Vijay Allots Rajya Sabha Seat To Congress

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2026

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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

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Vijay Raises State Issues With PM Modi

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2026

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, fishermen detained by Sri Lanka and defence infrastructure. Vijay […]

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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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Vijay Expands Tamil Nadu Cabinet With 23 Ministers

By BPN News Desk May 21, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay expanded his Cabinet on Thursday, inducting 23 new ministers, including two Congress MLAs, in a major political development for the newly formed TVK-led government. Tamil Nadu Cabinet Expansion The swearing-in ceremony was held at Lok Bhavan in Chennai at 10 a.m., where Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the […]

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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Demands Fuel Price Hike Rollback

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has criticised the Centre over the latest petrol and diesel price hike, calling for an immediate rollback and accusing the Union government of increasing fuel rates soon after the conclusion of Assembly elections in five states. Vijay Attacks Centre Over Fuel Price Hike In his first major attack […]

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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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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 […]

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Vijay Orders Closure Of 717 TASMAC Shops

By BPN News Desk May 12, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 state-run TASMAC liquor outlets located within 500 metres of places of worship, educational institutions and bus stands across the state. Tamil Nadu TASMAC Liquor Shops To Shut The order directs the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation to close the identified liquor shops […]

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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 […]