Chaos broke out at an MDMK meeting in Satur after journalist was assaulted and cameras seized while filming empty chairs during party chief Vaiko's hour-long speech. As attendees began leaving, Vaiko allegedly directed party members to stop journalists from capturing the half-empty venue. Several media personnel were manhandled, with at least two regional reporters injured. Vaiko’s son, Durai Vaiko, called the incident unfortunate but blamed a power cut that disrupted catering services for the audience's early exit. The ruling ally DMK has so far remained silent, offering no response or condemnation.
