Politician Vijay more powerful than actor Vijay, says TVK Minister K.G. Arunraj

Dr. K.G. Arunraj, a minister in the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government, credits the party's electoral success to the charismatic leadership of actor-turned-politician Vijay. He emphasizes that the party's victory was driven by a strong ideological foundation rather than just celebrity status.
Why it matters
This marks a significant shift in Tamil Nadu politics, where a new political entity has successfully challenged the long-standing dominance of established parties.
Politician Vijay is more powerful than actor Vijay, and the combination of charisma and ideology is what transformed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) into a political force, said Dr. K.G. Arunraj, Minister for Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare in the TVK government.
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