From Congress Hopeful To Tamil Nadu's Biggest Political Force: Vijay's Journey
Long before launching TVK and reshaping Tamil Nadu politics, actor-turned-politician Vijay had reportedly explored joining the Congress in 2009 during the UPA era. Sources say Rahul Gandhi had suggested Vijay begin through the Youth Congress structure, but the actor was not interested in organisational politics at the time. Differences over ideology and Congress's alliance with the DMK reportedly halted the move. Nearly two decades later, Vijay has emerged as Tamil Nadu's biggest political force, with the Congress now supporting his bid to form the government after a fractured mandate.
