US EditionVaiko Apologizes After MDMK Workers Clash with Journalists in Sattur
VIRUDHUNAGAR, TAMIL NADU, JUL 9 – Durai Vaiko expressed regret after MDMK workers assaulted journalists filming empty chairs, calling the incident unprecedented in the party's 31-year history, police reported no formal complaints yet.
- On July 9, 2025, during a public gathering of the MDMK in Sathur, Virudhunagar district, reporters present to document the event were physically attacked by party supporters while Vaiko was delivering his speech.
- The attacks followed Vaiko verbally abusing journalists and instructing cadres to seize their equipment after they filmed empty chairs during the event.
- Several journalists were injured, cameras and other equipment were damaged, and the injured received medical treatment at Sathur Government Hospital.
- MDMK expressed regret over the incident, with State Secretary Durai Vaiko describing it as an unusual occurrence in the party’s three-decade existence. Meanwhile, the Chennai Press Club criticized Vaiko’s behavior and called for legal proceedings against him and those involved.
- The incident sparked widespread condemnation, with calls for Vaiko to personally apologize and for strict police action against all involved in the assault.
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Vaiko Apologizes After MDMK Workers Clash with Journalists in Sattur
MDMK leader Durai Vaiko apologized for an altercation between party workers and journalists at a party event in Sattur, Tamil Nadu. Tensions arose when reporters filmed empty chairs, leading to the clash. Vaiko emphasized maintaining press freedom, while BJP criticized the incident, calling for accountability.
Journalists Attacked At MDMK Event In Tamil Nadu, Vaiko Accused Of 'Provoking Assault'; BJP Condemns Incident
In the aftermath, Durai Vaiko, MDMK State Secretary and son of the party chief, expressed regret and called the altercation with journalists “unfortunate and regrettable.”
Press bodies demand action against MDMK secretary for verbally abusing journalists
According to Chennai Press Club statement, Vaiyapuri Gopalsamy was speaking when some party cadres began to disperse. He started abusing the media personnel present who were recording the incident.
"Snatch Their Cameras": Journalists Roughed Up At MDMK Chief Vaiko's Event In Tamil Nadu
Journalists covering an MDMK meeting in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu were roughed up by party workers on Wednesday, after veteran leader and party chief Vaiko lashed out at mediapersons for filming empty chairs during the event.
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