MPs Thigambaram, Velu Kumar clash during live debate

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Colombo, August 20 - MPs Palani Thigambaram and Velu Kumar of the Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) got into a fight during a live debate on a local TV show.

The video shows the two MPs exchanging harsh words, which escalate into a physical altercation. The TV staff promptly intervened to separate the duo.

Recently, MP Velu Kumar announced his support for President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the upcoming Presidential election while MP Thigambaram, along with TPA leader Mano Ganesan, pledged support to Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa.

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Yoga Tuesday, 20 August 2024 09:30 PM

Typical Tamil Nadu culture. Not Surprising

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Don banju Wednesday, 21 August 2024 05:55 AM

When did you think the rest of the country were civilised

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Yohan Tuesday, 20 August 2024 09:35 PM

Following the Premadasa leaders tactics?

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Mahi Maama Tuesday, 20 August 2024 09:41 PM

Alleged bribery took by Velu Kumar has consequences but it should be settle in a court of law and not by beating the fellow. Voters are very upset about the unethical behavior of their elected representatives of the parliament but they (these rogue politicians) are human too and their greed and temptations are the main reasons why hoodlums, ruffians hoodlums get to the parliament and thereafter vie to be the president, prime minister or a minister.

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EACH ONE OF US HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE FOR WHO WE THINK FIT TO TAKE THE COUNTRY AND ITS PEOPLE FORWARD Tuesday, 20 August 2024 09:50 PM

WHY GO INTO PHYSICAL ALTERCATION, LET EACH ONE SUPPORT WHO THEY WANT, THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT ALL SUPPORTERS WILL FOLLOW THEIR LEADERS, GONE ARE THE DAYS OF DOING SO AFTER THE COUNTRY WAS BROUGHT TO ITS KNEES BY A CORRUPT BUNCH OF SELF SEEKING POLITICIANS.

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Practical Citizen Tuesday, 20 August 2024 09:53 PM

Upcountry people will definitly reject Digambaram and his colision in the upcoming presidential election

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Rip Winkle Tuesday, 20 August 2024 09:57 PM

Who threw the first punch, and who got beaten up the most?

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Ravanan Tuesday, 20 August 2024 10:59 PM

Following the Ranil's leaders tactics?

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Raj Tuesday, 20 August 2024 11:35 PM

Remove the police security provided to these MPs as them seem to have the courage to handle any threats! At least we can save some public funds.

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R Tuesday, 20 August 2024 11:38 PM

Excellent work being master debated by unelected master debating president who can turn himself on his back before election.

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Kumara Tuesday, 20 August 2024 11:57 PM

History tells us neither Presidential can or will resolve the Tamils request for a longstanding political demand based on equality and dignity for minority communities. So why you guys go for a physical violence on a live TV debate and embrass the people who you represent.

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Islander Wednesday, 21 August 2024 01:38 AM

MP Velu Kumar is at the right side of the solution for the country. Which one is Velu?

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Kevin Wednesday, 21 August 2024 02:13 AM

The election contest is between candidates of a different community.

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mina Wednesday, 21 August 2024 04:46 AM

wonder where is Vadivel? in the morning he was with Sajith at night he is with Ranil

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Ignatius Rasiah Wednesday, 21 August 2024 05:23 AM

Arranged fight. No fistcuffs. Just embracing each other. I expected more. Did not make my day. Hopefully the Sinhala pollies will do a better job. Otherwise elections are boring.

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Kasun Wednesday, 21 August 2024 07:51 AM

Violence is in their DNA. This is the trait of these invaders that brought 30 years of violence and destruction on Sri Lanka.

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Ashokan Wednesday, 21 August 2024 10:31 AM

where did your ancestors come from Kasun-Washington DC or Paris? You race was thrown out from the same country for failure The 30 year war was perpetuated by a different community not the community these two represent-Get educated mate

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Jude Wednesday, 21 August 2024 08:49 AM

That's Raw live reality TV.

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Shakeel Wednesday, 21 August 2024 08:55 AM

Velu Kumar seemed to have jumped ship for perks. He was present in their party signing up alliance with Sajith but turned up later to support RW. It's clear some monetary dividends at works.

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Terrence K Wednesday, 21 August 2024 09:22 AM

Today what has happened is each one wants to rattle what they know and what they can do. It is not necessary because what you know is within yourself and try to give a patient hearing to others views and act accordingly. After all both of you have been in the same boat enjoying each others company so why this infighting because one has changed his leanings. As the saying goes Live and let live!!!!!

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Grace Wednesday, 21 August 2024 10:42 AM

Guilible, poor illiterate estate voters will give them a heroic welcome.

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Karalasingam Sivalingam Wednesday, 21 August 2024 02:18 PM

Ugly behavior, how can people vote for this kind of politicians, police should investigate and take appropriate action.

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Gayan Wednesday, 21 August 2024 02:57 PM

This is part of their culture.

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