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Vijay Rides Bicycle, Rallies Support in Kanniyakumari for TN Polls

Actor and TVK chief Vijay held a campaign rally in Kanniyakumari, where he notably rode a bicycle, energizing his supporters. He has appealed to party workers to conduct intensive door-to-door outreach in the final days before the election. The Kanniyakumari seat features a key contest between AIADMK, DMK, and the debutant TVK candidate. Tamil Nadu will vote in a single phase on April 23, marking TVK's first foray into the state's electoral arena.

Key Points: Actor Vijay's Bicycle Campaign in Kanniyakumari for Tamil Nadu Polls

  • Vijay campaigns in Kanniyakumari
  • Rides bicycle drawing crowd support
  • Appeals for door-to-door canvassing
  • Three-cornered contest in the constituency
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Tamil Nadu: TVK Chief Vijay holds election campaign in Kanniyakumari

TVK chief Vijay campaigns in Kanniyakumari, rides a bicycle, and urges party workers for a door-to-door push ahead of the April 23 Tamil Nadu elections.

"step out into the field, and undertake work while keeping a selfless camaraderie - Vijay"

Kanniyakumari, April 13

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief and actor Vijay, who is contesting from Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East constituencies, held an election campaign rally in Kanniyakumari on Sunday.

He also rode a bicycle during his election campaign rally, drawing attention from supporters gathered along the route.

Earlier on Sunday, before leaving from his residence in Neelankarai in Chennai, Vijay came out of his house and waved to party cadres assembled outside.

The supporters, filled with excitement, shouted "Thalapathy! Thalapathy!" and ran alongside his vehicle. He travelled by car from his residence to Chennai airport, and along the entire route, large crowds of people had gathered to catch a glimpse of him.

The Kanniyakumari constituency is set to witness a three-cornered contest, with AIADMK MLA Thalavai Sundaram defending his seat against DMK candidate Mahesh R and TVK candidate Madhavan S R, who is contesting for the first time under the party's banner. The seat has historically seen a pattern of alternation between AIADMK and DMK since 1989.

With the Assembly elections fast approaching, TVK's Vijay on Saturday appealed to the party workers to "step out into the field, and undertake work while keeping a selfless camaraderie to help candidates".

"At this moment, as election day rapidly approaches, I make one appeal. Polling booth convenors, members who have joined the TVK to journey alongside us as comrades, my dear friends and friends who hold immense love for the League--all of you, step into the field and undertake the work. Over the next ten days, at times convenient for you, in the mornings and evenings, go from house to house in the places where each of you reside, and meet our own people, the people of Tamil Nadu," Vijay wrote in a post on X.

Calling on all state and district level leaders of the party, he said to "embrace everyone and carry out the election work. With a sense of selfless camaraderie, all of you go from house to house and meet the people. Explain that this election is not just for us, but for a grand change, an election for a generation."

Tamil Nadu polls are scheduled to be conducted in a single phase on April 23, with counting scheduled for May 4. TVK is also looking to enter into the fray for the very first time, going against the established political presence of DMK, AIADMK and even the BJP.

- ANI

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Rajesh Q
Kanniyakumari is a tough seat. The AIADMK-DMK alternation pattern is strong there. While Vijay's star power is huge, the local candidate Madhavan S R is new. They need strong grassroots work to break the cycle. Let's see if the "house to house" campaign works.
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Michael C
Interesting to see a major film star entering politics in such a direct way. In the US, it's more common for celebrities to endorse rather than run themselves. The energy and crowds he generates are undeniable. Will his party's structure hold up beyond his personal charisma?
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Anjali F
I appreciate his call for "selfless camaraderie". Tamil Nadu politics has been dominated by the same two families for so long. A third front led by someone with a clean image is desperately needed. But the real test is governance, not just campaigns.
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Suresh O
With all due respect to Vijay Anna, I hope this isn't just another flash in the pan. We've seen stars come and go in politics. The established parties have deep roots and machinery. TVK needs a clear policy vision, not just emotional appeals. The people of Tamil Nadu deserve substance.
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Kavya N
The excitement is real! My cousins in Chennai sent videos of the crowd outside his house. It feels like a movement. Young people especially are energized. Whether he wins or not, he's already changing the political conversation in the state. 👍

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