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Tamil Nadu 2026: Actor Vijay Declared CM Candidate Amid Alliance Push

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has made a major move by officially declaring its party chief, actor Vijay, as its Chief Ministerial candidate for the 2026 state elections. They've passed resolutions to form committees for alliance negotiations and drafting promises, all under Vijay's ultimate authority. The party is actively seeking alliances to challenge both the ruling DMK and the opposition AIADMK-BJP bloc. Vijay has recently sharpened his attacks on the DMK government, accusing it of cheating the people.

Key Points: TVK Declares Vijay Chief Minister Candidate for 2026 Tamil Nadu Polls

  • TVK passes resolution to remove the DMK government, accusing it of corruption
  • Party forms a Special Committee for Election Alliance Negotiations, with Vijay having final say
  • Aims to launch a strong campaign to counter misinformation from political opponents
  • Actor Vijay makes his electoral debut, turning the 2026 race into a triangular contest
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Tamil Nadu: TVK declares Vijay as CM candidate for 2026 polls, invites parties for alliance under his leadership

TVK officially names actor Vijay as its CM candidate for the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections and invites parties to join an alliance under his leadership.

"Don’t believe in DMK. Their job is just to cheat you. - Actor-politician Vijay"

Chennai, December 11

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Thursday passed a resolution declaring its party chief, Vijay, as the Chief Ministerial candidate and inviting parties willing to support his leadership to join an alliance for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

The party resolved to remove the DMK government, which it accused of corruption, and to build a new and prosperous Tamil Nadu. The resolution declared that the party would accept its leader Vijay as the Chief Ministerial candidate and welcome all those willing to support his leadership into the alliance. It also granted Vijay full authority to make all final decisions regarding alliance formation.

In four resolutions passed at a meeting of the TVK's State Administrators and District Secretaries, the party announced a Special Committee for Election Alliance Negotiations. The resolution stated that the party's leader, Vijay, would decide all responsibilities and tasks assigned to this committee.

The party also resolved to rescue Tamil Nadu from what it described as a period of darkness and to safeguard the welfare of the people. The party resolved to establish a Special Committee to Draft Election Promises for this purpose. Vijay will also determine the duties and functions of this committee.

To counter false propaganda and accusations from opponents, the party resolved to launch a strong, effective campaign to expose misinformation and defeat its adversaries.

These resolutions were unanimously passed during the meeting.

After expelled AIADMK leader and nine-time MLA KA Sengottaiyan joined TVK along with his supporters last month, the party is now seeking an alliance to counter the ruling DMK-led alliance and the AIADMK-BJP-led Opposition alliance.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay, making his electoral debut, has made the 2026 elections a triangular contest.

Earlier on Tuesday, Vijay slammed the DMK government over the statehood demand, alleging that the party's only job is to "cheat people."

Addressing a large public rally in Uppalam Expo Ground in Puducherry, Vijay said, "Don't believe in DMK. Their job is just to cheat you. I urge the people of Puducherry not to reject us as some do in Tamil Nadu."

Reiterating his party's solidarity with the people of Puducherry, he asserted that for his movement, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are inseparable despite being classified differently by the Union government.

- ANI

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Priya S
I want to be hopeful, but declaring a CM candidate two years in advance feels like a movie promo. Governing a state is very different from acting in one. I respect Vijay Anna, but he needs to show concrete plans, not just resolutions against the current government.
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Karthik V
Good move. The existing alliances are stale. TVK inviting others to join under Vijay's leadership shows confidence. Sengottaiyan joining is a big deal – brings experience. 2026 will be very interesting! #NewHopeForTN
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Sarah B
Watching from the US. Tamil politics is always so dramatic! An actor with no administrative experience being given "full authority" over everything? Sounds risky. Hope the focus is on policy and not just personality.
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Meera T
His connect with Puducherry is smart politics. Treating it as inseparable from TN resonates emotionally. But the real test is the alliance. Who will join? Smaller parties might, but will any major player support a debutant as CM candidate? Wait and watch.
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Aman W
Corruption is a real issue, no doubt. But simply saying "we will remove the corrupt" is what every party says. TVK needs to tell us HOW. What is the special committee for election promises going to draft? We need details, not just resolutions.

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