Keralam actor Devan set to join Vijay’s TVK after BJP exit

Actor S Devan, a former Kerala state vice-president of the BJP, has recently announced his decision to join the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party. The actor recently resigned from his position within the BJP and informed reporters of his move in a public event. TVK representatives met with Devan two days prior to his announcement and invited him to join their party.

Following this, a video conference took place between the two parties, leading Devan to accept the invitation to join TVK. A formal announcement is expected after a meeting with TVK leaders in Tamil Nadu on September 10. Devan was offered the position of state president within the TVK party, and further discussions will be held during this meeting.

Devan expressed that during his student days, he actively participated in the Congress and its student wing, the Kerala Students Union (KSU). He revealed that he formed his own party, the Kerala People’s Party, in 2004, which was later renamed the Nava Kerala People’s Party. The actor also alleged that the BJP had failed to bring about the necessary changes in the existing political system in Kerala, stating that people desire a change.

Devan began his political career by founding the Kerala People’s Party, which was subsequently merged with the BJP in 2021, after which he was appointed as the party’s state vice-president. After leaving the BJP, Devan claimed he was not receiving sufficient "space" to effectively function within the party.