Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | TVK |
| President | Joseph Vijay |
| General Secretary | Anand (a) Munusamy |
| Treasurer | Venkatraman |
| Founder | Joseph Vijay |
| Founded | 2 February 2024 |
| Headquarters | 275, Seashore Town, 8th Avenue, Panaiyur, Chennai – 600119, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Ideology | Social justice Secularism Socialism Ambedkarism Periyarism[1][2] |
| Political position | Left-wing[2] |
| Colours | Dark Red |
| Slogan | Pirappokkum Ellaa Uyirkkum (transl. All are equal by birth) |
| ECI Status | Unrecognized party |
| Seats in Lok Sabha | 0 / 543 |
| Seats in Rajya Sabha | 0 / 245 |
| Seats in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 0 / 234 |
| Seats in Puducherry Legislative Assembly | 0 / 30 |
| Number of states and union territories in government | 0 / 31 |
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (transl. Tamil Nadu Victory Federation; abbr. TVK) is an Indian regional political party in the state of Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Puducherry. It was founded by actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay on 2 February 2024. The party is led by its founder Joseph Vijay as the president of the party from its date of founding. The headquarters of the party is located at Seashore Town, 8th Avenue, Panaiyur, Chennai.[3]
History[edit]
On 26 June 2009, Joseph Vijay launched his fan club- Vijay Makkal Iyakkam, in Pudukkottai to carry out philanthropic activities one month after the decisive end of the Sri Lankan Civil War, the military subjugation of the Tamils on the island.[4][5] The organization supported the AIADMK alliance in the 2011 legislative assembly elections. The fan club organization contested in the local body elections in Tamil Nadu in October 2021, securing victory in 115 out of the 169 contested seats.[6][7] On 2 February 2024, Vijay announced the launch of his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.[8][9] Political analysts suggested that, the TVK party might undergo its expansion to other states of India including northern India in the near future.[10] Vijay called the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 as unacceptable as it will disrupt the social religious harmony of the nation.[11]
Electoral performance[edit]
State legislative assembly elections[edit]
| Year | Assembly | Party leader | Seats contested | Seats won | Change in seats | Percentage of votes | Vote swing | Popular vote | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17th | Joseph Vijay | TBA | ||||||
| Year | Assembly | Party leader | Seats contested | Seats won | Change in seats | Percentage of votes | Vote swing | Popular vote | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16th | Joseph Vijay | TBA | ||||||
List of party leaders[edit]
Presidents[edit]
| No. | Portrait | Name (Birth–Death) |
Term in office | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assumed office | Left office | Time in office | |||
| 1 | 
|
Joseph Vijay (1974–) |
2 February 2024 | Incumbent | 111 days |
See also[edit]
- Politics of India
- Elections in India
- Politics of Tamil Nadu
- Elections in Tamil Nadu
- Elections in Puducherry
- List of political parties in India
- List of political parties in Tamil Nadu
References[edit]
- ^ "Read extensively about leaders like Ambedkar, Periyar: Tamil actor Vijay tells students at Chennai event". India Today. 17 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Actor Vijay launches political party named Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam". The News Minute. 2 February 2024.
- ^ "Tamil actor Thalapathy Vijay announces political party, names it 'Thamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam'". India Today. 2 February 2024. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "Vijay's fan club to take 'new dimension', hints at his political plunge". 26 August 2023. Archived from the original on 1 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "Vijay Makkal Iyakkam was launched in 2009". The Times of India. 28 September 2015. Archived from the original on 14 November 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ Chandrababu, Divya (15 October 2021). "Actor Vijay's fans win more 115 seats in Tamil Nadu local body polls". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ "Actor Vijay speaks to students at meet in Chennai, takes a potshot at political parties". 17 June 2023. Archived from the original on 1 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "Thalapathy Vijay Launches Political Party, Names it Tamizha Vetri Kazhagam (Read Official Statement)". Lokmat Times. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ Desk, DH Web (2 February 2024). "'Thalapathy' Vijay floats political party, names it 'Thamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam'". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ Daily, Keralakaumudi (6 February 2024). "'Waiting for Thalapathy's green signal'; Vijay's TVK in Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ "Tamil Superstar Vijay Calls Citizenship Law CAA "Unacceptable"". NDTV.com. 22 February 2019. Retrieved 12 March 2024.