Each Dravidian alliance bets the TVK will hurt the other

An opinion piece suggests that actor Vijay's political party, TVK, may struggle to gain power in Tamil Nadu by insisting on not forming alliances or playing a secondary role, potentially missing political opportunities.

Arjuna did not name the party. However, his remark that Vijay did not “succumb to Delhi” suggests that the offer did not come from a regional party.

Politics is no stranger to unlikely alliances. But such "strange bedfellows" typically emerge after elections, when numbers dictate necessity.

Sources indicate that the NDA has made a backchannel offer to actor Vijay's TVK, proposing the EPS Deputy Post and 55 seats, despite the TVK's stated ideological opposition to the BJP.

Actor Vijay's entry into politics with his TVK party has generated significant suspense and expectations among his followers, marking him as a new contender in the political landscape.

Actor Vijay's political party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), is reportedly facing a significant cash crunch, prompting discussions about potential alliances for upcoming elections.

TVK leader Sengottaiyan dismissed speculation about alliance talks with the BJP, stating the party will contest all 234 Assembly constituencies on its own and alleging misleading reports from media.

The CBI has asked actor and TVK chief Vijay to appear before it on March 15 here in the Karur stampede case, officials said Tuesday.

The TVK party has publicly accused the state administration of a complete failure in maintaining law and order, citing a recent series of crimes as evidence.

A worker of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam or TVK has publicly criticised actor-turned-politician Vijay over the remarks he made while indirectly referring to the controversy surrounding his reported…

TVK chief and actor Vijay held a rally in Tamil Nadu's agrarian heartland, focusing on livelihood issues for farmers and fishermen, and also addressed a row over his film.

There is “a deal between them [the DMK and AIADMK ] to prevent anybody else from coming to power,” he said while addressing supporters in Thanjavur on Wednesday

He adds that actor’s Vijay’s outfit still operated like a “fan club” and doesn’t have “a command and control structure”

In the petition, Sangeeta has alleged that Vijay was involved in an extramarital relationship with a female actor.

A TVK cadre member and a crane operator have been arrested for using a crane to garland actor Vijay during his visit to Vellore.

TVK leader Vijay has criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, accusing him of blaming others for the Karur tragedy last September, where a stampede at a TVK rally resulted in over 40 deaths and numerous injuries.

Following Chennai controversy last year, actor Vijay’s TVK organised a more streamlined Iftaar party and managed the crowd wanting to get closer to the star

Political figure Vijay has dismissed speculation about alliances at a Ramzan Iftar event, signaling that his party, TVK, intends to contest upcoming elections independently.

The TVK party claims that actor Vijay rejected offers for the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister post and 50% of assembly seats, stating he 'will not succumb to Delhi'.

The Puducherry election battle has commenced with the NDA and DMK-Congress alliances still unsettled, and the TVK introducing a new variable into the political landscape.

The officials later lodged a complaint with the Tiruchengode Rural police against TVK youth wing secretary Madeswaran. The police registered a case against him.

The TVK party has categorically dismissed rumors of an alliance with the BJP ahead of the Tamil Nadu elections, blaming the DMK for spreading a 'false narrative'.

The TVK party has criticized the DMK government in Tamil Nadu over an alleged assault attempt on an elderly woman in Salem.

Addressing the public, Mr. Sengottaiyan said several parties were attempting to include the TVK in their alliances

Vijay was earlier summoned on March 9. However, he had requested that the date be deferred by 15 days, officials said.

Ministers and senior leaders burying differences among themselves is seen as a positive sign for he party; AIADMK and TVK determined to expose DMK’s failures

The TVK party has dismissed as 'rumours' any speculation regarding a potential alliance with the NDA for the Tamil Nadu elections in 2026.

The CBI has also asked the DMK MLA from Karur, Senthil Balaji, to appear for questioning on March 17

An AIADMK leader stated there is 'no information' regarding reports of an attempt to bring actor Vijay's TVK party into the NDA alliance, while also noting Vijay's welfare announcements for women are typical pre-election political moves.

