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TVK has won the Madurantakam and Dharapuram by-elections in Tamil Nadu, boosting Chief Minister Vijay's party to 109 seats in the 234-member Assembly. Maragatham Kumaravel won Madurantakam by 20,040 votes, while Sathyabama secured Dharapuram by 9,471 votes
Polling is underway in Tamil Nadu's Madurantakam and Dharapuram constituencies, where TVK faces a key test against the DMK, AIADMK and CPI. CM Vijay has campaigned extensively for the party's candidates. Voter turnout by 9 AM stood at 15.99% in Madurantakam and 17.55% in Dharapuram.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay is set to campaign in Dharapuram today, with TVK restricting entry to 5,000 QR pass holders as the party intensifies its bypoll campaign.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay campaigned for TVK candidate K. Maragatham Kumaravel in Madurantakam ahead of the October 6 bypoll. He targeted the DMK and AIADMK during the campaign, while the opposition parties continued to challenge TVK over Kumaravel's switch from AIADMK.
Tamil Nadu CM and TVK president C. Joseph Vijay begins his Madurantakam bypoll campaign on September 25, backing K. Maragatham Kumaravel ahead of the October 6 election. The campaign meeting near Athur toll plaza is limited to 5,000 QR-pass holders.
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay's UK visit secured ₹12,300 crore in investment commitments, including ₹11,000 crore from Samvardhana Motherson International for integrated facilities expected to create nearly 7,000 jobs across the state.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is set to attend the Michelin Le Mans Cup round at Silverstone as a special guest and wave the ceremonial green flag. The visit comes as Ajith Kumar competes in the LMP3 category alongside other Indian drivers.
Tamil Nadu's Madurantakam and Dharapuram constituencies will go to bypolls on October 6, with results due on October 9. TVK has fielded former AIADMK winners K. Maragatham Kumaravel and P. Sathyabama, while the DMK has named I Paranthamen and S Suganya.
The Election Commission has announced bypolls on October 6 for two Tamil Nadu seats, Dharapuram and Madurantakam, while elections to five other vacant constituencies remain pending due to court cases.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay has announced three major projects in Chennai: a ₹1,200 crore Assembly and Secretariat complex, a world-class Olympic City and a dedicated motorsports city to boost administration and sports infrastructure.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay has announced the withdrawal of long-pending cases against farmers and teachers, while the state government also unveiled several infrastructure and public welfare projects in the Assembly.
CM Vijay opens the Mettur Dam sluice gates on September 1 to release Cauvery water for irrigation across 12 delta districts. The reservoir currently holds around 54.45 TMC, with the government initially planning a 45-day release amid the ongoing Cauvery water dispute with Karnataka.
CM Vijay announces a ₹20,800 crore, 1,600MW supercritical power project in Tuticorin and a ₹33,066 crore transmission overhaul. He also raises Aavin's milk procurement price by ₹3 per litre, taking the total hike to ₹6, while retail prices remain unchanged.
CM Vijay inspected Puzhal Central Prison, reviewing prisoner welfare, food, medical care, rehabilitation and vocational training facilities. He also interacted with inmates to hear their concerns before inspecting M-3 Puzhal Police Station and reviewing its functioning and records.
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay launched 130 new low-floor AC electric buses in Chennai, marking the second phase of the city's electric bus expansion. The wider rollout will add 750 buses across seven MTC depots.
