The controversy surrounding the October 7 altercation near the Madras High Court took a political turn, with Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader Thol. Thirumavalavan alleging a “planned conspiracy” against him, implicating the RSS and BJP. The incident, which involved a minor collision between Thirumavalavan’s car and lawyer Rajiv Gandhi’s scooter, escalated when VCK cadres allegedly attacked the lawyer. Despite video evidence showing the VCK vehicle hitting the scooter, Thirumavalavan maintains that the episode was orchestrated to provoke him. Kollywood director Pa Ranjith has now buttressed this “conspiracy” claim of the VCK chief, calling for government protection, further fueling the political narrative.
In a statement posted on his official X handle, Thirumavalavan said, “It has come to light that the incident on October 7, where my car was obstructed in front of the Tamil Nadu Advocates Association near the High Court, was not a random occurrence but a planned conspiracy. It has been confirmed through our investigation that members of the RSS and BJP are behind this. Therefore, we urge the Tamil Nadu government to register a case regarding this matter and conduct a thorough investigation. The conspiracy behind it must be uncovered. Furthermore, we demand that the private television channels that broadcasted this incident be immediately and thoroughly investigated without any bias.”
உயர்நீதிமன்றம் அருகே தமிழ்நாடு வழக்கறிஞர்கள் சங்கத்தின் முன்பு கடந்த அக்டோபர் -07 அன்று எனது காரை வழிமறித்த நிகழ்வு ‘தற்செயலாக நடந்தது அல்ல; திட்டமிட்டசதி’ என்பது தெரியவருகிறது.
ஆர்எஸ்எஸ் மற்றும் பாஜகவினர் இதன் பின்னணியில்உள்ளனர் என்றும் எமது விசாரணையில் உறுதிபட தெரிகிறது.…
— Thol. Thirumavalavan (@thirumaofficial) October 10, 2025
What Actually Happened
The altercation took place when lawyer Rajiv Gandhi, who was riding his scooter near the High Court premises, came into contact with Thirumavalavan’s car. Video footage from the scene shows a group of VCK members surrounding and attacking the lawyer after the collision.
Rajiv Gandhi later filed a complaint alleging that he was assaulted by VCK cadres at the instigation of Thirumavalavan. His scooter was also damaged during the scuffle. Despite the allegations and available video evidence, the Esplanade police have not yet registered a First Information Report (FIR) in connection with the incident.
Rajiv Gandhi has been admitted to a private hospital for treatment. His family has alleged that since the night of the incident, the lawyer has received over 500 threatening phone calls, and his personal phone number was circulated online by VCK supporters who allegedly encouraged further harassment.
Following public outrage, Thirumavalavan released a video claiming that the incident was an attempt to provoke him. According to his account, the lawyer deliberately tried to block his car and instigate a confrontation.
However, the lawyer’s brother refuted this version, stating that the available footage clearly shows Thirumavalavan’s vehicle hitting Rajiv Gandhi’s scooter. He said Rajiv merely approached the car to question the driver about the collision when he was attacked by VCK men.
The video of the assault quickly went viral, sparking widespread criticism.
Pa Ranjith Buttresses VCK Chief Thirumavalavan
Pa Ranjith, Kollywood director and DMK stooge who claims to speak up for the Dalits through his films and initiatives, endorsed Thirumavalavan’s post and wrote, “The incident of blocking the car near the Tamil Nadu Advocates Association in front of the High Court on October -07 did not happen by accident; it was a premeditated conspiracy, said the leader of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi party, Annan Thiru. Thol. Thirumavalavan
@thirumaofficial, Taking this into consideration, I request the Tamil Nadu government @CMOTamilnadu to immediately provide protection!!”
உயர்நீதிமன்றம் அருகே தமிழ்நாடு வழக்கறிஞர்கள் சங்கத்தின் முன்பு கடந்த அக்டோபர் -07 அன்று
காரை வழிமறித்த நிகழ்வு ‘தற்செயலாக நடந்தது அல்ல; திட்டமிட்டசதி என்று
விடுதலைச் சிறுத்தைகள் கட்சியின் தலைவர், அண்ணன் திரு.தொல்.திருமாவளவன் @thirumaofficial அவர்கள் தெரிவித்துள்ளார்,
இதை… https://t.co/KWDlSwMr0S— pa.ranjith (@beemji) October 10, 2025
While Thirumavalavan and his supporters like Pa Ranjith portray the incident as a premeditated attack, the available video footage and eyewitness accounts contradict their claims, clearly showing the VCK vehicle making contact with the lawyer’s scooter. Rajiv Gandhi and his family continue to face harassment, including threatening calls allegedly circulated by VCK sympathizers. The case remains under investigation, but the involvement of prominent figures like Pa Ranjith in backing Thirumavalavan’s version highlights the increasingly politicized nature of the controversy, raising questions about accountability and the role of party influence in shaping public perception.
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