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DMK president M K Stalin criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay over the Mekedatu dam dispute, accusing him of pursuing a failed solo approach with Karnataka and demanding an immediate all-party meeting to formulate a united strategy on the Cauvery issue

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to relax restrictions on the inter-state transport of stone aggregates, warning the curbs could delay national highway projects and affect key infrastructure linking the Vizhinjam port and southern India

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deny approval for Karnataka's Mekedatu dam, arguing it violates the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal award and the Supreme Court's 2018 judgment, while seeking protection of downstream states' water rights

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced a Rs 30 lakh cash incentive for weightlifter Raja Muthupandi after his silver medal-winning performance in the men's 65kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026, praising his achievement and its inspirational impact on young athletes

Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister R Vinoth said Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has been officially invited to Karnataka and is likely to visit Bengaluru to safeguard Tamil Nadu's interests. The proposed talks come amid continued opposition to Karnataka's contentious Mekedatu dam project

'Jana Nayagan' portrays Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay as a fearless, welfare-oriented leader through symbolic storytelling and political subtext. The film draws parallels with his public image, critiques rival parties, and marks his release as the state's second sitting chief minister after MGR to have a film released during his tenure

Fans across Tamil Nadu celebrated the release of Jana Nayagan, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s final film, with grand festivities, temple prayers and special screenings. Despite ticket-price controversies, emotional supporters hailed the movie as a historic farewell before Vijay’s full-time political journey

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s final film Jana Nayagan releases today across nearly 1,000 screens in Tamil Nadu amid record advance bookings, black-market ticket allegations, and festival-like celebrations. The movie marks a rare moment in Tamil Nadu’s political history, with Vijay joining M.G. Ramachandran as the only serving Chief Ministers to have a film released while in office.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay reiterated his demand for the abolition of NEET, calling it the only solution to the issue. He backed the Opposition's protest over the alleged paper leak and termed Rahul Gandhi's arrest "anti-democratic" and condemnable

'Jana Nayagan', Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's final film before entering politics, is set for a worldwide release on July 23 across nearly 8,000 screens. Massive advance bookings, re-edits and fan enthusiasm have fuelled expectations of a record-breaking box office performance

DMK’s Vilathikulam MLA GV Markandeyan was arrested for allegedly making defamatory remarks and issuing threats against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay met Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, pledging full cooperation to combat cross-border drug trafficking. The states will enhance border security and real-time intelligence sharing under Kerala's "Operation Toofan" anti-narcotics grid

The CBFC granted an 'A' certificate to Jana Nayagan after directing 12 modifications, including muting references to "TVK" and "New India", deleting a scene of the national flag falling, and altering certain dialogues and visuals before release

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay visited Karur for the first time after the 2025 stampede that killed 41 people. He accused the DMK of seeking political gains, questioned police handling, and announced a memorial for the victims

The Supreme Court dismissed as withdrawn the DMK's plea seeking to regulate Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s visit to Karur stampede victims. The court said Vijay was not an accused and refused to curb public statements or determine his official itinerary

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over Telangana's decision to implement the Centre's VB-G RAM G scheme despite opposition from several States, alleging that the State government has abandoned the Congress' national stand and embraced BJP policies.

Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin criticised the Tamil Nadu government, alleging governance had deteriorated under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. He accused the ruling dispensation of prioritising political theatrics over administration and urged DMK workers to oppose anti-people policies

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to halt the proposed disinvestment of up to 3 per cent stake in NLC India Ltd, describing the PSU as a strategic national asset vital to Tamil Nadu's economy, energy security and industrial development

The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passed a resolution opposing Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu dam project and urged the Centre not to grant approvals. The resolution received support from all major parties, including the DMK, AIADMK and Congress, highlighting political unity on the issue

D.K. Shivakumar expressed readiness to hold talks with C. Joseph Vijay on the Mekedatu project, urging both states to set aside politics and focus on water security, drinking water needs, power generation and regional development