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DMK mouthpiece Murasoli criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay over actress Trisha's presence at Independence Day celebrations, alleging he gave her VIP treatment and saluted her. The editorial accused Vijay of favouritism and questioned his government's performance and decisions

DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday accused the TVK government of targeting political rivals, protesters and youth activists through arrests over speeches and social media posts. Calling the administration “fascist”, he urged the party’s legal wing to protect young activists

DMK MP Kanimozhi attended Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s customary tea meeting as Congress, Samajwadi Party and other INDIA bloc parties stayed away. Her participation sparked speculation over DMK-Congress ties, though Kanimozhi said the DMK remained part of the bloc

The government is considering referring the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a joint parliamentary committee for scrutiny. Congress, TMC and DMK have demanded its withdrawal, while the BJD supports further examination amid concerns over NGO funding and oversight

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay chaired a meeting of MPs on the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise on Saturday, but the DMK and AIADMK boycotted it. The opposition parties called the meeting a “farce” and “drama”, questioning its necessity

DMK Deputy General Secretary Kanimozhi Karunanidhi defended the party's boycott of a delimitation consultation and challenged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to act against Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu dam, including by leading a State delegation to the Union government

Tamil Nadu observed the eighth death anniversary of former Chief Minister and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi on Friday. DMK president M K Stalin led state-wide tributes, describing his father as the architect of modern Tamil Nadu whose political and cultural legacy endures

Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin criticised the TVK government's maiden Agriculture Budget as "absolute nothing", accusing Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay of failing farmers, reneging on crop loan waiver promises and not convening an all-party meeting on the Cauvery dispute

Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was released on station bail after police questioning in connection with a registered case. The Madras High Court directed his release, while the arrest triggered protests by DMK cadres across several parts of the State

The Tamil Nadu government informed the Madras High Court that former Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin would not be remanded and would be released on station bail after questioning. The court subsequently closed his anticipatory bail petition

Former Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested over an alleged obscene remark linked to actor Trisha. Booked under multiple legal provisions, his arrest triggered statewide DMK protests, while the party moved court for anticipatory bail and TVK approached the NCW

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

DMK president M K Stalin criticised the TVK government for denying permission to the Dravidar Kazhagam's anti-NEET and EWS quota campaign, alleging collusion with the BJP. The DK postponed its proposed statewide two-wheeler rally and said it would pursue legal remedies

Opposition leaders criticised the Vande Mataram Bill, alleging it undermines secularism, religious freedom and the Constituent Assembly's decision to adopt only the first two stanzas. They accused the government of politicising the national song and violating constitutional principles

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

The DMK urged the Centre to announce a clear roadmap for implementing the women's reservation law without linking it to future delimitation. At the all-party meeting, the party also reiterated concerns that delimitation could reduce the parliamentary representation of southern states

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said the DMK, despite differences with the Congress, has no ideological convergence with the BJP and would decide on the proposed delimitation Bill keeping Tamil Nadu's interests in mind. He also criticised the Centre over key Constitution amendment proposals

The DMK said it will examine the proposed delimitation Bill after it is introduced in Parliament and decide independently based on its merits. Party sources said protecting Tamil Nadu's interests will remain the priority while assessing the scope and objectives of the legislation

The DMK has urged the Centre to constitute a dedicated tribunal to resolve the Mekedatu dam dispute and ensure Karnataka releases Tamil Nadu's share of Cauvery water. The party also resolved to raise the issue strongly during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament

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