Brief
TVK MLA urges party workers to stop cut‑out posters in Chennai
The appeal highlights risks to pedestrians, motorists and public cleanliness in Tamil Nadu’s capital.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Sholinganallur MLA ECR P. Saravanan appealed on Monday for Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) workers in his constituency to stop putting up flex boards and posters featuring party leaders, the Deccan Chronicle reported.
What happened
In a video released on Monday, Saravanan asked TVK cadre to refrain from erecting oversized cut‑outs, banners and posters on footpaths and busy roads in Chennai. He said the practice forces pedestrians onto carriageways, obstructs drivers’ visibility and creates hazards during strong winds and rain.
What the reports add
The article notes that TVK campaigned on changing Tamil Nadu’s personality‑driven political culture, yet its own members continue to celebrate leaders with large‑scale installations. Resident V. Sandhya of Anna Nagar is quoted saying the banners have become a recurring public‑safety issue despite court directives. Social activist Satish Gallay welcomed the MLA’s initiative and called for similar appeals from legislators across parties, emphasizing that leadership must be shown through action, not just announcements.
What was said
"We, the people, have consistently raised our objections to these banners and flags, which can pose serious, even life‑threatening, risks to the public," Sandhya told the Deccan Chronicle.
"I wholeheartedly welcome the initiative taken by Sholinganallur MLA ECR Saravanan, urging TVK cadre to stop putting up posters and banners," Gallay said. "When leaders across party lines take a united stand and their cadre follow it sincerely, we can bring about a real and lasting change."
How it came about
TVK entered power promising to curb the cut‑out culture that has long dominated Tamil Nadu politics. However, the party’s grassroots still use flex boards and banners to mark birthdays and political milestones. Saravanan’s appeal reflects an internal acknowledgment of the problem and attempts to align party practice with its election promises.
Key facts
- TVK MLA ECR P. Saravanan asked party workers to stop putting up flex boards and posters in Chennai (deccanchronicle.com)
- Residents say the banners obstruct footpaths, force pedestrians onto roads and pose safety risks (deccanchronicle.com)
- Social activist Satish Gallay praised the MLA’s appeal and urged similar actions from other parties (deccanchronicle.com)
- TVK campaigned on ending personality‑driven politics but its cadre still use large cut‑outs (deccanchronicle.com)
Sources
- [1] deccanchronicle.com — originally reported as “TVK MLA’s Call For Change Of Cut-Out Culture Is Food For Thought”
