Erode(East) bypolls 2025| Action sought against Seeman and NTK cadre

Alleging that Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) cadre had threatened her during the election campaign, independent candidate S. Vennila, along with May 17 Movement coordinator Thirumurugan Gandhi and a few other supporters, staged a sit-in protest on the Corporation Central Office premises on Sunday evening. 

She alleged that while campaigning on Sakthi Road in the Erode (East) Assembly constituency, the NTK cadre allegedly threatened her with wooden logs and other materials. She expressed concerns about her safety and demanded action against the NTK cadre. Additionally, she called for action against NTK chief coordinator Seeman, accusing him of continuing to make derogatory remarks against Dravidar Kazhagam founder ‘Periyar’ E.V. Ramasamy.

The protest lasted for 30 minutes and the police held talks with the protesters. Following this, the protest was withdrawn, and she submitted a petition to election officials.