Tamil politics
PM Modi to Join Tamil Nadu Pongal Celebrations in Strategic Pre-Election Visit Ahead of 2026 Polls
Dec 14, 2025 01:44 pm CST
Prime Minister Modi plans a significant three-day visit to Tamil Nadu during Pongal festivities in January, marking his first participation in the traditional harvest celebration with local farmers. This strategic outreach ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections aims to strengthen BJP's rural connections and advance alliance formations within the National Democratic Alliance in Tamil Nadu.
TVK Leader Vijay Returns to Public Forum with Strong Political Message Against DMK in First Appearance Since Karur Tragedy
Nov 23, 2025 05:21 pm CST
Actor-turned-politician Vijay made his first public appearance since the Karur stampede tragedy at a controlled indoor meeting near Kancheepuram, delivering a pointed critique of the ruling DMK while outlining TVK's welfare-focused agenda. The TVK leader invoked political legends Annadurai and MGR while promising housing, transportation, and healthcare initiatives in his future election manifesto.