TVK Worker Sexually Harasses A Widow In Chennai; Expelled From Vijay's Party

A local functionary of the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has gone into hiding after being booked for the alleged sexual harassment of a woman in Alandur. The incident has forced the TVK to swiftly expel the leader and has sparked a fierce political row over women's safety under Chief Minister Vijay's administration.

The case came to light after the manager of a women's fitness center in Alandur lodged a formal complaint with the St. Thomas Mount police against Vembuli, the TVK Alandur North area secretary.

According to the reports, the complainant, a woman living alone after the demise of her husband, alleged that Vembuli repeatedly harassed and pressured her to comply with his demands to retain her position at the fitness facility. She further stated that the accused frequently turned up at her residence late at night, causing her immense distress.

Based on her statement, the St. Thomas Mount police registered a case under the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act. Police stated that an investigation is underway and a manhunt has been launched to trace Vembuli, who is currently absconding.

தவெக ஆலந்தூர் வடக்கு பகுதிச் செயலாளர் வேம்புலி என்ற நபர், கணவரை இழந்து தனியே வசிக்கும் பெண்ணின் வீடு புகுந்து, பாலியல் அத்துமீறலில் ஈடுபட்டுள்ள செய்தி, மிகுந்த அதிர்ச்சி அளிக்கிறது.

பெண்களின் பாதுகாப்பு குறித்து தவெக தலைவர் முதலமைச்சர் திரு @TVKVijayHQ அவர்கள் கூறிவரும்… pic.twitter.com/2h3IJKXZw2

— K.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) June 12, 2026

As news of the police case broke, the TVK distanced itself from the controversy. Chennai Suburban TVK District Secretary Saravanan announced that Vembuli has been stripped of all party responsibilities and removed from the primary membership of the TVK for engaging in conduct that brought severe disrepute to the party.

The incident immediately triggered sharp criticism, with former Tamil Nadu BJP Chief K. Annamalai launching a scathing attack on the government on social media platform X.

Annamalai stated that the reality on the ground stands in stark contrast to the safety assurances repeatedly made by the Chief Minister:

"The incident in which a person named Vembuli... entered the home of a woman living alone after losing her husband and engaged in sexual assault is deeply shocking. Crimes against women that occurred during the DMK regime have not diminished in the current administration either. Where does this audacity come from?"

The former BJP leader urged Chief Minister Vijay to ensure that political backing does not shield individuals involved in anti-social activities and demanded the strictest possible action against the perpetrator.