TVK MLA Arul Vignesh denies charges of sending obscene messages to Kallakurichi Collector

Kallakurichi MLA C. Arul Vignesh

C. Arul Vignesh, the ruling TVK legislator in Tamil Nadu representing the reserved constituency of Kallakurichi, on Tuesday (November 10, 2026) denied sending any inappropriate WhatsApp message to Kallakurichi District Collector Padmaja, a charge that was levelled against him by some Opposition party leaders.

Speaking to reporters in Kallakurichi on Tuesday (November 10, 2026), the TVK legislator said the allegations made against him on social media was part of the “dirty politics” played by the Opposition.

“Everyone came to know about the rumours spread through social media. I have always maintained high respect for government officers. False messages are being spread against me on social media,” he said.

He was responding to questions on DMK MP Kanimozhi’s charge against him of sending obscene messages to the Collector and visiting her residence in an inebriated state.

Dismissing the charge, the legislator said the Collector’s bungalow was always guarded and under CCTV surveillance. “How could I enter such a guarded place. I am ready to undergo blood test to prove that I have not done anything wrong. The charges are orchestrated to defame me and the ruling party,” the MLA said.

To a question on the motive of those raising charges against him, the legislator claimed he had pointed out the real estate interest behind the construction of the bus stand in Kallakurichi. “I have complained to the Chief Minister about the real estate interest of people in the construction of the bus stand. The bus stand is almost 5km away from the town. This could be the reason for raising false charges against me,” he claimed.

In a related development, TVK president and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is expected to hold a key meeting with all MLAs on Wednesday. According to sources, the party has called a meeting at the party office in Panaiyur on Wednesday at around 11 a.m. Mr. Vijay, TVK general secretary and Minister for Water Resources N. Anand, and senior office-bearers of the party are likely to address the meeting. All MLAs have been asked to participate.

Sources said though the meeting’s agenda had not been intimated, the party was likely to issue instructions on their conduct. This comes amid recent incidents allegedly involving Mr. Arul Vignesh and Thuraiyur MLA M. Ravishankar, who is also the Deputy Speaker. Mr. Ravishankar was allegedly involved in a controversy over assaulting a local resident who raised a civic issue with him.