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Opinion | 3 Days, 3 Meets: Lessons For Vijay From PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi & Chandrababu Naidu

What would these interactions and perspectives help Vijay Joseph achieve in national politics?

13.10.2026 40

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Vijay has opened Tamil Nadu politics to a new breed of cinema heroes

Six heroes are jumping into political fortunes, not just one. Vijay has shown it works — and Stalin, EPS, and their cadres are watching the ground...

08.10.2026 30

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DMK, AIADMK have gone quiet after defeat. TVK’s Vijay is going on the offensive after win

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's 'animal spirits' aren't about consolidating power. They are aimed at making sure Udhayanidhi Stalin never gets the chance to...

04.07.2026 50

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Vijay is set to destroy the old, dominant Dravidianism of Tamil Nadu politics

The Dravidian movement's parent organisation gave birth to several offshoots—DK, DMK, AIADMK, MDMK, DMDK, and AMMK. The political developments of...

02.06.2026 60

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Vijay will rewrite Tamil Nadu politics. Get ready for long-term dominance

The political approach adopted by Tamil Nadu CM Vijay has been measured and strategic. He isn't interested in confrontation and wants to work within...

21.05.2026 60

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Why Tamil Nadu 2026 election is going to produce a hung Assembly

Almost every party in Tamil Nadu is facing internal conflicts. The results on 4 May could throw up a new political surprise and an unexpected twist.

02.04.2026 80

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Governor walkouts in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka have turned ceremonies into conflict

With regional parties struggling to project a unified Opposition in Parliament, and no leader in Delhi able to mediate, Centre-state tensions are...

23.01.2026 70

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‘Jana Nayagan’ projects Vijay as the future CM of Tamil Nadu. That’s the problem

Here's why Vijay’s Jana Nayagan is now at the centre of Tamil Nadu politics.

10.01.2026 50

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BJP’s Nitin Nabin plan is a signal — looking beyond the Modi-Shah era

JP Nadda is helping Nitin Nabin understand the national office-bearer structure. In an hour-long meeting with Modi, a framework was drawn on how the...

26.12.2025 50

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Tamil Nadu politics is fracturing. Vijay entry can shake things up

There is an overall sense of ennui with the cynical, established and entrenched parties and politicking in the state.

10.09.2025 50

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R Rajagopalan