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Congress MP Jothimani criticized the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for denying certification to actor Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan', calling it an attack on the Tamil film industry and a misuse of censorship for political ends. She urged for reform of the CBFC, stating that film approval should rest with audiences, while fellow MP Manickam Tagore echoed concerns about threats to freedom of speech in the industry. The film's release has been postponed ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections.