At the inaugural state conference for Tamiliga Vettri Kazhagam in Vikravandi, Villuppuram, actor-turned-politician Vijay delivered a powerful speech aimed at the ruling BJP at the national level and the DMK in Tamil Nadu, though he refrained from directly naming either party. The event, which marked Vijay’s debut political rally, attracted an impressive crowd of over 300,000 supporters.

In his address, Vijay declared his commitment to the philosophies of Tamil leaders like Periyar, though he clarified that his party would not adopt Periyar’s “anti-God stance.” Emphasizing his intent to steer clear of “corrupt family politics,” Vijay’s speech took aim at the systemic issues he sees within the political landscape.

Vijay opened his speech with a vivid metaphor, likening himself to a young child confronting a snake, a comparison that stirred enthusiastic applause. “Yes, I am new to politics,” Vijay admitted, “but this child is prepared to handle the snake (politics) with courage.” Moving on from the metaphor, he laid out a clear vision for his party’s future, declaring, “Our approach to politics is ‘fully practical