Madras High Court Questions Use of Living Personalities in Schemes

The Madras High Court has intervened in a legal debate over the naming of government schemes after living personalities in Tamil Nadu. The state's proposal to name a scheme 'Ungaludan Stalin' has been contested on grounds of non-compliance with Supreme Court directives.

AIADMK MP CeV Shanmugam, who filed the Public Interest Litigation, argues against the government's approach, citing a lack of response from authorities despite clear Supreme Court and Election Commission guidelines. The court highlighted the importance of following these established rules.

The High Court directed the Tamil Nadu government and the Election Commission of India to submit their responses within a week. The case could have significant implications for how political branding is employed in government programs across the state.

(With inputs from agencies.)