Not even two months have passed since TVK chief Vijay Thalapathy formed the government in Tamil Nadu, but political turmoil continues. There was political turmoil in the state when a situation arose between TVK and DMK over horse trading. On Wednesday (June 1), both the parties accused each other of horse trading. BJP has also launched a scathing attack on Vijay Thalapathy’s party regarding horse trading.

Chennai Police on Wednesday (June 1) arrested three people in connection with an alleged conspiracy to instigate government MLAs to leave the party. These include a YouTuber and two DMK officials from Karur. This matter has increased further after the arrest. N. The case has been registered on the complaint of Ilaiyaraaja, who is a TVK MLA from Uthangarai assembly seat in Krishnagiri district.

Accused of pressurizing to leave TVK

In his complaint, he alleged that repeated attempts were made to persuade him to leave the ruling party. He also claimed that YouTuber I.P.D.S. Thirunavukkarasu repeatedly contacted them, negotiated and threatened them to gain their support. Based on the complaint, Triplicane police of Chennai registered a case and arrested Thirunavukkarasu.

Conspiracy to destabilize the government – Minister Nirmal Kumar

This arrest came a day after Minister Nirmal Kumar alleged that efforts were being made to destabilize the government by luring TVK MLAs. Investigators are probing claims that three TVK MLAs were targeted and each of them was allegedly offered Rs 15 crore to switch sides.

The case has created a political stir following the arrest of two DMK functionaries considered close to former minister Senthil Balaji. Police said further investigation is underway to identify others involved in the alleged conspiracy.

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DMK counterattacked

On the other hand, DMK has written a letter to Governor RV Arlekar demanding an investigation against Chief Minister Thalapathy Vijay. The DMK hit back, alleging that MDMK chief Vaiko had admitted that Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay had tried to buy the two MLAs. Both MDMK MLAs, TM Rajendran from Kadayanalur and S. from Sirkazhi. Senthil Selvan has won the election from DMK’s Simbar.

BJP targeted TVK

On allegations of horse trading, Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson Narayanan Tirupati said, ‘TVK alliance is an opportunistic alliance. Be it CPIM, Congress, IUML, DMK being part of the alliance, the public rejected them all. TVK was heavily involved in horse-trading of MLAs. This is an opportunistic and corrupt alliance.

#WATCH | Chennai | On DMK’s allegations of horse trading, state BJP Spokesperson Narayanan Thirupathy says, “This (TVK) alliance is an opportunistic alliance. Be it CPIM, Congress, IUML… everyone was rejected by the people as they were a part of the DMK alliance… The TVK did… pic.twitter.com/mlv1fVF5mX

— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2026

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has recommended a major reshuffle in the state cabinet. In this reshuffle, the portfolios of many senior ministers have been changed and 23 new ministers have been included in the Council of Ministers. According to the official statement issued from Lok Bhawan, these recommendations have been approved by the Governor.

After this change, the Chief Minister has kept major departments like Public Administration, Home, Police, Special Program Implementation, Municipal Administration and Urban Development with himself. Along with this, he has also taken additional responsibility of departments like Special Initiatives, Poverty Alleviation and Rural Debt Relief.

Departments of ministers changed in Tamil Nadu

Changes have also been made in the portfolios of many other ministers in the cabinet. Minister N. Anand’s work area now includes rural development, panchayat, irrigation and minor irrigation projects. Whereas minister R. Nirmal Kumar will continue to hold the charge of departments related to electricity, non-conventional energy, law, court, jail, elections and passport.

In another important change. A. Sengottaiyan has been given the responsibility of Revenue and Disaster Management Department. He will look after revenue administration, sub-collector related work, disaster management and assembly matters.

The Governor has also approved department allocation to 23 new ministers. Among these, Srinath got fisheries, Kamali S. Animal husbandry to C. Vijayalakshmi to milk and dairy development and R. V. Ranjitkumar has been assigned the Forest Department. Vinod has been given the responsibility of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department, while Rajiv has been given the charge of Environment and Climate Change Department.

Congress’s Rajesh Kumar got tourism department.

Other ministers include B. Housing and Urban Development to Rajkumar, Cooperation to V. Gandhiraj, Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises to Mathan Raja P., Jagadeeswari K. Social Welfare and Women Empowerment and Rajesh Kumar S. Has been assigned the tourism department. Apart from this, M. Vijay Balaji is responsible for handloom and textiles, Logesh Tamilselvan D. is responsible for commercial taxes and registration, Vijay Tamilan Parthiban A. has been given the charge of Transport and Ramesh has been given the charge of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department.

