Actor-turned-politician Vijay urged people not to reject vote money when offered to his rivals in the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, “but vote for the ‘whistle’,” he said at a mega rally in Salem on Friday, pointing to his party’s TVK symbol.
Tamilga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay held a rally in Salem on Friday, February 13. (PTI)This is after he announced that cash-votes “will not happen now”, as he is on the political scene.
Speaking in Tamil, Vijay also slammed the ruling DMK and the main opposition AIADMK, without naming them but saying he was not like those “who depend on allies”. D DMK And AIADMK The National Party is in alliance with the Congress and the BJP, among others.
Vijay, a superstar with a massive fan following for his work in the Tamil movie industry, is positioning himself as an alternative to the usual see-saw politics in Tamil Nadu, which is slated to go to polls in April-May.
Earlier in the day, he questioned DMK boss and Chief Minister MK Stalin about an announcement. ₹2,000 with “Summer Special Package” and advance credit under the Kalaignar Women’s Rights Scheme. Vijay alleged that the decision was taken due to growing support for his party among women.
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A Posted on XVijay said: “How suddenly the announcement is the new summer special package ₹2,000? Is summer just coming this year? Why is the women’s rights amount, which is usually deposited on the 15th of every month, being deposited and specially announced today on the 13th?”
Ahead of his Salem rally, TVK district secretary Parthiban said many cadres and fans were disappointed as they could not secure entry passes, but added that special live-streaming arrangements had been made.
The party founded by the actor has been extra cautious about crowd management since a stampede during Vijay’s roadshow and rally in Karur district in September 2025.
