TVK not alternate, but primary force that will win: Vijay
The slogan is seen by some as alluding to former chief minister MGR's victory.
In a statement, Vijay said the campaign will target the ideological and political enemies of TVK and aim for victory. "In Madurai, the place where three branches of the Tamil language were nurtured, without any compromises, we will fight against our ideological and political enemies and win this war for democracy," he said. He extended an open invitation to his supporters for the conference.
The actor-turned politician said the goal of the conference was to cement the party's stance on creating good governance for the people of Tamil Nadu.
"We are not an alternate force. We will show the world that we are a primary force that will reclaim victory," he added.
Earlier, TVK general secretary N Anand told reporters that police have granted full permission for the conference venue at Parapatti after complying with certain guidelines and regulations.
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"Police sought responses to 42 questions, for which we gave satisfactory replies. The main concerns were for parking. We have arranged several spaces on around 251 acres, and 161 acres for buses, cars, etc., and all preparations are going well," he added.
Anand has been holding consultative meetings with cadres from neighbouring Dindigul, Theni, and Sivaganga districts over the past few days.
Police have also asked the party to ensure separate arrangements for vulnerable people like pregnant women and the elderly, prevent traffic disruptions, set up barricades for crowd movement as well as fences for areas where Vijay is set to appear.
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