A live national television debate descended into chaos after DMK spokesperson, who is known by the moniker ‘Melting Point’ Saravanan, responded to a pointed question not with an answer, but with an extended burst of loud, rhythmic laughter that left fellow panelists visibly stunned.
The bizarre moment unfolded as the discussion veered into language politics and alleged “Hindi imposition.” Saravanan, already irritated over what he claimed was a deviation from an English-language debate, appeared increasingly rattled as BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla pressed him on the ideological roots of the DMK’s oft-cited cultural references.
When Poonawalla asked Saravanan to explain the political context of Parasakthi, specifically who was in power during the period of alleged Hindi imposition and why the DMK was now allied with the Congress, Saravanan offered no substantive response. Instead, he abruptly broke into a loud, repetitive laugh that many viewers online described as “cacophony-like” and “unnerving,” with the studio momentarily frozen in awkward silence.
The clip shows Saravanan laughing uncontrollably for several seconds as other panelists looked on, unsure whether to intervene or move the debate forward. The moderator made no immediate attempt to steer the discussion back on track, further amplifying the surreal nature of the exchange.
Earlier in the debate, Saravanan had complained that he was “upset” about being invited to an English-language discussion only to have other participants speak in Hindi, calling it an “everyday nuisance.” However, the laughter erupted precisely when he was asked to respond to a direct political contradiction involving the DMK’s alliance choices.
Nothing more satisfying than seeing @arivalayam spokesperson getting roasted and exposed on national media by @Shehzad_Ind ! Do watch pic.twitter.com/NBelyWtpds
— Vinoj P Selvam (@VinojBJP) February 1, 2026
The episode has since gone viral on social media, with critics mocking the spokesperson for resorting to theatrics instead of addressing the question. Several users remarked that the laughter appeared less like humour and more like an attempt to drown out an inconvenient line of questioning.
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