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…
Actor-turned-politician Vijay on Thursday appealed to the Election Commission of India to extend polling hours by two hours, till 8 PM, for the Assembly elections being held across 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu. In a letter addressed to the Chief Election Commissioner, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief highlighted concerns over long queues at several 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 ruling, the Madras High Court has upheld a ₹1.5 crore penalty imposed by the Income Tax Department on popular actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president Vijay, delivering a setback as he gears up for an active political role. The court dismissed Vijay’s plea seeking relief from the fine, which was levied Read More…
The release of actor Vijay’s highly anticipated film Jana Nayakan has hit another roadblock, with the Madras High Court refusing to grant permission for its theatrical release. The setback came after a Division Bench considered an appeal filed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Accepting the CBFC’s contention, the court observed that the 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…