The leg of a cop, deployed at the campaign rally of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Deputy General Secretary Aadhav Arjuna, was fractured after Arjuna's car struck him on Thursday, April 2, according to the news agency IANS. The accident took place in the Marakkadai area, where the TVK leader was seen campaigning for the upcoming Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu after filing his nomination papers in Trichy East.
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TDP leader Vijay filed his nomination papers in Trichy East and carried out a campaign in the constituency. A Trichy Armed Reserve Constable identified as Satheesh was on security duty when he was stuck by a car belonging to party executive Aadhav Arjuna, resulting in a fractured leg.
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Vijay is contesting from two constituencies, Perambur and Trichy East. He had filed his nomination in Perambur on March 30 and submitted his papers for Trichy East on April 2, followed by a campaign.
After filing his nomination, Vijay paid homage at the MGR statue in the Marakkadai area of Trichy and held a campaign rally. During his speech, he criticised both the central and state governments over the shortage of cooking gas cylinders.
Vijay also targeted the DMK, accusing it of failing to fulfil promises made during the 2021 elections, including gas subsidies, reduction in petrol and diesel prices, and the cancellation of NEET. Alleging that the film Janyayan was halted due to a conspiracy, Vijay said he was seeking justice for himself and the people. He urged voters not to trust the BJP or the DMK and to give him an opportunity.