Chair politics in Tamil Nadu: Mayor refuses to sit under Vijay’s photo, works from sofa instead
TNN / Jun 09, 2026, 00:50 (IST)
A political spat erupted in Tamil Nadu's local bodies over the placement of Chief Minister Vijay's photograph. Mayors refused to sit under his image when TVK insisted on prime placement, leading to work disruptions. Similar disputes arose in Coimbatore, karur, and Coonoor, highlighting ground-level coordination issues and potentially delaying crucial civic projects as elections loom.