VIKRAVANDI: Laying out a transparent political agenda and figuring out his key rivals, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder and actor Vijay declared the DMK as TVK’s political adversary and the BJP as its ideological opponent.
In a 50-minute speech at TVK’s inaugural political convention held in Vikravandi, Villupuram district on Sunday, Vijay introduced his openness to forming alliances for the 2026 meeting election, stating that he would share energy with allies. “Although we’re assured of securing a majority on our personal, we’ll share energy with our allies,” he mentioned.
Vijay made a grand entry on Sunday night, sooner than scheduled, as 1000’s of TVK cadres and followers, who arrived in vehicles, vans, buses, and two-wheelers from throughout the state, cheered him on. He walked down a protracted ramp constructed on the middle of the large floor on V Salai, whereas enthusiastic followers and cadres threw get together shawls at him, which he draped round his neck. The venue was dominated by giant cutouts of get together ideologues, together with Periyar E.V. Ramasamy, Ok. Kamaraj, B.R. Ambedkar, Queen Velu Nachiyar, and freedom fighter Anjalai Ammal on both facet of the stage.
Launching a scathing critique of the DMK, Vijay, talking largely extemporaneously, mentioned, “Corrupt forces are ruling Tamil Nadu at current.” He said that TVK’s ideological enemy is any get together that promotes a divisive agenda, whereas its political enemy is a celebration that talks of a ‘Dravidian mannequin authorities’ but engages in corruption. “Divisive politics is straightforward to identify because it exposes itself. Nevertheless, corruption hides behind ideological masks. These corrupt forces are ruling us now,” he mentioned, accusing the DMK of deceptive individuals by calling its regime a ‘Dravidian mannequin authorities.’
Vijay additionally criticized the DMK’s frequent accusations of fascism in opposition to the BJP, saying, “You always cry fascism and unfold concern amongst minorities. But when they’re fascist, how are you any totally different?”
He emphasised that nobody may label TVK as a ‘B crew’ of some other get together, including, “Everybody is aware of our stance once we declare our elementary precept as ‘Pirapokkum ella uyirkum’ (all are equal by beginning).”
Setting a transparent agenda, the convention highlighted key factors, stating that TVK would function on a ‘secular social justice ideology.’ Its motion plan consists of girls’s empowerment, state autonomy, a two-language coverage, environmental conservation, and the safety of ladies, youngsters, and the aged, alongside making certain schooling, well being, and ingesting water for all. Vijay additionally advocated for proportional illustration in schooling and employment, urging for a caste census to allocate assets pretty based mostly on inhabitants. Moreover, TVK helps abolishing the governor’s put up.
He shared that TVK adopted Ambedkar, Periyar, Kamaraj, Velu Nachiyar, and Anjalai Ammal as ideological mentors, although the get together wouldn’t embrace Periyar E.V. Ramasamy’s atheist ideology, focusing as an alternative on his rules of ladies’s empowerment and rational pondering. “We won’t undertake atheism. We don’t agree with it,” he mentioned.
Vijay defined that his entry into politics was motivated by a need to contribute past appearing and being profitable. Having taken the political plunge, he confirmed he’s totally dedicated however intends to proceed with measured steps.
The 50-year-old actor, who based TVK in February this yr, said that the get together will not be an alternate power however slightly the first power geared toward remodeling Tamil Nadu. He inspired his cadres to uphold “decency and decorum” in political discourse. “Some might say that Vijay by no means criticizes anybody instantly. We aren’t right here to assault or disrespect anybody. We’ll take a respectful method, however it will likely be impactful,” he added.
Originally of the convention, Vijay hoisted the TVK flag on a 101-foot flagpole by urgent a button, accompanied by the get together tune that includes his voice.
