Trisha Krishnan Considers Political Entry with Thalapathy Vijay's TVK Amidst Tamil Nadu Tensions
Trisha Krishnan to join Thalapathy Vijay's TVK as tensions brew in Tamil Nadu? Here's what the 'Leo' actress said about joining politics
The Economic Times
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Trisha Krishnan, a prominent actress in the Tamil and Telugu film industries, may enter politics by joining Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by Thalapathy Vijay. Reports suggest she could contest a by-election in Tiruchirappalli East, following Vijay's decision to vacate one of his two assembly seats. However, her interest in politics remains uncertain.
- 01Trisha Krishnan is being encouraged to join TVK and contest in Tiruchirappalli East.
- 02Thalapathy Vijay's TVK won 108 seats in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections but lacks a majority.
- 03Vijay must resign from one of his two seats within two weeks, likely vacating Tiruchirappalli East.
- 04Trisha previously expressed a light-hearted desire to become Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
- 05Her lack of political background may hinder her interest in pursuing a political career.
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Trisha Krishnan, a well-known actress in the Tamil and Telugu film industries, is reportedly being approached by leaders of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to join their ranks and contest a by-election in the Tiruchirappalli East constituency. This potential move comes in light of Thalapathy Vijay, her co-actor and TVK leader, needing to vacate one of the two assembly seats he won in the recent Tamil Nadu elections. TVK emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats but is still short of the majority mark of 118 in the 234-member assembly. Reports indicate that party members prefer Vijay to retain his seat in Perambur, which could lead him to resign from Tiruchirappalli East. Although Trisha has previously joked about wanting to become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, her interest in entering politics now appears tentative due to her lack of a political background.
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Trisha's potential candidacy could influence the political landscape in Tamil Nadu, particularly for TVK's efforts to secure a majority in the assembly.
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