS TVK Sinora Ashok#sinoraashok #dmk #tvk #tnelection2026 #abpnadu pic.twitter.com/x4aYtoA3T7
— ABP Nadu (@abpnadu) April 23, 2026
TVK functionaries have accused Sekar Babu and his supporters of orchestrating intimidation tactics during the election process and have demanded strict action. There has been no immediate official response from the minister or the DMK regarding the allegations.
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