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Former Bharatiya Janata Party leader S Vijayadharani.

BJP leader Vijayadharani, ex-minister Pachaimal join TVK

June 13, 2026, 03:47 PM - 1 min read

The three-time legislator Vijayadharani, also an advocate by profession, had joined the BJP in 2024 after resigning as MLA from Vilavancode constituency.

Four former AIADMK ministers join TVK

June 6, 2026, 02:58 PM - 2 min read

The AIADMK leaders who joined TVK include Udumalai K Radhakrishnan, MC Sampath, Kadambur C Raju and NR Sivapathi.

Annamalai quits BJP to fight 'cult politics'

June 5, 2026, 02:46 PM - 4 min read

In a video message, the leader also known as 'Singham,' said he'd start a political movement and get ready for the next election.

CM Vijay won the trust vote with 144 MLAs backing his government against the majority mark of 118 in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay wins floor test with 144 votes

May 13, 2026, 11:59 AM - 3 min read

Congress, CPI , CPI (M), VCK, IUML and AMMK extended support to the government while the BJP said its stand was "neutral."

The MLAs, backed by senior AIADMK leader CV Shanmugam (left), want party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami to step down.

Post-poll turmoil rocks AIADMK, EPS under fire

May 11, 2026, 02:10 PM - 2 min read

The party’s decline has been stark; after losing power in 2021, the AIADMK saw its seat count plummet to just 47 in the recent April polls.

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay takes oath in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

CM Joseph Vijay takes oath in TN Assembly

May 11, 2026, 11:22 AM - 2 min read

The Chief Minister was the first to be sworn in, followed closely by his ministerial colleagues, including N Anand and Aadhav Arjuna.

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar hands over the letter of appointment to TVK chief C Joseph Vijay as the new state Chief Minister, at the Lok Bhavan, in Chennai on Saturday.

Vijay to take oath as Tamil Nadu CM on May 10

May 9, 2026, 09:09 PM - 3 min read

The breakthrough followed Vijay’s fourth meeting with the Governor in just seven days.

VCK backs Vijay, clears path for TVK to form govt in Tamil Nadu

May 9, 2026, 05:13 PM - 2 min read

VCK leader Vanni Arasu, also the legislature party leader has addressed a letter to Governor Arlekar declaring support to TVK.

Letters of support from 118 MLAs submitted to the Tamil Nadu Governor by the TVK.

Doubts galore over Vijay's oath-taking ceremony on May 9

May 8, 2026, 08:39 PM - 3 min read

In a significant blow to the DMK, its long-standing allies — the VCK, CPI, and CPI(M) — defected to support Vijay.

TVK reaches majority mark of 118 as VCK, Left extend support

May 8, 2026, 05:41 PM - 3 min read

TVK’s 107 MLAs, combined with five from the Congress and two each from the CPI, CPI(M), and VCK, bring the coalition to 118—the exact figure needed for a majority in the 234-member Assembly.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay.

Victorious Vijay faces uncertainties

May 5, 2026, 06:22 PM - 6 min read

The TVK+Left+Congress arithmetic falls short of the majority mark.

Vijay’s TVK in alliance talks with Cong, Left: Sources

May 5, 2026, 02:05 PM - 2 min read

The strategy involves reaching out to members of the existing DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), including the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), the CPI, the CPI (M), and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).