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Declaring his entry into the world of politics, Tamil superstar Vijay has announced the name of his new political party Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam on Friday..
The actor made the decision public through a post on social media platform X..
I consider this as my gratitude towards the people of Tamil Nadu," Vijay said.. Vijay said that that his party, as decided in its recent General Council and Executive Council meetings, will refrain from participating in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and will not extend support to any other candidates either...
Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, social media was rife with rumours of the Bharatiya Janata Party tying up with the superstar to make inroads into the state of Tamil Nadu..
Political analyst and Director, Centre for Policy and Development Studies, C Rajeev told IANS, Vijay has the top fan base in Tamil Nadu, just a little below Rajinikanth and in the days to come with his political party, he will emerge stronger..
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