The increasing discontent among DMK leaders towards the TVK party is becoming more apparent, as reflected by the ongoing indirect criticisms directed at the TVK party leader, actor-turned-politician Vijay. The DMK Minister for MSME, T. M. Anbarasan, recently expressed his criticisms against Vijay during a general party conference for cadres in Mangadu, Kanchipuram. His remarks underscored the growing tensions within the party, which have intensified following Vijay’s recent unveiling of his official party flag.
Speaking at the DMK general membership conference in Mangadu, Kanchipuram, Anbarasan criticized the party cadres for their lethargy in organizing events, which he suggested allowed cinema personalities to capture their potential voter base. He advised members to appreciate actors as fans but to leave their fan following in the theatre. Anbarasan indirectly hinted that actor Vijay’s popularity among the DMK cadre should not impact the party.
Anbarasan remarked, “You all say that now everyone is entering politics. He is now joining the youths, as you can see from our party, no one leaves.” He continued, “I’m not saying don’t watch cinema, but leave them behind in the theater. Enjoy them, but keep that enjoyment separate. What dignity does he have? How much does he get paid for a movie 200 to 250 crores right. His fans support him with love, yet he sells it for 2000 rupees a ticket when a movie is released. Can he protect the nation?”
He also mentioned that the recent event where actors from Vijay’s party honoured top students from across Tamil Nadu was something the DMK had been doing for years.
“படம் ரிலீசாகும்போது ரசிகர்களுக்கு இலவச டிக்கெட் கொடுக்காமல் 2 ஆயிரத்துக்கு விற்பவர்களால் நாட்டை பாதுகாக்க முடியுமா…?''
நடிகர் விஜய் படம் வெளியாகும் நிலையில் அமைச்சர் தா.மோ.அன்பரசன் கேள்வி!#Chennai #TNMinister #TMAnbarasan #DMK #TVKVijay #TVKParty #TamilCinema #ThanthiTV pic.twitter.com/2hTly7v5mj
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Three weeks earlier, on 10 August 2024, during a DMK youth wing membership camp in Iyyappanthangal, Chennai, DMK Minister Anbarasan stated, “There is not a single street in Tamil Nadu where the DMK is not present. Our volunteers are everywhere. Despite this, the DMK was in opposition for the past decade. Now, some actors, thinking they can attract crowds, aspire to become Chief Minister. We’ve already seen two actors, MGR and Jayalalithaa, serve as Chief Ministers. If we are to realize the ambitions of those who seek the position without understanding this context, we must strengthen our movement,” hitting at TVK chief Vijay.
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