Chennai, Jan. 26 -- TVK chief Vijay on Sunday accused the ruling DMK and opposition AIADMK of corruption, saying they are "two sides of the same coin" and framed the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections as a "democratic battle".

"What is going to happen now is not just an election; it is a democratic battle. You are the commanders who are going to lead this democratic battle," Vijay told a gathering of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) cadres in Mamallapuram.

The actor-turned-politician declared that only TVK has the guts and attitude to take on the "evil force" that is ruling right now and the "corrupt force"' that has previously governed the state. Vijay has maintained corruption as a central poll plank of the TVK.

"Whether it is this...