Congress MLA P Vishwanathan will handle the education department.

The Higher Education department has been handed over to P. Viswanathan, while Kumar R. has been given the leadership of the newly formed Department of Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology and Digital Services. Thennarasu K. Non-Resident Tamil Welfare, V. Sampath Kumar Backward Class Welfare, Mohammad Farwas J. D. has got the responsibility of Labor Welfare and Skill Development and D. Sarathkumar has got the responsibility of Human Resource Management Department. Finance, Planning and Development Department. Mary Wilson has been given, while Vignesh K. Has been assigned to the Prohibition and Excise Department.

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Tamil cinema superstar Thalapathy Vijay has emerged as a superhero of politics. After becoming the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Vijay is receiving congratulations from within the country as well as from abroad. First Sri Lankan President Anura Dissanayake congratulated him and now the reaction of the Prime Minister of Malaysia has also come to light.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Joseph Vijay on being elected the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu by posting on X. He said that for many years his fans have been watching him defeating corrupt politicians and different villains in three-hour stories of films. Now the people of Tamil Nadu have given Vijay a bigger responsibility than any role he has played on screen.

I warmly congratulate my friend Vijay on being elected Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

For many years, his adoring fans watched him defeat politici corruptans and assorted villains within three hours, usually after a short interval. The people of Tamil Nadu have now entrusted… pic.twitter.com/dwS1TD5F4t

— Anwar Ibrahim (@anwaribrahim) May 12, 2026

Malaysian PM wrote a proverb in Tamil

Anwar Ibrahim has further written a saying in Tamil – ‘Oru Viral Purchi’ which means revolution of one finger. Explaining the importance of one vote, he wrote that now the revolution of one finger is on the verge of creating history.

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The Prime Minister of the island country said that Malaysia and Tamil Nadu share deep historical, cultural and people-to-people ties for generations. I look forward to working closely with Chief Minister Vijay in the years to come.

Sri Lankan President also congratulated Vijay

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake also congratulated Vijay after taking oath. He said that Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka have long had strong people-to-people ties. He said that there is a lot of potential for economic cooperation and new opportunities between the two countries. He congratulated the people of Tamil Nadu and Chief Minister Vijay and said that the people of Sri Lanka also wish him a successful tenure.

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How many seats for which party?

TVK emerged as the largest party by winning 108 seats in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections. However, Vijay had won two seats, hence he has vacated the other seat. Now TVK has 107 MLAs. After that, 5 MLAs of Congress, 2 MLAs each of CPI, CPI(M), VCK and IUML have supported TVK. By adding all this, the total number of alliances in the assembly has reached 120. Now even a faction of AIADMK has announced to support Vijay’s TVK in the floor test.

With the victory of actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party TVK, a major political upheaval is being seen in the politics of Tamil Nadu. Amidst preparations for the formation of the new government, Congress has announced its support to TVK by breaking its long-standing alliance with DMK.

Congress said that ‘its alliance with TVK is not only for the formation of this government, but also for the future elections to local body organisations, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.’ However, despite supporting TVK in Tamil Nadu, Congress may continue to support DMK in the ‘India Bloc’ at the Centre. Congress’ Tamil Nadu in-charge Girish Chodankar said, ‘Our only condition from TVK is that we do not want any ally of BJP to be included in this alliance. We will remain in ‘India’ alliance with DMK.

Congress’s support to TVK

Earlier, Congress had officially announced its support to Vijay’s party TVK to form the government. This decision was taken after the meeting of the top leadership of Congress and Tamil Nadu Congress Committee. All India Congress Committee (AICC) Tamil Nadu in-charge Girish Chodankar issued a press release saying that TVK President Vijay had formally sought support from the Congress.

VIDEO | Chennai, Tamil Nadu: “Our only condition to TVK is that we do not want any BJP allies to be part of this alliance; we will continue with DMK in the INDIA alliance,” says Congress Tamil Nadu in charge Girish Chodankar. pic.twitter.com/AbbBCJ7je1

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 6, 2026

This condition was laid for support

He said that the people of Tamil Nadu, especially the youth, have given a clear and strong mandate, which is in favor of a secular, progressive and public welfare government. Respecting this mandate, Congress has decided to give ‘full support’ to TVK. However, the party has also made it clear that this support will be with a condition. Congress said that any ‘communal force’ which does not have faith in the Constitution of India should not be included in this alliance.

