TVK conference HIGHLIGHTS | Vijay declares war against BJP, DMK at party's first public meet
Vijay said the highlights of TVK's action plan are: protection for children, women and elders; equitable education, and all basic facilities; and proportional representation, for which caste census is necessary
Actor-TVK chief Vijay delivering a fiery speech at his first state party conference. (Photo: Hemanathan M)
CHENNAI: Actor-politician Vijay delivered a fiery speech at the first State conference of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the nascent party launched by him this year.
Declaring war against the BJP and the DMK, Vijay said, "There is a group that has been creating divisions among the society. The ones who are creating divisions are our first enemy. The ones who are claiming Dravidian ideology but are looting Tamil Nadu as a family are our next rivals," he said in a veiled reference to the two parties.
At the meeting, he also hinted at power sharing in alliance in the 2026 assembly polls.
Earlier on Sunday, in an unfortunate turn of events, three TVK supporters died in two separate road accidents, while en route to the conference in Vikravandi.
Vijay's supporters had started thronging the conference venue early on Sunday, braving the hot sun with the hope of catching a glimpse of their 'Thalapathy' (Commander) – some of them camping there from Saturday night itself – leading to traffic chaos along the routes to V Salai village in Vikravandi where the meet was held.
Here are highlights from TVK's first conference:
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- 27 Oct 2024 5:05 PM IST
TVK functionaries Sampath Kumar and Catherine Pandian speak about the party's aims and principles:
- Drug-Free Initiative: The party aims to eradicate drugs and create a drug-free Tamil Nadu
- Equality for All: TVK will advocate for the rights and equality of women, transgender individuals, and marginalized communities
- Social Justice: The party will emphasise the importance of social justice, with no bias towards any specific religion
- Defending Democracy: TVK will challenge both the State and Union governments to uphold democratic values
- Combating Untouchability: The party declares caste-based untouchability a crime and will work to eliminate it
- Governor Position Removal: TVK will demand the abolition of the role of governor in the state
- Educational Expansion: TVK plans to establish technological universities to enhance educational opportunities
- Bilingual Commitment: TVK will conduct its activities in both Tamil and English to reach a broader audience
- Handloom Initiative: Government employees will be encouraged to wear handloom clothing twice a week to promote traditional crafts
- Abolishing Mining Mafia: New laws will be enacted to dismantle illegal sand and mining mafias
- Wildlife Protection: Additional measures will be implemented to safeguard endangered species and expand their natural habitats
- 27 Oct 2024 4:45 PM IST
A musical video featuring Vijay speaking about his party's values is being played at the conference. In it appear visuals of late stalwarts Periyar, K Kamaraj, and BR Ambedkar.
- 27 Oct 2024 4:28 PM IST
Vijay hoists TVK flag
Actor and TVK chief Vijay hoists the party flag to the sound of the flag anthem being blasted on loudspeakers.
Vijay seen pressing a button to hoist the TVK flag
- 27 Oct 2024 4:05 PM IST
Vijay arrives on stage
Actor and TVK chief Vijay has arrived on stage to loud cheers from the hundreds at the state conference venue. He is seen donning a shawl in the party flag colours.
- 27 Oct 2024 3:44 PM IST
Actor-TVK chief Vijay is expected to arrive shortly and hoist the party flag at the conference.
- 27 Oct 2024 3:31 PM IST
First TVK State conference begins
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's first state conference has officially commenced with songs from actor-party chief Vijay's films playing at the venue as party functionaries and attendees await his arrival.
- 27 Oct 2024 3:15 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin conveyed his wishes to TVK chief Vijay for his party's inaugural State conference.
- 27 Oct 2024 3:08 PM IST
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) members seen around the stage. The party conference is expected to commence soon.
