Chennai, 16 February (H.S.) : In a significant political development for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the Election Commission of India (ECI) has officially allotted the ‘Whistle’ symbol to the party led by actor-turned-politician Vijay.

This allocation specifically pertains to the upcoming Assembly elections in the Union Territory of Puducherry. The decision comes after the party leadership submitted a formal request to the commission to secure a recognizable symbol for its debut electoral battle outside of Tamil Nadu.

According to statements from the Election Commission authorities, the TVK had applied for a common symbol to ensure uniformity for its candidates across various constituencies. The ‘Whistle’ symbol was previously associated with other political entities but remained available for allocation in this cycle. Party sources expressed satisfaction with the ECI's decision, noting that the symbol is easy for voters to identify and resonates well with the party’s message of transparency and calling out systemic issues.

Updates from the TVK headquarters suggest that this move marks a crucial step in the party's organizational expansion into neighboring regions. Political analysts believe that securing a permanent symbol provides the party with the necessary visual identity to compete against established national and Dravidian parties in the Union Territory. While the party is still in the process of finalizing its candidate list, the allotment of the symbol has energized the local cadre in Puducherry.

The TVK leadership has instructed its district secretaries to begin awareness campaigns to familiarize the electorate with the newly allotted ‘Whistle’ symbol ahead of the high-stakes assembly polls.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Dr. R. B. Chaudhary