Overview
- Sources in TVK and close to K. A. Sengottaiyan say his formal induction is planned for 27 November in Vijay’s presence, with his resignation as MLA expected a day earlier.
- Reporting indicates he is being lined up for the general secretary post, reflecting TVK’s push to install seasoned administrators ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
- A seven-time MLA and former school education minister who helped plan Jayalalithaa’s statewide tours, Sengottaiyan is seen by TVK insiders as key to strengthening party machinery.
- Former Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam and TTV Dhinakaran are reported to be exploring entry into TVK, though their moves remain unconfirmed.
- Vijay has signaled no tie-up with the BJP or leaders aligned to it, and EPS’s plan to restart his campaign from Sengottaiyan’s Gobichettipalayam on 30 November is being read by some as a pointed snub.