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PM Modi greets Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on birthday

PM Modi greets Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on birthday

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on the occasion of his birthday and wished him a long and healthy life. Vijay, who assumed the charge of the chief minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, turned 52 on Monday. “Birthday greetings to the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru C. Joseph Vijay Ji.  I pray for his long and healthy life,” Modi said in a post on ”X”. Birthday greetings to the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru C. Joseph Vijay Ji. I pray for his long and healthy life.@TVKVijayHQ — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 22, 2026 The birthday marks Vijay’s first as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu since taking charge of the state’s administration earlier this year. Known for his successful career in the film industry before entering active politics, Vijay has emerged as a prominent political figure in the state. Supporters of the chief minister celebrated the occasion across Tamil Nadu, with party members organising various events and extending their wishes through social media. …

As Vijay’s suit and lunchbox trends, Udhayanidhi Stalin says everything’s ‘reels with him’ | Tamil News

As Vijay’s suit and lunchbox trends, Udhayanidhi Stalin says everything’s ‘reels with him’ | Tamil News

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2 min readHyderabadJun 18, 2026 06:12 PM IST A month into Tamil Nadu’s first non-Dravidian government in over five decades, the conversation around Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s administration is still dominated by his wardrobe and his lunchbox rather than his policies. Hashtags have been trending on X over posts about the cost of his suit and what he eats for lunch, prompting DMK leader and Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin to renew his criticism that the TVK government remains stuck in campaign mode, treating governance as content rather than addressing the state’s pressing issues. The wardrobe story has a real, traceable origin. The black suit Vijay wore at his swearing-in was designed by Sabir Ahmed and modelled on a look from his film Beast, with Vijay himself choosing the colour black to signal power and authority. The choice marked a deliberate break from the white shirt and veshti that Tamil Nadu chief ministers have traditionally worn at their oath-taking. The look took on a commercial life of its own soon after, when a Chennai …

Why TVK is eager to woo AIADMK cadre

Why TVK is eager to woo AIADMK cadre

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Four former AIADMK Ministers — M.C. Sampath, N.R. Sivapathi, Kadambur C. Raju, and Udumalai K. Radhakrishnan — joined the TVK at its headquarters in Panaiyur on the outskirts of Chennai in the presence of party general secretary and Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources N. Anand and a few other Ministers on June 6, 2026. Photo: Special Arrangement The recent defection of a large number of former Ministers and legislators belonging to the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has prompted many to wonder whether the ruling party is seeking to build its organisational network through these latest recruits. Even though it is well known that the Vijay Makkal Iyakkam (VMI), a voluntary organisation made up of newly elected Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s fans, has provided the much-needed manpower for the TVK, there is a perception in certain quarters that the ruling party has not yet acquired enough strength on the ground. Under such circumstances, it is quite natural that the TVK follows an “open-door policy” …

After BJP exit, K. Annamalai pitches himself as a ‘common man’ seeking political change

After BJP exit, K. Annamalai pitches himself as a ‘common man’ seeking political change

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Updating his social media profile to describe himself as “A common man in search of good politics!”, Annamalai said he wants to challenge the state’s entrenched political culture, including caste-based politics and the long-standing dominance of Dravidian ideology Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

K Annamalai quits BJP, Nitin Nabin accepts his resignation

K Annamalai quits BJP, Nitin Nabin accepts his resignation

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BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Friday accepted the resignation submitted by former Tamil Nadu BJP state president K. Annamalai from the primary membership of the party. According to IANS, this was confirmed by Arun Singh, National General Secretary and Headquarters In-charge of the party, in a press release. “The National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Hon`ble Shri Nitin Nabin, has accepted the resignation submitted by the Tamil Nadu Ex. State President, Shri K. Annamalai, from the primary membership of the Party,” the Press release added. Amid exit rumours, Annamalai set to share future plans According to IANS, amid intense speculation over his political future and reports that he may launch a people’s movement that could eventually evolve into a political party, Annamalai has announced that he will address his supporters through social media on Friday afternoon. In a post on X on Thursday, Annamalai wrote, “Tomorrow at around 12 noon, I look forward to meeting all of you through social media, sharing my thoughts, and having an open-hearted conversation.” His announcement has further …

