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101 clusters · 120 sources · 76 days · First seen 3 months ago · Last updated 3 days ago

Categories: POLITICS · CULTURE

Tamil Nadu tension: bail, defection, anti‑corruption

Entities: AIADMK · Tamil Nadu · Edappadi K. Palaniswami · Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly · J. C. D. Prabhakar

Overview

Since taking oath on 16 July, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has intensified an anti‑corruption drive, warned that any minister caught taking bribes will be dismissed and ordered that no one be shielded in custodial‑death cases. He opened a cabinet meeting, launched a new ration scheme and, alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inauguration of state projects worth over ₹5,650 crore, ordered a temporary drone ban for the Zanzibar president’s visit and issued a heat‑wave alert. Police seized senior editor Vijayan’s phone in a probe into an alleged Rs 35 crore bribe, prompting journalist unions and the DMK to condemn the action as an attack on press freedom. Vijay is now preparing a national coalition that would exclude both Congress and BJP, holding talks with regional leaders such as Jagan Mohan Reddy and Mamata Banerjee. The move coincides with a split in the opposition, as twenty MPs left the Nationalist CPI to join Banerjee’s breakaway faction. On 20 July, DMK MLA G. V. Markandayan was arrested after threatening Vijay in the Assembly. The arrest sparked accusations from DMK leaders MK Stalin and Kanimozhi that the police were targeting opposition figures, while officials also threatened journalists covering the incident. A bail application was admitted and a hearing was set for 22 July. The Judicial Magistrate dismissed both Markandayan’s bail petition and the police’s request for further custody, keeping him in judicial remand until 3 August. The Madras High Court agreed to hear an urgent challenge, with the MLA arguing that his detention violated statutory safeguards. On 22 July, the Chennai Principal Sessions Court granted conditional anticipatory bail to former DMK minister V. Senthilbalaji, ordering him to report twice daily to the Triplicane police station.

Timeline

3 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Tamil Nadu Speaker Schedules Hearing on AIADMK Defection and Disqualification of Four Former MLAs
Tamil Nadu Speaker set a July 30 hearing on a disqualification petition by AIADMK leader Palaniswami after four former MLAs resigned and joined the ruling TVK government.
5 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
DMK Leaders Senthilbalaji and Markandayan Granted Bail by Tamil Nadu Courts
Former DMK minister Senthilbalaji received conditional bail, and DMK MLA Markandayan’s bail plea was advanced as the Madras High Court ordered police to file a response, highlighting ongoing legal challenges to
7 days ago

[POLITICS] 12 sources
Tamil Nadu DMK MLA Markandayan's bail hearing set for July 22
DMK MLA Markandayan, arrested for alleged threat against CM Vijay, faces a bail hearing on July 22; the arrest draws accusations of political targeting from DMK leader Stalin.
9 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Plans New National Political Alliance
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay is planning a new national coalition without Congress or BJP, meeting regional leaders like Jagan Reddy and Akilesh Yadav, while opposition MPs realign amid internal splits.
10 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay Takes Oath, Vows Zero Tolerance for Corruption
C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu chief minister on July 16, 2026, pledging a corruption‑free cabinet and launching new schemes, while PM Modi inaugurated ₹5,650 crore of projects in the state.
11 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Tamil Nadu TVK MLA bribery probe leads to TV anchor's phone seizure
Police seized Puthiya Thalaimurai anchor Vijayan's phone in a probe into a Rs 35 crore bribe alleged against YouTuber Thirunavukarasu to sway TVK MLAs, sparking press‑freedom protests.
11 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu police detain journalist Vijay and seize phone, sparking press‑freedom protest
Tamil Nadu police arrested journalist Vijay, seized his phone and kept him in custody, prompting press‑freedom groups to demand his release and an end to alleged intimidation.
12 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami consolidates party and rejects DMK tie‑up
AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami gains support from rival MLAs, urges grassroots mobilization, and denounces rumors of a DMK tie‑up while criticizing Tamil Nadu's TVK government.
13 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu Law Minister R. Nirmalkumar Denies Horse‑Trading Allegations Against TVK
Tamil Nadu law minister R. Nirmalkumar says TVK leaders join voluntarily, not for money, and rejects horse‑trading claims, while noting weakened opposition parties after elections.
13 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay launches anti‑corruption drive amid political criticism
CM Vijay launched an anti‑corruption drive in Karur and denounced DMK and AIADMK as “combined thieves,” stirring political turmoil in Tamil Nadu.
13 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu Cabinet Approves TVK Government's First Full Budget
Tamil Nadu’s TVK government, led by CM C. Joseph Vijay, secured cabinet approval on 16 July for its first full 2026‑27 budget, to be presented in early August, outlining welfare, infrastructure and industrial‑e
15 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay to Present TVK Education Awards to Board Exam Toppers
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay will host the TVK Education Awards for Class 10 and 12 board exam toppers at a Mahabalipuram hotel in late July or early August, marking the first ceremony under his chief‑minister
17 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay slams DMK as ‘joint thieves’ at Karur rally, unveils welfare scheme
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay denounced DMK as joint thieves at a Karur rally, cited personal losses from the 'Karur incident', and announced the Thaay Maaman Thanga Mothiram welfare scheme and a memorial.
17 days ago

