Vijay’s TVK stuns in Tamil Nadu polls, set to emerge largest party as DMK suffers major setback

Tamil Affairs May 04

Vijay TVK rally

 

The political landscape of Tamil Nadu is undergoing a dramatic shift as results from the 2026 Legislative Assembly elections point to a breakthrough performance by actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay and his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).

Sri Lankan police threaten Tamil council chairman over attempts to reclaim public road from Buddhist temple
Tamil Affairs May 03
Sri Lankan police have threatened a Tamil local council chairman in Valikamam North over his efforts to reclaim a public road within the disputed Thaiyiddy Buddhist temple site, raising tensions and the prospect of legal action.
Canadian High Commissioner meets Tamil MPs in East
Tamil Affairs May 02
Canada’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and the Maldives met ITAK MPs and local representatives in the East to discuss socio-economic challenges, human rights concerns and governance issues affecting Tamils.
North-East marks 21 years since killing of journalist Dharmeratnam ‘Taraki’ Sivaram amid enduring impunity
Tamil Affairs May 02

Commemorations were held across the North-East on 28 April to mark the 21st anniversary of the assassination of prominent Tamil journalist and political analyst Dharmeratnam Sivaram, widely known by his byline Taraki.

Sri Lankan official tied to $2.5mn Treasury fraud probe found dead under suspicious circumstances
Tamil Affairs May 02
A Sri Lankan Finance Ministry official who had provided key statements in a US$2.5 million Treasury fraud investigation has been found dead at his Kuliyapitiya residence under suspicious circumstances, with police yet to determine the cause of death.
Valikamam North residents launch weekly protests outside military commander’s bungalow over long-held lands
Tamil Affairs May 02
Valikamam North residents have launched weekly protests outside a military commander’s bungalow demanding the release of lands occupied under High Security Zone designation since their displacement in 1990.
New skeletal remains, including children, uncovered in latest phase of Chemmani mass grave site excavations
Tamil Affairs May 02
Three more skeletal remains, including those believed to be children, were uncovered at the Chemmani mass grave site, bringing the total to 244 as forensic excavations continue.
Keppapilavu residents renew call for release of 171 acres still under military occupation
Tamil Affairs May 01
Keppapilavu residents marked May Day with renewed protests demanding the return of 171 acres of land still under military occupation, nearly two decades after their displacement.
Kara - Crime pays
Tamil Affairs May 01

Armed ‘peace walk’ ends in Colombo amid media assault allegations
Tamil Affairs Apr 30
A week-long “Walk for Peace” in Sri Lanka led by Buddhist monks from the USA concluded on Tuesday at Independence Square in Colombo, with Anura Kumara Dissanayake receiving the participants at the end of the march.
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