Won’t Bow to Pressure: Vijay’s Appeal for TVK on Last Campaign Day
The actor-turned-politician asserted that his political journey is driven solely by public welfare and dismissed any suggestion that he would yield to intimidation
Chennai: Vijay, chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), on Tuesday made a final appeal to voters ahead of the April 23 Assembly elections, urging them to support his party’s “Whistle” symbol and promising to resist political pressure from established parties.
In a message shared on X, Vijay addressed voters as his “own kin” and thanked them for their continued support since his entry into politics. Positioning himself as a people-centric leader, he alleged that his party has faced sustained pressure from political opponents.
“Who else but those who… have inflicted unspeakable pressures, constraints, and heartaches upon us until now? Our people know well our political adversary, the anti-people evil force Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, and the Bharatiya Janata Party,” Vijay said.
The actor-turned-politician asserted that his political journey is driven solely by public welfare and dismissed any suggestion that he would yield to intimidation. He said he would not bow to “fascist-minded” forces or threats from powerful interests.
Projecting TVK as a rising force in Tamil Nadu politics, Vijay described the party as a movement rooted in social justice and public support, backed by youth, women, and supporters across the world.
He further portrayed TVK as “an immeasurable deep ocean” and “a fortress guarding social justice,” questioning whether such a force could be defeated by “corrupt or fascist powers.”
Vijay also cautioned voters against supporting rival parties, alleging that money power and self-interest were influencing the electoral landscape. “If you vote for any other symbol, it will only become support for divisive forces,” he said.
Making a direct appeal, Vijay urged voters to turn out in large numbers. “On April 23, I earnestly request you to come out with your families and vote for the ‘Whistle’ symbol. Let us create history. Victory is certain,” he added.
Tamil Nadu will vote in a single phase on April 23, with counting scheduled for May 4. The key contest remains between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance and the NDA led by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, while TVK aims to emerge as a significant third force.