Chennai, Feb 4 (NationPress) K.A. Sengottaiyan, the senior leader and chief coordinator of the TVK's high-level administrative committee, announced on Wednesday that he will officially file his nomination on February 6 to contest from the Gobichettipalayam Assembly constituency in the forthcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. This move underscores the party's commitment to enhancing its grassroots presence in the western region of the state.

This declaration followed the inauguration of the party’s new office in Vellankovil, located near Gobichettipalayam, where Sengottaiyan engaged with party cadres and local leaders.

During the event, he highlighted the party's continuous expansion of its organizational network and its vigorous preparations for the 2026 elections.

In response to recent political accusations, he refuted claims that TVK members were involved in the AIADMK’s Rasipuram event, asserting that it was AIADMK supporters who were seen waving TVK flags, labeling the narrative as misleading.

Sengottaiyan stressed that the party's growth is organic, fueled by rising public support rather than defections or internal confusion.

He also addressed criticisms aimed at party founder Vijay regarding his dance during the party's third anniversary celebrations, explaining that the performance was in response to a devotional song requested by supporters. He questioned why similar cultural displays by other political figures went unchallenged.

Reiterating his steadfast allegiance to Vijay, he mentioned that the next phase of the party’s outreach campaign will be announced soon.

In light of allegations made by AIADMK leader Dindigul Srinivasan about Vijay taking unaccounted money, Sengottaiyan dismissed these claims as unfounded, emphasizing that any allegations must be substantiated by credible evidence.

He cautioned political adversaries against levying baseless accusations for electoral advantage.

When queried about the party’s electoral strategy—whether it would contest independently or forge alliances—he kept options open, describing the current silence on alliances as a tactical choice.

Sengottaiyan expressed strong confidence that TVK would emerge as a pivotal force in the 2026 elections. In reaction to remarks from Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who suggested that TVK wouldn't impact the BJP's vote share, he asserted that the election outcomes would reveal the party's true strength and indicate which political factions genuinely faced a decline in support.

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