The TVK party, founded by actor-turned-politician Vijay, has officially withdrawn a controversial proposal that sought to limit public access to specific government inquiry reports. The policy had initially suggested that reports concerning sensitive matters—such as police firing incidents, custodial deaths, and allegations of police torture—would be shielded from the Right to Information (RTI) process. Under the proposed rules, the public would have been denied access to these critical documents, which are often used to hold law enforcement and government officials accountable for their actions.

The announcement of the withdrawal comes after widespread criticism from civil society groups, political opponents, and transparency advocates who argued that the move would undermine democratic accountability. Critics maintained that shielding reports on police conduct would foster a culture of impunity and prevent the public from understanding the circumstances surrounding human rights violations. While the TVK party has not provided a detailed explanation for the reversal, the decision is widely viewed as a response to the negative public reception. The incident has highlighted the ongoing tension between government administrative control and the public’s right to information in the region. As of now, the status of these inquiry reports remains subject to existing transparency laws, ensuring that the public retains the right to seek information on police conduct and other sensitive government inquiries.