US EditionTVK Chief Vijay, in His Maiden Rally in Union Territory, Says It Is His Duty to Support Puducherry as Well.
Vijay launched a campaign highlighting unmet needs and criticizing DMK and the Centre, with TVK confident of victory in the 2026 Puducherry elections.
- On December 9, 2025, Vijay held a major public rally at Uppalam Expo Ground, Puducherry, marking his first outdoor address since the Karur tragedy that left 41 dead and placed TVK under scrutiny.
- Pointing to regional neglect, Vijay noted local job and IT investment shortfalls alongside delays and named Karaikal and Mahe as neglected areas lacking tourist facilities.
- Praising the Puducherry administration for security at the non-government event, Vijay addressed supporters from his campaign vehicle's rooftop as police kept distance, despite a tense argument between Isha Singh IPS and Bussy Anand.
- Vijay and Bussy Anand signalled the rally marks an aggressive campaign start, asserting TVK is poised to win the 2026 Puducherry elections.
- Turning his criticism to the Centre, Vijay said the Union government repeatedly sidelined Puducherry's aspirations, noted the Assembly passed its 16th statehood resolution in March this year, and said residents distrust the DMK.
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At first Puducherry rally, Vijay praises ‘impartial govt’, warns DMK will ‘learn their lesson’ in 2026
Actor-turned-politician Vijay makes a powerful return to politics in Puducherry, criticizing Tamil Nadu's DMK and advocating for statehood, development, and unity. He asserts he will contest the 2026 Assembly elections and voice Puducherry’s long-standing issues.
Actor-Politician Vijay's First Rally Since Karur Stampede Today, Venue Puducherry
Actor-politician Vijay is all set to address his first public meeting in Puducherry on Tuesday, speaking from the rooftop of his campaign bus in what his party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, insists is a standalone gathering and not a roadshow.
TVK chief Vijay asks DMK to learn from 'impartial' Pondy govt, slams Centre
Puducherry, Dec 9 (PTI) In his maiden public meeting in this union territory on Tuesday which also turned out to be his first outdoor meet since the September 27 Karur party event, actor and TVK chief Vijay asked the ruling DMK in neighbouring Tamil Nadu to learn from the 'impartial' regime led by Chief Minister N Rangasamy here. He targeted the Centre for not paying attention to Puducherry's long time demand for statehood and slammed it over al…
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