TVK needs to attack only DMK, not those ‘deleted’ by people: Vijay in Salem

Vijay positions TVK's election campaign as a battle against DMK, urging focus on governance and people's needs in Tamil Nadu.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder and actor Vijay on Friday (February 13, 2026) yet again sought to position the upcoming Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu as a fight between the ruling DMK and his party, contending there was no need to attack those “deleted” (rejected) by the people.

Addressing a meeting of TVK functionaries in Salem, Mr. Vijay, without naming the AIADMK-BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), chose to respond with a poser to the criticism that he was silent on other players while attacking only the DMK. “Who is ruling the State now? Who gave fake promises and came to power? For removing the DMK from power, we should target them. Why should we target those ‘deleted’ by people many times? Why should we throw stones into the darkness,” he asked.

“This election is about whether the people need Vijay, who loves them, or [Chief Minister] Mr. Stalin, who is running an anti-people government. There are no others in this contest,” he postured.

Replying to charges that the TVK does not have experience, Mr. Vijay retorted that the party does not have experience in being corrupt like “them”. Claiming that some players came into politics through parties started by “others”, he asked: “Does anyone have the guts to start a political party like us and get at least 1% of the votes by themselves?”

The TVK, he said, would give “super governance” with the support of the people’s power and officials who care for the people, like MGR and Kamaraj (former Chief Ministers).

Party cadres and supporters throng the venue where actor-#TVK chief #Vijay is set to address party functionaries in #Salem on Friday. Entry restricted; only 5,000 functionaries with QR-coded invites to be allowed. 📸&📹: E. Lakshmi Narayanan (@Lakshmi10781599) pic.twitter.com/tubzZoCn7W