In what many are calling a stunning political twist, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reportedly reached out to Tamil superstar Vijay’s political outfit, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), just days after the Karur stampede tragedy. The move, described by insiders as both bold and shrewd, has left political circles in Tamil Nadu buzzing and the DMK visibly rattled.
According to sources, a senior BJP leader conveyed to the TVK leadership that Vijay “will not be alone” if he faces political targeting from the ruling DMK. The message was clear that the saffron party sees potential in aligning with, or at least empathising with actor’s fan base. The BJP has reportedly advised Vijay to stay calm and patient as the controversy unfolds, subtly suggesting that the DMK’s “vendetta politics” may eventually backfire.
National Parties Seize Opportunity
Interestingly, the BJP isn’t alone in its courtship. The Congress, too, has reached out to Vijay’s camp, perhaps proving that even in Dravidian-dominated Tamil Nadu, national parties can still sense the winds shifting. Both sides appear to be eyeing the same prize: Vijay’s magnetic mass appeal and his loyal, youth-driven fan following.
The political aftershocks of the Karur stampede, which left 41 people dead, have tilted the narrative. While the DMK has pinned full blame on the TVK, opposition voices have accused the state government of poor crowd management. The BJP wasted no time sending a delegation to Karur, seizing the chance to highlight “administrative negligence.” Convenient timing or clever politics? You decide.
Calculated Moves and Southern Ambitions
Vijay had earlier declared that the TVK would contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections solo. But with the BJP extending what looks like a friendly political handshake, his strategy might just be up for revision. After all, in Tamil Nadu’s unpredictable political theatre, even the biggest stars sometimes prefer an ensemble cast.
The BJP, ever the master of political timing, knows that anti-incumbency could weaken the DMK’s hold. By positioning Vijay as a potential ally or at least, an anti-DMK voice, the party could consolidate the opposition space without upsetting its alliance with the AIADMK. A delicate dance, yes, but one that could reshape the southern script entirely.
Whether this is genuine solidarity or strategic opportunism, one thing is certain that the BJP’s move has everyone talking. And in Tamil Nadu politics, sometimes, that’s the real victory.
