CHENNAI: TVK founder-president Vijay on Thursday sharpened his attack on the ruling DMK, declaring it his “only opponent” and urging voters to back a “whistle revolution” in the 2026 Assembly polls, as he addressed party cadre and the public in Tiruchy. He was speaking after filing his nomination from the Tiruchy East seat. Here are highlights from his address:
Vijay pays tribute to former CM M G Ramachandran at Tiruchy memorial
For the first time, Vijay sings his campaign song ‘Ungal Vijay’ during the meet
My opponent is only DMK, says Vijay
Calls for removing DMK rule, terms it a useless government
Says both DMK and BJP are not different, urges people not to trust either
Alleges attempts to block him through false alliances
Says it is a direct fight between DMK and TVK
Asks people how long they will bear price rise and hardships
TVK will keep up its promise without deviation
Seeks one chance from people, says your brother, your son is asking for it
Says he left a comfortable life to serve people and will not cheat them
Urges voters to support TVK for better Tamil Nadu in coming years
Appeals to voters to turn out in large numbers on April 23 and vote for whistle symbol
Asks even those outside Tiruchy to return and cast their vote, calls it a generational election
Promises focus on basic needs such as education, drinking water, roads and transport
Announces Annapoorani Super 6 scheme including free gas cylinders for women
Promises Rs 2,500 monthly aid for elderly women above 60
Assures marriage assistance including gold and silk saree for women
Reiterates free bus travel for women across Tamil Nadu
Promises reconstruction of toilets in government schools citing safety concerns
Criticises government over limited assistant professor appointments despite larger promises
Says to seek justice for people, he too needs justice and support
Calls 2026 polls a whistle revolution election and urges full family participation in voting