A case has been filed against Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) party chief coordinator Seeman at the Thanthonimalai Police Station under two sections, including defamation related to former Chief Minister Karunanidhi.
The controversy stems from a campaign event during the Vikravandi Assembly by-election, where NTK member Sattai Duraimurugan sang a song about the late Karunanidhi. A case was registered in Trichy district following the incident.
On 4 August 2024, Seeman, the NTK chief coordinator, referenced Duraimurugan’s controversial song, stating that he, too, would sing it, challenging the police to take action. Seeman also used inappropriate language during his statement.
Following this, Tamil Rajendran, a lawyer from Karur, filed a complaint with the District Collector of Karur on 5th August, requesting action against Seeman for his remarks. Despite no immediate action being taken, Rajendran pursued the matter further, filing a case in the Criminal Arbitration Court on 19 August 2024. The court accepted the case for hearing on 7 October 2024.
On 14 October 2024, the Karur Criminal Arbitration Court granted permission for an investigation, instructing the Thanthonimalai Police to look into the matter and take necessary action.
As per the court’s order, a case was formally registered against Seeman on 7 November at Thanthonimalai Police Station for making defamatory statements and publishing them online. Lawyer Tamil Rajendran stated that if found guilty, Seeman could face up to two years in prison, along with a fine.
(With Inputs From Hindu Tamil)
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