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News1813-01-2026, 17:02

Rahul Gandhi Slams Centre Over Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' Delay, BJP Hits Back Hard

  • Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP-led central government of blocking actor-politician Vijay’s film 'Jana Nayagan', calling it an attack on Tamil culture.
  • The Congress leader's remarks came after the film's release was postponed due to 'unavoidable circumstances'.
  • Tamil Nadu BJP chief spokesperson Narayanan Tirupathy criticized Rahul Gandhi, alleging an attempt to form an alliance with Vijay’s TVK ahead of state polls.
  • The Madras High Court directed the CBFC to grant a censor certificate to 'Jana Nayagan', overturning the board's decision to refer it to a review committee.
  • Union Minister L Murugan denied the Centre's involvement, stating there was no pressure on Vijay regarding the film's certification.

Why It Matters: Political row erupts in Tamil Nadu over delayed censor certificate for Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan'.

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