Tamil Nadu, Nov. 9 -- A fresh controversy has erupted after a man who was allegedly assaulted by Tamil Nadu Assembly Deputy Speaker and Thuraiyur MLA Ravi Shankar released another video on social media, claiming that he was threatened and forced to record a video supporting the legislator's version of the incident.

The incident reportedly occurred when Karthik Kumar, a resident of Kannabiran Colony in Thuraiyur, approached Ravi Shankar, who resides in Mannachanallur, to complain about drinking water shortages and garbage accumulation in his locality.

A video showing the Deputy Speaker allegedly assaulting Karthik Kumar and chasing him away went viral on social media on Sunday. In the video, Karthik Kumar was heard repeatedly saying that...