Archive · 20 Aug 2025
TVK Supporter Dies, Flagpole Collapses Before Conference
A supporter of a political party, TVK, died after accidentally touching a live wire while putting up party flags for a conference.
The supporter was 19 years old.
Separately, a large flagpole at the conference venue collapsed, fortunately without injuries.
These events occurred in Tamil Nadu.
The police are looking into the death.
The party leader has previously warned supporters to avoid dangerous actions.
A 19-year-old TVK party supporter died of electrocution while putting up flags.
The incident occurred in Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, ahead of a TVK conference.
A 100-foot flagpole at the conference venue collapsed, landing on a car.
No injuries resulted from the flagpole collapse.
Police are investigating the electrocution death.
- Who
- Kaleeswaran, a 19-year-old TVK supporter, and party workers.
- What
- A TVK supporter died by electrocution while installing party flags, and a flagpole collapsed at a party conference.
- When
- The electrocution occurred on Wednesday; the flagpole collapsed before the conference.
- Where
- Srivilliputhur and Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Why
- The supporter was preparing for the party conference.
- Deceased
- Kaleeswaran
- Age
- 19
- Location of Electrocution
- Srivilliputhur
- Party
- Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)
- Conference Venue
- Madurai
- Flagpole Height
- 100 feet