Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his intervention in the escalating dispute over Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu reservoir project, questioning the Centre’s position on whether the neighbouring state requires the consent of downstream states before proceeding with the plan. In his letter to the Prime Minister, Vijay...
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’s political landscape witnessed a significant development as the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) came together to strongly oppose the proposed parliamentary delimitation exercise. Despite being political rivals in the state, both parties expressed common concerns that the proposed changes could adversely affect the political representation of...
Actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay has once again drawn nationwide attention after a video of his speech on corruption and governance went viral across social media platforms. Speaking at a public gathering in Tamil Nadu, Vijay strongly criticized the culture of bribery and middlemen in government administration, promising that a transparent political...
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu president Nainar Nagenthran on Tuesday expressed shock over an alleged incident in Salem district involving a functionary of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), who was accused of threatening officials with a knife over the selection of workers for the VB-G RAM G rural employment programme. According to reports, the TVK...
The Supreme Court has expressed strong reservations over an attempt by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) to seek judicial intervention against political speeches delivered by actor-turned-politician Vijay and leaders of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). During the hearing, the apex court observed that political criticism and public debate are integral to a healthy democracy and...
A court in Tamil Nadu has granted bail to a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) legislator in a defamation case arising from controversial remarks allegedly made against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay. The order provides temporary relief to the MLA while the legal proceedings continue, in what has become another closely watched political and legal development...
A fresh political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after serious allegations of horse-trading surfaced between the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and the opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). The dispute has intensified the state’s political atmosphere, with both parties accusing each other of attempting to lure legislators and manipulate the balance of power in...
A fresh political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after the arrest of an individual allegedly carrying ₹3.5 crore in cash, triggering a fierce exchange of accusations between the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). The incident has intensified the state’s already charged political atmosphere, with both parties accusing each other...
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has suffered another significant setback after senior party leader and former minister M. Vijayabhaskar announced his resignation as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Tamil Nadu. The development comes at a crucial time for the opposition party as it seeks to strengthen its political position...