The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (Tamil: தமிழக வெற்றிக் கழகம், lit. 'Tamil Nadu Victory Federation'; abbr. TVK) is an Indian regional political party in the state of Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Puducherry. It was founded by actor-turned-politician Vijay on 2 February 2024. The party is led by its founder Vijay as the president of the party from its date of founding. The headquarters of the party is located at Seashore Town, 8th Avenue, Panaiyur, Chennai.

History

On 26 June 2009, Vijay launched his fan club, Vijay Makkal Iyakkam, in Pudukkottai to carry out philanthropic activities. The organization supported the AIADMK-led Alliance in the 2011 legislative assembly elections. The fan club organization contested the local body elections in Tamil Nadu in October 2021, securing victory in 115 out of the 169 seats where it took part. On 2 February 2024, Vijay announced the launch of his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, and stated its intent to enter the 2026 elections. Political analysts suggested that the TVK party might expand its reach to other neighbouring states, in the near future. Vijay called the Citizenship (Amendment) Act of 2019 as "unacceptable" as it would disrupt the social and religious harmony of the nation.

Party leader

Founder and first president is Vijay.

See also

• Politics of India
• Elections in India
• Politics of Tamil Nadu
• Elections in Tamil Nadu
• Elections in Puducherry
• List of political parties in India
• List of political parties in Tamil Nadu