Tamil Nadu Politics

DVAC raids 25 locations linked to former TN Minister KN Nehru in Rs 634 Cr cash-for-jobs scam. 170 material evidences, 13 digital proofs seized.

The 2026 Assembly elections produced major changes in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. The Election Commission of India's published results show the BJP winning 207 seats in West Bengal and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam securing 108 seats in Tamil Nadu. The results mark a major shift in regional party competition and raise questions about the future strategies of national and state parties.

Dharapuram bypoll shocker AIADMK vote drops from 40.56% to 25.08%, TVK's P Sathyabama wins DMK secures second spot

Electoral-roll revision has become a fresh point of political disagreement in Tamil Nadu. On 26 October, the DMK, Congress and Left parties walked out of an all-party meeting in Chennai, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The dispute comes as election authorities prepare electoral rolls using 1 January 2027 as the qualifying date. The controversy raises questions about electoral transparency, voter inclusion and opposition confidence in the revision process.

After High Court clearance, RSS holds peaceful route marches across Chennai as part of its 100-year celebrations.

After Madurantakam Setback, Stalin Gears Up for Five-Cornered Battle; Shortlist of Candidates Sought for Karur and Four Other Seats

Latest Update 24 October 2026 Chennai

Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief questions Centre's crackdown on CJP agitators, says branding every protest as anti-national is tiring; party reminds him he once welcomed voter list revision

Will Thalapathy Vijay Dominate or Will MK Stalin Make a Comeback? Complete Ground Report

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, participated in an Opposition protest in Chennai against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The party sent School Education Minister A Rajmohan, signalling solidarity with its INDIA bloc allies while keeping its participation limited.

Koppal district in Karnataka witnessed a bandh on October 31 as residents, farmers, environmental organisations and several social groups intensified their opposition to the proposed Baldota Steel and Power Limited (BSPL) project. The bandh marks one year since the movement against the industrial project began on October 31, 2025.

Andhra Pradesh is preparing for an important political contest as municipal elections are scheduled to take place on November 1, 2026. The elections are expected to become a major test of political strength between the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led NDA alliance and the opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP).