Tamil superstar-turned-politician Vijay unveils party flag IANS Updated: August 22nd, 2024, 12:26 IST in Entertainment , National 0 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on WhatsApp Share on Linkedin Chennai: Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay unveiled the flag of his newly-founded political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) at the party headquarters in Panaiyur, Chennai Thursday. Vijay gave a brief speech after unveiling the yellow and red flag featuring two tuskers and a Vaagai flower surrounded by stars. Also Read CBI submits status report in SC in Kolkata doctor rape-murder case 58 mins ago RG Kar tragedy: WB govt transfers new principal, two other officials 2 hours ago During the Sangam period, Tamil kings used to wear garlands made of Vaagai flowers to symbolise victory.
In his speech Vijay said, “Our flag will become the symbol of our state. Along with the flag we are introducing our party anthem also. Our flag will flutter across the country and Tamil Nadu will be better from now on.
Victory is certain.” The General Secretary of the party and former Puducherry MLA, Bussy Anand welcomed the gathering. The TVK was launched in February and this was its first public programme.
Vijay’s entry into politics will certainly change the present political equations in Tamil Nadu. Vijay is a star in his own right and his fan club ‘Vijay Makkal Iyyakam’ has ten lakh members. The fan club was founded immediately after his entry as a lead actor in the movie, Naalaiya T.