‘Ally with Vijay, he will give you the power you lost,’ actor’s father SA Chandrasekhar tells Congress and other parties

CHENNAI: With early counting trends showing a strong performance for Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), filmmaker SA Chandrasekhar appealed to political parties to align with his son, saying they could regain lost political space through an alliance with TVK.Speaking to reporters here on Monday, Chandrasekhar said parties like Congress that had weakened politically should consider joining hands with Vijay. “Ally with Vijay, he will give you the power you lost,” he said.Chandrasekhar said the response for TVK reflected public anger against established parties and the search for an alternative political force.Referring to Vijay’s political entry, he said people had accepted him beyond cinema and viewed him as a leader capable of bringing change.He said Vijay had entered politics with “good intentions” and claimed that voters, particularly youngsters, had responded positively to the party’s campaign and promises.