In a major embarrassment for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the party’s MLA Arul Vignesh is facing accusations of sending obscene messages to Kallakurichi District Collector JE Padmaja. The accusations have stirred a political storm as the opposition is demanding action against the MLA.
The accusations regarding the TVK MLA reportedly emerged through recent unverified social media reports. The MLA is accused of sending vulgar messages on WhatsApp to the collector and visiting her residence in an inebriated state. The legislator has, however, categorically denied the accusations.
On Monday (November 9, 2026), MK MP Kanimozhi also flagged concerns about the safety of women in the state in light of accusations by the TVK MLA. “Reports are circulating on social media that TVK MLA Arul Vignesh sent obscene text messages to the District Collector of Kallakurichi, went to the collector’s home while drunk and harassed them, and that a dedicated security officer was subsequently assigned to the collector,” Kanimozhi said.
“Under this incompetent TVK administration, law and order has broken down across Tamil Nadu, with murders, robberies and other crimes occurring one after another. Now, a TVK MLA has left even the District Collector without protection. In that case, what protection does the Chief Secretary think he can provide this collector simply by assigning a dedicated security officer? Chief Minister @TVKVijayHQ, what are you going to say in response to this?” she added, demanding answers from CM Joseph Vijay.
கள்ளக்குறிச்சி மாவட்ட ஆட்சியருக்குத் தவெக சட்டமன்ற உறுப்பினர் அருள் விக்னேஷ் ஆபாசக் குறுஞ்செய்தி அனுப்பியதாகவும், மதுபோதையில் அவரது வீட்டுக்கே சென்று தொந்தரவு செய்ததாகவும், இதைத் தொடர்ந்து ஆட்சியருக்குத் தனிப் பாதுகாப்பு அதிகாரி நியமிக்கப்பட்டதாகவும் சமூக வலைதளங்களில் செய்திகள் வருகின்றன. இந்தத் திறனற்ற தவெக ஆட்சியில், தமிழ்நாடு முழுவதும் கொலை, கொள்ளை என அடுத்தடுத்து நடக்கும் குற்றச்சம்பவங்களால் சட்டம் ஒழுங்கு சீர்கெட்டுவிட்டது. இப்போது தவெக எம்.எல்.ஏ. ஒருவரால் மாவட்ட ஆட்சியருக்கே பாதுகாப்பு இல்லாத நிலை ஏற்பட்டுள்ளது. அப்படியிருக்க, தனிப் பாதுகாப்பு அதிகாரியை நியமிப்பதன் மூலம் மட்டும் தலைமைச் செயலாளர் அந்த ஆட்சியருக்கு என்ன பாதுகாப்பைக் கொடுத்துவிடப் போகிறார்? முதலமைச்சர் @TVKVijayHQ அவர்களே, இதற்கு என்ன பதில் சொல்லப் போகிறீர்கள்?
— Kanimozhi (கனிமொழி) (@KanimozhiDMK) November 9, 2026
The DMK has submitted a petition to the concerned Superintendent of Police seeking protection for the District Collector and other female officials. The party has also demanded an inquiry to determine if the accusations against the TVK MLA are true.
Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu | DMK submits petition to SP seeking protection for Collector, Women officials, DMK MLA Vasantham Karthikeyan says, "… We have personally submitted a representation to the Kallakurichi Superintendent of Police, urging an inquiry into whether the alleged obscene messages were actually sent. If the allegations are found to be true, stringent action must be taken against those responsible."
— ANI (@ANI) November 10, 2026
MLA Vignesh has, however, categorically denied the accusations against him. Speaking to the media, the MLA said that he was being targeted with “dirty politics”. “Everyone came to know of the rumours. I am clearly saying that I have not done anything. Rumours are rumours. It is not true. MP (DMK MP Kanimozhi) alleged that I did this. The Collector’s bungalow has security guards and CCTV. How can I enter there?” the MLA said.
#WATCH | Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu: On allegations against him of sending an inappropriate message to Kallakurichi Collector over WhatsApp, TVK MLA Arul Vignesh says, "Everyone came to know of the rumours. I am clearly saying that I have not done anything. Rumours are rumours. It is not true. MP (DMK MP Kanimozhi) alleged that I did this. The Collector’s bungalow has security guards and CCTV. How can I enter there?..I come from a normal family. I am here because of the people, CM C. Joseph Vijay and TVK. So, I have a responsibility. So, don’t spread such rumours…I am ready to go undergo test, I did not do anything like this. Don’t do this dirty politics. We are here to serve people, not to answer such rumours."
— ANI (@ANI) November 10, 2026
“I come from a normal family. I am here because of the people, CM C. Joseph Vijay and TVK. So, I have a responsibility. So, don’t spread such rumours…I am ready to go undergo test, I did not do anything like this. Don’t do this dirty politics. We are here to serve people, not to answer such rumours,” he added, refuting the accusations.
Responding to the issue, TVK leader Raj Mohan said the government would conduct a thorough investigation into the matter if the collector files a complaint.
