In what seems to be a move to replicate the political strategy of the Tamil Nadu BJP, Kollywood actor turned politician Vijay has directed the executives of his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party to compile a dossier containing detailed information and supporting evidence about alleged corruption involving DMK members across the state. According to reports, he has also called for listing corruption cases among ADMK leaders. Sources indicate that Vijay plans to compile these reports by department and submit them to the Governor.
At the party’s inaugural conference on 27 October 2024, Vijay accused a “single family” of misusing power and engaging in corruption under the guise of a “Dravidian model government.”
While Vijay criticized CM Stalin and several ministers, ADMK officials have distanced themselves from exposing the widespread corruption they claim is occurring openly in districts across Tamil Nadu.
Vijay, however, expressed his commitment to uncovering the truth. He has been in constant consultations with administrators and has resolved to investigate and expose the DMK’s corruption and misconduct.
He instructed party officials to collect details of any corrupt activities by government and party figures regularly. However, Vijay cautioned that any complaints filed without solid evidence would result in legal action.
Based on the evidence gathered, Vijay intends to create a detailed corruption dossier and submit it to the Governor. He views this as a significant political move, positioning it as his first major political action since the party’s convention. Vijay aims to hold the ruling party accountable for its alleged misconduct, which he claims has been carried out covertly to avoid public scrutiny.
Vijay has clarified that he is not interested in engaging in rhetoric but believes that tangible evidence will be more compelling than mere statements.
A key TVK official noted that the current political scenario reminded them of MGR’s historic submission of a corruption list to the Governor fifty years ago, which changed the course of Tamil Nadu politics. They anticipate a similar political shift before the 2026 elections. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai also presented a corruption list to the Governor. When questioned about any significant change since then, he advised supporters to “wait and see.”
(With inputs from Dinamalar)
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