‘My father-in-law is being influenced by people who see me as a lower caste. But we cannot bow to these pressures, ”says MLA Prabhu. Almost two weeks ago, AIADMK Legislative Assembly Member (MLA) A Prabhu went to the residence of the temple priest and S Party member Swaminathan with his …
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