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{{Short description|Indian political party}}
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|logo              =
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|abbreviation      = TVK
|abbreviation      = TVK
|president        = [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]]
|president        = [[C. Joseph Vijay]]
|general_secretary = [[N. Anand]]
|general_secretary = [[N. Anand]]
|treasurer        = [[P. Venkataramanan]]
|treasurer        = [[P. Venkataramanan]]
|founder          = Vijay
|founder          = C. Joseph Vijay
|foundation        = {{start date and age|df=y|2024|02|02}}
|foundation        = {{start date and age|df=y|2024|02|02}}
|headquarters      = Panaiyur, [[Chennai]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/protesting-sanitation-workers-call-on-tvk-chief-vijay-at-party-office/article69921228.ece|title=Protesting Chennai sanitation workers call on TVK chief Vijay|date=22 August 2025|access-date=1 January 2026|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
|headquarters      = Panaiyur, [[Chennai]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/protesting-sanitation-workers-call-on-tvk-chief-vijay-at-party-office/article69921228.ece|title=Protesting Chennai sanitation workers call on TVK chief Vijay|date=22 August 2025|access-date=1 January 2026|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
|membership        =  15 million+ (September 2025)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailythanthi.com/news/tamilnadu/tvk-membership-rises-to-1-crore-1163142 | title=த.வெ.க. உறுப்பினர் சேர்க்கை 1½ கோடியாக உயர்ந்தது|trans-title=TVK membership count increases to 1.5 crores|work=[[Dina Thanthi]]|date=15 June 2025|lang=ta}}</ref>
|membership        =  15 million+ (September 2025)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailythanthi.com/news/tamilnadu/tvk-membership-rises-to-1-crore-1163142 | title=த.வெ.க. உறுப்பினர் சேர்க்கை 1½ கோடியாக உயர்ந்தது|trans-title=TVK membership count increases to 1.5 crores|work=[[Dina Thanthi]]|date=15 June 2025|lang=ta}}</ref>
| alliance    = [[TVK-led Alliance|TVK+]] (2026–Present), [[Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance]] (National) (2026-Present)
| alliance    = [[TVK-led Alliance|TVK+]] (2026–Present)
| position          = [[Centre-left]]<ref name="CL">{{cite web|last=Tamilarasu|first=Prabhakar|date=4 September 2024|title='Thalapathy' Vijay is busy reading Ambedkar as his party plans to lean Left of Centre. Right's a no go|url=https://theprint.in/politics/thalapathy-vijay-is-busy-reading-ambedkar-as-his-party-plans-to-lean-left-of-centre-rights-a-no-go/2250688/|access-date=1 June 2025|work=[[ThePrint]]}}</ref>
| position          = [[Centre-left]]<ref name="CL">{{cite web|last=Tamilarasu|first=Prabhakar|date=4 September 2024|title='Thalapathy' Vijay is busy reading Ambedkar as his party plans to lean Left of Centre. Right's a no go|url=https://theprint.in/politics/thalapathy-vijay-is-busy-reading-ambedkar-as-his-party-plans-to-lean-left-of-centre-rights-a-no-go/2250688/|access-date=1 June 2025|work=[[ThePrint]]}}</ref>
| ideology          = [[Secularism]]<br>[[Social justice]]<br>[[Egalitarianism]]
| ideology          = {{ubl|[[Egalitarianism]]|[[Secularism]]|[[Social justice]]}}
| colours          = {{color box|{{party color|Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam}}}} [[Red (colour)|Dark Red]]<br />{{color box|#ffca00}} [[Yellow]]
| colours          = {{color box|{{party color|Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam}}}} [[Red (colour)|Dark Red]]<br />{{color box|#ffca00}} [[Yellow]]
| slogan            = ''Pirappokkum&nbsp;Ella&nbsp;Uyirkkum''<br />({{translation|All are equal by birth}}) (from ''[[Kural]]'' verse 972)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/tamil/photo-gallery/tvk-vijay-ideology-pirappokkum-ellaa-uyirkkum-thirukkural-meaning-in-tamil-thiruvalluvar-536343|title= பிறப்பொக்கும் எல்லா உயிர்க்கும் திருக்குறளின் அர்த்தம் என்ன?|trans-title=Pirappokkum Ellaa Uyirkkum Thirukkural Meaning|work=[[Zee News]]|date=30 October 2024|access-date=1 June 2025|lang=ta}}</ref>
| slogan            = ''Pirappokkum&nbsp;Ella&nbsp;Uyirkkum''<br />({{translation|All are equal by birth}}) (from ''[[Kural]]'' verse 972)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/tamil/photo-gallery/tvk-vijay-ideology-pirappokkum-ellaa-uyirkkum-thirukkural-meaning-in-tamil-thiruvalluvar-536343|title= பிறப்பொக்கும் எல்லா உயிர்க்கும் திருக்குறளின் அர்த்தம் என்ன?|trans-title=Pirappokkum Ellaa Uyirkkum Thirukkural Meaning|work=[[Zee News]]|date=30 October 2024|access-date=1 June 2025|lang=ta}}</ref>
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| state_seats_name  = [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]]
| state_seats_name  = [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]]
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| state2_seats_name = [[Puducherry Legislative Assembly]]
| state2_seats_name = [[Puducherry Legislative Assembly]]
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'''Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam''' ({{translation|Victory Party of [[Tamilakam]]}}; {{small|abbr.}} '''TVK''') is an Indian [[Regionalism (politics)|regional]] [[List of political parties in Tamil Nadu|political party]] active in the state of [[Tamil Nadu]] and the [[union territory]] of [[Puducherry (union territory)|Puducherry]] and. It was founded on 2 February 2024 by actor-turned-politician [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], who became its first president. The party is headquartered in Panaiyur, [[Chennai]], and its idealogy is rooted in [[secularism]], [[social justice]], and communal harmony.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2026-05-04 |title=Tamil Nadu election results shocker: 5 factors that powered TVK Vijay's political blockbuster |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/tamil-nadu-election-results-shocker-5-factors-that-powered-tvk-vijays-political-blockbuster/articleshow/130789543.cms#:~:text=TVK%20has%20also%20built%20a,the%20BJP%20its%20ideological%20adversary. |access-date=2026-05-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
'''Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam''' ({{translation|Victory Party of [[Tamilakam]]}}; {{small|abbr.}} '''TVK''') is an Indian regional [[List of political parties in Tamil Nadu|political party]] active in the state of [[Tamil Nadu]] and the [[union territory]] of [[Puducherry (union territory)|Puducherry]]. It was founded on 2 February 2024 by actor-turned-politician [[C. Joseph Vijay]], the party's president, and is headquartered in Panaiyur, [[Chennai]]. Its ideological principles are rooted in [[egalitarianism]], [[secularism]], and [[social justice]]. TVK assumed power in Tamil Nadu in the [[2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election|2026 Legislative Assembly election]], with Vijay as [[Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu|Chief Minister]].


