"Standing on top of a customised van on a hot and humid afternoon in Tirunelveli, C Joseph Vijay tells his supporters his opponents have joined hands to stop him from becoming the state chief minister. My rivals might appear different from outside, but they have only one aim: that Vijay should not become the chief minister."
"Vijay entered politics with much fanfare when he launched the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party in 2024, promising to end the decades-old dominance of the governing Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the main opposition All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam."
"Riding on personal charisma, Vijay has attracted millions of supporters to his rallies, transforming the electoral landscape in Tamil Nadu into a three-cornered contest."
C Joseph Vijay, an actor-turned-politician, aims to disrupt the political landscape in Tamil Nadu by launching the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party. His entry into politics has turned the traditional bipolar contest into a triangular one, challenging the dominance of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. With a significant following, Vijay's rallies attract millions, and he claims his opponents are united in preventing his rise to chief minister. Tamil Nadu's history of electing film stars adds to the significance of his candidacy.
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