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It was also said in the press release that this alliance of TVK and Congress will not be limited only to government formation, but will also work together in future local body elections, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha elections. Both parties Perunthalaivar Kamaraj, Periyar and Dr. B.R. Following the ideals of Ambedkar, she will pledge to advance social justice and constitutional values.

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News of a major accident has come to light for the second consecutive day in Tamil Nadu before the assembly elections to be held on Thursday (April 23, 2026) this week. A major explosion took place in a firecracker factory in Kattanarpatti in Virudhunagar district of the state on Sunday (April 19, 2026). Local police said that at least 23 laborers working in the factory died in this incident and many others were also injured.

After the news of this incident came to light, State Chief Minister MK Stalin has expressed condolences to the families of those who died and has also instructed the officials to ensure necessary help.

Death toll in the incident may increase: Police

A district police officer said that so far we have recovered 19 bodies. We fear that the number may increase even more. According to the report of news agency PTI, when the fire broke out in the firecracker factory, about 30 workers were working there. Police said that due to the impact of this blast, some parts of the building collapsed and in the massive fire that followed, the entire factory was burnt to ashes.

Second blast occurred during rescue work– District Collector

Meanwhile, Virudhunagar District Collector Dr. NO Sukhputra said, ‘So far 23 people have died in this incident. Out of these 23 dead bodies, 19 bodies have been identified. Of these, 16 are women and three are men, while six injured are in ICU. He said that while we were doing rescue work, the second explosion occurred. As a result, about 13 people including the police, our fire and rescue team, the revenue department team and volunteers engaged in rescue operations are admitted to the hospital. At present no one is seriously injured and our medical team is treating them.

He said, ‘A senior IAS officer has been appointed to help the district administration and monitor rescue and other operations. We have registered an FIR. The investigation is ongoing.

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Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed grief over the incident

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has expressed deep condolences to the families of those who died in this major accident. Along with this, the Chief Minister has also directed the district administration officials to ensure all necessary help. He has also directed ministers KKSSR Ramachandran and Thangam Thennarasu to reach the spot and monitor the relief and rescue operations.

on social media CM Stalin shared the post

Chief Minister Stalin shared information about this incident by making a post on social media platform X. He said, ‘The sad news of the death of many people in the explosion in the firecracker factory at Kattanarpatti in Virudhunagar district is very painful. I express my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. He said, ‘I have instructed District Collector NO Sukhaputra to ensure all necessary assistance.’

The tragic news of several deaths in the tobacco plant accident in Virudhu Nagar district is extremely saddening. My deepest condolences to the families of the deceased.

Monitor the recovery operations carefully and console the affected families…

— MKStalin April 19, 2026

A day before, 9 people died in a road accident.

For the second consecutive day, people have lost their lives in a horrific accident in Tamil Nadu. A day earlier on Saturday (April 18, 2026), a tourist van fell into a ditch in Valparai in the state. In this tragic accident, 9 people died and many people were seriously injured. PM Modi has expressed grief over this incident.

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Campaigning for the assembly elections is going on in full swing in five states. All political parties are in the electoral fray on different issues, but in this election, emotional issues and local identity issues dominate more than development issues. Be it Assam, West Bengal, Kerala or Tamil Nadu, all political parties are increasingly raising the issue of local identity in the elections.

Development issues are missing in the election campaign. No roads, no employment, no development. This time identity and culture have entered the elections. From West Bengal to Assam and Tamil Nadu, the script is different everywhere, but the story is one of identity politics. Now the question arises who will get the votes. Which will count the work or which will arouse emotion.

Which issue cropped up the most in Bengal?

Talking about West Bengal Assembly elections, this time the biggest issue in the elections has not become development but identity versus identity. The work of the government for 15 years has gone backstage and the superhit dialogues of nationalism, religion and identity have come to the front.

BJP’s script is clear, if majority of voters come together then seats will also come together. Therefore, now there is less discussion of roads and more of borders in speeches. Less of employment and more of infiltration. One is hearing less about development and more about religious balance.

The identity of West Bengal is mentioned in the speeches of all the big leaders. On one hand, BJP leaders are raising the issue of demographic change and calling it a threat to Bengal identity. The focus of the Home Minister is the issue of border security and infiltration, which he is raising in election meetings.

