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Vijay Eyes Chennai Seat as TVK Sees Massive Rush for Election Tickets

Actor-politician Vijay is considering contesting the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from a Chennai constituency, likely Velachery or Virugambakkam, after initially looking at rural seats. His party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, witnessed an overwhelming response to its candidate call, issuing nearly 10,000 application forms in 90 minutes. The surge of visitors to the party office in Panaiyur has caused major traffic congestion and disruption, prompting resident complaints to police. A final decision on Vijay's constituency is pending assessment of local dynamics as TVK prepares for its electoral debut.

Key Points: Vijay May Contest from Chennai in Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls

  • Vijay leans to Chennai seat
  • Massive rush for TVK forms
  • Logistical rethink from rural plans
  • Residents face traffic chaos
  • Constituency name with 'V' or '9' considered
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Assembly polls: Vijay eyes Chennai seat as TVK sees massive rush from aspiring candidates

Actor Vijay's TVK party sees huge candidate rush. He may contest from Chennai's Velachery or Virugambakkam, shifting from earlier rural plans.

"Nearly 10,000 forms were issued within just 90 minutes, reflecting strong grassroots interest - Party Report"

Chennai, Feb 7

Actor-politician Vijay is increasingly leaning towards contesting the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from Chennai, as his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, witnessed an overwhelming response to its call for applications from aspiring candidates.

With hundreds of party workers lining up to collect nomination forms, Vijay is understood to be weighing options between the Velachery and Virugambakkam constituencies in the city.

Earlier, he had also considered Vikravandi in Villupuram district, Vedaranyam in Nagapattinam and Vedasandur in Karur.

Party sources indicate that the initial shortlist was influenced by suggestions that the constituency name begin with the letter 'V' or have an electoral number starting with the number 9. However, logistical challenges associated with campaigning outside Chennai have prompted a strategic rethink.

Leaders believe that contesting from the capital city would allow Vijay to manage his campaign more efficiently while also strengthening the party's urban presence.

A final decision is expected after assessing local political dynamics and organisational strength in the shortlisted constituencies.

Meanwhile, TVK's membership drive and candidate selection process have gathered significant momentum. The distribution of application forms, which began on Friday at the party headquarters in Panaiyur, saw an extraordinary turnout. Nearly 10,000 forms were issued within just 90 minutes, reflecting strong grassroots interest in contesting under Vijay's banner.

The party has announced that applications will continue to be issued daily until February 14, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., to avoid overcrowding.

The surge of visitors, however, has created challenges for residents in Panaiyur, where the party office is located. The narrow residential roads have reportedly witnessed heavy traffic congestion, with vehicles parked along both sides, obstructing movement and disrupting daily routines.

Residents have raised concerns about restricted access to homes and difficulties faced by domestic workers and emergency services.

Local welfare associations have taken up the matter with the police, urging them to implement better crowd management and traffic regulation. While clarifying that they do not oppose any political activity, residents have stressed that public mobilisation should not come at the cost of neighbourhood convenience.

As TVK gears up for its electoral debut, Vijay's eventual choice of constituency is likely to shape the party's strategy and signal its focus areas in the 2026 Assembly battle.

- IANS

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Priya S
The enthusiasm is amazing! 10,000 forms in 90 minutes shows people are desperate for a change from the DMK vs AIADMK cycle. Vijay has a huge fan base that can translate into votes. But the party must address the residents' concerns in Panaiyur. Public support shouldn't become a public nuisance.
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Karthik V
As a Chennai resident, I welcome a strong candidate here. Velachery or Virugambakkam are both good choices with mixed demographics. But let's be clear: star power alone won't fix our waterlogging and traffic problems. We need concrete plans, not just campaign rallies.
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Sarah B
The logistical challenges mentioned are very real. Managing a campaign from a rural constituency while building a new party in Chennai would be incredibly difficult. Focusing on the urban seat seems like the pragmatic choice. Hope they have a solid team to manage this momentum.
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Meera T
The rush for forms is a positive sign of political engagement. But I sincerely hope TVK selects candidates based on merit and a clean background, not just enthusiasm or fan loyalty. Tamil Nadu needs a corruption-free alternative. All the best to Vijay anna! 🙏
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Aryan P
Respectfully, the article highlights a common problem. The residents' complaints are valid. A political party's growth cannot disrupt the daily life of common people. TVK should immediately work with local authorities to manage traffic and crowds. First impression matters a lot.

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