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Former AIADMK Leader Claims Actor Vijay Is Inheriting MGR's Political Legacy in Tamil Nadu
Nov 28, 2025 02:51 pm CST
KA Sengottaiyan, recently expelled from AIADMK, joins actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party and draws parallels between Vijay and legendary Tamil actor-politician MGR. Sengottaiyan's strategic memorial visits to MGR, Jayalalithaa, and Annadurai sites signal Vijay's attempt to consolidate support across Tamil Nadu's political spectrum ahead of upcoming elections.
KA Sengottaiyan Joins Actor Vijay's TVK Party in Major Tamil Nadu Political Shift
Nov 27, 2025 03:03 pm CST
Former AIADMK veteran KA Sengottaiyan has joined actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, marking a significant political development before the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections. The nine-time MLA brings decades of political experience and campaign strategy expertise to TVK, potentially strengthening the party's organizational structure while further fragmenting Tamil Nadu's political landscape.
KA Sengottaiyan Meets Actor Vijay: Former AIADMK Leader Expected to Join TVK Ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu Elections
Nov 26, 2025 08:34 pm CST
Former AIADMK strategist KA Sengottaiyan met with actor Vijay, founder of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in Chennai following his resignation as MLA. This meeting has intensified speculation about the veteran politician joining the fledgling party, potentially becoming its first major political figure. Sengottaiyan's decades of experience could provide crucial organizational strength to TVK as it prepares for the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections.
Tamil Nadu Political Shift: AIADMK Lawmaker Manoj Pandian Joins DMK, Accuses EPS of Being 'BJP Proxy'
Nov 04, 2025 09:27 pm CST
In a significant political development in Tamil Nadu, six-time MLA Manoj Pandian from the influential Nadar community has defected from AIADMK to join the ruling DMK party. Pandian accused AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami of aligning the party with BJP, claiming only DMK can protect Dravidian ideology. This defection represents a major setback for O Panneerselvam's faction in the ongoing AIADMK power struggle and potentially impacts the Nadar community's voting patterns in future elections.
AIADMK Veteran KA Sengottaiyan Challenges Illegal Expulsion by EPS, Vows Court Battle
Nov 02, 2025 02:24 am CST
Following his expulsion from AIADMK after 53 years of service, nine-time MLA KA Sengottaiyan has branded party chief Edappadi K Palanisamy's decision illegal and announced plans for legal action. The veteran politician was removed without notice after meeting with expelled leaders at a memorial event. Sengottaiyan directly accused EPS of betrayal and autocratic leadership, claiming his expulsion stems from attempts to reconcile party factions rather than any alliance with opposition DMK as alleged. Political observers are watching whether Sengottaiyan and other expelled leaders will seek reinstatement or join actor Vijay's new political movement.
Tamil Nadu AIADMK MP's Controversial "Free Wife" Comment Sparks Political Outrage and Gender Debate
Oct 15, 2025 02:10 am CST
AIADMK MP C Ve Shanmugam has ignited a major political controversy in Tamil Nadu with his derogatory comments comparing women to election freebies. His suggestion that Chief Minister MK Stalin might "announce a free wife" ahead of elections has drawn sharp condemnation from the ruling DMK and social media users, highlighting deeper issues about gender respect in Indian politics.
A Bharat Ratna Demand, Leadership Reminder: Inside EPS-Amit Shah Meet
Sep 17, 2025 03:10 pm CST
A Bharat Ratna for freedom fighter and Thevar community icon Pasumpon Muthuramalinga and expedition of corruption cases against the ruling DMK were among the points raised by AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami in a meet with Amit Shah.