Tamil actor Vijay’s political outfit, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has declared its decision not to participate in the upcoming Vikravandi by-election scheduled for July 10. Instead, the party aims to focus on internal organizational growth and public engagement across Tamil Nadu in preparation for the 2026 Assembly polls. This announcement comes as part of TVK’s strategy to abstain from electoral contests, including local body elections, until the next state assembly elections.
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- Tamil actor Vijay’s political party, TVK, will not contest the Vikravandi by-election on July 10.
- The decision aligns with TVK’s focus on internal structural development and public outreach.
- TVK aims to prepare for the 2026 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu.
- The party will not participate in any elections, including local body polls, during this interim period.
- TVK will also refrain from endorsing or supporting any party in the Vikravandi by-poll.
- The stance was outlined by Vijay himself during the party’s inaugural address on February 2.
- The party emphasizes policies, principles, and programs to be unveiled at its first state conference.
- DMK, PMK, and Naam Tamilar Katchi have already announced their candidates for the by-election.
- The by-poll is necessitated by the passing of DMK legislator N Pugazhenthi in April.
- AIADMK and DMDK have also declared their decision to boycott the July 10 by-election.
