Carrying the Assembly's resolution to the Centre, CM Vijay has asked the Prime Minister for constitutional amendments to fix the Lok Sabha permanently at 543 seats and bring in 33% women's reservation from the next general election.
The hearing listed for Thursday has been put off to August 17. Tamil Nadu has meanwhile filed an additional plea seeking its full monthly allocation, putting the shortfall at Biligundlu at 26.954 TMC.
Tamil Nadu's 39 Lok Sabha seats have been fixed since 1973, on figures from a Census taken in 1971. Understanding why explains the fight now unfolding.
The TVK government's first Investors Conclave drew commitments across 97 projects expected to generate more than one lakh jobs.
CM Vijay moved a special resolution placing four demands before the Centre — a permanent 543-seat Lok Sabha, frozen inter-state allocation, a protected population ratio, and women's reservation from 2029.
A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant will take up the Vijay government's plea on Thursday, after the state submitted that it was not receiving its due share of Cauvery water in a rain-deficient year.
The Assembly urged the Centre to abolish NEET nationwide and return medical admissions to Class 12 marks, in a resolution backed across the political spectrum — alongside a second opposing the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026.
The CWRC directed Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs per day to Tamil Nadu from August 12 for 15 days — more than triple its earlier order.
Cutting across party lines, the Assembly passed CM Vijay's resolution mandating that Tamil Thai Vazhthu be sung first at government functions — with the DMK, AIADMK and every major party backing it by voice vote.
Vijay's farewell film jumped more than 41% on its third Sunday to cross ₹317 crore worldwide after 18 days — narrowing the gap with Karuppu to under ₹5 crore.
Fine-variety paddy rises to ₹2,750 per quintal and sugarcane to ₹4,000 per tonne, announced under Rule 110, with the procurement season opening September 1.
Vijay's farewell film has entered its third week in theatres with a worldwide gross of about ₹308 crore and India net crossing ₹186 crore, as daily earnings settle into a late-run pattern.
On August 9, 2013, Thalaivaa opened worldwide but not in Vijay's home state. Thirteen years later to the day, the actor whose film was stalled governs Tamil Nadu.
19 MPs from the TVK alliance passed a unanimous resolution declaring delimitation "unnecessary" and "an injustice" to Tamil Nadu, at a meeting most opposition MPs boycotted.
Jana Nayagan crossed ₹306 crore worldwide after 14 days, becoming the biggest overseas grosser among Tamil films of 2026.
CM Vijay defended his proposed Bengaluru talks with Karnataka in the Assembly, saying he was prepared to face humiliation for Tamil Nadu's rights, and rejected calls for an all-party meeting.
CM Vijay has called a meeting of all Tamil Nadu MPs on August 8 to discuss the proposed Delimitation Bill, which he says would harm the state's interests.
CM Vijay wrote to PM Modi urging that veterinary science admissions not be made to depend on a common entrance exam or NEET.
Agriculture Minister R. Vinoth presented the maiden Agriculture Budget for 2026-27 — a new Soil Conservation Mission, ₹17,000 crore in crop loans, and a target of 125 lakh metric tonnes of food-grain production.
Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson presented the TVK government's maiden Budget, allocating ₹44,527 crore for school education, launching the ₹2,000 crore Vetri Laptop Scheme, and setting a $1.5 trillion economy target for 2036.
Jana Nayagan has crossed ₹303 crore worldwide after 13 days, with a normal weekday dip in its second week as it continues chasing Kollywood's 2026 box office crown.
CM Vijay chaired a meeting of TVK MLAs at Panaiyur, discussing strategy ahead of the government's first General and Agriculture Budgets as the Assembly reconvenes.
Jana Nayagan has crossed ₹300 crore worldwide after 12 days, with India net at ₹179.45 crore and India gross at ₹209.35 crore.
CM Vijay's son Jason Sanjay, ahead of his directorial debut Sigma, says his father always encouraged him to build his own identity rather than lean on the family name.
On CM Vijay's directions, Tamil Nadu has petitioned the Supreme Court seeking directions to Karnataka to release Cauvery water, citing inflows far below the ordered 3,500 cusecs.
