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'Makkal Yaar Pakkam'
 Every Monday to Friday @ 2100 hrs, Vijay TV runs an Election Special titled 'Makkal Yaar
Pakkam'..
Vijay TV has positioned itself as "the only unbiased voice in Tamilnadu", and that it intends to help people decide the fate of Elections 2004.
The concept…
“ The definitive, unbiased but yet opinionated, critical yet incisive, serious yet light-hearted, election coverage of ELECTIONS 2004…with a host of never-seen-before elements to heighten viewer involvement…”
The hosts…
Gopinath- As a newsreader with NDTV, he has probed the role of politicians and beaurocrats with ease…GOPI hosts this election special getting down to the roots of the issues…
Shalini - an actress known for her realistic portrayal of the character in the show 'Salanam'. Intelligence and glamour in equal measure…
The show…
On air at March 1, 2004 onwards from 2100 hrs-2200 hrs (Mon-Fri) & a repeat at 2300 hrs
Each episode to have the following segments:
 UNGHAL THOGUDHI
UNGHAL VETPAALAR
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Candidate profile (History, Crime/Wealth verification)
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Cheran's corner (The national award winning director meets the people in each constituency to enquire about their needs & demands)
Panel discussion
VAAKURIDHI
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Candidates put forth their election manifesto & their promises
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Candidates are cross-questioned on the level of awareness of people's real needs
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Debate between two leaders of opposing political parties
VETRI YAARUKKU?
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Shots of the campaign on the street
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Voices/opinions of the people
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Fortune corner with astrologers predicting the outcome of the elections
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Expert panel discussion
 IVARGHALIN PAARVAI
In addition, fact files (90-120 sec):
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rights & powers of MPs
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rights of the people
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importance of voting
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FILM STARS in politics over the ages
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Meet the politician/candidate’s family
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Independents' campaigns
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Swings in allegiance
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Yesterday vs Today (humorous moments in politics)
the face of the week…
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a hard-talking interview…with the leaders of leading political parties in TN…
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each leader will be profiled…
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featuring J Jayalalithaa, M Karunanidhi, Vai Ko, G K Vasan, S Ramadoss and so on…
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