Chennai, March 31 -- Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader and candidate from Poonamallee Assembly constituency Prakash called the sexual harassment complaint filed against "false", stating that the woman was instigated by the members of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).

Speaking to ANI here, Prakash, also known as Kutty, denied all allegations. "This is a false complaint. I come from a poor family and belong to a marginalised community. Because of my hard work, TVK leader Vijay appointed me as the district secretary of the party. Now, I have been announced as the candidate for the Poonamallee constituency," he said.

He further alleged that his political rise had triggered opposition. "Unable to tolerate this, a woman named Sangeetha...