CM Vijay toured Saint-Gobain's World Glass Complex, the SIPCOT project office, Daimler Buses India and the Renault-Nissan plant.
Karnataka CM Shivakumar's all-party meeting secured cross-party backing on Cauvery and urged withdrawal of a planned August 13 bandh, while confirming Vijay's Bengaluru visit remains postponed.
Jana Nayagan's India net collection crosses ₹165 crore as the film holds firm through its second weekend, with worldwide gross approaching ₹290 crore.
Jana Nayagan's India net collection approaches ₹163 crore as the film enters its second weekend with a Saturday uptick, taking the worldwide gross toward ₹275 crore.
Karnataka CM Shivakumar has asked CM Vijay to defer his proposed August 3 Bengaluru visit, citing the tense atmosphere following the Cauvery water release order.
CM Vijay presented President's, Union Home Minister's and Chief Minister's Police Medals to 630 personnel, and flagged off a new Coastal Security Group vehicle fleet.
Jana Nayagan crosses ₹260 crore worldwide gross and ₹153 crore India net within 8 days, among the highest-grossing Tamil films of 2026.
The TN government files a Supreme Court appeal against a High Court order quashing compassionate jobs for Karur stampede victims' families.
Four MoUs bring Chubb, Nordex, MotiveLink and the University of Western Australia's first Tamil Nadu campus, creating nearly 3,000 jobs.
CM Vijay travelled by Chennai Metro from Omandurar to Nandanam, buying his own ticket, while reviewing Phase II progress including the Porur-Poonamallee driverless trial stretch.
Local body elections are likely postponed to early 2027, after the State Finance Commission's tenure was extended to December 31, 2026.
Karnataka CM Shivakumar invites CM Vijay to survey the Cauvery basin by helicopter ahead of the confirmed August 3 bilateral talks.
School Education Minister Rajmohan's proposal to add weekly chicken biryani to the noon-meal scheme is now under CM Vijay's review.
Jana Nayagan's India net collection reaches ₹134.90 crore in 5 days, with worldwide gross crossing ₹233 crore as the film holds firm through its first weekday test.
Jana Nayagan crosses ₹200 crore worldwide and ₹100 crore India net within four days, closing its opening weekend with a solid Sunday finish.
Finance Minister Marie Wilson says the government will table an audit report on alleged DMK-era corruption in the Budget session, naming a former minister.
CM Vijay announces a ₹30 lakh reward for Raja Muthupandi's silver medal in the men's 65kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
An unannounced evening visit to the Koyambedu tertiary sewage treatment plant drew crowds along the route despite heavy rain.
The Tamil Nadu government confirms its first Budget under CM Vijay will be presented on August 5, with departments instructed to finalise Budget estimates.
CM Vijay's office is set to shift to Namakkal Kavignar Maaligai, driven by an acute shortage of space, with transition targeted for late August.
CM Vijay has written to Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar seeking direct talks on Cauvery water releases and the Mekedatu project, with Karnataka proposing an August 3 meeting.
From a missed Pongal release to a Supreme Court battle and a massive piracy leak — the seven-month struggle behind Jana Nayagan's release.
Vijay's final film collects ₹41 crore net in India and ₹78 crore worldwide gross on Day 1, registering the best morning occupancy for a Tamil film in 2026.
CM Vijay watched the film with his parents and senior officials a day before release, becoming only the second sitting Tamil Nadu CM after MGR to have a film release in office.
CM Vijay calls the detention of Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders during anti-NEET protests "undemocratic," and reiterates TVK's demand for the exam's complete abolition.
A day before its worldwide release, Jana Nayagan's advance bookings cross ₹33 crore, with 7.37 lakh tickets sold for opening day in India.
CM Vijay chairs a high-level review of the Planning and Development Department, examining progress on key schemes and future priorities.
TVK's Chennai North district secretary, who stepped aside from Perambur for CM Vijay, is appointed Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board.
NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index 2026 ranks Tamil Nadu first among large states on infrastructure and third overall.
Tamil Nadu government announces CM Vijay will personally lead Sivaji Ganesan's birth centenary celebrations, announced on his 25th death anniversary.
CM Vijay directs officials to expand biogas plants statewide after reviewing the Chetpet facility, approving DPRs for Vellore, Erode, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Tiruppur.
