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DMK's Challenge to Gen Z Voters: Progress or Regression in Tamil Nadu's Political Future
Dec 15, 2025 02:14 am CST
As Tamil Nadu approaches its assembly elections, the DMK Youth Wing's conference in Tiruvannamalai serves as both a show of political strength and a strategic response to actor Vijay's TVK party. Chief Minister MK Stalin and Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin frame the 2026 election as a critical choice between the DMK's vision of progress and their opponents' backward-looking policies, while emphasizing disciplined youth engagement against TVK's growing Gen Z support.
PMK-TVK Alliance Possibility: K Balu's Strategic Visit Sparks Political Speculation in Tamil Nadu
Dec 12, 2025 07:54 pm CST
A surprise visit by PMK leader K Balu to actor Vijay's TVK headquarters has ignited speculation about a potential political alliance ahead of Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly elections. While officially focused on inviting TVK to join a caste census protest, this meeting between two significant political forces could reshape Tamil Nadu's political landscape, currently heading toward a four-cornered electoral contest.
56 Former Judges Rally Behind Justice Swaminathan in Tamil Nadu Temple Lamp Controversy Amid Impeachment Motion
Dec 12, 2025 04:08 pm CST
Former judges condemn impeachment motion against Justice GR Swaminathan over the Thirupparankundram temple lamp case, warning it threatens judicial independence. The controversy centers on a court order to change a century-old ritual lamp lighting practice, with political tensions rising between Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK and opposition BJP ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.
Amit Shah Condemns INDIA Bloc's Unprecedented Move to Impeach High Court Judge Over Religious Custom Ruling
Dec 11, 2025 09:15 am CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has criticized opposition parties for attempting to impeach Justice GR Swaminathan of the Madras High Court over his ruling on a traditional lamp lighting ceremony. The controversial decision, which involved a temple near a dargah in Tamil Nadu, has sparked political tension with the DMK-led government claiming the judge showed religious bias. This unprecedented impeachment attempt has raised questions about judicial independence and religious practices in India's secular democracy.
AIADMK General Council Opens Path for OPS and Dhinakaran's Return to NDA Alliance Ahead of Tamil Nadu 2026 Elections
Dec 10, 2025 04:16 pm CST
The AIADMK General Council has strategically enabled the potential return of expelled leaders O Panneerselvam and TTV Dhinakaran to the NDA coalition ahead of Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly elections. This move aligns with BJP's efforts to consolidate opposition votes against the ruling DMK while maintaining EPS's leadership authority within AIADMK.
Opposition Lawmakers Submit Impeachment Motion Against Madras High Court Judge Over Temple Lamp Controversy
Dec 09, 2025 04:25 pm CST
Over 120 opposition MPs have proposed the impeachment of Madras High Court Justice GR Swaminathan regarding his controversial ruling on lighting a festival lamp at Thirupparankundram Subramaniaswamy temple in Tamil Nadu, highlighting political tensions between the ruling DMK and judiciary ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.
Actor Vijay to Hold First Public Meeting in Puducherry Since Karur Tragedy Under Strict Police Conditions
Dec 09, 2025 12:53 pm CST
Tamil actor-politician Vijay is set to address his first public gathering in Puducherry since the Karur stampede tragedy. The event, organized by his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), will operate under strict police regulations including a 5,000-person limit with QR-coded entry. This politically significant appearance comes as Vijay positions himself against both the BJP and DMK while expanding his party's influence in the Union Territory.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin Accuses BJP of Politicizing Karthigai Deepam Religious Tradition
Dec 08, 2025 01:59 am CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin criticizes the BJP for creating political divisions over the Karthigai Deepam ritual at Thiruparukundram Murugar Temple. He defends his government's respect for spiritual practices while highlighting their development focus against what he calls "cheap politics" from opposition parties. The controversy has escalated to the Supreme Court with multiple pending legal challenges.
Strict Safety Measures Implemented for Actor Vijay's TVK Rally in Puducherry Following Karur Tragedy
Dec 07, 2025 01:09 am CST
Puducherry Police have imposed strict safety conditions for actor Vijay's TVK political rally, limiting attendance to 5,000 participants with designated enclosures following the tragic Karur stampede that killed 41 people in September. The measures include monitored entry, essential facilities, and age restrictions to prevent another disaster as the actor-turned-politician continues his political journey.
MK Stalin Highlights Centre's Neglect of Madurai Development Projects Amid Temple Lamp Controversy
Dec 06, 2025 02:52 am CST
Chief Minister MK Stalin redirects focus to Centre's failure to deliver on AIIMS and Metro Rail projects in Madurai while responding to BJP's accusations of an "anti-Hindu stance" in the Thirupparankundram lamp lighting controversy, intensifying political tensions ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.