Chennai, July 5 (NationPress) The leadership of AIADMK has opted for silence amid a sharp rebuke from actor-turned-politician Vijay, who lambasted the party for compromising its core values by aligning with the BJP.

During his address at the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) state executive meeting held on Friday, Vijay's statements have sent shockwaves through the Edappadi K. Palaniswami-led party, which had envisioned bringing him into a united anti-DMK coalition ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.

Vijay explicitly dismissed any possibility of collaborating with either the AIADMK or the DMK, asserting that both major Dravidian parties have, at different times, partnered with the BJP for their political advantage.

He declared that TVK would independently contest the forthcoming elections and lead its own front, with Vijay himself as the Chief Ministerial candidate. This marks the first occasion Vijay has publicly aimed his criticism at AIADMK, likening it to DMK regarding ideological compromise.

Senior leaders of AIADMK, including Deputy General Secretary K.P. Munusamy and other officials, have refrained from commenting on Vijay's critiques.

Some party members avoided the media completely, while others claimed they lacked the authority to address the issue.

This notable silence has intensified the political ramifications of Vijay's remarks, particularly since AIADMK had recently expressed admiration for the TVK leader and welcomed his previous criticisms of DMK.

Palaniswami had even instructed party members to refrain from making disparaging comments about Vijay, recognizing the actor's significant support base, especially among younger voters.

AIADMK insiders had hoped Vijay might be swayed to join their coalition against the DMK-led alliance, a possibility that now seems firmly out of reach.

At the Panaiyur meeting, Vijay reiterated that TVK is steadfast in its ideological stance and will not form alliances with any parties associated with the BJP.

He accused both AIADMK and DMK of prioritizing political convenience over principles and cautioned that TVK would never engage in such compromises.

In a related event, EPS vehemently criticized the DMK government for allegedly trying to appoint its IT wing members as Assistant Public Relations Officers (APROs).

Referencing a 2016 Madras High Court ruling, he insisted that these positions should be filled via the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) and not through political favoritism.