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Commotion At North Chennai Nomination As DMK Minister Sekar Babu Engages In Uncivilized Clash Of Words With Rival ADMK

March 25, 2024
The Commune

Despite the commencement of Lok Sabha candidate nominations on 20 March 2024, candidates opted to submit their filings on 25 March instead due to the day coincides with Panguni Uthiram, a significant auspicious day for Hindus, candidates from various political parties in Tamil Nadu are submitting their nomination papers. Notably, PK Sekar Babu of the DMK, despite controversies related to his actions against Sanathana Dharma, chose this auspicious time to file his nomination.

In North Chennai, prominent candidates like DMK’s Kalanidhi Veerasamy, AIADMK’s Rayapuram Mano, and BJP’s Pal Kanagaraj are in the fray. However, there was a dispute at a polling station in the Mint area regarding the sequence of filing nominations for the North Chennai Parliamentary Constituency.

An altercation occurred between Minister Shekharbabu, former Minister Jayakumar, and AIADMK district secretary Rajesh. A video showing the duo synchronously calling ‘Vada Poda’ during the argument has gone viral on social media.

 

Minister Shekharbabu expressed concerns about the sequence of token distribution, alleging that despite AIADMK’s candidate being allotted token number 7, DMK submitted the second token early at 9 am. He emphasized following the Chief Minister’s instructions to avoid conflicts and ensure a peaceful election process.

PK Sekar Babu engaged in a heated exchange with the electoral officer, emphasizing that the candidate had arrived promptly at 9 AM, only to be interrupted by a representative of the AIADMK party who clarified that tokens are issued upon candidate arrival. Frustrated, Sekar Babu sharply retorted, addressing the AIADMK representative disrespectfully and emphasizing the importance of adhering to the token system. The tension escalated as Sekar Babu admonished others nearby in a similar manner, showcasing his irritation.

The confrontation intensified when the AIADMK representative questioned Sekar Babu’s demeanor, prompting a clash of words without civility. Despite the threat of legal action due to recorded evidence, Sekar Babu’s response, marked by a glaring stare, reflected his sense of entitlement as a sitting minister. Despite confirmation from the electoral officer regarding AIADMK’s early arrival, the deadlock persisted, as both major Dravidian parties, DMK and AIADMK, delayed the nomination process. In response, BJP candidates sought entry, arguing that the two parties were intentionally monopolizing the nomination process.

On the other hand, Advocate Inpadurai representing AIADMK lodged a complaint, alleging misconduct by DMK and threatening the Election Officer. He insisted that AIADMK adhered to the rules and arrived first for nominations.

BJP candidate Pal Kanagaraj criticized both DMK and AIADMK for delaying the BJP nomination process and creating chaos. He accused the Dravidian parties of disrupting the election process and called for the Election Commission’s intervention.

Former AIADMK minister T. Jayakumar clarified that Rayapuram Mano filed his nomination promptly, and they arrived at the designated time. He claimed that DMK’s entry conflicted with their allotted time.

Due to the conflict between two Dravidian parties vying for nomination, ordinary citizens were forced to close their shops to avoid potential damage from enraged party members.

Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are set to conduct parliamentary elections in a single phase on 19 April 2024. The nomination process commenced on 20 March 2024 with a deadline for filing nominations by 27 March 2024. 30 March 2024 is the last date for withdrawal of nominations, while the scrutiny of nominations is scheduled for 28 March 2024. The counting of registered votes will take place on 4 June 2024, with the results announced on the same day.

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