Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam names Vijay as CM candidate for 2026, plans massive outreach drive
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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) officially declared on Friday that actor and party founder Vijay will be its chief ministerial candidate for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
The announcement was made following a special resolution passed during the party’s executive committee meeting.
As part of its preparations, TVK also announced plans to host a large-scale state conference next month. To spread its ideology and strengthen grassroots support, the party will conduct public meetings in villages across the state.
In a strategic move, the party has vested full authority in Vijay to decide on political alliances ahead of the elections. Additionally, TVK has set a major membership target, aiming to enroll two crore members statewide.
To personally connect with voters and build momentum, Vijay is scheduled to embark on a comprehensive tour of Tamil Nadu between September and December 2025. During this tour, he will engage with the public and rally support for the party, according to a report by India Today.