Advance bookings for Vijay's final film cross ₹21 crore worldwide, with 236,000+ tickets sold in 24 hours on BookMyShow alone.
CM Vijay congratulates Dhanush, the Amaran team, and Tamil cinema's National Award winners, calling it a proud moment for the state.
A complete, verified guide to every official channel — the CM Helpline, appointment request emails, and the new DVAC anti-corruption WhatsApp number.
CM Vijay announces the government will officially celebrate both November 1 and July 18 to honour the state's history and identity.
Revenue Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan praises the TVK government's performance, citing the five-year development plan and regular departmental reviews.
CM Vijay makes an unannounced visit to the M.C. Rajah Adi Dravidar Hostel in Saidapet, hearing student complaints about food quality and facilities, and directs officials to take immediate corrective action.
CM Vijay urges residents to complete self-enumeration for India's first fully digital Census, saying the data forms the foundation for all welfare schemes.
KVN Productions officially confirms Jana Nayagan's worldwide release on July 23, 2026, unveiling a new poster — his final film before becoming Chief Minister.
Ramdas Athawale calls on CM Vijay at the Secretariat in a courtesy meeting, discussing Dalit community welfare and Centre-State cooperation.
CM Vijay chairs a Cabinet meeting to approve proposals for the 2026-27 Tamil Nadu Budget, expected to be presented in the first week of August.
CM Vijay warns that any minister found involved in corruption or policy irregularities will be removed, saying his government will have "no corruption and no reel gimmicks."
Actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar meets CM Vijay to discuss women's welfare and social issues, sharing an appreciative message on social media afterward.
The Kerala Government announces that CM Vijay has accepted an invitation to participate in a major anti-drug awareness campaign, where he is expected to share the stage with actor Mohanlal.
Actor Sivakarthikeyan meets CM Vijay ahead of the release of Jana Nayagan, sharing photographs of the meeting on social media with a heartfelt message.
CM Vijay's first official visit to his own Perambur constituency — inaugurating a new digitally-equipped MLA office, launching a statewide ration card drive, and reviewing ₹1,000 crore in local infrastructure. Watch the full video coverage.
CM Vijay launches the Nalam TN digital health portal during his Perambur visit, aimed at improving access to government healthcare services online.
The Supreme Court stays a Madras High Court order that had imposed a blanket ban on cow and calf slaughter across Tamil Nadu, after the state government argued the ruling went well beyond what had actually been sought.
Playback legend S. Janaki, the "Nightingale of South India," passes away in Mysuru. CM Vijay calls her death "an irreplaceable loss to the Indian music world."
Court restrains the Election Commission from notifying by-elections to Tiruchirappalli East, Karur, Ambasamudram, Perundurai and Viralimalai until July 31, citing pending election petitions.
Watch CM Vijay's full address to the people of Karur — his first public speech in the district since the stampede tragedy, where he announced a memorial for the 41 victims.
CM Vijay meets the families of the 41 stampede victims in Karur, hands over 32 government job appointment orders cleared by the Madras High Court, and announces a TVK memorial to honour those who died.
During his Karur visit, CM Vijay will lay the foundation stone for a major private non-leather footwear manufacturing unit — one of the largest single industrial investments announced for the district, promising thousands of new jobs.
A fresh DMK petition seeks to restrain CM Vijay and named ministers from public comment on the Karur case — days after the Supreme Court declined a similar plea and made clear it will not regulate an elected Chief Minister's official duties.
CM Vijay makes an unannounced inspection of the Government Hospital for Women and Children, Egmore — reviewing patient care, cleanliness and medicine availability, and directing officials to fix deficiencies on the spot. He also held courtesy meetings with the Daily Thanthi Group, India Today Group and the Indian Coast Guard.
CM Vijay's final film clears a key CBFC hurdle after a six-month certification battle — the makers are eyeing a late-July release, an unprecedented moment for Tamil cinema and Tamil Nadu politics alike.
Supreme Court questions the legal basis of a DMK plea seeking restrictions on CM Vijay's statements and visits over the Karur stampede case; DMK withdraws the plea. CM Vijay's Karur visit to meet victims' families remains on schedule, a day after his inspection of the Perur and Nemmeli Desalination Plants.
