A social-media controversy has emerged over claims that Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Joseph Vijay declined to accept a Mariamman photograph offered by a supporter during his election campaign. The incident is widely alleged to have taken place in the Tiruvarur region, during a campaign stop in late September 2025.
According to viral posts, on 20 September 2025 when he was campaigning in Tiruvarur, a long-time party worker attempted to present Vijay with a framed image of Goddess Mariamman. Several users claim that Vijay did not accept the photo despite multiple requests. Short video clips circulating online show supporters trying to hand over an item during a public interaction, which some users say is the deity’s portrait.
DMK 2.0 – Does Not Wish For Hindu Festivals
Vijay has been repeatedly proving that the TVK is just a 2.0 version of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhaga (DMK). Let us look at past instances where Vijay behaved very similary to the DMK, when it came to Hindus, Hindu festivals.
Not Wishing For Vinayakar Chaturthi
Vijay did not acknowledge or wish the people of the state for Vinayakar Chaturthi, a festival celebrated by 87.58% of the Hindu population in the state. Kollywood actor and TVK chief Vijay appeared to be deliberately avoiding respecting the cultural values and beliefs of Hindus and Tamils. This accusation is supported by his selective social media posts on his official X account.
Not Wishing For Tamil New Year (Puthandu)
Instead of wishing for Tamil New Year which is a significant festival for Hindus in Tamil Nadu, Vijay chose to wish his fans and followers for Ambedkar Jayanti in 2024, which coincidentally falls on the same day. This is the same strategy employed by the DMK on the auspicious occasion of Hindu celebrations and festivals such as Vinayakar Chaturthi, Saraswathi Pooja, and other festive occasions.
In 2025, Vijay once again chose not to extend wishes for Chithirai 1 – the Tamil New Year celebrated by Tamils across the globe. This marks the second consecutive year he has skipped the occasion since launching his political party.
Instead of directly wishing “Tamil Puthandu Vaazhthukkal”, Vijay struck an elusive note like a filtered Dravidian Stock extending “Chithirai Thirunaal wishes”
No Wishes For Krishna Jayanti
Vijay cautiously neglected even the Hindu festival of Krishna Jayanthi on 26 August 2024.
Wishing For Christian, Muslim Festivals & Other Special Days
He has acknowledged and wished for Muslim festivals like Ramzan and Eid, Christian festivals like Easter, as well as neutral days such as May 1 (Labour Day), Ambedkar Jayanti, Independence Day, and Mother’s Day.
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