Chennai: Actor-turned-politician Vijay launched his Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)'s full slate of 234 candidates Sunday for Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, plus Puducherry contenders, at a packed Nungambakkam hotel event—signaling a seismic challenge to DMK-AIADMK dominance.
Vijay himself will contest dual seats: urban Perambur (Chennai) and Tiruchirappalli (East), targeting diverse voters in his high-stakes debut.
Key picks include General Secretary N. Anand (T. Nagar), Aadav Arjun (Villivakkam), Sengottaiyan (Gopichettipalayam), C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar (Tirupparankundram), and Sathyakumar (Tiruttani). The list blends youth, professionals, and grassroots faces for "clean, people-centric" governance with regional balance.
Vijay rallied cadres for transparent, inclusive change, urging door-to-door outreach. Observers say his star power could sway youth and debut voters, fracturing TN's bipolar politics.
(Inputs from IANS)