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“I Don’t Need Youth Who Go Behind An Actor Like A Flock Of Sheep”: VCK Head Thirumavalavan Attacks Part-Time Politician And Actor Vijay

March 18, 2025
The Commune

Chidambaram MP and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thol Thirumavalavan indirectly criticized Tamilaga Vettri Kalagam chief and part-time politician Vijay, asserting that no one can weaken the VCK.

Addressing a public meeting in Vizhupuram, Thirumavalavan spoke about the notion that each time an actor enters politics, there are claims that it will weaken the VCK. He recalled similar predictions when Vijayakanth launched his party but emphasized that the VCK has remained strong despite such assumptions.

He stated that no matter how influential a new political entrant may be, they cannot shake the foundation of the VCK, which is built on unique principles and ideology. Dismissing the idea that youth would blindly follow a film star, he remarked that if they were to do so like a flock of sheep, he would not need such youth in his party. Only those who understand the ideals of Ambedkar, Periyar, and Karl Marx and stand by him can be true warriors of the VCK, he added.

Thirumavalavan said, “Whenever actors start a party, they write a message in the media. When Vijayakanth started his party, there were those who said that the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal would be weakened. There were those who discussed it in the media. But Viduthalai Chiruthaigal has continued to exist in this field with its uniqueness and vigor. History has shown that whoever starts new parties, no matter how influential they are, they cannot damage the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal. The reason is that the field of this movement is completely new. The principles of this movement are completely new. On that basis, there is a connection and bond between Thirumavalavan and his movement comrades. Therefore, I said at that time that no one can change the direction of these youth through the charm of cinema. Time has shown that it is true. Today, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal has been recognized as a state party. They still say that an actor has started a party. All these youths will turn to that side like flocks of sheep. If the youths turn towards an actor like that, then Thirumavalavan does not need such those youths. The party’s specialty should be filtering out such youth. Those who are committed to the principles of the revolutionary Ambedkar, who accept the father of rationalism, Periyar, who understands Karl Marx who gave the theory for the liberation of the proletariat, and who travel with Thirumavalavan can be the real tigers. They are the ones I need. They are the ones who can always travel with me.“

Thirumavalavan highlighted that for 25 years, the VCK has maintained its momentum without any decline. He refuted claims that the party’s success is solely due to alliances with DMK or AIADMK, pointing out that other parties like PMK, MDMK, and DMDK have also aligned with major parties based on their influence. However, he stressed that VCK’s alliances are based on their commitment to policies rather than mere electoral gains.

Speaking about political recognition, he noted that while new actors entering politics are immediately projected as future Chief Ministers despite not contesting elections, he himself was not given similar recognition even after earning significant votes. The VCK, which was officially registered as an electoral party in 2006, has now achieved state party status. He reiterated that the party prioritizes its principles over the number of constituencies it contests and remains committed to ensuring that ‘communal forces’ do not gain dominance.

Concluding his speech, Thirumavalavan asserted that VCK’s ultimate goal is to gain a rightful share in governance and power, with the dream of one day hoisting its flag in at Fort St. George.

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