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 one of his ideologues, Vijay has made it clear that Dravidian ideology—“sans the atheism”—would be at the core of his politics. According to the actor’s fiery speech, what the TVK stands against are nepotism and alleged corruption of the DMK, its political enemy, and the divisive politics of the BJP, its ideological foe. But whether it will take root and bear fruit, or ripen and wither prematurely, will be ultimately determined by Vijay’s actions, commitment and sustained engagement with the public.

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Vijay cannot sway ideologically aligned youth, feels VCK leadership
5 days, 21 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, …

Vijay accuses DMK of indulging in graft, BJP extends support to him
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6 days, 14 hours ago

Vijay accuses DMK of indulging in graft, BJP extends support to him

Hindustan Times  

Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam president Vijay on Sunday launched an attack on the ruling DMK government, accusing it of indulging in corruption, following investigations were initiated into the alleged irregularities in the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation. Vijay said that an “entire book on corruption” can be written about the DMK’s mismanagement. “The kind of organised corruption exposed in the report …

TVK leader calls Tamil Nadu BJP's liquor scam protest 'drama', demands real action
6 days, 16 hours ago

TVK leader calls Tamil Nadu BJP's liquor scam protest 'drama', demands real action

India Today  

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam General Secretary N Anand has hit out at the BJP over its protest against the alleged Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation liquor scam in Tamil Nadu, calling it a “drama”. “If the Union government has the authority to act, why stage a siege protest instead?” he asked, taking a dig at the BJP’s demonstration that saw state …

TVK chief Vijay slams Tamil Nadu budget as 'politically motivated' and 'vote-driven'
1 week, 2 days ago

TVK chief Vijay slams Tamil Nadu budget as 'politically motivated' and 'vote-driven'

India Today  

Actor-politician Vijay strongly criticised the Tamil Nadu government’s 2025-26 budget, calling it politically motivated rather than people-focused. Vijay, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief, raised pointed questions about the budget’s efficacy, stating, “It has been repeatedly questioned whether all these are just schemes provided to every state. Vijay highlighted the lack of concrete measures to create employment opportunities, saying, “Why is …

Tamil actor-politician Vijay slams Nirmala Sitharaman over Periyar remarks
1 week, 4 days ago

Tamil actor-politician Vijay slams Nirmala Sitharaman over Periyar remarks

India Today  

Tamil actor-politician Vijay came to the defence of social reformer Periyar, accusing the BJP of using the Dravidian leader to divert criticism against the Union government. He highlighted Periyar’s contributions, stating, “We can go on and on about how he opposed child marriage, supported widow remarriage, and opposed caste atrocities.” He also emphasised Periyar’s foresight in advocating for reservation, saying, …

'If MPs Lack A Voice...': TVK Chief Vijay Mounts 'Delimitation' Attack On Centre
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'If MPs Lack A Voice...': TVK Chief Vijay Mounts 'Delimitation' Attack On Centre

ABP News  

Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam chief and actor Vijay strongly criticised the central government over the proposed delimitation exercise, warning that it could disproportionately reduce the representation of southern states in the Lok Sabha. In a strongly worded letter, Vijay highlighted the imbalance in parliamentary representation and questioned the necessity of increasing MPs if they are not given adequate opportunities to voice …

TVK chief Vijay demands fair delimitation, questions commission's independence
2 weeks, 4 days ago

TVK chief Vijay demands fair delimitation, questions commission's independence

India Today  

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief and actor Vijay raised concerns over the proposed delimitation process, urging fairness and public consultation. Highlighting global democratic practices, Vijay pointed out that several parliaments have provisions like the "Prime Minister's Question Time," where leaders directly address representatives’ concerns. He questioned whether increasing the number of MPs alone would lead to better governance, asserting that fundamental …

Tamil Nadu: Vijay Slams DMK, BJP at TVK Anniversary Meet
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Tamil Nadu: Vijay Slams DMK, BJP at TVK Anniversary Meet

