Dharapuram police register case over alleged use of child in campaign

October 4 reports say the case names Udhayanidhi Stalin and concerns the previous day’s bypoll meeting. Police allegations remain under investigation.

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4 October 2026 · 1 min read

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October 4 reports say the case names Udhayanidhi Stalin and concerns the previous day’s bypoll meeting. Police allegations remain under investigation.

Event / development: 4 Oct 2026
Location: Tamil Nadu

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Tiruppur district police announced a case against Tamil Nadu opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin over the alleged involvement of a child in the Dharapuram bypoll campaign. The Times of India’s October 4 report cites a police release; ANI separately reported that the case was registered that Sunday.

Police allege that the child was involved in a campaign meeting on October 3 and made to speak against Chief Minister Vijay. They cited Election Commission instructions against using children in election activities. The case is being investigated at Dharapuram police station; registration is not a finding that the alleged conduct occurred.

IANS and The Statesman reported that the police release did not specify the legal sections invoked. The reviewed material contained no response from Udhayanidhi to this case, original FIR, arrest announcement or court finding. The child’s identity and potentially identifying details are withheld.