Vijay Launches New Political Party, Seeks to Shake Up Tamil Nadu Politics
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Popular Tamil actor Vijay announced his entry into politics with the launch of his own party, Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
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TVK aims to provide an alternative to the two main Dravidian parties - DMK and AIADMK - and fight the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly polls.
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Vijay said politics is not a hobby for him and he wants to fully involve himself, learning from predecessors like MGR and Jayalalithaa.
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He joins a long line of Tamil film stars like MGR, Jayalalithaa, and Vijayakanth who enjoyed success in politics.
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Analysts feel Vijay's political entry is well-timed, coming at the peak of his film career, which could aid his chances.