Aadhav Arjuna who equated ally DMK with monarchy quits VCK party
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Aadhav Arjuna who equated ally DMK with monarchy quits VCK party

India Today  

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi deputy general secretary Aadhav Arjuna, who previously commented that the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu, resigned from the party on Sunday evening. “I don’t have any difference of opinion with the ideology of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi,” he wrote, adding “The thoughts that stemmed out of me due to valid anger over the welfare of the people have now turned into points of debates. Aadhav Arjuna created a political storm when, at a book launch on December 6, he allegedly targeted DMK when he said that a party which claimed to be the champion of social justice was following monarchy. This Even before the monarchy comment, Aadhav courted controversy when he claimed that alliance parties couldn’t be content with only seat sharing, they needed power sharing.

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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 …

What’s Aadhav Arjuna up to?
1 week, 4 days ago

What’s Aadhav Arjuna up to?

Deccan Chronicle  

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Suspended VCK leader Aadhav Arjuna claims key role in DMK's political victory
1 week, 6 days ago

Suspended VCK leader Aadhav Arjuna claims key role in DMK's political victory

India Today  

The suspended deputy general secretary of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, Aadhav Arjuna, who was under fire for his recent controversial remarks accusing their ally, the DMK, of promoting “monarchy”, has now released a video on X revealing his close association with the DMK. Additionally, he co-published the book “Ambedkar, A Leader for All”, which was launched during an event where Arjuna …

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 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 …

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 …

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. …

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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AIADMK quit NDA over respect for workers’ feelings, other factors didn’t shape move, says EPS
1 year, 2 months ago

AIADMK quit NDA over respect for workers’ feelings, other factors didn’t shape move, says EPS

Firstpost  

Palaniswami said the decision to walk out of the National Democratic Alliance was taken after party members conveyed the feelings of “two crore party workers” to the leadership AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday said his party’s decision to walk out of the BJP-led NDA was in deference to its workers’ feelings on the “happenings” in the state and …

TTV Dhinakaran, Sasikala have no right to talk about our party, says AIADMK leader Jayakumar
3 years, 4 months ago

TTV Dhinakaran, Sasikala have no right to talk about our party, says AIADMK leader Jayakumar

India Today  

D Jayakumar, senior leader of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and a former Tamil Nadu minister, said on Thursday that ousted leader VK Sasikala and her nephew TTV Dhinakaran have no stand in and right to talk about the AIADMK. This comes days after AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran, the nephew of former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s close aide VK …

Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls: AIADMK-BJP Begin Seat Sharing Talks
3 years, 9 months ago

Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls: AIADMK-BJP Begin Seat Sharing Talks

News 18  

Chennai: The ruling AIADMK and BJP commenced the talks for sharing seats for the April 6 assembly election in the state. A delegation from the BJP which included Union Ministers Kishan Reddy, Gen V K Singh, BJP national general secretary in-charge of Tamil Nadu C T Ravi, state party chief L Murugan, held discussions with Chief Minister and AIADMK co-coordinator …

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