Before Voting Begins: The Secret Paper That Controls Tamil Nadu Politics I Viruppa Manu

In Tamil Nadu politics, power does not begin on polling day — it begins much earlier, with an election application. Long before campaign vans, alliance talks, or election symbols, party headquarters come alive with one crucial ritual: the submission of the Viruppa Manu (election application).

This video explores how a simple form evolved into one of the most powerful political tools in Tamil Nadu. During the eras of M.G. Ramachandran and M. Karunanidhi, candidate selection happened quietly through internal discussions, social influence, and party loyalty — without applications or fees.

The system changed in the 1990s when Kalaignar Karunanidhi introduced interviews, bringing evaluation and accountability into candidate selection. Later, J. Jayalalithaa institutionalised the application culture, making forms and fees mandatory. From that moment, applications became more than paperwork — they became political data, loyalty signals, and a major source of party funding.

Today, parties study applications to understand cadre strength, financial backing, internal competition, and ground-level mood. In the DMK, even top leaders undergo interviews, proving that process itself has become power.

In Tamil Nadu, politics does not begin at the ballot box.
It begins with an application.

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