Hours earlier, the father of actor Vijay and Tamil film director SA Chandrasekhar registered a political party with the Election Commission of India.
Minutes after director SA Chandrasekar confirmed that a political party is registering on behalf of ‘All India Thalapathy Vijay Makkal Iyakkam’, his son and actor Vijay has distanced himself from him. In a statement released on Thursday, shortly after the media broke the news, Vijay categorically said that there is no connection in any way between him and the party his father has registered with the Election Commission of India.
“I inform my fans and the public that there is no relationship between the political party that my father and I have started, directly or indirectly,” the actor said in his statement.
Significantly, Vijay urged his fans not to join the political party or work for him “just because his father started it.” However, he added that nothing his father does politically will stop him.
“I ask my fans not to join the political party my father has started or to work for him. There is no connection between that party and our ‘iyakkam’ (fan club), ”he said.
Vijay warned that strict action will be taken against anyone using his name, his photograph or his All India Thalapathy Vijay Makkal Iyakkam for any mischief.
On Thursday, Vijay’s father, SA Chandrasekhar, confirmed to the media that he indeed registered the actor’s fan club ‘All India Thalapathy Vijay Makkal Iyakkam’ with the Election Commission of India (ECI). He told television channels that he was doing this in his own capacity and that his son has no connection to this. He also clarified that he registered Vijay’s fan clubs with ECI in an attempt to give recognition to young people who are doing good deeds on Vijay’s behalf.
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