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Kamal Haasan and Shruti Haasan accused of VIP voting treatment in Tamil Nadu election

Entertainment
Published on 24 April 2026
Kamal Haasan and Shruti Haasan accused of VIP voting treatment in Tamil Nadu election

They reportedly skipped the queue and drew sharp reactions

Kamal Haasan and his daughter Shruti Haasan cast their votes at the Alwarpet School polling booth in Chennai during the Tamil Nadu State Assembly Elections. The celebrity duo, however, sparked a “VIP treatment” row after they were seen allegedly skipping parts of the polling queue, prompting public backlash and debate over fairness at polling stations.

  • Kamal Haasan and Shruti Haasan voted at Alwarpet School
  • Accusations of skipping the polling queue surfaced online
  • “VIP treatment” claims triggered public reaction and debate
  • The incident highlights scrutiny of celebrities during voting
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