AIADMK leader and former Tamil Nadu minister RB Udhayakumar asks: 'If government posts are given only to those who have made films with Vijay, how is this democracy?'
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's 'animal spirits' aren't about consolidating power. They are aimed at making sure Udhayanidhi Stalin never gets the chance to rise.
Since post-poll ‘reconciliation’, at least 16 ex-ministers, 300 district functionaries and more than 1,000 cadres have quit AIADMK, with many crossing over to ruling TVK.
Two events have fallen in line with Vijay’s strategy of improving TVK’s numerical strength, moving closer to a point where it will no longer need to rely on coalition partners.
Of 47 MLAs, 25 MLAs of the AIADMK had voted for the TVK. Faction led by senior leaders such as SP Velumani and CV Shanmugam helped Vijay's party win trust vote.
The Dravidian movement's parent organisation gave birth to several offshoots—DK, DMK, AIADMK, MDMK, DMDK, and AMMK. The political developments of 1972 and 1989 are now witnessing a parallel in 2026.
AIADMK has claimed that the ruling party engaged in the practice of illegally luring legislators with money or other inducements. Accusation comes after resignation of 4 MLAs from AIADMK.
Off the blocks early in engaging with the Centre, the TVK chief has maintained the stance of previous governments on key issues without striking a confrontational note.
Has Hindutva become moderate under Bhagwat? More specifically, does it accept Muslims as fellow Indians today, rather than seek their expulsion or extermination?
Overhaul process does not involve any addition of abilities & is very different from an upgrade. Clearances were given by Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
While EBP may be a great idea, it needed 3-4 years of preparation. Now, with the festive season upon us, we have surging prices and a sugar shortage. To top it off, we’re bleeding foreign exchange.
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