CHENNAI: Actor and Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay on Friday said that his party’s first state conference will be held on October 27 at V Salai village near Vikravandi in Villupuram district. The actor is set to reveal his party’s ideology, which is expected to be a blend of Tamil nationalism with Dravidian principles, at the conference.
Sources involved in preparing the “kolgai pragadanam” (proclamation of ideology), a document to be released by Vijay at the conference, told TNIE that the actor has taken a clear stand against right-wing policies such as NEET.
“From the outset, our leader has emphasised that Tamil nationalism will be the cornerstone of our politics. Our political ideology will focus on advocating the interests of Tamils, both within the state and at the national level. This includes federalism, state autonomy, and ensuring Tamil Nadu receives its rightful share of union government funds,” a party office-bearer said.
The party will also draw on the principles of social reformers like EVR Periyar and B R Ambedkar to build its core agenda.
“We have already made it clear that we oppose any discrimination based on region, caste, language, or gender. Our brand of Tamil nationalism will not exclude anyone based on their mother tongue,” the functionary added.
Besides explaining the significance of the party flag, which was released on August 22, Vijay will also announce the state-level office-bearers of his party and outline the action plan for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections at the conference.
In a statement on Friday, Vijay said, “As a son of Tamil Nadu’s soil, I rightfully seek the support and blessings of the people for the success of TVK’s inaugural state-level conference.”
He further said, “Our policies and initiatives, designed to inspire new hope in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape and meet the high expectations of our people, will be unveiled at the event. This conference will be a political festival, a grand celebration of the principles that will guide us and the goals we aim to achieve.”
The TVK president also said the preparations for the conference are under way, with groundwork set to begin soon. He underscored the importance of winning the hearts of the people of Tamil Nadu and building a strong political future.
Initially scheduled for the last week of September, the conference was postponed due to delays in preparation. On September 8, Villupuram district police granted TVK permission to hold the event.