TVK cadre’s march towards Fort St. George stopped by police in Vellore
Police in Vellore stopped an unauthorized march by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) supporters who were attempting to walk to Chennai. The group intended to commemorate the 1806 Vellore Sepoy Revolt and promote party leader C. Joseph Vijay as a future Chief Minister.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing political mobilization of actor-turned-politician Vijay's party and the challenges local authorities face in managing unauthorized political demonstrations.
An unauthorised march by a large number of cadres and supporters of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Anna Salai in front of fort complex in Vellore town on Sunday was stopped by the district police after traffic movement on the route came to a grinding halt.
Police said the supporters of TVK led by Vellore district secretary Velmurugan decided to take a march from Vellore fort to Fort St. George in Chennai to highlight the 1806 Vellore Sepoy Revolt.
Police said the march was also believed to emphasize that TVK founder president C. Joseph Vijay will be the permanent Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Such an illegal march, police said, could result in traffic congestion and public nuisance. It was around 10 a.m when Velmurugan with his supporters gathered in front of the fort complex with Velmurugan holding a ‘Sengol Sceptre, police rushed to the spot.
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