DMK MLA Sekarbabu questioned over clash on polling day
DMK MLA P.K. Sekarbabu was questioned by police regarding a violent clash between his party members and TVK functionaries during polling in the Harbour constituency. The incident involved a verbal altercation that escalated into a physical scuffle, leading to a formal complaint by a TVK member.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing political tensions and election-related violence in Tamil Nadu, involving high-profile political figures.
The police questioned DMK MLA and former Minister P.K. Sekarbabu for three hours in connection with a case relating to clash between DMK members and functionaries of the TVK in the Harbour constituency during polling.
The dispute involved TVK functionaries, including the party’s Harbour candidate Sinora Ashok, and members of DMK led by Sekarbabu. What began as a verbal altercation escalated into a scuffle and physical assault. The police said some TVK functionaries were injured in the clash.
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