In a somber turn at a TVK political gathering in Salem, Tamil Nadu, a 37-year-old man suffered a fatal heart attack right in the midst of the event on Friday. Siraj, a North Indian migrant laborer with a history of cardiac problems including recent surgery, collapsed suddenly among the throngs at KVP Garden.
The crowd was electric, awaiting speeches from Vijay, the charismatic leader transitioning from silver screen to political arena. As Siraj keeled over near Sheelanaickenpatty, bystanders sprang into action, ferrying him to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Local police swiftly filed a report, probing the matter but attributing it initially to health complications. Security remained robust, and medical teams on site ensured the program continued seamlessly post-incident.
Vijay seized the moment in his fiery oration, positioning TVK as a fresh force against entrenched corruption. He slammed the DMK for blocking venues, calling it a desperate bid to curb his party’s surge while rivals operated unchecked.
‘Grab the cash they dangle – it’s yours anyway. But mark the whistle on your ballot,’ he exhorted, spotlighting TVK’s election symbol. To detractors mocking his lack of governance experience, Vijay retorted sharply: ‘Career politicians excel at plundering treasuries; we bring integrity.’
Evoking the journeys of iconic figures – Annadurai, MGR, Jayalalithaa – he reminded everyone that true leaders emerge from conviction, not resumes. ‘Sincerity towards the masses trumps all,’ Vijay concluded, leaving the audience invigorated.
This episode underscores the intense energy of Tamil Nadu’s political scene, where passion runs high even amid personal tragedies.