[POLITICS] 11 sources
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay condemns police, accuses DMK over 2025 Karur stampede
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, back in Karur after the 2025 stampede that killed 41, blamed police failure and alleged DMK politicisation, sparking backlash from DMK and AIADMK ahead of a by‑election.
17 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s Karur trip disrupted by suspicious truck, police launch investigation
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s road trip to Karur was halted by a suspicious cargo truck; police inspected the vehicle, identified its owners, and increased security along the route.
17 days ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay grants government jobs to families of Karur stampede victims
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay visited Karur, handing government job letters to 31 families of the 41‑person stampede dead, awarding a Rs 10 lakh compensation and launching a ₹1,700 cr footwear plant.
18 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Tamil Nadu AIADMK faces internal dissent and defections
AIADMK members in Tamil Nadu protest limited representation while several former legislators defect to ruling TVK, facing anti‑defection proceedings.
19 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay cleared to visit Karur after Supreme Court rejects DMK plea
India's Supreme Court rejected a DMK petition to stop Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s Karur visit, noting the CBI probe is ongoing; the state minister accused the DMK of fear and legal incompetence.
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Tamil Nadu government moves on regulator appointments, university V‑C committees and online land registration
Tamil Nadu seeks new TNERC officials, proposes larger university V‑C committees, mandates online land registration from Aug 17, and faces DMK criticism of a minister for using school children in a social‑media‑
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 19 sources
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay visits Karur, hands jobs to stampede victims' families and launches memorial
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay visited Karur, gave job orders to 32 stampede victims' families, announced a memorial, and launched a Rs 1,700 crore footwear plant expected to create 13,500 jobs.
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay Visits Chennai Children Hospital Amid Bribery Allegations
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay inspected Chennai Children Hospital after a viral video alleged bribery and poor conditions, prompting staff dismissals and promises of upgrades.
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Tamil Nadu courts hear cases on religious conversion order, university appointments and election petitions
Tamil Nadu High Court stays a religious conversion order, hears challenges to expanding university vice‑chancellor committees, and orders Finance Minister Mariy Vilsen and five MLAs to reply to election‑pettion
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
AIADMK faces internal dissent as two MLAs skip Palaniswami's meeting
Two senior AIADMK MLAs, S M Sukumar and K C Veeramani, skipped a party meeting in Chennai, citing internal dissent after being reassigned post‑cross‑voting, heightening speculation of a crisis within the Tamil
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Tamil Nadu MLA G Saravanan alleges Rs 30‑100 crore bribe offer from DMK
TVK MLA G Saravanan claims he was offered Rs 30‑100 crore to join the DMK and faced death threats; DMK denies the allegation, calling it a diversionary tactic.
21 days ago

