VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan rejects rumours, reaffirms bond with DMK
1 month, 2 weeks ago

VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan rejects rumours, reaffirms bond with DMK

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi president and Chidambaram MP Thol Thirumavalavan on Friday said that some factions are working to engineer a rift in the DMK alliance by using VCK as a tool. In a detailed statement addressed to party members, where he reaffirmed the party’s commitment to the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, Thirumavalavan said that forces pretending to support VCK were attempting to instigate the party against the alliance. He said that rumours regarding alliances surface whenever VCK raises issues concerning public welfare. Thirumavalavan also addressed recurring speculation about the VCK’s long-standing demand for power-sharing, explaining that those who are against the party use this to hint at a possible alliance with Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and as VCK’s tool to apply pressure on DMK ahead of the state elections.

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Will exit from DMK alliance push Arjuna into budding politician Vijay's arms?
5 days, 19 hours ago

Will exit from DMK alliance push Arjuna into budding politician Vijay's arms?

India Today  

The exit of Aadhav Arjuna from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi after party chief Thol. He accused the former VCK deputy general secretary of hidden agendas and questioned the timing and nature of Arjuna’s statements against the DMK and its heir apparent Udhayanidhi Stalin. In broad hints of a deepening divide within the VCK, Thirumavalavan said Arjuna’s decision to leave the …

Rumblings in DMK Alliance & Vck Put to an End
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2 weeks ago

Rumblings in DMK Alliance & Vck Put to an End

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Rumblings in the DMK-led alliance in the State and within the ranks of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, triggered by the repeated controversial utterances of VCK deputy general secretary, Aadhav Arjuna, were silenced on Monday with the VCK top brass cracking the whip on their errant new leader and their president Thol Thirumavalavan hobnobbing with Chief Minister M K Stalin …

VCK suspends deputy general secretary for 'monarchy' remark against ally DMK
2 weeks ago

VCK suspends deputy general secretary for 'monarchy' remark against ally DMK

India Today  

The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi on Monday suspended its deputy general secretary, Aadhav Arjuna, for six months following his controversial remarks accusing their ally, the DMK, of promoting “monarchy” in Tamil Nadu. The decision comes after Aadhav’s speech during a book launch sparked backlash for its perceived criticism of the ruling party and its leadership. A Chief Minister should not be …

VCK slams leader’s remarks on DMK
2 weeks, 1 day ago

VCK slams leader’s remarks on DMK

Hindustan Times  

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi said on Sunday that the party will soon take a decision regarding action against its deputy general secretary Aadhav Arjuna for his remarks against ally, the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, while sharing a dais with actor-politician Vijay. Actor and TVK president Vijay during the launch of book ‘Ambedkar: Leader for AlI’ in Chennai on Friday Arjuna …

VCK leader under pressure to skip Ambedkar book launch: Vijay
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

VCK leader under pressure to skip Ambedkar book launch: Vijay

Deccan Chronicle  

Actor-politician Vijay has stirred a political controversy with his remarks on the absence of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi chief Thol Thirumavalavan at the launch of the book Ellarukkumana Thalaivar: Dr Ambedkar. Vijay, who attended the event, suggested that Thirumavalavan had skipped the book release due to pressure from the DMK.Speaking at the event, which coincided with the death anniversary of Dr. …

Opponents using book launch to create fissures in DMK bloc: Thiruma
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Opponents using book launch to create fissures in DMK bloc: Thiruma

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI / TIRUCHY : VCK president and Chidambaram MP Thol Thirumavalavan on Friday said he was not pressurred by anyone to skip the launch of a book on BR Ambedkar, which was presided by actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president Vijay. In a detailed statement, Thiruma said he decided not to participate, realising the conspiracy and unnecessary sensationalisation of the …

VCK chief skips Ambedkar book event with Vijay over alliance concerns with DMK
2 weeks, 3 days ago

VCK chief skips Ambedkar book event with Vijay over alliance concerns with DMK

India Today  

Actor-politician Vijay is set to attend an event in Chennai today to release the book “Ambedkar: Leader for All”, a compilation of essays on Dr BR Ambedkar. Published by the Vikatan Group and co-published by a company owned by Aadhav Arjun, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi’s deputy general secretary, the book also features an interview with VCK chief and MP Thol Thirumavalavan. …

Rumblings in DMK alliance continue
1 month ago

Rumblings in DMK alliance continue

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The continuation of the VCK in the DMK-led alliance in the State came under a cloud of doubt once again on Thursday as its founder president Thol Thirumavalavan, who has been refusing to refrain the party’s deputy general secretary Aadhav Arjuna from persistently asserting the party’s right for share in power, did not rule out a tie-up with the …

'I know Thirumavalavan's heart well': Stalin admires VCK's support to DMK
1 month ago

