In a significant political announcement, political strategist and Jan Suraj Party leader Prashant Kishor has confirmed that Tamil actor Vijay’s political outfit, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), will contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections independently, without forming an alliance with any major party.
Tamil actor and part-time politician Vijay, the chief of Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), marked his party’s first anniversary with a grand public meeting in Mahabalipuram. The event was attended by political strategist and Jan Suraj Party leader Prashant Kishor. The meeting also hinted at a strategic shift in TVK’s approach as it prepares to challenge the state’s dominant Dravidian parties.
In an exclusive interview with Thanthi TV, Kishor confirmed that TVK will contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections independently, without forming an alliance with any major party. He further stated that despite AIADMK’s willingness to forge an alliance with TVK, Vijay has decided to go solo in the upcoming elections. He emphasized that the party’s strategy is to establish itself as a formidable force in Tamil Nadu politics without relying on traditional alliances.
“Vijay’s TVK will not form an alliance with AIADMK or any other party in the 2026 elections. The strategy is clear—TVK will contest alone and aim to form the government on its own,” said Kishor during the interview.
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He also claimed that Vijay has a huge fan following in Bihar.
“He (Vijay) has committed to help me in Bihar as well. Well he has a large following in Bihar.”, Prashant Kishor said.
Prashant Kishor, who recently joined TVK as an advisor ahead of the state assembly elections, has been closely working with Vijay on campaign strategies. Earlier this month, he visited the actor at his residence to brainstorm plans for the upcoming elections. His presence at the party’s first-anniversary event further solidified his role in shaping TVK’s political roadmap.
This announcement comes amid growing speculation about TVK’s electoral strategy, as the party seeks to position itself as a formidable alternative to the established Dravidian parties, DMK and AIADMK.
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