A pending 2025 case surfaced only in the second affidavit, raising questions about the first nomination filing. Election rules require full disclosure, leaving officials to decide whether the omission affects the candidature.
Chennai: TVK chief and actor Vijay addresses supporters during a roadshow after filing his nomination from Perambur for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on March 30, 2026. (Photo: IANS)
Actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay is facing fresh complication just weeks before the Tamil Nadu Assembly election. A missing detail in his nomination papers could create trouble, and even lead to rejection if officials strictly follow the rules. The issue is not about assets, cars, income, but about a case from 2025 that was not declared in his first affidavit.
Here’s what happened and why it matters.
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Vijay is contesting the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election from two constituencies; Perambur in Chennai and Tiruchy East. He filed his nomination for Perambur on March 30. On that day, most attention focused on his wealth, income, and luxury vehicles. Those details dominated headlines and discussions.
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However, a key requirement slipped under the radar and that was disclosure of pending criminal cases. Election rules clearly state that candidates must mention all pending cases in their affidavit.
Vijay’s Perambur filing did not include one case from 2025. That omission is now raising questions about whether the nomination could face rejection.
When Vijay filed his second nomination from Tiruchy East on April 2, he declared that two cases were pending against him.
One of them related to an alleged campaign rule violation on the day of his Perambur nomination, which happened after the first affidavit. That case naturally could not have been included earlier.
But the second case was different. It dated back to 2025 and was registered at Koodakovil police station in Madurai. This older case should have been mentioned in the Perambur affidavit. Since it was not declared, the omission is being seen as a potential violation of election rules.
Whether officials take strict action or overlook it remains to be seen.
The case stems from an incident during Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam conference in Madurai on August 21, 2025. According to complaint filed by a fan, the incident occurred when Vijay was walking on ramp during the event.
The complainant claimed he climbed onto the stage in excitement after seeing the leader. He alleged that around ten bouncers immediately pushed him aside, verbally abused him, and assaulted him. He further stated that the scuffle caused chest injuries and internal injuries.
Based on this complaint, a case was registered. This is the case that should have been declared in Vijay’s first nomination affidavit but was not mentioned.
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