TVK's Ideology: A Clash of Ideologies and a Family's Greed
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TVK's Ideology: A Clash of Ideologies and a Family's Greed

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Tamil actor and TVK founder Vijay has taken a strong stance against divisive forces and corrupt entities, accusing them of undermining the party's ideology. He specifically targets the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its leadership, claiming that they are painting people with certain colors and engaging in divisive politics. Vijay emphasizes that the party's enemies are those who oppose its principles, including those who promote divisive politics and corrupt entities who manipulate the system for their own gain. He also highlights the party's commitment to equality, secular principles, and women's empowerment. TVK's ideology is based on the belief that everyone is equal by birth and that the party will work to create a society free from caste, creed, and gender-based discrimination. The party also advocates for proportional representation and calls for a caste census to support this goal.

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Will exit from DMK alliance push Arjuna into budding politician Vijay's arms?
5 days, 18 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 …

Kanimozhi on DMK’s prospects
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Kanimozhi on DMK’s prospects

The Hindu  

Thoothukudi MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi has said that the DMK will win 200 seats in the next Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Addressing the DMK southern zone Adi Dravidar welfare committee’s review meeting held in Tiruchendur on Saturday, the MP said: “As DMK leader M.K. Stalin’s tenure, the DMK has constantly worked towards the development of oppressed communities, weather it was 18% …

Vijay only echoes the principles of Dravidian parties: Annamalai
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Tamil Nadu politics: Next generation and the marathon for power
1 month, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu politics: Next generation and the marathon for power

Hindustan Times  

Is Tamil Nadu politics moving into a phase of transition with the entry of the generation next in the forefront? Tamil Nadu politics: Next generation and the marathon for power There are yet important and influential leaders with age and experience on their side who need to be acknowledged and reckoned such as Kanimozhi of the DMK and Thol Thirumavalavan …

Why Anti-Hindi Protests Shaped Tamil Politics For 60 Years - And Still Matter Today
1 month, 1 week ago

Why Anti-Hindi Protests Shaped Tamil Politics For 60 Years - And Still Matter Today

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 11, 2024 21:32 IST - 12 MINS READ The 1960s were a time of student uprisings across the world. R. Vijaya Sankar’s timely translation of Hindi Imperialism, whose author, Aladi Aruna, was an active participant in the anti-Hindi agitations and later became an important leader in the DMK, should kindle interest in this crucial political movement of …

Actor Vijay’s TVK Party Launch: Star Power Meets Ideological Confusion in Tamil Nadu Politics
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

New Political Star Rises in Tamil Nadu, But Can They Conquer Division?
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

New Political Star Rises in Tamil Nadu, But Can They Conquer Division?

The Hindu  

Actor and TVK leader Vijay has launched a new political party with a focus on fighting divisive forces and corruption. While his policies and programs seem promising, converting his huge fan base into a fighting political force is a challenge. The party's emphasis on the word 'secular' is a refreshing change from the usual political rhetoric. However, the party's promise …

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

TVK Embraces Secular Social Justice Principles: Vijay
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

TVK Embraces Secular Social Justice Principles: Vijay

The Hindu  

The TVK has committed to secular social justice principles, with leaders like Periyar E.V. Ramasamy, B.R. Ambedkar, and Rani Velu Nachiyar guiding the party's ideology. The party emphasizes equality, transcending religion and gender, and upholding democratic rights. Some of their action plans include bringing back education to the State list, abolishing the NEET, and setting up a department for protection …

TVK Declares DMK and BJP Rivals in 2026 Assembly Elections
1 month, 3 weeks ago

TVK Declares DMK and BJP Rivals in 2026 Assembly Elections

Deccan Chronicle  

TVK Founder Vijay declares DMK as political rival and the BJP as ideological opponent. He emphasizes the abolition of corruption and graft, and outlines his party's principles and goals, including women's rights, education, and social justice. Vijay also takes a clear stance against NEET and other contentious issues, and emphasizes his commitment to playing people's politics and devising schemes for …

