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Actor Vijay pushed at Chennai Secretariat amid crowd, urges fair treatment for TVK campaigns ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Actor Vijay pushed at Chennai Secretariat amid crowd, urges fair treatment for TVK campaigns ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Actor‑turned‑politician Vijay, founder of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), was pushed amid heavy crowding as he arrived at the State Secretariat in Chennai on Saturday to meet the State Chief Election Commissioner. Several videos surfaced online showing Vijay repeatedly pushed and jostled by supporters and media personnel, creating chaotic scenes at the entrance while security personnel struggled to manage the crowd. Vijay was mobbed and pushed around by the crowd as he arrived at the Chennai Secretariat on Saturday. Vijay gets pushed at the Chennai Secretariat As Vijay tried to enter the Secretariat to raise his concerns, he was pushed by the crowd at multiple points, according to eyewitness posts on social media. His visit comes amid TVK’s ongoing agitation against what it describes as “unfair restrictions” by secondary election officials. The party has alleged that election authorities denied permission for its campaign events at several locations, including Perambur in north Chennai, despite applications being submitted well in advance. This includes a planned rally at Mullai Nagar Junction that was refused permission at the last moment. …

Jammu and Kashmir: Two media portals asked to take down ‘partisan’ content | Latest News India

The election authorities in Srinagar have issued notices to two media portals for broadcasting content that allegedly favours a particular political party and sought explanations for their actions. The election authorities favours a particular political party and sought explanations for their actions. (HT File) The district election office in Srinagar, which is headed by deputy commissioner Srinagar Bilal Bhat has issued similarly worded notices to editors of the two publications, asking them to remove the content within a day. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! “As such, you are asked to explain your position in this regard in light of the Press council of India and MCC guidelines and remove the content from all media handles instantly,” said one of the notices signed by nodal officer, model code of conduct (MCC), Srinagaron Wednesday. The portals had broadcast video interviews or vox pop asking people about their choices to vote. The interviews were then shared by a political party on its social media handles and by those of …