Vijay Rallies for Statehood: A Call for Puducherry's Progress

Actor and TVK leader Vijay addressed his first public meeting in Puducherry, criticizing the central government's neglect of the UT's statehood demand and praising Chief Minister N Rangasamy's governance. He urged the DMK to learn from Puducherry's impartiality and called for unity between Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

Actor-politician Vijay utilized his first public appearance in Puducherry to spotlight the central government's neglect of the Union Territory's demand for statehood. Speaking at a rally, he lauded Chief Minister N Rangasamy for his impartial governance.

With a significant crowd of over 5,000 attendees, Vijay contrasted the administration in Puducherry with that of Tamil Nadu's DMK, urging the latter to learn from Puducherry's example. He predicted that the DMK would face repercussions in the 2026 Assembly elections.

Vijay criticized the Centre for insufficient funding for Puducherry and highlighted various unaddressed issues, including industry closures and lack of infrastructure. He emphasized the need for statehood and industrial growth to aid the region's self-reliance and economic stability.

(With inputs from agencies.)