Deccan Chronicle  

Speaking at the first anniversary celebrations of the party, organized at a plush five-star resort in Mamallapuram on Wednesday, Vijay spoke against the ‘three language policy’ that was sought to be implemented in Tamil Nadu by the BJP government and gave a typical punch line twist to it by saying ‘what bro? It’s very wrong bro.’ The event kicked off …

Prashant Kishor, actor Vijay share stage during TVK party's first year anniversary
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Prashant Kishor, actor Vijay share stage during TVK party's first year anniversary

Hindustan Times  

Jan Suraj party chief Prashant Kishor attended Tamil actor Vijay's party Thamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam 's first year anniversary on the outskirts of Chennai on Wednesday. Thamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam chief and actor Vijay with Jan Suraj chief Prashant Kishor during TVK's second anniversary celebrations, in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. DMK allies dismiss TVK's ‘strategy’ Prashant Kishor visited the actor at …

Prashant Kishor and Vijay share stage: Big political buzz before Tamil Nadu elections 2026. What’s brewing?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Prashant Kishor and Vijay share stage: Big political buzz before Tamil Nadu elections 2026. What’s brewing?

Live Mint  

Actor-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay shared the stage with election strategist Prashant Kishor on Wednesday to mark the party’s first anniversary ahead of the 2026 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. Jan Suraaj party founder Prashant Kishor's presence at the anniversary event in Tamil Nadu's Mahabalipuram is seen as a calculated electoral strategy in the state dominated by Dravidian …

Actor-politician Vijay mocks DMK, Centre over 3-language NEP row: ‘Like LKG-UKG kids’
3 weeks, 4 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 language row turns sour for BJP, actor Ranjana Natchiyaar leaves party to join Vijay’s TVK
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Tamil Nadu language row turns sour for BJP, actor Ranjana Natchiyaar leaves party to join Vijay’s TVK

Live Mint  

Actor-turned-politician Ranjana Natchiyaar, on Tuesday, February 25, resigned as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party over the ‘Hindi imposition’ allegations against the Central government. Ranjana Natchiyaar said she had no place in a party which “disregards Tamil identity.” The DMK in Tamil Nadu has accused the Centre of imposing Hindi on the state through the three-language formula in the …

TN people aware of 'setting' between DMK, BJP on language issue: Vijay at TVK anniversary meet
3 weeks, 4 days ago

TN people aware of 'setting' between DMK, BJP on language issue: Vijay at TVK anniversary meet

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam founder Vijay on Wednesday said that the people of Tamil Nadu need not be educated since they are already aware of what he termed as a “setting” between the BJP and the DMK on the issue of the Union government’s alleged attempt to impose “three language” policy in the State. Addressing the first anniversary of his …

Actor Ranjana Nachiyaar joins Vijay's party after quitting BJP over language row
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Actor Ranjana Nachiyaar joins Vijay's party after quitting BJP over language row

India Today  

Actor-turned-politician Ranjana Nachiyaar, Tamil Nadu Art & Cultural Wing State Secretary who quit the Bharatiya Janata Party yesterday, joined superstar Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam on the occasion of its first anniversary celebration on Wednesday. VIDEO | Tamil Nadu: Actor turned politician and BJP leader Ranjana Nachiyaar joins actor Vijay’s TVK party. He is the hope of Tamil Nadu," she says …

Prashant Kishor takes swipe at DMK in Vijay's party event in Tamil Nadu
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Prashant Kishor takes swipe at DMK in Vijay's party event in Tamil Nadu

India Today  

Political strategist Prashant Kishor launched a scathing critique of Tamil Nadu’s ruling party at actor-politician Vijay’s party anniversary event. The shared goal is to bring change in people’s lives.” PRASHANT KISHOR DECLARES SUPPORT FOR VIJAY Kishor, who was instrumental in various political victories across India, made a striking appearance in support of TVK. Arjuna’s assertion was a continuation of his …

