CHENNAI: It is rumoured that actor Vijay will form his political party ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Crucial discussions were held in the association meeting of the fans in this regard. The newly formed political party may be registered with the Election Commission within a month. However, Vijay insists the party fight the 2026 assembly elections first and not the Lok Sabha elections.

Ahead of the formation of the party, Vijay Makkal Iyakkham, a fan organization, had decided to engage in activities focusing on assembly constituencies in the state. The association had already started free tuition centres, reading rooms, clinics and legal aid centres at various places.

Earlier during the promotion of the film Leo, Vijay had hinted that he would enter politics. It is also reported that Makkal Iyakkham has been tasked to form booth committees in all 234 constituencies.

Superstar Rajinikanth had earlier made a move to enter politics but backed out at the last moment citing health ailments. Kamal Haasan meanwhile contested the election with his party Makkal Needhi Maiam but saw little success. AIADMK, the once colossal political party is currently nowhere in the picture and is slowly turning redundant from Tamil Nadu politics.

At the same time, steps have also been taken to recruit more people into the Vijay fans association.