TVK Madurai conference HIGHLIGHTS | Vijay slams BJP, PM Modi, DMK and 'Stalin uncle in speech; promises people-centric politics
Asserting that the 2026 Assembly election would be a straight fight between the DMK and the TVK, Vijay called on his party cadre to ensure the ruling party’s defeat.
Visual from the TVK's second state-level conference in Madurai
CHENNAI: Actor-politician Vijay went all guns blazing at the TVK’s second state-level conference, targeting the ruling DMK government and Chief Minister MK Stalin, accusing them of misgovernance, corruption, and false poll promises. Asserting that the 2026 Assembly election would be a straight fight between the DMK and the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), he called on his party cadre to ensure the ruling party’s defeat.
Taking aim at the BJP in his 35-minute-long speech, the TVK chief reiterated that the saffron party was the TVK’s ideological enemy (and the DMK its political enemy). “The Centre's plans will not bear fruit in this secular land. The BJP cannot win in this state with any alliance.”
Earlier, Vijay sprinted along the 500-metre-long ramp extending from the stage in his trademark style, greeting supporters who presented him with scarves in the party colours, even as a special anthem played in the background.
Meanwhile, as per TV reports, an attendee reportedly died, while at least 200 people fainted due to the heat at the event venue. On Wednesday, a giant flagpole on which Vijay was scheduled to hoist the TVK flag collapsed atop a car, crushing it. A supporter in Virudhunagar district was electrocuted to death while erecting a cutout ahead of the conference.
In light of the lakhs of supporters and volunteers present at the expansive 500-acre ground in Parapathi in Madurai district, over 3,000 police personnel were deployed to manage the crowd alongside drones with medical kits.
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- 21 Aug 2025 4:57 PM IST
Stalin has completely strayed from Anna’s ideals, says Aadhav Arjuna
Speaking at the conference, Aadhav Arjuna said:
“In 1967, Anna introduced the politics of ‘everything for everyone.’ The Dravidian movement itself is rooted in this politics of equality. But M.K. Stalin has completely strayed from Anna’s ideals. Likewise, today’s AIADMK leadership has deviated from the policies of MGR and Jayalalithaa, maintaining ties with the BJP and making every attempt to help the party gain power in Tamil Nadu through the back door.
By embracing the ideals of Anna and MGR and transforming them into political victory, we will create a massive youth revolution in 2026, with Vijay becoming Chief Minister to fulfil those principles.”
- 21 Aug 2025 4:46 PM IST
Dravidian parties have failed, says TVK functionary Arunraj
Speaking at the conference, TVK functionary Arunraj said; “The Dravidian parties have failed. Perarignar Anna did not accumulate any wealth for his family, in fact, he was in debt. But what is the condition of today’s DMK leaders? If just two more Enforcement Directorate raids take place, they might even say that a coalition government with the BJP is necessary."
"To oppose divisive forces, what we need is an uncompromising policy, and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the only hope for that,” he added.
- 21 Aug 2025 4:38 PM IST
A TVK supporter from Chennai died of a heart attack while attending the party’s State conference in Madurai, according to a Maalaimalar report.
- 21 Aug 2025 4:29 PM IST
Anand Declares Madurai TVK Conference a Grand Success
The TVK conference in Madurai has been hailed as a massive success. “We have gathered a large crowd in South Tamil Nadu. The whole of Tamil Nadu has been shaken; this conference in Madurai is a foundation for a strong future. TVK cadres must work with even greater speed,” said N Anand.
- 21 Aug 2025 4:19 PM IST
Supporters jump barriers onto ramp
As the conference began, party president Vijay walked along the ramp, waving to supporters. At that moment, several volunteers jumped the barricades and rushed onto the ramp, causing commotion.
Bouncers struggled to bring the situation under control.
A few volunteers also managed to click selfies with him.
- 21 Aug 2025 4:12 PM IST
Vijay pays tribute to party’s ideological leaders, hoists TVK flag
At the conference stage, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay paid tribute by garlanding the portraits of the party’s ideological leaders. He then hoisted the TVK party flag on the pole set up near the stage.
- 21 Aug 2025 4:04 PM IST
TVK president Vijay walked along the specially arranged ramp to greet supporters. During the procession, he accepted party scarves offered by volunteers and draped them over his shoulders.
- 21 Aug 2025 3:51 PM IST
Vijay arrives on stage to a special conference anthem
TVK chief Vijay made his entry onto the conference stage to the sound of a specially composed song for the event.
- 21 Aug 2025 3:46 PM IST
A cut-out photo held by the volunteers, showing Vijay and Ajith together at the conference, has gone viral on the internet.
- 21 Aug 2025 3:42 PM IST
TVK conference agenda out
The schedule of events has been released.
While cultural programmes are currently taking place, Vijay is set to arrive on the stage shortly.
Upon his arrival, Vijay will walk the ramp amidst his supporters.
This will be followed by the hoisting of the party flag.
Subsequently, the party’s policy song and flag song will be released, and a pledge will be taken.
After that, the welcome address will be delivered and resolutions will be passed, according to the announcement.