Infiltration and UCC issue in Assam

Mamata Banerjee is accusing BJP of not allowing people to eat eggs after coming to power and is talking about attack on the culture and food of Bengal. Now elections have become a full package of not only religion but also language, food and regional pride and this is not just a story of Bengal but issues like UCC and identity are being raised rapidly in Assam also.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is talking about saving Assamese identity by raising the issue of infiltrators and UCC and is also raising the issue of demographic change by talking about driving out the Miyans. However, Himanta says that by Mian he means Bangladeshi infiltrators. Congress is also making this statement of the Chief Minister an issue and calling it an attack on the identity and culture of Assam.

Which issue dominates in Tamil Nadu and Kerala?

The story seems to be almost the same in Tamil Nadu also. In Tamil Nadu, the fight of Hindutva vs Dravidian identity is going on in the elections. While DMK is raising the issue of our language and our culture, BJP is running in the elections with the narrative of Hindutva.

Soft politics of religion and culture is also going on in Kerala. Be it BJP, Congress or Left, everyone is raising the issue of gold theft in Sabarimala temple. Here also all the parties are raising the issue of Kerala culture loudly in the elections. Overall, states are changing, characters are changing, but the election script of the parties remains the same – politics of identity and identity.

Now the results of May 4 will reveal which party the public trusts on the issue of culture and identity, but these issues have made the elections interesting this time.

Regarding the issue of leaders leaving Congress and joining BJP, someone close to Rahul Gandhi has told the whole truth about it. Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Saturday said that many party leaders have joined other parties due to lack of victory in their states. During this, he took a dig at BJP. He has said that he has a lot of seats to field Congress leaders.

Talking to news agency ANI, he said that senior leaders had distanced themselves from Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. He has also rejected the idea that the reason for leaders leaving the party is personal discord. He has said that the reason behind such decisions is only political.

Rahul Gandhi’s relationship with him is only political: Manikam Tagore

He said that these leaders who wanted to show that they were very close to Rahul Gandhi, were seen wherever there was a camera. Still, all are influential people in Delhi. Rahul Gandhi’s friendship with these people is just a political relationship. They left because they had little potential to win their seats. They all left because they were not able to win their seats.

Apart from this, regarding the defeat in 2019 and 2024, he has said that recently former Assam State President Bhupen Bora and current MP Pradyut Bordoloi have left the party expressing their displeasure with the Congress. He has joined BJP. BJP’s inclusion of many former Congress leaders was a PR move. Its purpose was to create a narrative that people who are close to Rahul Gandhi are also leaving the party. They were only Delhi centric people, people from Greater Kailash and other such areas. He lived in Delhi, contested elections from Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and other states. They all went to other parties. BJP is a party which is full of empty chairs.

Rahul Gandhi’s friends are common people: Tagore

He said that Rahul Gandhi’s friends are common people. Rahul Gandhi cares about him. Apart from this, he has also accepted the declining support base of Congress in Tamil Nadu. We were at 20 percent, which came down to 5 percent. We have lost ground. We understand this. Apart from this, he mentioned a decision of Narasimha Rao in 1996. It was said that the impact of that decision has been huge. TMC (Tamil Manila Congress) had separated from the party. He had won the votes of Congress in his side. He achieved about 12 to 15 percent. When he returned, he had only 5 percent votes left. Tamil Maanila Congress was founded in 1996 by former Rajya Sabha MP GK Moopanar.

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The officers of Uttarakhand have been entrusted with a big responsibility for the assembly elections to be held in four important states of the country, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Kerala. A total of 14 officers of the state have been put on duty in these elections, which include 11 IAS and three IPS officers.

According to the information received from the government, IAS officers have been appointed as observers in different states. IAS Rajendra Kumar, Sridhar Babu Addanki and Ranjit Sinha have been given the responsibility in the Kerala Assembly elections. Whereas in Tamil Nadu, IAS Saurabh Gaharwar and couple Kishore Pant have been made observers.

IAS Meharban Singh Bisht, V. Shanmugam, Vineet Kumar and Vineet Tomar have been deployed for election duty in West Bengal. Apart from this, IAS Himanshu Khurana and Vandana have been given the role of observers in the Assam Assembly elections.

Rajesh Kumar and Abhishek Ruhela – kept in reserved category for now

Talking about IPS officers, Prahlad Narayan Meena and Anant Shankar Takwale have been sent as police supervisors to West Bengal, while Sunil Kumar Meena has been given this responsibility in Tamil Nadu.

