Tamil Nadu’s political landscape is witnessing early trends, with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidates taking the lead in two constituencies. The initial trends offer an early indication of the party’s performance as vote counting progresses. All eyes are on the state’s major political players as the results unfold.


Tamil Nadu Politics: TVK candidates take early leads in Two Tamil Nadu Seats 

Tamil Nadu is embroiled in a political storm over CM C Joseph Vijay's plan to build a new Rs 1,200-crore Secretariat-Assembly complex at Pattinapakkam, near Marina Beach. Former CM and DMK president MK Stalin strongly opposed the move, warning it would devastate fishing communities' homes and livelihoods, sarcastically saying "the Secretariat is not for the CM to gaze at the sea." With AIADMK and even coalition partner CPI-M also opposing, Vijay may be forced into a U-turn and look for an alternative coastal site.


TN beachfront secretariat row: MK Stalin warns Vijay's plan will devastate fishing community

Tamil Nadu’s upcoming bypolls are set to be an early electoral test for actor-turned-politician Vijay and his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). The bypolls will provide an opportunity to assess the party’s electoral performance ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election. Vijay launched TVK in 2024 and has positioned the party as a political alternative in the state. The contests are expected to draw attention to TVK’s organisation, campaign strategy and voter outreach.


Tamil Nadu Bypolls: First major electoral test for Vijay’s TVK 

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s planned public appearance outside London's iconic skyscraper, The Shard, was abruptly called off after the UK Metropolitan Police cited severe crowd safety concerns. Hundreds of fans who had queued for hours were informed via loudspeaker announcements that the event lacked official police permits due to public safety risks. Following the cancellation, the TVK IT wing issued an urgent appeal asking supporters to refrain from gathering outside the Chief Minister’s hotel or along his travel route as he concludes his UK trade mission.  

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's planned public appearance event in London cancelled 

Tamil Nadu Police have registered cases against senior DMK leaders—including Nilgiris MP A. Raja, Harbour MLA P.K. Sekar Babu, and Rishivandhiyam MLA Vasantham Karthikeyan—following allegations of defamatory and derogatory remarks made against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and Law Minister C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar. The FIRs were lodged across Saidapet, North Beach, and Kallakurichi police stations based on complaints filed by TVK functionaries following statewide DMK demonstrations.  


Tamil Nadu politics: Three DMK leaders booked for controversial remarks against CM Vijay

The political standoff between Telangana’s ruling Congress and opposition BRS intensified during the Assembly’s monsoon session, with protests, detentions and a heated row over remarks against Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar.

Telangana: Congress, BRS spar in assembly for third consecutive day

Tamil Nadu Assembly witnessed dramatic scenes as Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay launched a sharp attack on the DMK during a heated debate. Vijay criticised the previous DMK government over governance and corruption, and his mimicry of M.K. Stalin triggered strong protests and an opposition walkout.

Uproar in Tamil Nadu assembly over Vijay's speech targeting DMK

Telangana: Political showdown between BRS and Congress reaches a fever pitch

CM Vijay delivered a fiery 40-minute speech, growing visibly agitated as he condemned what he called a "river of abuse" against women — an indirect but pointed rebuke aimed at DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin over his remarks targeting actor Trisha Krishnan. Invoking the 1989 assault on former CM Jayalalithaa inside the same Assembly, Vijay said harsh political criticism is welcome, but personal attacks on women never will be. He also hit DMK on corruption, the TASMAC scam, and law and order.


Tamil Nadu CM Vijay unleashes fiery assembly speech, slams DMK over Trisha remarks

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay has drawn a line between political criticism and abusive language, saying he welcomes criticism but will not accept obscene or derogatory remarks against women. His comments come amid an increasingly charged political environment in Tamil Nadu, where personal attacks and political rhetoric are becoming a major point of contention. What does Vijay’s warning signal for his emerging political strategy?

