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Actor-filmmaker Raghava Lawrence has hinted at entering Tamil Nadu politics, saying he has made a “positive decision” after receiving overwhelming public support. His remarks come amid speculation that he may contest the forthcoming Tiruchy East Assembly by-election.
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DMK chief M.K. Stalin criticised Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay over his recent Delhi visit, accusing him of applying double standards. Stalin recalled earlier allegations made by Vijay against the DMK and questioned whether similar motives now explained the Chief Minister's actions
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DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin accused Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay of “sticker politics,” alleging he claimed credit for past Dravidian Model achievements at the NITI Aayog meeting. He questioned Vijay’s stance on NEET and regional issues, sparking political debate
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi held separate meetings with chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana and Jammu and Kashmir following the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting, discussing state-specific development priorities, governance issues and cooperative federalism
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A petition in the Supreme Court has sought a CBI probe into alleged horse-trading involving C Joseph Vijay's party after four former AIADMK MLAs joined the ruling TVK. The plea also seeks rules to curb post-election defections and political inducements
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C Joseph Vijay inaugurated the ‘Singappen’ special police unit to enhance women’s safety, prevent crimes against women and children, and introduce drone-based patrols. The government also announced fresh recruitment and funding for the initiative
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C Joseph Vijay will launch the Singappenn Special Task Force in Chennai to enhance women and child safety. Led by K Bhavaneeswari, the unit will focus on crime prevention, rapid response, victim support and statewide community policing
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay honoured Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa with ₹50 lakh after his historic Norway Chess victory. Vijay also played a friendly game against the 20-year-old, who checkmated the chief minister during their meeting at the Secretariat
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DMK chief M K Stalin said alliance partners supported Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to prevent President’s rule in Tamil Nadu. He asserted the decision was democratic and aimed at avoiding BJP rule, amid shifting political alignments after the Assembly elections
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TVK president C Joseph Vijay announced that the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Tamil Nadu has been allotted to alliance partner Congress. The move follows discussions with senior Congress leaders and is being viewed as an effort to strengthen opposition unity
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay explained the symbolism behind his black-and-white attire, saying it reflects transparency and principles. He added that black carries a deeper historical significance in Tamil Nadu's social justice and self-respect movements
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will visit Tiruchirappalli for a public meeting to thank voters after recent elections. The visit follows political realignments in the state, with defections from AIADMK to TVK reshaping regional politics
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C Joseph Vijay urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reject Karnataka’s Mekedatu project proposal, alleging it violates Cauvery tribunal and Supreme Court rulings. He expressed concern over the project’s impact on Tamil Nadu farmers dependent on Cauvery waters
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C Joseph Vijay chaired a review meeting on Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam project on the Cauvery river, directing expedited legal measures to protect Tamil Nadu’s water rights and farmers’ interests following recent court developments and Karnataka’s groundbreaking ceremony announcement
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Following outrage over the Coimbatore sexual assault and murder of a 10-year-old girl, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay directed police to fast-track investigations, ensure strict punishment for culprits, strengthen women and child safety measures, and expedite trials in sexual crime cases
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Shankar had earlier been arrested in connection with alleged defamatory remarks made against the previous DMK government and certain DMK ministers
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The brutal killing of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore’s Sulur triggered outrage across Tamil Nadu, with Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay ordering a detailed probe. Opposition leaders criticised the government over law and order, while the NCW sought an action taken report
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay expanded his Cabinet by inducting VCK leader Vanni Arasu and IUML legislator A M Shahjahan as ministers. The move strengthened the TVK-led coalition government and increased representation for Dalit and minority communities in the ministry
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A controversy erupted after the Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu was sung last at Tamil Nadu’s ministerial swearing-in ceremony. Left parties demanded priority for the anthem, blaming Governor-led protocols. The state government clarified it had no role in the sequence arrangement
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C. Joseph Vijay’s government inducted D Logesh Tamilselvan, son of former Assembly Speaker P Dhanapal, as Commercial Taxes Minister. The appointment highlights shifting political alignments in Tamil Nadu, with the AIADMK veteran expressing support for the new TVK-led government