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CPI Candidate's Vehicle Blocked for CM's Arrival! Administrators Warn Police
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News18•04-10-2026, 16:02
CPI Candidate's Vehicle Blocked for CM's Arrival! Administrators Warn Police
- •By-elections in Dharapuram and Maragatham constituencies conclude campaigning today.
- •In Dharapuram, CPI candidate Lakshmanan's campaign vehicle was stopped for Chief Minister Vijay's arrival.
- •Earlier, Nadaga candidate Karthiga's vehicle was also blocked during the CM's arrival, leading to 200 arrests.
- •CPI party members argued with police and chanted slogans condemning the force.
- •Party administrators warned police to remember that the government runs with CPI's support.
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Tension arose when police stopped the campaign vehicle of CPI candidate Lakshmanan and blocked the vehicle of a Nadaga candidate for the Chief Minister's arrival, leading to arguments and protests.
A total of 200 people, including Nadaga candidate Karthiga and party members, were arrested and detained in a private hall after attempting to stage a road blockade.
CPI administrators angrily stated that the police should remember the current government is running with the support of the CPI.
