The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's second state conference, held at Vikravandi in Villupuram district on October 27, 2024, became the defining political event that set the stage for the party's historic 2026 election victory. Over 8 lakh party workers converged at the venue — making it one of the largest political gatherings in Tamil Nadu's post-independence history.
The Big Announcement
TVK officially named C. Joseph Vijay as its Chief Ministerial candidate for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election. The announcement came with a declaration that TVK would contest all 234 constituencies independently, with no alliance with BJP, DMK, or AIADMK.
"Not publicly, not even behind closed doors, TVK will never align with the BJP. They may sow seeds of poison elsewhere, but not in Tamil Nadu." — Vijay at Vikravandi
- Vijay named as Chief Ministerial candidate — full authority on alliances and strategy
- Goal: Enrol 2 crore party members across Tamil Nadu
- State-wide tour announced: September to December 2024
- Demanded scrapping of Melma SIPCOT industrial project
- Resolution for mango farmer support — Krishnagiri, Theni, Salem, Dindigul
- Condemnation of Union Government on farmers' protests
- Resolution demanding abolition of NEET for Tamil Nadu
- Support for fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan navy
- Anti-drug policy framework adopted
- 26 total resolutions passed across governance, social justice and identity issues
Political Significance
The conference cemented TVK's transformation from a fan-movement-turned-party into a credible electoral force. The 8-lakh attendance figure — and the discipline of the assembled crowd — sent a powerful message to rival parties that TVK had genuine mass mobilisation capability. Within 18 months of the Vikravandi conference, Vijay was sworn in as Chief Minister.