Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 11 (HBTV): Money was distributed during an election campaign for the Congress's Virudhnagar candidate for the Lok Sabha elections, Manickam Tagore, an official has said. 

In a video clip that was widely shared on social media platforms on Wednesday, cash was purportedly seen being distributed to the attendees during an event for Manickam Tagore's campaign in Virudhunagar.  

Superintendent of Police BK Arvind confirmed the veracity of the video clip from Madurai.  

Earlier, on Wednesday, Tagore addressed party supporters and locals during an election campaign in Madurai.

Speaking to ANI, Tagore hailed the Congress's 'Nyay Patra' or manifesto for the seven-phased Lok Sabha elections. He said, "There is tremendous energy among the people here at this event of 'Mahalakshmi'. Our manifesto speaks about the people. The people are responding positively to our 'Nyay Patra'."

On Prime Minister Modi's visits to Tamil Nadu, Tagore said regardless of his visits to the southern state, Tamil Nadu stands with Chief Minister MK Stalin.   

"No matter how many times PM Modi visits our state, he will continue to be rejected by the Tamils. Tamil Nadu stands with CM MK Stalin and his target of winning 40 out of 40 Lok Sabha seats in the state will be accomplished," Tagore said. 

(ANI) This is a syndicated news feed. HBTV has edited it for brevity and clarity.