Published May 05, 2026 | 9:12 PM ⚊ Updated May 05, 2026 | 9:13 PM
Vijay particularly highlighted the role of young voters in the outcome.
Synopsis: TVK chief Vijay has thanked the people of Tamil Nadu for his party’s strong performance in the Assembly elections, calling it a “historic and transformative mandate”. He said the party had faced criticism since its inception but remained independent of alliances, and credited young and first-time voters for the outcome.
TVK chief Vijay on Tuesday, 5 May, expressed gratitude to the people of Tamil Nadu following his party’s strong performance in the Assembly elections, calling the outcome a “historic and transformative mandate.”
In a detailed statement, Vijay said the TVK, had faced ridicule and criticism since its inception but remained steadfast, relying solely on the people rather than political alliances.
He noted that despite “disguised insults and slander” in the name of neutrality and criticism, the people of Tamil Nadu stood by the party with unwavering affection.
Describing the election as a “remarkable” one that has shaken Indian politics, Vijay said the massive support received reflected a deep emotional investment by voters.
என் நெஞ்சில் குடியிருக்கும் அனைவருக்கும் வணக்கம்.
கட்சி ஆரம்பித்ததில் இருந்தே நம்மை ஏளனமாகப் பார்த்தவர்களும் பேசியவர்களுமே அதிகம். அரசியலில் இது இயல்பே என்றுதான் நாமும் அதைக் கடந்து வந்தோம். எவரையும் சாராமல், மக்களை மட்டுமே நம்பி, தேர்தல் களத்திலும் தில்லாக நின்றோம்.
நடுநிலை…
— TVK Vijay (@TVKVijayHQ) May 5, 2026
Vijay particularly highlighted the role of youth, stating that children and first-time voters played a significant part in shaping this electoral outcome.
Vijay asserted that the victory was not just for TVK but for a people-driven, emotionally rooted democracy in Tamil Nadu. He added that the mandate signalled the rejection of money power in politics, which he said had long influenced the state’s political culture.
Calling TVK a “primary force for change,” Vijay said the results had firmly established the party’s position in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape.
He also thanked party cadres, functionaries at all levels, and “virtual warriors” for their contributions. Extending a conciliatory note, Vijay said he respected those who did not vote for TVK this time and expressed hope that they would support the party in the future.
