Tamil Nadu Govt Formation: TTV Dhinakaran accuses TVK chief Vijay of indulging in forgery to become Tamil Nadu CM | Chennai News

CHENNAI: AMMK leader T T V Dhinakaran has mounted pressure on actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) over video footage circulating on social media, in which his party’s winning candidate, S Kamaraj, is shown “voluntarily and happily” supporting TVK’s bid to form the government. He questioned the footage’s authenticity.He demanded the original signed letter from…

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‘It isn’t over yet’: How Tamil Nadu’s power battle turned into one hell of a ride; why Dravidian majors’ plans failed to take shape | Chennai News

‘It isn’t over yet’: Inside the frantic race for top post in Tamil Nadu; Since the election results on May 4 threw up a hung House, it’s been a rollercoster ride for TVK, which is still one short of majority as we go to press. TOI pieces together accounts from several sources—sometimes conflicting—about backroom manoeuvres….

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TN political drama: Dhinakaran says his party MLA-elect is missing, accuses Vijay’s TVK of ‘horse-trading,’ urges governor to invite EPS to form govt | Chennai News

CHENNAI: After Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay called on Governor R V Arlekarand staked claim to form the next govt in Tamil Nadu, AMMK leader T T V Dhinakaran on Friday night met the governor and accused TVK of indulging in “horse-trading.”Calling it “a mockery of democracy”, Dhinakaran said he had urged the governor to…

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Vijay to be sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM on Saturday | Chennai News

Julie Mariappan is a seasoned journalist with 20+ years of experience, currently serving as the Editor (Policy & Politics). Her expertise spans water resources, civic administration, transport, environment, and urban development, with a particular focus on the dynamic political landscape of Tamil Nadu. She offers readers a comprehensive understanding of the region’s political intricacies with…

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Left parties extend support to Vijay’s TVK to form govt in TN but to continue to work with DMK to ‘safeguard the state’s interest and rights’ | Chennai News

Both CPM and CPI on Friday extended letters of support for Vijay’s TVK to form the govt. CHENNAI: While extending support to Vijay’s Tamiliga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) for the formation of the govt in Tamil Nadu, Left parties on Friday clarified that they would continue to work with DMK to safeguard the state’s interest and…

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Vijay soars and hits an air pocket | Chennai News

Vijay has received 107 seats so far Tamil Nadu, which saw its 16th assembly formally dissolved on Wednesday, may have just strayed into one of the gaps, grey zones and silences that dot the pages of the Constitution of India, the world’s most voluminous written constitution.In the 234-member assembly, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) of Vijay…

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Governor meets chief secy, DGP | Chennai News

Chennai: Governor R V Arlekar held separate meetings with the state chief secretary, M Sai Kumar, and DGP Sandeep Rai Rathore, amid political developments in the state on Thursday.Sources said Sai Kumar met the governor at Raj Bhavan around 3.30pm, while Rathore met him at 4pm. Each meeting lasted around 20 minutes. Officials said the…

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