Tamil superstar-turned-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is set to hold its first general council meeting in Mahabalipuram on February 26. This would mark a significant milestone since the party’s formation on February 2, 2024.
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Vijay’s entry into politics has reshaped the political landscape of Tamil Nadu.
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He was announcing the launch of TVK, he emphasised that his party would stand firmly against corruption and divisiveness.
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He also confirmed that TVK would contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.ย
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In August, Vijay introduced TVK’s official party flag and flag song at its headquarters in Panaiyur, Chennai.
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Subsequently, on October, Vijay held its inaugural conference in Vikravandi, Villupuram district.ย
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The event was one of Tamil Nadu’s largest political gatherings, drawing massive crowds and causing significant traffic congestion along the Chennai-Tiruchi National Highway.
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According to Tamil Nadu police, approximately 3 lakh people attended the Vikravandi conference, leading to heavy traffic disruptions in areas such as Vikravandi and Mundiyampakkam.
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Vijay has made his political stance clear by identifying the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as his ideological adversary and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) as his political rival.
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He has criticised the DMK for being a family-centric party that exploits the “Dravidian identity” for personal gain, while also condemning the BJP for “promoting divisive politics.”
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Following these remarks, the DMK dismissed TVK as the “C-team” of the BJP, alleging that Vijay’s political entry was orchestrated to benefit the BJP indirectly.ย
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Vijay’s political influence has been steadily growing, particularly following the success of his fan club, the All India Thalapathy Vijay Makkal Iyakkam (AITVMI), in the 2021 local body elections.ย
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This electoral success has bolstered Vijay’s political credibility, positioning him as a strong contender in Tamil Nadu’s evolving political scene.
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Meanwhile, Vijay has stated that TVK will only form alliances with parties that acknowledge his leadership.ย