Tirunelveli, Oct. 3 -- Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Speaker M Appavu launched a sharp attack against actor-turned-politician Vijay, alleging that the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief had entered politics only after striking a "political contract" with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Addressing reporters in Tirunelveli on Friday, Appavu said, "Vijay has not started his party out of his own conviction. Just as he signed contracts to act in films, he has signed an agreement with Amit Shah to act in politics. He is performing according to that deal. Whatever good or bad comes out of it, those who made him do it must take responsibility."

Referring to the September 27 stampede incident in Karur, the Speaker alleged that Vijay's delayed...