TRICHY: A campaign by TVK chief Vijay at Marakkadai junction on Thursday disrupted Class 10 public examinations at a nearby govt school, with students complaining of noise during the test. Around 175 students were writing their social science exam between 10am and 1.15pm at Syed Murtaza Government Higher Secondary School, located close to the campaign venue. Loudspeakers blaring songs and cheering supporters disturbed the students, sources said. The situation worsened when Vijay addressed the gathering between 12.35pm and 12.55pm, coinciding with the exam.The school had earlier submitted petitions to police and district authorities seeking measures to ensure a disturbance-free environment. “Despite this, the campaign went ahead and noise levels remained high during the exam,” the official added. Police at the spot attempted to regulate the crowd and urged supporters to maintain silence, but the noise continued.
