TN Dalit woman panchayat chief made to sit on floor by deputy

CUDDALORE: A woman Dalit panchayat president in the district was allegedly humiliated by the vice president, who did not allow her to sit on a chair at meetings or hoist the national flag, drawing widespread condemnation from political parties.
Police are on the lookout for the vice president Mohan Raj, while suspended panchayat secretary Sinduja and a ward member R Sugumar have been arrested, a senior police official said, adding the latter has been held for offences including intimidation.
The alleged disgraceful event that led to an outrage, came to light after a photograph of S Rajeswari, president of Therku Thittai village under Mel Buvanagiri Panchayat Union sitting on the floor at a meeting and others on chairs went viral, prompting authorities to swing into action. “We will take a statement from her, investigate and appropriate action will be taken,” said Police Superintendent M Sree Abhinav.