‘We Look Forward To Your Support’: Vijay Thanks PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi For Wishes On Tamil Nadu Win

TVK chief Vijay thanks Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi after TVK wins 108 seats in Tamil Nadu, stakes claim to form govt, seeks Congress support amid hung assembly

TVK chief Vijay (Source: PTI)

Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for congratulating him on his party’s sweeping victory in the Tamil Nadu assembly election.

The win marks a major shift in the state’s political landscape, ending the long-standing dominance of the DMK and AIADMK.

In a post on X, Vijay wrote, “Thank you, Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi for your greetings. The well-being of our people remains our only goal. Transcending politics, we shall focus on the State’s progress and the welfare of people of Tamil Nadu. We look forward to the Union Government’s support in this endeavor.”

In his reply to Rahul Gandhi, TVK chief said, “My sincere thanks to the Honorable Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha for the call and kind wishes! We shall remain committed to excellence in public service, and preserving the cultural ethos of our state which requires collective cooperation. Beyond politics, we shall prioritize for the welfare of the people of Tamil Nadu.”

Vijay’s TVK stakes claim to form govt in Tamil Nadu

Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has staked claim to form the government in Tamil Nadu after emerging as the single-largest party with 108 seats. However, with no party crossing the majority mark of 118 in the 234-member assembly, the state has entered a phase of political uncertainty marked by intense negotiations among parties.

Congress said that Vijay approached them for support to form the govt in Tamil Nadu. Addressing media, Congress MP Venugopal said, “TVK President Thiru Vijay has requested the Indian National Congress for support to form a Government in Tamil Nadu. He has spoken about drawing inspiration from Perumthalaivar Kamaraj as well, in his political mission.”

“The INC is clear that the mandate in Tamil Nadu is for a secular government that is committed to protecting the Constitution in letter and spirit. The INC is determined not to have the BJP and its proxies run the Govt. of Tamil Nadu in any manner. Accordingly, the Congress leadership has directed the TNCC to take a final decision on Thiru Vijay’s request, keeping in view the sentiments of the state reflected in the electoral verdict,” he said.

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