Chennai, 23 Nov

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhgam chief Vijay on Sunday resumed his campaign for the 2026 Assembly election after a break of nearly 2 months and targeted the ruling DMK by accusing it of 'loot' and also indirectly levelled allegations of dynasty politics against the party.

Vijay slammed the DMK for questioning his party, the TVK, over its ideology and asserted that his party was founded on solid ideological standpoints, and it begins with the principle of equality and had, among other things, demanded a caste census.

He addressed cadres, admirers and local people at Sunguvarchattiram in nearby Kanchipuram district at an indoor auditorium of an educational institution.

The actor-turned politician ridiculed DMK and also accused it of pretension. He said the TVK did not make "empty claims" like the DMK on ending NEET, and instead it sought shifting education to state list from the concurrent list of the Constitution.

He invoked the legacy of former Chief Minister C N Annadurai while heaping criticism on the DMK for what he described as a "personal vendetta" against his party.

Vijay stressed that the TVK party aims to serve all sections of society and questioned whether the DMK was still upholding the principles of Annadurai. "The DMK now asks, 'What is the price of ideology?' They question us about our ideology," he said.

The TVK chief reiterated the party's stance on several contentious issues, noting that it was the first party to approach the Supreme Court in opposition to the Waqf Act, had consistently demanded a caste-based census, and had opposed the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Vijay accused the DMK of corruption and internal dysfunction, saying the party had "deceived the very people who trusted and voted for them" and alleging that the DMK's internal conduct made it appear like "a 75-year-old child." He asserted that despite the TVK not yet launching a full-scale opposition campaign, the ruling party was already showing signs of apprehension.

Further, he described the DMK's actions as "nothing but drama" and emphasised that the TVK would continue to hold them accountable. Vijay concluded by urging the public to reflect on the party's ideology and governance record, positioning the TVK as a principled alternative committed to equal service for all.

TVK is seeking to consolidate its presence in Kanchipuram ahead of the upcoming elections.and Vijay's address here marks his first public interaction since the Karur stampede. in September which had claimed the lives of 41 people.

The meeting today in Kancheepuram was a closed door one with select party cadre and supporters from three taluks of the district.

Party sources highlighted that Vijay's presence is intended to motivate party workers and reinforce the party's commitment to the people of Kancheepuram. They added that such interactions are part of a broader strategy to enhance grassroots-level engagement, especially ahead of forthcoming political activities in Tamil Nadu. (ANI)

Following the 27 September stampede at Karur, this is the first time Vijay addressed his party workers and the people as well, marking the resumption of his campaign ahead of the state election next year.