Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) member Ajitha Agnel was moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) due to deteriorating health following a reported suicide attempt earlier in the week. Ajitha, a prominent party worker from Thoothukudi, was hospitalized after allegedly taking about 15 sleeping pills at her home.
Sources revealed that Ajitha was in significant emotional distress after not being selected as the Thoothukudi Central district secretary in the new party structure. She expressed disappointment over the appointment of Samuel Raj to the position, a decision made by TVK leader Vijay on December 23.
Ajitha, who claimed to have actively supported the party since its inception, openly criticized the appointment and questioned the qualifications of the newly appointed official. This led to a protest by Ajitha and her supporters at the TVK headquarters in Panaiyur, where they briefly halted Vijay’s vehicle and later staged a sit-in outside the party office.
The incident has drawn attention in political circles, underscoring signs of dissatisfaction among some grassroots members of the party. Ajitha’s family mentioned that she took the pills at her Thoothukudi residence following the incident and was initially taken to a private hospital, where her condition stabilized before deteriorating, necessitating her transfer to the ICU.
Hospital sources reported that Ajitha is currently under close medical supervision. This event occurs at a critical juncture for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, a relatively new political entity founded by actor-turned-politician Vijay earlier this year. The party, gearing up for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, has been concentrating on strengthening its organizational framework across districts.
The formation of TVK had attracted significant public interest, especially due to Vijay’s political messaging and commitment to providing a corruption-free option to existing parties. However, internal disagreements like this incident have raised concerns about organizational unity as the party readies for an expanded political role.
This occurrence also brings back memories of the tragic stampede during a TVK function in Karur on September 27 this year, resulting in the loss of 41 lives and injuries to numerous individuals. This incident put the party under public scrutiny regarding crowd control and internal coordination. As Ajitha receives medical care, the incident has sparked broader conversations in political circles about internal democracy, cadre management, and the challenges faced by grassroots workers in rapidly growing political movements.
