Introduction:
DMDK leader Vijayakanth, who was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai, has passed away. This morning, the DMDK headquarters had announced that Vijayakanth had covid-19 infection, and was breathing with the help of a ventilator.
It is to be noted that DMDK leader Vijayakanth has been a flag-bearer in the film industry, and has since established a foothold in politics, and held the post of leader of the opposition.
Vijayakanth
He was a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from 2006 to 2016, and leader of the opposition in the Assembly from 2011 to 2016.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences in a post on X, saying that his “close friend” Vijayakanth’s passing leaves a “void that will be hard to fill”.
About his career:
Vijayakanth’s journey in the public eye has been marked by his successful career in the film industry, where he acted in 154 movies, and his subsequent foray into politics.
He founded the DMDK and served as a Member of Legislative Assembly twice, representing the constituencies of Virudhachalam and Rishivandiyam. His political career peaked when he became the Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from 2011 to 2016.
In recent years, Vijayakanth’s health has been a concern, leading him to step back from active political engagement.
