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Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 News

Congress MP alleges irregularities in candidates selection for Tamil Nadu polls

Massive irregularities took place within the Congress party and constituencies were sought and allocated to suit candidates who had already been selected, claims Congress MP Jothimani.

Published 60 days ago

3 rebel AIADMK MLAs' resignations accepted, EPS alleges ‘horse-trading’ by TVK

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (known as EPS) during the floor test earlier this month for Vijay's government.

Updated 64 days ago

Chaos, criticism, walkout: Vijay's trust vote win in TN did not lack drama

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay expressed gratitude to all MLAs who supported him after winning trust vote.

Updated 76 days ago

Team Vijay vs Dravidians: How the math stacks up in Tamil Nadu floor test today

If Vijay wins the floor test, he will continue as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu.

Updated 77 days ago

Vijay's floor test not just for his govt: How it will decide if AIADMK survives

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay meets AIADMK rebel camp leader CV Shanmugam in Chennai on Tuesday, the eve of the May 13 trust vote.

Updated 77 days ago

Vijay’s astrologer Vettrivel appointed officer on special duty to Tamil Nadu CM

Vettrivel, a well-known astrologer and spiritual mentor in Tamil Nadu, is believed to have played a key advisory role in Vijay’s political journey.

Updated 77 days ago

AIADMK backing, floor test, one less MLA: What next for Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay during his swearing-in ceremony, in Chennai.

Updated 77 days ago

Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu chief minister, vows new beginning for the state

Newly-elected Tamil Nadu chief minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C Joseph Vijay took a selfie with the gathering during his swearing-in ceremony at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

Published 79 days ago

Vijay wanted no 'slave', got 5 allies: TN has its first post-poll coalition govt

Vijay wanted no 'slave', got 5 allies: TN has its first post-poll coalition govt

Updated 79 days ago

In Congress support for Vijay, an AAP echo: How the party backs own replacements

Vijay taking a selfie with Rahul Gandhi and others at his swearing-in as CM of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, May 10.

Updated 79 days ago

Free electricity, women's safety: Vijay's first actions as Tamil Nadu CM

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay speaks after taking oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu during the oath-taking ceremony at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, in Chennai on Sunday.

Updated 79 days ago

TVK forms Tamil Nadu government; C Joseph Vijay sworn in as CM with 9 ministers

C Joseph Vijay was formally sworn in as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu by governor Rajendra Arlekar on Sunday (@TVKVijayHQ-Offl/YT)

Updated 79 days ago

Aadhav Arjuna, 8 other TVK leaders sworn in as part of Vijay's TN cabinet

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar hands over the letter of appointment to TVK chief C Joseph Vijay as the new state Chief Minister, at the Lok Bhavan, in Chennai, Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Updated 79 days ago

Vijay to be the Tamil Nadu commander-in-chief as TVK gets numbers in order

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar hands over the letter of appointment to TVK chief C Joseph Vijay as the new state Chief Minister, at the Lok Bhavan, in Chennai, Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Updated 80 days ago

TVK's Vijay to take oath as TN chief minister: Date, time; all you need to know

Tamil Nadu Swearing-in Ceremony LIVE: Vijay Takes Oath As CM Today After Congress-VCK-Left-Support

Updated 80 days ago

6 parties, 5 days, 4 meets, a flight cancelled: Vijay gets nod for oath as TN CM

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C Joseph Vijay, 51, at the party HQ after the election victory.

Updated 80 days ago

Fear of President's rule, 'BJP by backdoor': How Vijay got the support he needed

TVK chief Vijay, along with supporting parties' leaders, meets Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar to stake claim to form the government at Lok Bhavan in Chennai on Saturday, may 9.

Updated 80 days ago

Vijay is reliving ‘Bigil’: 2019 movie parallel to 2026 political thriller

Vijay in a promotional still from 'Bigil' (Whistle), 2019.

Updated 80 days ago

INDIA bloc cracking, yet Rahul makes ‘only Congress’ claim: What next for Oppn?

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi at the southernmost point of India, on the Great Nicobar Island.

Updated 80 days ago

‘Forgery’, ‘misinformation’: TVK vs AMMK over ‘letter’ amid TN govt suspense

The row began when AMMK chief TTV Dhinakaran reacted to a letter, reportedly from the party’s lone MLA S Kamaraj, that reached the Tamil Nadu governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, extending support to Vijay's TVK to form the government.

Updated 80 days ago

Guv yet to send invite to TVK as it has not shown majority: Sources

TVK chief Vijay meets Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar to stake claim to form the government at Lok Bhavan, in Chennai on Friday. (Tamil Nadu Lok Bhavan/ANI Photo)

Updated 81 days ago

Vijay's struggle for majority: TVK wins, yet grapples with math to form TN govt

TVK chief C Joseph Vijay being welcomed by CPI(M) leaders during his visit to the party headquarters in Chennai on Friday, May 8, 2026. Vijay thanked the Left leaders for supporting his party to form the government in Tamil Nadu.

Updated 81 days ago

Thalapathy has the magic number: Vijay meets Governor, this time with 118+

A woman walks past a banner of actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Chandrasekaran Joseph Vijay, after his party surprisingly emerged as the single largest party in the April 23 polls to the Tamil Nadu state assembly, in Chennai on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

Updated 81 days ago

‘Political stupidity, immorality’: Mani Shankar Aiyar on Cong's TVK tie-up move

File photo of veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar.

Updated 81 days ago

VCK shreds Vijay over ‘WhatsApp letter’ seeking support for TVK: ‘Arrogance…’

Actor-turned-politician Vijay, president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), waves as he arrives at his party’s office

Updated 81 days ago

Unthinkable alliance buzz, kingmaker parties: What TVK's TN crisis has led to

A vendor sells pictures of actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party president C Joseph Vijay during vote counting for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, at the party headquarters in Chennai on May 4

Updated 81 days ago

‘Old political character’: DMK slams Cong as INDIA ally ties sour over TVK move

File photo of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, left, along with outgoing Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin.

Updated 82 days ago

Vijay's struggle for majority: Stuck at 113, how TVK's numbers are stacked

Actor-turned-politician, 'Thalapathy' Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as the single-largest party in Tamil Nadu in its very first electoral contest.

Updated 82 days ago

‘No cash for votes’: Zoho's Sridhar Vembu calls for re-election in Tamil Nadu

CEO of Zoho Corporation Sridhar Vembu calls for re-election in Tamil Nadu

Published 82 days ago

Will Vijay form govt? Outgoing Tamil Nadu CM Stalin says ‘will wait and watch…’

L: Outgoing Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK supremo MK Stalin | R: Actor-turned-politician and TVK founder Vijay.

Updated 82 days ago

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