Bengaluru, September 23, 2026: A protest over empty treasury benches briefly halted proceedings in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Wednesday. BJP and JD(S) members objected when the House convened with only two ministers, Krishna Byre Gowda and Santosh Lad, present. The dispute arose just as Speaker G S Patil was preparing to read a congratulatory note for veteran actor Anant Nag, who had received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

Congress leaders expressed confidence about retaining power in 2028 while highlighting the first 100 days of DK Shivakumar’s government. The Karnataka Congress has expressed confidence that it will retain power in the 2028 Assembly elections as Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s government completed 100 days in office. Home Minister Priyank Kharge described the milestone as “just the beginning” of the government’s broader agenda involving policy refo

MK Stalin addressed Vijay’s controversial Assembly gesture, recalled his MISA detention and urged lawmakers to protect legislative decorum. DMK president and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has broken his silence over Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s controversial “jaw gesture” in the Legislative Assembly, recalling the alleged physical abuse he suffered while imprisoned during the Emergency. In a nearly 10-minute video posted on X, Stali

Janasena responded to the political confrontation surrounding the Telangana Assembly in Hyderabad. The party criticised both Congress and BRS, demanded an inquiry into alleged police excesses and indicated plans to emerge as an independent force. Janasena Targets Congress and BRS Over Assembly Row Janasena has entered Telangana’s intensifying political confrontation by criticising both the ruling Congress and the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi ov

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.

The Election Commission has scheduled polling for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly by-elections on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with counting on Friday, October 9. The contests in Tamil Nadu will provide an early electoral assessment of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s government after its first 100 days in office. Vijay Government Faces Its First Major Electoral Test Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s go

The Telangana Legislative Assembly’s Monsoon Session commenced in Hyderabad on Monday amid heightened political activity and extensive security arrangements. Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar later adjourned the House as the ruling Congress and opposition parties prepared for confrontations over several state issues.

Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh: The new legislature complex is planned with expanded chambers for 265 MLAs and 110 MLCs. Amaravati Assembly Building Designed For Expanded Legislature The permanent Andhra Pradesh legislature building under construction in Amaravati is being designed to accommodate a considerably larger number of elected representatives. State Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar said t

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

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai has offered his clearest explanation yet for leaving the Bharatiya Janata Party, blaming what he described as Delhi-centric decision-making and limited autonomy for state leaders. He said his differences with the national leadership had developed over several months. Annamalai Exit Puts BJP’s Tamil Nadu Strategy Under Focus Annamalai said he had indicated in October-November 2025 that he wanted to leave the BJP, but was

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

Udhayanidhi Stalin attacks Vijay over Assembly conduct Tamil Nadu’s political temperature rose again after Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, accusing him of turning the Legislative Assembly into a stage-managed spectacle rather than a serious forum for governance. Speaking at a public event in Thanjavur, Udhayanidhi said the conduct of the House under the TVK

CM Vijay Targets DMK Over Alleged Corruption In Tamil Nadu Assembly Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay launched a sharp attack on the DMK in the Assembly on Tuesday, accusing the previous government of corruption and poor governance. His remarks triggered strong protests from DMK MLAs, who later staged a walkout during the heated session. Vijay Accuses DMK Over TASMAC Revenue

CM Vijay Opposes NEET Again, Says Tamil Nadu Students Need Fairer System CM Vijay renewed Tamil Nadu’s stand against NEET and said student welfare, fair education access, and language choice must remain key priorities.   CM Vijay Opposes NEET Again, Says Tamil Nadu Students Need Fairer System Chennai, June 23, 2026: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday renewed hi

Vijay Clarifies TVK Stand On Periyar And God Belief Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday, June 22, 2026, told the Assembly that Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam accepts the social principles of Periyar EV Ramasamy but does not agree with his atheist stand. Speaking during the Motion of Thanks to the Governor’s Address, Vijay said TVK believes in God while also re