Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) MPs Palani Digambaram and Velu Kumar were caught on camera engaging in a physical altercation during a local television debate. The video footage reveals the MPs exchanging derogatory remarks before the situation escalated into a brawl.
Television staff intervened to separate the MPs and contain the incident.
TPA MP Velu Kumar had recently announced his support for President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the upcoming Presidential Election. In contrast, MP Palani Digambaram, along with TPA Leader Mano Ganesan, has pledged support for Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa.