Man throws mud at Tamil Nadu minister Ponmudy during visit to landslide-hit Villupuram village
Wednesday, 4 December 2024 During his visit to Iruvelpattu village impacted by Cyclone Fengal, Tamil Nadu forest minister K Ponmudy had mud hurled at him by an unidentified man. Despite the disruption, the minister, accompanied by his son and other officials, continued to distribute aid. Opposition party involvement is suspected, with BJP criticising the state government’s handling of the situation.
Cyclone Fengal made landfall over Tamil Nadu's coastal regions, leaving behind widespread devastation. The powerful storm caused severe flooding, uprooted trees, collapsed buildings, and led to massive power outages, killing at least 19 people. Areas like Villupuram, Cuddalore, and Puducherry were...
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Residents of Aragandapuram in Tamil Nadu protested during forest minister K Ponmudy's visit, hurling mud at him due to inadequate flood relief. The protest, held... IndiaTimes