[POLITICS] 9 sources
Supreme Court rejects DMK plea over alleged witness influence in Karur stampede
The Supreme Court dismissed a DMK petition alleging Tamil Nadu ministers were influencing witnesses in the Karur stampede case, warning against turning the court into a political forum.
22 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay to visit Karur on July 10 amid stampede probe
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay will visit Karur on July 10 for a public outreach event; the DMK has asked the Supreme Court to bar him from commenting on the 41‑death stampede as a CBI probe continues.
22 days ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Tamil Nadu MDMK chief Vaiko pledges to shield CM Vijay as DMK feud and Mekedatu dam row intensify
MDMK chief Vaiko vows to shield CM Vijay, slams DMK and Governor, warns of Mekedatu dam impact, and demands NEET minister’s resignation; DMK denies alleged bribery of TVK MLA.
23 days ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Tamil Nadu Political Horse‑Trading Scandal Triggers Governor’s Public Appeal and Arrests
Tamil Nadu police issue lookout notice for DMK leaders, arrest nine in a Rs 35‑crore horse‑trading probe, while Governor Arlekar urges public to raise grievances amid a rift with the state government.
24 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay praised as DMK faces internal turmoil
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay lauded by actress Vanitha Vijayakumar while former minister C.V. Sanmukham highlights internal DMK disputes.
24 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
TVK Secures Major AIADMK Defections Ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu Election
TVK has absorbed several former AIADMK ministers, ex‑MLAs and hundreds of cadres, promising them party posts ahead of the 2026 elections and accusing AIADMK of aligning with the DMK.
24 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
CPI condemns DMK MLA's personal attacks on Tamil Nadu chief minister
CPI denounces DMK MLA's personal attacks on Tamil Nadu chief minister and criticises a minister's remarks, urging political civility and legal action.
25 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu AIADMK eyes comeback as leaders defect to TVK
AIADMK chief Edappadi Palaniswami pledged a comeback ahead of the Madurantakam by‑election, while several former AIADMK ministers and thousands of supporters defected to ruling TVK in Tamil Nadu.
25 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Tamil Nadu political tensions rise as CM Vijay plans Karur visit and DMK MLA granted bail
DMK MLA Anitha Radhakrishnan secured bail after arrest over remarks on CM Vijay; DMK seeks Supreme Court gag order on TVK leaders over the Karur stampede, while Vijay plans a July 10 visit to aid victims'famil
25 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Former AIADMK ministers C Vijayabaskar and MR Vijayabhaskar join Tamil Nadu's TVK
Ex‑AIADMK ministers C Vijayabaskar, MR Vijayabhaskar and others quit the party, citing leadership failures, and formally joined Tamil Nadu's ruling TVK at a ceremony in Mamallapuram.
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 11 sources
Tamil Nadu TVK MLA bribery scandal escalates as eight arrested in Rs 35‑50 crore horse‑trading case
Tamil Nadu TVK MLA alleges a Rs 35 crore bribe to sway a vote; police have arrested eight people tied to DMK figures, sparking horse‑trading accusations.
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
AIADMK internal rift deepens as senior leader SP Velumani rejects deputy post
AIADMK senior leader SP Velumani rejected a deputy post, citing exclusion of supporters, while chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami said cadres are energized by dissenters’ exit, underscoring a deepening split in the
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay calls alliance meeting as Left parties stay out
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay convened an alliance meeting; Left parties declined, while opposition raised concerns over a nuclear mining extension and alleged DMK horse‑trading, and Congress outlined a 2029 Lok
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay heads district officials conference amid party realignments
Chief Minister Joseph Vijay convenes district officials while AIADMK MLAs consider defecting to TVK and DMK members show internal dissent, signaling major political shifts in Tamil Nadu.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu MLA MR Vijayabhaskar Resigns, Raising Vacancy Count to Seven
AIADMK MLA MR Vijayabhaskar quit his Karur seat, lifting Tamil Nadu Assembly vacancies to seven and sparking opposition criticism of the ruling party’s tactics.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Tamil Nadu MLA M.R. Vijayabaskar Resigns, Cutting AIADMK Assembly Strength
AIADMK MLA M.R. Vijayabaskar resigned from the Tamil Nadu Assembly, lowering the party's seats to 41 and marking the sixth post‑election exit amid ongoing defections to TVK.
30 days ago

