Vijay cannot sway ideologically aligned youth, feels VCK leadership
4 days, 7 hours ago

Vijay cannot sway ideologically aligned youth, feels VCK leadership

The Hindu  

The Viduthalai Chiduthaigal Katchi leadership feels its ideologically inclined cadres would not be swayed by actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. Thirumavalavan said every time an actor floats a political party, the media writes about how youngsters in VCK would start supporting the new party. The party needs to filter them out for its own good.” VCK general secretary, D. Ravikumar, told The Hindu no other party can raise the issues faced by Scheduled Caste youth like the VCK. And this is the vote that Seeman also gets.” Packiarasan Sethuramalingam, spokesperson, NTK, said he too believes parties such as VCK and NTK “whose young supporters are ideologically inclined” do need not have to worry about losing them to the TVK.

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Actor-politician Vijay mocks DMK, Centre over 3-language NEP row: ‘Like LKG-UKG kids’
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Actor-politician Vijay mocks DMK, Centre over 3-language NEP row: ‘Like LKG-UKG kids’

Hindustan Times  

Actor-politician Vijay, at his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's first anniversary celebrations, took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government and Tamil Nadu's DMK government for fighting like "LKG, UKG kids" over the three-language policy and education funds for the state. Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin, his deputy Udhayanidhi Stalin and DMK leaders have sternly opposed this language …

Tamil Nadu parties play down Prashant Kishor's 'strategy' for Vijay's party
1 month, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu parties play down Prashant Kishor's 'strategy' for Vijay's party

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: As the fledgling Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam led by actor-politician Vijay is abuzz with intra-party brainstorming following election strategist Prashant Kishor's involvement as a special adviser to guide it towards victory in the Assembly election due in 2026, Tamil Nadu parties on Wednesday dismissed it as nothing unusual. Asked on Kishor reportedly estimating TVK's voteshare to be "around 15-20 percent" …

Aadhav Arjuna joins Vijay's TVK after controversial exit from Thirumalvalan's party
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Aadhav Arjuna joins Vijay's TVK after controversial exit from Thirumalvalan's party

India Today  

Political strategist Aadhav Arjuna, who made headlines with his fiery speech at a book launch event attended by actor Vijay, has officially joined Vijay's political party, Thamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam. Aadhav was previously a member of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi but was suspended after his remarks about Tamil Nadu politics sparked controversy. Thirumavalavan should be made Deputy Chief Minister and criticised …

Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam welcomes Aadhav Arjuna, offers him key role
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam welcomes Aadhav Arjuna, offers him key role

India Today  

Actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has appointed former Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi deputy general secretary Aadhav Arjuna as its general secretary for election campaign management. The party has also named former BJP’s IT wing chief CTR Nirmal Kumar as deputy general secretary of its IT wing. Arjuna resigned from the VCK on December 15 after facing a six-month suspension for making …

Former VCK leader Aadhav Arjuna likely to join actor Vijay's party
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Former VCK leader Aadhav Arjuna likely to join actor Vijay's party

India Today  

Former Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi deputy general secretary Aadhav Arjuna arrived at actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party office today, fuelling speculation about his potential induction into the party. At the event, where TVK chief Vijay was also present, Arjuna spoke against “monarchy-like practices” in state politics and argued that leadership should be based on ideology rather than hereditary succession. Arjuna …

Tamil Nadu Congress invites actor Vijay to join INDIA bloc, BJP mocks offer
2 months ago

Tamil Nadu Congress invites actor Vijay to join INDIA bloc, BJP mocks offer

India Today  

A political slugfest erupted in Tamil Nadu after state Congress chief K Selvaperunthagai extended an invitation to actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay to join the opposition INDIA bloc. As a citizen of India, this is my humble suggestion," the Tamil Nadu Congress chief said, inviting a quick response from the BJP. Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai took …

Campaign in Erode East Yet to Pick up Momentum
2 months ago

Campaign in Erode East Yet to Pick up Momentum

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Campaign for the February 5 Erode East by-election is yet to pick up momentum as the candidates representing registered active political parties, the DMK and the Naam Tamilar Katchi, are gearing up to file the nominations only on Friday before launching an acrimonious attack against each other. Though the Assembly by-election is inconsequential – whoever wins, the overall political …

VCK’s Status as a Formidable Dalit Outfil Faces Challenges amid Complex Coalition Politics and Caste Dynamics in Tamil Nadu
2 months, 3 weeks ago

VCK’s Status as a Formidable Dalit Outfil Faces Challenges amid Complex Coalition Politics and Caste Dynamics in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 27, 2024 20:39 IST - 8 MINS READ Less than a year ago, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi was a well-knit, cadre-based, and ideology-centric Dalit outfit in Tamil Nadu. After a quarter century of experimental politics, including a third front called Makkal Nala Kootani in 2016, minus the two Dravidian parties, the party redefined its political priorities to …

