BJP's Vinoj P Selvam slams TVK chief Vijay, says "Still in kindergarten as far as politics is concerned"

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 18 (ANI): Tamil Nadu BJP leader Vinoj P Selvam on Thursday launched a sharp attack on TVK Chief and actor Vijay, branding him a "confused and amateur politician" who lacks clarity on key issues and fails to articulate his party's core principles even after two years.
Selvam, the Tamil Nadu BJP youth wing president, accused Vijay of indecision on figures like Periyar and of merely echoing the DMK's rhetoric without offering original positions.
"Vijay is a very confused, amateur politician. He doesn't know how to take a stand between Periyar and otherwise... What is the message you're trying to give?... You are very confused, you are very amateur, you are still in kindergarten as far as politics is concerned. And after two years of forming his political party, to date, he has not been able to come up with what his party stands for," Selvam said.
The BJP leader further criticised TVK for opposing BJP policies on issues like NEET while parroting DMK lines, without outlining its own agenda.
"He keeps opposing the BJP's policies and principles, and he keeps talking about NEET. He basically parrots everything the DMK says, but apart from that, TVK has not come out with a single line about what his party actually stands for. So let him first get clarity before opposing the BJP," he added.
TVK Chief Vijay launched his state-wide campaign from Tiruchirappalli on Saturday. He delivered a fiery speech questioning the ruling DMK over its 'unfulfilled' electoral promises mentioned in their 2021 election manifesto.
Addressing a massive crowd, Vijay began his speech with a reference to tradition, saying, "In the olden days, before going to war, people would first visit their family deity for blessings. Similarly, before heading into an electoral battle, I wanted to meet and greet my people.
He emphasised the historical and political significance of Trichy, recalling that former Chief Minister CN Annadurai had decided to contest elections from here in 1956 and MG Ramachandran (Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu) had conducted his maiden political conference in the city in 1974.
"Trichy has always been a turning point in Tamil Nadu politics. It is also known for its cultural heritage, religious harmony, and social justice movements led by Periyar (DK Founder).
Vijay then shifted his focus to the DMK government's 2021 election manifesto, highlighting several promises that remain unfulfilled. "Out of the 505 assurances they made, what has been implemented? Where is the Rs 3 reduction in diesel prices, the monthly electricity bill calculation, the waiver of student education loans, 40 per cent job reservation for women in government services, the restoration of the old pension scheme, and the filling of two lakh government vacancies?" he asked. (ANI)