Tamil superstar-turned-politician Vijay unveils party flag

Chennai, Aug 21 (IANS) Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay unveiled the flag of his newly-founded political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) at the party headquarters in Panaiyur, Chennai on Thursday. Vijay gave a brief speech after unveiling the yellow and red flag featuring two tuskers and a Vaagai flower surrounded by stars.During the Sangam period, Tamil kings used to wear garlands made of Vaagai flowers to symbolise victory.In his speech Vijay said, “Our flag will become the symbol of our state. Along with the flag we are introducing our party anthem also. Our flag will flutter across the country and Tamil Nadu will be better from now on. Victory is certain.”The General Secretary of the party and former Puducherry MLA, Bussy Anand welcomed the gathering.The TVK was launched in February and this was its first public programme.Vijay’s entry into