During a state-level shooting competition in Pudukottai, a notable incident occurred involving Suryaa Raja Baalu, the son of Tamil Nadu Minister for Industries T.R.B. Raja.
The event was organized by the Tamil Nadu Shooting Association and the Royal Pudukkottai Sports Club, with former BJP state president K. Annamalai attending as a special guest to present the awards.
As Annamalai was presenting medals to the winners, he approached Suryaa Raja Baalu to place the medal around his neck.
However, the minister’s son politely declined and instead took the medal with his hands. A video of the moment, showing Annamalai attempting to hang the medal and the son accepting it by hand, has gone viral on social media.
The incident has sparked discussion, with some commentators viewing it as a public display of the political rivalry between the ruling DMK party and the BJP.
Despite the moment of tension on stage, Suryaa Raja Baalu was later seen posing for a photograph with Annamalai and the other winners.