📌 Key Points
- Actor-politician Vijay booked for alleged Model Code of Conduct violations during Chennai campaign.
- Violations include unauthorized gathering of party cadres and use of excessive sound systems.
- TVK alleges ‘one-sided actions’ by Chennai police, demands intervention from Election Commission.
- Vijay promises drug-free Tamil Nadu and timely government exams if elected from Perambur/Trichy East.
Actor-politician Vijay and TVK party cadres are facing legal trouble. They have been booked for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct during a campaign rally in Chennai. The charges involve unauthorized gatherings and excessive noise.
Vijay Booked for MCC Violations
TVK chief Vijay and his party cadres have been booked under various sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.
TVK chief, actor-politician Vijay filed his nomination to contest Assembly polls from Perambur constituency in Chennai on Monday. Thousands of supporters gathered to watch him and followed his vehicle. As per the latest update from news agency PTI, the TVK chief and his party cadres have now been booked under various sections of BNS 2023, including alleged violation of MCC regulations during his campaign in the city for the April 23 polls, police sources said on Tuesday.
TVK Alleges Police Bias
The alleged Model Code of Conduct of violations include party cadres gathering before the time permitted by the officials to hold the campaign, thereby causing inconvenience to the public.
As many as 30 sound systems were used to conduct a roadshow of Vijay, and it was alleged that the rally caused disturbance to the public and prevented a smooth flow of vehicles, they said.
Vijay’s Election Promises
“The Election Commission must immediately intervene in such one-sided actions by the Chennai City Police and issue instructions to promptly ensure protection and traffic regulation. Swift action must be taken against officials who fail to act accordingly,” TVK added.
Vijay is contesting elections from two seats – Preambur and Trichy East- against DMK’s incumbent MLAs RD Sekar and Inigo S Irudayaraj, respectively. Vijay announced a series of key election promises, stressing his vision for a drug-free and self-reliant Tamil Nadu. He also assured that all government examinations will be conducted on time without delays. Highlighting youth welfare, Vijay announced a monthly assistance of ₹ 4,000 for graduates and ₹ 2,000 for diploma holders.
The allegations against Vijay and his party cadres raise questions about campaign conduct. The Election Commission’s response and the outcome of the Perambur and Trichy East contests will be closely watched, influencing Tamil Nadu’s political landscape.
