Actor Vijay’s recent visit to the residence of Ajithkumar — a young man who tragically died in police custody in sivaganga district — has garnered widespread attention. Vijay paid floral tributes at Ajithkumar’s portrait, spent time with the grieving family, and offered his heartfelt condolences. In a humane gesture, he also donated Rs. 2 lakhs to support the bereaved family. Many praised the actor for his show of solidarity with victims of police brutality, especially in the emotionally charged backdrop of custodial deaths. For his growing fanbase and political followers, this moment was seen as a reaffirmation of his public commitment to justice and compassion.
However, the gesture has also sparked sharp criticism from several corners, particularly on social media. netizens quickly unearthed an older incident from his political rally where two of Vijay’s ardent fans died in a tragic road accident while trying to attend his event. Critics highlighted the glaring absence of any response or condolences from Vijay at that time, not even a phone call to the grieving families.
The contrast between his silence in that incident and his recent publicized condolence visit has raised eyebrows, with many accusing him of selective empathy. social media is now rife with debates questioning whether his visit was motivated more by political optics than genuine concern.
This latest backlash adds to the controversies already circling Vijay’s political ambitions. He's been previously criticized for keeping a visible distance from his own family while displaying public warmth towards actress Trisha, fueling rumors about his personal priorities. With critics painting him as emotionally inconsistent and politically calculating, these recurring controversies could dent the clean, people-first image he’s trying to build. While his admirers continue to rally behind him, incidents like these cast a shadow on the authenticity of his public gestures and raise doubts about the direction and values of his budding political career.
However, the gesture has also sparked sharp criticism from several corners, particularly on social media. netizens quickly unearthed an older incident from his political rally where two of Vijay’s ardent fans died in a tragic road accident while trying to attend his event. Critics highlighted the glaring absence of any response or condolences from Vijay at that time, not even a phone call to the grieving families.
The contrast between his silence in that incident and his recent publicized condolence visit has raised eyebrows, with many accusing him of selective empathy. social media is now rife with debates questioning whether his visit was motivated more by political optics than genuine concern.This latest backlash adds to the controversies already circling Vijay’s political ambitions. He's been previously criticized for keeping a visible distance from his own family while displaying public warmth towards actress Trisha, fueling rumors about his personal priorities. With critics painting him as emotionally inconsistent and politically calculating, these recurring controversies could dent the clean, people-first image he’s trying to build. While his admirers continue to rally behind him, incidents like these cast a shadow on the authenticity of his public gestures and raise doubts about the direction and values of his budding political career.
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