Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay stated that his party’s campaign in Tamil Nadu is gaining momentum as a grassroots movement, accusing the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) of trying to impede its progress. Vijay emphasized that TVK’s support is expanding beyond traditional methods like roadshows to include strong backing at the household level.
He labeled the current political scenario as “election-time drama” and urged voters to stay alert against diversionary tactics commonly seen during elections. Vijay accused the DMK of sowing confusion among voters through various means, including spreading false information.
Furthermore, Vijay alleged that permissions for TVK candidates’ campaigns were being delayed, limited, or denied at the last minute, impacting the party’s ability to connect with voters effectively. He pointed out alleged pressure from certain officials despite the Election Commission of India’s jurisdiction over campaign permissions.
Invoking the legacies of social reformers like Periyar E. V. Ramasamy, K. Kamaraj, and C. N. Annadurai, Vijay highlighted Tamil Nadu’s deep-rooted values of secularism, social justice, and communal harmony. He confidently stated that the state’s political landscape would not accommodate “fascist forces,” expressing determination in the face of challenges from established political players.
Vijay projected a positive outlook, referring to the current public sentiment as a “silent revolution” sweeping across Tamil Nadu. He predicted a significant change on polling day, asserting that both corrupt and fascist elements would face defeat, symbolized by the party’s election symbol, the whistle.
The TVK president’s comments come amidst an intensified campaign environment in Tamil Nadu as parties gear up for the upcoming Assembly elections later this month.
