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TVK march to Fort St. George stopped by Vellore police
Police in Vellore stopped an unauthorised march by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) cadres on Sunday, after the protest brought traffic on Anna Salai to a halt. The march, led by district secretary…
The Story in Brief
Police in Vellore stopped an unauthorised march by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) cadres on Sunday, after the protest brought traffic on Anna Salai to a halt. The march, led by district secretary Velmurugan, was heading from Vellore fort to Fort St. George in Chennai to highlight the 1806 Vellore Sepoy Revolt. Police said it also aimed to project TVK founder C. Joseph Vijay as the permanent chief minister of Tamil Nadu.
The crowd gathered around 10 am, with Velmurugan holding a Sengol sceptre. Barricades were erected, and traffic was disrupted, delaying ambulances and government buses. Police dispersed the crowd peacefully and said they will take legal action against organisers, including Velmurugan. Motorists demanded strict action against such illegal events.
The Indian Opinion
Actor-politician Vijay’s TVK is young, but the 'permanent CM' messaging feels heavy for a party that hasn’t won a seat yet. The 1806 revolt is a genuine historical grievance, but blocking traffic and invoking a permanent leader alienates the public police are protecting. The test will come when TVK contests its first real election: votes, not slogans, will show if Tamil Nadu wants this energy.
Source: thehindu.com
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