Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor has extended his strong support to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and its leader Vijay, calling him the “new hope” for Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2026 assembly elections. Prashant Kishor, a renowned political strategist, attended TVK’s one-year celebration event on Wednesday, where he praised Vijay’s leadership and vision. His remarks come as Vijay prepares to challenge the dominance of the two major Dravidian parties in the state, aiming to bring a fresh political alternative to the people.
Prashant Kishor, who has previously worked with various political leaders and parties across India, clarified that he is not working with Vijay in a professional capacity but believes in his potential to bring change. Speaking at the event, Prashant Kishor said, “Vijay doesn’t need help with strategy. I announced four years ago that I would not work with any political party or leader, but Vijay is not just a leader to me—he is the new hope for Tamil Nadu. TVK represents a movement of millions who seek a political transformation in the state, and Vijay and his party symbolize this change.”
His endorsement comes at a crucial time when Vijay’s political aspirations are gaining momentum. Over the past year, TVK has positioned itself as a strong contender in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape, with Vijay at the forefront of the movement. The party’s ideology, rooted in clean governance and people-centric policies, is being seen as an alternative to the ruling DMK and the opposition AIADMK.
During the event, Prashant Kishor also took a sharp dig at the DMK government, accusing it of fostering corruption, dynasty politics, and communalism in the state. His comments reflect the growing dissatisfaction among sections of the electorate, who are looking for a fresh political approach.
Meanwhile, Vijay also made strong statements during the event, particularly addressing the ongoing controversy over the three-language policy. Comparing the state and central government’s disagreement on the matter to a quarrel between kindergarten students, he criticized both the DMK and the BJP for engaging in political theatrics instead of focusing on real issues. “Funds for education have been stopped for the state government. This is like an LKG-UKG fight. Their responsibility is to provide, and the state’s responsibility is to secure its rights. Amid these major issues, both parties are simply playing with hashtags,” he remarked.
Vijay further emphasized that TVK is in an important phase of growth and that building a strong organizational structure is key to its success. Outlining his party’s vision, he asserted that TVK is a party for ordinary citizens and not for the elite. “We are in the process of strengthening our party, root and branch. Our party is for the poor and simple people. Our functionaries will come from such backgrounds. This is not a party for landlords. Today, those who gain power become landlords, caring only about money and not about the welfare of the people or the nation. Our first mission is to remove such landlords from politics,” he said.
Vijay’s entry into politics has already created a significant buzz in Tamil Nadu, with many observers seeing him as a potential game-changer in the upcoming elections. His appeal as a mass leader, combined with the strategic backing of figures like Prashant Kishor, adds weight to TVK’s ambition of disrupting the state’s established political order. With just two years to go before the assembly elections, all eyes are on how TVK will shape its campaign and whether it can convert its popularity into electoral success.
