Tamil Nadu Vetri Kazhagam President Vijay concluded his second state conference in Madurai on a grand note. He will be releasing a book next month and participating in the event. With only 8 months left for the elections, Vijay's successive appearances in public has excited his party workers.
At the Madurai conference, Vijay criticized Prime Minister Modi as a "symbol of fascism" and Chief Minister Stalin as an "uncle." While this impressed his fans, critics said he lacked deep political insight.
Vijay's political journey is now at a crucial juncture. Did the crowd at the Madurai conference reveal his political power or was it just a cinematic charm? The question remains unanswered. There are also allegations that Vijay lacks a clear political vision.
Politics in Tamil Nadu is based on Dravidian ideology. Principles like social justice, caste equality, and linguistic pride are important. It is questionable how Vijay's party will take these principles forward.
Vijay talks about leaders like Periyar and Ambedkar. But it is not clear how he will implement their principles. The question arises whether the fame he has gained as a film actor will help him as a political leader.
Vijay's speech at the Madurai conference was less policy-oriented. He spoke about issues like women's safety, fishermen's problems, TASMAC corruption, Katchatheevu, NEET exam, etc. But he didn't say anything about solutions to them.
The lack of policy statements could be a major obstacle to his political future. Vijay may contest the 2026 elections as a preview. But he is only a political activist. The truth is that Vijay still has a long way to go before he becomes a political star!