Tamil Nadu: Thaveka leader Vijay casts his vote

Tamil Nadu: Voting for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections began this morning. Voters across the state are exercising their franchise, and long queues have been seen at polling stations in many places since early morning. Meanwhile, Vijay, a leader of a major political party and actor, also cast his vote.

Thaveka (TVK) party leader Vijay cast his vote at a polling booth in the Neelankarai area of ​​the Sholinganallur Assembly constituency in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He left his home around 8 a.m. and went straight to the polling station. Upon reaching there, he peacefully participated in the voting process and cast his vote.

Vijay has long been active in public life as an actor, but this is the first time he has voted in an assembly election as a prominent leader of a political party. Previously, he has voted solely as a citizen and artist, but this time he also played the role of a party leader.

Thaveka Party is contesting the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections across the entire state for the first time. The party has fielded candidates in all 234 assembly seats in the state, making the electoral contest more comprehensive. The party campaigned across the state, and now, in the upcoming voting phase, the public is casting their votes as they see fit.

Voting began across the state at 7 a.m. and voter enthusiasm was evident from the outset. Despite the heat, many voters arrived at polling stations early. Crowds were also seen at polling stations in Chennai and surrounding areas in the morning.

The Election Commission has made all necessary arrangements for a smooth voting process. Along with the deployment of security forces, arrangements for water, shade, and seating have also been made at polling stations for the convenience of voters.

Millions of voters are exercising their franchise in this election, and candidates from various political parties are contesting their candidacies. Voting is proceeding peacefully, and the administration is closely monitoring the situation.

Vijay’s casting his vote is considered significant among his supporters and party workers, as this election is considered a crucial stage in his political journey. Voting is currently underway, and a large number of people are expected to cast their votes throughout the day.