Days after Tamil actor and DMDK founder-leader Vijayakanth died away in Chennai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his respects to the actor-turned-politician on Tuesday, describing him as a “Captain” not just in politics but also in the film industry.
We lost Thiru Vijayakanth ji a few days ago. In the political sphere as well as the film industry, he was a commander. He made a name for himself in the film industry and won people over. He consistently prioritized the interests of the country before anything else as a politician. “In Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, I pay my tributes to him and extend my condolences to his family and admirers,” the prime minister said.
Right now, Prime Minister Modi is visiting Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep for two days in order to officially launch many billion-dollar development projects. The Prime Minister inaugurated and lay the foundation stone for many development projects and opened the new terminal at Trichy airport after a warm welcome from MK Stalin, the chief minister of Tamil Nadu.
Additionally, he was a main guest at the 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University in Tiruchirapalli. The prime minister was seen on stage with MK Stalin, the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, and the leader of the DMK at both ceremonies.
Stalin is notably one of the leading figures of the INDIA alliance, which was established with the intention of unseating the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from power in the next Lok Sabha elections.
PM MODI PAYS HOMAGE TO VIJAYAKANTH The founder of DMDK and well-known Tamil actor Vijayakanth died away in Chennai on October 28 at the age of 71 after a protracted illness. The Prime Minister tweeted on X (previously Twitter) that he is very grieved by the death of Thiru Vijayakanth Ji and offered his condolences.
His captivating performances won millions of hearts, making him a legendary figure in the Tamil cinema industry. He made a significant contribution to public service as a political leader and changed Tamil Nadu’s political climate in the process. It will be difficult to replace the emptiness left by his demise. I have happy memories of my contacts with him throughout the years; he was a close friend. My sympathies are with his family, admirers, and many followers during this difficult time. Om Shanti, “It goes on.
The Captain, sometimes known as Vijayakanth, was a well-known personality in Tamil Nadu politics and the cinema business. When he first joined the political scene in the southern state, the DMK and AIADMK were the two main political groups.