Annamalai slams Vijay over language row, says 'practise what you preach, bro'
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Annamalai slams Vijay over language row, says 'practise what you preach, bro'

India Today  

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai has taken a dig at actor-turned-politician Vijay over his stance on the language debate, accusing him of double standards. Calling Vijay “bro,” Annamalai questioned why the actor’s children and his own school, Vijay Vidhyashram, followed a three-language policy while his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, advocated for a two-language system. What bro, it’s very wrong …

Vijay, Prashant Kishor step out together, set stage for party's 2026 battle
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Vijay, Prashant Kishor step out together, set stage for party's 2026 battle

India Today  

Actor-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay marked his party’s first anniversary with a grand public meeting in Mahabalipuram, setting the stage for a political showdown ahead of Tamil Nadu’s 2026 elections. Sharing the stage with election strategist Prashant Kishor, the event signalled a possible shift in TVK’s approach as it positions itself against the state’s Dravidian giants. Without naming …

விஜய்: Vijay Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam To Celebrate 1st Anniversary In Mahabalipuram On Feb 26 Prashant Kishor To Attend
3 weeks, 5 days ago

விஜய்: Vijay Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam To Celebrate 1st Anniversary In Mahabalipuram On Feb 26 Prashant Kishor To Attend

ABP News  

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, actor-turned-politician Vijay’s political party, is gearing up to celebrate its first anniversary on Wednesday, February 25, at a private hotel in Mahabalipuram. The event is likely to be attended by prominent political strategist and Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor, alongside TVK’s founder and president, Vijay. The participation is likely to come as Prashant Kishor met Tamilaga …

Just A Courtesy Call? Why Hush-Hush Prashant Kishor-Vijay Meet Has TN Abuzz
1 month, 1 week ago

Just A Courtesy Call? Why Hush-Hush Prashant Kishor-Vijay Meet Has TN Abuzz

ABP News  

The recent meeting between political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor and actor-turned-politician Vijay in Chennai has sparked significant speculation in Tamil Nadu’s political circles. With the assembly elections scheduled for March-April next year, this encounter has led to various conjectures regarding a potential collaboration between Kishor and Vijay’s political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. However, several critical questions arise — was this a …

Actor-Politician Vijay Granted ‘Y’ Category Security in Tamil Nadu
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1 month, 1 week ago

Actor-Politician Vijay Granted ‘Y’ Category Security in Tamil Nadu

Deccan Chronicle  

The Ministry of Home Affairs has accorded ‘Y’ category security to actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president Vijay. The security cover, which will be implemented only within Tamil Nadu, includes round-the-clock protection by the Central Reserve Police Force.Under this arrangement, Vijay will be guarded by a team of eight personnel, including two commandos and additional police officers. The security detail …

India Today's MOTN survey reflects Tamil Nadu people's feelings: DMK Minister
1 month, 1 week ago

India Today's MOTN survey reflects Tamil Nadu people's feelings: DMK Minister

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Law Minister and senior Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader S Reghupathy welcomed the India Today Mood of the Nation survey results for the state. According to the MOTN survey, if Lok Sabha elections were to be held again today, Tamil Nadu would still vote for DMK-Congress alliance. It shows that reception has increased for the ruling party and our …

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" …

Prashant Kishor To 'Advise' TVK Chief Vijay? Meeting Between The Leaders Ahead Of 2026 Polls Creates Buzz
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1 month, 1 week ago

Prashant Kishor To 'Advise' TVK Chief Vijay? Meeting Between The Leaders Ahead Of 2026 Polls Creates Buzz

ABP News  

In a development that has set political circles abuzz, renowned election strategist Prashant Kishor met with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam founder and actor-politician Vijay on Monday. The meeting, held at Vijay’s residence in Panaiyur on the East Coast Road near Chennai, lasted over an hour and fueled speculation about Kishor’s potential role in shaping TVK’s strategy for 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly …

