TVK Leader ECR Saravanan Urges Cadre to Stop Erecting Banners in Sholinganallur

13 Oct 2026Updated 3 hr ago1 source

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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chennai Suburban District Secretary ECR Saravanan has released a video appealing to party cadre in the Sholinganallur constituency to stop erecting banners, posters, and flags. Emphasizing that party chief Vijay entered politics to serve the public, Saravanan requested functionaries to express their support through welfare activities instead of banners, which have recently drawn public criticism.

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What happened

TVK Chennai Suburban District Secretary ECR Saravanan released a video message requesting party administrators and cadre in Sholinganallur to completely stop erecting banners, posters, and flags. He urged them to instead focus on public service to build a positive image for the party.

Why it matters

Banner culture has been a controversial subject in Tamil Nadu due to past safety hazards and public accidents. While TVK leadership previously announced plans to avoid banner placements, local cadre in Sholinganallur continued the practice, leading to social media criticism.

What we know

  • ECR Saravanan released an official video appeal to Sholinganallur TVK cadre.
  • He requested them to avoid posters and banners, even those thanking leadership for party posts.
  • The appeal follows online trolling and criticism of banner placements in the constituency.

What we don't know

  • Whether all local party units will comply with the directive.
  • If the party will take disciplinary action against cadre who violate this instruction.

What's next

Monitoring whether TVK cadre in the Sholinganallur constituency halt banner and poster placements in the coming days.

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