'I know Thirumavalavan's heart well': Stalin admires VCK's support to DMK

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed deep mutual admiration for Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi leader Thol Thirumavalavan after the latter recently confirmed the decision to back the ruling DMK in the 2026 Assembly election. In a message to party cadres on Sunday, Stalin fondly remarked that he understood Thirumavalavan’s feelings and thoughts, and appreciated the VCK leader’s continued support. “I …

Vijay TVK AIADMK Alliance - Actor-politician Vijay's party rejects 'baseless' rumours of alliance with AIADMK - Tamil Nadu News
1 month ago

Vijay TVK AIADMK Alliance - Actor-politician Vijay's party rejects 'baseless' rumours of alliance with AIADMK - Tamil Nadu News

India Today  

Actor-politician Vijay's party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam, on Monday dismissed speculation about a possible alliance with the AIADMK for the 2026 state assembly elections. "With the intention of hindering the rise of TVK, a major Tamil daily has published completely untrue information about an alliance between Thamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam and AIADMK, based on baseless claims. Vijay, 50, held the inaugural political …

Is there a bid to drive a wedge between DMK and VCK?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Is there a bid to drive a wedge between DMK and VCK?

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: For the umpteenth time in recent times, VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan denied having plans to walk out of the DMK-led coalition in the State on Friday as rumours of a possible split continued to swirl in the political and media circles with television news channels conducting debates on the issue again and again leading to opinions and speculations flying …

Is AIADMK keen on a tie-up with Vijay’s TVK?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Is AIADMK keen on a tie-up with Vijay’s TVK?

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai:AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami exhorting his party functionaries to refrain from attacking any political party other than the DMK and BJP in their speeches triggered a speculation that the party was willing to have a tie-up with the newly launched Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam of actor Vijay in the 2026 Assembly polls. With Vijay declaring the DMK as TVK's …

Our alliance with DMK to continue: VCK chief
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Our alliance with DMK to continue: VCK chief

Hindustan Times  

Putting to rest all speculation of opposition parties wooing the allies of the ruling party in Tamil Nadu, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi on Tuesday announced that it will continue its alliance with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections together. “No need has arisen to discuss an alliance,” VCK chief and MP Thol Thirumavalavan told reporters. …

No fissure in DMK-VCK alliance, VCK chief Thirumavalavan says after meeting CM Stalin
3 months ago

No fissure in DMK-VCK alliance, VCK chief Thirumavalavan says after meeting CM Stalin

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi President Thol Thirumavalavan on Monday said there is no fissure or disagreement in the DMK-VCK alliance. He said this after meeting Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin to congratulate him on his successful US visit to bring investments to the state. Thirumavalavan’s comments came in the backdrop of the recent controversy surrounding the alliance after …

DMK to participate in ally’s prohibition conference after Stalin-VCK meeting
3 months, 1 week ago

DMK to participate in ally’s prohibition conference after Stalin-VCK meeting

Hindustan Times  

Representatives of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam will participate in a conference of ally Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi on prohibition on prohibition on October 2 in Kallakurichi, where one of the worst hooch tragedies in Tamil Nadu in June claimed 66 lives. The participation of DMK’s organising secretary R S Bharathi and member of Parliament TKS Elangovan was confirmed after a …

VCK’s alcohol prohibition conference is not against DMK, says Minister Muthusamy
3 months, 1 week ago

VCK’s alcohol prohibition conference is not against DMK, says Minister Muthusamy

The Hindu  

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PMK will form alliance rule in 2026 without DMK or AIADMK, says Anbumani Ramadoss
8 months ago

PMK will form alliance rule in 2026 without DMK or AIADMK, says Anbumani Ramadoss

New Indian Express  

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Lok Sabha polls | After a slew of negotiations, VCK agrees to two seats in DMK alliance
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls | After a slew of negotiations, VCK agrees to two seats in DMK alliance

The Hindu  

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Palaniswami questions DMK’s alliance with Congress
1 year, 2 months ago

Palaniswami questions DMK’s alliance with Congress

The Hindu  

During a debate in the Assembly on Monday, October 9, 2023, Leader of the Opposition and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami questioned the DMK’s alliance with the Congress, when the Congress government in Karnataka was not releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. Mr. Palaniswami said farmers felt that Tamil Nadu could have received Cauvery water had Chief Minister M.K. …

Row Erupts in Tamil Nadu Over VCK MP's 'Anti-women' Comments While Citing Manusmriti
4 years, 2 months ago

Row Erupts in Tamil Nadu Over VCK MP's 'Anti-women' Comments While Citing Manusmriti

News 18  

A row erupted here on Friday over the alleged derogatory remarks of Lok Sabha MP and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi founder Thol. A video clip in social media purportedly showed him making some remarks but the leader alleged "communal" forces were creating a wrong impression that he belittled women. Addressing reporters at the state BJP headquarters, Kamalalayam, Sundar said women cannot …

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