Vijay’s TVK completes one year, but it has long way to go in a short span
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Vijay’s TVK completes one year, but it has long way to go in a short span

The Hindu  

A year after Tamil cinema’s leading star Vijay took to social media to announce the launch of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam — originating from his fan club-turned-welfare organisation — the political party is yet to make a significant impact or emerge as a disruptor in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape. Positioning the party against politics of “corruption” and “divisiveness”, where it perceives …

One year of TVK: Vijay unveils busts of party’s ideological icons, calls for a new political path in 2026
1 month, 3 weeks ago

One year of TVK: Vijay unveils busts of party’s ideological icons, calls for a new political path in 2026

The Hindu  

On the occasion of the first year anniversary of the launch of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, party president Vijay on Sunday unveiled the busts of ideological icons of the party — Social reformer Periyar E.V. In a statement addressing his party cadres, Mr. Vijay said “We have completed one year and entered the second year today as a people’s movement. During …

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 …

Aadhav Arjuna, Nirmal Kumar join TVK; Vijay gives key posts
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Aadhav Arjuna, Nirmal Kumar join TVK; Vijay gives key posts

The Hindu  

Former deputy general secretary of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi Aadhav Arjuna, and AIADMK IT wing joint secretary C.T.R. Arjuna, who has been appointed as the party’s election campaign management general secretary, will function along with my political strategist John Arockiyasamy in organising election campaigns.” Further, he appointed Mr. Kumar as deputy general secretary, P. Jegadeesh as joint treasurer, A. Rajmohan as …

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 …

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 …

Thalapathy Vijay's last film titled Jana Nayagan, first look out
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Thalapathy Vijay's last film titled Jana Nayagan, first look out

India Today  

Good news for Thalapathy fans! Tamil superstar Vijay's ultimate film, previously referred to as Thalapathy 69, now has an official title. Earlier on Friday, KVN Productions, the film's official production house, announced on social media that the title would be revealed on Republic Day. KVN Productions shared yet another poster of the film, in which the actor can be seen …

Actor-politician Vijay at Parandur: DMK ‘staging drama’ with conflicting positions on farmers’ issues, says TVK president
2 months ago

Actor-politician Vijay at Parandur: DMK ‘staging drama’ with conflicting positions on farmers’ issues, says TVK president

The Hindu  

Actor-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president Vijay on Monday charged that the ruling DMK was “a master at staging drama” and taking contradictory stances on farmers’ issues. Nearly a year after taking the political plunge, Mr. Vijay met villagers protesting against Chennai’s second airport project proposed at Parandur, in the neighbouring Kancheepuram district. In a meeting organised at an open …

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 …

Vijay’s TVK boycotts Erode East bypoll; two-corner battle between DMK, NTK
2 months ago

Vijay’s TVK boycotts Erode East bypoll; two-corner battle between DMK, NTK

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: New political entrant actor Vijay announced on Friday that his party, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam will neither contest in the assembly by-election to Erode East, scheduled to be held on February 5, nor support others. The development came days after Tamil Nadu’s opposition parties All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Bharatiya Janata Party -led National Democratic Alliance boycotted the …

With Vijay exiting films for a political career, can Tamil cinema move beyond star power?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

With Vijay exiting films for a political career, can Tamil cinema move beyond star power?

Live Mint  

Tamil star Vijay’s announcement of his final film before a full-fledged political entry has raised questions about the future of the state’s cinema industry, which has long been anchored by star power. “The nature of stardom and the connect with fans is changing for actors across industries but southern film stars have managed to stay rooted to their fan base …

Actor-politician Vijay meets Tamil Nadu governor amid outrage over Anna University sexual abuse case; BJP reacts
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Actor-politician Vijay meets Tamil Nadu governor amid outrage over Anna University sexual abuse case; BJP reacts

Hindustan Times  

Actor-turned-politician and TVK chief Vijay met Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi on Monday amid the outrage over the alleged sexual assault of an engineering student at Anna University in Chennai. Actor-turned-politician and TVK chief Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Monday. “We met the Governor to address the safety of women and the law and order situation,” …

Is the PMK heading for a split?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Is the PMK heading for a split?