==History==
==History==
===Origin and formation===
===Origin and formation===
In July 2009, actor [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] organised his [[fan club]]s—reportedly numbering around 85,000 across Tamil Nadu,<ref>{{cite news|title=The fan factor: Thalapathy Vijay's political future hinges on turning his fan base into a powerful electoral force|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/the-fan-factor-thalapathy-vijays-political-future-hinges-on-turning-his-fan-base-into-a-powerful-electoral-force/articleshow/115121120.cms?from=mdr|work=[[The Economic Times]]|date=3 February 2024|access-date=26 May 2025}}</ref> under the umbrella of a welfare association titled ''Vijay Makkal Iyakkam'' ({{Translation|Vijay's People Movement}}).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/tamil-nadu/vijays-fan-club-to-take-new-dimension-hints-at-his-political-plunge-2662255|title=Vijay's fan club to take 'new dimension', hints at his political plunge|date=26 August 2023|access-date=2 February 2024|archive-date=1 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240201164524/https://www.deccanherald.com/india/tamil-nadu/vijays-fan-club-to-take-new-dimension-hints-at-his-political-plunge-2662255|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/vijay-makkal-iyakkam-was-launched-in-2009/articleshow/49134646.cms?from=mdr|title=Vijay Makkal Iyakkam was launched in 2009|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=28 September 2015|access-date=2 February 2024|archive-date=14 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114203024/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/vijay-makkal-iyakkam-was-launched-in-2009/articleshow/49134646.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}</ref> The association supported the [[AIADMK-led Alliance]] in the [[2011 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election|2011 elections]] for the [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/Actor-Vijays-Makkal-Iyakkam-to-support-AIADMK/article14964256.ece|title=Actor Vijay's Makkal Iyakkam to support AIADMK|date=27 March 2011|access-date=1 June 2025|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>  After a period of non-involvement in politics, the organisation contested the local body elections in Tamil Nadu in 2021 and won 115 out of the 169 seats it contested.<ref>{{cite news|last=Chandrababu|first=Divya|title=Actor Vijay's fans win more 115 seats in Tamil Nadu local body polls|work=[[The Hindustan Times]]|date=15 January 2021|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/actor-vijay-s-fans-win-more-115-seats-in-tamil-nadu-local-body-polls-101634239372635.html|access-date=1 June 2024|archive-date=22 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240622144821/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/actor-vijay-s-fans-win-more-115-seats-in-tamil-nadu-local-body-polls-101634239372635.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
In July 2009, actor [[C. Joseph Vijay]] organised his [[fan club]]s—reportedly numbering around 85,000 across Tamil Nadu,<ref>{{cite news|title=The fan factor: Thalapathy Vijay's political future hinges on turning his fan base into a powerful electoral force|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/the-fan-factor-thalapathy-vijays-political-future-hinges-on-turning-his-fan-base-into-a-powerful-electoral-force/articleshow/115121120.cms?from=mdr|work=[[The Economic Times]]|date=3 February 2024|access-date=26 May 2025}}</ref> under the umbrella of a welfare association titled ''Vijay Makkal Iyakkam'' ({{Translation|Vijay's People Movement}}).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/tamil-nadu/vijays-fan-club-to-take-new-dimension-hints-at-his-political-plunge-2662255|title=Vijay's fan club to take 'new dimension', hints at his political plunge|date=26 August 2023|access-date=2 February 2024|archive-date=1 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240201164524/https://www.deccanherald.com/india/tamil-nadu/vijays-fan-club-to-take-new-dimension-hints-at-his-political-plunge-2662255|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/vijay-makkal-iyakkam-was-launched-in-2009/articleshow/49134646.cms?from=mdr|title=Vijay Makkal Iyakkam was launched in 2009|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=28 September 2015|access-date=2 February 2024|archive-date=14 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114203024/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/vijay-makkal-iyakkam-was-launched-in-2009/articleshow/49134646.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}</ref> The association supported the [[AIADMK-led Alliance]] in the [[2011 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election|2011 elections]] for the [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/Actor-Vijays-Makkal-Iyakkam-to-support-AIADMK/article14964256.ece|title=Actor Vijay's Makkal Iyakkam to support AIADMK|date=27 March 2011|access-date=1 June 2025|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>  After a period of non-involvement in politics, the organisation contested the local body elections in Tamil Nadu in 2021 and won 115 out of the 169 seats it contested.<ref>{{cite news|last=Chandrababu|first=Divya|title=Actor Vijay's fans win more 115 seats in Tamil Nadu local body polls|work=[[The Hindustan Times]]|date=15 January 2021|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/actor-vijay-s-fans-win-more-115-seats-in-tamil-nadu-local-body-polls-101634239372635.html|access-date=1 June 2024|archive-date=22 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240622144821/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/actor-vijay-s-fans-win-more-115-seats-in-tamil-nadu-local-body-polls-101634239372635.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


