Erode Corporation Meeting Disrupted by DMK and TVK Councillor Clash
Heated exchange between DMK, TVK councillors disrupts Erode Corporation meeting
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Tensions escalated during the Erode Corporation Council meeting on May 26, 2026, when councillors from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) clashed over the installation of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's portrait. The meeting was marked by heated exchanges and police presence.
- 01Four councillors recently switched allegiance to the TVK from AIADMK and Congress.
- 02A portrait of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay was contested for placement in the Mayor's chamber.
- 03The DMK holds a majority in the Corporation and opposed the portrait's installation.
- 04TVK councillors threatened to install the portrait themselves if no decision was made within a week.
- 05Police were deployed outside the meeting hall due to the escalating tensions.
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The Erode Corporation Council meeting on May 26, 2026, was disrupted by a confrontation between councillors from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). The conflict arose when four councillors, who recently joined the TVK, attempted to install a portrait of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in the Mayor's chamber, leading to objections from DMK members who claimed a majority in the council. The TVK councillors insisted on placing the portrait, resulting in a heated argument. The Mayor, S. Nagarathinam, indicated that a decision would be reached within a week after consulting with other Mayors. Following the altercation, TVK councillors threatened to install the portrait themselves if no action was taken. The meeting resumed after the commotion was controlled, with discussions on ward-related issues continuing amidst police presence outside the venue.
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The conflict highlights the political tensions within the Erode Corporation, affecting governance and decision-making.
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