[POLITICS] 12 sources
MDMK quits DMK alliance, backs TVK as Tamil Nadu political realignment deepens
MDMK leaves the DMK alliance, pledges support to TVK; DMK leader warns TVK's 108‑seat government may fall. IUML, Congress and BJP also shift positions in Tamil Nadu's post‑election realignment.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's Birthday Fuels Trisha Krishnan Rumor Surge
Vijay, Tamil Nadu chief minister, turned 52; Trisha Krishnan’s delayed birthday post and a “gold couple” comment reignited online affair speculation, prompting political buzz.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay appoints 401 power‑sector staff
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay appointed 401 power‑sector staff and personally handed the order to pregnant recruit R Akshaya Lakshmi at a ceremony in Chennai.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu DMK coalition fractures after 2026 assembly election
After the 2026 Tamil Nadu election, the DMK lost its coalition majority, prompting MP A. Rasa to ask leader M.K. Stalin to run the party alone in all 234 seats as allies withdraw.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay Faces Political Criticism and Calls for MSME Revival Package
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay’s assembly gesture sparked political criticism, while the Tamil Nadu Boilers Association urged him to launch an MSME revival and GST relief package.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu DMK Restores Leadership Posts After Internal Split
The DMK in Tamil Nadu reassigned key posts, appointing SB Velumani, Natham Viswanathan and MR Vijayapaskar while leaving CV Shanmugam out, after a recent internal dispute.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's Birthday Triggers Rumors After Actress Trisha Skips Wish
Vijay turned 52 on June 22; Trisha's missing birthday post sparked unfollow rumors, while actress Ramya posted a belated tribute, with no comment from either star.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 32 sources
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay defends govt, counters critics amid birthday celebrations
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay defended his government, opposed NEET and highlighted the Karur stampede while celebrating his 52nd birthday amid social‑media rumors and a US ambassador’s birthday greeting.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay appoints Jekadesh Palaniswami as special political officer amid praised reforms
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay named Jekadesh Palaniswami as his special political officer, and his administration is being lauded for a corruption‑free, rapid‑file reform that supporters call a silent revolution.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
DMK Spokesperson Says Relations with IUML Remain Good After Alliance Breakup
DMK spokesman T.K.S. Elangovan said ties with IUML stay strong despite its exit, called for NEET exam withdrawal, criticised alcohol policy and recent crimes, and said AIADMK shifts won’t affect DMK.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Tamil Nadu's TVK Party Crosses Two-Crore Membership Mark After 2026 Election Victory
TVK, Tamil Nadu's ruling party led by C. Joseph Vijay, says its membership has passed two crore following its 2026 election win that secured 108 seats and ended DMK‑AIADMK dominance.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu political shifts: MK Stalin attacks scheme rename, film director joins TVK
MK Stalin denounces the renaming of the Nan Mudhalvan scheme, while film director RV Udai Kumar and other ex‑ADMK leaders switch to TVK, highlighting political shifts in Tamil Nadu.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 13 sources
Tamil Nadu's DMK restructures after election loss as IUML quits alliance
IUML left the DMK alliance to back the TVK government, while the DMK announced a major restructuring of its Chennai district units after its 2026 electoral defeat.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
TVK draws former AIADMK minister and veteran CPI leader into its ranks
Film director R V Udayakumar, ex‑AIADMK minister Gomathi Srinivasan, and veteran CPI leader C Mahendran have joined Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, citing anti‑corruption and mass‑movement goals.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu Communist Party urges state‑run mineral sales and welcomes senior leader into TVK
Tamil Nadu Communist Party calls for state‑run mineral sales to boost revenue and welcomes senior leader Mahendran into the TVK organization.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu MDMK poised to exit DMK alliance, strengthening Vijay's TVK government
The MDMK is set to leave the DMK‑led alliance in Tamil Nadu, with a June 27 announcement that could boost Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s TVK government and increase assembly vacancies.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay Leads New TVK Government Amid MDMK Realignment Talks
Tamil Nadu's new TVK government under C. Joseph Vijay, backed by a coalition, began its term with a Governor's address, MLA orientation and talks with MDMK chief Vaiko about a possible realignment.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Actor Silambarasan Meets Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay
Actor Silambarasan met Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, praised the meeting on X, amid Vijay’s recent election as chief minister and his party’s historic win.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Tamil Nadu ex‑minister C Vijayabaskar slams AIADMK leadership as dictatorial
Former Tamil Nadu minister C Vijayabassar says AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami’s dictatorial style treats party dissent as a crime, amid post‑election unrest.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu AIADMK leader Palaniswamy refuses to reinstate rebel legislators