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai:PMK founder S Ramadoss and his son and the party’s president Anbumani Ramadoss had a spat in the open at the party general council meeting at Puducherry on Saturday over the nomination of P Mukundan, grandson of Ramadoss and nephew of Anbumani Ramadoss, as president of the PMK youth with indicating a possible split in the party, which is an …

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 …

TN politics: Tamil nationalism versus Dravidian identity
2 months, 3 weeks ago

TN politics: Tamil nationalism versus Dravidian identity

Hindustan Times  

There is a subtle but an influential intersection of the debate between Tamil nationalism and Dravidian identity in Tamil Nadu politics for over a decade. There are curious and interesting dimensions to this debate with the Tamil nationalists seeking separate identity based on language, culture and politics while advocates of Dravidian identity emphasising that Tamil nationalism is intrinsic to the …

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 …

JUST SPAMMING | When a political bout moves to another ring
3 months, 1 week ago

JUST SPAMMING | When a political bout moves to another ring

Deccan Chronicle  

A political development of unsure consequences that gained traction in the popular imagination last week was the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, which is an alliance partner of the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, suspending one of its deputy general secretaries, Aadhav Arjuna, for six months. Whether he was aware of the reasons for the DMK or rather the Dravidian parties having …

How BJP’s Dual Strategy Secures Electoral Supremacy
3 months, 1 week ago

How BJP’s Dual Strategy Secures Electoral Supremacy

The Quint  

In the North, the BJP cemented its dominance by dismantling caste-based regional alliances. In Uttar Pradesh, constituencies like Phulpur, once symbols of Congress-era politics, now reflect the BJP’s consolidation of non-Yadav OBCs and non-Jatav Dalits. Constituencies like Madarihat illustrate its success in blending Hindutva rhetoric with economic promises to appeal to both urban middle classes and rural labourers, particularly in …

DMK slams actor-politician Vijay for comparing Manipur with Tamil Nadu: Unfair
3 months, 2 weeks ago

DMK slams actor-politician Vijay for comparing Manipur with Tamil Nadu: Unfair

India Today  

Senior DMK leader and Lok Sabha MP Kanimozhi on Sunday slammed actor-politician Vijay after the latter drew a comparison between the law and order situation in Tamil Nadu and that of Manipur, which is under the grip of ethnic violence. The row started when the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam chief Vijay, while speaking at a book launch on December 6, criticised …

VCK chief skips Ambedkar book event with Vijay over alliance concerns with DMK
3 months, 2 weeks 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. …

Annamalai mocks Vijay's TVK: Khichdi politics by mixing rasam, curd and sambar
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Annamalai mocks Vijay's TVK: Khichdi politics by mixing rasam, curd and sambar

India Today  

Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai, fresh from a three-month fellowship in the UK, has sparked a debate with his sharp critique of actor-politician Vijay and his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. Speaking at a conclave in Coimbatore, Annamalai dismissed TVK's ideological approach as "khichdi politics," referring to its blend of various political philosophies. The conference garnered significant attention, with …

Vijay only echoes the principles of Dravidian parties: Annamalai
3 months, 3 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 …

Vijay’s Maiden Event as Political Party Leader
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Vijay’s Maiden Event as Political Party Leader

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam founder president Vijay will be making his maiden public appearance as a political party leader when he would be releasing a Tamil book, ‘Ellorkumana Thalaivar Ambedkar’ published by Tamil media group on Friday, December 6, putting at rest speculations on him planning to share the stage with VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan. However, the rumours of the …

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 …

Tamil Nadu politics: Next generation and the marathon for power
4 months, 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 …

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