'Deeply Committed To Public Service': PM Modi, TN Leaders Mourn Demise Of Actor-Politician Vijayakanth

BJP leader Khushbu Sundar who shared a screen space with Vijayakanth in several movies mourned Vijayakanth's passing and described him as someone who 'truly deserved more"

Vijayakanth started a party of his own, DMDK, and went on to become the Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu assembly for a period from 2011. 

Source : X/@NarendraModi

Several political leaders and celebrities of Tamil Nadu took to social media to share their condolences to the family and fans of Vijayakanth, the founder and chief of DMDK, who succumbed to COVID-19 after being hospitalized in Chennai on Thursday. In the realm of actors turned politicians, Vijayakanth, following the footsteps of MGR, stood out as one who attained a noteworthy level of success in the political arena. He started a party of his own, DMDK, and went on to become the Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu assembly for a period from 2011. 

Taking to X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Extremely saddened by the passing away of Thiru Vijayakanth Ji. A legend of the Tamil film world, his charismatic performances captured the hearts of millions. As a political leader, he was deeply committed to public service, leaving a lasting impact on Tamil Nadu’s political landscape. His passing leaves a void that will be hard to fill. He was a close friend and I fondly recall my interactions with him over the years. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with his family, fans and numerous followers. Om Shanti."

 

Extremely saddened by the passing away of Thiru Vijayakanth Ji. A legend of the Tamil film world, his charismatic performances captured the hearts of millions. As a political leader, he was deeply committed to public service, leaving a lasting impact on Tamil Nadu’s political… pic.twitter.com/di0ZUfUVWo

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 28, 2023

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami conveyed his condolences to Vijayakanth's family member. He said, "I am deeply saddened to learn that Mr. Vijayakanth, President of DMDK, former Leader of Opposition and dear brother passed away due to ill health. I convey my deepest condolences to the bereaved Mrs. Premalatha Vijayakanth, wife and DMDK General Secretary, her family and her party members. I pray that the soul of Mr. Vijayakanth, who has done many active works in public life and in the field of art, and is affectionately known as Captain by the people, rests in peace @iVijayakant."

தேசிய முற்போக்கு திராவிட கழக நிறுவனத் தலைவரும், முன்னாள் எதிர்க்கட்சித் தலைவரும், அன்பு சகோதரருமான திரு.விஜயகாந்த அவர்கள் உடல்நலக்குறைவு காரணமாக காலமானார் என்ற செய்தியறிந்து மிகுந்த மனவேதனை அடைந்தேன். அவரை இழந்துவாடும் அன்னாரது மனைவியும் தேமுதிக பொதுச்செயலாளருமான மரியாதைக்குரிய…

— Edappadi K Palaniswami (@EPSTamilNadu) December 28, 2023

 

 

Former Health Minister Vijayabaskar said, "DMDK President Mr. #விஜயகாந்த் The news of his passing away in hospital is deeply saddening. The hope that 'he will be treated for his illness and recover anyway' has also disappeared today. I offer my deepest condolences and condolences to his bereaved family, DMK workers and his fans. #RIP Captain #Vijayakanth 🙏🏿"

தே.மு.தி.க தலைவர் திரு. #விஜயகாந்த் அவர்கள் மருத்துவமனையில் காலமானார் என்ற செய்தி மிகுந்த வருத்தமளிக்கிறது.

'உடல்நலக்குறைவால் சிகிச்சை பெற்று, எப்படியும் உடல் நலம் தேறி மீண்டு வருவார்' என்ற நம்பிக்கையும் இன்று சேர்ந்தே மறைந்து விட்டது.

ஆற்றொண்ணா துயரத்தில் வாடும் அவரது… pic.twitter.com/8EJhgCIBny

— Dr C Vijayabaskar (@Vijayabaskarofl) December 28, 2023

BJP leader Khushbu Sundar said, "We have lost a gem. A man with a golden heart. A man who truly deserved a lot more. Our beloved Captain, our Vijaykanth. Sir, hope you are finally at peace. Deepest condolences to his family, fans and devoted party workers. 
Om Shanthi. 🙏🙏🙏😭😭😭😭"

 

We have lost a gem. A man with a golden heart. A man who truly deserved a lot more. Our beloved Captain, our Vijaykanth. Sir, hope you are finally at peace. Deepest condolences to his family, fans and devoted party workers.
Om Shanthi. 🙏🙏🙏😭😭😭😭
#RIPVijaykanth… pic.twitter.com/TugRlIrkO8

— KhushbuSundar (@khushsundar) December 28, 2023

 

Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai said that Vijayanth was a gentleman who quenched the hunger of poor workers. He said, "Deeply saddened and saddened to hear of the passing away of DMDK leader, respected Captain Vijayakanth. Born in south Tamil Nadu, he is proud to have built the South Indian film industry. A gentleman who quenched the hunger of the poor workers. A wonderful artist who is loved by Tamil people all over the world."