Actor Vijay’s TVK Not a Recognised Political Party, EC Tells Madras High Court
In a recent submission to the Madras High Court, the Election Commission of India (ECI) stated that actor Vijay’s Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is not yet a recognised political party under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
The clarification came during a hearing related to the use of party symbols and recognition status of the newly formed TVK, which has gained massive public attention since its launch earlier this year.
What the Election Commission Said
The Election Commission emphasized that TVK has been registered as a political entity, but it does not qualify as a recognised state or national party until it meets the performance criteria in elections.
According to ECI regulations, recognition is granted based on a party’s electoral performance, vote share, and seat count in state or national elections.
The Commission’s submission was in response to a petition challenging TVK’s recognition claims, filed by a political observer questioning whether the party could use the status of “recognised” in its public materials.
TVK’s Response and Future Plans
Representatives of Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam clarified that they have never claimed official recognition and are in the process of building party infrastructure across Tamil Nadu.
The party reiterated its commitment to clean politics, youth empowerment, and social welfare, key pillars of Vijay’s political mission.
Sources close to TVK confirmed that the actor-turned-politician plans to contest in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, marking his official electoral debut.
Significance of Recognition Status
Recognition from the Election Commission brings several privileges, including:
Exclusive use of a reserved party symbol
Access to electoral rolls
Free airtime on state media for campaigning
Eligibility for government-allotted office space
Since TVK is still unrecognised, it will have to use a common symbol allotted by the ECI during elections.
Public Reaction and Political Impact
The EC’s clarification has triggered widespread discussions across Tamil Nadu’s political spectrum.
Supporters of Vijay expressed that recognition is only a matter of time, citing the actor’s immense fan following and clean image. Political analysts suggest that TVK could disrupt traditional voter alignments if it enters the 2026 elections.
FAQ Section
Q1. Is Actor Vijay’s party officially registered with the Election Commission?
Yes, Vijay’s party Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is registered, but not yet recognised as a state or national political party.
Q2. What does it mean to be a recognised political party in India?
A party becomes recognised only if it meets certain vote share or seat-winning criteria in elections, as defined by the ECI.
Q3. Can TVK contest elections without recognition?
Yes, TVK can contest elections as a registered unrecognised party, but it will have to use a common election symbol assigned by the ECI.
Q4. When is TVK expected to make its electoral debut?
TVK is likely to contest in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, marking Vijay’s first political campaign.
Q5. What was the High Court’s stand on this issue?
The Madras High Court acknowledged the EC’s statement and directed that parties avoid misleading claims regarding recognition status.
Published on : 17th October
Published by : SARANYA
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