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TVK's special general council meeting on Nov 5, 2025, in Mahabalipuram named actor Vijay as chief ministerial candidate and authorized him to decide on electoral alliances for 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls.

Meeting passed resolutions on Indian fishermen’s arrests by Sri Lankan navy, women’s safety (highlighting Coimbatore assault), and halting Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Held at a private hotel under Vijay’s leadership; actor appeared in white shirt and stubbled look; first major council post-Karur rally stampede.

A special general council meeting of Vijay-led TVK on Wednesday authorised the actor-politician to take a call on the party's alliance for next year's Assembly polls and announced him as its Chief Ministerial candidate.

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