Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) coordinator Seeman on Wednesday delivered a pointed message to actor-politician Vijay, questioning the ideological basis of his emerging political narrative. Speaking to journalists at Chennai airport, Seeman said that if Tamil Nadu were to operate under a monarchy, the Congress party would be the first to be eliminated.Seeman emphasized that discussions around monarchy should begin with prominent Congress leaders. “If we are speaking of a monarchy, Vijay should first talk about the Congress—first Nehru, then Indira Gandhi,” he said.
Commenting on Vijay’s second state conference, Seeman noted that the themes selected for the event appeared to reflect his ideological direction. However, he argued that any references to monarchy should start with addressing the legacy of the Congress party.
Seeman also reflected on the visuals displayed during Vijay’s conference, which included images of former leaders C. N. Annadurai and M. G. Ramachandran (MGR). He speculated whether similar tributes to leaders such as Jayalalithaa or Edappadi K. Palaniswami would be featured in future events. He added that Vijay’s supporters might feel a sense of closeness to him. “They might see him as friends, as brothers and sisters—and that is whom I am fighting alongside,” he said.
The NTK leader urged Vijay to maintain a consistent stance if he intends to promote monarchy as a theme. “If he wants to uphold monarchy, he must unequivocally address the legacy of the Congress family. Their dominance cannot be ignored,” Seeman remarked.
Turning to broader governance issues, Seeman criticized the state of employment in Tamil Nadu. Responding to a question about the large crowd at Vijay’s event, he pointed out widespread unemployment. “It’s clear that many people in the country—and here—are without jobs,” he said.