Tamil Nadu elections: Political parties turn to Ajith fans to secure youth votes
COIMBATORE: Tamil Nadu parties have now entered the Vijay-Ajith fanwar, seeing it as a chance to pull some young voters to their side.
A few days ago, former minister and senior AIADMK leader S P Velumani held an interactive session with a group of Ajith fans at Selvapuram in Thondamuthur constituency. “It is well known that Ajith had immense respect for our leader ‘Amma’. In the spirit of that mutual admiration, we urge his fans to recognise the visionary work done during her tenure and cast their votes for AIADMK,” Velumani said.
The outreach is seen as an attempt to tap into the actor’s well-organised fan base, which holds significant sway over first-time and young voters in the region. Referring to the shifting political landscape and the entry of new players such as Vijay ’s TVK, Velumani instructed party cadres to ensure that the opposition vote remained unified.
“Not a single vote should be diverted to the TVK. Every anti-DMK vote and the crucial minority votes must be consolidated under the AIADMK banner to ensure a decisive victory,” he told workers.
Velumani directed party workers to initiate conversations within their own families and said they should educate their sons, daughters and the younger generation about the welfare schemes and infrastructure projects implemented during AIADMK regime.
The party hoped to bridge the generational gap, reclaim its stronghold in Coimbatore and neutralise the influence of its primary rival, the DMK.
Other parties too have tried to attract Ajith fans. Some BJP leaders do not miss an opportunity to greet Ajith whenever he participates in or wins a car race. They also wished the actor when he got the Padma award. Deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin too has supported Ajith’s sporting ventures.
On the other hand, TVK cadres, who are aware of such efforts, have also been doing their part. In a few TVK meetings, there were banners saying ‘Thala rasigan, Thalapathy thondan’ (Fan of Ajith, follower of Vijay).
Vijay too has referred to his association with Ajith at rallies. At an event in Namakkal in Sept 2025, he signed a photograph of him and Ajith, which was widely circulated on social media by TVK cadres.
A few days ago, former minister and senior AIADMK leader S P Velumani held an interactive session with a group of Ajith fans at Selvapuram in Thondamuthur constituency. “It is well known that Ajith had immense respect for our leader ‘Amma’. In the spirit of that mutual admiration, we urge his fans to recognise the visionary work done during her tenure and cast their votes for AIADMK,” Velumani said.
The outreach is seen as an attempt to tap into the actor’s well-organised fan base, which holds significant sway over first-time and young voters in the region. Referring to the shifting political landscape and the entry of new players such as Vijay ’s TVK, Velumani instructed party cadres to ensure that the opposition vote remained unified.
“Not a single vote should be diverted to the TVK. Every anti-DMK vote and the crucial minority votes must be consolidated under the AIADMK banner to ensure a decisive victory,” he told workers.
Velumani directed party workers to initiate conversations within their own families and said they should educate their sons, daughters and the younger generation about the welfare schemes and infrastructure projects implemented during AIADMK regime.
The party hoped to bridge the generational gap, reclaim its stronghold in Coimbatore and neutralise the influence of its primary rival, the DMK.
Other parties too have tried to attract Ajith fans. Some BJP leaders do not miss an opportunity to greet Ajith whenever he participates in or wins a car race. They also wished the actor when he got the Padma award. Deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin too has supported Ajith’s sporting ventures.
On the other hand, TVK cadres, who are aware of such efforts, have also been doing their part. In a few TVK meetings, there were banners saying ‘Thala rasigan, Thalapathy thondan’ (Fan of Ajith, follower of Vijay).
Vijay too has referred to his association with Ajith at rallies. At an event in Namakkal in Sept 2025, he signed a photograph of him and Ajith, which was widely circulated on social media by TVK cadres.
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