Overview

• The BJP leader shared a 1.02-minute video on X that he says shows a DMK local representative attacking a resident.
• Annamalai identified the accused as Tiruvarur ward councillor Purushothaman, alleging the assault followed an objection to placing a party banner outside the home.
• He wrote that "from ministers to councillors, goondaism is DMK’s political culture" and accused the party of thriving on violence.
• Reports noted no immediate response from the ruling DMK to the allegation.
• The coverage did not cite independent verification of the video or report any official investigation at this stage.