Vijay's Political Journey: From Court Battles to Electoral Success
DYK TVK’s Vijay Once Took His Parents To Courts For Dragging Him Into Politics?
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In the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections, Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) won 108 seats, defeating the ruling DMK. Previously, Vijay had taken legal action against his parents for involving him in politics without consent, but he has since embraced a political career, launching TVK in 2024.
- 01Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), won 108 seats in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections.
- 02He previously sued his parents over their attempts to involve him in politics.
- 03Vijay's political party is based on principles of secularism and social justice.
- 04Despite winning the most seats, TVK fell short of a majority in the 234-member assembly.
- 05Vijay's political transformation marks a significant shift from his earlier disassociation with politics.
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In the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections, Vijay's political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), achieved a remarkable victory by securing 108 seats, surpassing the incumbent Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) led by M K Stalin, which won only 59 seats. This election marked Vijay's first direct entry into politics after a notable legal battle with his parents. In September 2021, he filed a lawsuit against 11 individuals, including his father, S A Chandrashekar, and mother, Shobha Chandrashekhar, to prevent them from using his name and image for political purposes. This action followed his father's conversion of Vijay's fan association into a political entity, Vijay Makkal Iyakam (VMI), in 2020, without his consent. After distancing himself from politics, Vijay made a significant comeback by formally launching TVK in February 2024, which was registered with the Election Commission in September 2023. The party's platform is rooted in secularism, social justice, and egalitarianism, drawing inspiration from leaders like B R Ambedkar and K Kamaraj. Although TVK did not achieve a majority in the 234-member assembly, it is poised to form the government due to its strong electoral performance.
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Vijay's political success could influence governance and policies in Tamil Nadu, particularly in areas related to social justice and secularism.
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