Shobha De Defends Vijay: Give Politics Newcomer a Chance
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In a robust defense of Tamil Nadu’s rising political star Vijay, author Shobha De calls for fairness in assessing his credentials. Fresh from leading TVK to top the assembly polls with 108 seats, Vijay’s surge has ignited debates on celebrity politicians.
De, in forthright remarks, tackled the experience narrative head-on: ‘Politics isn’t a club for veterans only. Vijay’s youth appeal—especially from Gen-Z—catapulted his party to prominence. That’s no small victory.’ She advocated patience, arguing that true leaders emerge through trial.
Echoing Tamil Nadu’s cinematic-political synergy, De spotlighted Jayalalithaa’s trajectory: ‘She started without a playbook but scripted history. Why deny Vijay that canvas?’ The region’s love affair with movie stars, from yesteryears’ legends to today’s hopefuls, underscores this cultural quirk.
TVK’s shortfall of 10 seats from majority hasn’t dimmed optimism. De warns against snap judgments: ‘Democracy thrives on opportunities for all. Let Vijay’s vision for the state take shape.’
This endorsement arrives as alliances loom, potentially vaulting TVK to governance. De’s stance challenges cynics, reminding that bold entries often herald progress in a democracy craving change.
