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Tamil Nadu
News & analysis tagged Tamil Nadu — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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Vijay Gains Power Amid AIADMK Split in Tamil
Internal rifts within the AIADMK hand actor Vijay fresh leverage in Tamil Nadu's power play, strengthening his coalition ahead of a tense political contest.
2026-05-12
AIADMK Rebels Support TVK, Challenge EPS
An AIADMK rebel bloc shifts support to TVK, tightening the noose on leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami and reshaping Tamil Nadu's volatile opposition power play.
2026-05-12
Arlekar's Role in Tamil Nadu Assembly Crisis
Tamil Nadu's political fate hangs on Governor Arlekar's next move, as a hung assembly leaves Vijay's TVK and rival blocs awaiting his decisive call on power.
2026-05-08
Centre Pressures Bengal, Tamil Nadu on PM SH
The Centre presses West Bengal and Tamil Nadu to sign onto PM SHRI, tying education funds to compliance and reigniting a federalism clash over school policy.
2026-05-07
Vijay's Tamil Nadu Win Transforms Politics
C. Joseph Vijay's TVK wins Tamil Nadu elections, ending DMK's dominance and reshaping national opposition dynamics against Modi's BJP.
2026-05-05
Rahul Gandhi's Move in Tamil Nadu Politics
Rahul Gandhi's outreach to TVK's Vijay marks a pivotal realignment in Tamil Nadu politics, signaling Congress ambitions to reshape the state's alliances.
2026-05-05
India's Political Landscape Shifts
After April 2026 elections, BJP governs 21 of 28 Indian states, reshaping the political landscape and signaling a shift towards one-party dominance.
2026-05-05
Actor Vijay's Political Move
Actor Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu's chief minister, ending a 59-year Dravidian duopoly and reshaping the state's political dynamics.
2026-05-05
Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026: Congress, PMK, VCK Slump
Weak 2026 results for Congress, PMK and VCK gut their leverage in Tamil Nadu, leaving the DMK-led alliance to dictate seat-sharing and coalition terms.
2026-05-04
BJP Triumphs in Bengal, Vijay Disrupts Tamil
The BJP's win in West Bengal is reshaping Indian politics as actor Vijay disrupts Tamil Nadu's two-party binary, shaking up the 2026 electoral landscape.
2026-05-04
India's Twin Polls
A 79% turnout in West Bengal and actor Vijay's entry in Tamil Nadu signal high-stakes twin polls, setting up a fierce 2026 electoral battle across both states.
2026-04-23
DMK and TMC Prepare for 2026 Elections
The 2026 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal loom large for the DMK and TMC as both parties brace against the BJP's growing national influence.
2026-04-21
Kharge Calls Modi a 'Terrorist' in India
Mallikarjun Kharge's provocative jab branding Modi a terrorist sharpens India's political rhetoric, challenging the BJP's influence in pivotal Tamil Nadu.
2026-04-21
Chandrababu Naidu's 'Double Engine' Growth in
Chandrababu Naidu's 'double engine' growth model falters as Tamil Nadu voters choose a different path, exposing its political rather than economic nature.
2026-04-21
Modi's Televised Address
M.K. Stalin branded Modi's televised address a desperation move after the BJP's Delimitation Bill setback, underscoring deepening regional political tensions.
2026-04-19
Kanimozhi: Women’s Reservation Bill Threatens
The Women's Reservation Bill's defeat signals a strategic play by the Modi government, intertwining women's quotas with electoral delimitation, threatening southern representation.
2026-04-19
Amit Shah's Warning
Amit Shah warned Congress and the DMK against opposing the Women's Reservation Bill, tying their political stance directly to electoral strategy in Tamil Nadu.
2026-04-19
Rahul Gandhi Defends Tamil Nadu's Autonomy
Rahul Gandhi's opposition to the 131st Amendment Bill backfired, benefiting Vijay's TVK over Congress in Tamil Nadu's elections.
2026-04-18
Modi's Tamil Nadu Campaign
In Tamil Nadu's 2026 elections, Modi's BJP campaign falters, finishing third behind newcomer TVK, reshaping the political landscape.
2026-04-18
Modi's Tamil Nadu Campaign
Modi's 15-month campaign in Tamil Nadu results in only one assembly seat for the BJP, marking a significant shift in regional politics.
2026-04-18
Modi vs Rahul: Tamil Nadu 2026 Election Show
Modi and Rahul Gandhi intensify campaigning across Tamil Nadu as the 2026 elections near, setting up a fierce NDA versus Congress battle for the southern state.
2026-04-18
Vijay's Political Rise vs Silent Tamil Nadu
Actor Vijay's popularity surges across Tamil Nadu even as campus student politics fades, raising fresh questions about youth engagement and future power.
2026-04-17
Stalin's Black Flag Protest Against Delimita
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin calls for black flag protests against the Centre's delimitation plan, warning of political marginalization and threats to federalism.
2026-04-17
Tamil Nadu BJP Chief Pushes Delimitation Amid
BJP's Nainar Nagendran defends delimitation in Tamil Nadu, challenging DMK opposition and arguing the exercise is needed for fair, balanced representation.
2026-04-17