
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president C. Joseph Vijay released the party's election manifesto on April 16, 2026. Vijay stated TVK promised only practical, implementable policies if elected. The new party makes its electoral debut contesting alone in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The manifesto bases principles on Thirukkural values including Aram, Porul, and Inbam. Vijay criticized major Dravidian parties' poll promises.