Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, has officially declared him as its Chief Ministerial candidate for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The decision was confirmed following a TVK State Executive Committee meeting held at the party headquarters in Chennai. Vijay has firmly stated that TVK will not form any alliances, direct or indirect, with either the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) or the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). He criticized both DMK and AIADMK for forming alliances with BJP for what he described as selfish political gains. The party has also ruled out any coalition with AIADMK, despite speculation, unless BJP is excluded. TVK’s stance positions it as opposing both the DMK and BJP, emphasizing a commitment to social justice and secular principles. Analysts suggest Vijay's entry into the political arena could split votes traditionally held by DMK and AIADMK, potentially capturing 10-15% of the vote share. TVK supporters express confidence that Vijay's leadership will provide uncompromising governance and could influence the 2026 election outcome. Meanwhile, BJP and AIADMK have acknowledged Vijay’s decision to go solo, with Tamil Nadu BJP president noting a shared goal of opposing DMK but respecting Vijay’s choice to avoid alliances.