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CHENNAI: Refuting reports on Tuesday that the Greater Chennai Police have registered cases against actor and TVK president Vijay and his party cadre for alleged violations during his campaign rally in the Kolathur Assembly constituency on Monday, sources in the city police told TNIE that although they had received some complaints, no case has been registered as of Tuesday. Meanwhile, sources in the office of Chief Electoral Officer said that Tamil Nadu CEO Archana Patnaik has sought a report from Chennai's District Election Officer J Kumaragurubaran, who is also the Greater Chennai Corporation's commissioner, on the alleged violation of norms that took place during Vijay's campaign rally on Monday. Sources added that the report is awaited. Vijay, after filing nomination in the Perambur constituency, participated in the campaign rally there and later in Kolathur. However, his party cancelled his campaign meetings planned later in the day in Villivakkam and Anna Nagar constituencies, alleging a lack of adequate bandobust arrangements by the police for the meetings earlier in the day that witnessed a huge turnout of people. Party functionaries said they cancelled the meeting, keeping in mind the safety of the public and their president.
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court will on Monday hear the plea of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) seeking an independent probe into the Karur tragedy that occurred during actor Vijay's rally on Saturday, which left 40 persons, including children, dead. Raising doubts over the root cause of the tragedy and emphasising the need for preserving the CCTV footage recorded at the spot, advocates of TVK approached Justice M Dhandapani on Sunday, seeking that a suo motu case be taken up on the incident and an independent probe ordered. However, the judge, who is to sit in the vacation court in the Madura ...Read More >
Chennai, Mar 30 (UNI) Soon after Shortly after filing their nomination papers on the opening day today for the April 23 elections to the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Chief Minister and DMK President M K Stalin held a roadshow in his Kolathur constituency, even as Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Founder and actor-politician Vijay in his maiden electoral foray, hit the campaign trail in Perambur constituency and blamed the ruling DMK for failing to ensure the safety of women and children and control the drug menace in the State. Mr Stalin, who is seeking a record fourth win from Kolathur from where he h ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Monday lodged a formal complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer, alleging inadequate police protection during his election campaign in Perambur, which forced him to halt his outreach midway. In his complaint, Vijay stated that insufficient police deployment in the Perambur Assembly constituency led to severe crowd mismanagement, posing safety risks to both the candidate and the public. He pointed out that large gatherings along key roads brought his campaign convoy to a complete standstill, making it impossible to proceed as scheduled. ...Read More >
Chennai: PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss has fielded his wife and Pasumai Thayagam president Sowmiya Anbumani in Dharmapuri in the upcoming assembly election. Party treasurer Thilagabhama has been fielded in Perambur to take on TVK president Vijay. PMK's released its final list of candidates for the upcoming assembly election on Monday. The list features a mix of seasoned legislators, party office-bearers, and prominent women functionaries. Apart from Sowmiya Anbumani and Thilagabhama, party women's wing state secretary Tamizharasi Adhimoolam has been fielded as a candidate, in Vridhachalam. A ...Read More >
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay opened his election campaign in Chennai on Monday with a rally in Perambur that drew an unusually large crowd for a first stop, underlining both the scale of his appeal and the harder political arithmetic that now awaits him. After filing his nomination from Perambur, the actor-turned-politician used his first major campaign appearance there to launch a direct attack on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and the ruling DMK, while the turnout itself seemed to reflect a strategy his party has carefully guarded. Advertisement Vijay, who filed hi ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Wednesday alleged a conspiracy to prevent party president Vijay from carrying out his campaign across Tamil Nadu in the coming days, and demanded the immediate transfer of senior police officials, including the Chennai City Police Commissioner. Meanwhile, TVK president Vijay, in his representation to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, alleged serious security lapses during his campaign despite his "Y" category status, and has urged the Union Home Minister to intervene and enforce proper security protocols. In a separate representation to the Chief E ...Read More >
Tiruchirapalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 3 (ANI): Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) leader Durai Vaiko on Friday expressed confidence in the victory of the secular progressive alliance (SPA) led by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He also expressed doubts over TVK chief Vijay's chances in the forthcoming polls, saying that popularity in cinema does not necessarily translate into votes. "The secular progressive alliance headed by DMK is one we are very confident about. We are predicting a landslide victory for us, thanks to the welfa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): BJP President Nitin Nabin on Thursday reacted to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay's political entry in the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, stating that it is "too early to say anything about Vijay at this stage". In an interview with ANI, Nitin Nabin underscored the importance of dedication and hard work in politics. "In my view, he is trying for the first time, so I extend my good wishes to him. In politics, one has to work full-time. It is not something where you get something today and then decide where to go tomorrow. Time will tell how thi ...Read More >
