Thalapathy Vijay, chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is currently busy with his election campaign, which will mark his electoral debut. On Sunday, the actor-turned-politician campaigned in Kanyakumari. The rally, which saw a sea of supporters converge at the venue, also featured Vijay riding a bicycle within the premises, much to the delight of his fans and cadres. He had earlier engaged in a cycle ride at his campaign venue in Karaikudi as well, as an outreach initiative.
Thalapathy Vijay`s bomb scare moment
However, the situation turned chaotic, with people trying to get closer to him. In Kanyakumari, organisers had cordoned off the crowd, allowing Vijay to ride without obstruction.
A dramatic moment occurred when a supporter got close to Vijay and threw a ball of flowers towards him. The politician, who was alert, immediately jumped off the bicycle and ran towards a van following him. His security team rushed in to ensure his safety.
However, the object thrown by the man turned out to be just flowers, suggesting it was intended as a gesture of admiration rather than harm.
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Vijay on his vision for Tamil Nadu
While addressing the crowd, the TVK chief unveiled a tech-centric “21st-century good governance” agenda, promising to establish India’s first Ministry of Artificial Intelligence if voted to power. He proposed an “AI City” and a dedicated AI University to capture a significant share of the global technology economy, which he estimated would contribute USD 1.7 trillion to India by 2035.
Vijay also took aim at the administrative machinery, promising a “Tamil Nadu Citizen Privilege Card” for every household to ensure welfare benefits reach doorsteps without middlemen or bribes. “This isn’t a story like the ones told by Stalin sir; this is scientifically possible. Currently, the system is not ‘good governance,’ it is ‘harassment’. Bribes don’t just stop at the officer; a share goes to the minister. We will break this chain,” he said.
He further pledged to pass a “Right to Service Act” within six months of assuming office and launch a “Vettri Tamil Nadu” Super App to digitise all government services, from ration cards to driving licences.
On the state’s fiscal health, the TVK leader alleged that Tamil Nadu’s debt had crossed Rs 10.5 lakh crore, claiming that more debt was incurred in the last five years than in the previous seven decades. “Every rupee spent on interest is a rupee stolen from your child’s education and your family’s healthcare,” he stated.
Vijay also proposed a “People’s Forum” for digital democracy, where petitions with 5 lakh verified signatures would mandate a formal discussion in the State Legislative Assembly.
