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Vijay's TVK names candidates for crucial October 6 Tamil Nadu bypolls

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam announced candidates for upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly by-elections. K Maragatham Kumaravel and P Sathyabama will contest from Madurantakam and Dharapuram. These polls mark the first electoral test for the new TVK government. Nominations open September 9, with polling scheduled for October 6. Securing these seats is important…

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SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking expeditious disposal of Tamil Nadu election petitions

The Supreme Court declined a petition for faster disposal of election disputes. It refused to direct the Madras High Court to expedite 54 election petitions. The court stated that entertaining such a plea would set a bad precedent. Petitioners were granted liberty to approach the High Court directly for relief.…

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AIADMK suffers another setback as Karur MLA MR Vijayabaskar resigns from Tamil Nadu Assembly

AIADMK faces another blow as Karur MLA MR Vijayabaskar resigns, following a series of defections post the 2026 elections. Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabakaran accepted the resignation, deeming it valid. This exodus includes former minister C. Vijayabaskar and over 300 members who joined Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, citing leadership issues…

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Vaiko's MDMK snaps ties with DMK-led SPA, cites bid to prop up AIADMK govt

The MDMK, led by Vaiko, has severed ties with the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, accusing its long-time ally of attempting to install an AIADMK government. The party asserted that such actions undermined the DMK's secular ideology and made their alliance slogan meaningless. MDMK cited alleged "behind-the-scenes political deals" after the…

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From hype to reality: Assessing TVK’s first month in Tamil Nadu

The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election has fundamentally altered the state’s political landscape. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the two-year-old party led by actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay has done what several political formations failed to achieve over the last three decades: break the near six-decade dominance of the Dravidian duopoly. For…

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SC dismisses plea seeking probe into 'irregularities' in TN Assembly trust vote

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking an investigation into alleged horse-trading during the Tamil Nadu Assembly trust vote. The court found the allegations to be vague and lacking substantiation. The trust vote, held on May 13, saw the C Joseph Vijay-led government secure a majority. The plea had…

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Annamalai begins new political journey after BJP exit, eyes Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai is launching a new political movement. This new group will participate in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Annamalai resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party after disagreements regarding Tamil Nadu. He had informed the party of his decision earlier. This move follows the BJP's…

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Congress MP S Jothimani alleges massive irregularities in candidates selection for Tamil Nadu Assembly polls

Congress MP S Jothimani has alleged significant irregularities in the allocation of constituencies and selection of party candidates for the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls. She claimed that established party members were sidelined for newcomers, with constituencies reportedly negotiated for specific individuals. Senior party workers who have served the party for…

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EC orders probe into voting by foreigners in Tamil Nadu polls, 10 held in Chennai

The Election Commission has ordered a probe into allegations of foreign nationals voting in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election. Police arrested ten foreign nationals attempting to fly out after noticing indelible ink on their fingers. These individuals, from Sri Lanka, the UK, and Canada, allegedly used fraudulent Indian ID documents.…

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Supreme Court to hear TVK MLA's plea against Madras HC order barring him from taking part in floor test

The Supreme Court will hear a plea from a TVK lawmaker who has challenged a Madras High Court order preventing him from participating in a floor test in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. The case pertains to a close election result and allegations of irregularities. The court's decision could impact the…

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Astrologer Radhan Pandit, who predicted Vijay’s win, becomes Tamil Nadu CM's special officer

Astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, who predicted C. Joseph Vijay's political rise, has been appointed Officer on Special Duty to the newly elected Chief Minister. Vijay's party, TVK, achieved a significant breakthrough in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, exceeding expectations and challenging established parties.

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Vijay Kutti Story: Tamil Nadu CM narrates a British Parliament story when nobody wanted to become a Speaker; watch the viral clip

CM Vijay Kutti Story: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay mixed history, humour and parliamentary tradition inside the Assembly on Tuesday while speaking during the election of JCD Prabhakar as Speaker of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. Referring to an old British parliamentary tradition where Speakers were once…

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Newly elected Tamil Nadu MLAs to take oath at Chennai Secretariat

New legislators are taking their oaths at the Chennai Secretariat today. This marks a significant moment for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party after its electoral success. The 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly convenes for its inaugural session. The Pro Tem Speaker will administer the oaths to all elected members. Chief…

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South Central 71: Delimitation row, alliances and what will decide the vote in Tamil Nadu

In this episode of South Central, Pooja Prasanna and Azeefa Fathima discuss the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections with RK Radhakrishnan, Ramya Kannan, and Dr C Lakshmanan.

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‘BJP’s double engine a joke’: Interview with PTR

Ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Palanivel Thiagarajan (PTR), the state Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services, spoke to TNM’s Pooja Prasanna and outlined the DMK government’s performance and its pitch for a second term.

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South Central 70: Can Vijay break DMK–AIADMK hold? | Bennix–Jayaraj case: Why verdict stands out

In this episode on South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. They are joined by The Deccan Herald’s Assistant Editor Sivapriyan and journalist and translator Kavitha Muralidharan.

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T.N. Speaker Appavu accepts Vijayadharani’s resignation

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker accepts resignation of MLA who joined BJP, following proper procedures under Indian Constitution.

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T.N. Speaker Appavu lowered the dignity of Chair: Raj Bhavan

The Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker's conduct lowered the dignity of his Chair and grace of the House, says Raj Bhavan.

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Contributions made to CM Relief Fund

Tamil Nadu Assembly members donate ₹1.27 crore to Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund for cyclone relief.

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AIADMK and BJP split: Diminishing electoral returns a factor | Data

AIADMK snaps ties with BJP-led NDA due to diminishing returns & anti-BJP sentiment in TN. Tables show AIADMK's vote share reduced in 2022 urban local body elections, while DMK's remained same. AIADMK's stronghold in western region had lowest anti-BJP sentiment. Poor transfer of AIADMK's votes to BJP also a factor

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AISMK focusing on 2026 T.N. Assembly elections: Sarathkumar

All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi (AISMK) president R. Sarathkumar on Sunday said his party was focusing on the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and not on the next year’s Parliament elections.

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T.N. Governor should function as per Indian Constitution to dignify his post: Speaker Appavu

The Governor, who has no power to dismiss a minister from the Council of Ministers, should discharge his duty as stipulated in the Indian Constitution, which will dignify the Constitutional post he holds, Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker M. Appavu has said.

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TASMAC to close 500 liquor shops in Tamil Nadu from June 22

A TASMAC press release said all the district managers had been asked to identify the 500 shops which were to be closed and to ensure that the closure should not lead to sale of illicit arrack sales.

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HC closes appeals related to privilege proceedings initiated during AIADMK regime against Stalin, 17 other DMK legislators

The Madras High Court closed a batch of writ appeals filed in 2020 by the then Tamil Nadu Assembly Secretary and the Privileges Committee against an interim stay order passed by a single judge in September that year against the breach of privilege proceedings initiated against then Leader of Opposition…

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