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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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Dhinakaran Files Complaint Against TVK

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2026

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 claim majority support. AMMK Accuses TVK Of Forged Letter Dhinakaran alleged […]

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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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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 […]