Suicide Over Freebies: ‘Forced Murder’ Allegation Sparks Political Outrage in Tamil Nadu After Dalit Woman’s Death | India News
‘Murder’: TVK, BJP target DMK after woman commits suicide over election freedom
Tamilga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Adhav Arjuna on Thursday condemned the death of a 25-year-old Dalit woman in Tiruchirappalli and alleged that it was “forced”. murder“And the demand for a CBI probe, against it as the political backlash intensified DMK on the incident.“This is a deeply disturbing incident that raises serious concerns about the safety and dignity of women,” Arjuna, general secretary for campaign management of TVK and candidate for Villivakkam, told ANI reporters. “It’s not suicide, it’s forced murder.”Arjuna alleged that Chief Minister MK Stalin and Deputy CM Udayanidhi Stalin pressured the Trichy police to delete the official statement of the case.“We question why information related to this case, including official police statements, has reportedly been removed. If such steps take place, it raises concerns about transparency and is done as Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and DYCM Udayanidhi Stalin put pressure on the Trichy police department,” he said.“We are going to file for the CBI in the High Court on Sindhuza’s case,” Arjuna added, also announcing plans to approach the Chief Election Commissioner in Delhi.Arjuna accused the state government of ignoring the woman’s complaint and claimed that the DMK cadre attacked her.“Sindhuja is of a different caste. She is not OBC or BC. DMK is always against Dalit people. DMK office-bearers completely ignored her and used unparliamentary words against Sindhuja. Initially, DMK union secretaries attacked Sindhuja,” he said.“We are ashamed. In Tamil Nadu, no actors and senior leaders have spoken about this Sindhuja murder. We want justice. Income tax and ED are still calm and not active,” he added.Also read: Woman assaulted by DMK workers commits suicide in Tamil Nadu
victory, BJP Leaders condemn DMK
On April 15, TVK leader and actor Vijay X posted in Tamil: “Heartbreaking news of a sister’s suicide in Trichy Mannachannallur due to DMK’s Rs 8,000 coupon drama, a report that sends chills down the spine.”He alleged that the DMK was using “anti-democratic” means to “fool the people and win” the 2026 assembly elections.“Today, while these anti-democratic Rs 8,000 coupons are being distributed, unable to bear the obscenities of DMK members, a sister in Mannachannallur, Trichy ended her life due to mental anguish – does this news not stir your conscience, Stalin sir?” Posted by Vijay.BJP state president Naynar Nagentharan termed the incident as “absolutely shocking”, while former state president K. Annamalai said DMK supporters “assaulted” and used “foul language” against the woman.
Arjuna objects to the alleged disbursement of money
Arjun also objected to the alleged distribution of money during the election, saying he would lodge a complaint with Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik.Attempts to sway elections with money will not succeed. The people of Tamil Nadu want change, and their democratic choice will prevail,” he said.
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Sindhuja, 25, a Dalit woman from Vajaikattai village in Manchanallur, committed suicide on April 14. Police said that DMK workers refused to give him gifts during the election campaign, pulled his hair, used vulgar language and assaulted him with a broom on the night of April 13.The next day, she pushed her husband out of the house, locked the door and committed suicide. Nine people have been charged and six arrested.Tamil Nadu will go to polls in a single phase on April 23, counting on May 4. The main contest is between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance and the AIADMK-led NDA with the BJP and PMK as allies.
