Refusing talks of a behind-the-scenes deal to join the AIADMK-led NDA in the State, he said rumours had been circulating since his entry into politics, including claims that he belonged to one political "team" or another.

Vijay said it was already clear that he represented the "people's team" and not any particular political camp. According to him, when attempts to spread other allegations failed, some began spreading "false propaganda" claiming that he would join one alliance or another, a claim that contradicted party senior leader Aadhav Arjuna's assertion that TVK was offered big inducements to join the saffron party's alliance.

Vijay said such reports might have caused confusion among the public, and therefore clarified his stand again openly. "We will never compromise on our secular ideology or our commitment to social justice. We remain firm that the government must be formed under our leadership," he said.

Recalling his remarks at the party's first conference, Vijay said there would be no compromises in politics for anyone or for any reason. "There is no question of any such negotiations," he added.

However, his 'clarification' contradicted the party's general secretary (election management), Aadhav Arjuna, who claimed that Vijay was offered the Chief Minister's post and an equal share of seats as part of an alliance, but rejected the proposal.