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The Real Face Of Tamil Nadu Congress Head Selvaperunthagai

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After YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar accused Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) President Selvaperunthagai of orchestrating an attack on his home—where unidentified individuals disguised as sanitation workers ransacked the house, terrorized his mother, and smeared filth—Selvaperunthagai has once again come under scrutiny.  His past controversies have resurfaced, adding to the growing allegations against him. Notably, last year, the Tamil Nadu unit of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) wrote to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, demanding Selvaperunthagai’s removal from his position, accusing him of alleged involvement in the murder cases of former BSP state president K. Armstrong, Auditor Pandian, Albert, and PPG Shankar. Now, similar calls are being raised once again, urging the Congress leadership to strip him of power due to his alleged criminal background.

The Attack On ‘Savukku’ Shankar

A group of unidentified individuals, disguised as sanitation workers, unlawfully entered the residence of YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar on 24 March 2025. The intruders reportedly ransacked the house, terrorized his mother, and smeared filth across the rooms and dining table.

According to police sources, the attack was allegedly motivated by remarks Shankar made in one of his YouTube videos, which the assailants deemed offensive to sanitation workers. Shankar later took to social media to share details of the incident, including screenshots of a video call made by one of the trespassers using his mother’s phone.

Shankar accused Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) President Selvaperunthagai of orchestrating the attack, claiming that his loyal supporter, V. Vanishree Vijayakumar, led the assault.

Social media posts by V. Vanishree Vijayakumar suggested that the incident was premeditated, as she appeared to have planned the act in advance. Evidence from her now-deleted Facebook posts indicated that she was live-streaming the event.

Vanishree’s social media post showcased her close ties with the Congress party and firm support for TNCC Chief Selvaperunthagai.

Before ‘Savukku Shankar’ It Was Dr. Krishnasamy Of Puthiya Tamizhagam

In a development mirroring the attack on YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar’s residence—where unknown individuals terrorized his mother and smeared filth after he exposed corruption allegations—Dr. Krishnasamy’s Puthiya Tamizhagam Party has also faced similar intimidation previously.

On 3 January 2001, Puthiya Tamizhagam party chief Dr. Krishnasamy announced Selvaperunthagai’s expulsion from all party duties after uncovering his past involvement in criminal activities. Reports at the time stated that Selvaperunthagai, who was accused in the murder of Auditor Pandian, had been removed from the party.

Pandian, a resident of Chennai’s Thiruvanmiyur, was murdered four years prior. However, the case stalled due to the alleged interference of a senior police officer. Following a petition by Pandian’s son, Balaji, the High Court transferred the case to the CB-CID, which accelerated the investigation under DIG Ashok Kumar. Selvaperunthagai was accused of hiring a contract killer and had his anticipatory bail request rejected before being arrested.

At the time, Selvaperunthagai was a member of the Puthiya Tamizhagam Party, serving in an executive role. Dr. Krishnasamy, distancing the party from him, clarified that Selvaperunthagai was never appointed as General Secretary and that the murder case predated his membership in the party. He emphasized that the party, built on the sacrifices of hardworking people, would not tolerate any misconduct for financial gain. Until Selvaperunthagai was cleared of all charges, his membership was revoked.

In a dramatic turn of events, just days after his expulsion from the party, alleged supporters of Selvaperunthagai launched a violent attack on the Puthiya Tamizhagam party office on 7 January 2001. Enraged by his removal, they stormed the office—located in the Viswanathan apartment complex near Chennai’s Chola Hotel—vandalizing the premises by smashing the television, tables, chairs, and computers. They even set fire to an effigy of party leader Dr. Krishnasamy.

During the chaos, senior party members, including state high-level committee member Chellaiah and Edwin, were present at the office. The attackers physically assaulted them, forcing them to lock themselves in a bathroom. However, the enraged mob broke through the door, dragged them out, and beat them. Documents, files, and office equipment were thrown around, leaving the space in complete disarray, resembling a battlefield.

As the violence escalated, the protesters gathered outside Krishnasamy’s residence, burning an effigy and vowing to take control of the party office. They claimed ownership over the office’s resources, including air conditioning and furnishings, arguing that they had personally funded them. Several district-level leaders, including South Chennai District Secretary Soundar, North Chennai District Secretary Vadivelu, and Central Chennai District Secretary Buddha Nesan, declared their exit from the party, effectively dissolving the Chennai unit of the Puthiya Tamizhagam Party.

