Why is Vijay's Salem meeting restricted to ticket holders?
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Chennai, Feb 12 (NationPress) The actor-turned-politician Vijay and his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), have declared that access to the upcoming high-profile meeting for party executives in Salem, Tamil Nadu, will be strictly confined to authorized ticket holders. Only individuals possessing QR-coded passes will be permitted to join the event.
This significant gathering is set to occur at the Thalamuthu Natarajan Ground, located near the Sheelanayakkanpatti bypass in the Salem district.
During this meeting, Vijay is anticipated to engage with party executives and unveil essential activities for the upcoming election campaign.
However, due to strict police regulations, the event will not be accessible to the general populace. Initially, the party aimed to host a large public rally, but police officials objected, citing procedural issues, such as the lack of a detailed venue map in their initial application.
In response to these concerns, TVK modified its proposal, requesting to hold an executives’ meeting instead of a mass gathering.
After further discussions, police granted approval, albeit under 51 conditions.
The most notable restriction is a precise cap on attendance, with officials stating that no more than 5,000 attendees will be allowed within the venue to ensure security and manage crowd control effectively.
To comply with these stipulations, the party's headquarters sent out thorough guidelines to volunteers. This communication clarified that the executives’ meeting and the campaign event featuring Vijay — hailed by supporters as a likely Chief Ministerial candidate and party President — will take place from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the KVP Garden campus in Sheelanayakkanpatti.
According to police clearance directives, the district administration has classified the occasion as a highly regulated gathering, allowing entry to only 4,998 individuals with QR-coded tickets.
Spot registrations or walk-in attendees will not be accepted. Organizers have advised volunteers and supporters without passes to refrain from traveling to the venue. They are encouraged to watch the proceedings via live television broadcasts or official online streaming platforms.
These stringent measures emphasize the administration's commitment to safety and order as excitement builds around Vijay's appearance and TVK's increasing political mobilization ahead of the elections.