India, May 5 -- Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday congratulated Tamil Nadu leader and actor Vijay for his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)'s big victory in its maiden contest in the southern state. Gandhi said that Tamil Nadu's favouring Vijay's party was a reflection of the "rising voice of youth".

"I spoke to Thiru Vijay and congratulated him on TVK's spectacular result. This mandate reflects the rising voice of youth which cannot, and will not, be ignored," Gandhi said in a tweet, while also thanking Congress workers their campaign in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Follow live updates on election here.

"I reiterate that the Congress party will continue to protect and serve the people of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry," he concluded.

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