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

Vijay only echoes the principles of Dravidian parties: Annamalai
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Vijay only echoes the principles of Dravidian parties: Annamalai

The Hindu  

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president Vijay is only echoing the principles of Dravidian parties, and there is nothing new in his party’s ideological stance, BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai said here on Sunday. The BJP is strong on its own.” Responding to a question on Udhayanidhi Stalin’s elevation as Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Annamalai said: “The DMK is increasingly becoming …

Actor Vijay’s TVK rejects speculations about alliance with AIADMK
4 months ago

Actor Vijay’s TVK rejects speculations about alliance with AIADMK

The Hindu  

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam general secretary N. Anand on Monday said the party intended to form a government on its own in Tamil Nadu and dismissed speculations that it would form an alliance with the AIADMK in the 2026 Assembly election. Terming a news report published in a Tamil daily as “baseless”, after it claimed that the party floated by actor …

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

TVK to be tested on commitment, public engagement
4 months, 1 week ago

TVK to be tested on commitment, public engagement

New Indian Express  

Yet another film star has taken the plunge into the world of politics. The huge, mostly organic, crowds that thronged TVK’s first public meeting and Vijay’s open call to other parties to join an alliance led by him for the 2026 assembly elections have made a significant splash in Tamil Nadu’s political waters. Having identified E V ‘Periyar’ Ramasamy as …

VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan rejects rumours, reaffirms bond with DMK
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Actor Vijay’s TVK Party Launch: Star Power Meets Ideological Confusion in Tamil Nadu Politics
4 months, 1 week ago

Actor Vijay’s TVK Party Launch: Star Power Meets Ideological Confusion in Tamil Nadu Politics

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 08, 2024 22:53 IST - 10 MINS READ When the Tamil film star “Thalapathy” Vijay, or General Vijay as his fans fondly call him, stepped on to the podium on October 27 to deliver a 45-minute speech, he was greeted by roars and applause in a charged and theatrical event that opened yet another exciting chapter in …

Vijay's Political Speech: A Paradigm Shift in Tamil Nadu Politics
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Vijay's Political Speech: A Paradigm Shift in Tamil Nadu Politics

The Hindu  

Actor Vijay's political rally in Tamil Nadu drew a large crowd, with a significant number of youth and women attending. In his speech, he outlined his party's ideological stance, emphasizing his opposition to corruption, sectarianism, and the DMK. He also remained silent about the AIADMK, a political party that has dominated Tamil Nadu politics for decades.

TVK's Vijay Promises Power Sharing in Assembly Elections
4 months, 3 weeks ago

TVK's Vijay Promises Power Sharing in Assembly Elections

Deccan Chronicle  

CM Stalin's stance on power sharing is a subject of discussion in the political landscape of Tamil Nadu. While he has assured his alliance partners that he will share power in future elections, his recent statement has stirred up a hornet's nest. Vijay, the President of TVK, has made a promise to share power with his allies, which has led …

Tamil Star's Political Ambitions Ignite a New Debate
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Star's Political Ambitions Ignite a New Debate

Hindustan Times  

Tamil filmstar Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar's first state-level conference of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) drew a large crowd of around three lakh people in the nondescript town of Vikravandi, south of Chennai. The event showcased Vijay's star power and attracted young, curious, and unaligned Tamil voters. However, Vijay faces the challenge of sustaining public interest in his party and attracting young …

Tamil Actor Vijay's Political Splash: Will Thalapathy Disrupt Tamil Nadu's Revolving-Door Politics?
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Actor Vijay's Political Splash: Will Thalapathy Disrupt Tamil Nadu's Revolving-Door Politics?

Live Mint  

Tamil actor Vijay has announced his entry into politics with his TVK party, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape. Vijay's decision to enter politics at 50, amidst the dominance of the DMK and AIADMK, has sparked discussions about his potential impact on the elections. While Vijay's popularity and star power are undeniable, his political journey remains uncertain, …

TVK Founder Vijay: Dravidian Ideals and Tamil Nationalism Reigns Supreme
4 months, 3 weeks ago

TVK Founder Vijay: Dravidian Ideals and Tamil Nationalism Reigns Supreme

New Indian Express  

TVK founder Vijay outlines his party's ideological stance at the inaugural conclave. He declares the BJP as his ideological enemy and the DMK as his political adversary, highlighting that he views both parties as divisive forces. Vijay emphasizes that TVK's core ideology is equality at birth, but also points to the party's stance on corruption and the culture of corruption …

Vijay's Bold Take on DMK and BJP at TVK State Conference
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Vijay's Bold Take on DMK and BJP at TVK State Conference

