Thalapathy Vijay has now entered politics. He recently started a new political party called Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). On Sunday, October 27, 2024, Vijay spoke at his first big political meeting in Vikravandi, Tamil Nadu. Many people, around 8 lakh, attended this event to hear him speak. In his speech, Vijay talked about his party’s goals and criticized the current political situation.
Vijay’s speech was different from traditional political speeches. Instead of sticking to old fashioned ways, he used a mix of Tamil and English, which made his speech easier for young people to understand. He didn’t directly mention the names of the political parties he criticized, but it was clear that he was talking about two main groups the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu.
Vijay’s Criticism of BJP and DMK
Vijay said that his ideological enemies are those who create divisions among people based on religion and other issues, referring to the BJP without naming it directly. He called them “divisive forces” and said they are easy to identify, like a “rogue elephant.” On the other hand, Vijay accused the DMK of using the term “Dravidian model” to cover up corruption. He said that the ruling party is fooling people by using the names of great leaders like Periyar and Anna for their own personal gains.
Vijay was particularly harsh on those who called the BJP fascist but still had secret dealings with them. He said, “If they are fascists, then what are you?” This was a direct hit at the DMK, who often criticize the BJP while being accused of corruption themselves. Vijay said that these corrupt forces are difficult to spot because they wear a “mask of ideology” to hide their true nature.
TVK’s Ideology and Goals
Vijay said that TVK’s ideology is based on equality, which means that all people are equal by birth. He said this is the party’s main belief, and it opposes all types of discrimination. Vijay also talked about the importance of Dravidian thought and Tamil nationalism, calling them the “two eyes” of his party.
Interestingly, TVK also promotes the idea that women should be seen as leaders. Vijay mentioned historical women figures like Velu Nachiar and Anjalai Ammal as inspirations for the party. He claimed that TVK is the first party to place women as ideological leaders.
What TVK Wants to Do for Tamil Nadu
Vijay listed many goals for his party, which include:
- Women’s development
- Promoting a rational way of thinking
- Protecting the environment
- Developing Tamil Nadu in a way that is sensitive to climate change
- Creating a Tamil Nadu that is free from addictions
- Ensuring that Tamil Nadu follows a two-language policy (likely Tamil and English)
- Giving more power and autonomy to the state
He also spoke about the need for proportional reservation in jobs and education, which means giving representation to all castes based on their population.
Vijay’s Plans for the 2026 Elections
Vijay is confident that TVK will do well in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He said that every vote for TVK would be like a “bomb” against corruption and divisive politics. He also said that TVK is open to sharing power with other parties that support its ideology.
Thalapathy Vijay has entered politics with strong ideas about fighting corruption and promoting equality. He believes that Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam will bring about real change in Tamil Nadu.
