Addressing reporters at the party office in Karattur near Gobichettipalayam, he described the TVK as one rooted in “sacrifice and humanism” and committed to grassroots work
The meeting assumes significance against the backdrop of the exit polls released a day earlier
TNCPCR’s recommendation followed a representation by Tamil Nadu Child Rights Watch, which raised serious concerns on “emotional exploitation of children for electoral influence”
The complaint highlights several viral videos showing children pressured to influence their families’ voting decisions for the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam party, led by C. Joseph Vijay
A striking feature was the turnout of voters in urban segments where polling is usually sluggish in the initial hours; actor Vijay, who is contesting in Tiruchi East, seem to inspired young first-time voters to turn up at the booth
Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan reject the new case, as they had already ordered notice in a similar writ petition
The litigant, a voter from Perambur, says the actor-turned-politician had not properly explained large amounts of loan extended by him to various individuals and entities
The presence of TVK founder Vijay is said to have turned the contest into a three-cornered one instead of the usual bipolar race, paving the way for closer electoral battles than in the past
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief Vijay cast his vote at Vaels International School in Chennai on April 23, 2026.
The ruling DMK, led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, and the Opposition AIADMK, led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami, remain the major players. But NTK leader Seeman and actor and TVK founder C. Joseph Vijay threaten to disrupt the bipartisan politics the State has seen over the past five decades
DMK will ‘surrender’ to BJP leaders Narendra Modi and Amit Shah after poll defeat, claims the actor-turned-politician
They sparkle briefly and vanish. Only electricity gives sustained light. That electricity is the DMK-led alliance. Its path is permanent, according to Dravidar Kazhagam president K. Veeramani. He says actor-politician Vijay seems to have applied the ‘work from home’ philosophy to politics
In a statement addressing the people of Tamil Nadu, Mr. Vijay alleged that from the very day he entered politics, the DMK and the BJP had been exerting enormous pressure on him.
While MGR spent a long time in politics before he launched AIADMK, Vijay had no boots on the ground, until he formed the TVK, the political party
Conversations with a cross-section of voters in Madurai and its surroundings reveal a clear age divide in the political landscape
With TVK leader C. Joseph Vijay choosing Tiruchi East as one of the two constituencies to make his electoral debut, the spotlight has turned to the densely populated Assembly segment spread around the city’s most famous landmark: Rockfort.
Though the responsibility for giving permission for poll campaigns rests with the ECI, the DMK government continues to exert pressure on the TVK candidates’ election campaign using some officials, Mr. Vijay claimed
He also holds meeting with partyworkers regarding election-related work
He asserts that his party has only promised what was possible, practical, and implementable if voted to power
Litigants have sought an inquiry by Director General of Income Tax (Investigation) as it had been sought in another case filed against Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin
Litigants have sought an inquiry by Director General of Income Tax (Investigation) as it had been sought in another case filed against Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin
He asserts that his party has only promised what was possible, practical, and implementable if voted to power
The cases were filed based on complaints from election observers and flying squad officials, who stated that the TVK campaign events breached the conditions imposed under the Model Code of Conduct
Mr. Vijay, in a social media post, demanded the Bill be withdrawn and that the status quo be maintained.
TVK Vijay’s “silent” campaign revived memories of a development that took place over a quarter of a century ago in Tamil Nadu at the height of the 1999 parliamentary elections
Within the TVK, there is an educated group of people keen on defeating the BJP front which, they believe, is acting against Tamil Nadu’s interests. Many of them recognise that voting for Vijay may not yield benefits. They understand that the DMK-led alliance has an edge over the AIADMK-led front, says M. Veerapandian
Within the TVK, there is an educated group of people keen on defeating the BJP front which, they believe, is acting against Tamil Nadu’s interests. Many of them recognise that voting for Vijay may not yield benefits. They understand that the DMK-led alliance has an edge over the AIADMK-led front, says M. Veerapandian
Party sources said Mr. Sukumar was exhausted as he had skipped both breakfast and lunch
Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy had dismissed his 2022 writ petition on February 6, 2026
Manufacturers and retailers are reporting a sharp increase in the sale of whistle, the symbol allotted by the Election Commission of India to actor C. Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the 2026 Assembly election
The police action follows a complaint by R. Udayakumar, production controller of KVN Productions, who sought immediate intervention against the illegal leak, unlawful downloading, transmission, and circulation of the film, which is yet to be released in theatres
Here’s a comprehensive look into the legal battle behind actor-politician Vijay’s swansong film ‘Jana Nayagan’. The film, directed by H Vinoth, fell into a fresh controversy when it was leaked online recently
A Flying Squad team checked the charter flight at the Tiruchi international airport in which Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam founder and actor Vijay was to leave for Chennai.
The production team, led by Venkat K Narayana, is gearing up to take serious legal action against anyone involved in this digital piracy mess
Reacting to the news of Tamil superstar Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ being leaked online, celebrities such as Chiranjeevi, Khushbu Sundar, and Sivakarthikeyan took to social media to slam piracy
Earlier, more than five-minutes of footage from the film surfaced on social media platforms, recorded reportedly from a test screening
“Tamil Nadu’s peculiar politics lacks collective leadership as Dravidianism has shown the way to herding”
RO reduced the campaign slot in T. Nagar from four hours to one hour due to “police pressure”, alleges TVK general secretary (election campaign management) and Villivakkam candidate Aadhav Arjuna
In the revised set of nominations, Mr. Vijay has declared two cases pending against him — one at the Peravallur police station for allegedly violating election norms in the Kolathur Assembly seat, where he campaigned on March 30 after filing his nominations
These are with respect to personal details, criminal disclosures, and asset declarations
Actor and TVK founder C. Joseph Vijay’s anti-corruption plank is nothing new as the film stars floating their own parties in Tamil Nadu have taken up this theme to earn a name for themselves and garner a massive vote