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Chennai, March 30 (IANS) Actor-turned-politician Vijay on Monday filed his nomination papers from the Perambur Assembly constituency, marking a significant milestone in his political journey ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president submitted his nomination before the Returning Officer at Dr Ambedkar Government Arts College in Vyasarpadi. The filing was carried out in the presence of senior party leaders, including General Secretary N. Anand and Joi…

Chennai, March 29 (IANS) Actor-turned-politician Vijay on Sunday officially introduced all 234 candidates of his party, the TVK, for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, marking a major milestone in the party’s electoral debut. The announcement was made at a grand event held at a private hotel in Nungambakkam, Chennai, where party leaders, cadres, and supporters gathered in large numbers.The high-profile launch underlined TVK’s ambition to emerge as a formidable alternative in Tamil N…

Chennai, March 10 (IANS) Former Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji will appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on March 17 in connection with the probe into the Karur stampede that claimed several lives during a political rally last year. The CBI is investigating the incident that occurred on September 27 at Veluchamipuram in Karur district during an election campaign rally addressed by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay.The event turned chaotic when a massive crowd gat…

Vellore, Feb 23 (IANS) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay will address the party cadre meeting in Vellore district on Monday, with elaborate arrangements and strict security protocols put in place to ensure a smooth and safe event. The meeting is scheduled to be held from noon to 3 p.m. at Kollamangalam in Vellore district.According to party sources, around 4,900 executive members have been granted permission to attend the meeting.Entry has been restricted strictly to those holding s…

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 21 (IANS) In a significant organisational move ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, actor-turned-politician Vijay, leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has announced the appointment of key election observers to oversee the party’s poll preparations across the state.In a statement issued on Saturday, Vijay said the party has constituted a structured monitoring mechanism to strengthen its grassroots election work and ensure coordinated campaign efforts at the district …

Chennai, Feb 5 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is expected to file its chargesheet by the end of this month in connection with the tragic stampede during a political campaign event in Karur last year.Officials indicated that the chargesheet may be submitted before the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court in Tiruchirappalli either by February 12 or before the month concludes.The incident occurred on September 27 last year at Veluchamipuram in Karur district during an election campaign…

Chennai, Feb 3 (IANS) Marking the formal launch of its Assembly election campaign, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Tuesday announced that it will begin issuing application forms to party members aspiring to contest the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The move signals the start of the party’s structured candidate selection process as it gears up for a statewide political battle. In an official statement released from the party headquarters, TVK general secretary N. Anand said appl…

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…