Vijay: Everything for Everyone, a Snake-Like Political Journey
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vijay: Everything for Everyone, a Snake-Like Political Journey

New Indian Express  

Vijay, the leader of the DMK, unveils his political objective in his first speech at the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) state conference. He declares that everything for everyone is the party's ideological stand, emphasizing simplicity and direct communication. Vijay criticizes the existing style of political speeches, stating that they are overly long and repetitive. He outlines his party's ideological leaders, …

Udhayanidhi Stalin Vs Vijay For TN CM AIADMK Speculates Direct Faceoff In 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Election
3 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 …

AIADMK’s Existential Crisis: Can it Rise From The Ashes?
5 months ago

AIADMK’s Existential Crisis: Can it Rise From The Ashes?

News 18  

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is facing an existential crisis in Tamil Nadu. Edappadi K Palaniswami, who ruled Tamil Nadu for four years after Jayalalithaa, interestingly managed to retain the majority of AIADMK cadres, elected representatives, and, in particular, the famous two-leaves poll symbol. The eight or so Dravidian parties that have emerged in Tamil Nadu since 1967 …

Documenting and analysing 75 years of the DMK
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Documenting and analysing 75 years of the DMK

The Hindu  

On September 17, 1949, a group of young Tamil men, led by their leader C.N. As the party is set to complete 75 years in the political scape, biographer R. Kannan in his latest work ‘The DMK Years: Ascent, Descent, Survival’ attempts to provide an objective account to look into the political mobilisation of the DMK, the major splits, including …

‘Division in anti-DMK votes may help party’
8 months, 1 week ago

‘Division in anti-DMK votes may help party’

Hindustan Times  

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-led Tamil Nadu government, after being at the helm for three years, despite witnessing visible anti-incumbency in several regions seems to be expecting benefits in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The bipolar contest turned triangular after the AIADMK cut ties with the BJP last October A cross section of voters in southern Tamil Nadu said that their …

PM Modi's ‘1st copyright in corruption’ attack on MK Stalin's DMK in Tamil Nadu
8 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi's ‘1st copyright in corruption’ attack on MK Stalin's DMK in Tamil Nadu

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lashed out at the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, accusing it of becoming a company of a family. “DMK has first copyright on corruption, entire family looting Tamil Nadu,” the prime minister said at a rally in Tamil Nadu's Vellore. Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE Coverage Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the DMK of dividing people …

Clear Picture on Coalitions Yet to Emerge in Tamil Nadu
9 months, 1 week ago

Clear Picture on Coalitions Yet to Emerge in Tamil Nadu

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The AIADMK, which walked out of the NDA in September 2023, still remains unattached to any other political party even as the clock ticks for the finalization of alliances to fight the Lok Sabha polls, while its erstwhile partner, the BJP, had managed to find a few small allies and arch-rival DMK managed to keep its flock together by …

Tamil Nadu Presents Rs 49,278.73 crore Deficit Budget
10 months ago

Tamil Nadu Presents Rs 49,278.73 crore Deficit Budget

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government on Monday presented a Rs 49,278.73 crore deficit budget for the year 2024-25. State finance minister Thangam Thennarasu said the state’s growth was higher than that of the national GDP, which was a positive sign, and that the growth advantage was expected to continue in the next year. Addressing the state Assembly, he said the …

Vijayakant: DMDK founder, actor, philanthropist, who briefly altered TN’s bipolar political landscape
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Vijayakant: DMDK founder, actor, philanthropist, who briefly altered TN’s bipolar political landscape

The Hindu  

Vijayakant, Tamil actor turned founder of Desiya Murpokku Dravidar Kazhagam, whose refreshing electoral success briefly altered the bipolar political landscape in Tamil Nadu in the first decade of this millennium, died at a private hospital in Chennai on Thursday. Unlike his contemporaries Kamal Haasan and Rajinikant, who wavered, Vijayakant took a political plunge once he decided and launched DMDK and …

