Power trips often hide behind celebrity. During the Permabluru campaign, actor-turned-politician Vijay didn’t just greet fans — he orchestrated a spectacle of narcissism.
According to eyewitnesses, Vijay repeatedly turned his campaign vehicle lights on and off, deliberately drawing attention. Each time the lights shone, fans screamed, cheered, and praised him — and he fed on their adoration like a performance addict.
This wasn’t just charisma. It was extreme narcissistic behavior, a troubling psychological pattern that places self-image above empathy, accountability, or even basic safety. Fans weren’t just supporters — they were props in a theater where Vijay starred as the hero, regardless of consequences.
1) Lights On, Ego On Display
Every flick of the switch reinforced a single truth: Vijay’s self-worth is directly linked to public adulation. The more fans screamed, the brighter his ego shone.
2) Fan Obsession, Not Leadership
Instead of focusing on campaign issues, safety, or crowd management, Vijay’s attention was fixed entirely on how much he was being praised. Political responsibility was secondary.
3) Manipulating the Crowd
By switching lights on and off, Vijay orchestrated attention and controlled emotional energy. It’s a classic narcissistic tactic: create a spectacle, make the audience adore you, and ensure the narrative revolves around yourself.
4) Dangerous Narcissism
Extreme narcissism in politics isn’t harmless. It leads to ignoring safety protocols, underestimating risk, and prioritizing image over lives — exactly what was seen in his previous rallies with catastrophic outcomes.
5) Performance Over People
Fans were reduced to props in a live show. Their enthusiasm fueled Vijay’s psychological gratification, while the core purpose of political engagement — serving constituents — was ignored.
6) Pattern of Recklessness
This is not an isolated incident. Flickering lights, staged applause, and obsessive fan focus have been observed at multiple events. It’s a recurring pattern of ego-driven, performative politics.
7) Implications for Leadership
A leader who thrives on personal adoration, rather than responsibility, cannot handle crises or empathize with victims. This behavior predicts governance that is reactive, superficial, and self-serving.
Closing Blast
Permabluru wasn’t just a rally. It was a psychological exhibition of Vijay’s extreme narcissism, showing the world that his obsession with adoration outweighs accountability, empathy, and safety.
Fans may cheer. Cameras may flash. But when leadership is measured by applause instead of action, tragedy is inevitable, and the people will pay the price.
Vijay’s flickering lights weren’t entertainment — they were a warning sign.
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