Apart from this, two IAS officers-Dr. R. Rajesh Kumar and Abhishek Ruhela – are currently kept in the reserved category, who can be put on election duty if required.

In view of these elections to be held in four states, extensive preparations are being made at the administrative level. This responsibility given to the officials of Uttarakhand is being considered as a proof of their experience and efficiency. The role of these officers is going to be important in making the election process fair and transparent.

The year 2026 is an election year. In this connection, there are assembly elections in Tamil Nadu this year also. In such a situation, this time politically active actor and TVK Party President Vijay has announced election promises. He made many election promises in Mahabalipuram.

He has said that if his government is formed, every family will be given 6 free LPG gas cylinders in a year. The monthly allowance given to women will be increased to Rs 2500 per month. Besides, a separate department will be created for women, children and the elderly. It will work under his direct supervision.

Actor Vijay announced many schemes

While announcing, Vijay said that women will be given two and a half thousand rupees every month. State and central government employees will benefit from this scheme. During this, he also announced Annapurni Super Six Scheme. Under this scheme, every family will be given 6 free LPG cylinders in a year. Apart from this he also announced Annan Seer Scheme. Under this scheme, at the time of marriage of daughters, the bride will be given 8 grams of gold and silk saree as a tradition from her maternal house.

Children should not leave school, parents will be given help

Vijay announced to provide free travel facility to women in all government buses under a Vetri Payanam scheme. Rani Velu Nachiyar Force will be formed for the safety of women. In this, women force officers will be deployed at various places in plain clothes and with body cameras. 500 such special teams will be formed for women in entire states.

Apart from these, Vijay also mentioned Kamarajar Education Rights Scheme. He said that no child should leave school from class 1 to 12. Therefore, every year financial assistance of Rs 15,000 will be given to the parents of the children.

Special courts will be created to stop crimes related to women

To free women from the increasing crime, Anjalai Ammal Fast Track Court for Women will be set up for investigation and quick justice. Smart panic buttons will be installed in public transport for the safety of women. He said that by installing CCTV cameras and good lighting in sensitive areas, such areas will be created which will not remain dark spots. Apart from this, modern command centers will also be built.

In these, free sanitary pads will also be made available at public places like ration shops, schools and colleges. Thai Maman Gold Ring Scheme has been announced for the child born in Tamil Nadu. In this, the newborn will be given a gold ring from the government. Apart from this, baby welcome kit will also be given.

Veteran Communist Party of India (CPI) leader R Nallakannu passed away on Wednesday (February 25). He was ill for a long time. He breathed his last at 2 pm in Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital, Chennai. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and leaders of various parties have expressed deep sorrow and grief over the demise of the founder of the communist movement in India.

PM Modi posted tribute on X

Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on Instagram regarding the demise of veteran leader R Nallakannu and wrote, ‘Nallakannu will be remembered for his connection with the grassroots level and his efforts to raise the voice of the underprivileged, workers and farmers. People from every section of the society respected him a lot. His simplicity was equally admirable. My condolences are with his family and fans.

Thiru R. Nallakannu will be remembered for his grassroots connect and efforts to give voice to the underprivileged, workers and farmers. He was widely respected by people from every section of society. Equally noteworthy was his simplicity. My thoughts are with his family and…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 25, 2026

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin expressed grief

Stalin posted on X and wrote, we all are deeply saddened by the news of the demise of senior leader Comrade Nallakannu. He was a steadfast warrior of our times, a great sacrifice, who devoted most of his life to the cause of the independence of the nation and the welfare of the working class. He was a person who stuck to his principles. He always had affection and love towards me. He wholeheartedly welcomed the plans we made after establishing the Dravidian model rule.

“Though one eye does not have perfect vision, there is another eye in the other eye. That is नल्लकण्ग्णु” said முத்தமிழறிண்டர கலிர் முதுபெத்து முத்துபேதரம் Leader – Comrade திரு. नल्लकण्ग्नु अय्या वह अन्यावुऱायर निशेष न्या हैं नामाची कल्ली तथा दूष्ठ तथा… pic.twitter.com/tLQhQFQ0SA

— MKStalin February 25, 2026

The funeral will be held with state honors

Let us tell you that on February 1, Nalakannu was admitted to the hospital due to health related problems. Where he was shifted to ICU. Even after 24 days of treatment, his condition continued to fluctuate. He breathed his last on 25 December. The state government will bid farewell to Nallakannu with state honours. Chief Minister MK Stalin has given this information in his post on Instagram.