TVK MLA causes a flutter, upset at Congress MP getting to light the lamp ahead of him at community baby shower ceremony in Tiruchi

TVK Tiruverumbur MLA Navalpattu S. Viji tried to get hold of the candle held by Congress MP Christopher Tilak at a ‘Samuthaya Valaikappu’ in Tiruchi on Monday (October 6, 2026). | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s Tiruverumbur MLA, Navalpattu S. Viji, caused a flutter when he seemingly tried to take away a candle from Congress Rajya Sabha Member Christopher Tilak while he was about to light a traditional lamp at a ‘Samuthaya Valaikappu’ (community baby shower) organised here on Monday (October 6, 2026) by the Department of Social Welfare.

Upset at Mr. Tilak being handed the candle ahead of him, after HR&CE Minister S. Ramesh, the District Collector, and other TVK MLAs had lit the lamp, Mr. Viji tried to get hold of the candle held by the MP, while gesticulating and making a point. In the melee, the wax candle with flame fell down. Mr. Ramesh and officials quickly intervened and pacified Mr. Viji and asked him to light the lamp.