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“Wishing For Vinayagar Chaturthi Is Not Supporting BJP”: Film Director Mohan G Calls TaVeKa Chief Vijay’s Politics “Regrettable”

September 17, 2024
The Commune

Tamil film director Mohan G said TVK chief and actor Vijay is heading down the wrong path after he extended greetings solely for Onam while neglecting Hindu festival Vinayagar Chathurthi.

Speaking to the press in Chennai recently, Director Mohan G remarked, “Vijay entering politics is a good thing. It is great that Tamil Nadu is creating a leader that the youth like. I have felt a slight regret for the past three days that Vijay sir has been travelling the same wrong route by wishing for Onam and not Vinayagar Chathurthi. We gave a warm welcome for Vijay sir’s politics.”

Director Mohan G then continued, “It is a fear, sir. Because Vinayagar Chathurthi is a Hindu festival, and if you support the Hindus, you create an image of supporting the BJP ruling India. This is why many are afraid to wish for Vinayagar Chathurthi. If you change that stance, everyone will start wishing for Vinayagar Chathurthi. Wishing for Vinayagar Chathurthi is different from supporting the BJP. Please stop the mentality of seeing them as the same so that many will openly wish.”

Director Mohan makes this statement after Kollywood actor-turned-politician Vijay, leader of the Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), once again choose to overlook Tamil and Hindu festivals while extending greetings for Onam, a festival celebrated by Keralites in the neighbouring state, in a manner reminiscent of the DMK’s approach.

On 15 September 2024, TVK chief Vijay posted Onam wishes on his official X account, stating,  “Happy #Onam from the bottom of my heart to all Malayalam relatives! A hearty Onam to my very own Malayali friends.”

Which was severly trolled an criticised by the netizens in sicial media.

Is Vijay’s TVK Acting As A DMK Proxy? 

Yes, it appears that way. Critics, including political commentators, point out that Vijay’s TVK party and Vijay himself are conspicuously absent from engaging in significant issues in Tamil Nadu. Instead, Vijay seems solely focused on issuing congratulatory messages through his social media handles.

Actor Vijay entered politics with the formation of his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, in February 2024. This move has often been compared to fellow actor and part-time politician Kamal Haasan and his party, Makkal Needhi Maiam. This parallel is evident in Vijay’s strategic moves and statements, which align closely with the ideology of the Dravidian movement and the DMK.

The political landscape of Tamil Nadu, gearing up for the 2026 state legislative assembly elections, will also witness yet another cine star, Vijay, seemingly propelled by the DMK to echo their Dravidian ideology and potentially further divide the votes in the state.

This strategy echoes the historical move of Kamal Haasan entering politics when actor Rajinikanth contemplated starting his party, with Rajinikanth’s vision leaning towards spiritual politics. To counter this, the DMK strategically supported Kamal Haasan’s political debut to split the votes.

Vijay’s recent actions are a notable example of his alignment with the Dravidian ideology and the DMK. He congratulated the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and its leader, Chandrababu Naidu, along with the Jana Sena Party and its leader, Pawan Kalyan, for their significant victory in Andhra Pradesh.

Despite Naidu’s impending oath-taking ceremony as Chief Minister on 12 June 2024, Vijay congratulated him. He also commended the Chiruthaigal Viduthalai Katchi party and the Naam Tamilar Party for their recognition as state parties in Tamil Nadu. Indirectly, he acknowledged the success of the DMK alliance in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

Notably absent from his remarks was any mention of the BJP’s victory at the central level, where a meeting has been convened. The NDA alliance has unanimously chosen PM Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister of India for a record third time, with the oath-taking ceremony scheduled for 9 June 2024.

This wish on Onam isn’t the first time that TVK chief Vijay chose to display his Dravidianist beliefs. Looking back at how Vijay exposed his alignment with the Dravidian ideology, it is noteworthy that on the auspicious occasion of Tamizh Puthandu (Tamil New Year) on 14 April 2024, amidst the festive spirit engulfing Tamil Nadu, Vijay stirred controversy by refraining from extending wishes to the people for the Tamil New Year. Instead, Vijay took to social media to share greetings for Ambedkar Jayanti, 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 Vinayagar Chaturthi, Saraswathi Pooja, and other festive occasions. 

As expected, aligning with the stance of Dravidian parties, Vijay (very ignorantly) expressed opposition to the notification of CAA. His press release read, “Any law like the Indian Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 (CAA) is not acceptable in an environment where all the people of the country live in social harmony. The rulers should give an assurance that they will not implement this law in Tamil Nadu.” 

Based on these observations, it can be inferred that Vijay, a part-time politician and full-time actor, is yet another emerging foster project by the DMK and embodies the principles of Dravidian ideology in Tamil Nadu.

Conclusion

In conclusion, TVK founder Vijay’s choice to wish for Onam while neglecting Tamil and Hindu festivals reflects a strategy similar to that of the DMK. This selective neglect of Hindu festivals has led critics to argue that TVK is a proxy for the ruling Dravidian party. As Tamil Nadu gears up for the 2026 elections, Vijay’s actions will likely be examined for their true political intentions, with many questioning whether his party represents a genuine alternative or merely a continuation of existing Dravidian ideology.

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