Star debut: TVK leader C. Joseph Vijay greets his supporters at a rally in Thanjavur in March this year. In its electoral debut, the party got roughly 35% vote share, which even AIADMK founder MG Ramachandran failed to achieve in 1977. Photo credit: R. Vengadesh
On the day of voting in Tamil Nadu (23/04/2026), senior civil servant, serving in New Delhivisited Chennai attend a wedding. In the wedding hall he heard a loud message in favor Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder C. Joseph Vijay. The official was surprised because he had the impression that Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) would come to victory.
On the same day, the Madurai-based activist, who helps students prepare for entrance exams, went to his native village near Rajapalayam in Virudhunagar district to cast his vote. When he met young people in the village and asked about their choice, the only answer came: “Vijay, Vijay and Vijay”.
Published – 10 May 2026 05:30 IST