Tamil Nadu: Welcome criticism but won't accept obscene remarks against women

Congress has drawn a political red line for Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) ahead of the 2029 battle, with questions intensifying over who could emerge as the Opposition’s prime ministerial face. Congress has also suggested that TVK remains more of a “fan mode” phenomenon than a serious political force. What does this mean for Vijay’s political ambitions and the evolving alliance arithmetic in Tamil Nadu?

Congress draws red line for Vijay's TVK over 2029 PM face 

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is set to hold a second meeting with its post-poll alliance partners in Chennai on September 9. The meeting will focus on formalising the existing arrangement into a political alliance, a day after the Assembly’s Budget session concludes.

Tamil Nadu: TVK's post-poll partners to meet on September 9

Actor-politician Vijay has unveiled plans for an ambitious Olympic City in Chennai, just days after TVK announced a major revamp of its Sports City project. The proposed development aims to create world-class sporting infrastructure, including modern arenas, training facilities and venues capable of hosting international competitions. Supporters see the project as a bold vision to transform Chennai into a global sports destination, nurture young talent and strengthen India's sporting ecosystem ahead of future international events.


Tamil Nadu: Vijay unveils olympic city dream for Chennai, eyes global sporting future 

Signs of strain are emerging within Tamil Nadu's ruling alliance as disagreements surface over key political issues including delimitation, the Katchatheevu dispute and leadership questions for the 2029 general election. The developments have fuelled speculation about the future cohesion of the alliance and its electoral strategy.

Disagreements within Tamil Nadu's ruling alliance on delimitation, 2029 PM face & Katchatheevu

AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami has mocked the growing ‘Vijay For PM’ campaign by TVK leaders, sarcastically saying Vijay could even dream of becoming the US President and replacing Donald Trump.


Tamil Nadu politics: EPS takes dig at TVK’s ‘Vijay for PM’ push

A political storm is brewing in Tamil Nadu over the question of who should lead the opposition alliance in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Congress leaders have strongly backed Rahul Gandhi as the prime ministerial face, while the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has projected its own vision for national leadership. The disagreement has escalated, with some Congress ministers reportedly threatening to quit the cabinet if their party's position is ignored.


Congress wants Rahul Gandhi, TVK projects Vijay as 2029 PM candidate 

Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Aadhav Arjuna has clarified in the State Legislative Assembly that the proposed Chennai Global Sports City project at Semmenchery has not been cancelled. His statement comes after Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin alleged that the project had been scrapped.

Sports minister Aadhav Arjuna dismisses Udhayanidhi's charges

Tamil Nadu: Political tussle over 2029 prime ministerial candidate

Tamil Nadu: Political tussle between TVK and Congress over 2029 prime ministerial candidate 

Tamil Nadu political parties have criticised TVK MLA M.V. Karuppaiah over his remarks that Jallikattu was “ruining” or harming the youth. AMMK general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran and NTK chief coordinator condemned the statement, calling Jallikattu a traditional sport deeply connected to Tamil culture and the farming community. Dhinakaran also pointed out that Karuppaiah’s Sholavandan constituency includes Alanganallur, globally known for its famous Jallikattu event.

Tamil Nadu: parties slam TVK MLA over 'Jallikattu ruining youth' remark 

Tamil Nadu politics has been rocked by explosive allegations from Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson, who claimed in the Assembly that he paid bribes to secure approvals for educational institutions during the previous DMK government. Wilson said he was a "direct witness" to the alleged corruption and challenged authorities to investigate his claims. Former School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi dismissed the allegations as politically motivated and demanded that the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) summon and investigate Wilson over his admission of paying a bribe.


Tamil Nadu finance minister's bribery charge sparks political row

Tamil Nadu politics has been rocked by explosive allegations from Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson, who claimed in the Assembly that he paid bribes to secure approvals for educational institutions during the previous DMK government. Wilson said he was a "direct witness" to the alleged corruption and challenged authorities to investigate his claims. Former School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi dismissed the allegations as politically motivated and demanded that the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) summon and investigate Wilson over his admission of paying a bribe.

