The Madras High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by DMK president and former Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin challenging the election victory of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate V. S. Babu from the Kolathur Assembly constituency in the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections. Stalin had approached the court seeking the cancellation of Babu’s...
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’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...
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...
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...
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...
In a significant political moment for Tamil Nadu, actor-turned-politician Vijay used his maiden speech in the Legislative Assembly to launch a strong attack on the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), accusing the government of failing to address corruption and administrative inefficiencies. The speech marked an important milestone in Vijay’s political journey and offered a glimpse...
As opposition parties gather for a crucial INDIA bloc meeting aimed at strengthening coordination ahead of upcoming political battles, actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has chosen to stay away from the discussions. The decision has sparked political debate, particularly because TVK has emerged as one of the most closely watched new political...
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),...
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...