Thiruvallur, July 5 -- The wife of slain Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Tamil Nadu chief K Armstrong, Porkodi Armstrong, launched the Tamil Maanila Bahujan Samaj party on Saturday, on her husband's first year death anniversary.

The newly formed party was launched at a memorial event held in the Pothur area of the Thiruvallur district on Saturday.

The emotionally charged event, which drew over 1,000 supporters, was conducted under tight police security, reflecting both the sentiment and tension surrounding the occasion. The party unveiled its official flag during the launch, featuring a blue background with an elephant holding a pen, signifying its Ambedkarite ideology with a focus on education, empowerment, and social justice.

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