CM Vijay directs officials to expedite the under-construction Perur plant and ensure proper maintenance at Nemmeli — set to strengthen Chennai's long-term drinking water supply for over two million residents.
CM Vijay chairs a high-level review of higher education — directing officials to expedite Vice-Chancellor appointments to 15 state universities, address faculty shortages, improve governance and strengthen quality across Tamil Nadu's university system.
CM Vijay visited TVK headquarters in Panaiyur, Chennai on July 4 — receiving a warm welcome from cadres, discussing party strengthening, membership acceleration and future political programmes with senior functionaries and district office-bearers.
Former AIADMK ministers Dr. C. Vijayabaskar, M. R. Vijayabhaskar, M. S. M. Anandan and S. Valarmathi formally joined CM Vijay's TVK at Mamallapuram — one of the largest defections from AIADMK in recent months.
Former ISRO scientist and Chandrayaan Project Director M. Annadurai appointed to lead Tamil Nadu's reconstituted school curriculum design committee.
CM Vijay launched a comprehensive department-wise performance review to assess delivery and accelerate implementation of key schemes and projects.
CM Vijay met leaders of Congress, CPI(M), CPI, VCK, IUML and MDMK at a Chennai star hotel on July 1 — the first formal step towards formalising a TVK-led political front ahead of future elections.
CM Vijay firmly opposed the Centre's new rural employment scheme, calling its 60:40 cost formula unsustainable and demanding 100% Central funding for wages and retention of Mahatma Gandhi's name.
CM Vijay orders crackdown on illegal sand mining in Cauvery and Vaigai river basins, mandates migrant worker registration, and presents awards to top-performing Collectors and police officers at the conference's closing session.
CM Vijay reviews law and order, women's safety and anti-drug measures with IAS-IPS officers — Singappen Task Force and POCSO progress assessed.
Full agenda breakdown of the first Collectors Conference — all 12+ governance areas, complete 2-day timeline and context.
The first official meeting between CM Vijay and Tamil Nadu's entire district administration. Two-day conference (June 29–30) covering drug control, law and order, women's safety, SC/ST welfare, agriculture, health, education, infrastructure and governance delivery — before the Revised 2026–27 Budget.
CM Vijay inaugurated Tamil Nadu's annual Pulse Polio Immunisation Campaign at Adi Dravidar Welfare Higher Secondary School, Palavakkam, Chennai on June 28. Target: 52.91 lakh children under 5. 43,051 booths set up statewide including bus terminals, airports, anganwadis and railway stations. Mobile teams deployed for remote villages.
Veteran Tamil actor-director K. Bhagyaraj died of cardiac arrest at Apollo Hospital, Chennai on June 27. CM Vijay paid tribute and announced full State Honours. Tamil cinema has lost two legends — Bharathiraja and Bhagyaraj — within 17 days.
Vaiko's MDMK formally exits the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance. Both MLAs Senthil Selvan and Rajendran set to join DMK. 6th party to leave SPA post-elections.
Legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja died on June 10 after prolonged illness. CM Vijay visited his residence, garlanded his remains and announced State Honours.
CM Vijay personally visited Ajith Kumar's residence after his mother Mohini Mani (85) passed away on May 30. Their warm hug went viral nationally.
ஸ்டார்ட் RUN ஸ்டாப் DRUGS — SDAT organises awareness run from Anna Memorial at 6 AM. Held simultaneously in all 38 district HQs. June 26 is International Anti-Drug Day. CM Vijay fulfilling his Day 1 promise of a Drug-Free Tamil Nadu.
164 diesel + 136 CNG/BS-VI green buses flagged off from Secretariat. New routes, revived services, GPS tracking and smart ticketing planned across Tamil Nadu's state transport corporations.
Electricity Minister CTR Nirmalkumar reveals CM Vijay approved a key power sector proposal in just 30 minutes — highlighting the TVK government's no-delay, people-first governance model.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker officially rules CM Vijay's gesture was fully within established House norms — putting opposition claims to rest with a final, binding ruling.
