TVK Puducherry meet HIGHLIGHTS: Vijay accuses Centre of sidelining Puducherry, signals possible alliance moves

- Aadhav said Vijay will become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in 2026.

-⁠ ⁠He added that similarly, a TVK Chief Minister should be created in Puducherry.

-⁠ ⁠He urged supporters to start preparing plans for this outcome soon.

-⁠Aadhav says Vijay’s campaign will cover the entire Puducherry, noting that no other party has attempted such a large-scale event.

-⁠ ⁠He said Vijay will similarly organise a massive campaign in Puducherry, engaging people across the Union Territory.

-- Vijay accused the BJP-led Union government of repeatedly sidelining the Puducherry administration, despite the NR Congress-BJP alliance running the UT.

-- He said Puducherry’s long-standing demands were being ignored like Tamil Nadu’s concerns.

-- The demand for statehood, endorsed 16 times by the Assembly, remained unattended in New Delhi.

 -- He criticised the lack of industrial revival, noting that five defunct mills in Puducherry and Karaikal had not seen even a symbolic attempt at reopening.

-- He said there was “no vision for job creation” and no intent to attract even a single IT company.

-- He pointed to the prolonged delay in assigning a portfolio to a minister removed over corruption charges, calling it an insult to minority communities.

-- He said Puducherry lacked parking facilities and basic public sanitation despite being a major tourist centre.

-- He reiterated the demand for a Puducherry–Cuddalore railway link and cautioned people against the DMK’s assurances.

-- Highlighting financial strain, he said the Union Territory depends on ad hoc grants from the Centre as it is outside the Finance Commission framework.

-- He said most funds were diverted to routine expenditure, forcing borrowing even for essentials.

-- He called for statehood, industrial expansion and revival of ration shops.

-- He said livelihoods of Karaikal fishermen were being destroyed as boats were not returned even after release.

- ⁠Vijay said only a united government sees Tamil Nadu and Puducherry separately, but for the people, they are not different.

- ⁠He emphasised that both regions share a sense of unity and togetherness.

-⁠ ⁠He added that seeing one another naturally brings a feeling of affection.

-⁠ ⁠Adhaav Arjuna thanked the Puducherry police for their handling of security at the event.

-⁠ ⁠He said Tamil Nadu should learn from Puducherry’s approach to crowd and safety management.

- ⁠Arjuna urged CM Stalin to contest elections openly instead of relying on police support.

-⁠ ⁠He praised the Puducherry CM for the protection provided.

- ⁠He said such protection has never been given in Tamil Nadu.

- ⁠Speaking at the event, Vijay said the Puducherry government had shown no bias and had provided full security for meetings of all parties.

-⁠ ⁠He contrasted this with Tamil Nadu, saying it would be good if the DMK government learnt from Puducherry’s approach.

-⁠ ⁠Vijay expressed “heartfelt thanks to the CM sir” and praised the administration for its fairness.

- ⁠Volunteers rushed into the public meeting ground after breaking through the barricades, violating police regulations.

- The police had set up controlled entry points, but the crowd pushed past them to enter the venue.

-⁠ ⁠The incident prompted officers to tighten monitoring and reinforce the restrictions in place.

-⁠ ⁠Speaking at the TVK public meeting in Puducherry, N Anand said police had imposed 31 conditions on the event but wouldn't stop Vijay from meeting people.

- ⁠He asserted that no number of restrictions would deter the movement or its supporters.

-⁠ ⁠Anand declared that a TVK government would be formed in Puducherry in 2026 as well.

- ⁠He remarked that Puducherry had effectively “alerted” Tamil Nadu not to overlook MGR.

-⁠ ⁠The TVK leader praised Puducherry’s political legacy, asking whether such early support could ever be forgotten.

- ⁠Vijay reached the venue on time, and the event has begun without delay.

- ⁠TVK and the police have announced strict safety rules — banning cut-outs, banners and unauthorised structures; prohibiting supporters from chasing Vijay’s vehicle; and warning volunteers against climbing buildings, trees or vehicles, or standing near electric poles and transformers.

-⁠ ⁠Traffic and public safety measures have been intensified — 11 restrictions are in force in Uppalam to ensure smooth movement for ambulances and the public, and two nearby schools are shut on Tuesday as a precaution.