Chennai, May 10 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Sunday unveiled a nine-member Cabinet that reflects a blend of political experience, administrative expertise, youth representation, and strategic political appointments, shortly after taking oath as the state’s new Chief Minister. The first-ever Cabinet of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government includes veteran politicians, former bureaucrats, professionals, political strategists, and first-time legislators, signalling V…
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Chennai, May 10 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi arrived in Chennai on Sunday to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.Gandhi landed in Chennai amid tight security arrangements and was received by senior Congress leaders and TVK functionaries.His visit comes at a historic political moment in Tamil Nadu, where Vijay is preparing to head a coalition-backed government after the recentl…
Chennai, May 10 (IANS) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay will take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, along with nine ministers, after his party secured the support of 120 MLAs, crossing the majority mark of 118 in the 234-member Assembly.According to a release issued by the Lok Bhavan, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has approved the list of nine ministers recommended by Vijay for induction into the new cabinet.The ministers taking the oath along with Vi…
Chennai, May 9 (IANS) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief C. Joseph Vijay, who is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at 10 a.m. on Sunday, is expected to retain key portfolios including Home, Police, and Public Administration in the new government, party sources said on Saturday. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar formally invited Vijay to form the government following his submissio…
Chennai, May 2 (IANS) The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay, on Saturday urged the state election machinery to strengthen security arrangements at counting centres across Tamil Nadu ahead of the Assembly election results on May 4.A delegation led by TVK General Secretary (Election Campaign Management) Aadhav Arjuna met Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik at the Secretariat and submitted a detailed representation highlighting concerns over law and order d…
Chennai, April 12 (IANS) Aadhav Arjuna, election campaign management general secretary of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), on Sunday, alleged foul play in the disappearance of the party’s candidate in the Edappadi Assembly constituency, and announced that the party would mount an aggressive campaign in the region. Speaking to reporters after canvassing in Villivakkam, Arjuna said TVK, led by C Joseph Vijay, had initially fielded candidates in all 234 constituencies for the upcoming Tamil Na…
Chennai, March 17 (IANS) A political controversy surrounding remarks made about actor Rajinikanth by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) executive Aadhav Arjuna has intensified in Tamil Nadu, drawing sharp reactions from political leaders across party lines. The issue, which began with Arjuna’s controversial comments at a recent party meeting, prompted widespread condemnation and a strong response from the veteran actor himself.Rajinikanth, in a statement issued earlier on Tuesday, dismissed the cl…
Chennai, Feb 22 (IANS) Cadres of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Sunday passed a resolution urging party president Vijay to contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from the Perambur constituency, signalling the party’s intent to make North Chennai a central arena in the upcoming political battle. The resolution was moved at a party meeting in Chennai by TVK’s election campaign management secretary Aadhav Arjuna.Addressing the gathering, he said the cadres were unanimous in their demand …
Chennai, Feb 3 (IANS) A police complaint has been filed against actor-politician Vijay and folk singer Velmurugan, alleging that a devotional song dedicated to Lord Murugan was mocked and distorted during the third anniversary celebrations of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on February 2. Advocate Kutrala Nathan lodged the complaint with the Nellai Municipal Police, seeking legal action against Velmurugan for allegedly altering the lyrics of the popular Murugan devotional song Maruthamalai Ma…
Chennai, Feb 2 (IANS) The third anniversary celebrations of the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) began on a high note at the party’s Panaiyur office, with party President Vijay striking an energetic and celebratory tone that seemed to underscore both revival and resolve ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.The event marked three years since the formal launch of Tamil Nadu Vetri Kazhagam on February 2, 2024, when Vijay announced his political entry and unveiled the party’s name. S…