Overview

• Actor Vijay announced that the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections will be a direct contest between his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and the ruling DMK.
• Vijay accused the DMK and BJP of maintaining a tacit alliance despite their public opposition, criticizing both parties for inadequate governance.
• TVK passed resolutions opposing central policies like 'one nation, one election,' the National Education Policy's three-language proposal, and the Waqf (Amendment) Bill.
• The party also opposed the proposed delimitation exercise, claiming it would reduce Tamil Nadu's parliamentary representation, and criticized the Parandur airport project over environmental and farmer concerns.
• Vijay highlighted issues like rising crimes against women and a decline in law and order, calling for a change in government to address these challenges.