Tamil Nadu's political landscape has witnessed another significant development as senior AIADMK leader SS Vaigaichelvan officially joined Thalapathy Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), delivering a fresh political setback to the AIADMK ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. In a strongly worded statement after joining TVK, Vaigaichelvan described AIADMK as the "right party under the wrong leader," launching one of the sharpest public critiques yet of AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS). While questioning the current leadership, he also praised the party's ideological foundations, making it clear that his criticism was directed at the leadership rather than the party's legacy. The move is being viewed as another important milestone in Vijay's efforts to establish TVK as the principal opposition to the ruling DMK. Rather than focusing solely on high-profile faces, TVK has increasingly targeted experienced AIADMK leaders and grassroots organisers as it builds its organisational strength across Tamil Nadu. WATCH

The political battle over the Karur stampede has intensified after a senior DMK leader made explosive remarks suggesting that CM Vijay should have been arrested immediately following his Karur campaign. The comments have reignited one of Tamil Nadu's biggest political controversies, with the dispute now reaching the Supreme Court. DMK leader Paranthamen's statement, in which he said, "We should have arrested Vijay. We didn't, that's our only mistake," has triggered sharp political reactions ahead of Vijay's scheduled visit to Karur. The remarks have further escalated tensions between the ruling establishment and the rapidly growing TVK. The legal battle has also taken a significant turn, with the DMK approaching the Supreme Court seeking directions against Vijay and senior TVK leaders. The petition reportedly seeks to restrain what it describes as threatening remarks and false accusations linked to the Karur stampede controversy. Meanwhile, Vijay is expected to meet the families affected by the Karur stampede during his upcoming visit, as authorities continue relief measures and political scrutiny surrounding the tragedy remains intense. WATCH