Vanathi Srinivasan seeks Tamil Nadu CM’s intervention in incident of woman village panchayat president being prevented from discharging duties

Villupuram district leader Vanathi Srinivasan from the BJP demanded intervention from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and Social Justice Minister Vanni Arasu following an incident in which village panchayat president Malarvizhi was repeatedly prevented from performing her duties. Malarvizhi, 50, is a Scheduled Caste member and woman who served as the panchayat president of Kodunkal in Villupuram district.

According to a media report, she attempted to take her own life at the Villupuram Collector office on August 31. Srinivasan expressed shock over the situation, stating it highlighted the oppression faced by Scheduled Castes and women upon rising to power. She noted that Malarvizhi's denial of the panchayat president's chair and her attempted suicide in Villupuram Collector office premises reflected the status of social justice.

The report also mentioned that the panchayat president had been seen at the Villupuram Collector office premises on August 31. Those seeking help for suicidal thoughts can contact the State's health helpline at 104, Tele-MANAS at 14416, and Sneha's suicide prevention helpline at 044-24640050.