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The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam faces internal revolt as about 30 MLAs reportedly oppose chief Edappadi K Palaniswami, alleging alliance talks with DMK and backing TVK. The party denies the claims, while political confusion intensifies ahead of a key floor test
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Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam rejected CV Shanmugam’s claims of post-poll alliance talks with the AIADMK, accusing him of attempting to trigger internal divisions within his party. DMK leader R S Bharati reiterated that the party would function as the opposition
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AIADMK faces internal turmoil after its poor Tamil Nadu Assembly election performance, with growing speculation over factional divisions between Edappadi K. Palaniswami and C.V. Shanmugam. Separate meetings by rival camps have intensified uncertainty over leadership, alliances and the party’s future direction
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M. K. Stalin rejected Chief Minister Vijay’s claim of an “empty treasury,” asserting Tamil Nadu’s finances were transparent and stable. Stalin accused the new TVK government of creating a misleading narrative over the state’s debt and fiscal condition
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The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leadership held a key meeting in Chennai amid reports of internal revolt after its poor election performance. Speculation intensified over several MLAs possibly backing Vijay and the future of Edappadi K. Palaniswami’s leadership
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Chennai witnessed elaborate security and event arrangements ahead of TVK chief Vijay’s swearing-in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. Political leaders, film personalities and industrialists attended the high-profile ceremony, while TVK secured majority support with backing from alliance and supporting parties
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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said the INDIA bloc remains united despite tensions between the DMK and Congress over support to Vijay-led TVK in Tamil Nadu. He said the alliance’s common objective is to keep the NDA out of power at the national level
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Thol Thirumavalavan is set to announce Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi’s official position on supporting Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in forming the Tamil Nadu government. The announcement follows deliberations by VCK’s high-level committee amid ongoing alliance discussions in state politics
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Mani Shankar Aiyar criticised the Indian National Congress alliance with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, calling it “dreadful” and politically opportunistic. He warned the move could weaken ties with Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and indirectly aid the BJP’s entry into Tamil Nadu politics
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TVK chief Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Lok Bhavan after staking claim to form government with Congress support. Despite winning 108 seats, TVK remains short of majority, and the Governor has not yet announced a decision
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Political circles in Tamil Nadu are abuzz over reported talks between rivals DMK and AIADMK to prevent TVK from forming its first government. The buzz follows Congress backing Vijay’s party, though both Dravidian parties have remained silent on the claims
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The DMK criticised Congress for supporting Vijay-led TVK in Tamil Nadu, calling the move a betrayal by a long-time ally. DMK spokesperson Saravanan Anadurai questioned the arithmetic behind the support and accused Congress of abandoning the people’s mandate
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The Congress rejected allegations of betraying ally DMK by supporting Vijay-led TVK in Tamil Nadu. Party leader Pawan Khera said supporting like-minded parties to form a government could not be termed backstabbing and recalled DMK contesting the 2014 Lok Sabha polls alone
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Congress leader Karti Chidambaram said there were voices within the party supporting an alliance with Vijay’s TVK even before the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. However, the Congress leadership chose to continue its alliance with the DMK while later extending support to TVK
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TVK chief Vijay on Wednesday formally staked claim to form the next government in Tamil Nadu after his party emerged as the single largest group in the Assembly elections. He met Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and assured majority support on the Assembly floor
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Political activity intensified in Tamil Nadu after a section of AIADMK leaders reportedly urged Edappadi K Palaniswami to support Vijay-led TVK following the fractured Assembly verdict. TVK emerged as the single largest party, while discussions over possible alliances and government formation gathered pace
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After Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won a hung mandate in Tamil Nadu, CM M. K. Stalin resigned, while Vijay staked claim to form government despite lacking majority support
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With TVK emerging strongly in the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, attention has shifted to Vijay’s election promises, including monthly cash assistance for women, gold for marriage, education support, farm loan waivers, free healthcare and large-scale employment generation initiatives
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M. K. Stalin condemned an Income Tax raid on K. Selvaperunthagai in Chennai, alleging political targeting by the Centre, while the Congress leader claimed unlawful detention, escalating tensions ahead of crucial Assembly election campaigning
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said the defeat of the delimitation bill in Parliament was possible due to united opposition efforts. He criticised the BJP, called the move a partial victory, and urged continued resistance against similar proposals
