Burning of Rahul Gandhi in effigy sparks tension in Sirkazhi
Tension arose in Sirkazhi after DMK youth wing members burned an effigy of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a protest. The demonstration was aimed at condemning the Congress party for allegedly burning a resolution from a recent meeting. Police intervened as the situation escalated, leading to temporary traffic disruption on a main road.
- ▪Members of the DMK youth wing burned an effigy of Rahul Gandhi during a protest.
- ▪The protest was organized to denounce Congress leaders for their actions at a recent meeting.
- ▪Police attempted to control the situation as tensions rose between protesters and law enforcement.
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Tension prevailed near the new bus stand in Sirkazhi on Sunday (May 24, 2026) after members of the DMK youth wing allegedly burnt Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in effigy during a protest condemning the Congress party.According to police, the protest was organised by the DMK youth wing to denounce Congress leaders for allegedly burning copies of a resolution passed at a recent State youth wing meeting. District Youth Wing organiser Marudhu led the demonstration, while town DMK secretary Subbarayan and West Union secretary Prabhakaran were present.During the protest, DMK cadre raised slogans against the Congress and suddenly set fire to an effigy of Mr. Gandhi on the road.
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