Actor-turned-politician Vijay said he would deal with his personal issues himself and asked party cadres not to worry about them, while addressing supporters during the Women’s Day celebrations of Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK).
Speaking at a meeting of women office-bearers in Mamallapuram on Saturday, Vijay urged party workers to focus on public issues and strengthening the party rather than discussing his personal life.
His remarks come amid reports of marital strain and a divorce notice from his wife Sangeetha, which have sparked widespread discussion on social media.
During the event, Vijay announced a series of promises aimed at attracting women voters.
He said that to prevent school dropouts, a sum of Rs 15,000 would be given to mothers or guardians for the upkeep of children.
He also promised that the Rs 1,000 monthly assistance currently provided under the ‘Magalir Urimai Thogai’ scheme would be increased to Rs 2,500 for all women, except government employees.
To encourage women entrepreneurship, Vijay said Self-Help Group (SHG) members who move into MSME ventures would receive a subsidy of Rs 5 lakh annually. He also proposed welfare measures such as free sanitary napkins through ration shops.
A large number of women leaders and party workers attended the meeting, which took place amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Vijay’s personal life. The issue had triggered intense debate and criticism on social media.
However, party insiders believe the Women’s Day event helped Vijay reconnect with his women supporters.
His brief acknowledgment of the personal issue, along with his assurance that he would handle it himself, appears to have helped calm speculation about his marital problems.
On the political front, TVK is expected to contest the upcoming Assembly elections on its own after Indian National Congress renewed its alliance with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
As a result, Vijay’s party will have to continue its campaign independently, with the actor-politician leading the effort to mobilize voters across the state.
