Vijay to felicitate Classes 10, 12 board exam toppers on June 17

The event will be held at RK Convention Centre in Chennai, during which Vijay will felicitate students who achieved the top three ranks in their respective constituencies in Class 10 and Class 12 exams.

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Vijay is known for his philanthropic works, most of which he carries out through All India Thalapathy Vijay Makkal Iyakkam. (File)

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Vijay is arguably one of the biggest stars in the Tamil film industry now. Fondly referred to as Thalapathy, the actor is also known for his philanthropic works, most of which he carries out through All India Thalapathy Vijay Makkal Iyakkam.

Meanwhile, the organisation has now announced its decision to organise a programme on June 17, during which Vijay will felicitate students who achieved the top three ranks in their respective constituencies in Class 10 and Class 12 examinations.

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In a statement released to the media, Vijay Makkal Iyakkam general secretary Bussy N Anand said that the event will be held at RK Convention Centre in Chennai.

While the Directorate of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu, declared the SSLC or Class 10 results on May 19, Class 12 exam results were announced on May 8.

The organisation had distributed free food to people across the state on World Hunger Day (May 28).

On behalf of #VijayMakkalIyakkam, #ThalapathyVijay to honour the 1st three rank holders of the 10th & 12th Exams 2023 across TN, by presenting certificates & rewards in the presence of their parents on Saturday (17-06-2023) at R.K Convention Centre, Neelangarai.🏅@actorvijay pic.twitter.com/YCfxRpl3yz

— RIAZ K AHMED (@RIAZtheboss) June 7, 2023

Though speculations are rife that the actor would soon enter politics and that his aforementioned initiatives were part of an attempt to lay the groundwork for the same, there have not been official confirmation from the side of Vijay or any of his close associates yet.

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In 2021, Iyakkam members had contested the rural local body polls in newly created districts in 2021. They sprung a surprise by winning over 120 seats.

The organisation members later contested urban local body polls as well. Posters depicting Vijay as the next chief minister were put up and slogans ridiculing the ruling and Opposition party leaders were raised in some parts of the state, triggering a controversy.

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