'Evil Force DMK Has To Be Uprooted From Tamil Soil': Annamalai After Police Arrests BJP Functionaries Over Flag Post Row
1 year, 2 months ago

'Evil Force DMK Has To Be Uprooted From Tamil Soil': Annamalai After Police Arrests BJP Functionaries Over Flag Post Row

ABP News  

New Delhi: Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Sunday slammed DMK's 'signature campaign' against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test, saying that the party thinks 'Tamil Nadu politics is cinema.' #WATCH | On DMK's 'signature campaign' against NEET examination, Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai says, "They still think Tamil Nadu politics is cinema. Now these are the people who talk …

TN BJP Hits Out at DMK MP A Raja for 'Hindu Religion is a Menace' Remark
1 year, 3 months ago

TN BJP Hits Out at DMK MP A Raja for 'Hindu Religion is a Menace' Remark

News 18  

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai on Tuesday lashed out at DMK parliamentarian A Raja for his purported remark that the “Hindu religion is a menace.” Annamalai accused the ruling DMK of being the principal reason for creating caste divide and hatred among the people in the state. Annamalai said the DMK MP and former union minister A Raja had …

Tamil Nadu BJP submits 'DMK Files-II' memorandum to Governor, seeks action on 'benami' links
1 year, 4 months ago

Tamil Nadu BJP submits 'DMK Files-II' memorandum to Governor, seeks action on 'benami' links

India Today  

The Tamil Nadu BJP on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to Governor R N Ravi seeking action over what it claimed "benami" links to ruling DMK Ministers, legislators and MPs and "three scams" to the tune of about Rs 5,600 crore. Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai, on his Twitter handle, said his party sought the Governor's intervention and suitable action …

DMK Files | Fight for clean governance in T.N. is between struggling ‘first generation’ and corrupt ‘third generation’: Annamalai
1 year, 5 months ago

DMK Files | Fight for clean governance in T.N. is between struggling ‘first generation’ and corrupt ‘third generation’: Annamalai

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai on Friday, July 14, 2023 said his fight for corruption-free, clean governance in Tamil Nadu was a fight between people like him belonging to the “first generation” and the “third generation” of “dynasts” in the ruling DMK. Mr. Baalu had filed the case after Mr. Annamalai made corruption allegations against the former during an …

Those differentiating between people due to caste, religion, arrogance will not understand Dravidian Model: Stalin
1 year, 7 months ago

Those differentiating between people due to caste, religion, arrogance will not understand Dravidian Model: Stalin

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday said that those who differentiated between people because of “caste, religion, power and arrogance,” will not understand what the ‘Dravidian Model’ of governance is. He said the wise people of Tamil Nadu, who brought the DMK to power with the hope of bringing a dawn to the State, would clearly understand what …

Tamil Nadu: DMK sends legal notice to BJP’s Annamalai over corruption allegations; demands Rs 500 cr in damage
1 year, 8 months ago

Tamil Nadu: DMK sends legal notice to BJP’s Annamalai over corruption allegations; demands Rs 500 cr in damage

India TV News  

DMK Files: Terming the Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai’s corruption allegations “baseless and defamatory”, the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam sent a legal notice to the BJP chief and demanded an apology as well as Rs 500 crore in damages. The 10-page notice issued by DMK Organisation Secretary R S Bharathi said, “Annamalai's allegations named 'DMK Files' and targeted at …

Prospects for Dravidian renewal
1 year, 8 months ago

Prospects for Dravidian renewal

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court effectively gave former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Edappadi K. Palaniswami a shot in the arm when it saw off, this week, an interim challenge to his control of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam issued by former Deputy Chief Minister and party coordinator O. Panneerselvam. As a five-time Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Karunanidhi …

Dravidian parties cannot give corruption-free governance: Tamilaruvi Manian
1 year, 11 months ago

