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Nation, Parliament must debate political appeals to children during elections: Madras High Court

2026-10-16T07:11:55.000Z

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Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy says YouTube reels made by parents showing their children pestering them to vote for TVK during the 2026 elections were in bad taste and reflected poor parenting

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  1. The Hindu · National — Nation, Parliament must debate political appeals to children during elections: Madras High Court
  2. The Hindu · National — Madras High Court begins hearing Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s plea to reject election petitions
  3. LiveLaw · Courts — CM Vijay Asking Children To Persuade Parents To Vote For TVK Not 'Corrupt Practice' To Challenge Election: Madras High Court
  4. The Hindu · National — Flame of hope flickers: Congress after Supreme Court rejects Centre’s plea on Nicobar petitions in Calcutta High Court