A dramatic protest unfolded near Chennai on Tuesday when a woman functionary of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) blocked the car of party president Vijay, demanding a party post she felt was unjustly denied to her.
Protest Erupts Outside TVK Office
The incident took place at Panaiyur, near Chennai, around 1 PM. The protestor, identified as Ajitha Agnel, was upset after learning she was not considered for the district secretary post for Tuticorin central district. This decision came as TVK filled eight district secretary positions. Following the announcement, Ajitha and her supporters gathered outside the TVK office to voice their discontent.
Confrontation with Party Leadership
As Vijay's car approached the party office, Ajitha stepped in front of the vehicle, bringing it to a halt. She stood her ground, refusing to move despite repeated requests from security personnel and other party members. The situation created a flutter, with the protest blocking the path of the party chief. She was eventually moved away by the guards, but her demonstration did not end there.
Undeterred, Ajitha continued her protest by sitting near the main gate of the TVK office, where she remained until the evening. She claimed that her sidelining happened without the knowledge of President Vijay, stating that she had previously served as an election in-charge in Tuticorin.
Party's Response and Resolution
Later in the day, the party addressed the issue. While it named Samuel Raj for the contested Tuticorin central district secretary post, it also announced that Ajitha Agnel would be given a suitable posting at a later date. Attempting to downplay the incident, TVK joint general secretary C T R Nirmal Kumar stated that such aberrations were common across all political parties.
The event highlights internal dynamics and the competition for positions within growing political outfits in Tamil Nadu. It underscores how expectations of reward for party work can sometimes lead to public displays of dissent when those expectations are not met.
