TVK-Led Alliance In Tamil Nadu Gets A Name. It Has 'Vijay' In It

News india TVK-Led Alliance In Tamil Nadu Gets A Name. It Has 'Vijay' In ItLast Updated:September 09, 2026, 18:39 ISTThe alliance's name was finalised at a meeting of senior leaders from the Congress, VCK, MDMK and IUML at the TVK headquarters in Chennai on Wednesday.Rapid ReadRapid ReadSummarized by AI.+TVK alliance named Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance.Alliance includes Congress, VCK, MDMK, IUML.TVK-Congress allianceGot Question about the News?The announcement was made at the alliance coordination meeting in Chennai. (ANI photo)The alliance led by actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in Tamil Nadu has been named the Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance. Visuals released with the announcement feature Vijay alongside VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan, MDMK leader Vaiko and leaders of the IUML.Interestingly, the name of the bloc includes the word ‘Victory’, which translates to ‘Vijay’ in Hindi. The alliance’s name echoes the words “secular" and “social justice" that Vijay had used in his first speech after assuming office as Chief Minister. Speaking at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai in May, Vijay had declared that a new “era" of “real secular and social justice starts now".Recommended StoriesOdisha: 5 Baby Orangutans Found In Balasore's Forest: Wildlife Smuggling Probe Underway| Plain SpeakCognizant Can’t Apply For Green Card For New Employees: How Will US Suspension Impact Indian IT Workers?Telangana BJP Chief Writes To Rahul Gandhi In 'Mother Tongue' Italian Over Student Fee DelayTerror, UAPA Offences Probe Continues Against VanDyke, 6 Ukrainian Nationals, Say NIA SourcesThe alliance’s name was finalised at a meeting of senior leaders from the Congress, VCK, MDMK and IUML at the TVK headquarters in Chennai on Wednesday.Who All Attended The Meeting?The meeting took place in Panaiyur and was attended by Congress leaders Manickam Tagore, Tharagai Cuthbert and Praveen Chakravarty. VCK was represented by Thol Thirumavalavan, Vanni Arasu, Ravi Kumar and Sinthanai Selvan, while MDMK leaders Vaiko and Durai Vaiko and IUML leaders K M Kader Moideen and Shahjahan were also present.The bloc led by the DMK, the opposition party in the state, is named the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA).The Left parties were notably absent from the meeting. Both the CPI(M) and the CPI, which extend support to the government, stayed away from the gathering at the TVK headquarters in Panaiyur. Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president B Manickam Tagore, Rajya Sabha MP and party’s Assembly floor leader Praveen Chakravarthy, and MLA Tharahai Cuthbert also attended the meet.The meeting was also attended by senior Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leaders Vaiko and his son Durai, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thol Thirumavalavan, and Indian Union Muslim League leaders KM Kader Mohideen, AM Shahjahan and Syed Farooq Basha.Wednesday’s meeting, the second major gathering since the post-poll coalition came to power, was primarily aimed at giving the alliance a formal structure. Leaders also discussed preparing a Common Minimum Programme, forming a steering committee, appointing a convener and deciding on an official name for the bloc.News18 NewsletterHandpicked stories, in your inboxA newsletter with the best of our journalismQuick AnswersPowered byAsk News18The alliance led by actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in Tamil Nadu has been named the Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance. The name was finalized at a meeting at the TVK headquarters in Chennai on Wednesday.Powered byAsk News18About the AuthorManisha RoyManisha Roy is a Senior Sub-Editor at News18.com's general desk. She comes with an experience of over 5 years in media industry. She covers politics and other hard news. She can be contacted at Manish...Read MoreLocation :Tamil Nadu, India, IndiaFirst Published:September 09, 2026, 18:39 ISTDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Loading comments...Read More