RK Nagar bypoll: 1 injured in clashes between OPS, Dinakaran supporters
Chennai, April 9
Ahead of the bypoll in Chennai's RK Nagar, fresh clashes broke out between the supporters of O. Panneerselvam and TTV Dinakaran on Sunday, in which one person was injured.
The OPS faction candidate was allegedly attacked by a Dinakaran camp supporter. However, no key leaders were on the spot and the situation was contained immediately by security personnel.
On April 7, several people got injured after a clash broke out between the members of Sasikala and O. Panneerselvam factions of AIADMK in R K Nagar area, where bypoll is to be held on April 12.
During the clash, E. Madhusudhanan's car, a member of the Panneerselvam camp, was also damaged.
The AIADMK, which is now divided into two groups, has been witnessing political turmoil after the demise of former chief minister J. Jayalalithaa.
Earlier, both the factions also staked claim over the election symbol ‘Two Leaves’, where Sasikala camp moved the Election Commission challenging the use of party symbol by the Panneerselvam-led camp.
However, the Election Commission froze the election symbol and allotted two new symbols to both the factions.
“Neither of the two groups shall be permitted to use the ‘Two Leaves' symbol of the AIADMK,” the Election Commission stated. — ANI
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