'No Slave Alliance, Can't Be Subservient To RSS Or Pseudo Secular Front': Vijay
Vijay announced that his TVK would align neither with BJP nor with DMK, while assuring that he would share power with parties that join him.
Published : August 21, 2025 at 6:12 PM IST
|Updated : August 21, 2025 at 8:42 PM IST
Madurai: Actor-turned politician Vijay announced that he would not align with the BJP or with the DMK, while reiterating that anyone who aligns with his people's movement can partake in power when Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam(TVK) forms the government. The declaration from Vijay came in the party's second state conference here on Thursday.
The TVK founder said the party, which is made up of various units, was enough to take forward their political journey towards the seat of power, with the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections due in less than a year. "Why would we need the support of others?" Vijay wondered.
"We can't be subservient to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). On the other hand, one group which identifies itself as a secular front has been hoodwinking the people. We can't lose ourselves to be part of any alliance. Our movement is held together by self-respect," the actor said. He extended his invitation to the minor parties in the state to join hands with him. Responding to questions on how he would share power with the alliance partners, Vijay said the answer is still yes and that the parties will get their due share in the government.
Vijay identified TVK as the only contender of DMK, dashing hopes of the AIADMK-led alliance in the state. "The contest is between us and them. There is no one in between. Our only political enemy is DMK," he quipped, adding that his party's ideologies are at odds with that of the BJP.
The tinsel town star said there are arithmetic calculations of alliance passed around as ways and means to keep TVK from accruing to power. The actor did not elaborate further on that note but added that "those who kept wishing for TVK to be at bay would remain as a wish only." "We will receive people's mandate and will romp to power", he noted.
"When a lion is unique, when it roars, it vibrates for many kilometres. Such a lion only comes out to hunt. It does not come out to have fun. It only hunts animals that are alive. It only hunts and defeats animals that are bigger than itself. A lion knows how to be with a group and how to be alone. Even if it comes alone, it will show everyone water," said Vijay.
Appreciating MGR
Vijay also recalled former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK founder MG Ramachandran, popularly known as MGR, during his speech. "When it comes to Madurai, what comes to mind is the Alanganallur Jallikattu, the Vaigai River, the festival of descending into the Azhagar River, Madurai Meenakshi (temple). Like this land, the people living in Madurai are also sensitive. The person who comes to mind as soon as we set foot on this land is MGR. Cinema and politics, my leader is always MGR. I did not get a chance to interact with him. My brother (and DMDK founder late) Captain Vijayakanth has a similar character. I also got a lot of opportunities to interact with him. He is also from this Madurai soil. Can we forget him?" he said.
Vijay made it clear that the politics taken up by his party was for the good of the masses. "The politics that TVK is taking up is real. Politics for good people. Politics for the people of the country. Politics that only does good. Just as there was a change of government in 1967 and 1977, the history of a big change of government and politics will return in Tamil Nadu in 2026. This second state conference is to say that for sure. The climate in Tamil Nadu politics has changed after our first conference," the actor said.
Vijay also posed a series of questions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "PM Modi, you are in power for the third time. You came to power to do good for the entire people, right? Or to conspire against the Muslim and minority people? People have many questions to ask you. I will ask a few questions on their behalf. Modiji, please return the Katchatheevu that was given to Sri Lanka to stop Tamil Nadu fishermen from being captured by the Sri Lankan Navy. It pains me to tell you what is happening in the NEET exam that is being conducted due to your stubbornness. Therefore, please declare that there is no NEET exam. That is enough. Will you do this, Modiji?" he said.
The actor claimed that since the BJP cannot win a single Lok Sabha seat in Tamil Nadu, it is doing injustice to the southern state. "You think that you can rule till 2029 by intimidating corrupt parties that have no public support. No water will stick to the lotus leaf. How can the people of Tamil Nadu stick to it? Since it cannot win even a single seat here, the BJP government is cheating Tamil Nadu by doing nothing. Is this right, Modij?" Vijay asked.
Wooing AIADMK, anti-DMK voters
The GOAT actor was seen wooing the AIADMK voters and seen firming up the anti-DMK plank during his speech. "Innocent AIADMK workers are suffering in pain because they cannot speak out. Therefore, no matter what disguise the BJP comes up with, the BJP's trick will not work in Tamil Nadu. The BJP's alliance in Tamil Nadu is an unsuitable alliance," he said.
Vijay trained his guns on the DMK, saying it has an internal pact with the BJP. "The DMK in power is keeping a relationship with the BJP internally and putting on a show as if it is opposing it externally. If a raid comes, the DMK's job is to go to Delhi for a meeting that never goes through and hold a secret meeting there," he said.
"If a mistake is made, and if it is found out, I will not let it go even if it is (MK) Stalin uncle. Stalin uncle, I will put some questions to you. Please answer them. Is there any honesty in your government? Is there any justice? Is there no corruption? Is there a law and order in the state? Is there security for women? Is there security for natural resources? Can you answer such questions? People say that corruption worth Rs 1000 crore has taken place in TASMAC alone," he charged.
Vijay added that DMK has "deceived all sections of people, including farmers, government employees, teachers, fishermen." "You are deceiving those people by saying that there will be no impact in Parandur (where an airport is coming). My dear Stalin uncle, very very worst uncle. People, ask did DMK do everything it said during the elections?" he said.
Vijay appealed to people to throw the DMK government out of power in the 2026 Tamil Nadu polls. "We started the party only after going to every house. In the 2026 elections, we should send the DMK government home. People should vote thinking that I am the candidate all over Tamil Nadu. Your symbol is Vijay in all 234 constituencies. If you vote for my face, it is as if the candidate in your house has won. I am the uncle of the children in every house in Tamil Nadu. No force can separate me from people. I have come to work for you. I respect the people. I worship the people. My duty is to serve the people," he said.
Vijay said he has come to politics to serve the people and repay his debt of gratitude. "I did not come to politics in search of refuge after losing an opportunity in cinema. I came to politics to repay my debt of gratitude to the people. Therefore, the people of Tamil Nadu are a gift given to me by God," he said.
Vijay concluded by saying, "I will meet people as soon as possible. I am an actor. As much as talent is important for the country, truth and honesty are equally important. It is not film personalities that defeated good leaders like (BR) Ambedkar, (K) Kamaraj and (R) Nallakannu. It is always a politician. The idea of defeating such good leaders is not propped up by film personalities. It is politicians. Not all politicians are intelligent. Not all those from cinema are fools. Only good things will happen. Victory is certain."
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