he Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has extended support to Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, helping the party reach the majority mark required to form the government in Tamil Nadu. With support from the CPI, CPI(M), VCK and Muslim League, TVK has crossed the crucial 118-member majority mark in the 234-member Assembly. TVK had won 107 Read More…
Hundreds of supporters of Vijay gathered at Nehru Indoor Stadium on Thursday expecting to witness the swearing-in ceremony of the TVK leader as chief minister, but returned disappointed after finding the venue closed. Supporters who had travelled from different parts of Tamil Nadu, including Coimbatore and Arumbakkam, said there was no official communication regarding the Read More…
Political circles in Tamil Nadu were abuzz on Wednesday amid reports of possible discussions between long-time rivals Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) to prevent Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) from forming its first government in the state. The speculation gained momentum hours after the Congress party extended support to Read More…
Actor-turned-politician Vijay, chief of Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), secured a decisive victory in Tiruchirapalli East, winning by a margin of 27,416 votes. Vijay polled 91,381 votes in the constituency, adding to his earlier win in Perambur, where he recorded a larger margin of 53,715 votes. His campaign in Tiruchirapalli was marked by high-energy rallies across Read More…
Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) has secured a landmark victory in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, marking a dramatic shift in the state’s political landscape. The party, formed just two years ago, swept the polls with a commanding performance, ending the dominance of traditional Dravidian parties. In a major upset, Chief Minister M. K. Read More…
CHENNAI: A case has been registered against Vijay for allegedly violating the election code of conduct. The case was filed by the Chennai Police based on a complaint from Election Commission officials. According to officials, the violation took place during a roadshow from Perambur to Kolathur. Police said the case has been registered under five Read More…
Chennai: In a significant boost to actor Vijay’s political foray, the Election Commission of India has officially allotted the ‘Whistle’ symbol to his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), as it prepares to contest its first-ever Tamil Nadu Assembly election. Welcoming the decision, TVK leaders described the symbol allotment as a major milestone and a strong Read More…
Actor and Tamil Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay is likely to be named as an accused in the Karur crowd tragedy case, according to reports. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is expected to file its chargesheet by the second week of February, with the possibility of invoking charges of culpable homicide not amounting to Read More…
Chennai: Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay will appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in New Delhi today for questioning in connection with the Karur tragedy, a stampede during a TVK campaign event that claimed 41 lives, including women and children. Vijay left Chennai at 7 am in a private aircraft Read More…
Actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay launched a scathing attack on the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) during a public rally in Erode, framing the current political landscape as a “fight between good and evil.” Calling the DMK an “evil force,” Vijay positioned his party as an alternative to what he described as Read More…