Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)
தமிழக வெற்றிக் கழகம்
The newest major force in Tamil Nadu politics, launched by actor Vijay with a focus on secular social justice and youth participation.
About
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) was announced by actor Vijay on 2 February 2024, marking his formal entry into electoral politics after years of welfare work through his fan clubs (Vijay Makkal Iyakkam).
The party held its first state conference at V. Salai near Vikravandi in Villupuram district on 27 October 2024, where Vijay laid out its ideological direction. TVK named Periyar, K. Kamaraj, B. R. Ambedkar, Velu Nachiyar and Anjalai Ammal as its ideological guides, positioning itself on secular, social-justice lines.
The party flag is red and yellow, featuring two elephants and a vaagai flower — a traditional Tamil symbol of victory. TVK has said it will oppose both divisive politics and corruption, and has drawn strong interest from first-time and young voters.
Key Milestones
- 2024
Party launched by Vijay (February)
- 2024
Party flag and anthem unveiled (August)
- 2024
First state conference at Vikravandi (October)
- 2026
Wins 108 of 234 seats with 34.92% votes in its first Assembly election — the single largest party
- 2026
Vijay wins both Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East constituencies
- 2026
Vijay sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (10 May); government wins floor test (13 May)
- 2026
Vijay keeps Perambur and resigns the Tiruchirappalli East seat (10 May)
- 2026
Wins both by-elections held on 6 October: Madurantakam and Dharapuram
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