Tirunelveli, April 8 (NationPress) The actor-turned-politician Vijay amplified his campaign for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on Wednesday, engaging with a large audience at KTC Nagar in Tirunelveli after arriving at Thoothukudi airport earlier that day. Travelling approximately 30 kilometers by road from the airport, the leader of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) received an enthusiastic welcome from his supporters before commencing his address with the heartfelt phrase, “Greetings to the people of Tirunelveli who reside in my heart.”

Vijay launched a pointed criticism of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), asserting that such an event would not have occurred if the party had maintained unchecked power. “Had the DMK possessed absolute authority, they would have surely created obstacles to prevent this event,” he remarked.

He went on to criticize Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, labeling him as “powerless” and accusing the DMK government of attempting to stifle his political ascent through intimidation and smear tactics.

Vijay further charged that both the DMK-led coalition and the BJP-led alliance were covertly working against him, despite their public appearances as adversaries.

Pointing to a rising wave of public discontent, Vijay claimed that the DMK's alliance framework was deteriorating, with even its allies hesitating to lend their full support.

He accused the ruling party of trying to sway the Congress, insisting that the “true Congress” stands with his movement.

Framing the election as an emotional and pivotal struggle, Vijay emphasized that his political journey is deeply rooted in direct interactions with the people of Tamil Nadu. “For others, this may be merely an election. For us, it represents an emotion,” he asserted.

He dismissed recent allegations against him, including legal and political challenges, claiming that such attempts had failed to sway public sentiment.

Vijay also highlighted the restrictions placed on his campaign events, alleging that specific measures were enforced to curtail his outreach.

Addressing law and order issues, he accused the state government of neglecting to control crime, drug trafficking, and illegal activities like sand mining.

He questioned the government's ethical right to solicit votes amidst widespread corruption allegations.

Positioning the elections as a clear contest, Vijay stated, “This is not a multi-cornered contest. It is a two-sided battle—between the DMK and TVK.”

He concluded with a strong belief that his party would lead the next government, promising a governance model centered around the interests of youth and women.