Krishnasamy had been at the office earlier that morning but had to leave the place upon learning of the impending attack. His timely departure likely saved him from direct confrontation, as the protesters were visibly enraged and vocal in their threats against him. The entire incident was largely perceived as a deliberate move by Selvaperunthagai, using his loyalists to stir caste-based tensions by accusing Dr. Krishnasamy of the Puthiya Tamizhagam Party of favoritism and discrimination in leadership appointments.

Dr. Krishnasamy Declared – “Criminals Cannot Be Kept In The Party”

In 2001 Tamilan Express carried a report after the violent attack on the Puthiya Tamizhagam party headquarters in Chennai. It featured Krishnasamy’s statements saying, “Criminals cannot be kept in the party,” and detailed that the incident stemmed from internal party conflicts following the dismissal of Selvaperunthagai. Outraged by his removal, Selvaperunthagai’s staunch supporters, including C.K. Baskaran and Janakiammal, retaliated by vandalizing the Puthiya Tamizhagam office in Alwarpet.

Selvaperunthagai had previously been a key leader in the Ambedkar People’s Front but left after a dispute with Poovai Murthy. After a period of inactivity, he joined the Puthiya Tamizhagam party, where he quickly rose to become the state organizer and developed a close association with Dr. Krishnasamy. His growing influence in Chennai led to tensions with Krishnasamy, eventually resulting in a major fallout that intensified during the Puthiya Tamizhagam conference in Trichy.

Matters escalated further when Selvaperunthagai became entangled in the Spike Pandiyan murder case. He was implicated in the investigation, and was identified as the prime suspect. Allegedly, Selvaperunthagai evaded the police and fled to Bangalore. Authorities tracked his phone calls and intercepted a conversation in which he mentioned returning to Chennai for a temple visit. Based on this lead, police set up a covert operation at a key checkpoint in Chennai, but Selvaperunthagai initially evaded capture. Ultimately, he was apprehended based on a tip from his car driver.

During police questioning at Royapettah Government Hospital, Selvaperunthagai denied any involvement in Pandiyan’s murder. He claimed that Pandiyan was a close friend and that he had no reason to harm him. When asked about the allegation that only he knew the lock number of Pandiyan’s house, Selvaperunthagai responded, “Pandian had many friends who also knew the lock number. Why single me out?” 

Regarding the sudden urgency in the investigation, Selvaperunthagai asserted, “I am not a criminal. This is a conspiracy by my rivals.”

Dr. Krishnasamy had called Selvaperunthagai a criminal and his ganga a ‘rowdy’ gang in the interview with Tamilan Express.

Rahul Gandhi Appoints A Rowdy As Head Of Tamil Nadu Congress Committee 

Controversially, On 17 February 2024 when K. Selvaperunthagai was appointed by the Congress high command as the President of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee. His appointment came as a disappointment to many of the Congress leaders in the state. There’s a reason.

During the 2016 Assembly elections, Congress leader D Yashoda, who had previously served as the representative for Sriperumbudur in 1980, 1984, 2001, and 2006, raised concerns about Selvaperunthagai’s candidacy, alleging his support for LTTE. She had alleged that Selvaperunthangai is a staunch supporter of the LTTE and had joined the Congress with the motive of safeguarding his alleged “ill-gotten wealth”.

Selvaperunthagai’s criminal history and his “ill-gotten wealth” has once again become a talking point thanks to BJP Tamil Nadu President K. Annamalai. It seems to have started after Selvaperunthagai accused that criminals were enrolling in the BJP. In return, Annamalai accused him of being a history-sheeter during a press meeting after visiting the bereaved family of TN BSP leader Armstrong.

Annamalai refused to retract his words or apologise for his remarks. In fact, he even put out a list of crimes that Selvaperunthagai was allegedly involved in.

Annamalai in his official X account stated, “When I mentioned that Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President Selvaperunthagai was on the list of criminals, Selvaperunthagai said he was very upset since I have insulted him who came in the path of Mahatma Gandhi. Below is the path taken by the one who claims to be a Mahatma Gandhi follower.

