Vijay Raises State Issues With PM Modi

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2026

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday during his first official visit to the national capital after taking office. The meeting focused on key issues concerning Tamil Nadu, including the Mekedatu dam project, Tamil Thai Vazhthu,

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TVK Faces Row Over AIADMK MLA Defections

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2026

Tamil Nadu’s ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has come under political pressure after three AIADMK MLAs resigned and joined the party. Minister Aadhav Arjuna defended the move, while some Congress leaders objected to what they described as horse-trading politics. TVK Inducts AIADMK MLAs AIADMK MLAs Maragatham Kumaravel from Madurantakam, P Sathyabama from Dharapuram and S

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Vijay Announces Farm Loan Waiver In Tamil Nadu

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has announced crop loan relief for farmers and permitted extended daily screenings for new Tamil films. The decisions were taken after a high-level review meeting, but the farm loan announcement has drawn disappointment from some farmers who expected a wider waiver. Tamil Nadu Farm Loan Waiver Announced The State government […]

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India’s Gen-Z Chooses Ballots, Not Manufactured Revolutions

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2026

For the last few months, a particular narrative has been aggressively pushed across sections of social media, campus ecosystems, influencer networks, and politically charged digital activism circles. According to this narrative, India’s Gen-Z is supposedly boiling with anti-establishment rage, waiting for a revolutionary trigger similar to what unfolded in countries like

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Vijay Revokes Astrologer’s OSD Appointment

By BPN News Desk May 13, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has revoked the appointment of astrologer Radhan Pandit Vetrivel as Officer on Special Duty after criticism from allies, opposition parties and political observers. Vijay Astrologer Appointment Row Radhan Pandit Vetrivel had been named as Officer on Special Duty in the Chief Minister’s staff, triggering a political controversy soon

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DMK Names Udhayanidhi As Opposition Leader

By BPN News Desk May 11, 2026

The DMK has elected Udhayanidhi Stalin as its legislature party leader, making him the Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly after the party lost power to Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. Udhayanidhi Stalin Named Opposition Leader The decision was taken at a meeting of DMK MLAs held at Anna Arivalayam in Chennai. Udhayanidhi, who […]

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Siddaramaiah Congratulates Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

By BPN News Desk May 11, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah congratulated Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay after his oath-taking ceremony, calling his rise from cinema to public service a significant democratic journey. He also used the occasion to underline the need for closer cooperation between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Siddaramaiah Congratulates Vijay As Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

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AIADMK Faces Rift Over Support To TVK

By BPN News Desk May 10, 2026

The AIADMK is facing fresh internal pressure after a section of its MLAs reportedly pushed for supporting Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in government formation after the Tamil Nadu Assembly election results. AIADMK MLAs Hold Secret Meeting A group of 28 AIADMK MLAs reportedly held a closed-door meeting in Chennai after returning from a resort in […]

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Vijay To Take Oath As Tamil Nadu CM on May 10

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2026

TVK president C. Joseph Vijay is set to be sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10 after securing enough support to form a coalition government. The development marks a major political breakthrough for Vijay and brings an end to days of uncertainty after the fractured Assembly verdict. Vijay To Be Sworn […]

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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