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DMK legislators were evicted from the Tamil Nadu Assembly after protesting Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's corruption allegations against the party. The Speaker rejected their demand to expunge the remarks, while protesting members continued raising slogans and displaying posters in the House

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay targeted the previous DMK regime over alleged corruption in TASMAC, citing ED findings on an alleged organised network involved in extortion and tender manipulation. He also highlighted alleged political interference in official transfers and postings

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay said files concerning alleged irregularities in three departments under the previous DMK government were on his table. He indicated that the findings would be made public with supporting evidence at an appropriate time

Tamil Nadu Assembly proceedings turned heated as O Panneerselvam and treasury benches exchanged personal barbs over alliance changes, political loyalties and unfulfilled election promises. The debate intensified over leaders’ photographs and allegiances before the Speaker intervened, expunging remarks and restoring order

Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution mandating that Tamil Thai Vazhthu be sung first at functions organised by government departments, educational institutions and other State-run bodies. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay thanked all parties for supporting the resolution

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is set to move a special Assembly resolution making Tamil Thai Vazhthu mandatory as the first song at government functions. The move follows controversy over Vande Mataram’s rendition before the state invocation at official events

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay said he had proposed talks with Karnataka over the Cauvery dispute in the hope of a positive outcome but reiterated that his government would not compromise on Tamil Nadu's water rights or opposition to the Mekedatu project

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

DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin clarified his remarks on Sanatan Dharma, stating his goal is to abolish the caste system that divides people. He emphasized that his stance advocates for equal rights in temples and society rather than opposing religious beliefs.

Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin criticised the TVK government during the Assembly floor test, claiming it lacked majority voter support and questioning its political alliances, while also urging the new dispensation to continue key welfare schemes introduced by the previous DMK government

The Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government faces a crucial floor test in the Tamil Nadu Assembly after Governor R. N. Ravi ordered a confidence vote. Congress and several allies extended support, while divisions emerged within the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Udhayanidhi Stalin reiterated his call to abolish Sanatana Dharma in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, calling it divisive. He also criticised protocol changes involving Tamil Thai Vazhthu and vowed the opposition would protect Tamil traditions while acting as a constructive democratic force

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government led by C. Joseph Vijay faces its first Assembly test with Speaker elections. Senior leader J.C.D. Prabhakar is expected to win unopposed amid a deepening leadership crisis within the opposition AIADMK.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, ministers, former chief ministers and newly elected MLAs took oath in the Assembly on Monday amid minor procedural issues involving certificates and oath formats during the first session of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly

Tamil Nadu’s new Assembly faces its first political test with the May 12 Speaker election. The DMK is likely to field senior MLA R. Sakkarapani against the ruling TVK-backed candidate, amid uncertainty over AIADMK unity and shifting opposition alliances in the House

The Tamil Nadu Assembly’s first session will convene on Monday with Pro-tem Speaker M.V. Karuppaiah administering oaths to MLAs. This follows actor-turned-politician Vijay’s swearing-in as Chief Minister, marking a historic shift as his TVK party ended decades of DMK-AIADMK dominance in the state.

Udhayanidhi Stalin was elected DMK legislature party leader in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. K. N. Nehru became deputy leader, while E. V. Velu was named party whip as the DMK assumed the opposition role

M. V. Karuppaiah was sworn in as Tamil Nadu’s pro-tem Speaker by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar in Chennai. Chief Minister Vijay attended the ceremony ahead of the Assembly oath-taking and Speaker election

TVK president and actor C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, ending decades of DMK-AIADMK dominance. Backed by alliance partners securing 120 MLAs, Vijay now faces a crucial Assembly confidence vote before May 13 amid heightened political attention

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam sought support from Left parties to form the Tamil Nadu government after emerging as the single largest party. TVK leader CTR Nirmal Kumar said power-sharing was essential and asserted that Vijay should be invited to form the government