The Tamil Nadu Congress boycotted MDMK leader Vaiko's 'march for equality' event due to an invitation allegedly featuring LTTE leader V Prabhakaran, though the photo was not present at the event. Chief Minister MK Stalin flagged off the yatra, emphasizing the need to eradicate communal politics and drug use, citing apprehension among minority communities. Other alliance partners attended, with VCK chief Thol Thirumavalan framing the upcoming assembly election as a contest between equality and Hindutva.