Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | TVK |
| President | Vijay |
| General Secretary | N. Anand |
| Founder | Vijay |
| Founded | 2 February 2024 |
| Headquarters | 275, Seashore Town, 8th Avenue, Panaiyur, Chennai – 600119, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Ideology | Social justice Secularism Socialism Ambedkarism Periyarism[1][2] |
| Political position | Left-wing[3] |
| Colours | Dark Red |
| Slogan | Pirappokkum Ellaa Uyirkkum (transl. All are equal by birth) |
| ECI Status | Unrecognized party |
| Seats in Lok Sabha | 0 / 543 |
| Seats in Rajya Sabha | 0 / 245 |
| Seats in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 0 / 234 |
| Seats in Puducherry Legislative Assembly | 0 / 30 |
| Number of states and union territories in government | 0 / 31 |
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (transl. Tamil Nadu Victory Federation; abbr. TVK) is a political party in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Puducherry. It was founded by actor-turned-politician Vijay on 2 February 2024.[4]
History
On 26 June 2009,
better source needed] On 2 February 2024, Vijay announced the launch of his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.[9][10] Political analysts suggested that, the TVK party might undergo its expansion to other states of India including North in the near future.[11] Vijay deemed CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act) 2019 passed by the ruling authority of India as unacceptable as it will disrupt the social religious harmony of the nation.[12]
See also
- Politics of India
- Elections in India
- Politics of Tamil Nadu
- Elections in Tamil Nadu
- Elections in Puducherry
- List of political parties in India
- List of political parties in Tamil Nadu
References
- ^ https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/read-extensively-about-leaders-like-ambedkar-periyar-tamil-actor-vijay-tells-students-at-chennai-event-2394212-2023-06-17
- ^ https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/actor-vijay-launches-political-party-named-tamilaga-vetri-kazhagam
- ^ https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/actor-vijay-launches-political-party-named-tamilaga-vetri-kazhagam
- ^ "Tamil actor Thalapathy Vijay announces political party, names it 'Thamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam'". India Today. 2 February 2024. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "Vijay's fan club to take 'new dimension', hints at his political plunge". 26 August 2023. Archived from the original on 1 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "Vijay Makkal Iyakkam was launched in 2009". The Times of India. 28 September 2015. Archived from the original on 14 November 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "'Makkal Iyakkam won't be a political outfit'". 16 May 2012. Archived from the original on 4 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "Actor Vijay speaks to students at meet in Chennai, takes a potshot at political parties". 17 June 2023. Archived from the original on 1 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "Thalapathy Vijay Launches Political Party, Names it Tamizha Vetri Kazhagam (Read Official Statement)". Lokmat Times. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ Desk, DH Web (2 February 2024). "'Thalapathy' Vijay floats political party, names it 'Thamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam'". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ Daily, Keralakaumudi (6 February 2024). "'Waiting for Thalapathy's green signal'; Vijay's TVK in Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ "Tamil Superstar Vijay Calls Citizenship Law CAA "Unacceptable"". NDTV.com. 22 February 2019. Retrieved 12 March 2024.