DMK ridicules, Congress questions ‘Vijay for PM’ speculation

The proposal to position popular Tamil actor Vijay as a candidate for the prime ministerial post has drawn sharp reactions from two major political parties. In Chennai, senior DMK leaders publicly ridiculed the notion, describing it as a fanciful stunt with no political grounding. The party’s spokesperson said the idea reflects “no limit to imagination” and is irrelevant to the electorate’s concerns.
Meanwhile, the Indian National Congress responded with measured criticism, questioning the credibility and practicality of the pitch. Congress officials argued that any candidacy must be based on experience and policy, not celebrity appeal, and urged the media to focus on substantive issues.
Both parties emphasized that political discourse should centre on governance rather than speculative celebrity nominations, as the nation approaches the next general election.
The episode underscores the growing trend of celebrity names being floated in political conversations, prompting parties to reaffirm their stance on merit‑based leadership.
No official statement has been released by Vijay or his representatives regarding the speculation.