A new political alliance led by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has been formally named the Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance, marking a significant development in Tamil Nadu’s evolving political landscape.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s government is set for its first electoral test with bypolls scheduled for October 6 in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies.
The Tamil Nadu Assembly descended into chaos on Tuesday as DMK legislators protested against Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s allegations of corruption involving the party, leading to the eviction of several opposition MLAs from the House.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched a sharp attack on the opposition DMK in the State Assembly on Monday, alleging that money was collected from government contractors in the name of “party funds” during the previous DMK regime.
President Droupadi Murmu has appointed BJP Rajya Sabha MP Dr Dinesh Sharma as the new Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. His appointment will take effect from the day he assumes charge, according to a communiqué issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan.