Chennai, February 7: Actor and politician Vijay is all set to enter the electoral arena of Tamil Nadu with his party, Tamilga Vetrik Kadagam (TVK). The party has called for applications from those interested in becoming candidates, which has garnered a tremendous response.
According to party sources, Vijay is currently considering his options between two constituencies in Chennai, Velachery and Virugambakkam. Previously, he had explored other areas such as Vikravandi, Vedaranyam, and Vedasandur but decided to change his strategy due to the challenges faced in campaigning in those regions.
Political leaders believe that contesting from the capital city will allow Vijay to manage his campaign more effectively and strengthen the party’s foothold in urban areas.
TVK has begun distributing application forms at its headquarters in Panaiyur for its membership drive and candidate selection process. In just 90 minutes, nearly ten thousand forms were distributed, indicating the enthusiasm among the public to participate in the party under Vijay’s leadership. The distribution of forms will continue daily from 10 AM to 6 PM until February 14.
However, the large crowds have caused inconvenience for residents in Panaiyur. The narrow streets have led to heavy traffic, making it difficult for vehicles to navigate as they are parked on both sides of the road.
Local residents have complained that domestic workers and emergency services are facing challenges in their operations. In response, the local welfare association has appealed to the police for better crowd management and traffic control. They clarified that they are not against political activities, but public events should not compromise the neighborhood’s facilities.