Vijay made occasional political statements such as condemning the [[Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019|Citizenship (Amendment) Act]] in February 2019,<ref>{{cite news|date=22 February 2019|title=Tamil Superstar Vijay Calls Citizenship Law CAA "Unacceptable"|url=https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/tamil-superstar-vijay-calls-citizenship-law-caa-unacceptable-5223157|access-date=12 March 2024|work=[[NDTV]]|archive-date=6 October 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241006100939/https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/tamil-superstar-vijay-calls-citizenship-law-caa-unacceptable-5223157|url-status=live}}</ref> and criticising the other political parties in an event in June 2023.<ref>{{cite news|date=17 June 2023|title=Actor Vijay speaks to students at meet in Chennai, takes a potshot at political parties|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/actor-vijay-speaks-students-meet-chennai-takes-potshot-political-parties-178622|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240201164524/https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/actor-vijay-speaks-students-meet-chennai-takes-potshot-political-parties-178622|archive-date=1 February 2024|access-date=1 February 2024|work=News Minute}}</ref> On 2 February 2024, Vijay announced the launch of his political party, ''Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam'' (TVK), and stated his intent to contest the [[2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election|2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Tamil actor Thalapathy Vijay announces political party, names it 'Thamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam'|date=2 February 2024|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/thalapathy-vijay-announces-his-political-party-names-it-tamilaga-vettri-kazhagam-2496698-2024-02-02|work=[[India Today]]|access-date=2 February 2024|archive-date=2 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240202081304/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/thalapathy-vijay-announces-his-political-party-names-it-tamilaga-vettri-kazhagam-2496698-2024-02-02|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=2 February 2024|title='Thalapathy' Vijay floats political party, names it 'Thamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam'|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/thalapathy-vijay-announces-his-political-party-thamizaga-vettri-kazhagam-tvk-2876774|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241006101055/https://www.deccanherald.com/india/thalapathy-vijay-announces-his-political-party-thamizaga-vettri-kazhagam-tvk-2876774|archive-date=6 October 2024|access-date=2 February 2024|work=[[Deccan Herald]]}}</ref>
Vijay made occasional political statements such as condemning the [[Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019|Citizenship (Amendment) Act]] in February 2019,<ref>{{cite news|date=22 February 2019|title=Tamil Superstar Vijay Calls Citizenship Law CAA "Unacceptable"|url=https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/tamil-superstar-vijay-calls-citizenship-law-caa-unacceptable-5223157|access-date=12 March 2024|work=[[NDTV]]|archive-date=6 October 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241006100939/https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/tamil-superstar-vijay-calls-citizenship-law-caa-unacceptable-5223157|url-status=live}}</ref> and criticising the other political parties in an event in June 2023.<ref>{{cite news|date=17 June 2023|title=Actor Vijay speaks to students at meet in Chennai, takes a potshot at political parties|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/actor-vijay-speaks-students-meet-chennai-takes-potshot-political-parties-178622|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240201164524/https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/actor-vijay-speaks-students-meet-chennai-takes-potshot-political-parties-178622|archive-date=1 February 2024|access-date=1 February 2024|work=News Minute}}</ref> On 2 February 2024, Vijay announced the launch of his political party, ''Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam'' (TVK), and stated his intent to contest the [[2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election|2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Tamil actor Thalapathy Vijay announces political party, names it 'Thamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam'|date=2 February 2024|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/thalapathy-vijay-announces-his-political-party-names-it-tamilaga-vettri-kazhagam-2496698-2024-02-02|work=[[India Today]]|access-date=2 February 2024|archive-date=2 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240202081304/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/thalapathy-vijay-announces-his-political-party-names-it-tamilaga-vettri-kazhagam-2496698-2024-02-02|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=2 February 2024|title='Thalapathy' Vijay floats political party, names it 'Thamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam'|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/thalapathy-vijay-announces-his-political-party-thamizaga-vettri-kazhagam-tvk-2876774|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241006101055/https://www.deccanherald.com/india/thalapathy-vijay-announces-his-political-party-thamizaga-vettri-kazhagam-tvk-2876774|archive-date=6 October 2024|access-date=2 February 2024|work=[[Deccan Herald]]}}</ref>
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On 3 November 2024, the party passed 26 resolutions criticising the central and state governments.<ref>{{cite news|title=TVK passes 26 resolutions against Centre, DMK govt|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/tvk-passes-26-resolutions-against-centre-dmk-govt-101730661487905.html|work=[[The Hindustan Times]]|date=3 November 2024|access-date=1 June 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=3 November 2024|title=Centre's dream of imposing a third language in T.N. will never come true: actor Vijay's TVK|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/centres-dream-of-imposing-a-third-language-in-tn-will-never-come-true-actor-vijays-tvk/article68826255.ece|access-date=1 June 2025|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> After the conference, TVK attracted reaching out to youth, which prompted traditional parties like the DMK and the [[All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]] (AIADMK) to increase their efforts to retain their voter base ahead of the 2026 elections.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tamilarasu|first=Prabhakar|date=12 November 2024|title=Vijay's TVK has stirred up TN politics. Dravidian parties rush to draw youth, smaller ones wary too|url=https://theprint.in/politics/vijays-tvk-has-stirred-up-tn-politics-dravidian-parties-rush-to-draw-youth-smaller-ones-wary-too/2351735/|access-date=13 November 2024|work=[[ThePrint]]}}</ref>
On 3 November 2024, the party passed 26 resolutions criticising the central and state governments.<ref>{{cite news|title=TVK passes 26 resolutions against Centre, DMK govt|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/tvk-passes-26-resolutions-against-centre-dmk-govt-101730661487905.html|work=[[The Hindustan Times]]|date=3 November 2024|access-date=1 June 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=3 November 2024|title=Centre's dream of imposing a third language in T.N. will never come true: actor Vijay's TVK|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/centres-dream-of-imposing-a-third-language-in-tn-will-never-come-true-actor-vijays-tvk/article68826255.ece|access-date=1 June 2025|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> After the conference, TVK attracted reaching out to youth, which prompted traditional parties like the DMK and the [[All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]] (AIADMK) to increase their efforts to retain their voter base ahead of the 2026 elections.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tamilarasu|first=Prabhakar|date=12 November 2024|title=Vijay's TVK has stirred up TN politics. Dravidian parties rush to draw youth, smaller ones wary too|url=https://theprint.in/politics/vijays-tvk-has-stirred-up-tn-politics-dravidian-parties-rush-to-draw-youth-smaller-ones-wary-too/2351735/|access-date=13 November 2024|work=[[ThePrint]]}}</ref>


