'Thalapathy Vijay Payilagam' to begin in 234 assembly constituencies in TN

Chennai : Vijay Makkal Iyakkam on Thursday announced that it will launch the 'Thalapathy Vijay Payilagam' in all 234 assembly constituencies to commemorate late chief minister K Kamaraj's birth anniversary on July 15.

"On the occasion of late chief minister K Kamaraj on July 15, I would like to request the functionaries of Thalapathy Vijay Makkal Iyakkam to pay respect to his statues all over Tamil Nadu by garlanding them. I request you to provide study materials such as Notebook, books, pen, pencil to the students across the state. Further, we will launch 'Thalapathy Vijay Payilagam' in all 234 assembly constituencies to impart education to school going students and aspirants who prepare for competitive exams, " said Bussy N Anand, general secretary, VMI in a statement.

The study centres is being planned around the 234 constituencies in order to cater to the needs of rural and government school students.

Sources say that Vijay has instructed his organisation's members to ensure that at least four centres per constituency is set up and asked them to appoint tutors with an educational qualification not less than an undergraduate degree.

The actor's organisation has already launched various welfare schemes such as blood donation camps, eye donation camps and food stalls at a nominal price.

This comes after a two-day session with the members in-charge of 234 assembly constituencies to review the work undertaken in the constituencies.

Earlier, the actor had a 'Meet and Greet' ceremony with the toppers across the state.

(With inputs from Bureau)