TVK Chief Vijay Declares Two Pending Criminal Cases in Fresh Affidavit

• TVK chief Vijay filed a fresh affidavit declaring two pending FIRs for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
• The new affidavit, notarised on April 3 and filed on April 4, includes cases from Chennai and Madurai previously omitted.
• One FIR is for alleged public disturbance during campaigning in Chennai; Vijay learned of it via social media.
• The second FIR from Madurai involves a complaint of injury during a party conference, though Vijay has not received a summons.
• Financial declarations remained largely consistent, with movable assets at ₹410.59 crore and immovable properties at ₹220.15 crore.

Key Questions Answered

Will Vijay's criminal cases impact his election prospects?

Vijay's election prospects may be impacted by discrepancies in his affidavits regarding pending cases.

What are the implications of filing a fresh affidavit?

Filing a fresh affidavit allows for the declaration of previously undisclosed information, such as pending criminal cases, and ensures compliance with election norms.

How will the Election Commission respond to this disclosure?

The Election Commission is reviewing a complaint from TMC regarding Form 6 submissions and will investigate the matter with the Shipping Corporation.