Overview
- TVK leader C Joseph Vijay called off a planned full-day swing through Cuddalore district, citing safety concerns.
- Campaign aides pointed to recent minor vehicle incidents and the 175 km road trip from Chennai as raising risk.
- Local police had cleared events at Cuddalore, Vadalur, Sethiyathope and Tittakudi under 21 conditions.
- The programme had been rescheduled with a 2 pm start and a 9 pm finish before the late withdrawal.
- Critics questioned the campaign’s planning while supporters backed a safety-first call as Vijay’s debut run draws large crowds.