In Tamil Nadu, TVK typically refers to Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam, a political party founded by actor Vijay (Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar) in early 2024.
About TVK (Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam):
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Founder: Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, popularly known as Thalapathy Vijay, one of Tamil Nadu’s top film stars.
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Established: 2024.
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Meaning of the Name: Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam translates to Tamil Nadu Victory Federation.
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Purpose: TVK was formed to bring about political change in Tamil Nadu, with a focus on youth empowerment, education, anti-corruption, and social justice.
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Future Plans: The party is expected to contest in the 2026 Tamil Nadu state elections.
Thalapathy Vijay’s entry into politics generated major buzz across Tamil Nadu, especially among his massive fanbase. TVK positions itself as a youth-focused, reform-driven party aiming to challenge traditional Dravidian political powerhouses like DMK and AIADMK
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On July 30, 2025, at TVK’s headquarters in Panaiyur, Chennai, Vijay officially launched the My TVK mobile app to spearhead the party’s second phase of its digital membership drive Reddit+15The New Indian Express+
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This app aims to facilitate the registration of up to two crore new members, with a goal of enrolling entire households to deepen grassroots connect ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections
🧱 App Features
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Family Enrollment: One phone number can register up to five individuals mytvk.online+4The
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No OTP Required: To simplify the process and encourage widespread participation, registration does not require OTP verification
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Agent Integration: More than 69,000 booth-level agents across Tamil Nadu will use the app to conduct door-to-door campaigns and coordinate the membership drive ABP
🌱 Strategic Intent
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The app plays a central role in TVK’s effort to revive grassroots mobilization in the mold of the historic 1967 and 1977 elections—when new political forces upended the political landscape by directly engaging people in their neighborhoods
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TVK leadership sees this tool as essential for organizational strengthening and scaling up its presence at the booth level across Tamil Nadu
