Harbour constituency candidate of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), Sinora Ashok, has filed a complaint alleging threat to life and has named DMK minister PK Sekar Babu in connection with the allegations. The complaint was submitted online to the office of the Commissioner of Police.
According to the complaint, Sinora Ashok stated that his life was in danger and expressed apprehension over possible attacks, including on the day of vote counting. The complaint further alleged that individuals accompanying the minister had attacked him on April 23, the polling day.
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The allegations stem from an incident reported in the Harbour constituency during polling hours on April 23. Tensions were reported between supporters of the TVK and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, which escalated into a confrontation at a polling location where the minister was present.
According to reports, a heated argument between cadres of both parties escalated into a physical altercation. They alleged that attempts were made by DMK supporters to influence or capture polling booths after 3 PM, which led to the escalation. When Sinora Ashok intervened, a direct confrontation reportedly took place between him and the minister.
In his account to reporters, Sinora Ashok alleged that PK Sekar Babu issued threats and physically assaulted him during the altercation. He stated that he was pushed and struck multiple times, while individuals accompanying the minister allegedly verbally abused him and attempted to force him to leave the location. He further stated that he refused to leave and subsequently staged a protest at the site.
The situation reportedly intensified with the arrival of police personnel. TVK members alleged that the state police acted against their cadres instead of de-escalating the situation, leading to further confrontation. They also claimed that central forces were not present at the time of the incident.
Visuals from the location showed supporters of both the DMK and TVK engaged in aggressive exchanges, with the situation nearing a larger clash. Following the incident, heavy police deployment was reported in the area to bring the situation under control.
TVK functionaries have accused the minister and his supporters of engaging in intimidation during the election process and called for action.
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