Archive · 5 Nov 2025
Vijay: 2026 TN Polls Battle Confined Between TVK and DMK
A famous actor named Vijay, who has his own political party called TVK, said that the next big election in Tamil Nadu will only be between his party and the current ruling party, DMK.
He feels his party will win.
Vijay also talked about a terrible accident at one of his party's events where 41 people died.
He said it made him very sad and that he has questions about how the government handled the situation afterward.
He mentioned that the government quickly appointed an investigator, and top officials held a press conference, which he believes people are questioning.
Vijay told his party members that any problems they face are temporary and they will overcome them.
The party also passed resolutions supporting him as their leader and chief minister candidate.
Actor-politician Vijay stated the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election will be a contest solely between his TVK party and the ruling DMK.
Vijay expressed confidence in TVK securing a '100% win' in the upcoming elections.
He addressed the Karur stampede, where 41 people died, describing it as an 'indescribable anguish' and questioned the government's response.
Vijay criticized the 'hasty' appointment of a one-member commission and the press conference held by top state officials regarding the stampede.
TVK's general council meeting adopted resolutions authorizing Vijay on alliance decisions and naming him the party's Chief Ministerial candidate.
- Who
- Actor-Politician Vijay (founder-chief of TVK)
- What
- Vijay declared that the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election will be a fight exclusively between his party TVK and the ruling DMK. He also criticized the DMK government's handling of the Karur stampede.
- When
- Wednesday, November 5 (speech delivered over a month after the Karur stampede)
- Where
- A private hotel in a coastal town near Chennai (during TVK's general council meeting)
- Why
- To articulate his party's stance for the upcoming elections and address public concerns regarding the Karur stampede.
Actor-Politician Vijay (TVK)
Chief Minister MK Stalin and DMK
Electoral Outlook for 2026
Actor-Politician Vijay (TVK)
Vijay asserts that the 2026 Assembly election in Tamil Nadu will be exclusively a contest between his party, TVK, and the ruling DMK. He is confident of a '100% win for TVK'.
Chief Minister MK Stalin and DMK
The DMK's stance is not directly quoted, but Vijay's statements position the DMK as the primary opponent in the upcoming elections.
Response to Karur Stampede
Actor-Politician Vijay (TVK)
Vijay described the Karur stampede, which killed 41 people, as an 'indescribable anguish.' He questioned the 'hasty' appointment of a one-member commission and the press conference held by top government officials regarding the incident.
Chief Minister MK Stalin and DMK
Vijay implies that the DMK government's actions following the stampede, such as the commission appointment and official press meet, are being questioned by the public and were part of a 'political game'.
- Political Parties Involved
- Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)
- Key Figure
- Actor-Politician Vijay (TVK Founder-Chief)
- Event
- TVK Special General Council Meeting
- Location of Meeting
- Coastal town near Chennai
- Karur Stampede Date
- September 27
- Stampede Casualties
- 41 deaths, over 60 injured
- Resolutions Adopted
- Authorized Vijay on alliance decisions, named him CM candidate
Sources
TVK general council authorises Vijay to decide on alliance for Assembly polls
Vijay Named TVK’s CM Candidate, Empowered to Decide Poll Alliances
TVK Empowers Vijay For Alliance Move At 1st High-Level Meet Since Stampede
‘We Will Win’: Vijay Targets Stalin In First Key TVK Meeting Since Karur Stampede
TVK to head separate front in 2026 TN Assembly polls, declares Vijay as CM candidate
Vijay declares himself CM candidate, says TVK will take on DMK in 2026
Party names Vijay as CM candidate, gives free hand on alliances
TVK to go solo in 2026 TN Assembly polls; Vijay named CM candidate
Tamil Actor-Politician Vijay Slams 'Venomous' MK Stalin Amid AIADMK Tie-Up Buzz
'He Poured Venom Against Us': Vijay Hits Out At CM Stalin, Says 2026 Tamil Nadu Polls Will Be Between DMK & TVK
Vijay addresses controversy in first public speech after Karur stampeded: ‘Just temporary struggles’
Vijay breaks silence after Karur stampede, alleges ‘meaningless rumours’ spread against him in aftermath: ‘I was in indescribable pain’
