It was a day of pure celebration and excitement across the western parts of the state from the moment dawn broke on Saturday. For the residents of Namakkal, this was a moment of shared energy, pride, and eager anticipation.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay arrived to thunderous cheers and fanfare to launch the party’s first-ever campaign, starting in Namakkal and followed by the Karur district. For many, this was more than a political event— it was a personal connection, an occasion they had counted down the days for.
From early morning, the arterial roads in Namakkal had been transformed into ribbons of colour. People lined the route, keen to wave at the specially adapted vehicle carrying Vijay.
Women with children, many youngsters, elderly couples and schoolchildren stood shoulder to shoulder, faces beaming with joy. Some were waving flags, others were clicking pictures, all wanted to take part in the moment. The massive turnout slowed the convoy, thereby turning the journey into a moving celebration.
The vehicle painstakingly inched its way towards PK Puthur, where Vijay was scheduled to address his supporters. The streets had been richly adorned with TVK flags and giant flex banners emblazoned with large images of their leader, lending a festive vibrancy to the town.
To ensure safety, women supporters travelled in a separate vehicle trailing the main convoy. Many had arrived hours earlier simply to secure the best vantage points.
The police had made extensive arrangements to ensure the enormous gathering remained peaceful.
In a formal statement, the TVK appealed directly to its supporters to adhere to all police instructions.
“The cadres must not follow the vehicle in which Vijay is travelling. They should not climb on government or private buildings, trees, EB lamp posts, or transformers,” the party urged.
The TVK also called for special caution for vulnerable groups.
“Pregnant women, the elderly, and students should remain indoors and watch Vijay’s address on television,” it advised.
“Party supporters must ensure they do not cause any obstruction to ambulances or other vehicles during the meeting. We urge them not to set off fireworks and to conduct themselves in a manner that upholds law and order,” the statement concluded.
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