The Tamil Nadu government is reportedly considering relocating the state Secretariat and Legislative Assembly to Chennai’s Pattinapakkam area, with the proposed site said to be approximately 100 metres from Chief Minister Vijay’s official residence. The reported proposal has drawn attention because of the new complex’s possible proximity to the Chief Minister’s residence. Supporters say the location could reduce long official convoy movements and ease traffic disruption, whi

DMK legislators were evicted from the Tamil Nadu Assembly in Chennai on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, following an uproar over Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s remarks. The opposition demanded the removal of references to former DMK leaders, the Sarkaria Commission and Enforcement Directorate documents from the Assembly record.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay told the Assembly that the police must serve as protectors of the public and should never become an independent power centre. Responding to concerns over law and order, he promised action against offenders regardless of their political connections.

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced a new integrated Assembly-Secretariat complex. The ₹1,200-crore Chennai project will cover 20 lakh square feet, while its exact location and construction schedule are yet to be announced. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has announced plans to construct a new integrated Legislative Assembly and Secretariat complex in Chennai at an estimated cost of ₹1,200 crore. The proposed complex will have a bui

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government has announced a major expansion of maternity benefits for women government employees, increasing leave for the birth of a third child from 12 weeks to 365 days. Human Resources Management Minister D. Sarathkumar made the announcement in the Assembly while replying to the debate on demands for grants for his department. Tamil Nadu Extends One-Year Maternity Benefit To Third Child Under the existing policy, eligible women government

CHENNAI: A sharp political confrontation erupted between the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and the DMK in the Tamil Nadu Assembly over the proposed relocation of Chief Minister Vijay’s office to Namakkal Kavignar Maligai. The debate, held during discussions on demands for grants for the Public Works Department, also widened to include tender procedures, the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme, pension policy and major infrastructure projects. CM Office Shift Triggers Heated D

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay intervened in the state Assembly after Forest Minister RV Ranjith Kumar referred to former Chief Minister and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi by name without using a customary honorific, triggering protests from opposition DMK legislators. The incident occurred during Monday's Assembly proceedings. Vijay quickly acknowledged that the manner in which the late leader had been addressed was inappropriate and apologised on behalf of his minister, hel

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N Marie Wilson said the TVK government has included 125 of its 436 election promises in the state budget, defending the administration amid opposition criticism over announcements and the state’s finances. 125 TVK Poll Promises Included in Budget Speaking in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday, August 10, 2026, Finance Minister N Marie Wilson sa

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay and Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin clashed in the Assembly over the Cauvery dispute and Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam. Vijay rejected demands for another all-party meeting while defending direct talks with Karnataka and insisting Tamil Nadu’s water rights would not be compromised. Vijay Defends Direct Talks With Karnataka Over Cauvery Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay defended his proposal to hold di

How Vijay Is Trying To Build A Standalone Majority For TVK In Tamil Nadu Assembly Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay appears to be working on a clear political plan: reduce TVK’s dependence on allies and move closer to a standalone majority in the Assembly. The latest trigger is the resignation of senior AIADMK leader and former minister M.R. Vijayabhaskar as MLA from Karur. He is expected to join Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, bec

AIADMK rebel camp faces fresh trouble after three MLAs joined Vijay’s TVK government AIADMK Rebel Camp Under Pressure Tamil Nadu politics has seen another major twist as one more AIADMK MLA from the SP Velumani camp is likely to resign, according to sources. The possible exit comes just a day after three AIADMK legislators left the party and joined Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s ruling TVK. The MLA’s name has not been officially reveale

Vijay Withdraws Astrologer OSD Appointment After Backlash From Allies And Opposition Political Controversy Erupts Over Astrologer Appointment Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay reportedly withdrew the controversial appointment of astrologer Radhan Pandit Vettrivel as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Chief Minister’s Office after facing strong criticism from alliance partners, opposition leaders and political observers across Tamil Nadu.

Udhayanidhi Stalin Reignites Sanatan Dharma Row Before CM Vijay  

Vijay’s Rise Sparks DMK-AIADMK Alliance Speculation In Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu politics witnessed dramatic developments after a faction of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MLAs led by senior l

TVK’s White Paper May Create Political Pressure For CM Vijay The Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government is expected to face intense political scrutiny over its proposed White Paper on Tamil Nadu