Veerappan's daughter Vidyarani to contest at Lok Sabha from Krishnagiri; contesting as Tamil nationalist party Naam Tamilar Katchi candidate

CHENNAI: Veerappan's daughter Vidyarani who has left BJP and joined actor-director Seeman's Naam Tamilar Katchi will contest the parliamentary elections from Krishnagiri. Vidyarani joined the BJP four years ago. Naam Tamilar Katchi, which is a Tamil nationalist party, is contesting without joining any front this time as well. The names of Seeman candidates have been announced in all 40 constituencies including Puducherry. 20 candidates are women.

The Election Commission has allowed the Mike symbol to replace the sugarcane farmer symbol that the party used earlier. Seeman appealed to the Supreme Court against his. The Election Commission should reply in this regard by April 1. "My people will not look at the symbol, they will consider my thoughts. We belong to the proud Tamil race," Seeman said while introducing the candidates.