**Puducherry MLA Accuses Minister of Political Harassment and Surveillance**
In a shocking revelation, Puducherry legislator Chandira Priyanga has leveled serious allegations against a fellow Minister, accusing them of political harassment and surveillance. While she has chosen not to disclose the Minister’s identity, her claims have raised significant concerns about the political climate in the Union Territory.
In a selfie video shared publicly, Priyanga, an MLA from the All India NR Congress (AINRC), stated that she is being monitored, with her phone details allegedly being accessed for political motives. She expressed her frustration after a senior officer dismissed her complaints with sarcasm, suggesting that she should “transfer (her) properties and will to someone else in case anything happened” to her.
Priyanga asserted, “You don’t want a woman to come up on her own. If she does, you will humiliate her and make sure she leaves while fearing politics. My father didn’t teach me this kind of politics. I am making this video because you think anything that you do will go unquestioned.” She further claimed that her safety is compromised, stating, “I know you are spying on me from the time I leave my house. What will happen to a common man if an MLA and a former Minister like me is being tortured like this? No matter what you do, nothing will happen to me.”
Additionally, Priyanga mentioned that she recently received summons regarding an illegally placed cutout in a public area, which she believes was orchestrated by the Minister as a means of harassment. She clarified that the cutout may have been installed by her party supporters without her knowledge.
Chandira Priyanga made history in 2021 by becoming the first woman to serve as a minister in Puducherry in over 40 years, overseeing portfolios such as scheduled caste welfare, transport, and art and culture in the N. Rangasamy-led coalition cabinet. However, she resigned in 2023, citing issues of “caste and gender discrimination.”
As the situation unfolds, the implications of these allegations could have far-reaching effects on the political landscape in Puducherry.
**FAQ**
**What are the allegations made by Chandira Priyanga?**
Chandira Priyanga has accused a fellow Minister of political harassment and surveillance, claiming that her phone details are being accessed for political reasons.
