Raghava Lawrence enters politics; is Vijay’s TVK eyeing him for Trichy East?
From the film set of 'Benz' to the political arena, Raghava Lawrence has made his move. All eyes are now on Trichy East, the seat Vijay won and walked away from.
The political drama in Tamil Nadu is heating up and actor-turned-politician Vijay has dropped one last emotional pitch before voting day. With just hours left for the April 23 Assembly election, the chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam stepped into campaign mode with a message that sounded equal parts family talk, rebellion speech, and battle cry.
Calling voters his “own kin,” Vijay’s message on X mixed gratitude, defiance, and bold claims that his party is facing pressure from powerful rivals.
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A family-style appeal
Vijay opened his message by thanking people for supporting him since he entered politics. He didn’t speak like a typical politician. Instead, he used emotional language, calling voters his extended family.
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According to him, the love he has received from the people of Tamil Nadu is what pushed him into politics in the first place.
But along with gratitude came accusations. Vijay claimed that ever since his political debut, his party has faced “unspeakable pressures, constraints, and heartaches.” Without holding back, he directly named political rivals.
He described the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam as an “anti-people evil force” and also mentioned the Bharatiya Janata Party as another strong political opponent battling against policy differences.
“I won’t bow”: Vijay’s defiant political stand
Vijay strongly insisted that his entry into politics is only for public welfare. He rejected any suggestion that he would bend under pressure from bigger parties or corporate interests.
Using dramatic phrasing, he asked whether he would “bow to fascist-minded, anti-people parties” or “kowtow to threats and coercions.”
He also made a striking claim that no amount of benefits or authority could be used to “rein in your son” or threaten “your brother.”
TVK as a “rising force” backed by youth and women
Vijay didn’t just defend himself. He also projected his party as a powerful emerging movement. He described TVK as a force built on women’s power, youth power, support of people across the world.
According to him, the party has entered the political field as a “primary political force” with a clear aim: welfare of Tamil Nadu’s people. He claimed that no corporate influence could shake this movement and predicted that voters would “deliver a fitting lesson” in the election.
The imagery became even more dramatic when Vijay called TVK an “immeasurable deep ocean” and a “fortress guarding social justice.” He questioned whether corrupt or fascist powers could defeat such a force.
Direct call to vote for the “Whistle” symbol
Toward the end, Vijay made his most direct appeal. He warned voters against supporting other parties, claiming that doing so would indirectly strengthen divisive forces driven by money and selfish interests.
He then urged people to come out in large numbers on April 23 with their families and vote for the party’s “Whistle” symbol. His closing lines sounded like a movie climax: “Let us create history. Victory is certain.”
The election in Tamil Nadu will be held in a single phase on April 23, with counting scheduled for May 4. The main contest remains between the DMK-led alliance and the NDA led by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. However, Vijay’s TVK is trying hard to emerge as a strong third force and shake up the traditional two-front battle.
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