CM Vijay swaps signature suit for traditional veshti at manager’s housewarming | Tamil News

CM Vijay swaps signature suit for traditional veshti at manager’s housewarming | Tamil News

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3 min readHyderabadMay 29, 2026 02:42 PM IST C. Joseph Vijay has made the black suit his political uniform. Since the day he was sworn in as Tamil Nadu’s 22nd Chief Minister, the crisp Western formal look has become as much a part of his public identity as the office itself. Which is exactly why his appearance at his manager Jagdish’s housewarming ceremony caught people’s attention. At the private function, Vijay set aside his trademark formal wear and showed up in traditional attire, a quiet but noticeable departure from the image he has carefully carried into his political life. Photos from the event circulated quickly online, with many pointing out the contrast between the CM’s usual style and the more grounded, culturally rooted look he chose for the occasion. Jagdish, who has been associated with Vijay through his years in the film industry, celebrated the milestone with the CM present among the guests. The visit itself reflects the kind of personal loyalty Vijay has been known to maintain even as his world has shifted dramatically from …

Session to focus on the rise of the TVK at The Hindu Huddle

Session to focus on the rise of the TVK at The Hindu Huddle

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The ability of youth movements to galvanise towards change has been apparent in the world, and particularly in the South Asian continent, in recent years. Some of these movements have been bloody revolutions where lives have been lost; others have been bloodless, though they too have delivered shocks to the system. Something of the latter kind happened in Tamil Nadu on May 4. When the day dawned, there were plenteous speculations about who held the trump card in the Assembly elections. While the result was unexpected for a vast majority of the voters, even those who expected a win for the new party founded by C. Joseph Vijay, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), were surprised, for few anticipated the extent of the win. With a vote percentage of nearly 35% and with 108 seats under its belt, the TVK’s performance has become a first showing like never before. The growth of the TVK encapsulates the theme of a session at The Hindu Huddle on June 6 titled ‘From aspiration to mandate: The Gen Z story’. …

AIADMK crisis worsens after another MLA quits Tamil Nadu Assembly

AIADMK crisis worsens after another MLA quits Tamil Nadu Assembly

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A fourth MLA from the AIADMK’s rebel camp on Tuesday tendered his resignation from the Tamil Nadu Assembly, bringing down the strength of the opposition party in the 234-member House to 43 from 47. Ambasamudram MLA Esakki Subaya met Speaker JCD Prabhakar and submitted his resignation letter, shortly after AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS)-led faction called on the latter with a plea to not to accept the resignation of its three legislators who had stepped down on May 25. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay begins first official Delhi visit after assuming office

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay begins first official Delhi visit after assuming office

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Following his assumption of office, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay departed for Delhi on Tuesday for his first official visit. He arrived at Chennai Airport to board a special flight to the national capital, where he is scheduled to meet President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union Ministers during the visit. According to the sources, Tamil Nadu minister Aadhav Arjuna, along with other senior ministers, will also accompany Vijay to Delhi, where they will first visit the Tamil Nadu House in the national capital. Following that, Chief Minister Joseph Vijay will leave by car for Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s residence, where he will meet him as a courtesy call and hold discussions with him. After meeting with the Prime Minister, the Chief Minister will return to Tamil Nadu House. On Wednesday night, several leaders of Left parties and leaders of the Indian Union Muslim League in Delhi are expected to meet Chief Minister Joseph Vijay at Tamil Nadu House as a courtesy call. According to the sources, on Thursday morning, CM Joseph …

TVK government set for first Cabinet expansion as Vijay weighs alliance, regional balance

TVK government set for first Cabinet expansion as Vijay weighs alliance, regional balance

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The Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government is likely to undertake its first Cabinet expansion on Thursday, with Congress expected to get representation as the exercise aims to balance alliance interests, regional representation and pending portfolio allocations Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link