The political relationship between the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government in Tamil Nadu has come under strain after the CPI(M) demanded action against Chief Secretary M. Sai Kumar over controversial administrative directions concerning student participation in political protests. The Left party has questioned Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay over...
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced that his government will abandon the proposed greenfield airport project at Parandur, bringing a major policy shift to Chennai’s long-pending plans for a second airport. The decision, announced in the state Assembly, has triggered a political confrontation, with the opposition DMK accusing the government of undermining...
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s government has completed its first 100 days in office, marking an unusual political experiment in a state known for its deeply established administrative systems and long-standing political traditions. The milestone has prompted a closer examination of whether the new administration is beginning to establish a distinct model of...
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is set to formally launch a major welfare initiative under which eligible newborn children delivered at government hospitals across the state will receive a one-gram gold ring. The scheme, known as the Thaaimaaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam, has been allocated an annual budget of ₹755.83 crore and is scheduled...
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the political party led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, has reiterated its demand for the complete scrapping of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), urging the Tamil Nadu government to maintain a firm and uncompromising position on the medical entrance examination. The party’s latest stand comes amid the continuing political and public...
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay marked his maiden official visit to Perambur by inaugurating and launching a series of major development projects aimed at improving civic infrastructure, public services, and the overall quality of life for residents. The visit was seen as an important milestone for the government, reflecting its commitment to accelerating development across...
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin received a warm welcome during his first official visit to Karur district after assuming office, where he delivered an emotional address highlighting the close bond between the people of Karur and his family. Speaking at a public event, Stalin referred to the residents as the “children of our sisters,”...
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Thursday unanimously adopted a resolution opposing the proposed Mekedatu Dam project in Karnataka, reiterating the state’s long-standing concerns that the project could adversely affect water availability in the Cauvery basin and threaten the interests of farmers and residents dependent on the river. The resolution reflects Tamil Nadu’s firm position...
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M. K. Stalin has urged party workers and leaders to maintain restraint and avoid aggressive criticism following the decision of alliance partners VCK and IUML to participate in the government led by TVK. The appeal comes amid growing political debate within Tamil Nadu’s opposition and alliance circles, where...
Tamil Nadu’s evolving political landscape has entered another phase of uncertainty after the Communist Party of India (Marxist), or CPI(M), issued a sharp warning to Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay over any possible political accommodation with rebel factions of the AIADMK. The development has sparked fresh speculation over the stability and future direction of the...