Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam(TVK) Chief Vijay launched his state-wide campaign from Tiruchirappalli. TVK Chief Vijay delivered a fiery speech questioning the ruling DMK over its 'unfulfilled' electoral promises mentioned in thier 2021 election manifesto.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay on Saturday began his statewide electoral campaign for the 2026 state elections in the Tiruchirappalli district of Tamil Nadu.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam President Vijay will embark on a statewide tour starting tomorrow (September 13, 2025), covering all districts and holding a series of people's meetings, the party announced on Friday.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay has been granted permission to address a gathering at the Marakkadai area of Tiruchirappalli (also known as Trichy) district of Tamil Nadu, but with 23 strict conditions imposed by City Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sibiin.
The complainant alleged that Vijay's bouncers mishandled him, and a case has been registered against the TVK chief and his bouncers under three sections.
"It has become abundantly clear that Actor Vijay is operating as a political actor, mimicking Naam Tamilar Party leader Seeman (Sebastian Simon), devoid of principles or ideology, solely for electoral gains and vote-bank politics," Prasad said in a statement.
Calling TVK a "toddler", Sathyan remarked that the party has a long way to go before it can be considered a serious political contender for the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections.
Speaking to reporters, Annamalai acknowledged the popularity of Vijay, who leads the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), but questioned whether he could sustain political engagement for a full term.
DMK party Minister K.N. Nehru on Friday slammed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay for referring to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin as "Uncle" during a public conference in Madurai, terming the remark disrespectful.
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader TKS Elangovan on Thursday reacted sharply to actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay's statements that the DMK was in a "secret alliance" with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and called the actor-turned-politician "ignorant of politics".
The vehicle stopped near Chakkimangalam in Madurai, where he stepped out to relieve himself. When he did not return, his friends found him unconscious and rushed him to the intensive care unit of Madurai Government Rajaji Hospital, where doctors later declared him dead, said the hospital dea