Madras High Court Petitions Seek Asset Inquiry into Vijay and Tamilisai Soundararajan Ahead of TN Elections

Two writ petitions have been filed in the Madras High Court alleging discrepancies in the asset declarations of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader C. Joseph Vijay and former BJP state president Tamilisai Soundararajan. The litigants, voters V. Vignesh and Goutham Siva, seek an investigation by the Director General of Income Tax (Investigation) and the Election Commission of India. These filings mirror a similar case against Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin. The petitioners argue that the declared assets contain inconsistencies, incomplete information, and unexplained financial changes compared to statutory records and previous election affidavits. They urge the court to direct authorities to conduct an inquiry and make the report public before the polling date on April 23, 2026. The cases highlight concerns regarding electoral transparency and the integrity of financial disclosures by candidates contesting the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The High Court Registry has yet to number the petitions, but the applicants insist on immediate action to ensure truthful disclosure before voters cast their ballots.