Vijay’s TVK backs independent candidate in Salem’s Edappadi, calls for ‘fitting lesson’

Actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) will back an independent candidate in Edappadi after their nominee's disqualification. Vijay urged voters to support K Premakumar, calling it a "fitting lesson" against alleged suppression of their symbol. This strategic shift occurs as TVK, launched in February, contests its first Assembly elections against established Dravidian parties.

Vijay’s TVK backs independent candidate in Salem’s Edappadi, calls for ‘fitting lesson’
Actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) will back an independent candidate in Edappadi after their nominee's disqualification. Vijay urged voters to support K Premakumar, calling it a "fitting lesson" against alleged suppression of their symbol. This strategic shift occurs as TVK, launched in February, contests its first Assembly elections against established Dravidian parties.