Ask parents to vote in elections without accepting bribe: Actor Vijay tells students

Popular Tamil film actor Vijay, amidst speculation that he may make an electoral debut, on Saturday urged students to ask their parents to vote in elections without accepting bribes and see the transformation for themselves.

His passionate appeal appeared to have earned the appreciation from Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare and Sports Development Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin.

“He has said a good thing. What’s your problem,” Udhayanidhi shot back when reporters sought for his reaction to Vijay’s appeal.

Asked about the actor’s debut into politics, the Minister said anyone has a right to enter the political arena.

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thol Thirumavalavan, an ally of the ruling DMK, welcomed the actor’s request to students to acquire knowledge on the social reformers.

Felicitating toppers of Classes 10 and 12 from the state at a function in Neelangarai here, Vijay said: “Ask your parents to vote without accepting bribe during the elections. Try, you may succeed and see the change.”

The students who will soon become first-time voters should realise the merits of electing a leader without accepting cash for votes. “When this happens, your education becomes complete,” he said.