Dhinakaran Files Complaint Against TVK

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2026

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AMMK chief TTV Dhinakaran has filed a police complaint against Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, accusing the party of using a forged MLA support letter during the Tamil Nadu government formation process. The complaint has further intensified the political deadlock as rival camps continue to

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VCK Likely To Back Vijay-Led TVK Government

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2026

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi is expected to announce its decision on supporting Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam as Tamil Nadu’s government formation suspense continues. The party’s stand could become decisive in helping Vijay cross the majority mark and take oath as Chief Minister. VCK Decision Crucial For Vijay VCK’s support has become important after days of political

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Vijay’s Oath Delayed Amid Numbers Row As IUML Withdraws

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

Tamil Nadu’s government formation deadlock continued on Friday after actor-politician Vijay reportedly failed to convince the Governor that he had the required majority support. The development has delayed the expected oath-taking ceremony again, even as TVK continues efforts to gather enough MLAs. Vijay Falls Short Of Majority Mark Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam needs

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TVK Claims Support Of 121 MLAs – Reports

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

Actor-politician Joseph Vijay has claimed the support of 121 MLAs in Tamil Nadu, giving his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, a possible majority in the 234-member Assembly. The claim has been made in TVK’s draft letter to the Governor, as government formation talks continue after the fractured election verdict. Vijay Claims Majority Support In Tamil Nadu […]

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DMK Seeks Separate Lok Sabha Seating From Congress

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

The DMK has formally asked for a change in its Lok Sabha seating arrangement after its alliance with the Congress came to an end amid the Tamil Nadu government formation crisis. Party MP Kanimozhi wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, citing “changed political circumstances” after Congress chose to support Vijay’s TVK. DMK Ends Lok […]

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Vijay Likely To Meet Tamil Nadu Governor Today

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

Actor-politician Vijay is likely to meet Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar at 4:30 pm today amid continuing talks over government formation in Tamil Nadu. The meeting is expected to be closely watched as it would be Vijay’s third meeting with the Governor since the 2026 Assembly election results were declared. Vijay To Meet Governor Amid […]

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KC Venugopal Leads Kerala CM Race

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

AICC general secretary K C Venugopal has gained a strong edge in the race for Kerala Chief Minister after most Congress MLAs reportedly backed his name during consultations with central observers. The Congress high command is expected to take the final decision after reviewing the observers’ report. KC Venugopal Gets Majority MLA Support Venugopal reportedly […]

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Delhi High Court To Protect Tharoor’s Rights

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

The Delhi High Court has said it will pass an interim order protecting the personality rights of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor in a case linked to alleged deepfake videos circulating online. The court issued notice on his plea and indicated that relief would be granted against the alleged misuse of his name, image, voice and […]

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CPM To Decide On Tamil Nadu Support Today

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) is set to hold key meetings today to decide its position on Tamil Nadu government formation after the 2026 Assembly election produced a hung verdict. The party is expected to discuss whether to support actor-politician Vijay’s TVK or the Dravidian coalition. CPM State Secretariat Meet At 10 Am The […]

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Congress Warns Against Tamil Nadu Manipulation

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee has warned against any attempt to manipulate government formation in the state after the 2026 Assembly election delivered a hung verdict. The party’s statement came as Vijay’s TVK, which emerged as the single largest party, continued efforts to secure enough support to form the government. Tamil Nadu Congress Says Do […]