On 13 February 2025, the party announced a large-scale enrollment drive with plans to appoint over 70,000 booth agents and restructure its internal hierarchy in preparation for the 2026 state elections.<ref>{{cite news|date=13 February 2025|title=Vijay-Led TVK Announces Massive Expansion Ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu Elections|url=https://english.hindusthansamachar.in/Encyc/2025/2/13/Vijay-Led-TVK-Announces-Massive-Expansion.php|access-date=26 May 2025|work=Hindusthan Samachar}}</ref> On 16 April 2025, the [[All India Muslim Jamaat]] reportedly issued a ''[[fatwa]]'' (a legal opinion in Islamic law) on TVK chief Vijay in relation to a recent [[iftar]] gathering hosted by his party and his [[Anti-Islamic conspiracy theories|anti-Islamic]] behavior, alleging that some of Vijay's film roles have depicted Muslims in a negative manner, including associating them with terrorism.<ref>{{cite news |last=Kumar |first=Mayank |date=16 April 2025 |title=U.P. cleric issues fatwa against Vijay, asks Muslims to distance themselves from TVK chief |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/all-india-muslim-jamaat-leader-issues-fatwa-against-actor-turned-politician-vijay/article69457475.ece |access-date=27 April 2026 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=17 April 2025 |title=Fatwa issued against Thalapathy Vijay sparks controversy ahead of 'Jana Nayagan' release |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/fatwa-issued-against-thalapathy-vijay-sparks-controversy-ahead-of-jana-nayagan-release/articleshow/120369522.cms |access-date=27 April 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=17 April 2025 |title=Fatwa issued against actor Vijay over controversial iftar party |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/fatwa-issued-against-actor-vijay-over-controversial-iftar-party/articleshow/120363914.cms |access-date=27 April 2026 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
On 13 February 2025, the party announced a large-scale enrollment drive with plans to appoint over 70,000 booth agents and restructure its internal hierarchy in preparation for the 2026 state elections.<ref>{{cite news|date=13 February 2025|title=Vijay-Led TVK Announces Massive Expansion Ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu Elections|url=https://english.hindusthansamachar.in/Encyc/2025/2/13/Vijay-Led-TVK-Announces-Massive-Expansion.php|access-date=26 May 2025|work=Hindusthan Samachar}}</ref> On 16 April 2025, the [[All India Muslim Jamaat]] President [[Shahabuddin Razvi|Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi]] reportedly issued a ''[[fatwa]]'' (a legal opinion in Islamic law) on TVK chief Vijay in relation to a recent [[iftar]] gathering hosted by his party and his [[Anti-Islamic conspiracy theories|anti-Islamic]] behavior, alleging that some of Vijay's film roles have depicted Muslims in a negative manner, including associating them with terrorism.<ref>{{cite news |last=Kumar |first=Mayank |date=16 April 2025 |title=U.P. cleric issues fatwa against Vijay, asks Muslims to distance themselves from TVK chief |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/all-india-muslim-jamaat-leader-issues-fatwa-against-actor-turned-politician-vijay/article69457475.ece |access-date=27 April 2026 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=17 April 2025 |title=Fatwa issued against Thalapathy Vijay sparks controversy ahead of 'Jana Nayagan' release |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/fatwa-issued-against-thalapathy-vijay-sparks-controversy-ahead-of-jana-nayagan-release/articleshow/120369522.cms |access-date=27 April 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=17 April 2025 |title=Fatwa issued against actor Vijay over controversial iftar party |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/fatwa-issued-against-actor-vijay-over-controversial-iftar-party/articleshow/120363914.cms |access-date=27 April 2026 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>


