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In March 2011, Vijayakanth shocked everyone by repeatedly hitting his party candidate, A Bhaskar, in full public view.
Vijayakanth justified his actions by citing a curious trend of those he's "beaten up" becoming successful, while Bhaskar denied the incident occurred.
In February 2012, amid a heated debate in the State Assembly, Vijayakanth threatened the ruling AIADMK side and made gestures, resulting in a 10-day suspension by the Speaker.
Vijayakanth had not refrained from confrontations. A Delhi incident in April 2015 saw him threatening reporters by throwing a microphone during a press meet.
During a visit to flood-affected areas in Cuddalore, Vijayakanth reportedly admonished the party's district secretary without a clear reason behind the altercation.
In December 2015, Vijayakanth allegedly spat at reporters who questioned him about AIADMK's potential return to power, leading to a legal inquiry by the Madras High Court.