Thalapathy Vijay in Legal Trouble Ahead of Tamil Nadu Polls? Case Filed Against TVK Chief for Alleged MCC Violation
The Peravallur Police have booked TVK leader and actor Vijay under five legal sections for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct during a campaign event in Chennai. According to reports from Ramesh Bala, the actor is accused of gathering over 5,000 supporters and blocking an ambulance route during his roadshow.
The Peravallur Police have registered a case against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor-turned-politician Vijay following an election campaign event in the Perambur constituency. The action comes after allegations that the gathering violated the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and caused significant disruption to public services. ‘Jana Nayagan’ CBFC Row: Thalapathy Vijay’s Farewell Film To Release After Yash’s ‘Toxic’? Here’s What We Know.
Thalapathy Vijay Booked for Allegedly Violating Election Rules?
The legal proceedings were initiated based on a formal complaint from an election officer with the Static Surveillance Team. According to the complaint, the TVK leader and his supporters exceeded the permissions granted for the event, leading to a massive gathering that authorities claim breached established protocols.
Reporting on the development, industry tracker Ramesh Bala noted, "A case has been registered against TVK leader Vijay for allegedly violating election code of conduct rules." He further detailed that the Peravallur Police in Chennai filed the case under five specific sections following the campaign event.
Obstruction of Emergency Services Cited
A primary focus of the police investigation is the impact the large crowd had on local traffic and emergency response. According to the complaint, the surge of supporters effectively blocked public pathways during the roadshow.
Ramesh Bala highlighted this specific violation, stating that during the campaign, Vijay "is accused of blocking an ambulance route." This obstruction of a medical vehicle, coupled with the scale of the assembly, formed the basis for the police intervention.
Unauthorised Crowd Size and Legal Charges
While political parties are required to adhere to strict limits on attendee numbers during the election cycle, officials reported that "more than 5,000 members of the public were gathered during the campaign." This far exceeded the sanctioned capacity, leading to charges of unlawful assembly and public nuisance.
The case has been registered under five sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). These charges typically cover
Obstruction of a public way.
Causing danger or obstruction in a public way.
Conducting an assembly in violation of conditions.
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This incident occurs as the TVK intensifies its campaign for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Vijay, making his debut as a political leader, has seen significant turnouts at his rallies across the state. The Tamil Nadu Assembly election is scheduled to take place in a single phase on April 23, 2026.
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