AIADMK chief Palaniswamy blocks reinstatement of rebel lawmakers after the party’s poor election showing, while CM C. Joseph Vijay opens a two‑day training for newly elected Tamil Nadu legislators.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Actor Gautami Tadimalla quits AIADMK as over 300 members join ruling TVK
Actor Gautami Tadimalla resigned from AIADMK on 14 June 2026, citing the political climate, as over 300 party members defected to ruling TVK in Tamil Nadu.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
DMK attacks Tamil Nadu government over power cuts and BJP‑style tactics
DMK leaders Senthil Balaji and M. K. Stalin criticize Tamil Nadu’s TVK government for long power cuts, alleged BJP‑style tactics and AIADMK defections, urging immediate action.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Actress Gowthami Resigns from DMK in Tamil Nadu
Actress Gowthami quit the DMK on 15 June 2026, citing the current political climate and lack of support, after a decade of shifting party affiliations.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
AIADMK leaders cite DMK rivalry and PMK reliance amid Tamil Nadu electoral setbacks
AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami says DMK is the main rival and pushes a social‑media war‑room, while senior leader C V Shanmugam blames dependence on PMK for most seats and calls for leadership reform.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Tamil Nadu's TVK Party Lures AIADMK Ex‑Ministers and BJP Leader in Mass Defections
Tamil Nadu's TVK party, led by CM C Joseph Vijay, has drawn former AIADMK minister K T Pachaimal, ex‑AIADMK MPs and BJP leader S Vijayadharani, prompting DMK chief M K Stalin to label TVK a BJP copy.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay visits Karnataka temple amid protest arrests
Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay toured Karnataka’s Kollur Mookambika temple after a Delhi finance meeting; police arrested ~20 activists protesting the Megadathi dam issue.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay visits Kollur Mookambika Temple, donates silver sword
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay visited Karnataka's Kollur Mookambika Temple on 12 June 2026, offering prayers and donating a 1.6 kg silver sword amid tight security and large crowds.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu CM C. Vijay in Delhi for Yojana summit, fire at state house
Tamil Nadu CM C. Vijay attended a Finance Yojana summit in Delhi, sought extra infrastructure funds, and a small fire erupted at the state house restaurant but caused no injuries.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay presses for state‑quota medical admissions at NITI Aayog meeting
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay attended a NITI Aayog meeting in New Delhi, demanding state‑quota medical seats be awarded based on Class 12 marks, and seeking central support for start‑up and infrastructure fund
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
AIADMK MLA Disqualification Probe Dropped in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Speaker JD Prabhakar dropped disqualification cases for 21 AIADMK MLAs who voted for the Tavek government, while four resigning MLAs remain under investigation.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu Speaker rules out disqualification of 21 AIADMK MLAs
Tamil Nadu speaker says 21 AIADMK MLAs who backed TVK will not be disqualified, following a request from party chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami; four rebels face separate inquiry.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay visits Delhi for NITI Aayog meeting
Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay travels to Delhi for a NITI Aayog meeting, meets top officials, receives visits from film stars, and continues a press‑conference‑free media strategy.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to attend NITI Aayog meeting and sign water‑supply MoU
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay will travel to Delhi for the June 11 NITI Aayog meeting, likely meeting Amit Shah, and has signed an MoU to roll out the Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 water‑supply programme in the state.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
Tamil Nadu AIADMK Faces Mass Defections to Ruling TVK Party
Over 300 AIADMK members, including former ministers and MLAs, joined ruling TVK in Tamil Nadu, citing AIADMK’s post‑election crisis; former BJP MLA also defected.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Four Ex‑AIADMK Ministers Switch to Ruling TVK in Chennai
Four former AIADMK ministers—Udumalai K Radhakrishnan, M C Sampath, Kadambur C Raju and N R Sivapathi—joined ruling party TVK in Chennai, highlighting the AIADMK’s ongoing internal crisis.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Vijay to attend Niti Aayog meeting in Delhi
CM C. Vijay will attend a Niti Aayog meeting in Delhi on 11 June, while four former AIADMK ministers have joined the ruling TVK, signaling a political realignment in Tamil Nadu.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay meets MP on development, eyes Kerala visit
TN CM Joseph Vijay heard Trichy MP Durai Vaiko's development proposals and pledged action, while also planning a Kerala visit to meet IUML leaders and attend a Muslim League anniversary event.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay explains black coat, white shirt signature look
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay said his black coat and white shirt signal honesty and transparency, urging that anyone should wear them, and tied the black colour to Dravidian symbolism after his election win.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay Holds Public Meeting After Election Win
After his election win, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay attended a Tiruchirappalli public meeting; former MLA Ezhilan criticized his tactics and welfare promises.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay visits Tiruchirappalli to thank voters
