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

DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin says the party has consistently opposed delimitation amid reports of a possible change in its position. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has called an all-party MPs' meeting to discuss the proposed exercise and its impact on the state. DMK Reaffirms Opposition To Proposed Delimitation Exercise The political debate over delimitation has intensified in Tamil Nadu after DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin clarifi

The Udhayanidhi Stalin arrest over alleged Trisha remarks has intensified Tamil Nadu politics. The Tamil Nadu police case, TVK and BJP criticism, DMK political vendetta claim and Cauvery protest controversy have moved the row to the centre of public debate. Tamil Nadu police case follows Trisha remarks row Tamil Nadu Police arrested DMK leader and Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin on August 4 following a case concerning remarks ma

Madras HC Quashes Karur Stampede Government Jobs Order The Madras High Court has cancelled the Tamil Nadu government’s compassionate appointment order for families affected by the 2025 Karur stampede. The court noted that the CBI investigation remains under Supreme Court supervision and avoided commenting on the tragedy’s merits. Chennai, July 27, 2026, 5:49 PM IST: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday quashed the Tam

TVK Seeks State Control Over Medical Education, End to NEET Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has renewed its demand to abolish NEET and give states complete authority over education and medical admissions. The party has also proposed constitutional changes to transfer education-related powers from the Centre to the states. TVK Expands Its Position Against NEET Chennai, July 22, 2026: The TVK state control over medica

TVK Leader Bribe Allegation Sparks Row After Vijay’s Karur Speech A fresh political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after BJP leader Vinoj P Selvam circulated footage that allegedly shows a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam functionary receiving money from a government contractor. The allegation emerged shortly after Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay delivered a strong anti-corruption message during his public meeting in Karur. The authenticity of the circula

Vijay’s Centre Outreach Tests New Opposition Model Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is taking a different route in opposition politics by keeping his political attack on the BJP separate from his administrative dealings with the Union government. During the 2026 Assembly election campaign, Vijay and his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam strongly opposed the BJP on issues such as Hindi imposition, the National Education Policy, federal rights

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Inner Circle Faces Scrutiny Over Transparency Questions Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s advisory circle has come under political scrutiny after the DMK questioned the role of some of his close associates in government meetings and official decision-making spaces. The controversy has opened a wider debate on transparency, authority, and the boundaries between political trust and public accountability. The issue gained

AIADMK Exodus Deepens As Four Former Ministers Join Vijay’s TVK Tamil Nadu politics witnessed another major shift on Thursday as four former AIADMK ministers joined Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, marking a fresh setback for the opposition party amid continuing internal churn. Former ministers C Vijayabaskar, M R Vijayabhaskar, MSM Anandan, and S Valarmathi joined TVK along with several former MLAs, district-level functionar

TVK Invites MDMK, VCK, IUML As Stalin Questions Tamil Nadu Govt Stability Chennai, June 30, 2026: Tamil Nadu politics has entered a fresh phase of realignment after the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) invited key parties, including the VCK, MDMK, and IUML, for a July 1 meeting with Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. The invitation comes days after Vaiko-led MDMK walked out of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance and moved closer to the TVK governme

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

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

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