Political strategist Prashant Kishor and new members of actor politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Aadhav Arjuna have launched harsh criticism of the ruling party in Tamil Nadu during TVK’s anniversary event. While expressing strong support for TVK and Vijay, the two leaders indicated that a battle on the state’s political stage has intensified in the 2026 parliamentary poll.
Arjuna and Kishor’s statements position TVK as a powerful challenger to the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).
Prashant Kishor announces support for Vijay
The renowned political strategist Prashant Kishor played a role in various political victories in India, and he appeared in eye-catching television. When clarifying that he was not a political strategist in Tamil Nadu, he called Vijay his “brother” and a “new hope” in Tamil Nadu.
Kishor stressed his shared vision with Vijay, emphasizing dignity and equality beyond caste and religion. He asserted, “When I talked to Vijay, I discovered common values, ideals and ideology. The common goal is to change people’s lives.” He also promised to learn Tamil and return to next year with Language delivered a victory speech, confidently predicting TVK’s election success. “Vanakkam. Modi (Prime Minister) Modi said. Every leader knows this sentence and people will be happy. Next year, when TVK wins, I will come back here to give a thank-you speech. The speech will be in Tamil . ” he said.
Kishor’s criticism of Tamil Nadu’s governance has not stopped him, calling the state’s corruption “unprecedented” and the worst case scenario in the country. He also condemned dynasty politics, using a cricket analogy: “If Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev’s sons play cricket, then how will the country go Meet Sachin and Dhoni?”
He humorously pointed out that Doni was the only Biharian who was more popular than him, but questioned whether he could surpass Doni after helping TV win.
TVK’s roadmap and election strategy
Aadhav Arjuna reiterated TVK’s commitment to forming a government and said: “We may not have money, but we have an ideology.” He claimed that a minister from Coimbatore offered Rs 10,000 per vote, witnessed in the political journey of MGR The similarities between the rise of TVK and the massive public support.
He also praised Prashant Kishor for his past political success and pointed out how his strategy would help DMK, the AAM AADMI party in Delhi and the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal in 2019. Arjuna hints at the upcoming political shift, noting: “More leaders will join TV and political earthquakes are waiting.”
Aadhav Arjuna targets dynasty politics
Arjuna, now a key figure in TVK, responded to a similar view and reiterated his belief that political leadership should not be inherited, digging Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin.
“I joined TVK because it was the only party that merged Periyar and Ambedkar principles. Vijay’s life was for the people.” He accused the ruling DMK of prioritizing the failure of TVK in governance, and Asserting that many people entered the film industry, gained popularity and later became Deputy Chief Minister.
Arjuna’s assertion is a continuation of his commentary on “monarchy-like practice” in Tamil Nadu politics, which won him the title of his former party, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) Suspension, the main ally of DMK.
He was suspended in a book campaign because he believed leadership should be based on ideology rather than hereditary inheritance, another cover-up criticism of Udhanidi Stalin.
Arjun joined TVK in January, where he was appointed General Secretary of Elections Administration.
Arjuna also criticized the ruling party for using caste politics to gain the benefits of elections while failing to realize Peryar and Ambedka’s ideals. He claimed that the political stage in Tamil Nadu was dominated by “fake politicians” and accused Chief Minister MK Stalin of imitating Vijay’s style to attract the masses.
