Vijay-led TVK alliance officially named Secular Social Justice Victory - The Times of India

**Vijay‑led TVK alliance officially named “Secular Social Justice Victory”**

The Tamil Nadu political landscape witnessed a formal rebranding on Thursday as the coalition led by former chief minister Vijay’s Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (TVK) and the Indian National Congress announced its official name: **Secular Social Justice Victory (SSJV)**. The decision, reported by *The Times of India* and *India Today*, was unveiled during a press conference in Chennai where Vijay, who also serves as the state’s chief minister, emphasized the alliance’s commitment to “inclusive development and the protection of minority rights.” The new moniker replaces earlier references to the “TVK‑Congress alliance,” signaling an effort to broaden its appeal ahead of the 2026 state assembly elections.

The naming ceremony was followed by an alliance meeting chaired by CM Vijay, attended by senior leaders from both parties, including Congress president K. Anbazhagan and TVK chief strategist R. Mohan. According to *ThePrint*, the gathering focused on seat‑sharing negotiations, joint campaign strategies, and the rollout of a common manifesto anchored on secularism, social welfare, and employment generation. However, the event was marked by the notable absence of representatives from the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM), both of which announced a boycott citing “policy disagreements” and concerns over the alliance’s direction.

The left parties’ boycott underscores growing fissures within the anti‑BJP front in Tamil Nadu. *The New Indian Express* reported that the CPI and CPM, historically allies of the Congress in the state, are wary of the alliance’s emphasis on identity‑based politics and fear marginalisation of leftist agendas. Simultaneously, internal tensions surfaced within the Congress camp, with senior leaders reportedly at odds over candidate selection, as highlighted by the *Deccan Chronicle*. Despite these challenges, Vijay reiterated that the SSJV will move forward as a “unified force for secularism and social justice,” aiming to present a credible alternative to the ruling party in the upcoming polls.