Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | TVK |
| President | Vijay |
| General Secretary | Bussy Anand |
| Founder | Vijay |
| Founded | 2 February 2024 |
| Headquarters | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. |
| Ideology | Socialism |
| Colours | Crimson Red |
| Slogan | Pirappokkum Ellaa Uyirkkum (transl. All are equal by birth) |
| ECI Status | Unrecognized party |
| Seats in Lok Sabha | 0 / 543 |
| Seats in Rajya Sabha | 0 / 245 |
| Seats in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 0 / 234 |
| Seats in Puducherry Legislative Assembly | 0 / 30 |
| Number of states and union territories in government | 0 / 31 |
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (transl. Tamil Nadu Victory Federation; abbr. TVK) is a political party in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Puducherry. It was founded by actor-turned politician Vijay on 2 February 2024.[1] The headquarters of the party is located at 8th Avenue, Panaiyur, Chennai.
History
On 26 June 2009, Vijay launched his fan club, Vijay Makkal Iyakkam, in Pudukkottai to carry out philanthropic activities.[2][3] The organization supported the AIADMK-led alliance in the 2011 legislative assembly elections.[4] The organization participated in the local body elections in Tamil Nadu in October 2021, securing victory in 115 out of the 169 contested seats.[5]
Vijay era (2024–present)
Founder of the party
On 2 February 2024, Vijay announced his entry into politics with the launch of his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, with the slogan "Pirappokkum Ellaa Uyirkkum (transl. All are equal by birth)".
Electoral performance
State legislative assembly elections
| Year | Assembly | Party leader | Seats contested | Seats won | Change in seats | Percentage of votes | Vote swing | Popular vote | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17th | Vijay | TBD | ||||||
List of party leaders
Presidents
| No. | Portrait | Name (Birth–Death) |
Term in office | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assumed office | Left office | Time in office | |||
| 1 | 
|
Vijay (1974–) |
2 February 2024 | Incumbent | 2 days |
General secretaries
| No. | Portrait | Name | Term in office | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assumed office | Left office | Time in office | |||
| 1 | 
|
Bussy Anand (Unknown–) |
2 February 2024 | Incumbent | 2 days |
References
- ^ "Tamil actor Vijay announces political party, names it 'Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam'". India Today. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "Vijay's fan club to take 'new dimension', hints at his political plunge". Archived from the original on 1 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "Vijay Makkal Iyakkam was launched in 2009". The Times of India. 28 September 2015. Archived from the original on 14 November 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "'Makkal Iyakkam won't be a political outfit'". 16 May 2012.
- ^ "Actor Vijay speaks to students at meet in Chennai, takes a potshot at political parties". 17 June 2023. Archived from the original on 1 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.