India, April 7 -- Actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is contesting solo in the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly election, which is being held in a single phase on April 23. From the beginning, Vijay has maintained that this poll is not just an election but a "democratic battle".

Vijay is contesting from two seats - Perambur and Trichy East - in the upcoming polls. TVK is also contesting the assembly election in Puducherry.

The TVK chief has made it clear that his party will not 'compromise' on its stance for 'secular social justice principles', asserting that he will lead the government if voted to power.

TVK general secretary Aadhav Arjuna also defended the party's decision to contest solo in the election, highlighting that...