Chennai, May 22

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) of Tamil super star turned politician, Vijay is mulling to apply for Cricket bat ,Whistle,Mike as its election symbol which is a symbol available from 190 free symbols of the Election Commission of India (ECI).

According to ECI rules, the process for applying for the symbol will begin on November 5, six months before the term of the incumbent government ends (May 6, 2026).

The party leadership has reportedly placed four key criteria to be used as the symbol. According to party sources, the symbol must must resonate with the sentiments of the masses. The symbol ,according to TVK leaders can have a link to popular films featuring Vijay, it should not resemble any other free symbol, and it should be easy to take to the masses even after the campaign formally ends 36 hours before polling.

A party leader said that an election symbol was not just a visual identifier but a tool to extend the message of the party to the people.

The party leader said that it should be relatable and easy to remember.

It is to be noted that Vijay’s TVK, a registered but unrecognised political party, is planning to apply for a common election symbol ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, as per the provisions laid down by the ECI.

Party sources saud that cricket bat as a symbol could strike an instant chord with them.

A mike on the other hand could signify Vijay’s voice reaching out to the people.

TVK leaders also said that the ring and diamond also hold symbolic value – the ring for unity and continuity, and the diamond for strength and value.

Party functionaries said a symbol like whistle, which had already featured prominently in Vijay’s fan clubs and past campaigns (referenc to his film Bigil), was considered but was not favoured unanimously.

Applicant parties can also propose new symbols, along with their designs, for consideration.

Accordingly, TVK leaders are actively engaged in designing new symbols to propose to the ECI, sources added.

The final decision, of course, rests with Vijay. He will consult with senior state-level functionaries and weigh the pros and cons of each suggested symbol before making a final choice.