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Chennai: During the audio launch of the 2018 political action film Sarkar, Tamil actor Vijay, its lead star, was asked what he would do if he ever became a chief minister..
If I ever become a CM in real life, I wont be acting as a CM but I would sincerely do my duties, he said.. Six years later, Vijay had a different kind of Friday release the launch of his party, Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)..
I am happy to congratulate and welcome brother Mr. @actorvijay who has started a new party in the name of Tamilaka Vetri Kazhagam to work for the people against the corrupt politics that is exploiting the people of Tamil Nadu and for a non-partisan, honest and political change, he said on X...
In his political statement, Vijay, who made his film debut as a child actor in the Tamil film Vetri, said that he considered politics a debt of gratitude to the Tamil people...
Administrative malpractices and corrupt political culture on the one hand, and a divisive political culture which strives to divide our people along the lines of caste and religion on the other hand, he said.. Explaining his reasons for launching a political party, the actor said that a voluntary organisation like VMI couldnt be expected to bring about socio-economic and political reforms..
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