Dravidian parties cannot give corruption-free governance: Tamilaruvi Manian

The Hindu  

It is impossible for the DMK and the AIADMK to ensure corruption-free governance in Tamil Nadu, according to Kamarajar Makkal Katchi founder Tamilaruvi Manian. Interacting with journalists in Coimbatore on Sunday, he said politics of hatred and money power dominated Tamil Nadu, because of which democracy was losing its significance. Ravi and the State government over the use of the …

Battle of ideologies, a struggle steeped in history: Decoding DMK vs Governor row over Thamizhagam
1 year, 11 months ago

Battle of ideologies, a struggle steeped in history: Decoding DMK vs Governor row over Thamizhagam

India Today  

When the Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi made a remark that he preferred ‘Thamizhagam’ to `Tamil Nadu’ for the name of the state, at a function in Raj Bhavan recently, he knew very well that it would ignite an explosive row in a State that prides in its ancient language and exclusive identity. Treasury benches and other political parties vehemently …

Dynastic politics is in the bloodstream of the DMK, K.P. Munusamy
2 years ago

Dynastic politics is in the bloodstream of the DMK, K.P. Munusamy

The Hindu  

Leading the AIADMK’s protests against the DMK-led government on Tuesday here, as part of the State-wide protests by the party, AIADMK leader K.P. Munusamy said: “The anointment of Udhayanidhi Stalin was only expected given that dynastic politics runs in the bloodstream of the DMK.” Mr. Munusamy said “dynastic politics” was started by the late DMK patriarch Karunanidhi, who appointed his …

There Is No Dravidian Ideology; BJP Real Alternative to DMK in Tamil Nadu: K Annamalai - News18
2 years, 8 months ago

There Is No Dravidian Ideology; BJP Real Alternative to DMK in Tamil Nadu: K Annamalai - News18

News 18  

Since taking charge of Bharatiya Janata Party’s Tamil Nadu unit in July 2021, policeman-turned-politician K Annamalai has laid down the law for local leaders and cadres, and has cracked the whip on non-performers. He earned praise from the top brass after leading the BJP to a creditable performance in this year’s Tamil Nadu urban civic polls, and has now set …

A pledge to preserve the honour of India
3 years, 4 months ago

A pledge to preserve the honour of India

The Hindu  

India, strong and tall as the Himalayas in the North, and wide and deep as the ocean in Kanniyakumari in the South, is celebrating its 75th Independence Day. In 1947, journalists from various countries published their wishful thinking as news, saying that India could gain independence, but it would not be able to preserve it. India is majestically celebrating its …

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2021 | A higher digital presence this poll season
3 years, 8 months ago

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2021 | A higher digital presence this poll season

The Hindu  

Parties in Tamil Nadu, especially the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All-India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, picked up huge digital slots, particularly on YouTube, this Assembly election, when compared to previous years. A source from the DMK’s IT wing said with people working from home after the COVID-19 outbreak, YouTube’s outreach was quite high. The prime reason for this is …

Tamil Nadu Assembly elections | MDMK to continue in DMK alliance to stop Hindutva onslaught
3 years, 10 months ago

Tamil Nadu Assembly elections | MDMK to continue in DMK alliance to stop Hindutva onslaught

The Hindu  

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam would continue in the DMK-led alliance and face the Assembly election as a constituent to stop the onslaught of Hindutva, party leader Vaiko told its cadres at a meeting held in Coimbatore on February 15. Joining hands with the DMK was also based on ideology as it wanted to protect the Dravidian ideology.” The MDMK was …

The Rise and Fall of a Dravidian Political Icon: Periyar's Legacy
6 years, 11 months ago

The Rise and Fall of a Dravidian Political Icon: Periyar's Legacy

The Quint  

The article explores the life and political legacy of Periyar, a prominent leader in the Dravidian political movement in Tamil Nadu. Born into a family of non-Brahmins, Periyar dedicated his life to promoting Dravidian culture and identity. He played a crucial role in uniting non-Brahmin communities and advocating for their rights and aspirations. Periyar's ideology, rooted in Marxist principles, influenced …

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