Tamil Nadu finance minister N Marie Wilson's bribery charge sparks political row

TVK minister's bribery claim sparks political storm in Tamil Nadu 

A viral video showing a woman in a short black dress stepping out of a car sparked an unnecessary political storm after social media accounts falsely claimed it was Tamil Nadu Industries Minister S Keerthana. The 29-year-old minister firmly clarified it wasn't her, but didn't stop there, calling out what she described as a "fragile, regressive mindset" behind the trolling. "But even if it were, why should it matter?" she wrote on X, accusing DMK and AIADMK supporters of turning women's clothing choices into political ammunition.


TVK minister responds to social media trolling over viral video

The Tamil Nadu government has ordered comprehensive quality and alcohol-content testing across all state distilleries following public concern and a political controversy surrounding the swift clearance of liquor variants produced by Enrica Enterprises. Prompted by consumer groups and TASMAC employees demanding tighter safety standards, the state-run monopoly has directed officials to verify that all spirits strictly conform to permitted alcohol-by-volume (ABV) limits—such as the standard 42.8% threshold for spirits, alongside specific ranges for beers and wines.


Tamil Nadu: Vijay govt orders strict quality testing at all distilleries in state

'Misogyny is the oldest weapon': TVK minister Keerthana hits back after viral video row

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay unveiled a fresh set of welfare measures in the Assembly, headlined by the "Annapoorani Super 6" scheme, offering three free LPG cylinders annually to women heads of households, starting Pongal 2027. With a ₹4,000 crore annual outlay, it's expected to benefit over 1.30 crore families. Vijay also expanded the "Vetri Payanam" free bus travel scheme to cover Express, Deluxe, and hill-area buses for women and transgender persons from October 2, with no trip limits or income cap


Tamil Nadu: Vijay announces free LPG cylinders, expanded bus travel for women & transgender persons

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay has officially confirmed his government will scrap the long-proposed Parandur greenfield airport project, citing the interests of farmers and local communities who had protested for years against losing their land. Vijay assured the Assembly that a new site will be identified where there's no local opposition, and announced plans to expand Meenambakkam airport with a new Terminal-5, raising its capacity to 55 million passengers annually. DMK has slammed the move, arguing the state lacks authority to unilaterally scrap the project since civil aviation falls under the Centre.


CM Vijay scraps Parandur Airport project, says 'no opposition from locals' this time

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s remarks on delimitation after his meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah have sparked a political row. Opposition parties have accused Vijay of changing his earlier position, while he has sought a clear assurance that southern states will not lose parliamentary representation.

Tamil Nadu’s political battle over delimitation has intensified, with the TVK-led government demanding that the number of Lok Sabha seats remain frozen at the current 543.

The resolution seeks a complete freeze on delimitation and argues that representation of southern states, including Tamil Nadu, could be significantly affected if future delimitation is based on a post-1971 census. The TVK has also called for the 33% women’s reservation to be implemented within the existing parliamentary structure.

The move has brought the TVK and DMK closer on the contentious issue, despite their wider political rivalry. While the DMK has previously demanded that delimitation be deferred, the TVK is pushing for an even stronger freeze.

The resolution has also drawn opposition from the NDA and DMK ally DMDK, with questions being raised over why Tamil Nadu is debating delimitation when the proposed bill has not yet been introduced in Parliament.

Delimitation row: Vijay seeks assurance on states' representation

The political battle between Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and the ruling DMK has intensified, with actor-turned-politician Vijay vowing to reveal alleged “DMK corruption files.” The war of words follows a dispute over alleged irregularities in road-laying projects, with leaders from both parties trading sharp accusations. As Tamil Nadu's political temperature rises ahead of future elections, the clash is emerging as a key confrontation in the state's evolving political landscape.


Tamil Nadu politics: Vijay escalates DMK showdown, vows to expose ‘corruption files’

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has announced a new benefits package for all 234 MLAs in the state Assembly. The package includes brand-new cars for constituency travel, along with a monthly ₹75,000 allowance covering fuel, vehicle maintenance and driver expenses. Legislators will also receive ₹25,000 per month to hire a personal secretary. The announcement has sparked attention over the scale of perks being extended to elected representatives.


Vijay rolls out a slew of perks of Tamil Nadu MLAs 

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