On 26 April 2025, the party held a meeting of the party functionaries in Coimbatore, where Vijay stated his commitment to establish a corruption-free, transparent, and accountable government.<ref>{{cite news|date=28 April 2025|title=Vijay vows corruption-free govt at TVK booth agents meet in Coimbatore|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/vijay-vows-corruption-free-govt-at-tvk-booth-agents-meet-in-coimbatore|access-date=1 June 2025|work=The News Minute}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=11 May 2025|title=TVK functionaries told to enrol members, bolster party from booth level|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2025/May/11/tvk-functionaries-told-to-enrol-members-bolster-party-frombooth-level|access-date=1 June 2025|work=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref>
On 26 April 2025, the party held a meeting of the party functionaries in Coimbatore, where Vijay stated his commitment to establish a corruption-free, transparent, and accountable government.<ref>{{cite news|date=28 April 2025|title=Vijay vows corruption-free govt at TVK booth agents meet in Coimbatore|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/vijay-vows-corruption-free-govt-at-tvk-booth-agents-meet-in-coimbatore|access-date=1 June 2025|work=The News Minute}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=11 May 2025|title=TVK functionaries told to enrol members, bolster party from booth level|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2025/May/11/tvk-functionaries-told-to-enrol-members-bolster-party-frombooth-level|access-date=1 June 2025|work=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref>
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On 27 September 2025, during a campaign rally hosted by Vijay in the outskirts of [[Karur]], a [[2025 Karur crowd crush|crowd crush resulted in the deaths of at least 41 people]] and left 80 others injured.<ref>{{cite news|date=29 September 2025|title=TVK Karur rally stampede: Death toll climbs to 41|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/tvk-vijay-karur-rally-stampede-death-toll-september-29-2025/article70107509.ece|access-date=29 September 2025|work=[[The Hindu]]|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=C. Jaisankar|date=27 September 2025|title=At least 39 dead in stampede at actor Vijay's rally in Karur|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/vijay-tvk-rally-karur-september-27-2025/article70102762.ece|access-date=29 September 2025|work=[[The Hindu]]|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Vijay shared a statement on social media expressing his condolences and announced that he intended to pay the families of the deceased {{INRConvert|2|m}}, and the injured {{INRConvert|0.2|m}}.<ref>{{cite news|date=28 September 2025|title=Vijay announces ₹20 lakh for kin of Karur stampede victims, ₹2 lakh for injured|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/vijay-announces-20-lakh-for-kin-of-karur-stampede-victims-2-lakh-for-injured-101759039919983.html|access-date=28 September 2025|work=[[The Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> On 27 October 2025, Vijay met with victim's families in [[Mamallapuram]] to express his condolences.<ref>{{cite news|date=27 October 2025|title=A month after Karur stampede, TVK chief Vijay meets families of victims at Mamallapuram resort|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/a-month-after-karur-stampede-vijay-meets-families-of-victims-at-mamallapuram-resort-101761538885882.html|access-date=2025-10-27|work=[[The Hindustan Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Madhav|first=Pramod|date=27 October 2025|title=TVK chief Vijay meets Karur stampede victims' families at Mamallapuram resort|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/tvk-chief-vijay-closed-door-meeting-karur-stampede-victims-families-mahabalipuram-2808807-2025-10-27|access-date=27 October 2025|work=[[India Today]]}}</ref> The incident led to multiple litigation, and subsequent [[Central Bureau of Investigation]] inquiry into the incident.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.scobserver.in/journal/supreme-court-orders-cbi-probe-into-karur-stampede-constitutes-retired-judge-led-oversight-panel/|title=Supreme Court orders CBI probe into Karur stampede, constitutes retired judge-led Oversight Panel|date=14 October 2025|access-date=1 January 2026|work=Supreme Court Observer}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cbi-again-summons-tvk-president-vijay-on-january-19/article70505745.ece|title=Karur stampede case: CBI again summons TVK president Vijay on January 19|date=13 January 2026|access-date=26 January 2026|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
On 27 September 2025, during a campaign rally hosted by Vijay in the outskirts of [[Karur]], a [[2025 Karur crowd crush|crowd crush resulted in the deaths of at least 41 people]] and left 80 others injured.<ref>{{cite news|date=29 September 2025|title=TVK Karur rally stampede: Death toll climbs to 41|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/tvk-vijay-karur-rally-stampede-death-toll-september-29-2025/article70107509.ece|access-date=29 September 2025|work=[[The Hindu]]|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=C. Jaisankar|date=27 September 2025|title=At least 39 dead in stampede at actor Vijay's rally in Karur|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/vijay-tvk-rally-karur-september-27-2025/article70102762.ece|access-date=29 September 2025|work=[[The Hindu]]|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Vijay shared a statement on social media expressing his condolences and announced that he intended to pay the families of the deceased {{INRConvert|2|m}}, and the injured {{INRConvert|0.2|m}}.<ref>{{cite news|date=28 September 2025|title=Vijay announces ₹20 lakh for kin of Karur stampede victims, ₹2 lakh for injured|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/vijay-announces-20-lakh-for-kin-of-karur-stampede-victims-2-lakh-for-injured-101759039919983.html|access-date=28 September 2025|work=[[The Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> On 27 October 2025, Vijay met with victim's families in [[Mamallapuram]] to express his condolences.<ref>{{cite news|date=27 October 2025|title=A month after Karur stampede, TVK chief Vijay meets families of victims at Mamallapuram resort|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/a-month-after-karur-stampede-vijay-meets-families-of-victims-at-mamallapuram-resort-101761538885882.html|access-date=2025-10-27|work=[[The Hindustan Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Madhav|first=Pramod|date=27 October 2025|title=TVK chief Vijay meets Karur stampede victims' families at Mamallapuram resort|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/tvk-chief-vijay-closed-door-meeting-karur-stampede-victims-families-mahabalipuram-2808807-2025-10-27|access-date=27 October 2025|work=[[India Today]]}}</ref> The incident led to multiple litigation, and subsequent [[Central Bureau of Investigation]] inquiry into the incident.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.scobserver.in/journal/supreme-court-orders-cbi-probe-into-karur-stampede-constitutes-retired-judge-led-oversight-panel/|title=Supreme Court orders CBI probe into Karur stampede, constitutes retired judge-led Oversight Panel|date=14 October 2025|access-date=1 January 2026|work=Supreme Court Observer}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cbi-again-summons-tvk-president-vijay-on-january-19/article70505745.ece|title=Karur stampede case: CBI again summons TVK president Vijay on January 19|date=13 January 2026|access-date=26 January 2026|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>


On 4 March 2026, supporters of TVK were reported to have created several fake [[social media]] accounts impersonating [[Mass media|media outlets]], as well as fictitious media organizations. These accounts allegedly disseminated false and defamatory remarks about journalists and media organizations. They also posted derogatory content targeting leaders and functionaries of various political parties in Tamil Nadu. The Chennai Press Club described the incident as an attempt to suppress [[Freedom of speech|freedom of expression]] and urged actor [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] to take action against those responsible.<ref>{{cite news |date=4 March 2026 |title=TVK supporters target media outlets online, draw ire |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/tvk-supporters-target-media-outlets-online-draw-ire/article70702046.ece |access-date=28 April 2026 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
On 4 March 2026, supporters of TVK were reported to have created several fake [[social media]] accounts impersonating [[Mass media|media outlets]], as well as fictitious media organizations. These accounts allegedly disseminated false and defamatory remarks about journalists and media organizations. They also posted derogatory content targeting leaders and functionaries of various political parties in Tamil Nadu. The Chennai Press Club described the incident as an attempt to suppress [[Freedom of speech|freedom of expression]] and urged actor [[C. Joseph Vijay]] to take action against those responsible.<ref>{{cite news |date=4 March 2026 |title=TVK supporters target media outlets online, draw ire |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/tvk-supporters-target-media-outlets-online-draw-ire/article70702046.ece |access-date=28 April 2026 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


