Three Political Leaders Killed in Tamil Nadu: AIADMK, BJP, and Congress React

In Tamil Nadu, three political leaders from different parties were killed in separate incidents on Sunday. AIADMK spokesperson Kovai Sathyan criticized Chief Minister MK Stalin, alleging lawlessness in the state. He stated, “In less than 24 hours, three people have been murdered belonging to different political parties in Tamil Nadu – the first one from AIDMK, second from the BJP and the third one from Congress. This clearly indicates the state of lawlessness in Tamil Nadu and the incompetence of CM, MK Stalin.”

According to the police, two people have been taken into custody for questioning in connection with the death of AIADMK ward secretary Padmanabhan in Cuddalore district. Inspector PK Sajith of Bahour Police Station said, “The mysterious gang ran away after hitting Padmanabhan while he was driving his two-wheeler and murdered him on the road. May have committed murder due to enmity. Two persons named Murali and Sridhar from Navaneetha Nagar area of Cuddalore have been taken for questioning.”

BJP state president K Annamalai condoled the death of BJP district secretary Selvakumar and criticized the ruling DMK. He said, “The news that Mr. Selvakumar, District Secretary of Sivagangai @BJP4Tamilnadu Cooperative Division, was hacked to death by anti-social elements last night is very shocking. My deepest condolences to his bereaved family. I assure you that @BJP4Tamilnadu will support them in this difficult time.”

BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla also condemned the violence and blamed the ruling DMK. He said, “The law and order situation in Tamil Nadu is going from bad to worse. After the brutal hacking of BSP leader K Armstrong, a dalit leader, that took place at the beginning of July. In the last three days, we have seen three consecutive hackings and political murders take place–one from the BJP, one from AIADMK and one from Congress. This shows that law & order are out of the control of MK Stalin.”