His statement has come when the party has been accused of supporting 'Karuppar Kuttam', a Youtube channel that recently caught with controversy and outrage from the Hindu groups.

Idhayavarman, who contested from DMK party, was elected as the MLA of Thiruporur constituency in the by-elections that held in 2019.

However, according to the reports, legislator Vilwanathan had denied the allegations and maintained that the party man had carried his sandals without his knowledge.

Duraisamy was one of the DMK party's deputy general secretaries and he had previously served as an MP and as Deputy Speaker of Tamil Nadu Legislative assembly.

Arasu has been representing Cheyyur constituency in the assembly. Cheyyur sits on the Chengalpattu district, which has been one of the worst-affected COVID-19 districts in Tamil Nadu.

Amit Shah has been eyeing to enhance the party's base in Tamil Nadu amid the health crisis and larger dissents for the ruling ADMK party from the opposition and people on handling the outbreak.

Amid the lockdown, his birthday party had seen the presence of 150 guests along with Gunasekaran's wife who, according to the police, is vice-chairman of Gummidipoondi Union.

According to the reports, DMK has lost four MLAs in the span of one year - Radhamani - Vikkravandi MLA, Kathavarayan - Gudiyatham - KKP Samy - Thiruvottiyur, and Anbazhagan - Chepauk.

The legislator was presented with severe acute respiratory distress and he was tested positive for the virus at the time of admission. 

The state health department has appealed to the elderly people and people with co-morbid conditions to stay vigilant and adhere to the guidelines.