The BJP’s campaign is gaining momentum in the Chidambaram constituency, drawing the attention of its residents. The battle for Chidambaram constituency is between the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thirumavalavan and Karthiyayini from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Thirumavalavan is contesting for the sixth time in this election, having narrowly won in the previous election. He is now contesting under the pot symbol, with the DMK alliance as his primary support base. However, the BJP candidate Karthiyayini, a former loyalist of the late Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, has emerged as a significant contender. Karthiyayini’s switch to the BJP after Jayalalithaa’s demise and has garnered attention through her campaigns. There’s a high speculation whether a combination of anti-DMK sentiment and the support of the PMK’s vote bank will pave the way for Karthiyayini’s victory.
The BJP has dedicated significant efforts to grassroots work, with party cadres tirelessly working day and night to secure victory for their candidate in the Chidambaram constituency. However, amidst these efforts, a recent incident occurred where a BJP party worker was assaulted by individuals affiliated with the VCK and DMK parties and subsequently hospitalized.
While campaigning for BJP candidate Karthiyayini in Vilangiamman Kovil Street, a door-to-door campaign conducted by party supporters Raghavan, Sanjay, Anbarasan, and Guru Subramaniyan was disrupted by a group including Municipal member Councillor CK Rajan, Pettai Balu alias Balasubramaniyan, James, Vijayaraghavan, and Appu alias Chandrasekaran, totaling eight members. This group assaulted the BJP workers, particularly targeting 64-year-old Guru Subramaniayam, who sustained significant injuries. CK Rajan was allegedly the instigator of the attack, and among the assailants, three were DMK councillors. The victims were subjected to verbal abuse and severe physical attacks. Despite these allegations, it is claimed that no action has been taken by the police.
Upon learning of the incident, the BJP candidate Karthiyayini promptly proceeded to the police station. However, they were obstructed by members of the VCK party, led by Sarithiran, the district secretary, resulting in a tense confrontation.
சிதம்பரம் தொகுதியில் தேசிய வாக்காளர் பேரவை அமைப்பின் நிர்வாகியை விசிக மற்றும் திமுகவினர் தாக்கினர் உடனடியாக மருத்துவமனையில் அனுமதிக்கப்பட்டதை கேட்டு நாம் அவர்களை சென்று நலம் விசாரித்ததோடு மட்டும் அல்லாமல் அவர்களுக்கு தேவையான அனைத்தையும் செய்து தருவோம் என்று சொல்லிட்டு வந்தோம்.… pic.twitter.com/UrcFSwmr9v
— Karthiyayini(மோடியின் குடும்பம்) (@karthiyayiny7) April 6, 2024
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