CHENNAI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has approved the inclusion of TVK chief actor Vijay and VK Sasikala in the list of star campaigners for the upcoming Assembly election.

Based on the application filed by the leader of the All India Puratchithalaivar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam, Sasikala, TVK chief Vijay, the poll body has issued the permission.

Such categorisation is typically applied to top leaders, but the list can also include prominent public figures and celebrities who play key roles in election campaigning. Under the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, a recognised political party (national or state) can nominate up to 40 star campaigners, while a registered unrecognised party can appoint up to 20.

Political parties are required to submit the list of star campaigners to the ECI and the respective Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) within 7 days of the election notification.