{
  "id": 20029898,
  "title": "AIADMK to protest seeking action against Deputy Speaker in Thuraiyur ‘assault’ incident",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/aiadmk-to-protest-seeking-action-against-deputy-speaker-in-thuraiyur",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T18:52:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/aiadmk-to-protest-seeking-action-against-deputy-speaker-in-thuraiyur-assault-incident/article71702408.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The AIADMK plans to protest on November 18, seeking action against Deputy Speaker M. Ravisankar of Thuraiyur, following an alleged incident where he allegedly assaulted a social activist. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami claimed that Ravisankar subjected the activist, Karthik Kumar, to a \"brutal attack\" and \"verbal abuse.\" Palaniswami further alleged that Ravisankar threatened the activist again after evidence of the assault surfaced and coerced the victim into posting on social media denying the incident. The AIADMK leader described the behavior of TVK legislators as hooliganism, surpassing what is shown in films. Criticizing Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for his silence, Palaniswami announced a condemnation protest at 10 a.m. on Wednesday near the Anna Statue at Thuraiyur bus stand, demanding strict action against Ravisankar.",
  "summary": "Edappadi K. Palaniswami criticises Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for remaining silent on the issue",
  "key_points": [
    "AIADMK plans protest on November 18 against Deputy Speaker M. Ravisankar",
    "Alleged assault on social activist Karthik Kumar by Ravisankar",
    "AIADMK leader criticizes legislators' behavior as hooliganism"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}