Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: Whistles fly off the shelf this poll season in Chennai
The Hindu·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Whistle sales surge in Chennai ahead of Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly election. The Election Commission allocated the whistle symbol to actor C. Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party. Manufacturers and retailers report sharp increases in whistle sales as campaign merchandise. The symbol, previously associated with bus conductors and PT teachers, now dominates election paraphernalia markets.
Key Entities
Tamil NaduElection Commission of IndiaC. Joseph VijayTamilaga Vettri KazhagamChennai2026 election