Involving kids in poll campaigning inappropriate: Madras HC on plea against TVK
The Madras High Court has deemed the involvement of children in political campaigning as inappropriate. This statement came during a hearing regarding allegations against the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) for using children in their campaign during the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The court has adjourned the hearing to July 1 to further examine the implications of these allegations.
- ▪The court observed that using children in political campaigns is inappropriate.
- ▪The allegations against TVK were based on a campaign speech by Chief Minister Vijay appealing to children.
- ▪The public interest litigation seeks an inquiry into alleged electoral malpractices, including the use of children in campaigns.
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Involving kids in poll campaigning inappropriate: Madras HC on plea against TVKThe PIL specifically referred to a campaign speech delivered by CM Vijay at the YMCA grounds in Chennai on April 21, where he appealed to children to ensure that adults in their families voted for TVKPublished on: May 29, 2026 4:25 PM ISTBy Ayesha ArvindShare viaCopy link A Madras High Court judge on Friday orally observed that involving children in political campaigning was inappropriate, while hearing a plea alleging that the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) used children in its campaign during the recently concluded Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.The court adjourned the hearing to July 1.
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