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Vijay’s film ''Sarkar'' (2018), which portrayed criticism of government welfare schemes, had previously generated political controversy and debate in Tamil Nadu.[{{cite news |title=Sarkar controversy: Let people decide on freebies |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/sarkar-controversy-let-people-decide-on-if-they-want-freebies-or-not-tn-minister-says/articleshow/66546700.cms |work=The Times of India |date=]November 2018}} |
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Vijay’s film ''Sarkar'' (2018), which portrayed criticism of government welfare schemes, had previously generated political controversy and debate in Tamil Nadu.[{{cite news |last=Kumar |first=K. Sambath |date=Nov 08, 2018 |title=Sarkar controversy: Let people decide on freebies |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/sarkar-controversy-let-people-decide-on-if-they-want-freebies-or-not-tn-minister-says/articleshow/66546700.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=Apr 19, 2026}}] |
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In 2026, Vijay’s political manifesto, which included welfare measures such as free LPG cylinders and financial assistance, drew attention amid broader discussions on “freebie” politics in the state.[{{cite news |title=Cash, health cover, LPG ... : TVK's Vijay joins freebie bandwagon |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/vijay-promises-free-lpg-doles-wedding-gold/articleshow/130318042.cms |work=The Times of India |date=]April 2026}} |
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In 2026, Vijay’s political manifesto, which included welfare measures such as free LPG cylinders and financial assistance, drew attention amid broader discussions on “freebie” politics in the state.[{{cite news |title=Cash, health cover, LPG ... : TVK's Vijay joins freebie bandwagon |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/vijay-promises-free-lpg-doles-wedding-gold/articleshow/130318042.cms |work=The Times of India |date=Apr 17, 2026 |access-date=Apr 19, 2026}}] |