Vijay Denies Political Aspirations Amidst Rising Speculation
‘My Priority Is Acting, No Plans For Politics’: When Vijay Denied Congress Rumours After Meeting Rahul Gandhi
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Tamil actor Vijay has dismissed rumors of entering politics following a meeting with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in 2009. Despite his continued focus on acting, he officially launched his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), and is set to take oath as Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister on February 2, 2024, after his party's significant electoral success.
- 01Vijay met Rahul Gandhi in 2009, sparking political rumors which he denied.
- 02He focused on acting, delivering films with political themes over the years.
- 03Vijay officially entered politics with the launch of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
- 04TVK became the largest party in Tamil Nadu in the 2026 elections, ending Dravidian party dominance.
- 05Vijay is set to take oath as Chief Minister on February 2, 2024.
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In August 2009, Tamil actor Vijay met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, leading to speculation about his political ambitions. However, Vijay clarified that his focus remained on acting. Over the years, he starred in films like Thalaivaa, Mersal, and Sarkar, which contained political undertones. Recently, he officially entered politics by launching his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), and is poised to take oath as Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister on February 2, 2024. In the 2026 elections, TVK emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats, marking a significant shift in Tamil Nadu's political landscape. This victory ended a 59-year dominance of Dravidian parties, with Vijay winning in both constituencies he contested. His upcoming film, Jana Nayagan, is anticipated to further intertwine his cinematic and political narratives.
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Vijay's political entry and the success of TVK could reshape governance in Tamil Nadu, influencing policies and representation for the state's residents.
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