Cadres of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in Chennai have urged party president Vijay to run in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from the Perambur constituency. This move highlights the party’s focus on making North Chennai a key battleground in the upcoming political contest. The resolution was proposed during a party meeting by Aadhav Arjuna, TVK’s election campaign management secretary.
Addressing the gathering, Aadhav Arjuna emphasized that party members unanimously support Vijay’s candidacy from Perambur. The resolution was backed by party general secretary N. Anand, who promised to convey the sentiments of the cadres to the party leadership. Anand referred to Vijay by his popular nickname “Thalapathy” while expressing wholehearted acceptance of the resolution.
Aadhav Arjuna explained that the party’s leadership favors contesting in constituencies with higher poverty rates and greater public needs. He pointed out that North Chennai exemplifies these conditions, aligning with the party’s political principles. Aadhav highlighted Vijay’s preference for a North Chennai constituency like Perambur, Kolathur, or R.K. Nagar, underscoring the strategic significance the party places on the region.
The decision for Vijay to enter the political arena in North Chennai was influenced by past incidents where TVK members were reportedly mistreated while campaigning peacefully in the Harbour constituency. Challenging the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Aadhav dismissed claims that Chennai remains the DMK’s political stronghold. He asserted that TVK’s deliberate campaign launch in the capital city aims to counter this perception, declaring that “Chennai belongs to TVK” and attracting support from party members.
Taking a dig at state minister P. K. Sekar Babu, who represents a North Chennai constituency, Aadhav emphasized that influential local leaders are now backing TVK despite the DMK’s alleged dominance in the region. As the 2026 Assembly elections draw near, TVK’s strategic move signals its readiness to conduct an assertive campaign in urban areas and position Vijay as a key player in a significant electoral battle in Chennai.
