Actor-turned-politician Vijay has once again made his political position unambiguous, firmly ruling out any alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), even as he faces fresh questioning by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the deadly Karur stampede. The incident, which occurred during a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally, claimed at least 41 lives and has cast a long shadow over Tamil Nadu’s political landscape.
The CBI has summoned Vijay for another round of questioning on January 19. Soon after his return to Chennai from Delhi, TVK Deputy General Secretary Nirmal Kumar reiterated that there was “no change in the party’s ideological stand.” Vijay has consistently described the BJP as his ideological adversary and has also ruled out any direct or indirect association with the AIADMK, which has revived its alliance with the saffron party.
The political tension is further heightened by trouble surrounding Vijay’s farewell film Jana Nayagan, which missed its crucial Pongal release after failing to receive certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The film’s producers have now moved the Supreme Court, alleging undue delays. Tamil Nadu Congress leaders have accused the BJP of orchestrating pressure tactics to force Vijay into the NDA fold an allegation the BJP has flatly denied, maintaining that the CBFC functions independently.
Adding fuel to speculation, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi publicly backed Vijay, calling the alleged blocking of Jana Nayagan an “attack on Tamil culture.” His remarks have sparked buzz about a possible Congress–TVK understanding ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. However, TVK leaders have been cautious, stating that any decision on alliances rests solely with Vijay.
For now, Vijay appears determined to chart an independent political course, resisting pressure, defending his ideology, and keeping both his political and cinematic battles firmly in the public eye.
