Closed-door TVK meet today: Vijay gears up for TN assembly elections
Chennai: Actor-turned-politician Vijay is set to play a central role in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape on Sunday as he addresses a crucial closed-door strategy meeting of his party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in Mamallapuram.
Around 3,000 state and district-level party functionaries are expected to attend the consultation at a private hall, which party sources describe as a decisive step in shaping TVK’s roadmap for the upcoming Assembly elections. The agenda includes election preparedness, organisational consolidation and campaign planning.
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Entry to the venue has been restricted to authorised participants carrying digital identity cards, with access granted only after QR-code verification. The arrangements are being coordinated by party General Secretary N. Anand, underscoring the party’s focus on disciplined and structured mobilisation.
The meeting gains added significance as Vijay has largely remained away from public programmes since his massive rally in Erode on December 18. He has also stayed silent in recent weeks on issues including the 'Jana Nayagan' film controversy and demands for a CBI probe, fuelling speculation over his next political steps.
Party insiders believe Sunday’s interaction will clarify TVK’s immediate political messaging and organisational direction.
TVK executive committee chief coordinator Sengottaiyan has announced that the party will begin a statewide campaign tour from Chennai on January 26. The tour is expected to cover all 234 Assembly constituencies, with meetings planned at every stop to engage party executives and grassroots workers.
Sengottaiyan has also said Vijay will decide and announce whether TVK will contest the elections independently or explore alliances.
Meanwhile, established parties are intensifying their campaigns. The AIADMK has launched its poll drive with the slogan “Protect the People, Save Tamil Nadu”, positioning itself as the principal challenger to the ruling party.
The DMK, on the other hand, remains confident of retaining power, citing the popularity of its flagship welfare schemes, including initiatives targeted at women. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin continues to emphasise unity and inclusive development as central to his political narrative.
As the election season gathers pace, Sunday’s meeting is being viewed as a litmus test for Vijay’s political strategy and TVK’s readiness to emerge as a serious force in Tamil Nadu’s high-stakes electoral contest.