Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam

Indian political party

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June 9 2025 TVK held a major induction event at its Panaiyur headquarters, with several individuals including former MLAs and retired officials joining the party. K.G. Arunraj, a former IRS officer, was appointed as General Secretary for Propaganda and Policy Development.
April 26 2025 Vijay addressed a meeting of booth agents and party functionaries in Coimbatore, instructing cadre to enroll new members and strengthen the party at the grassroots, emphasizing commitment to clean, transparent, and accountable governance.
February 13 2025 TVK announced a large-scale organizational expansion, planning to appoint over 70,000 booth agents across Tamil Nadu in preparation for the 2026 state elections.
November 3 2024 TVK passed 26 resolutions criticizing both central and state governments.
November 3 2024 TVK passed 26 resolutions against BJP and DMK's rule and policies, marking a significant political stance against established parties.
October 27 2024 TVK held its first political conference (TVK Maanadu) in Vikravandi, attended by 800,000 to 1,200,000 people. Vijay revealed the party's 'Secular Social Justice' ideology and emphasized left-leaning Dravidian principles.
September 4 2024 TVK announced its adoption of left-wing leaning political ideologies including Ambedkarism, Marxism, and Periyarism, with a commitment to oppose DMK and BJP.
July 2024 Vijay called for a ban on National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), arguing it is biased against rural students, and urged moving education and sanitation departments back to the state list.
February 2 2024 Actor-turned-politician Vijay officially founded the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) political party in Tamil Nadu, establishing himself as the party's president.
October 2021 Vijay's fan club organization contested local body elections in Tamil Nadu, securing victory in 115 out of 169 seats contested.
2019 Vijay called the Citizenship (Amendment) Act as 'unacceptable', arguing it would disrupt social and religious harmony.
2011 Vijay's fan club organization supported the AIADMK-led Alliance in the legislative assembly elections.

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