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Vijay's TVK Launches 2026 TN Bid: Whistle Revolution Against DMK Giants

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's General Secretary Aadhav Arjuna filed his nomination from the Villivakkam constituency for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Party chief and actor Vijay, contesting from Perambur and Tiruchirapalli East, unveiled the party's full candidate list, which includes direct contests against top DMK leaders like Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and his son Udhayanidhi Stalin. The party's manifesto focuses on establishing "anti-drug protection zones" in educational institutions and providing monthly financial assistance to graduates and diploma holders. The elections, scheduled for April 23, are poised to become a three-way contest with Vijay's TVK entering the fray.

Key Points: TVK's Vijay, Aadhav Arjuna File Nominations for Tamil Nadu Polls

  • TVK unveils full candidate list for 234 seats
  • Vijay to contest from two constituencies
  • Manifesto promises Rs 4000 monthly student aid
  • Party aims to make election a three-way fight
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TVK General Secy Aadhav Arjuna files nomination for Tamil Nadu polls

Actor Vijay's TVK fields candidates against CM Stalin, Udhayanidhi. Party manifesto promises anti-drug zones & student financial assistance.

"Our primary goal is to create a drug-free Tamil Nadu. - Vijay"

Chennai, March 30

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's General Secretary of Election Campaign Management, Aadhav Arjuna, on Monday filed his nomination as a candidate from Villivakkam assembly constituency for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

Aadhav Arjuna is pitted against Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate and MLA MK Mohan's son Karthik Mohan.

Earlier on Sunday, TVK chief Vijay unveiled the list of candidates for 234 seats in the Assembly elections. The actor-turned-politician will contest on the Perambur and Tiruchirapalli East seats.

"Vote for whistle, it's a whistle revolution election," he said while announcing the names of the candidates of his party, which has the poll symbol of the 'whistle'. Vijay will be going against DMK's sitting MLA RD Shekar, who will contest from Perambur. He is also pitted against the sitting MLA and DMK candidate Inigo Irudayaraj in Trichy East.

The party's General Secretary, N Anand, will contest from the T Nagar constituency, and Treasurer Venkat Ramanan will contest from Mylapore. From Kolathur, VS Babu is pitted against DMK President and Chief Minister MK Stalin, while Selvam of the TVK will contest against Udhayanidhi Stalin in Chepauk.

AIADMK turncoat KA Sengottiyan is contesting from the Gopichettipalayam seat.

Other TVK candidates include Arun Raj from Tiruchengode, Vijayalakshmi from Kumarapalayam, CTR Nirmal Kumar from Thirupparankundram, Rajasekar from Tittakudi, Arul Prakasam from Saidapet and Rajmohan from Egmore.

Vijay also unveiled the party's manifesto for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, promising "anti-drug protection zones" and a monthly assistance for students.

He stressed his vision for a drug-free and self-reliant Tamil Nadu. He said anti-drug protection zones" will be established in all schools and colleges across the state. "Our primary goal is to create a drug-free Tamil Nadu," he asserted.

Vijay announced a monthly assistance of Rs 4,000 for graduates and Rs 2,000 for diploma holders.

Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a single phase on April 23, covering a total of 234 constituencies in the State. Counting is scheduled for May 4. Vijay, who is making an electoral debut with his party, will look to turn the polls into a three-way contest between the Secular Progressive Alliance and the NDA, being the front-runners for victory.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Interesting to see a proper third front emerging! DMK vs AIADMK was getting stale. Vijay Anna's entry has definitely spiced things up. The whistle symbol is catchy too. Let's see if they can convert fan following into votes.
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Karthik V
Promising Rs 4000 for graduates sounds good on paper, but where will the money come from? These are populist promises every party makes. I want to see a detailed economic plan, not just freebies. The drug-free TN vision is noble though.
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Sarah B
Watching from outside India, it's fascinating to see a major film star step into politics so directly. Pitting candidates directly against the CM and his son shows they mean business. Hope the focus remains on policy and not just personality.
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Arun Y
Fielding VS Babu against Stalin in Kolathur is a bold move! It shows they are not afraid to take on the big guns. The real test will be in villages, not just urban centres like Chennai. All the best to Aadhav Arjuna in Villivakkam!
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Nisha Z
Good to see a mix of experienced politicians like Sengottiyan and fresh faces in their candidate list. The monthly assistance for students could be a game-changer if implemented properly. Let's hope for a clean, issue-based campaign. 🤞

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