New Trend Begins in Tamil Politics

In Tamil Nadu politics, it is a long-standing tradition for leaders to be addressed with special titles by their supporters. Leaders like J. Jayalalithaa were fondly called “Amma”, C. N. Annadurai as “Anna,” M. Karunanidhi as “Kalaignar” and M. G. Ramachandran as “Puratchi Thalaivar”.

Continuing this tradition, Vijay, leader of the TVK party, calling himself “Mama” has become a topic of discussion in political circles. Meanwhile, it is also noted that former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is affectionately called “Mama” by his supporters.