New Indian Express  

Actor-turned-politician Vijay addressed his maiden political public meeting at the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's (TVK) first state conference in Vikravandi on Sunday. He took on both the BJP and the ruling DMK without directly naming them, highlighting their divisive political ideologies and goals. Vijay emphasized the importance of secular principles and women's development as the party's goals, while also acknowledging the …

TVK Founder Defines Political Enemies, Sparks Controversy
Top News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

TVK Founder Defines Political Enemies, Sparks Controversy

New Indian Express  

TVK founder Vijay outlines his party's ideological stance at the inaugural conclave. He declares the BJP and DMK as his ideological enemies and says those who promote divisive politics are his political opponents. Vijay also says TVK has an enemy when it says 'equality at birth' is its core ideology, and that the party's focus is on fighting corruption by …

Vijay's Political Manifesto: A Sneak Peek at the Tamil Actor's Vision
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Vijay's Political Manifesto: A Sneak Peek at the Tamil Actor's Vision

Deccan Chronicle  

Tamil actor Vijay is likely to unveil his political agenda and vision for the state during his maiden public meeting on Sunday. The venue, Vikravandi in Villupuram, is being closely watched by political parties, observers and people alike as he unveils his vision for the state and the political agenda.

TVK Sets Fiery Tone, Names BJP and DMK as Political Enemies
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

TVK Sets Fiery Tone, Names BJP and DMK as Political Enemies

India Today  

Actor Vijay sets a decisive tone at his party's inaugural conference, identifying the BJP and DMK as ideological and political opponents, respectively. He emphasizes the importance of the youth leading the change and outlines TVK's principles, including social justice, women's empowerment, and tackling corruption and inequality. Vijay asserts that TVK is the first party to include a woman as an …

Giant Cut-Outs of Tamil Leaders Draw Attention at Vijay's Political Conference
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Giant Cut-Outs of Tamil Leaders Draw Attention at Vijay's Political Conference

Deccan Chronicle  

Giant cut-outs of prominent leaders of the new party, Vijay, will be welcoming the participants of the maiden conference of the Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), the new party launched by actor Vijay, at V Salai village near Vikravandi in Villupuram district. The 170-acre venue, sandwiched between a highway and railway track, has become the most searched location on Google maps, …

Udhayanidhi Stalin Vs Vijay For TN CM AIADMK Speculates Direct Faceoff In 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Election
6 months ago

Udhayanidhi Stalin Vs Vijay For TN CM AIADMK Speculates Direct Faceoff In 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Election

ABP News  

Amid growing speculation about Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's potential elevation to the post of Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK leader Kovai Sathyan stirred a political debate by suggesting that the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections could witness a major faceoff between two prominent figures from the film industry—Udhayanidhi Stalin and Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam president, actor Vijay. Kovai Sathyan remarked …

Actor Vijay's party recognised by poll panel, aims for 2026 Tamil Nadu election
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Actor Vijay's party recognised by poll panel, aims for 2026 Tamil Nadu election

India Today  

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, the political party launched by Tamil superstar Vijay, has been officially recognised by the Election Commission, the actor announced on Sunday. After legally scrutinising our petition, our nation's Election Commission has registered our Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and approved our party to participate in electoral politics,” Vijay said. Thalapathy Vijay, who has a massive fan base in Tamil …

DMK leader on actor Vijay's political entry: Not everyone can become like MGR
6 months, 3 weeks ago

DMK leader on actor Vijay's political entry: Not everyone can become like MGR

India Today  

DMK organisational secretary RS Bharathi indirectly took a jibe at actor Vijay, who floated his own political party, and said that not everyone can become like former Tamil Nadu chief minister MG Ramachandran. RS Bharati further said that even MGR didn't float a party "of his own", but left the DMK and started his own party. Notably, actor Vijay, who …

Support for BJP is waning across the country: IUML national president
1 year, 1 month ago

Support for BJP is waning across the country: IUML national president

The Hindu  

Support for the BJP has been waning throughout the country, and the party was entertaining doubts as to whether it could win for the third time in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, said Indian Union Muslim League national president K.M. Speaking to media persons on the sidelines of the IUML inner party elections to its student wing, Mr. Mohideen said …

With 'Mersal' political plunge, Vijay sets eyes on Tamil Nadu's coveted film-to-politics winners club
1 year, 1 month ago

With 'Mersal' political plunge, Vijay sets eyes on Tamil Nadu's coveted film-to-politics winners club

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: At last, it has happened. Actor Vijay is the newest and top-rated Tamil actor to join politics, in keeping with Tamil Nadu's long-time tradition of actors taking the political plunge, with a couple of them having gone on to rule the state. The actor, whose apparent anti-GST dialogues in his 2017 action flick 'Mersal' ruffled the feathers of the …

