"Historic victory is in making for TVK in 2026": TVK's Sengottaiyan
Chennai, January 28
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Administrative Committee Coordinator KA Sengottaiyan exuded confidence that the party's founder-leader Vijay, fondly referred to as "Thalapathy," would lead the party to power in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Addressing a gathering in Chennai, Sengottaiyan praised the efforts of party General Secretary Bussy Anand and other senior leaders for organising the event, which he described as historic. He said the scale of public participation, without any expenditure, reflected the growing strength of the TVK movement.
Recalling his own experience as an MLA in 1996, Sengottaiyan said the enthusiasm witnessed at the meeting was similar to the public mood that precedes a change of government. "The crowd here today shows that a historic victory is in the making for TVK in 2026," he said.
He highlighted that, unlike other political movements, which spend crores of rupees to mobilise crowds, thousands of people had gathered voluntarily for the TVK event. This, he said, demonstrated the people's trust in Vijay's promise of providing corruption-free governance in Tamil Nadu.
Sengottaiyan asserted that Vijay would play a decisive role across all 234 Assembly constituencies by identifying candidates and leading the party's electoral strategy. "Only those identified by him will reach the Fort. No other force can do so," he said, indicating Fort St George, the seat of power in the State.
He also emphasised that TVK stands apart from other political parties by ensuring equal representation and rights for women, which, he claimed, has created both admiration and anxiety among rival parties.
Predicting a change in the political climate soon, Sengottaiyan said that within the next few months, even officials would recognise the growing influence of TVK. Calling upon party cadres to continue their service-oriented work, he expressed confidence that unity within the party would make TVK an unbeatable force in Tamil Nadu politics.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Big claims, but let's see the ground reality. Every new party talks about change. The real test is the manifesto and the candidates they field. Wishing them luck, but the people of Tamil Nadu are not easily fooled.
The point about voluntary crowds without spending crores is significant. In our democracy, that's a real show of strength, not a rented one. Hope this translates into a people's movement for better administration.
Equal representation for women is a promise we've heard before from many parties. Action speaks louder than words. If TVK can actually implement this in ticket distribution and policy, it will be a game-changer for sure.
Sengottaiyan Anna has seen many political waves. His comparison to 1996 is interesting. That was a historic election. If the mood is similar, then 2026 could indeed be very interesting! The two major Dravidian parties should take note.
Watching from abroad, it's fascinating to see a popular film star potentially transition to real political power. It reminds me of other global examples. The key will be building a competent team, not just charisma. Wishing Tamil Nadu the best.
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