Chennai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay has sharply criticised the Tamil Nadu government for what he described as the inhumane and violent arrest of sanitation workers protesting in Chennai. In a strongly worded statement, Vijay accused the ruling DMK of using "fascist" tactics to suppress peaceful demonstrations. He alleged that late-night Wednesday police operations saw male and female workers forcibly dragged away, with several women fainting or sustaining injuries in the process. The violence inflicted on these women, he said, was intolerable for ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court will hear on Monday the TVK's plea seeking an independent probe into the Karur tragedy (on Saturday) which left 40 people, including children, dead. Raising doubts over the root cause of the tragedy and the need for preserving the CCTV footage recorded at the spot, TVK lawyers, led by advocate S Arivazhagan, approached Justice M Dhandapani on Sunday for taking up a suo motu case on the incident and ordering an independent probe into it. However, the judge, who is going to sit in the vacation court in the Madurai Bench, said he would take up the matter if they f ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: After four days of relentless downpours, Telangana is expected to have a brief respite on Monday, with no rainfall alerts issued. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed the state under a yellow alert for thunderstorms. IMD data showed that Papannapet in Medak district received the heaviest 24-hour rainfall at 10.6 cm, followed by Manoor in Sangareddy with 9.28 cm and Nallabelly in Warangal at 9.15 cm. The statewide average rainfall for the day stood at 7.3 mm, notably higher than the normal 4.3 mm. Warangal's Sangem recorded the day's highest maximum temperature ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite MI's dominant chase of 220. KKR seemed in control after posting a commanding 220/4, but the script ...Read More >
TRICHY: Thousands of fans flocked as TVK chief Vijay filed his nomination to contest the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections from the Trichy East constituency on Thursday. This is the second seat he is contesting, having earlier filed his nomination from Perambur on 30 March. He will take on Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidates RD Sekar in Perambur and Inigo S Irudayaraj in Trichy East. Supporters gathered in large numbers at Tiruchirappalli Airport to welcome the leader, with a party carcade accompanying him ahead of his official engagements. The Perambur constituency was historicall ...Read More >
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate Srinath on Saturday filed his nomination for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections from the Thoothukudi Assembly constituency. The nomination was submitted in accordance with election procedures, in the presence of several key party functionaries and supporters. Many party leaders and cadres participated in the nomination filing event and expressed their strong support for Srinath. They also voiced confidence that he would secure victory in the upcoming election. Also Read | Is There Su ...Read More >
He also enjoyed breakfast at a small platform tiffin shop along with local residents and gathered votes, engaging closely with the public in an effort to strengthen grassroots support as a part of the campaign. Leaders and cadres from alliance partners, including the Indian National Congress, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), and the Communist Party of India (CPI), were also present during the campaign. Ravinchandran said that public support for the DMK is strong, adding that people are welcoming the ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 30 (ANI): TVK chief and actor Vijay on Monday filed nominations from Perambur constituency for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The TVK chief also held a massive roadshow with a sea of supporters surrounding his vehicles in Perambur Also Read | Rahul Arunoday Banerjee Dies: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Grieves Death of Bengali Actor, Says 'Stunned and Heartbroken' (See Post). https://x.com/TVKPartyHQ/status/2038551085896613906?s=20 Vijay is contesting from two seats - Preambur and Trichy East- against DMK's incumbent MLAs RD Sekar and Inigo S Irudaya ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai City Police have booked Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader C Joseph Vijay and his party cadre for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct and traffic regulations during a roadshow in the city. The case comes a day after Vijay launched his election campaign in Perambur following the filing of his nomination papers, holding a series of outreach programmes across north Chennai that drew large crowds. The case was registered by the Peravallur police based on a complaint from an officer of the Static Surveillance Team in the Kolathur Assembly constituency. Ac ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 1 (ANI): Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay on Wednesday wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Union Home Secretary, raising concerns over alleged security lapses during his ongoing election campaign in Tamil Nadu. In his letter, Vijay referred to an incident on March 30, when he was travelling from Perambur to Kolathur after filing his nomination papers. He alleged that there was an inadequate police escort and insufficient traffic management, leading to a lack of secure movement for his convoy. Also Read | Kerala Lottery Result Today 3 PM Live ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 2 (UNI) After a two-day government holiday, filing of nominations for the April 23 high stakes Assembly elections resumed on Thursday, with a host of candidates including Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Founder-President and actor-politician and Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin filing their papers from their respective constituencies. While Vijay, who has entered the foray from two seats in his maiden electoral plunge, filed his nomination papers from Tiruchi East, Mr Udhayanidhi, who is also the DMK Youth Wing Secretary, filed his papers at the Chepauk-Tiruvall ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The 16 assembly constituencies in the city witnessed a slew of nominations being filed by candidates, with the total number at 628. The window for filing nominations closed on Monday. Of the 628, the official data showed 346 were filed on Monday alone. Perambur, which has attracted a lot of focus because of actor and TVK president Vijay contesting from there, received the highest of 66 nominations. This is followed by 56 in Kolathur, where Chief Minister MK Stalin is in the fray. Both Stalin and Vijay had filed their nominations April 30, when the process started. Mylapore saw the l ...Read More >
