EC allots ‘Whistle’ to Vijay’s TVK, ‘Battery Torch’ to Kamal Haasan’s MNM for Tamil Nadu polls

January 22, 2026

The Election Commission of India has allotted the 'whistle' symbol to actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and the 'battery torch' symbol to Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. This decision follows TVK's request for symbol recognition submitted to the ECI in November 2025.

EC allots ‘Whistle’ to Vijay’s TVK, ‘Battery Torch’ to Kamal Haasan’s MNM for Tamil Nadu polls

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Vijay's TVK receives the 'whistle' symbol for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Kamal Haasan's MNM is allotted the 'battery torch' symbol.
TVK approached the Election Commission on November 11, 2025, for symbol recognition.
The allotment follows the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968.
Parties risk losing their symbols if they do not meet candidate requirements.

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EC allots ‘Whistle’ to Vijay’s TVK, ‘Battery Torch’ to Kamal Haasan’s MNM for Tamil Nadu polls

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