VIDEO: TVK cadre swims through sewage canal for 3 km just to catch a glimpse of Vijay

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Kanyakumari: During a campaign tour in Kanyakumari, an incident involving a party cadre who swam through a sewage canal for three kilometers just to catch a glimpse of TVK leader Vijay has caused widespread astonishment. The bizarre occurrence took place while Vijay was actively canvassing for votes in the district ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.

The incident unfolded as TVK leader Vijay was traveling by road from Thoothukudi to Kanyakumari. It was during this journey that the cadre attempted to meet him by swimming through a sewage canal. Visuals of the incident have been widely circulated across social media platforms, sparking conversations about the cadre’s intense devotion to the leader. [ video courtesy: Spark]

When a reporter questioned TV cadre Saran from Achankulam area in the district, he shockingly said he doesn’t mind even if he dies in his effort to see Vijay.[ video courtesy: Reporter news channel, Kerala]<

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Similarly, at the Mahadhanapuram roundabout in Kanyakumari, Vijay unexpectedly dismounted and proceeded to cycle around the roundabout. Whistling continuously, Vijay canvassed for votes while riding his bicycle. A moment of commotion ensued when TVK cadres, eager to catch a glimpse of Vijay, broke through the barricades.

Vijay campaign for Tamil Nadu election 2026

On April 12, 2026, Vijay undertook a tour of Kanyakumari to campaign in support of his party’s candidates. The massive crowds that gathered there left the TVK cadres in high spirits. The incident has since become a talking point, highlighting the lengths to which some supporters are willing to go for a glimpse of their leader.

Election campaigning for the Legislative Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu has intensified. Amidst a four-way contest involving the DMK, AIADMK, TVK, and Naam Tamilar Katchi, leaders of various political parties are conducting vigorous campaigns across the entire state. TVK leader Vijay—who is making his electoral debut—is also touring every district across Tamil Nadu to campaign in support of his party’s candidates.