AIADMK functionary dies by suicide after being 'distressed' over successive poll setbacks

Before his death, he posted a video message on social media in which he expressed deep disappointment over the party's recent electoral performance.

A 32-year-old AIADMK functionary allegedly died by suicide in Thiruppanandal in Thanjavur district, reportedly distressed over the party's repeated electoral setbacks.

The deceased, identified as K A S Mahendran, served as the Joint Secretary of the AIADMK Thanjavur East Traders Wing. He is survived by his wife and their one-year-old child.

Before his death on Sunday, Mahendran posted a video message on social media in which he expressed deep disappointment over the party's recent electoral performance.

In the video, he appealed to leaders and workers across various AIADMK factions to put aside their differences and unite under the leadership of party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) to revive and strengthen the party.

Following the incident, Thiruppanandal police recovered the body and sent it to the Government Hospital in Thiruppanandal for post-mortem examination.

Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the matter.

Meanwhile, AIADMK general secretary Palaniswami is expected to visit Thiruppanandal to pay his respects to Mahendran and offer condolences to the bereaved family.