TVK chief Vijay continues to draw massive crowds during campaign appearances, leaving party functionaries and police struggling to manage gatherings. However, in several constituencies—including Tiruttani—candidates are said to be campaigning largely on their own, with limited visible support from party organisers.
According to party sources, TVK has faced uncertainty since its launch in 2024, including confusion over defining its ideological position. While a large conference at Vikravandi in October 2024 created an impression of momentum, subsequent developments highlighted gaps in the party’s organisational setup.
After key entrants joined in 2025, the party’s structure appeared to strengthen. But following Sengottaiyan’s entry in November 2025, internal functioning reportedly revealed multiple power centres operating separately, with different teams working in parallel rather than under a unified chain of command.
Functionaries also point to a lack of grassroots-level office-bearers below district secretaries, affecting even routine tasks such as obtaining police permission for small meetings. The process of appointing lower-level organisers began only in December, and is yet to be completed across all areas.
Discontent has also been reported over candidate selection. While applications were invited, the party did not disclose how many were received, and Vijay met only 115 shortlisted individuals without conducting interviews, sources said. After the candidate list was released, protests were held in several districts, with criticism that many newcomers and leaders from other parties received tickets while several long-time workers, including district secretaries, were left out.
