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Dr Sumanth Raman says Vijay's political rise is owed to DMK support
✍️ India Today
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 02:33 AM
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Political analyst Dr Sumanth Raman asserted that Vijay’s current office is a result of backing from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). The comment was made in a recent interview with India Today.
In a recent interview with India Today, political commentator Dr Sumanth Raman highlighted the role of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in the political ascent of Vijay, a figure in Tamil Nadu politics. Raman emphasized that Vijay’s current office would not have been possible without the party’s support and strategic backing.
Raman’s remarks come amid ongoing discussions about the influence of major regional parties in Tamil Nadu’s electoral landscape. While he did not specify the exact nature of the assistance, his statement underscores the perceived dependence of individual politicians on party machinery.
The observation adds another layer to the narrative of party‑politician dynamics in the state, where alliances and patronage often shape career trajectories. No response from Vijay or the DMK was recorded at the time of reporting.
Raman’s remarks come amid ongoing discussions about the influence of major regional parties in Tamil Nadu’s electoral landscape. While he did not specify the exact nature of the assistance, his statement underscores the perceived dependence of individual politicians on party machinery.
The observation adds another layer to the narrative of party‑politician dynamics in the state, where alliances and patronage often shape career trajectories. No response from Vijay or the DMK was recorded at the time of reporting.