In a shocking turn of events during the Tamil Nadu election count, a 28-year-old man in Krishnagiri took a drastic step after hearing false rumors that his favorite actor-turned-politician, Vijay, was losing. Devastated by the unverified news, the fan, K. Mahendran, reportedly slit his own throat in a public area near his home. He was quickly rushed to the hospital by onlookers and is currently in critical condition.
What makes this tragedy even more heartbreaking is that the rumors were actually wrong. While early social media whispers predicted a defeat for Vijay’s new party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), official data soon showed the actor was actually leading in several key areas. It’s a sobering reminder of how dangerous “fake news” can be, especially when emotions run high during big political moments.
