Chennai (Tamil Nadu), February 26: Actor Vijay’s political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), celebrated its one-year anniversary on Wednesday with a special event in Chennai, which was attended by political strategist and advisor Prashant Kishor. Kishor, who is guiding Vijay’s political journey, aims to position the TVK as a strong alternative to the two dominant Dravidian parties in the state ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
During the event, Vijay made a bold statement about the future of his party, declaring, “We are emerging as the primary political force in Tamil Nadu politics with a firm commitment to creating history in 2026, just as in 1967 and 1977, without compromising ideological principles at any cost.” He emphasized his party’s unwavering stand on principles while pursuing political change in the state.
Vijay also addressed the complexities of politics, stating that in this field, there are no permanent friends or enemies. “This is politics at a different level because we don’t know when someone will support, someone will oppose. We can’t predict that, and that’s why it has been said there is no permanent friend or enemy,” he said, reflecting on the unpredictable nature of political alliances.
The actor-politician also commented on the ongoing controversy surrounding the central government’s three-language policy. Vijay criticized the conflict between the state and the center, comparing it to childish bickering. “Funds to education have been stopped for the State Government. This is like LKG – UKG students fighting. Their responsibility is to give, and the state’s responsibility is to get—that is our right. Amid these big problems, two parties (BJP and DMK) are playing with hashtags,” Vijay remarked.
In related political news, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin convened a cabinet meeting on Tuesday to discuss the issue of constituency delimitation, which could potentially reduce the state’s representation in the Parliament. Stalin announced that an all-party meeting would be held on March 5 to discuss this matter further. The proposed changes could result in Tamil Nadu losing eight of its current 39 MPs, a shift that Stalin believes would be detrimental to the state’s interests. Invitations to the meeting will be sent to the 40 political parties registered with the Election Commission of India (ECI) in Tamil Nadu.
Stalin highlighted the urgency of the situation, stating that Tamil Nadu would need to stage protests to protect its political representation and rights in the face of potential realignments.