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Only Chief Minister has the right to decide on appointment of ministers and their portfolios, not the Governor, says VCK leader Thirumavalavan

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi president Thol. Thirumavalavan on Friday accused Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi of overreach after he had initially rejected Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s recommendation for assigning Minister V. Senthilbalaji’s portfolios to others.

The Hindu

PMK threatens to file defamation suit against Thirumavalavan for his alleged comments on Vanniyar community

VCK founder and MP Thol. Thirumavalavan’s recent speech against the decision to seal the Sri Dharmaraja Draupadi Amman temple in Melpathi in Villupuram, where Dalits were allegedly denied entry by Vanniyars, has caused a furore among a section of leaders of the Vanniyar community

The Hindu

Thirumavalavan clarifies he did not make adverse comments against Vanniyar people

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi leader Thol. Thirumavalavan said he had not made any adverse comments against people belonging to Vanniyar community

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Enact law against honour based caste-crimes in Tamil Nadu: Thol. Thirumavalavan

Enact law against honour based caste-crimes in Tamil Nadu: VCK founder

The Hindu

For the first time, VCK ropes in a media management company to promote and organise logistics for its event

The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, the staunch ‘working class’ party, roped in a professional media management company to promote and organise logistics for its May 28 event

The Hindu

VCK to boycott inauguration of new Parliament complex by PM Modi

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) founder and Chidamabaram MP, Thol. Thirumavalavan, on Wednesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his decision to preside over the inauguration of new Parliament building instead of the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, despite the latter being the head of both the Houses of legislature –…

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Reduction of State’s debt and fiscal deficit significant achievement, says VCK chief Thirumavalavan

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi founder Thol. Thirumavalavan on Monday said the DMK rule in the last two years has shown the way to India as a whole

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Parties urge Tamil Nadu CM to not grant permission to RSS march on Nov 6

CHENNAI: Accusing Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh of being a fascist and terrorist organisation that killed Mahatma Gandhi, several political parties, including the DMK allies, on Tuesday appealed to the MK Stalin-led government to not allow the organisation to hold its proposed march in the state on November 6.

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RSS rally on November 6 should not be allowed: Thirumavalavan

Chennai

The Hindu

RSS chief’s comments on caste amusing: VCK chief

Chennai

The Hindu

Director Vetrimaaran’s take on Hindu religion in Chola period sparks row

The film-maker has accused the Hindutva forces of continuously trying to appropriate Tamil identity; Kamal Haasan endorses the film-maker’s view; Telangana Governor Tamilisai sees bid to hide cultural identity

The Hindu

‘VCK’s fight is for Hindus disadvantaged by caste system’

Chennai

The Hindu

Ban on VCK-Left rally for social harmony unjustified: Thirumavalavan

“VCK, Left and RSS are not the same. We participate in democratic elections while RSS is an organisation that spreads hate and fascism in the society.”

The Hindu

VCK seeks support from DMK, MDMK and Congress for demonstration against RSS march

We want to show the unity of working classes against those who use religion to divide the masses through this human chain demonstration for social harmony, says party founder Thol. Thirumavalavan

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Thirumavalavan backs DMK MP Raja’s comments on Shudras

Chennai

The Hindu

DPI founder Malaichamy’s biography launched

Author Inkulab says it is important to chronicle Malaichamy’s life so that the younger generation would know about his contribution to the Dalit Panthers movement

The Hindu

Push for appointment of priests as ‘right of all Hindus’, says VCK chief

This is a protest for Hindus, he says

The Hindu

Allot funds and fill vacant positions in SC/ST commission: Thirumavalavan

‘Vacancies have not been filled for 10 months’

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Thirumavalavan urges Chief Minister to curb violence against Dalits in T.N.

VCK chief accuses Police Department of being lethargic in investigating such cases

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Thirumavalavan and Seeman meet protesters in Parandur

People are up against the acquisition of 4,700 acres for the new airport, says VCK chief

The Hindu

VCK welcomes High Court verdict on temple priests’ appointment

Chennai

The Hindu

DMK won’t make the slightest compromise with BJP, asserts Stalin

‘There is no relationship with the national party’

The Hindu

Dalits targeted in Kallakurichi probe by investigating team: Thirumavalavan

‘Party will stage protest on Aug. 13 to urge law enforcement to investigate the truth’

The Hindu

Agnipath evokes tremendous response, says L. Murugan

‘Lakhs of youngsters enlist under the scheme’

The Times of India

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi chief Thol Thirumavalavan seeks Periyar University VC resignation

TRICHY: Condemning the management of Periyar University in Salem for framing a question in one of the semester examinations asking students to name a ‘lower caste’ from the options given, VCK chief and Chidambaram MP Thol Thirumavalavan demanded resignation of the the vice-chancellor of university.

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