Actor Vijay and Kamal Haasan’s political ambitions gain tangible shape with the Election Commission’s symbol allotment for their parties in Tamil Nadu’s Assembly race. TVK bags the whistle; MNM, the battery torch—icons now etched in electoral lore.
Under the 1968 Order, these registered entities step into the fray. The directive to state officials underscores debutant status with strings: no candidate, no exclusive claim; sub-5% wins, symbol recall.
Tamil Nadu watches closely. Vijay’s whistle might summon fan armies; Haasan’s torch, light progressive paths. Experts eye vote fragmentation, potential kingmaker roles.
Parallel developments: AIADMK’s January 17 promise salvo features ‘Kula Vilakku’—Rs 2,000 bank credits monthly for women-led ration families, fortifying grassroots loyalty.
The 2026 contest shapes as multi-cornered. Dravidian duopoly meets star power. Voter choices could pivot power, scripting Tamil Nadu’s next political saga amid heightened rivalries.