Sun Sep 14 16:00:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the statement by P. Shanmugam, the Tamil Nadu State Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), regarding actor Vijay’s recent political entry:
**News Article:**
**CPI(M) Leader Slams Vijay’s “Sacrifice” Claim, Cites Communist Leaders’ History of Service**
Chennai: P. Shanmugam, the Tamil Nadu State Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)), has criticized actor Vijay’s recent remarks about entering politics, stating that Vijay framed his entry into politics as a personal sacrifice and not a necessity for wealth. Shanmugam said Vijay’s statement was amplified by news outlets.
In a statement released on [Date – assumed based on the current date], Shanmugam highlighted the long and selfless service of prominent communist leaders such as E.M.S. Namboodiripad, Jyoti Basu, and others, who served as Chief Ministers for decades. He emphasized that these leaders, including general secretaries like E.M.S., P. Sundarayya, and Harkishan Singh Surjeet, dedicated their lives to public service without seeking personal financial gain and even donated family assets to the party.
“These leaders dedicated 60-70 years to serving the people and no enemy can accuse them of using their positions to earn money,” Shanmugam asserted. He further added that the sacrifice of communist leaders and cadre extends beyond just abstaining from wealth. “Sacrificing everything – body, property, and soul – is what communist politics is about, not just not earning money,” he stated.
Shanmugam concluded by urging Vijay to study history, particularly the lives of communist leaders, to understand the true meaning of sacrifice for the welfare of the people.
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