Tamil Nadu’s political landscape has been shaken after three MLAs resigned from their party and reportedly joined the ruling TVK led by Chief Minister Vijay. The sudden defections have triggered allegations of “horse trading” and intensified political tensions in the state.

Opposition parties have accused the ruling establishment of engineering the switch, while the developments have sparked a fresh debate over party loyalty and electoral ethics in Tamil Nadu politics. The situation continues to evolve as both sides trade sharp accusations over the high-profile political shift.

Tamil Nadu: Three MLA's Quit, Jump Ship To Ruling TVK 

Vijay, also known as Thalapathy, recently became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. But did you know there was a time when the actor-turned-politician dragged his parents, SA Chandrasekar and Shoba, to court and had no interest in politics? 

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Tamil Nadu’s post-election drama has intensified after Governor Rajendra Arlekar rejected Vijay’s TVK claim to form the government, stating the party lacks the numbers required for a majority.

The move has triggered sharp political reactions, especially after actor Prakash Raj publicly criticised the Governor’s delay and insisted Vijay should be invited to form the government and prove majority on the Assembly floor.

With Congress extending support to TVK and CPI invoking constitutional principles and the SR Bommai judgement, Tamil Nadu now faces a major political and constitutional showdown following the hung Assembly verdict.


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Vijay and the entire South Indian film industry today paid their last respect to producer RB Choudary, who passed away following a tragic incident in Rajasthan. 

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An old video of Vijay and Shah Rukh recently went viral on social media following the actor-turned-politician's success in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The video dates back to 2013.

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The shape of the upcoming government in the state remains unclear as TVK will need an alliance or support from other parties to reach the halfway mark in the Assembly.

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Actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay is set to become Tamil Nadu's next CM after his party TVK reached close to the halfway mark in the Assembly polls. However, his journey was not at all smooth and deftly handled political, professional as well as personal challenges.


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If one looks closely, Vijay's exhaustive filmography has served as the groundwork for his political career. Vijay's win is being seen as a historic moment in Tamil Nadu politics with many comparing him to MGR. 

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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam spokesperson Felix Gerald also said on counting day that the party was confident of forming the government in Tamil Nadu on its own, as early trends indicated a strong debut.

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