On 7 March 2026, the party held [[International Women's Day]] celebration at [[Mamallapuram|Mahabalipuram]] near Chennai. During the event, party leader Vijay unveiled the party's first set of promises, ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections.<ref>{{cite news |title=TVK chief Vijay makes string of promises for women, gold for marriage, monthly aid of Rs 2,500 |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/tvk-chief-vijay-makes-string-of-promises-for-women-gold-for-marriage-monthly-aid-of-rs-2500/ |work=[[The Tribune (India)|The Tribune]] |date=7 March 2026 |access-date=8 March 2026}}</ref> The announcements were primarily women-centric, and included monthly financial assistance, free [[Liquefied Petroleum Gas|LPG]] cylinders, free bus travel in government buses, one sovereign of gold and silk [[sari]] for brides from poor families, gold ring and welcome kit for newborns, educational assistance for poor students, and dedicated safety teams for women's safety.<ref>{{cite news |title=Vijay Unveils Major Women-Centric Welfare Promises at TVK Women's Day Celebrations |url=https://newstodaynet.com/2026/03/07/vijay-unveils-major-women-centric-welfare-promises-at-tvk-womens-day-celebrations/ |work=News Today |date=7 March 2026 |access-date=8 March 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=TVK's Vijay announces free sanitary pads, smart panic buttons and more as poll promise |url=https://aninews.in/news/national/politics/tvks-vijay-announces-free-sanitary-pads-smart-panic-buttons-and-more-as-poll-promise20260307211127/ |work=[[ANI News]] |date=7 March 2026 |access-date=8 March 2026}}</ref>
On 7 March 2026, the party held [[International Women's Day]] celebration at [[Mamallapuram|Mahabalipuram]] near Chennai. During the event, party leader Vijay unveiled the party's first set of promises, ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections.<ref>{{cite news |title=TVK chief Vijay makes string of promises for women, gold for marriage, monthly aid of Rs 2,500 |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/tvk-chief-vijay-makes-string-of-promises-for-women-gold-for-marriage-monthly-aid-of-rs-2500/ |work=[[The Tribune (India)|The Tribune]] |date=7 March 2026 |access-date=8 March 2026}}</ref> The announcements were primarily women-centric, and included monthly financial assistance, free [[Liquefied Petroleum Gas|LPG]] cylinders, free bus travel in government buses, one sovereign of gold and silk [[sari]] for brides from poor families, gold ring and welcome kit for newborns, educational assistance for poor students, and dedicated safety teams for women's safety.<ref>{{cite news |title=Vijay Unveils Major Women-Centric Welfare Promises at TVK Women's Day Celebrations |url=https://newstodaynet.com/2026/03/07/vijay-unveils-major-women-centric-welfare-promises-at-tvk-womens-day-celebrations/ |work=News Today |date=7 March 2026 |access-date=8 March 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=TVK's Vijay announces free sanitary pads, smart panic buttons and more as poll promise |url=https://aninews.in/news/national/politics/tvks-vijay-announces-free-sanitary-pads-smart-panic-buttons-and-more-as-poll-promise20260307211127/ |work=[[ANI News]] |date=7 March 2026 |access-date=8 March 2026}}</ref>
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== Current office bearers ==
== Current office bearers ==
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{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:left;background:#FFF2F2"
!style="background-color:{{party color|Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam}};color:white"|Member
!style="background-color:{{party color|Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam}};color:white"|Member
!style="background-color:{{party color|Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam}};color:white"|Past elected positions
!style="background-color:{{party color|Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam}};color:white"|Current elected positions
!style="background-color:{{party color|Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam}};color:white"|Party position
!style="background-color:{{party color|Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam}};color:white"|Party position
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|[[File:Vijay at Protest of the Nadigar Sangam.jpg|100px]]<br> [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]]
|[[File:C. Joseph Vijay (cropped).jpg|100px]]<br> [[C. Joseph Vijay]]
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*[[Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu]]
* [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Member]] of the [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]]<br>([[Perambur Assembly constituency|Perambur]])
|President<ref name="Office">{{cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-vijay-announces-new-office-bearers-1858026|title=Tamil Nadu: Vijay announces new office-bearers|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=31 January 2025|access-date=1 June 2025}}</ref>
|President<ref name="Office">{{cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-vijay-announces-new-office-bearers-1858026|title=Tamil Nadu: Vijay announces new office-bearers|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=31 January 2025|access-date=1 June 2025}}</ref>
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|| <br>[[N. Anand]]
|| [[File:Tvk-23.jpg|100px]]<br>[[N. Anand]]
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* Former [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|member]] of the [[Puducherry Legislative Assembly]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pondicherry-pmc-wins-from-bussy-cassicade-constituency/articleshow/1525097.cms|date=11 May 2005|title=Pondicherry: PMC wins from Bussy, Cassicade constituency|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=1 June 2025}}</ref>
* Cabinet minister in the [[Government of Tamil Nadu]]
* [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Member]] of the [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]]<br>([[Thiyagarayanagar Assembly constituency|Thiyagarayanagar]])<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pondicherry-pmc-wins-from-bussy-cassicade-constituency/articleshow/1525097.cms|date=11 May 2005|title=Pondicherry: PMC wins from Bussy, Cassicade constituency|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=1 June 2025}}</ref>
|General secretary<ref>{{cite news|date=16 September 2024|title=TVK condemns Sri Lankan navy's 'aggression' on TN fishers, gives aid to boat owner|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2024/Sep/16/tvk-condemns-sri-lankan-navys-aggression-on-tn-fishers-gives-aid-to-boat-owner|access-date=22 October 2024|work=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref>
|General secretary<ref>{{cite news|date=16 September 2024|title=TVK condemns Sri Lankan navy's 'aggression' on TN fishers, gives aid to boat owner|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2024/Sep/16/tvk-condemns-sri-lankan-navys-aggression-on-tn-fishers-gives-aid-to-boat-owner|access-date=22 October 2024|work=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref>
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|[[CTR Nirmal Kumar]]
|[[File:CTR Nirmal Kumar.jpg|100px]]<br>[[C. T. R. Nirmal Kumar]]
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*[[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Member]] of the [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]]<br>([[Thiruparankundram Assembly constituency|Thirupparankundram]])
|Deputy general secretary<ref name="Office"/>
|Deputy general secretary<ref name="Office"/>
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|[[P. Venkataramanan]]
|[[File:P. Venkataramanan-TVK.png|100px]]<br>[[P. Venkataramanan]]
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* Cabinet minister in the [[Government of Tamil Nadu]]
* [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Member]] of the [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]]<br>([[Mylapore Assembly constituency|Mylapore]])
|Treasurer<ref name="Office2">{{cite news|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/vijay-chairs-tvks-special-general-committee-meeting-in-mahabalipuram20251105174253/|title=Vijay chairs TVK's Special General Committee Meeting in Mahabalipuram|date=5 November 2025|access-date=1 January 2026|work=[[ANI News]]}}</ref>
|Treasurer<ref name="Office2">{{cite news|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/vijay-chairs-tvks-special-general-committee-meeting-in-mahabalipuram20251105174253/|title=Vijay chairs TVK's Special General Committee Meeting in Mahabalipuram|date=5 November 2025|access-date=1 January 2026|work=[[ANI News]]}}</ref>
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|John Arokiyasamy
|Jhon Arokiasamy
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|Advisor on Political Affairs to the [[Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu|Chief Minister’s office]]
|Election strategist<ref name="Office"/>
|Election strategist<ref name="Office"/>
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| <br>[[Aadhav Arjuna]]
|[[File:Aadhavarjuna.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Aadhav Arjuna]]
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* Cabinet minister in the [[Government of Tamil Nadu]]
* [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Member]] of the [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]]<br>([[Villivakkam Assembly constituency|Villivakkam]])
|Campaign management general secretary<ref name="Office"/>
|Campaign management general secretary<ref name="Office"/>
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|K. G. Arunraj
|[[File:Kg arunraj.png|100px]]<br>[[K. G. Arunraj]]
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* Cabinet minister in the [[Government of Tamil Nadu]]
* [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Member]] of the [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]]<br>([[Tiruchengode Assembly constituency|Tiruchengode]])
|Propaganda & policy general secretary.<ref>{{cite news|date=6 June 2025|title=Ex-IRS officer Arunraj joins Vijay's TVK, gets party post|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/ex-irs-officer-arunraj-joins-vijay-tvk-tamilaga-vettri-kazhagam-gets-party-post/article69674108.ece|access-date=1 July 2025|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
|Propaganda & policy general secretary.<ref>{{cite news|date=6 June 2025|title=Ex-IRS officer Arunraj joins Vijay's TVK, gets party post|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/ex-irs-officer-arunraj-joins-vijay-tvk-tamilaga-vettri-kazhagam-gets-party-post/article69674108.ece|access-date=1 July 2025|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
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* Cabinet minister in the [[Government of Tamil Nadu]]<ref>{{cite news|work=[[The Economic Times]] |url=http://www.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/31-member-palaniswami-cabinet-to-be-sworn-in-at-430pm/articleshow/57185887.cms|first=Julie|last=Mariappan|date=16 February 2017|title=31-member Palaniswami cabinet to be sworn in at 4.30pm|access-date=5 May 2017}}</ref>
* Nine time [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|member]] of the [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/ka-sengottaiyan-former-tn-minister-expelled-from-aiadmk-joins-tvk/article70329096.ece|title=Sengottaiyan, former Tamil Nadu Minister expelled from AIADMK, joins Vijay's TVK|date=26 November 2025|access-date=26 November 2025|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
* [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Member]] of the [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/ka-sengottaiyan-former-tn-minister-expelled-from-aiadmk-joins-tvk/article70329096.ece|title=Sengottaiyan, former Tamil Nadu Minister expelled from AIADMK, joins Vijay's TVK|date=26 November 2025|access-date=26 November 2025|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
|Chief coordinator of the high-level administrative committee<ref>{{cite news|date=29 November 2025|title=As expelled Sengottaiyan joins Vijay's TVK, what's at stake for AIADMK?|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/as-expelled-sengottaiyan-joins-vijays-tvk-whats-at-stake-for-aiadmk-2827542-2025-11-29|access-date=11 December 2025|work=[[India Today]]}}</ref>
|Chief coordinator of the high-level administrative committee<ref>{{cite news|date=29 November 2025|title=As expelled Sengottaiyan joins Vijay's TVK, what's at stake for AIADMK?|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/as-expelled-sengottaiyan-joins-vijays-tvk-whats-at-stake-for-aiadmk-2827542-2025-11-29|access-date=11 December 2025|work=[[India Today]]}}</ref>
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|Campaign secretary<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/nanjil-sampath-appointed-as-tvks-campaign-secretary/articleshow/125809469.cms|title=Nanjil Sampath appointed as TVK's campaign secretary|date=7 December 2025|access-date=7 December 2025|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
AbbreviationTVK
PresidentC. Joseph Vijay
General SecretaryN. Anand
TreasurerP. Venkataramanan
FounderC. Joseph Vijay
Founded2 February 2024; 2 years ago (2024-02-02)
HeadquartersPanaiyur, Chennai[1]
Membership15 million+ (September 2025)[2]
Ideology
Political positionCentre-left[3]
Colours  Dark Red
  Yellow
SloganPirappokkum Ella Uyirkkum
(transl. All are equal by birth) (from Kural verse 972)[4]
ECI StatusState Party
AllianceTVK+ (2026–Present)
Seats in Lok Sabha
0 / 543
Seats in Rajya Sabha
0 / 245
Seats in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
107 / 234
Seats in Puducherry Legislative Assembly
2 / 30
Number of states and union territories in government
1 / 31
Election symbol
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Whistle
Party flag
File:Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Flag.jpeg
Website
tvkvijay.com

