Vijay got widespread praise for his brilliant performance at Tamil Nadu assembly election rally when the motorcycle accident took place with a couple who fell while he was performing as their first vehicle on the road.
The incident occurred during Vijay’s campaign for the state assembly elections when his political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) was being formed. The number of the crowd grew and it was apparent that the common people saw the popular one in the front.
At the rally, a couple on a motorcycle lost balance and fell on the road, and both were injured, eyewitnesses said they heard. Vijay came in to speak to his supporters from his campaign vehicle where he was speaking to his supporters at the time of taking the stage.
Vijay immediately ceased his rally and told his crew to stop the vehicle. He rushed down and met the injured couple with a straight face and was concerned for their health. People said that he met them, talked to them and gave them medical care very soon.
Vijay also asked his team and local supporters to respond quickly so as to ensure the injured people could be taken down safely. Fast response was just enough to keep the confusion relatively small and ensure that the couple were taken to the hospital and treated when it was happening.
That gesture received widespread attention on social media as many users watched video clips and pictures of the encounter play out via social media. Vijay's tender side was noticed by some users who acknowledged that his empathy on social media while he was campaigning too as well as his political career for years and in fact he took the importance of human life and other people’s well being into mind; they praised him on Twitter to show that he has his heart with care, or rather not as he has always shown that he cares; he is very sensitive at times with that compassion and presence of mind.
Political observers say such actions have become very popular among voters in Tamil Nadu, where movie stars entering politics often command vast support and the people of Tamil Nadu might expect from them. And Vijay’s quick intervention also made him a person who is approachable and empathetic.
The rally resumed after the situation calmed down as Vijay continued his campaign. But the incident has been one of the dominant talking points that has eclipsed the political message of the event.
With Tamil Nadu on its way to elections, Vijay and his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Party are actively campaigning for voters from all segments. And in the years to come such moments will shape public opinion and influence the way people will view his political career.
