On Sunday, Tamil superstar Vijay's political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), hosted its first political conference in Vikravandi, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu. The event attracted a large crowd, with prominent figures like Vijay's father, Chandrashekar, mother, Shobha, and actor Sriman in attendance.
Vijay took the stage and held the microphone for nearly an hour, articulating his party's core ideologies. He began his speech by referencing the Thirukkural’s line 'Pirappukkum Ella Uyirkkum,' emphasizing the principle of equality among all individuals. "We are all equal and the same. There's no inferior or superior person here," he stated, setting the tone for the gathering.
The actor shared his vision for TVK, highlighting that while they draw inspiration from Periyar, they do not adopt his anti-religion stance. Instead, they will embrace his ideologies of social justice and women's empowerment. Other ideological leaders mentioned by Vijay included Kamarajar, B.R. Ambedkar, Velu Nachiyar, and Anjalai Ammal, further shaping the party's philosophical foundation.
Vijay asserted, "No compromise in our political war. We will not take hatred politics into our hands," outlining a commitment to a politics free of divisiveness. He reiterated that TVK's principles encompass secular social justice, state autonomy, inclusiveness, a two-language policy, anti-corruption, and a drug-free Tamil Nadu.
Additionally, Vijay reiterated his opposition to the NEET exam, stating that women would play a crucial role in his party's activities. He concluded his speech with a heartfelt request for his supporters to travel home safely and look forward to future conferences.
On the film front, Vijay is currently working on Thalapathy 69, directed by H Vinoth. The film features a star-studded cast, including Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Priyamani, Gautham Menon, Narain, and Prakash Raj. The technical team includes cinematographer Sathyan Sooryan, editor Pradeep E. Ragav, and music composer Anirudh.