BJP, TN’s Enduring Political Bugbear
1 year, 1 month ago

BJP, TN’s Enduring Political Bugbear

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: ‘A Secret Pact with the BJP.’ This is the precise charge that both the leading political parties in the State, the DMK and AIADMK, trade against each other in a bid to win over the peoples’ goodwill in the context of the approaching Lok Sabha, thus making the BJP the common political bogeyman in the State and portraying it …

DC Edit | As they part ways, BJP to lose more than AIADMK
1 year, 5 months ago

DC Edit | As they part ways, BJP to lose more than AIADMK

Deccan Chronicle  

The implications for the national party BJP as the Dravidian major AIADMK snapped ties with it are greater than just having to write off its electoral chances in the state of the Tamils. It might mean the BJP will face alienation in all South India save Karnataka where it can still be hopeful of winning seats to the Lok Sabha …

‘Strengthen our fight’: Tamil nationalist Seeman favours Vijay’s political entry
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Strengthen our fight’: Tamil nationalist Seeman favours Vijay’s political entry

Hindustan Times  

Tamil nationalist and the Naam Tamilar Katchi leader S Seeman on Wednesday favoured actor Vijay’s much anticipated political entry saying that it will strengthen their fight against the two major Dravida parties in Tamil Nadu. Vijay, who has a cult following, has been hinting at his political entry in Tamil Nadu, where silver screen idols such as former chief minister …

Tamil Nadu election: Decoding DMK's youth scion Udhayanidhi Stalin
4 years, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu election: Decoding DMK's youth scion Udhayanidhi Stalin

India Today  

Ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly election, the state’s talking heads are creating waves. To the extent that he is shooting a movie during his campaign as director Magizh Thirumeni waited for one and half years.” As Udhayanidhi’s movies fared well, he also started managing DMK party mouthpiece “Murasoli”. “He created more posts and gave power to youngsters for them …

Will the AIADMK alliance sustain the momentum?
6 years ago

Will the AIADMK alliance sustain the momentum?

Hindustan Times  

The year 2019 will go down in the history of Tamil Nadu’s politics as more than an election year. Union Minister and BJP's Tamil Nadu election in-charge Piyush Goyal addresses media after ruling AIADMK party signed an alliance with BJP for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, in Chennai, Feb 19, 2019 Whether the changed equations will have any impact on …

Tamil Nadu polls: VCK fields educationist Vasanthy Devi against Jayalalithaa
8 years, 11 months ago

Tamil Nadu polls: VCK fields educationist Vasanthy Devi against Jayalalithaa

Firstpost  

Jayalalithaa is contesting the Tamil Nadu assembly polls from the RK Nagar constituency Chennai: People’s Welfare Front constituent VCK on Wednesday fielded well-known educationist and intellectual Vasanthy Devi from RK Nagar constituency against Chief Minister Jayalalithaa for the 16 May Assembly polls. Announcing Devi’s candidature at a press conference, Thirumavalavan said the former vice-chancellor of Manonamaniam Sundaranar University was a …

Left parties' dilemmas in Tamil Nadu
9 years ago

Left parties' dilemmas in Tamil Nadu

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: As the age-old maxim goes, squaring a circle is logically impossible. And by CPI ’s own candid admission, as the most dominant force in the Indian Left spectrum after breaking away from the Communist Party of India, the pulls and pressures of ‘Parliamentary politics’ that as its recent plenum document says, “confines the party’s activities to electoral work” and …

Most DMK aspirants prefer alliance with DMDK
11 years ago

Most DMK aspirants prefer alliance with DMDK

The Hindu  

Most DMK aspirants for the Lok Sabha polls have told the party high command that it will be easy for them if there is an alliance with the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam led by actor Vijayakant. Besides the two Dalit parties – Viduthalai Chiruthaikal Katchi and Puthiya Tamizhagam – the two Muslim outfits – Manithaneya Makkal Katchi and the Indian …

VCK leader asks Vijayakant to join DMK alliance
11 years, 2 months ago

VCK leader asks Vijayakant to join DMK alliance

The Hindu  

Viduthalai Chiruthaikal Katchi leader Thol Thirumavalavan on Saturday requested DMDK leader Vijayakant to be part of the DMK alliance for the Lok Sabha polls to keep the “communal” BJP and the “casteist” PMK at bay. Asked about the meeting between Union Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad and DMK leader M. Karunanidhi, and the stand of the VCK if the Congress rejoined …

Vijayakant seeks support from all 29 DMDK MLAs
11 years, 8 months ago

Vijayakant seeks support from all 29 DMDK MLAs

The Hindu  

With only four days left for the biennial Rajya Sabha polls from Tamil Nadu and in the absence of a clear-cut stand from the Congress, Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam leader Vijayakant has written to his party MLAs, including seven dissidents, to vote for the party candidate A.R. Chandhirakumar, has sent similar requests to all 29 MLAs since whip cannot be …

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