Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president Vijay unveiled his party flag and released the flag anthem at the party headquarters in Panaiyur, Chennai.
(Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)
Vijay unveiled his party flag amidst loud cheers of those gathered. Subsequently, he hoisted the party flag in a newly erected mast and unveiled a plaque to mark the event.
(Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)
He also administered a pledge to all the functionaries who attended the event to tread on the path of democracy, secularism and social justice to always work for the welfare of the people.
(Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)
Functionaries of Thalapathy Vijay Makkal Iyakkham (TVMI) - the actor’s fan club, gathered at the headquarters for the event.
(Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)
The flag features three horizontal segments with the top and bottom in a shade of maroon and the middle one in yellow.
(Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)
The yellow band at the centre has two elephants facing each other with a Siris flower enclosed in a maroon circle at the centre. The flower, known as Vaagai in Tamil, is believed to signify victory.
(Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)
The pledge administered by Vijay read that the person taking the pledge will always respect the sacrifice of all those from Tamil soil who fought for the country in the freedom struggle and people’s rights.
(Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)
He also pledged to work towards the objective for which many lost their lives in the struggle to safeguard Tamil language.
(Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)
During his address, Vijay said that the fans should hoist the flag at their houses after getting due permission from the authorities concerned. He further added that there is a story behind the flag and he will disclose it at an appropriate time.
