Tamil Nadu politics witnessed dramatic developments ahead of the crucial floor test faced by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in the state Assembly, as a section of rebel AIADMK legislators openly extended support to the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government despite warnings from the party leadership regarding the anti-defection law. The political showdown has...
A senior functionary associated with Vijay’s political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has been arrested in Tamil Nadu in connection with an alleged financial fraud estimated at nearly ₹25 crore. The arrest has triggered fresh political controversy in the state at a time when TVK continues to remain under intense public and political scrutiny following...
Tamil actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay, popularly known as “Thalapathy” Vijay, officially took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in a historic political development that has reshaped the state’s political landscape. The swearing-in ceremony, held at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, marked the beginning of a new administration led by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK),...
The political uncertainty surrounding government formation in Tamil Nadu intensified dramatically after a controversy erupted between actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) over an alleged letter of support submitted to the Governor. The dispute has added another layer of tension to an already volatile post-election scenario in the...
Tamil Nadu continues to witness intense political uncertainty after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar refrained from inviting actor-turned-politician Vijay and his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), to form the government despite the party emerging as the single-largest force in the state Assembly elections. The unfolding constitutional and political deadlock has triggered sharp reactions from opposition parties,...
The Madras High Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Tamil Nadu police over its handling of the Karur rally stampede that left 41 people dead. The court expressed strong dissatisfaction at the lack of accountability and investigation, remarking that actor-politician Vijay, who had addressed the event, “fled the scene” and “vanished” instead of...
A massive political rally organized by actor-politician Vijay’s party, Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in Karur turned into a tragedy on Friday evening after a sudden crowd surge triggered a stampede-like situation. According to official figures, at least 10 people lost their lives, while more than 30 others were rushed to hospitals with injuries. How the...
Nagapattinam: Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Vijay on Saturday criticized the ruling DMK government for imposing multiple restrictions on his political rallies, questioning why similar conditions are not enforced during visits of the Prime Minister or Home Minister. Speaking at a massive rally in Puthur, he alleged that the government disrupted power supplies...
National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Chandrapuram Ponnusamy (CP) Radhakrishnan has been elected as the 15th Vice President of India after winning the vice-presidential election held on Tuesday. He defeated the joint Opposition candidate, former Supreme Court judge B. Sudershan Reddy, in a high-stakes contest. According to Rajya Sabha General Secretary PC Modi, the NDA nominee...
Madurai: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and popular actor Vijay launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), urging its complete abolition in Tamil Nadu. Speaking at a massive rally in Madurai, Vijay said, “Because of your stubbornness, you continue to impose NEET on Tamil Nadu....