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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin burnt a copy of the delimitation bill and called it a black law, alleging it would harm the state’s political representation, as protests by DMK and allies spread across Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has announced a statewide black flag protest against the proposed delimitation exercise, warning the Centre of serious consequences. The DMK is also reaching out to other states to build a united opposition on the issue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the DMK government in Tamil Nadu of promoting corruption and misgovernance, while urging BJP workers to reach voters. He said people are looking towards the NDA for change and highlighted central welfare initiatives

TVK president Vijay outlined an AI-driven governance model in Kanyakumari, promising corruption-free welfare delivery and a unified digital platform. He criticised Chief Minister M K Stalin, alleging corruption and rising debt, and pledged reforms within six months of coming to power

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin criticised the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise, calling it politically motivated and harmful to southern states, while opposing the linking of women’s reservation to delimitation and reiterating the demand for a caste-based census

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin criticised AIADMK leaders over alleged derogatory remarks against women, accusing them of lowering political discourse. The controversy has intensified political tensions ahead of Assembly elections, drawing condemnation from leaders across parties

TVK chief Vijay dismissed claims of alliance talks with the NDA ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, calling them a false campaign. He stressed that his party would uphold secular and social justice principles and aim to form the government independently

Actor Vijay has entered Tamil Nadu politics with his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and is preparing for his first Assembly election. While his fan base and youth appeal are strengths, the Karur stampede controversy and lack of organisational depth pose challenges

NTK chief Seeman is taking an aggressive stand against Dravidian politics and contesting all 234 seats, banking on Tamil nationalism and youth support. Meanwhile, V K Sasikala is testing her political comeback with a new party ahead of the Assembly polls

AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami ruled out any alliance with Vijay’s TVK for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, calling such reports media speculation. He also denied rift with BJP’s Annamalai and said AIADMK-AMMK differences have been resolved

Ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu polls, V. K. Sasikala launched Amma Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (ADMK), invoking J. Jayalalithaa’s legacy, challenging T. T. V. Dhinakaran and reshaping the state’s fragmented “Amma” political landscape

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam joined the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Chennai, in the presence of Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, marking a major political realignment ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections

TVK chief Vijay said his power-sharing offer has unsettled political alliances and rattled Chief Minister M K Stalin at a Salem rally. He also criticised the DMK on governance, defended his party over rally deaths, and expressed confidence of winning the 2026 polls