Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the political party founded by Tamil cinema star Vijay, has announced that application forms will be available from February 6 for those interested in contesting the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections under the party’s banner. According to the party’s statement, forms will be distributed from February 6 to February 14 this week. Aspirants who wish to… Continue reading "TVK to issue application forms from Feb 6 "
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday allotted the ‘whistle’ symbol to actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) following the party’s application seeking a common symbol for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Party sources described the allotment as a key organisational milestone for TVK, which is preparing to contest its first Assembly election. Party cadre also expressed happiness… Continue reading "Election Commission allots Whistle symbol to TVK"
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay was questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for over six hours in connection with the Karur stampede case. The incident, which occurred on September 27, 2025, claimed 41 lives and left more than 60 injured. During the interrogation, Vijay reportedly denied any involvement of his party or its functionaries in the tragedy.… Continue reading "Karur stampede: CBI questions Vijay for 6 hours"
The district secretaries’ meeting of Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) concluded today at the party headquarters in Panaiyur, marking a key organisational step as the party intensified its preparations for the upcoming elections. The meeting was led by party general secretary Bussy Anand, along with senior administrative coordinator K. A. Sengottaiyan. State-level leaders and district secretaries from across Tamil Nadu… Continue reading "Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam holds district secretaries meet "
The Tamil Nadu government has urged the Supreme Court to vacate its October 13 interim order directing a CBI probe into the Karur stampede that killed 41 people and injured more than 60 during a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally on September 27. In a counter-affidavit, the State also sought restoration of the Justice (Retired) Aruna Jagadeesan Commission of Inquiry,… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu government asks Supreme Court to vacate CBI probe order on Karur stampede"
Salem Police have refused permission for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay to hold a public campaign in Salem on December 4. This would have been Vijay’s first rally in Salem since the tragic Karur stampede in September, which led to the suspension of his statewide campaign. The police cited security concerns and logistical challenges as key reasons for denying… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu police clarify on why no permission for TVK meet on 4 Dec"
In the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s (TVK) first general body meeting following the Karur tragedy, on Wednesday, the party made it clear that it will contest the 2026 elections with party president Vijay as the Chief Minister candidate and that he will have the full authority to make decisions regarding alliances. Among the 12 resolutions passed during the general body meeting,… Continue reading "TVK announces Vijay as CM candidate for 2026 Assembly polls"
A team of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) commenced its preliminary probe on Friday into the September 27 stampede, which claimed 41 lives, during a rally of actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay. Acting on the October 13 orders of the Supreme Court, the six-member team, led by IPS officer Praveen Kumar, which arrived at Karur late… Continue reading "Karur stampede: CBI probe commences"
The Supreme Court on October 13 directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the Karur stampede, which occurred on September 27, 2025, during a rally by actor-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). The tragedy claimed 41 lives, including women and children, and left nearly 60 others injured. A bench comprising Justices JK Maheshwari and NV Anjaria said… Continue reading "Karur stampede: Supreme Court orders CBI probe"
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam lnamastenamastelllĺ(TVK) flag was prominĺently displayed at an AIADMK rally in Channarapalayam, signaling potellntial collaboration ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elecltions. Addressing the gathering, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) said, “While alliances are necessary, the stronger alliance will be the one formed under AIADMK’s leadership.” EPS emphasized the strength of the AIADMK-led coalition,… Continue reading "TVK flag flies at AIADMK rally, Palaniswami hints at alliance "