Tamil Nadu Minister R. Nirmalkumar to Move Supreme Court on August 3
On August 2, 2026, Tamil Nadu Minister for Law and Energy Resources R. Nirmalkumar claimed a cordial relationship between Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and the family of former Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin, alleging that Mr. Shivakumar wanted DMK to return to power. At Chennai Airport, he objected to Stalin’s criticism of Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay's handling of the Cauvery issue, stating that multiple petitions could confuse Supreme Court proceedings and affect state rights. Nirmalkumar announced Tamil Nadu would move the Supreme Court on August 3, 2026, to safeguard its interests.
21 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay contradicted the state's Assembly resolution on Lok Sabha seat numbers at the Southern Zonal Council meeting.
24 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Minister Aadhav Arjuna defended the DMK's coalition strategy, arguing that its allies were crucial for electoral success.
31 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Newly elected Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly leader Tharahai Cuthbert was given a front-row seat, prompting a request from DMK MLA E.V. Velu to move senior members to the front row.
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