Is BJP wooing actor Vijay by providing him 'Y' scale security cover, asks AIADMK leader
Krishnagiri (Tamil Nadu), Feb 14 (PTI): Wondering if there was a genuine reason to provide 'Y' scale security cover to actor-politician Vijay, AIADMK senior leader K P Munusamy on Friday sought to know if the move was a political manoeuvre by the BJP to woo the actor to its side ahead of the 2026 Assembly election.
He said it was not known on what basis the Central government had provided the 'Y' scale security to Vijay, who launched his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, last year.
"The actor has emerged as the leader of a party attracting crowds wherever he goes. I would be happy if the Centre had been generous in providing him with security. If not, has he been given this security to win him over to the BJP side," Munusamy asked during his interaction with reporters here.
On former Chief Minister O Pannneerselvam's offer to reunite with the AIADMK without any conditions, Munusamy, who is AIADMK deputy general secretary, shot back, "why did he then file a caveat before the Supreme Court? Why go against the party's interest."
He dismissed Panneerselvam's offer as 'double talk' and said the expelled leader spoke about the AIADMK while all along indulging in activities that affected the party.
To a question on AMMK general secretary T T V Dhinakaran appealing for unity among the AIADMK factions, Munusamy replied, "he has no moral right to talk about unity."
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KSCA expresses disappointment over missing IPL playoffs, says it was ready to host matches in B’luru
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has issued a clarification stating that it was fully prepared to host the IPL playoffs and final matches in Bengaluru but the fixtures were allotted to other venues.
In a media note, KSCA said it was disappointed with the decision. The association stated that its president, former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, had been in touch with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and had formally conveyed the association’s readiness and interest in hosting the matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
KSCA said the IPL matches held in Bengaluru this season were appreciated for smooth conduct, crowd management and overall experience for spectators. It said this reflected its ability to handle high-profile matches.
The association also stated that it had sent a detailed communication to the BCCI explaining its preparedness and the operational arrangements followed during the current IPL season. According to KSCA, these systems have been in place since the start of the Indian Premier League in 2008 and were followed consistently, including during previous playoff matches hosted in Bengaluru.
The clarification added that the communication sent to the BCCI was only meant to provide factual and operational details and to bring clarity on logistical and stakeholder-related requirements involved in hosting such matches.
KSCA said that although it had shown willingness and preparedness, the BCCI has decided to allocate the playoff matches to other venues. It added that the reasons for this decision have not been formally shared with the association, but it respects the authority of the board in taking such decisions.
The association further said it remains ready to host matches of national and international importance and will continue to cooperate with the BCCI, franchises, government authorities and other stakeholders for conducting cricket events.
The statement was issued by KSCA official spokesperson Vinay Mruthyunjaya, who also thanked the media and cricket fans for their continued support.
