Actor-turned-politician Vijay has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, delivered a stunning performance in the Tamil Nadu assembly election.
The result has created a major political shift in the state, where the DMK and AIADMK have traditionally dominated power for decades. Vijay’s TVK emerged as the single-largest party, giving the new political force a strong position in post-election negotiations.
Vijay Says People’s Welfare Is The Priority
Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings, Vijay said that the welfare of Tamil Nadu’s people remains his only goal. He added that politics should not come in the way of development and that his party would focus on the progress of the state.
Vijay also said he looked forward to support from the Union Government as his party works for public welfare. His message reflected a careful attempt to project TVK as a party focused on governance, cooperation, and people-first politics.
Rahul Gandhi Also Extends Wishes
Vijay also thanked Rahul Gandhi for his call and good wishes. In his reply, he said TVK would remain committed to public service and to preserving Tamil Nadu’s cultural identity.
He further stressed that beyond political differences, the welfare of the people should remain the top priority. This response has attracted attention because Congress could play a possible role in the next phase of government formation.
TVK Emerges As Single-Largest Party
TVK has reportedly won 108 seats in the 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly. However, the party is still short of the majority mark of 118 seats.
Since no party has secured a clear majority, Tamil Nadu has entered a phase of political uncertainty. TVK has already staked claim to form the government and has approached Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.
The party has requested time to prove its majority on the floor of the house. This move has increased speculation about possible alliances and outside support.
Alliance Talks Become Crucial
With TVK needing 10 more seats to reach the majority mark, all eyes are now on smaller parties, independents, and possible support from Congress.
Congress’s Tamil Nadu in-charge Girish Chodankar said young voters and women played an important role in TVK’s strong performance. He also said the final decision on Congress’s next step would be taken by senior party leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and KC Venugopal.
His remarks suggest that some Congress leaders may be open to supporting Vijay’s party if required.
A New Chapter In Tamil Nadu Politics
Vijay’s rise has surprised many political observers. His party’s performance shows that voters may be ready for a fresh political alternative in Tamil Nadu.
The election result has not only challenged the dominance of established Dravidian parties but has also placed Vijay at the center of state politics. His next moves will decide whether TVK can form a stable government.
Conclusion
Vijay’s thanks to PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi comes at a crucial moment for Tamil Nadu politics. With TVK emerging as the single-largest party but falling short of a majority, alliance-building will now decide the future government.
Vijay’s message of welfare, development, and cooperation signals that his party wants to move beyond traditional political divisions and focus on governance.