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:
Live Updates
- 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.
- 27 Oct 2024 3:07 PM IST
Thanthi TV reports say that some TVK supporters and Vijay fans walked 20 km to reach the party conference venue in V Salai
- 27 Oct 2024 3:06 PM IST
Scores faint at TVK meet venue
Over 90 people have swooned at the TVK conference venue so far under the scorching sun: Thanthi TV
- 27 Oct 2024 2:47 PM IST
Ninety percent of the seats at the TVK conference have been filled, according to a Daily Thanthi report.
- 27 Oct 2024 1:47 PM IST
Celebs send wishes for first TVK conference
Tamil film actors Vijay Sethupathi, Prabhu, Sivakarthikeyan and filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj have extended their wishes for Vijay-led TVK's first state conference.
- 27 Oct 2024 1:35 PM IST
2 people die in car accident en route to TVK conference
Two more people who were on their way to attend the TVK conference have died in a car accident, a Thanthi TV report said. Six people got hurt in the mishap.
Earlier on Sunday morning, one person died while another sustained severe injuries when a lorry collided with their two-wheeler at Teynampet in Chennai.
- 27 Oct 2024 1:18 PM IST
Water, snacks to be provided, says TVK gen secy
"We will be providing water bottles and snack packets. We kindly request your cooperation and patience as we bring the items from the vehicles. Please pass them along instead of throwing them," said TVK general secretary Bussy Anand at the venue
