Superstar Mohanlal congratulates TVK chief Vijay for historic mandate in Tamil Nadu
Thiruvananthapuram, May 5
Superstar Mohanlal congratulated TVK chief Vijay for a spectacular debut in Tamil Nadu assembly elections, winning 108 seats in a 234-member assembly, falling only 10 seats short of the majority mark.
In a post on X, Mohanlal said, "Congratulations, dear Vijay, on this wonderful victory. The people have chosen you; their trust is a true honour. I am sure you will wear it with pride and purpose as you embark on this new journey of service. My best wishes to you and your team."
TVK needed to cross the majority mark of 118 to form the government. The party is likely to seek the support of smaller parties that were part of either the DMK or the AIADMK alliance.
Congress (5 seats), PMK (4 seats), Left parties (4 seats) and VCK (2 seats) are among the parties that could extend support to TVK.
AICC In-charge Tamil Nadu, Girish Chodankar, earlier said that he has given a report to Congress leadership and they will "take a call on Tamil Nadu".
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram congratulated Vijay and the party for their performance in the assembly elections, describing it as a "spectacular electoral debut".
"I congratulate Mr Vijay and the TVK for a spectacular electoral debut. People have voted for change in Tamil Nadu, and the mandate is with them now to cobble up a working majority and to give a good government to the people of Tamil Nadu," he said.
The results have also shattered long-held notions about actors struggling to succeed in politics, as Vijay now joins the league of iconic actor-turned-leaders like NT Rama Rao, MG Ramachandran, and J Jayalalithaa.
TVK's victory marks a historic shift, as Tamil Nadu may witness its first government outside the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) dominance since June 1977.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Impressive debut, but I hope Vijay focuses on governance and not just celebrity hype. Tamil Nadu needs serious solutions for water, electricity, and education issues. Let's see if he can deliver on promises.
As a Malayali, it's heartwarming to see Mohanlal supporting a fellow artist-turned-politician. Vijay's success reminds me of how actors like MGR and NTR transformed politics. But let's not forget—people will judge by actions, not just movies. Wishing TVK all the best! 👏
Finally, a fresh face in Tamil politics! Vijay's victory shows that people are tired of old dynasties and corruption. However, I'm cautiously optimistic—he needs to build a strong team of administrators, not just stars. The real test begins now. 💪
Cheers to Vijay! This is democracy in action—people chose something different. But I hope TVK forms a stable coalition. Minority parties like VCK and Left could play a crucial role. Let's see how this coalition shapes Tamil Nadu's future.
Mohanlal's warmth and Vijay's determination—what a combination! This is a historic day for South Indian cinema and politics. But I worry about the 'star power' factor—will Vijay prioritize people over PR? Time will tell. Stay grounded, Vijay! 🤞
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