Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Rally LIVE Updates: ‘Those spoiling the country with divisive politics are TVK’s primary ideological enemy,’ says Tamil superstar in first political speech

Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam rally LIVE updates from Vikravandi: The Tamil superstar said that his party will travel along the paths laid by Periyar E.V. Ramasamy, K. Kamaraj, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Velu Nachiar and Anjalai Ammal.

Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Rally LIVE Updates in Vikravandi: Tamil superstar Vijay addresses the first State Conference of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. (Screengrab)

Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Rally LIVE, Latest News Today: In his first political speech at Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s rally, actor-turned-politician Vijay said that “those spoiling the country with divisive politics” are his party’s “primary ideological enemy”. He further said that some had been “painting anyone entering politics with a particular colour”, adding that they were fooling people and doing “underground dealings”. Taking a dig at the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, Vijay further alleged that one “family” is looting the state “in the name of Dravida model”.

Entrusting his faith in the people of Tamil Nadu, Vijay highlighted his belief that they would vote to make TVK the single largest party in the 2026 Assembly elections in the state. He said that thereafter, if parties want to form an alliance with his party, the TVK would give them a share in the government. Vijay also recalled the suicide of NEET aspirant and Ariyalur student Anitha, while adding that women would play a vital role in his political career. The State Conference of his newly formed political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, marks Vijay’s formal launch into the world of politics.

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What type of politics does Vijay represent? While taking about TVK’s ideology, Vijay said that they were not going to “separate Dravidian Nationalism and Tamil Nationalism”. “They are two eyes of this soil. We shouldn’t shrink ourselves to any specific identity,” Vijay added. He said that TVK’s ideology was based on Secular Social Justice ideologies and the party would act based on that. Vijay’s political messaging has a clear focus on inclusivity and Tamil pride. TVK’s launch anthem, “Tamizhan Kodi Parakuthu… Thalaivan Yugam Porakuthu (The Tamil flag flies high… A leader’s era has begun),” is a deliberate attempt to echo the state’s cinematic-political nostalgia.

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21:08 (IST) 27 Oct 2024

Vijay Thalapathy TVK Rally LIVE: 'Stop painting those opposing you with certain colours,' says Vijay in first political speech

In the first political rally for his party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, Tamil superstar Vijay cautioned political parties against painting those opposing them "with certain colours". " "Some here have been painting anyone entering politics with a particular colour," news agency PTI quoted him as saying. He further said that the parties who do so were fooling people, while doing "underground dealings". "... make noises during election and always talk about fascism. And create majority-minority fears among people who are united," he added.

18:26 (IST) 27 Oct 2024

Vijay Thalapathy TVK Rally LIVE: 'Left my career at the peak...I am here as your Vijay,' says Tamil superstar

Tamil superstar Vijay, while addressing TVK's first political rally, said that he had left his career as an actor and his earnings to join politics. '... I am here as your Vijay, trusting you all," he said.

18:23 (IST) 27 Oct 2024

Vijay Thalapathy TVK Rally LIVE: 'We are not going to separate Dravidian Nationalism and Tamil Nationalism,' says Vijay on TVK's ideology

While taking about Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s ideology, actor-turned-poltician Vijay said that they were not going to "separate Dravidian Nationalism and Tamil Nationalism". "They are two eyes of this soil. We shouldn't shrink ourselves to any specific identity," Vijay added. He said that his party's ideology was based on Secular Social Justice ideologies and the TVK would act based on that.

17:52 (IST) 27 Oct 2024

Vijay Thalapathy TVK Rally LIVE: 'Politics not a cine field, it is a battlefield,' says Vijay at TVK's first rally

Speaking at Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's first State Conference on Sunday, actor-turned-politician Vijay said that politics was not a cine field but a battlefield, news agency ANI reported. He further said that sustenance in the field was possible only if politics is taken "with seriousness and a little laughter." "We have to be careful on the ground," ANI quoted him as saying.

16:33 (IST) 27 Oct 2024

Vijay Thalapathy TVK Rally LIVE: Actor Vijay pays floral tribute to freedom fighters and language martyrs

As the first State Conference of his party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, began, actor Vijay paid a floral tribute to all freedom fighters and language martyrs, and hoisted the TVK's flag. He is expected to address the gathering of over 3 lakh people in Vikravandi soon.

15:49 (IST) 27 Oct 2024

Vijay Thalapathy TVK Rally LIVE: In pics | Supporters reach Vikravandi for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's first rally

Express photos by Arun Janardhanan

15:23 (IST) 27 Oct 2024

Vijay Thalapathy TVK Rally LIVE: Medical teams reach Vikravandi as people witness excess heat ahead of TVK's first rally

Medical teams reached Vikravandi area in Tamil Nadu's Villupuram district as people suffered from excess heat ahead of actor Vijay's party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's first political rally on Sunday.

14:33 (IST) 27 Oct 2024

Vijay Thalapathy TVK Rally LIVE: What is the expected turnout?

Already, there are thousands of people who have made it to the ground. Despite being about 100 kilometres away from Chennai, the rally is expected to draw a crowd of nearly 3,00,000 from across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and other South Indian states.

14:29 (IST) 27 Oct 2024

Vijay Thalapathy TVK Rally LIVE: Tamil superstar’s foray into politics

To all who are wondering why Tamil superstar Vijay is taking a political plunge, you must remember that he follows a long list of actors in the state who have done so, and done so pretty successfully. To name a few —M G Ramachandran, J Jayalalithaa, Vijayakanth, and more recently, Kamal Haasan.

14:27 (IST) 27 Oct 2024

Welcome to our Live Blog

Good afternoon and welcome to our Live Blog where we cover Tamil superstar Vijay's first political rally in Vikravandi. Our reporter Arun Janardhanan is on the ground and will be bringing to you Live Updates on what's happening, how the atmosphere is and insight on the importance of the move. Keep following this space for latest updates!

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