Vijay criticises DMK govt, asserts confidence in his party’s win
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Wednesday strongly criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and attacked the DMK government, asserting that while the Chief Minister may try to silence him, he cannot silence a Vijay in every household across the state.
Speaking at a public rally in Thanjavur, Vijay asserted his confidence in the victory of the TVK in the upcoming polls and said, “Listen to what I say, the next government will be a TVK government. Fishermen, remain hopeful; your protection will be fully ensured.”
He further referred to the controversy surrounding the release of his film Jananayagan, thanking Stalin for voicing support for the movie and noting the widespread backing it received from the public. “Chief Minister, you may try to silence me, but you cannot silence every Vijay in every household. They have already begun their campaign,” he said.
Drawing parallels between cricket and the upcoming Assembly elections, Vijay criticised the DMK for framing the contest as “Team Delhi vs Team Tamil Nadu” and asserting that even in cricket, the Delhi team cannot match Tamil Nadu.
He emphasised that “Tamil Nadu is TVK, and TVK is Tamil Nadu,” adding that all divisions will be set aside and the TVK team will emerge victorious.
Vijay outlined his party’s priorities and said that a TVK government would not just announce schemes but ensure all projects are completed within five years. He also expressed his personal wish to be born into a farming family in the next birth and criticised the state government for inaction on fishermen’s issues.
Attacking DMK of misleading the public on issues such as NEET and basic amenities, Vijay criticised the current administration for financial excuses and false promises.
“When people ask for basic amenities, you dismiss it by citing financial burden. Even though you knew that the state government cannot ban the NEET examination, you misled the people by claiming that you would put an end to it,” said Vijay.
The 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly will go to the polls in the first half of 2026. Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s entry with his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is expected to turn the Tamil Nadu polls into a three-way contest.