New rules explained to party representatives

The expenditure incurred by star campaigners of political parties will be included in the expenditure of candidates and their allies if they share dais with the star campaigner. Addressing an all-party meeting, District Returning Officer and Collector R. Kannan said that even if the star campaigner names the candidate during the campaign, the expenses of meeting, lighting, vehicles and food incurred by the star campaigner would be included in the poll expenses of the party /alliance candidate of the respective constituency.