<p>R Jagannathan, an independent candidate, sports a garland of ‘chappals’, his poll symbol, for campaigning in Tiruvannamalai<br></p>
TIRUVANNAMALAI/TIRUPATTUR: From wearing a garland of chappals to milking a cow in public,
Lok Sabha poll
campaigners in Tamil Nadu have resorted to various antics to draw voters' attention.
Tiruvannamalai independent
candidate
R Jagannathan, 47, wore a garland of his poll symbol, "
chappal
", and sauntered the streets of the constituency, canvassing for himself, promising "all-round development of the region".
His infeasible promises include raising
MGNREGA
workdays to 365 days from 100, improving road and rail services, and introducing helicopter services across India for devotees of Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple.
"My wife, mother, relatives, and friends asked me to change my poll symbol. But I stuck with "chappal" as I believe the 15.5 lakh voters in my constituency will relate to it. And voters are happy," said Jagannathan, a milk vendor.
It is not just Jagannathan. As the
campaign
for April 19 polls ends at 6pm on Wednesday, candidates and party functionaries are out on the hustings with unique canvassing methods.
Vandavasi DMK MLA S Ambethkumar campaigning for party's Arni candidate M S Dharanivendhan sold leafy greens at a vegetable market, surprising many acquaintances. He said it was his way of grabbing attention and letting people know he is always ready to lend a hand. Similarly, DMK's Vandavasi town secretary Dayalan milked a cow during a rally for Dharanivendhan.
Some candidates cooked chicken pakora and sold legiyam (jam), halwa, and jasmine garlands.
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