Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (Tamil: தமிழக வெற்றிக் கழகம், lit. 'Tamil Nadu Victory Federation'; abbr. TVK) is an Indian regional political party in the state of Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Puducherry. It was founded by actor-turned-politician Vijay on 2 February 2024. The party is led by its founder Vijay as the president of the party from its date of founding. The headquarters of the party is located at Seashore Town, 8th Avenue, Panaiyur, Chennai.^[1][2]

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam தமிழக வெற்றிக் கழகம்
Abbreviation	TVK
President	Vijay
General Secretary	N. Anand (a) Munusamy[citation needed]
Treasurer	Venkataramanan[citation needed]
Founder	Vijay
Founded	2 February 2024; 7 months ago (2024-02-02)
Headquarters	275, Seashore Town, 8th Avenue, Panaiyur, Chennai – 600119, Tamil Nadu, India
Colours	Dark Red   Yellow
Slogan	Pirappokkum Ellaa Uyirkkum (transl. All are equal by birth)
ECI Status	Recognized party
Seats in Lok Sabha	0 / 543
Seats in Rajya Sabha	0 / 245
Seats in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly	0 / 234
Seats in Puducherry Legislative Assembly	0 / 30
Number of states and union territories in government	0 / 31
Party flag
Website
tvk.family
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History

On 26 June 2009, Vijay launched his fan club, Vijay Makkal Iyakkam, in Pudukkottai to carry out philanthropic activities.^[3][4] The organization supported the AIADMK-led Alliance in the 2011 legislative assembly elections. The fan club organization contested the local body elections in Tamil Nadu in October 2021, securing victory in 115 out of the 169 seats where it took part.^[5][6] On 2 February 2024, Vijay announced the launch of his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, and stated its intent to enter the 2026 elections.^[7][8] Vijay called the Citizenship (Amendment) Act of 2019 as "unacceptable" as it would disrupt the social and religious harmony of the nation.^[9]

Party leader

Founder and first president is Vijay.

See also

• Politics of India
• Elections in India
• Politics of Tamil Nadu
• Elections in Tamil Nadu
• Elections in Puducherry
• List of political parties in India
• List of political parties in Tamil Nadu

References

1. "Tamil actor Thalapathy Vijay announces political party, names it 'Thamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam'". India Today. 2 February 2024. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
2. "Tamil superstar Vijay's party flag to be unveiled". The News Mintue.
3. "Vijay's fan club to take 'new dimension', hints at his political plunge". 26 August 2023. Archived from the original on 1 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
4. "Vijay Makkal Iyakkam was launched in 2009". The Times of India. 28 September 2015. Archived from the original on 14 November 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
5. Chandrababu, Divya (15 October 2021). "Actor Vijay's fans win more 115 seats in Tamil Nadu local body polls". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
6. "Actor Vijay speaks to students at meet in Chennai, takes a potshot at political parties". 17 June 2023. Archived from the original on 1 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
7. "Thalapathy Vijay Launches Political Party, Names it Tamizha Vetri Kazhagam (Read Official Statement)". Lokmat Times. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
8. "'Thalapathy' Vijay floats political party, names it 'Thamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam'". Deccan Herald. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
9. "Tamil Superstar Vijay Calls Citizenship Law CAA "Unacceptable"". NDTV.com. 22 February 2019. Retrieved 12 March 2024.

External links

• TVK on Facebook