PMK founder S. Ramadoss’ personal secretary, P. Swaminathun, who filed his nomination as a candidate for the Rajya Sabha biennial elections representing the party was allegedly attacked in Chennai on Friday. Mr. Swaminathun said he was attacked on Anna Salai (Near TVS) by two men while he was returning home from the Secretariat, where the nomination papers were scrutinised. He further said the attack resulted in injuries to his face. Blaming the rival PMK faction leaders for the attack, Mr. Swaminathun has sought protection from the Director General of Police. Published – March 06, 2026 09:28 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Watch: India and Gulf War | Pragmatic silence over Principles? | Worldview Telangana police to launch ‘Stand with Her’ campaign urging men to take responsibility for women’s safety