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (transl. Victory Party of Tamilakam; abbr. TVK) is an Indian regional political party active in the state of Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Puducherry. It was founded on 2 February 2024 by actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay, the party's president, and is headquartered in Panaiyur, Chennai. Its ideological principles are rooted in egalitarianism, secularism, and social justice. TVK assumed power in Tamil Nadu in the 2026 Legislative Assembly election, with Vijay as Chief Minister.

History[edit | edit source]

Origin and formation[edit | edit source]

In July 2009, actor C. Joseph Vijay organised his fan clubs—reportedly numbering around 85,000 across Tamil Nadu,[5] under the umbrella of a welfare association titled Vijay Makkal Iyakkam (transl. Vijay's People Movement).[6][7] The association supported the AIADMK-led Alliance in the 2011 elections for the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.[8] After a period of non-involvement in politics, the organisation contested the local body elections in Tamil Nadu in 2021 and won 115 out of the 169 seats it contested.[9]

Vijay made occasional political statements such as condemning the Citizenship (Amendment) Act in February 2019,[10] and criticising the other political parties in an event in June 2023.[11] On 2 February 2024, Vijay announced the launch of his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), and stated his intent to contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections.[12][13]

In July 2024, Vijay called for the abolishment of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test,[14][15] and demanded that the subject of education be moved from the Concurrent List back to the State List.[16] In September 2024, TVK announced its ideological alignment with centre-left, following the ideologies of Ambedkar, Periyar, and Kamaraj.[3][17] The party further rejected any association with right-wing politics.[18]

Rallies and further events[edit | edit source]

On 27 October 2024, TVK held its first political conference in Vikravandi, which was reportedly attended by over 800,000 people.[19] In the rally, Vijay unveiled the party's ideology as "secular social justice, and supporting social justice, secularism, egalitarianism, two-language policy, and democracy.[20][21][22] During the conference, Vijay termed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as an "ideological opponent" due to its right-wing politics and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) as a "political adversary" due to its alleged corruption and dynastic politics.[23][24]

On 3 November 2024, the party passed 26 resolutions criticising the central and state governments.[25][26] After the conference, TVK attracted reaching out to youth, which prompted traditional parties like the DMK and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) to increase their efforts to retain their voter base ahead of the 2026 elections.[27]

