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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the political party founded by Tamil cinema star Vijay, has announced that application forms will be available from February 6 for those interested in contesting the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections under the party’s banner.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has held actor-turned-politician Vijay and his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), responsible for the tragic Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives on September 27, 2025.

There is growing speculation about whether actor‑politician Vijay will contest from Trichy East in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. His party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has started campaigning in Trichy, which has fueled the rumors.

The Madras High Court on Thursday issued notice to actor Vijay and his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in a civil suit alleging trademark and copyright infringement relating to the party’s flag design.