Overview

• Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin told party workers he is not a leader who appears only on Saturdays, contrasting his travel with Vijay’s schedule.
• Actor-politician Vijay has concentrated his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam campaign appearances on Saturdays in recent weeks.
• Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai argued that politicians must be available round the clock and said a weekend-only approach raises doubts about TVK’s seriousness.
• Senior DMK leader Durai Murugan earlier taunted Vijay to engage more directly with the public rather than, as he put it, speaking from behind the screen.
• TVK sources told India Today the Saturday plan was adopted to prevent disturbances for schoolchildren when they leave classes in the afternoon.