Shobhaa De Highlights 'Gen Z Vote' Behind Vijay's Political Success in Tamil Nadu
Shobhaa De Credits 'Gen Z Vote' For TVK Chief Vijay's Tamil Nadu Election Win
Ndtv
Image: Ndtv
Author Shobhaa De attributes actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay's electoral success in Tamil Nadu to the support of young voters, particularly from Gen Z. His party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), became the largest party in the Assembly, signaling a shift in political dynamics in the state.
- 01C Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the largest party in Tamil Nadu's Assembly elections.
- 02Shobhaa De emphasizes the importance of Gen Z voters in Vijay's success.
- 03Vijay is compared to former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who also started her political career with little experience.
- 04The TVK secured 108 seats, just short of the majority needed for governance.
- 05The Congress party has offered conditional support to Vijay for government formation.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Shobhaa De, a prominent author and columnist, praised actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay for his recent electoral victory in Tamil Nadu, attributing it to the support of young voters, particularly from the Gen Z demographic. Vijay's party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), emerged as the single-largest party in the 234-member Assembly, securing 108 seats, though it fell short of the 118-seat majority required for governance. De noted that despite Vijay being a political novice, he deserves a chance to prove himself, drawing parallels to the political rise of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who also entered politics with limited experience. The Congress party, which won five seats, has already announced its conditional support for Vijay, while TVK is seeking additional backing from other parties such as the CPI, CPI(M), and VCK to form a government. De's comments reflect the historical trend in Tamil Nadu where film stars have successfully transitioned into politics, suggesting that Vijay could be the next influential leader in the state.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Vijay's rise in politics could reshape the political landscape in Tamil Nadu, especially among younger voters.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you think film stars make effective politicians?
Connecting to poll...
More about Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam

BJP Denies Pressure Amid Tamil Nadu Governor's Doubts on Vijay's Majority
Ndtv โข May 7, 2026

Shobhaa De Advocates for C. Joseph Vijay's Political Opportunity After TVK's Assembly Win
News 18 โข May 7, 2026
Vijay Set to Become Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Pending Majority Confirmation
The Economic Times โข May 7, 2026
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.

