Rahul Defended Abuse of Modi’s Mother, But Is Silent on Vijay’s Arrest of Udhayanidhi

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2026

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India has just been handed a remarkably clear demonstration of how selectively the language of free speech is applied in contemporary politics. Within the space of a few days, Rahul Gandhi has adopted two visibly different standards for offensive political expression—one when Narendra Modi was

National Politics

DMK To Boycott INDIA Bloc Meeting

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2026

The DMK has announced that it will boycott the INDIA bloc meeting scheduled in New Delhi on June 8, citing anger over what it described as Congress betrayal after the Tamil Nadu Assembly election. DMK Boycotts INDIA Bloc Meeting The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam said it would not attend the upcoming Opposition alliance meeting because the […]

South India State News

Vijay Allots Rajya Sabha Seat To Congress

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has allotted the state’s lone vacant Rajya Sabha seat to the Congress, in a move seen as a major political gesture towards strengthening the TVK-Congress alliance. Vijay Gives Rajya Sabha Seat To Congress The decision gives the Congress a chance to send its nominee to the Upper House from Tamil […]

South India State News

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

South India State News

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

South India State News

AIADMK Faction Extends Support To TVK

By BPN News Desk May 12, 2026

A faction of the AIADMK led by C.V. Shanmugam and S.P. Velumani has announced support to Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam-led government in Tamil Nadu, adding a major twist to the state’s post-election politics. AIADMK Faction Backs TVK Government The Shanmugam-Velumani faction said it had decided to support the ruling TVK after […]

South India State News

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 […]

South India State News

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

South India State News

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 […]

South India State News

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 […]