Actor-Politician Vijay Booked in Chennai for Alleged Election Code Violation During Roadshow

Actor-turned-politician Vijay has been booked by police in Chennai along with key members of his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), over allegations of conducting a roadshow without proper authorisation.

According to officials, the case was registered following a complaint by an Election Commission monitoring team. Authorities claimed that the event did not adhere to the conditions under which prior permission had been granted.

Police sources indicated that while approval had been given for a gathering at a specific venue, the campaign activity extended into busy areas such as T Nagar, Thousand Lights, and Egmore. The movement reportedly caused traffic congestion as large numbers of supporters gathered along the route.

Vijay was seen greeting crowds from an open vehicle as the rally progressed, drawing significant public attention across South Chennai.

Along with him, party leaders including N Anand and other local candidates were also named in the complaint.

The case includes charges under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, particularly relating to violation of lawful orders issued by public authorities. Further investigation is ongoing.

No official statement has been released yet by Vijay or the TVK leadership regarding the allegations.

Vijay formally stepped into politics in 2024 with the launch of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, positioning the party for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

His political entry followed earlier disputes involving a party launched in his name by his father, S. A. Chandrasekhar, which was later dissolved after legal objections.

Since then, Vijay has been actively campaigning and engaging with the public through rallies and events, gaining significant traction among supporters.

Even while expanding his political footprint, Vijay has continued his film commitments. His upcoming project Jana Nayagan, directed by H Vinoth, has been in the spotlight due to delays and a recent online leak before release.

With polling day approaching, Vijay’s campaign activities are expected to remain under close scrutiny.