TVK conference HIGHLIGHTS | Vijay declares war against BJP, DMK at party's first public meet
Actor-TVK chief Vijay has begun his speech.
TVK conference: Vijay greets fans, party supporters with gusto
Actor-TVK chief Vijay enthusiastically ran across a ramp leading from the stage to greet excited fans and party workers at the first conference of his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in Vikravandi.
TVK functionary Catherine Pandian in her speech emphasised on farmers rights, illegal sand mining and gender equality amongst other issues.
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
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.
TVK functionaries including party chief Vijay take the party pledge.
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
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.
Actor-TVK chief Vijay is expected to arrive shortly and hoist the party flag at the conference.