Back channel deals, shifting loyalties and Vijay’s power play – what’s happening in Tamil Nadu

Back channel deals, shifting loyalties and Vijay’s power play – what’s happening in Tamil Nadu

New Delhi: Even after the assembly results, Tamil Nadu is still far from forming a government as parties jockey for numbers to reach a majority.With TVK becoming the largest single party with 108 seats in the 234-member assembly, Vijay’s support rose to 117, just one short of a majority.Prior to this, the CPI and CPM … Read more

Tamil Nadu elections: Star-studded polling day, Vijay appeals to Election Commission, robots greet voters – Latest developments

Tamil Nadu elections: Star-studded polling day, Vijay appeals to Election Commission, robots greet voters - Latest developments

Voting participation in the 234 constituencies in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections was high, with long queues reported at several polling stations and steady turnout in urban and rural areas.The day was also marked by high public attention on the high-profile polls, with large turnouts of top political leaders, celebrities and first-time voters from Chennai, … Read more

Tamil Nadu polls: Vijay rejects ‘four-corner’ contest, says fight between TVK, DMK

Tamil Nadu polls: Vijay rejects 'four-corner' contest, says fight between TVK, DMK

TVK chief Vijay on Sunday dismissed claims of a four-way contest in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, claiming the real battle was between his party and the ruling DMK, while outlining a governance model centered on technology and service delivery, PTI reported.Addressing a rally, Vijay said, “This is not a 4-corner or 40-corner battle. There … Read more