The term mobocracy refers to a situation where the will of the crowd or mass frenzy dictates decisions, rather than democratic institutions, laws, or rational debate. In a mobocracy, leaders gain influence by fueling emotions, mobilizing fan bases, and leveraging popular sentiment, sometimes bypassing institutional checks and balances.
In the context of Tamil Nadu politics, film stars like MGR, Rajinikanth, and now Vijay are often described as mobocratic figures because of their cult-like following. Their immense fan base can transform into political capital, where emotional loyalty and mass mobilisation outweigh conventional political organisation or ideology.
Thus, mobocracy highlights the risks of personality-driven politics where popularity among masses dominates over institutional democracy.
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