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay will fly to Tiruchirappalli East on June 1 to thank voters after his party’s landslide win, with tight security and QR‑code entry restrictions.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's Tiruchirappalli visit triggers media restriction controversy
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's first Tiruchirappalli visit was greeted with large security and public fanfare, but journalists were barred from the venue, prompting press criticism of media restrictions.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 9 sources
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay holds thanksgiving rally in Tiruchirappalli
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay held a tightly controlled thanksgiving rally in Tiruchirappalli on June 1, thanking voters after vacating his East seat.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 11 sources
Tamil Nadu IUML says DMK explored alternate chief minister candidates before backing Vijay
IUML leader Kader Mohideen says DMK considered Palaniswami and Thirumavalavan as chief minister options before backing TVK’s Vijay, and the IUML gave unconditional support to the new Tamil Nadu government.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
AIADMK reunites under Edappadi K. Palaniswami after factional split
AIADMK’s rival factions in Tamil Nadu reconciled on 27 June, appointing Edappadi K. Palaniswami as legislative leader and re‑uniting the party under his control.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay concludes Delhi trip, returns to Chennai
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay wrapped up his inaugural Delhi visit, meeting Modi and Sitharaman, raising Mekedatu and other state issues; his scheduled Gandhi meeting was deferred, and he later mourned actor Aj
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay meets India's Prime Minister and Finance Minister in Delhi
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay met PM Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Delhi, thanking Modi for returned copper plates and seeking central funds for infrastructure, defence projects, &
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 19 sources
TVK draws former AIADMK legislators and cadres as party rift eases in Tamil Nadu
Over 300 AIADMK members joined TVK in Chennai while the AIADMK leadership moved toward unity after rebel MLAs apologized, amid claims of a DMK‑AIADMK conspiracy and some MLAs considering a switch to TVK.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay meets PM Modi in Delhi
Tamil Nadu CM C. Vijay visited Delhi, met PM Modi and Union ministers, raising the Vande Mataram anthem issue, Mekedatu project, defence projects and arrests of Tamil fishermen.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 11 sources
AIADMK factions move toward reconciliation as resignations cut party to 43 seats in Tamil Nadu Assembly
AIADMK's two factions withdrew petitions as resignations cut its Assembly strength to 43, prompting a reconciliation push in Tamil Nadu.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 10 sources
AIADMK chief Palaniswami blames Tamil Nadu govt for power cuts and crimes
AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami condemned Tamil Nadu’s new TVK‑DMK government over summer power cuts and recent crimes, demanding swift action; CM C. Vijay ordered investigations.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay Expands Cabinet, Adding VCK and IUML Ministers
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay expanded his cabinet to 34, adding VCK’s Vanni Arasu and IUML’s A M Shah Jahan, boosting Dalit ministers to eight and bringing Congress into the coalition for the first time in six 
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjun Invites VCK and IUML to Cabinet
Tamil Nadu minister Aadhav Arjun says CM invites VCK and IUML to join cabinet.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 16 sources
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay expands cabinet, Congress returns after 59 years
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay adds 23 ministers, including two Congress members, ending a 59‑year gap.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay Marks Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day, Calls for Tamil Unity
Tamil Nadu chief minister C. Joseph Vijay marked Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day, urging solidarity with Sri Lankan Tamils and honoring LTTE founder Prabhakaran.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
AIADMK chief Palaniswami reaches out to dissidents as rebel MLAs barred from TVK cabinet
AIADMK leader Palaniswami offers reconciliation while rebel MLAs are excluded from TVK's cabinet.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay Drops White‑Cloth Tradition in Office
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay abandons the white‑cloth chair tradition after activist pressure.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay Draws Praise for Fashion While Facing Criticism Over Hindu Remarks
CM Joseph Vijay's black‑suit look fuels Tamil Nadu fashion craze even as he stays silent on anti‑Hindu remarks in the assembly.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
AIADMK factions clash over floor test cross‑voting and leadership dispute
AIADMK faces internal split after floor‑test cross‑voting, with Palaniswami and rebel leaders holding separate talks.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay cancels astrologer's OSD appointment amid criticism
Tamil Nadu’s new cabinet scraps the OSD role given to chief minister’s astrologer after backlash over the appointment.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay scraps astrologer’s OSD appointment after backlash
Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay revokes astrologer Rickey Vettrivel’s OSD appointment after party and public criticism.

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