Overview
- Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), Vijay’s political party, is finalizing its election symbol from the Election Commission of India’s list of 190 free symbols.
- The cricket bat, microphone, and whistle are the top contenders, with each symbol reflecting elements of Vijay’s public image and appeal.
- The cricket bat is favored for its connection to youth and popular culture, while the microphone symbolizes Vijay’s voice as a leader.
- The whistle, associated with Vijay’s fan clubs and his film 'Bigil,' faces mixed reception among party leaders due to concerns over its divisive appeal.
- TVK is also exploring alternate symbol designs to propose to the ECI, with Vijay set to make the final decision after consulting senior party functionaries.