In his first major rally since becoming Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Vijay addressed supporters in Tiruchirappalli East, thanking voters while launching a sharp attack on the opposition. Vijay accused both the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam of working together to keep his party, TVK, out of power. He also dismissed allegations of horse-trading, asserting that his government was formed through a clear public mandate. The opposition hit back, with AIADMK calling his remarks narcissistic and DMK accusing him of using public events for political messaging.