After calling it a BJP-RSS conspiracy and justifying the thrashing of a motorist by VCK goons, the party chief, Thirumavalavan’s lies have been busted by Polimer News.
New video footage and conflicting statements have cast serious doubts on the version of events presented by Thirumavalavan and his party.
According to reports, the incident occurred when Rajiv Gandhi, travelling on a scooter, allegedly bumped from behind by a car that turned out to be Thirumavalavan’s vehicle causing the motorist to stop the vehicle and question the driving. He was subsequently assaulted by a group of VCK goons. The lawyer’s scooter was also damaged in the scuffle.
Contradictions Begin: From Police Complaint to Public Denial
Initially, a VCK lawyer named Parvendan filed a written complaint at the Esplanade Police Station, claiming that Rajiv Gandhi’s scooter had collided with Thirumavalavan’s car and triggered an argument. However, following this, Thirumavalavan released a video denying that any collision had occurred. In his statement, he said there was no contact between his vehicle and the scooter, calling reports of an accident “blatant false information.”
Contradictions deepened when fresh video footage surfaced showing Rajiv Gandhi stopping his scooter and appearing to speak calmly to the car’s driver – contradicting the VCK’s claim that he acted provocatively. The video also captured a group of VCK supporters chasing and attacking the lawyer moments later.
The Attack: Conflicting Justifications
While the VCK, in its official communications, denied attacking Rajiv Gandhi and claimed they only “pushed him away,” Thirumavalavan’s subsequent public speeches told a different story. Speaking in Thiruporur, the leader shocked observers by justifying the actions of his party members. He stated they “lightly knocked” on the motorist because he “stared” at him, adding that the advocate was “beaten for his misconduct” and for being “arrogant.”
This stands in sharp contrast to video evidence cited by Polimer News, which shows that advocate Gandhi, after stopping his scooter, merely looked back at the car’s driver and said something, without any overtly aggressive physical movement towards the leader’s vehicle.
Polimer News Timeline Debunks “Political Conspiracy” Allegation
In a major revelation, Polimer News presented a detailed timeline that dismantles the VCK’s allegation of a pre-planned political conspiracy. The VCK had filed a complaint pointing out that news of the incident was uploaded on Polimer TV just four minutes after the alleged time of the car-scooter problem (2:34 PM), calling it the “height of lies.”
Polimer’s investigation, however, provides a clear sequence of events.
A lawyer who witnessed the incident captured the footage on his cell phone and posted it on social media. This video was acquired by a Polimer News reporter at 3:14 PM. The reporter verified the authenticity of the incident and sent it to the news office. Polimer TV aired the verified report as breaking news at 3:29 PM.
This timeline demonstrates that the news report was broadcast based on genuine, eyewitness footage acquired and verified through standard journalistic practice, not as part of any orchestrated plot.
Dashboard Camera Evidence and a Conditional Apology
As public scrutiny intensified, a crucial piece of evidence emerged: the dashboard camera footage from a prominent person’s car that was present at the scene. Social media users and various parties have asserted that this video clearly shows Thirumavalavan’s car making contact with Rajiv Gandhi’s scooter.
This visual evidence directly challenges Thirumavalavan’s repeated denials of any collision. Faced with this, during an interview at Trichy Airport, the VCK leader shifted his stance, saying he is “ready to apologize if the car hit him,” while still maintaining that a “false impression” is being spread.
Thirumavalavan’s attempts to downplay the violence have also drawn criticism. He gave a general explanation that his phrase “Don’t hold back” was a political statement and not an incitement to violence.
Critics, including political rivals like Annamalai, have condemned the actions, calling for a full investigation. Furthermore, the Chennai Journalists’ Association and the South Indian Journalists’ Union have condemned Thirumavalavan’s actions following reports that Polimer News journalists were threatened over the phone and a police complaint was filed against them for their reporting.
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