Should children be involved in political campaigning?
The Madras High Court has criticized the involvement of children in political campaigning, specifically regarding the use of children in promotional content for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party. While the court dismissed a petition to set aside election results, it suggested that Parliament should debate the ethics of using children in political appeals.
Why it matters
This raises important ethical questions regarding the exploitation of minors in political discourse and the boundaries of campaign tactics.
Should children be involved in political campaigning? left Children at a TVK campaign in Chennai. B. Jothi Ramalingam B. Jothi Ramalingam https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/p9rh8v/article71613294.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/DSC_9148.JPG JOTHI RAMALINGAM B CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, 15/04/2026 : School childrens at the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam founder C. Joseph Vijay campaign at T.Nagar in support of TVK candidate for Thiyagarayanagar assembly constituency N.Anand on Wednesday. Photo : B. Jothi Ramalingam / The Hindu PARLEY Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy of the Madras High Court recently said that it was for Parliament to consider whether involving children in campaigning should be made a ground for setting aside the election of candidates Tamil Nadu recently witnessed a game-changing election wherein the brand new Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party won the State elections in May, largely on the strength of its appeal among young people. The younger the people were, greater was their enthusiasm for the TVK and actor Joseph C.
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