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Vijay's Chennai Campaign Gets Police Nod After Chaotic Tiruppur Rally Cancelled

Police have granted permission for TVK chief Vijay to conduct campaign activities in Chennai's T Nagar and Egmore constituencies, albeit with strict crowd limits and numerous conditions. This comes after a major election rally for Vijay in Tiruppur was abruptly cancelled on Tuesday when at least 15 supporters collapsed due to severe heat and overcrowding. The incident turned chaotic as thousands gathered hours in advance to see the actor-turned-politician during his campaign tour for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections. Vijay's party, TVK, is set to make its electoral debut, potentially turning the state's contest into a three-way fight.

Key Points: Vijay's Chennai Campaign Approved After Tiruppur Rally Chaos

  • Police grant conditional permission for Chennai campaigns
  • Tiruppur rally cancelled after 15 supporters faint
  • Campaigns set for T Nagar and Egmore constituencies
  • Vijay's TVK makes electoral debut in Tamil Nadu polls
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Police grants permission to TVK chief Vijay to carry out campaign activities in Chennai

Police permit Vijay's Chennai campaign with crowd limits after a Tiruppur rally was cancelled due to heat-related collapses among supporters.

"The police have granted permission for only 2,500 people to participate, subject to 27 conditions. - Chennai Police"

Chennai, April 15

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay will carry out a campaign in Chennai on Wednesday in support of TVK's candidate for T Nagar constituency, N Anand.

Police have granted permission for Vijay to carry out the campaign activities in Chennai.

In the T Nagar Assembly constituency, he will campaign in support of N Anand on Muthurangan Road from 4 pm to 5 pm. The police have granted permission for only 2,500 people to participate, subject to 27 conditions.

In the Egmore Assembly constituency, he will campaign in support of Rajmohan on Ritherdon Road, Purasawalkam, from 6 pm to 8 pm. The police have granted permission for only 1,000 people to participate, subject to 20 conditions.

Ealier on Tuesday, a major election rally for TVK president Vijay was abruptly cancelled in Tiruppur district on Tuesday after at least 15 supporters collapsed due to severe heat and overcrowding.

Following the incident and severe congestion, a scheduled 6-kilometre roadshow by the leader was cancelled on police advice.

The incident occurred as thousands of supporters gathered hours in advance to catch a glimpse of the actor-turned-politician during his intensive campaign tour for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections.

The rally, which was expected to be a massive show of strength in the textile hub of Tiruppur, turned chaotic as the afternoon temperatures soared.

The crowd began assembling at the venue from 10 a.m. in anticipation of the campaign. Vijay, who was expected to address the public at 4 p.m., arrived at approximately 4:45 p.m. Due to the scorching sun and high temperatures during the afternoon, 13 women and two men fainted. They were immediately transported to nearby hospitals via ambulance for medical treatment.

Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a single phase on April 23, with the counting of votes scheduled for May 4.

The main contest is expected between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, which includes the Indian National Congress, DMDK and VCK, and the National Democratic Alliance led by AIADMK with BJP and PMK as allies.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay is also set to make his electoral debut with his party TVK, which could turn the contest into a three-way fight.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Vijay anna's entry is shaking up TN politics! 🎬➡️🗳️ The established parties must be nervous. But his team needs better event planning. People fainting in the heat is unacceptable. Hope the Chennai rallies are smooth.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see a new political force emerge. The 27 conditions for the T Nagar rally seem very specific. I wonder what they all are. Election Commission and police are clearly being extra cautious, which is good.
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Karthik V
As a Chennai resident, I just hope these rallies don't cause massive traffic jams in T Nagar and Purasawalkam. Peak evening hours... it's going to be chaotic. Police should ensure minimal disruption to daily life.
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Anjali F
Respectfully, while I admire Vijay as an actor, I'm skeptical about actors entering politics. We need experienced administrators, not just popular faces. But let's see what his party's actual manifesto and work will be.
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Michael C
The heat wave across India is no joke. Organizers of any large gathering have a duty of care. Water stations, shaded areas, and medical tents are basic requirements that should be mandated by police in their permissions.

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