2026 TN elections | Partial treatment of MGR, Jaya repeating for Vijay, alleges Aadhav Arjuna

CHENNAI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) election campaign management general secretary Aadhav Arjuna on Tuesday alleged that the registration of a case against party president Vijay was a clear attempt at intimidation, accusing the police of acting in a partisan manner ahead of the Assembly elections. However, police have clarified that Vijay's name was included in the FIR.

Talking to reporters after launching his campaign in Villivakkam, where he is the TVK candidate, Aadhav Arjuna said the developments mirrored the political treatment meted out in the past to MG Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa. "What was done to MGR and Jayalalithaa is now being repeated against Vijay," he said.

Alleging inadequate police protection for TVK events, particularly Vijay's maiden campaign at Kolathur on Monday, Aadhav claimed that the law enforcement machinery was acting under political pressure. "Despite large public gatherings in our favour, police have failed to provide security. They act on instructions from Chief Minister MK Stalin," he said.

He further alleged selective targeting, questioning why no cases were filed against leaders like Edappadi K Palaniswami despite comparable crowds at their meetings.

"However many FIRs are filed, Vijay's campaign will proceed as planned," Aadhav Arjuna asserted, adding that attempts to stifle dissent would not deter the party's electoral push.

Earlier, Aadhav paid floral tributes to a portrait of CN Annadurai before commencing door-to-door canvassing in the constituency. He said residents had extended a warm reception and expressed dissatisfaction over the lack of development in the past decade. "I chose to contest here after understanding the issues faced by the people," he said.

During his outreach, Aadhav visited the family of a 36-year-old man suffering from severe neurological illness and extended his support.