T.N. Deputy Speaker faces row over alleged assault of Thuraiyur resident for complaining about civic issue
A clip of a video showing the alleged assault went viral on social media platforms. The video, shot in the dark, shows a man assaulting another but does not show their faces clearly
Tamil Nadu Deputy Speaker M. Ravishankar faced controversy on November 9, 2026, after a video surfaced showing a local resident, Karthick Kumar, alleging he was assaulted by Ravishankar for complaining about a civic issue. Police stated they had not received any complaint regarding the incident, which reportedly occurred on November 8, 2026, night.
In the video, a man is seen assaulting another person while questioning their village, though faces are not clearly visible. The Thuraiyur resident claimed he was the one being assaulted and told reporters that he sought help to address drinking water shortages and other issues in his locality. Kumar subsequently posted videos denoting the assault and claimed he was threatened and forced to retract his statement. The Deputy Speaker remained silent on the allegations, and attempts to reach him were unsuccessful.
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