Members of the ‘Pandavar Ani’, led by actor Vishal, have raised the issue of security at the election venue.
With the Nadigar Sangam elections close at hand, members
of the ‘Pandavar Ani’, led by actor Vishal, have raised the issue of
security at the election venue. Some of its prominent members, including
S.Ve. Shekher, Nasser, Karthi and Ponvannan, met the City Police
Commissioner on Thursday morning and presented a petition to him seeking
maximum security at the venue.
Besides the posting
of an adequate number of police personnel at the venue, they have sought
the installation of CCTV cameras there. “The artistes should be able to
cast their vote without any fear,” said Mr. Shekher.
He said members of the ‘Paandavar Ani’ would conduct themselves well during the elections.
“We
have also requested former High Court Judge E. Padmanabhan, who is
presiding over the election, to ensure the security of the ballot boxes
and postal votes,” added Shekher. He said the Nadigar Sangam office
should have been sealed following the announcement of the election date.
“Important documents and files are at the office. The key can be given to those who win the elections,” he added.
Meanwhile,
police said parking arrangements were being made for cars of members at
the venue. “Besides the members, the drivers of these cars would be
allowed to enter the premises. Nobody else would be allowed inside,”
said a police source.
Bharathirajaa’s argument
When
popular director Bharathirajaa indicated which camp he was likely to
vote for at the Nadigar Sangam elections on Sunday, his rationale seemed
to many in the industry as straying into parochialism. However, the
director pointed out that anyone could live and pursue a career freely
in the Tamil film industry. “But, only a Tamil, the son of the soil,
must be a leader of important organisations in Tamil Nadu.”
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