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TVK is a political party in Tamil Nadu led by actor Thalapathy Vijay, who became chief minister after winning the state assembly elections. CutMirchi covers the party's electoral challenges, internal dynamics, and public responses to its leadership and policies.
The Tamil Nadu-based TVK has joined the India Alliance, announced by Congress leader Manickam Tagore during a coalition meeting. The move comes as protests against Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar intensify, with a mass rally scheduled in Chennai on October 15. Vijay has not commented on the alliance, and his participation in the event remains uncertain.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay announced a ₹50 lakh reward for squash player Abhay Singh after his Asian Games silver, framing it as encouragement for the state's aspiring athletes.
The Madras High Court has thrown out a DMK petition contesting TVK legislator R Seenivasa Sethupathy's one-vote victory in Tiruppattur, Sivaganga, ruling the postal ballot mix-up claim lacked evidence.
In Dharapuram, a reserved seat in Tiruppur district, a by‑election on October 6 will test the strength of Vijay’s TVK after an AIADMK MLA defected. Both DMK and AIADMK are mobilising veteran cadres, while voters voice anger over the switch and worry about water scarcity.
Naam Tamilar Katchi leader Seeman has backed actor Vijay Sethupathi after general remarks on leadership during Bigg Boss Tamil 10 drew accusations from TVK supporters that he was targeting Chief Minister Vijay.
An old interview where Udhayanidhi Stalin describes asking Vijay for a date before Kuruvi has gone viral, resurfacing as the two spar in the Tamil Nadu assembly, according to Filmibeat Tamil.
Director Mohan G has publicly called on Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to arrest ministers and officials over recent corruption charges instead of citing decades-old allegations, after a heated assembly exchange drew criticism from coalition partners.