Emulating the populist electoral strategies of the Dravidian majors in Tamil Nadu, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay unveiled a set of women-centric poll promises for the upcoming Assembly election on Saturday. Will the party’s push to win over women gather support?

The Congress party has managed to secure its alliance with the DMK in Tamil Nadu, despite recent strains and internal preferences for actor Vijay’s TVK among some national party members.

The TVK party has sought police permission to hold a meeting for its party functionaries at Sengipatti.

Talks for seat-sharing are set to begin, but the AICC high command is reportedly split between DMK and TVK, with the potential induction of former AIADMK leader O. Panneerselvam into DMK further complicating prospects for increased Congress seats.

“The TVK is free of the politics of identity. This is why we are supporting him,” Mr. Ramachandran told The Hindu

Vijay has rejected Stalin’s 'T.N. vs Delhi' narrative in the Assembly election, asserting that the fight is between TVK and DMK and accusing the DMK government of failing to fulfill its 2021 poll promises.

Former TVK functionary Ranjana Nachiyar has joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and launched a strong attack on actor-turned-politician Vijay, stating he is "surrounded by toxic people."

“Rumours were being spread that we were part of this team and that team. There is no such team. We belong only to the people’s team,” Mr. Vijay said.

in December 2020, Mr. Rajinikanth announced his political entry. However, later that month, in a three-page statement, he cited the COVID-19 pandemic and his health condition to make an exit without entering politics.

Actor Vijay is highly likely to make his electoral debut from the Perambur constituency, with sources indicating that TVK seniors are also eyeing Chennai constituencies.

TVK functionary Aadhav Arjuna had alleged that the DMK family threatened actor Rajinikanth when he tried to enter politics. ​​Arjuna said he was not criticising Rajinikanth but added that Vijay had the courage to withstand such pressure. TVK organised protests at district headquarters across Tamil Nadu on Thursday, accusing the state government of failing to maintain law and order.

A Flying Squad Team in Thoothukudi seized whistles and 'manjappai' (yellow bags) bearing the name of the TVK political party.

The TVK party has refuted claims linking it to alliance discussions with the BJP, AIADMK, Sasikala, and Ramadoss, stating such reports are 'completely false'.

The Tamilaga Valvurimai Katchi (TVK) party in India is reportedly reconsidering its alliance with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party.

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has dismissed speculation and ruled out any alliance with actor-politician Vijay's fledgling TVK party for the upcoming Assembly elections.

A headmaster in Coimbatore is facing disciplinary action after TVK cadres distributed exam kits wearing party scarves in a government school classroom.

Cadre from the TVK party have staged a protest against the government, citing a deterioration of law and order in the region.

TVK joint general secretary C.T.R. Nirmalkumar confirmed that the party continues to receive and scrutinize applications from ticket aspirants as Vijay begins interviewing candidates for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election.

The TVK party has criticized the DMK's mega conference in Trichy, calling it a 'manufactured awakening'.

The Madras High Court has granted relief to former Chief Minister Panneerselvam, BJP leader H. Raja, and TVK general secretary 'Bussy' Anand in various criminal cases, quashing some and modifying bail conditions for others.

After weeks of silence on the fate of his much-awaited film Jana Nayagan, Actor and TVK chief Vijay today tacitly accused the BJP-led government at the Centre of indulging in a "blame game" over the delay in certification of his farewell movie.

Supporters of the TVK party created numerous fake social media accounts and fictitious media organizations to spread false and defamatory remarks against journalists, drawing condemnation from the Chennai Press Club.

The TVK party has demanded a fast-track trial for the Krishnagiri child sexual assault and murder case, expressing shock and anguish over the incident and alleging the accused's ties to the ruling party.

Vijay's TVK party has instructed its functionaries at all levels not to speak to the media or participate in debates without prior approval from the party headquarters.

A day after TVK general secretary Aadhav Arjuna hinted that party chief and actor Vijay could contest from a North Madras constituency in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, anticipation is building across the industrial belt of North Chennai

He says the TVK president’s aim is to transform an underdeveloped region into a developed one