Attempt to murder case, criminal intimidation case, assault with deadly weapons case, rioting with deadly weapons case, explosives case, murder case, and many other cases which are some of the worst crime cases in society. Notably, there were three cases of criminal intimidation (death threats) were filed against him. Apart from this, the Auditor Pandian murder case.”

This led us to a video report from News J that surfaced a few years ago. The report questions the origins of the funds used to establish a college in London. This college is allegedly linked to TNCC President Selvaperunthagai.

Selvaperunthagai’s Endless Political Career For Survival

Selvaperunthagai is said to have begun his political journey with the Puratchi Bharatham (Revolutionary Bharat) Party, and based on the party leader’s recommendation, he was able to secure a position as a peon at the Reserve Bank of India. Over time, Selvaperunthagai transitioned from a humble peon to a millionaire.

His political career, however, has been marred by controversy. Auditor Pandian’s assassination led to suspicions around Selvaperunthagai, resulting in his expulsion from the Puratchi Bharatham Party its leader. Seeking political refuge, he joined Dr Krishnasamy’s Puthiya Tamizhagam Party, only to be dismissed after his identity and past were revealed.

Subsequently, Selvaperunthagai aligned with the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), where his activities attracted legal scrutiny. During the AIADMK regime in 2001 and 2006, the Goondas Act was invoked against him due to allegations of amassing wealth illegally.

Despite these setbacks, he managed to secure a position in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, representing Sriperumbudur for the VCK in the 2006 elections. However, he was expelled from the party after allegedly betraying its leadership.

Selvaperunthagai’s political journey did not end there. He joined the Bahujan Samaj Party led by Mayawati, only to be expelled shortly thereafter. Finally, he found a stable position within the Congress Party. He contested elections from Sengam and Sriperumbudur in 2014 and 2016, facing defeat in both attempts. However, he won the Sriperumbudur seat in the 2021 assembly elections, representing the Congress Party.

Selvaperunthagai’s Alleged Criminal Past & Mysterious London College Connections

Interestingly, Selvaperunthagai, in his 2011 election affidavit mentioned that there was no cases or FIRs filed against his name.

However, as of 2016, it is noteworthy that there were lots of cases pending and atleast 3 major cases were live.

Selvaperunthagai’s alleged links to the Buckingham College of London have resurfaced, especially after it was revealed that his wife Umayal Selvam was listed as one of the directors. It is noteworthy that the website containing the details of the college’s directors also states that Umayal resigned in 2012.

It is notable that this allegedly bogus college was dissolved in 2017 and the website states that accounts are still overdue.

Given his humble beginnings as a Reserve Bank peon 30 years ago, the question arises: how did Selvaperunthagai accumulate the wealth necessary to build a college in London?

The Sanitation Vehicle Scam

BJP state president Annamalai accused TNCC chief Selvaperunthagai of orchestrating a massive scam under the guise of empowering sanitation workers. The DMK government awarded ₹524 crore contracts, with cooperative banks disbursing ₹65 lakh loans each to 54 individuals in just a week—without collateral or repayments. Shockingly, loan recipients signed blank cheques upon receiving funds, and their accounts have seen no transactions since. Instead of sanitation workers managing the contracts, operations were handed over to Gengreen Logistics, whose director is Selvaperunthagai’s nephew. The company’s registered office matches Selvaperunthagai’s, exposing blatant corruption and conflict of interest.

Will Congress Act?

It is an absolute disgrace that a position once held by towering statesmen like Rajaji, Sathyamoorthi, Kamarajar, Moopanaar, Kumari Anandan, and Vazhapadi Ramamurthy has now been handed over to a history-sheeter and a known thug by national leadership of Congress. Is Rahul Gandhi so clueless that he failed to see this, or has he shamelessly chosen to empower a man like Selvaperunthagai to lead his party?

Selvaperunthagai’s controversial past, alleged criminal history, and questionable financial dealings continue to raise serious concerns. His rapid rise through multiple political parties, coupled with accusations of violence, corruption, and intimidation, casts a long shadow over his leadership. With renewed calls for his removal, the Tamil Nadu Congress faces mounting pressure to address the allegations against him.

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