Annamalai Jabs Actor Vijay, Says His Political Entry Won't Dent BJP

After taking a break for education for several months, Annamalai returned to active politics with a remark aimed at actor Vijay, who has recently entered the political scene.

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai has criticized actor Vijay, who launched his political party ‘Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’ earlier this year, saying his ideology is a “mix of all existing ideologies" and such “Khichdi politics" has not been successful anywhere.

Annamalai returned to Tamil Nadu after a three-month study break at Oxford and re-entered active politics with a sharp remark against actor Vijay on Sunday.

“Vijay’s political ideology is a mix of all existing ideologies. Khichdi politics has not won anywhere," Annamalai stated.

Vijay’s Political Entry Not To Affect BJP’s Prospects: Annamalai

Annamalai, who unsuccessfully contested the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections from Coimbatore, said that Vijay's entry into the political scene will not affect BJP’s prospects in the state.

“Vijay seems to align with the ideologies of the Dravidian parties. Consequently, the votes traditionally shared between the two major Dravidian parties (DMK and AIADMK) may now be divided among three contenders moving forward," he told reporters at Chennai Airport on Sunday.