Tamil Nadu Government's EDII-TN runs hands-on AI workshops for entrepreneurs, startups and MSMEs. Learn prompt engineering, AI marketing and automation. Online evenings and in-person at Guindy. No prior tech background needed.
Unscripted moment at Chennai ceremony goes viral — CM walks off stage to reach a pregnant woman in the crowd instead of asking her to come up.
CM Vijay presides over distribution of 401 appointment orders to candidates recruited through transparent, merit-based process across state departments.
Previous DMK administration's KfW-funded tender for 500 electric buses cancelled. Fresh procurement on the TVK government's own terms expected.
By-election preparations advance as first round of Electronic Voting Machine verification completed. Election Commission schedule awaited.
Superstar confirms personal phone call to CM Vijay on June 22 birthday — prefers direct call over social media post. Birthday speculation put to rest.
Zoho Corporation founder publicly praises CM Vijay government on social media — independent validation from one of India's most respected business leaders.
Supreme Court admits petition challenging transfer of 152 in-service super-speciality seats in Tamil Nadu to All India Quota.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay issues GO for Thaimaaman Thanga Mothira Thittam — fulfilling a key TVK pre-poll promise. Every child born in a government hospital will receive a 1 gram gold ring. ₹755.83 crore annual budget. Eligible from June 22 (CM's birthday). Formal launch September 15 — Perarignar Anna's birth anniversary.
In the final day of the First Regular Session, CM Vijay delivers his first comprehensive reply to the Opposition debate — responding to critics who dismissed TVK as an "actors' party," defending the government's 44-day record and closing the session with a commitment to transparent democratic governance.
CM Vijay orders a high-level committee to audit hazardous industrial units statewide following the Tiruvallur ammonia leak. Labour Minister J. Mohamed Farvas announced the committee in the House. Motion of Thanks on the Governor's Address continued — and a light exchange over bottled water for MLAs drew laughter from O. Panneerselvam and Thangam Thennarasu.
Retest after June 2026 paper leak. CM renews Tamil Nadu's constitutional demand to abolish NEET, citing systemic bias against government school students.
Cross-party resolution moved by CM Vijay — all 234 MLAs including Opposition in favour. Two days after SC dismissed TN's review petition.
CM Vijay raises cooperative bank crop loan waiver from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000. ₹5,932 crore package covering marginal and small farmers.
Direct debt doubled in 5 years. Revenue deficit rose from ₹46,538 crore to ₹78,324 crore. Per capita burden: ₹1.3 lakh. Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson tables historic White Paper exposing inherited fiscal crisis.
8 manifesto promises delivered in 30 days. TASMAC closures, DA hike, women's aid, NEET stand — full scorecard.
"Victorious Tamil Nadu" — 436 projects across 10 pillars and 54 sub-pillars covering every government department.
Before vacating his second seat, Vijay addresses 1–2 lakh supporters at Tiruchirappalli East on June 1, 2026.
JN Indoor Stadium, Chennai. 50,000+ supporters. 59 years of DMK–AIADMK alternation ended. 12 ministers sworn in Phase 1.
First-time party. First election. 108 seats. With 12 allied seats, Vijay secures a comfortable majority in Tamil Nadu's 17th Assembly.
25 rebel AIADMK MLAs crossed the aisle. Final result: 144 ayes, 22 noes, 5 abstentions. CM Vijay's maiden Assembly speech delivered.
TVK's defining moment. CM candidacy declared. 26 resolutions on Tamil identity, education, federalism and governance passed.
Directed by H. Vinoth, produced by KVN Productions. Vijay's cinematic farewell, releasing after he has already become Chief Minister.
The oath administered at JN Indoor Stadium, not Raj Bhavan — a deliberate signal of the new government's public-facing approach.
Appointments, KfW cancellation, EVM verification, Rajinikanth birthday call and Zoho praise.
INC joins TVK government — historic return to Tamil Nadu coalition after six decades.
TVK government appoints S. Keerthana from Sivakasi as the youngest minister in TN history.
5 AIADMK MLAs who joined TVK resigned their seats, triggering by-elections across Tamil Nadu.
CM Vijay creates India's first standalone AI Ministry as part of TVK's governance vision.
Tamil Nadu budget session planned after the White Paper exposed ₹13.18 lakh crore debt inherited from DMK.