On 13 February 2025, the party announced a large-scale enrollment drive with plans to appoint over 70,000 booth agents and restructure its internal hierarchy in preparation for the 2026 state elections.[28] On 16 April 2025, the All India Muslim Jamaat President Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi reportedly issued a fatwa (a legal opinion in Islamic law) on TVK chief Vijay in relation to a recent iftar gathering hosted by his party and his anti-Islamic behavior, alleging that some of Vijay's film roles have depicted Muslims in a negative manner, including associating them with terrorism.[29][30][31]

On 26 April 2025, the party held a meeting of the party functionaries in Coimbatore, where Vijay stated his commitment to establish a corruption-free, transparent, and accountable government.[32][33]

On 21 August 2025, the party held its second conference in Madurai, where Vijay continued to attack the BJP and the DMK, while praising former actor-turned politicians M. G. Ramachandran and Vijayakanth. He also reiterated his promise for the safety of women, welfare of youth, elderly and trans persons, farmers, labourers, weavers, fisherfolk.[34][35] He also called for the retrieval of the island of Katchatheevu from Sri Lanka.[36]

On 27 September 2025, during a campaign rally hosted by Vijay in the outskirts of Karur, a crowd crush resulted in the deaths of at least 41 people and left 80 others injured.[37][38] Vijay shared a statement on social media expressing his condolences and announced that he intended to pay the families of the deceased ₹2 million (US$28,000), and the injured ₹0.2 million (US$2,800).[39] On 27 October 2025, Vijay met with victim's families in Mamallapuram to express his condolences.[40][41] The incident led to multiple litigation, and subsequent Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry into the incident.[42][43]

On 4 March 2026, supporters of TVK were reported to have created several fake social media accounts impersonating media outlets, as well as fictitious media organizations. These accounts allegedly disseminated false and defamatory remarks about journalists and media organizations. They also posted derogatory content targeting leaders and functionaries of various political parties in Tamil Nadu. The Chennai Press Club described the incident as an attempt to suppress freedom of expression and urged actor C. Joseph Vijay to take action against those responsible.[44]

On 7 March 2026, the party held International Women's Day celebration at Mahabalipuram near Chennai. During the event, party leader Vijay unveiled the party's first set of promises, ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections.[45] The announcements were primarily women-centric, and included monthly financial assistance, free LPG cylinders, free bus travel in government buses, one sovereign of gold and silk sari for brides from poor families, gold ring and welcome kit for newborns, educational assistance for poor students, and dedicated safety teams for women's safety.[46][47]

Assembly election[edit | edit source]

On 18 March 2026, Vijay stated that the party would contest alone in all the seats in the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections.[48][49] On 29 March 2026, the party announced the candidates for all the seats,[50] and released the manifesto for the elections.[51] Vijay started his campaign for the elections on 30 March 2026, after filing his nomination to contest the elections from the Perambur Assembly constituency. A case was subsequently registered against him by the election officer for violating the Model Code of Conduct during the campaign.[52] In the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, TVK emerged as the single largest party, winning 108 out of the 234 seats in the state assembly.[53]

Current office bearers[edit | edit source]

Member Current elected positions Party position

C. Joseph Vijay 		President[54]
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N. Anand 		General secretary[56]
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C. T. R. Nirmal Kumar 		Deputy general secretary[54]

P. Venkataramanan 		Treasurer[57]
Jhon Arokiasamy Advisor on Political Affairs to the Chief Minister’s office Election strategist[54]
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Aadhav Arjuna 		Campaign management general secretary[54]
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K. G. Arunraj 		Propaganda & policy general secretary.[58]

K. A. Sengottaiyan 		Chief coordinator of the high-level administrative committee[61]
Rajasekar Headquarters secretary[62]

Rajmohan Arumugam 		Propaganda secretary[54]
Nanjil Sampath – Campaign secretary[63]
C. Vijayalakshmi Membership secretary[62]
I. Thahira – Joint secretary[62]

List of party leaders[edit | edit source]

President[edit | edit source]

No. Name Image Term in office
Assumed office Left office Time in office
1 C. Joseph Vijay
(b. 1974) 		2 February 2024 Incumbent 2 years, 199 days

General Secretary[edit | edit source]

No. Name Image Term in office
Assumed office Left office Time in office
1 N. Anand
(b. 1964) 		2 February 2024 Incumbent 2 years, 199 days

Electoral performance[edit | edit source]

Year Party leader Seats contested Seats won in assembly Change in seats Popular vote Percentage of votes Vote Swing
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2026[64] C. Joseph Vijay 233
107 / 234
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Puducherry
2026[65] C. Joseph Vijay 28
2 / 30
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See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Protesting Chennai sanitation workers call on TVK chief Vijay". The Hindu. 22 August 2025. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
  2. ↑ "த.வெ.க. உறுப்பினர் சேர்க்கை 1½ கோடியாக உயர்ந்தது" [TVK membership count increases to 1.5 crores]. Dina Thanthi (in தமிழ்). 15 June 2025.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Tamilarasu, Prabhakar (4 September 2024). "'Thalapathy' Vijay is busy reading Ambedkar as his party plans to lean Left of Centre. Right's a no go". ThePrint. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  4. ↑ "பிறப்பொக்கும் எல்லா உயிர்க்கும் திருக்குறளின் அர்த்தம் என்ன?" [Pirappokkum Ellaa Uyirkkum Thirukkural Meaning]. Zee News (in தமிழ்). 30 October 2024. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  5. ↑ "The fan factor: Thalapathy Vijay's political future hinges on turning his fan base into a powerful electoral force". The Economic Times. 3 February 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
  6. ↑ "Vijay's fan club to take 'new dimension', hints at his political plunge". 26 August 2023. Archived from the original on 1 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
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  8. ↑ "Actor Vijay's Makkal Iyakkam to support AIADMK". The Hindu. 27 March 2011. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  9. ↑ Chandrababu, Divya (15 January 2021). "Actor Vijay's fans win more 115 seats in Tamil Nadu local body polls". The Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 22 June 2024. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  10. ↑ "Tamil Superstar Vijay Calls Citizenship Law CAA "Unacceptable"". NDTV. 22 February 2019. Archived from the original on 6 October 2024. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
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  14. ↑ "Actor-politician Vijay demands abolishment of NEET and for education to be under State list". The Hindu. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
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