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DMK functionary dies before start of Stalin’s election rally in Erode

Senthil Kumaran / TNN / Apr 02, 2026, 20:49 IST
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DMK functionary dies before start of Stalin’s election rally in Erode
N V Ravichandran
ERODE: A DMK functionary collapsed and died an hour before chief minister MK Stalin's election rally started at Thindal in Erode on Thursday morning.The deceased has been identified as N V Ravichandran, 64, of Kamaraj Colony in Veerappanchatram. He was a party functionary in ward 23 of DMK’s Erode urban unit.
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While waiting for Stalin's arrival, Ravichandran collapsed. He was rushed to Erode Government Medical College and Hospital where doctors examined and declared him dead. "The cause of his death was a heart attack," said a doctor in the hospital told TOI.The Erode taluk police registered a case.

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About the AuthorSenthil Kumaran

V Senthil Kumaran is currently working as the Special Correspondent for The Times of India, focusing on the districts of Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, and Erode. As the sole representative for these five districts in Western Tamil Nadu, Senthil Kumaran covers a wide range of topics, including crime, education, and civic issues. He has exposed numerous scams and held several government officials accountable for their actions. In addition to his journalism work, he holds an MBA in Human Resources, an M.Sc. in Psychotherapy, and an LLB, along with a BA in English Literature.

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