INSANE: 3 - The Real Truth

'They wanted to make me CM': Thirumavalavan claims DMK-AIADMK offered him CM post to keep Vijay's TVK out

Thol Thirumavalavan: VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan has claimed that both the DMK and AIADMK approached him to become Tamil Nadu Chief Minister as part of a possible alliance aimed at keeping C Joseph Vijay’s TVK away from power. The VCK leader said his party discussed the proposal internally before rejecting…

The Economic Times · May 12

HC restrains TVK MLA from voting in TN legislative assembly

The Madras High Court has issued an interim order. TVK MLA R Srinivasa Sethupathi is restrained from voting. This includes confidence motions in the Legislative Assembly. The MLA won the Tirupattur seat by a single vote. The DMK candidate filed a petition seeking a vote recount. The TVK government faces…

The Economic Times · May 12

DMK-AIADMK tie-up? What analysts are saying

Reports of DMK and AIADMK joining forces are being seen as speculation. According to analysts, there have been no discussions between the parties. Ideological differences and leadership issues make such a tie-up unlikely, they say.

The Economic Times · May 7

Tamil Nadu election results 2026: Vijay emerges as the ultimate X-factor

Tamil superstar Vijay's political path is unclear after his party's election debut. He opposes the DMK and ideologically the BJP. His next move is highly anticipated. Past clashes with the BJP over his religion and film releases add complexity. Recent career decisions may keep his options open for future political…

The Economic Times · May 2

Not ‘cute’: The ‘kill or die’ threats by children in Vijay’s campaign

For decades Vijay has been an honorary son or brother to his fans. On the TVK’s campaign trail, this imagined kinship produced a new title. Urging children to throw tantrums unless their parents vote for TVK, Vijay added: “Do it for Vijay mama” (uncle).

Newslaundry · Apr 28

What happened in Parliament on delimitation vindicates our stand: CM Stalin to TNM

In an interview to The News Minute, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin speaks about seeking a renewed mandate after five years in power and why he believes his governance record will carry him through a complex electoral contest.

Newslaundry · Apr 22

Delimitation, Vijay’s rise, ‘unhappy alliance’: The Annamalai interview

In a wide-ranging interview with Sreenivasan Jain on the campaign trail, K. Annamalai, the BJP’s most prominent face in Tamil Nadu, navigates questions about the party’s “anti-South” perception, the friction-filled AIADMK alliance, and the emergence of actor-politician Vijay.

Newslaundry · Apr 19

In TN’s fishing hamlets, Vijay’s rise meets both support and scepticism

Around 1.30 pm, under a punishing sun in Tamil Nadu’s Nagercoil town, families hurried along the highway towards Kanniyakumari. On two-wheelers, with infants as young as six months held close, many wore red and gold-yellow mufflers draped around their necks — a visible sign of allegiance. 

Newslaundry · Apr 17

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.

Newslaundry · Apr 12

TN polls 2026: Does DMK see Vijay as a political threat? | Kanimozhi interview

As Tamil Nadu heads toward the 2026 Assembly elections, the political landscape is witnessing an unseen multi-cornered contest. The ruling DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance is seeking another term in office, while the AIADMK-BJP has formed a bloc to mount a strong challenge against the DMK bloc.

Newslaundry · Apr 9