Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor-turned-politician Vijay met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and raised concerns regarding the contentious Mekedatu balancing reservoir project proposed by Karnataka on the Cauvery River. The meeting, which has drawn significant political attention in both Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, highlighted the continuing tensions surrounding inter-state water sharing...
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...
Tamil Nadu’s new political landscape under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay witnessed a turbulent and closely watched opening week, defined by decisive administrative actions, controversial appointments, swift policy reversals, and unexpected political realignments inside the state legislature. From the very first day after taking oath, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government moved with unusual speed,...
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...
In a major policy decision aimed at strengthening public welfare and regulating alcohol accessibility, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 state-run TASMAC liquor outlets located near schools, educational institutions, bus stations, and places of worship across the state. The move, announced shortly after Vijay assumed office as chief...
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...
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...
A tragic incident occurred as a 33-year-old supporter of Tamil actor and politician Vijay passed away while traveling to attend the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) mega state conference in Madurai. The deceased, identified as Prabhakaran from Chennai, had left with friends late Wednesday night in a van to participate in the major political event. According...