TVK Candidate List 2026: C. Joseph Vijay to Contest from Perambur and Trichy East

C. Joseph Vijay, the founder of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has announced his candidacy for the 2026 Assembly elections, set to take place on April 23, 2026. He will contest from the Perambur and Trichy East constituencies, marking a significant step in his political career.

TVK has declared candidates for all 234 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu, aiming to present a clean, people-centric alternative to the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). Among the candidates are notable names such as N. Anand, Adhav Arjuna, R. Arunraaj, CTR Nirmal Kumar, and K. A. Sengottaiyan.

Vijay, who is 51 years old, founded TVK in 2024, emphasizing that the candidates come from ordinary families. He stated, “It will be C. Joseph Vijay from Perambur in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli East,” highlighting his commitment to representing the people.

In his campaign, Vijay has pledged to avoid corruption and ensure the safety of women, administering a pledge to his candidates. He remarked, “I will not touch even one paisa of the people’s money,” reinforcing his stance against corruption.

Vijay also addressed criticisms regarding the experience of his candidates, stating, “They say our people have no experience. But those with experience have only used that experience to loot.” This statement reflects his strategy of positioning TVK as a party of the people, contrasting with the established political players.

This election is shaping up to be a two-front battle between TVK and the DMK, with Vijay asserting that his party has formed an alliance with the people. Observers are keenly watching how this new political landscape will unfold as the election date approaches.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding the full list of candidates and their respective constituencies, but the announcement marks a critical moment for TVK as it seeks to establish itself in Tamil Nadu’s political arena.