Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
Coverage of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the Nexus archive.
- From ‘virus’ to ‘tsunami’: How outgoing Chief Ministers, leaders of Tamil Nadu viewed election results since 1967
DMK president M.K. Stalin described the 2026 Tamil Nadu election victory of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam as a 'tsunami of illusion.' The article examines how Tamil Nadu leaders have viewed election results since 1967.
- Edappadi Palaniswami relieves former MLA K.P. Kandan of AIADMK post
Edappadi Palaniswami removed K.P. Kandan from an AIADMK position. Reports indicated Kandan might join Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
- MDMK cuts ties with DMK alliance, pledges support to TVK government
MDMK has ended its alliance with DMK and will support the TVK government, according to General Secretary Vaiko. The party will not contest upcoming by-elections to back the ruling party.
- Governor’s address in T.N. Assembly: Illicit mining and tax evasion will be dealt with an iron hand, says Arlekar
Governor Arlekar delivered his first address to the Tamil Nadu Assembly following the formation of the TVK-led coalition government under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. He emphasized that illicit mining and tax evasion will be addressed with strict measures.
- Delta farmers express disappointment over revised crop loan waiver
Delta farmers have expressed disappointment with a revised crop loan waiver, calling it inadequate and discriminatory. They demand a full waiver of all cooperative farm loans as promised by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in its election manifesto.
- Perundurai bypoll: First-level checks of EVMs begin
The Perundurai bypoll was necessitated after S. Jayakumar of AIADMK resigned his seat and joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) within two weeks of being elected. First-level checks of EVMs have begun for the bypoll.
- Shut but open
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government has decided to shut 717 liquor shops near educational institutions and places of worship. The move follows a pattern where new governments often promise to close liquor shops, but they frequently reopen in other locations. Public skepticism remains about whether this decision will differ from past efforts.