Archive · 6 Dec 2025
TVK Plans Pondicherry Meeting Amid Alliance Speculations
The Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) party is planning to hold a public meeting in Pondicherry on December 9, 2023.
They wanted to have a roadshow, but the administration only allowed a public meeting.
The party president, Vijay, had visitors, including Praveen Chakravarthy from the Congress Party and Nanjil Sampath, a politician who has changed parties multiple times.
Some people think the Congress Party might be exploring a tie-up with the TVK for the 2026 elections.
However, the Congress leadership has denied any knowledge of these alliance talks, asserting their commitment to their existing alliance with the DMK.
The TVK is trying to reach out to people through meetings to prepare for the upcoming elections.
TVK plans a public meeting in Pondicherry on December 9, 2023, after the administration denied permission for a roadshow.
Party president Vijay met with Praveen Chakravarthy from the Congress Party and Nanjil Sampath, who joined the TVK.
Speculations arise about a possible realignment of forces for the 2026 elections, with the Congress Party exploring a tie-up with the TVK.
The Congress leadership, including TNCC chief K Selvaperunthagai, has denied any knowledge of alliance talks with Vijay, asserting their commitment to the DMK alliance.
The TVK is continuing its political campaign after facing a setback due to a stampede at Karur on September 27.
- Who
- Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) party leaders and members, Congress Party leaders
- What
- Public meeting in Pondicherry, denial of alliance talks by Congress leadership
- When
- December 9, 2023 (public meeting), December 6, 2023 (denial of alliance talks)
- Where
- Open ground near the harbor, Pondicherry (public meeting), Chennai (denial of alliance talks)
- Why
- To prepare for the 2026 Assembly polls and continue political campaign, to clarify Congress's alliance stance
TVK and Congress Alliance Supporters
Congress Leadership
Alliance Speculations
TVK and Congress Alliance Supporters
There are speculations about a possible alliance between the TVK and the Congress Party for the 2026 elections, with Praveen Chakravarthy's meeting with Vijay being seen as a sign of this exploration.
Congress Leadership
The Congress leadership, including TNCC chief K Selvaperunthagai, has denied any knowledge of alliance talks with Vijay, asserting that the Congress is committed to its alliance with the DMK.
- Party
- Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK)
- Event
- Public meeting in Pondicherry
- Date
- December 9, 2023
- Location
- Open ground near the harbor, Pondicherry
- Visitors to Vijay
- Praveen Chakravarthy, Nanjil Sampath
- Reason for Meeting
- Preparation for 2026 Assembly polls
- Previous Incident
- Stampede at Karur on September 27
- Congress Committee
- Five-member committee under Girish Chodankar for seat-sharing discussions with DMK
- Congress Stance
- Denial of alliance talks with TVK, commitment to DMK alliance
Sources
TVK to Have Public Meeting in Pondy on Tuesday
DMK’s Youth Wing Leaders to Meet in Tiruvannamalai
TNCC chief denies alliance talks with actor Vijay, says Cong is with DMK
TN Cong chief denies alliance talks with actor Vijay
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Vijay to resume mass outreach in Puducherry on Dec 9 amid tight police restrictions
