Vijay says Assembly poll is a straight fight with Stalin-led alliance

Chennai meeting

TVK leader and actor Vijay, speaking at a candidate introduction meeting in Nungambakkam, Chennai, said the upcoming Assembly election would be a “two-front contest” between his side and the alliance led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.

“Not just candidates, but people’s protectors”

Vijay said the event should be seen not merely as introducing candidates, but as presenting “protectors for the people.” He acknowledged that critics point to his party’s lack of electoral experience, and said TVK’s candidates come from ordinary families.

Attack on rival MLAs

Outlining what he expects from an MLA, Vijay said representatives should not misuse “experience” to loot, nor intimidate reporters who ask questions. He alleged that some DMK MLAs face cases including theft, drug trafficking and corruption, and cited an instance of a person who had gone to jail in a theft case being fielded against a leader in the ruling alliance.

Call for votes

Vijay said he personally vetted and selected the candidates, and urged voters to ensure they are elected. Calling the rival alliance a patched-up coalition, he appealed for votes for TVK candidates and the party’s whistle symbol, describing the election as a contest between ordinary people and forces he accused of corruption and exploitation.