Tamil Nadu politics is roiled again after TVK MLA VMS Mustafa faced backlash for remarks about abolishing Sanatana Dharma. Mustafa posted a clarification video on X, insisting he and Vijay’s party are not against any religion. The controversy is reigniting debates over what was said, who is affected, and how parties manage rapidly escalating public outrage.
A new controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after TVK MLA S Mustafa said his party entered politics to “eradicate Sanatan Dharma,” citing Periyar and Ambedkar. The remarks follow Udhayanidhi Stalin’s earlier comments that triggered a nationwide backlash, with critics accusing the TVK of targeting Hindu beliefs for political advantage. The dispute is intensifying across parties and public platforms.
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Tamil Nadu’s new government, led by TVK minister KG Arunraj, says it will work with the Centre to drive state progress while resisting what it calls “unfair” delimitation pushed by the BJP-led government. Arunraj framed the stance as cooperative federalism and defense of state rights, alongside priorities like law and order, tackling drugs, women’s safety, and attracting investment.
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami launched a sharp attack on party MLAs who supported TVK during a floor test, accusing them of violating party directives. He alleged the ruling side promised ministerial positions in exchange for support, drawing comparisons between AIADMK and TVK and fueling speculation about internal divisions.
Tamil Nadu’s trust vote delivered a clear mandate for TVK chief Vijay, sealing his position as Chief Minister after lawmakers approved his government by 144 votes in favour. Twenty-two opposed the motion and five abstained. As the tally emerged, DMK staged a walkout, underscoring intensifying political conflict during the floor test.
The Supreme Court stayed a Madras High Court order that barred TVK MLA R Sreenivasa Sethupathi from participating in a floor test. The apex court said the High Court’s intervention was unusual. Sethupathi had narrowly won his seat over a DMK candidate, and after the legal setback, the Tamil Nadu government went on to secure its vote of confidence.
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Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has won a crucial floor test in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, securing a 121-seat majority. The party’s success follows a strong showing in recent elections and backing from allies. The development also intensifies political chatter around a possible split within the AIADMK, adding uncertainty to the state’s next phase of power dynamics.
A bitter AIADMK split spilled into the Tamil Nadu Assembly as EPS and SP Velumani clashed over whether the party should support Vijay’s TVK government. EPS claimed only he had authority to decide AIADMK’s stand on the trust vote, while Velumani insisted backing Vijay was necessary for political stability, accusing a faction of lawmakers of pushing the opposite line.
Tamil Nadu CM and TVK chief C Joseph Vijay is set to face a floor test today in the State Legislative Assembly to prove his government’s majority. With TVK and AIADMK MLAs arriving at the Secretariat ahead of the vote, the outcome will test the strength of the ruling camp’s alliance and expose cracks, if any, in unity.
Chennai is set for a high-stakes floor test in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Wednesday. The C Joseph Vijay led TVK government must prove it has the required majority to secure its mandate. TVK says it has backing from allies and a faction of AIADMK MLAs, with the result expected to decide whether the new administration holds steady.
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Ahead of Tamil Nadu’s floor test, a faction of AIADMK has decided to ally with Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s TVK. The move follows poor showings in recent elections and deepening internal dissent, with critics alleging AIADMK leaders have been working toward ties with the DMK. The split could reshape the political math for the government’s challenge.
Tamil Nadu politics is roiled after Vijay’s TVK surge exposed fresh fractures within the AIADMK. Reports point to AIADMK MLAs distancing themselves in the Assembly and openly backing Vijay’s government, while party leadership launches sharp attacks on rebel figures. The shift suggests a fast-moving realignment that could reshape the state’s power equation in the weeks ahead.
The Supreme Court will hear a plea by TVK MLA challenging a Madras High Court order that barred him from taking part in the Tamil Nadu Assembly floor test. The dispute follows a tightly contested election and allegations of irregularities, with the outcome potentially affecting the ruling alliance’s majority and the government’s next step.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has warned its “party comrades” after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay shut down 717 state-run liquor shops within 500 metres of schools, places of worship, and bus stands. In a post on X, the party urged strict restraint, including banning banners and posters that could hinder public movement—signaling tighter controls beyond liquor regulation.
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VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan has claimed that both DMK and AIADMK approached him with an offer for the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s post. He says the move was linked to forming an alliance meant to keep C Joseph Vijay’s TVK out of power. Thirumavalavan adds that VCK considered the proposal internally and rejected it amid heightened political activity before the TVK government’s floor test.
AMMK founder TTV Dhinakaran has expelled the party’s sole MLA, S Kamaraj, after he chose to support the ruling TVK government unilaterally. Dhinakaran called the move a betrayal of party workers and voters, removing the MLA from all party positions and primary membership. The fallout follows Dhinakaran’s earlier allegations of horse trading by TVK.
The Madras High Court issued an interim order restraining TVK MLA R Srinivasa Sethupathi from voting in the TN Legislative Assembly, including during confidence motions. The MLA’s Tirupattur win was decided by just one vote, prompting a DMK petition seeking a recount. With a floor test expected soon, the order could reshape the government’s immediate challenge.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) MLA JCD Prabhakar was unanimously elected as the Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Assembly. The move follows TVK’s historic win in the 2026 Assembly elections, with party MLAs taking oath earlier this week. During the election, AIADMK and TVK leaders signaled support as Prabhakar took the chair.
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AIADMK’s Shanmugam-led camp announced support for Chief Minister Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), marking a notable break within the party after a bitter split. The move comes as analysts watch how TVK’s rise could reshape post-election alliances in a fragmented Tamil Nadu political landscape, potentially strengthening Vijay’s position.
A breakaway AIADMK faction has announced its support for the TVK government led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. Senior MLAs S P Velumani and C Ve Shanmugam plan to submit a letter to Vijay, accusing party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami of seeking to form a government with DMK backing—an aim they say they oppose.
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