Chennai, (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 29 (ANI): Chennai Police received a phone call claiming that a bomb had been planted at the ECR, Neelankarai residence of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief and actor C Joseph Vijay, officials said. Following the alert on Sunday, police personnel rushed to the spot, and a bomb disposal squad was deployed. Experts are currently carrying out thorough checks inside and outside the premises, sources said. Visuals showed heavy security outside Vijay's residence. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi To Inaugurate New BJP Office in Delhi Today on Saptami of Navrat ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 31 (ANI): Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay will file his nomination on April 2 for the Tiruchirappalli East Assembly constituency ahead of the upcoming state elections. Vijay will submit his nomination before the Assistant Returning Officer at the Ariyamangalam Zonal Office (Zone 2). The filing is scheduled for 12:30 PM at the Tiruchirappalli East Tahsildar Office, sources said. Also Read | Nalanda Temple Stampede: 6 Devotees Killed, Several Injured During Mahavir Jayanti Prayers at Sheetla Mata Temple in Bihar. As part of his visit, ...Read More >
Chennai: CTR Nirmal Kumar, the Joint General Secretary of the Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, has written a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting that adequate security be provided to superstar Tamil actor Vijay, the party founder. Vijay had launched his Tamil Nadu Assembly election campaign on March 30, immediately after filing his nomination to contest the polls from the Perambur seat. Although the Election Commission had granted him permission to campaign in three constituencies, Perambur, Kolathur and Villivakkam, on the same day, he campaigned only in Perambur and Ko ...Read More >
CHENNAI: As per orders of the Election Commission of India (ECI), Tamil Nadu Home Secretary Dheeraj Kumar on Thursday transferred the State's DGP (Head of Police Force) and three more senior IPS officers. Dr Sandeep Rai Rathore, DGP, Training, took charge as the DGP (HoPF), replacing G Venkataraman. ECI had directed all the new officers to take charge in their new roles latest by 11 am on Friday and added that those transferred out should not be involved in any election related work. ECI's direction came two days after actor and TVK president Vijay sent a representation to the commission th ...Read More >
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Chennai, Mar 30 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M K Stalin, the fledgling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Founder and actor-politician Vijay and Naam Tamizhar Katchi (NTK) Founder and another actor-direcor Seeman, Ministers and other prominent leaders sre among the 573 candidates who have filed their papers on the opening day of filing of nominations for the April 23 Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu on Monday. According to the Election Commission of India update late tonight, a total of 573 nominations were filed. Apart from these three Chief Ministerial candidates of their resp ...Read More >
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK candidate from Kolathur Assembly Constituency, MK Stalin, emphasised the importance of voting for the DMK and the secular progressive alliance in Tamil Nadu. "I have come from the soil of Madurai, where Kannagi sought justice, to condemn those who betray Tamil Nadu and to seek victory for those who work for its development. I have come to seek your support for the future growth of Tamil Nadu and to request your valuable votes for the secular progressive alliance, so that Tamil Nadu can hold its head high and achieve gre ...Read More >
Chennai: President of the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), Vijay, cancelled his scheduled campaign at the T Nagar Assembly constituency area on Monday, peeved over the police cutting down the duration for the event from four hours to one hour, while a party member raised an objection over the impending release of a Tamil film, 'Thanga Natchathiram - TN 2026' on April 10. While the general secretary of the party's election campaign management Aadhav Arjuna blamed the Chennai City Police and Commissioner Arun for reducing the time for Vijay's campaign from his Tempo Traveler van (TN 23 D 7999) to ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a single phase on April 23, covering a total of 234 constituencies in the State. Counting is scheduled for May 4. A day earlier, Vijay unveiled the party's manifesto for the upcoming elections, promising "anti-drug protection zones" and a monthly assistance for students. Addressing a press conference in Chennai, Vijay stressed his vision for a drug-free and self-reliant Tamil Nadu. He said anti-drug protection zones" will be established in all schools and coll ...Read More >
Chennai: With a declared asset of about Rs 603.20 core, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) president C Joseph Vijay could emerge as the richest candidate to contest the 2026 Assembly elections though there is time till April 6 to know if any other person with wealth exceeding that of the actor-turned politician enters the electoral fray. In his election affidavit filed along with his nominations for the Assembly elections on Monday, 52-year-old Vijay, contesting from the Perambur constituency, said that he possessed movable assets worth Rs 404.58 crore. Meanwhile, DMK president M.K. Stalin filed ...Read More >