Highlights 1 Velusamy rejected his nomination saying only eight valid proposers had suggested his candidature instead of 10. 2 On his rejection, Vishal said, "Democracy has been mocked and targeted." I am dejected as democracy has been mocked," Vishal told India Today. The star said that he is proud of his decision to contest the polls adding "he wanted the welfare of RK Nagar voters". Vishal had submitted an audio clip claiming that Sumathy was forced to appear before the returning officer, but Velusamy rejected its veracity.

Source: India Today December 06, 2017 11:49 UTC