Vijay's TVK Aims for Power Shift in Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly Elections

Actor Vijay, founder of the political party TVK, stresses a pivotal contest against DMK in Tamil Nadu's 2026 elections. TVK's General Council criticized the Waqf Bill and NDA's delimitation agenda, accusing the DMK and Centre of dynastic politics and fiscal neglect. Vijay promises reforms in safety, education, and health, advocating for natural resource protections.

Actor and emerging political leader Vijay has announced a significant challenge for Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly elections. He predicts a contest primarily between his Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party and the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).

Addressing a General Council meeting, Vijay criticized the DMK and the BJP-led Centre, targeting issues from dynasty politics to fiscal mismanagement. He demanded the withdrawal of the controversial Waqf Bill and opposed the delimitation exercise purportedly aimed at redistributing parliamentary seats unfavorably for the southern states.

Vijay promised reforms, focusing on women's safety, healthcare, education, and equitable resource distribution. He opposed detrimental projects like the Parandur airport and emphasized support for Tamil Nadu's working class. He also highlighted the Modi government's alleged financial neglect of Tamil Nadu despite hefty GST collections.

(With inputs from agencies.)