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Vijay Fan's Suicide Attempt Highlights TVK Appointment Dispute
Gilli Kumaran has supported actor and politician C. Joseph Vijay for many years.
He joined Vijay's party, the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam, and worked during the election.
Kumaran wanted an organisational position in the party.
He said his requests were ignored and that other people were receiving important posts.
He made a video and drank poison mixed with a soft drink.
His friend found him and took him to a hospital.
Kumaran is being treated in intensive care.
The incident has worried supporters of the party in Thoothukudi.
Gilli Kumaran, a long-time Vijay fan and TVK worker, allegedly attempted suicide in Thoothukudi.
He consumed poison mixed with a soft drink and recorded a video explaining his distress.
Kumaran alleged that long-time fans were sidelined while party posts went to financially influential people and newcomers from other parties.
His friend Robin Raj took him to Thoothukudi Government Medical College Hospital, where he is receiving intensive care.
The incident follows an earlier alleged suicide attempt by a woman TVK functionary who later joined the DMK.
- Who
- Gilli Kumaran alias Muthukumaran, a long-time Vijay fan and TVK worker.
- What
- He allegedly attempted suicide by consuming poison mixed with a soft drink and recording a video about his grievances.
- Where
- Bhavani Nagar in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu; he was later taken to Thoothukudi Government Medical College Hospital.
- When
- On Monday night; the article does not specify the date.
- Why
- He alleged that long-time Vijay fans were being sidelined in party appointments while posts went to financially influential people and newcomers from other parties.
Key facts
- Person involved
- Gilli Kumaran alias Muthukumaran
- Party
- Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK)
- Occupation
- Van driver
- Fan association
- Kumaran has supported Vijay since 2000
- Medical condition
- He is undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit
- Hospital
- Thoothukudi Government Medical College Hospital
- Earlier incident
- A woman TVK functionary in Thoothukudi allegedly attempted suicide before the Assembly election and later joined the DMK
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