ERODE: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) administrative committee chief coordinator KA Sengottaiyan on Thursday said that the massive public gathering in Erode clearly indicated that party president Vijay is emerging as the future Chief Minister of the State.

Addressing the crowd at the Vijayamangalam public meeting, Sengottaiyan said Vijay's visit to the land of social reformer Periyar carried historic significance. "When we see this sea of people, it is clear that this is the gathering that will create history by making Vijay the Chief Minister," he said.

He noted that while many may dream of coming to power, the people of Tamil Nadu have already decided their leader. "For the people of Tamil Nadu, the one who will rule the state tomorrow is 'Puratchi Thalapathi' Vijay," he said.

Recalling Periyar's vision, Sengottaiyan said the long-standing dream of the people for a compassionate leadership that would wipe away the tears of the poor and the marginalised is now being fulfilled. He added that while political gatherings usually disperse and fade away, this gathering was different as it aimed to shape the future of Tamil Nadu by creating history for the leader of TVK.

Praising Vijay's personal commitment, Sengottaiyan described him as a humane, capable and selfless leader who lives for the people. He pointed out that Vijay had given up an annual income of nearly Rs 500 crore to enter public life. His sacrifice is why people have gathered in such large numbers, he said.

Calling the event a "decisive gathering," Sengottaiyan said the massive turnout demonstrated that the State itself could not contain such public support. He expressed confidence that Tamil Nadu's future would be bright under TVK's leadership.