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

Former Rajya Sabha MP Vijayasai Reddy reportedly announced plans for a new political party on Monday, September 7, 2026, but did not disclose its name. The announcement, made in Andhra Pradesh, raised questions about the party’s leadership, CM candidate and ability to challenge established political forces. Vijayasai Reddy Announces New Political Party but Rules Out CM Bid Former Rajya Sabha MP Vijayasai Reddy