Why Udhayanidhi Stalin has been booked days before the Dharapuram bypoll
Police said he involved a minor in campaign remarks that violated Election Commission rules banning children from election activity.
- On Saturday, Tiruppur district police filed an FIR against Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin for allegedly involving a child in an election campaign held near the Periyar statue in Dharapuram.
- The Election Commission prohibits political parties from involving children in campaign activities, including rallies or slogan-shouting, while The Model Code of Conduct remains in force for the upcoming bypoll.
- Police allege the child was made to speak against Chief Minister Joseph Vijay during the event, though authorities have not disclosed the child's age or specific circumstances of the incident.
- Investigations are underway at the Dharapuram Police Station, yet officials have not released details regarding the complainant, legal provisions invoked, or whether Udhayanidhi has provided an explanation.
- The Assembly bypoll is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, as The Model Code of Conduct remains in force during the ongoing investigation into these campaign activities.
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