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Vijay Slams Rival Alliances, Vows People-First Government in Puducherry

Actor-politician Vijay campaigned in Puducherry, sharply criticizing both the DMK-Congress and NR Congress-BJP alliances as opportunistic and weak. He promised that his party, TVK, would make full efforts to secure statehood for Puducherry, a long-pending demand. Vijay outlined a people-centric agenda including immediate local body elections, filling government vacancies, and providing substantial family insurance coverage. He framed the election as a choice between deceptive alliances and his party's commitment to good governance.

Key Points: Vijay Targets DMK, BJP Alliances, Promises Statehood for Puducherry

  • Criticizes DMK-Congress & NR Congress-BJP alliances
  • Pledges 100% effort for statehood
  • Promises local body elections and filling vacancies
  • Vows Rs 25 lakh family insurance
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TVK leader Vijay targets alliances, promises people-centric government in Puducherry

TVK chief Vijay criticizes rival alliances as deceptive, pledges local body polls, jobs, insurance, and statehood for Puducherry if voted to power.

"Puducherry needs good governance. Give us a chance, and we will stand by you. - Vijay"

Puducherry, April 4

Actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay intensified his election campaign in Puducherry on Saturday, asserting that his party has fielded candidates who stand "with the people, as one among them".

With polling for the 30-member Puducherry Assembly scheduled for April 9, political activity has reached a peak, with just four days left for campaigning.

Vijay addressed a public gathering at Thattanchavadi market area, drawing a sizeable crowd of supporters. Earlier, he conducted a roadshow that reportedly extended beyond the time permitted by the police before proceeding to the campaign venue.

Addressing the rally, he said this is the first time his party is contesting in Puducherry and emphasised that candidate selection was based on grassroots connect rather than political pedigree.

Taking a sharp dig at rival alliances, Vijay criticised both the DMK-Congress combine and the NR Congress-BJP alliance. Referring to the DMK-Congress front, he said that while Congress had ruled Puducherry multiple times and DMK had also held power thrice, the alliance today exists "only in name" and is marked by internal contradictions. He alleged that leaders within the alliance had betrayed not only the people but even their own leadership, making it a subject of ridicule.

Turning to the NR Congress-BJP alliance, Vijay described it as a "weak and opportunistic" arrangement, accusing it of using his party for political gains.

He questioned both Congress and the BJP over their failure to grant statehood to Puducherry despite being in power at the Union level at different times. Citing a long-pending demand, he said his party would make "100 per cent efforts" to secure statehood if voted to power.

Outlining his promises, Vijay said a TVK government would immediately conduct local body elections, fill all government vacancies, and provide Rs 25 lakh insurance coverage for every family.

Framing the election as a choice between "deceptive alliances" and "people-oriented governance", Vijay urged voters to reject both major fronts and give his party an opportunity.

"Puducherry needs good governance. Give us a chance, and we will stand by you," he said.

- IANS

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Priya S
Rs 25 lakh insurance for every family sounds too good to be true. Where will the funding come from? I appreciate the sentiment, but voters need to ask for detailed plans, not just poll promises. The criticism of alliances is valid though.
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Suresh O
As a longtime resident, I'm tired of the same old parties. Vijay is right about the internal fights in the DMK-Congress alliance. It's all about power-sharing, not people. Giving a new party one chance might shake things up. Worth a try.
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Anjali F
The statehood issue is crucial. Both BJP and Congress used it as a talking point when in opposition and forgot about it in power. If TVK can genuinely push for it, that alone is a big reason to support them. Fingers crossed!
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Michael C
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Kavya N
Grassroots connect for candidate selection is the most important point here. For too long, tickets have gone to relatives of established leaders. If TVK actually brings in fresh, clean faces from the community, it could be a game-changer. 🤩
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I have my doubts. A roadshow extending beyond permitted time doesn't show much respect for rules. Governance needs discipline. Promises are easy before elections. Let's see the manifesto and the

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