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Vijay is CM face, TVK to lead alliance for 2026 Assembly election against DMK

Chennai, Nov 5 (UNI) Dashing the hopes of the AIADMK and the BJP, which were desperate for an alliance with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the fledgling party has declared its top leader, actor Vijay as the Chief Ministerial face.
The party reiterated that it would head a separate alliance to take on the ruling DMK in the 2026 assembly election in Tamil Nadu.
“There are only two contenders in 2026 and the contest will be fierce but victory is ours. Victory is certain, we will triumph and create history by restoring people’s faith,” the film star declared, while addressing the party’s Special General Council meet at the heritage coastal town Mamallapuram, about 55 km from Chennai.
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