TMJK Leader Alleges Confinement at Pudukottai Collectorate

Tamizhaga Makkal Jananayaga Katchi state president K.M. Shariff has alleged he was wrongfully confined in a room at the Pudukottai Collectorate during the Chief Minister's visit. Shariff, who contested as a TVK candidate, claimed he possessed a valid VIP pass to submit a petition regarding the opening of a local cashew nut unit. The incident has sparked local political controversy over the handling of political figures during high-profile governmental visits.