Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Dravidian politics, Secularism
President: M.K. Stalin
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam promises — status tracker (2)
CM C. Joseph Vijay approves Social Justice Survey panel for Chennai in 2026
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led regime, headed by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, approved a multi-member panel to conduct a Social Justice Survey in Chennai on October 29, 2026. The move follows an announcement by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar that the state would conduct the survey after the Union Government completes caste enumeration. This decision aligns with various political demands for a census.
M.K. Stalin urges C. Joseph Vijay to address deteriorating law and order, rising prices
M.K. Stalin, president of the DMK, urged Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to address deteriorating law and order and rising commodity prices on October 31, 2026. He stated that the DMK’s women’s wing organized a demonstration regarding steep electricity bills and provision costs. Stalin claimed the poor are struggling while crimes against women are increasing daily across the State.
Kanimozhi Karunanidhi leads DMK women's wing protests against TVK government over rising prices
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Women’s Wing staged protests across Tamil Nadu on October 31, 2026, against the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government. Led by Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, protesters accused the government of failing to control rising commodity prices and maintain law and order. She alleged that child trafficking is increasing and urged citizens to end the current administration's tenure.
TNUHDB plans to reconstruct 70 sites and build greenfield units in Perambur and Madurantakam
TNUHDB Chairperson Ku. Pa. Krishnan and Managing Director Ramana Saraswathi announced plans to reconstruct 70 sites, including 20 locations in 2026-27, and build greenfield sites in Perambur and Madurantakam with over 450 units each. The board requested residents of 23 dilapidated sites vacate during the northeast monsoon. TNUHDB will also review infrastructure at projects in Oddanchatram and Keeranur.
Seeman hints at DMK and AIADMK support for Ambasamudram Assembly byelection
On Friday, Naam Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator Seeman hinted at accepting support from the DMK and AIADMK for an Ambasamudram Assembly byelection. M.K. Stalin declined to comment on backing Seeman, instead criticizing TVK leader Vijay for misgovernance and inflation. Seeman noted his party polled 36 lakh votes with an 8.5% vote share while questioning why he should not face TVK directly.
Judge L.S. Sathyamoorthy reserves orders on police custody for former Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi
On October 30, 2026, a special court and Judge L.S. Sathyamoorthy reserved orders on a Central Crime Branch (CCB) petition for five days of police custody for former Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi. Arrested October 26 for alleged bribery during the DMK government, he was defended by Abudukumar Rajarathinam. Investigating officer Senthil sought custody to track proceeds and assets involving accused Muthukumar.
Palaniswami slams TVK-led government over power costs and Theni jail break
On Thursday, October 29, 2026, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami charged the TVK-led government in Madurai for failing to meet electoral promises. He criticized Minister C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar regarding power costs and the Theni jail break. Palaniswami also addressed DVAC searches at K. N. Nehru's residence and Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi's arrest in an alleged bribery case.
Stalin accuses TVK government of ruining law and order as DMK women protest
On October 30, 2026, M.K. Stalin of the DMK accused Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and the TVK government of ruining law and order and causing price rises. The DMK women’s wing will protest across Tamil Nadu on October 31. Stalin alleged crimes involve TVK members, cited Boopalan's arrest for methamphetamine trafficking, and criticized the government's administrative competence.
DVAC raids houses linked to former DMK MLA A.P. Nandakumar in ₹634-crore scam
On October 29, 2026, the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) conducted searches at houses linked to former DMK MLA A.P. Nandakumar in Vellore. Led by S. Ganesan and Raju, teams searched locations as part of a probe into an alleged ₹634-crore cash-for-jobs scam involving K.N. Nehru. Police deployed by N.U. Sivaraman managed crowds during the 11-hour operation.
Counsel complains CCB barged into office to arrest Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi for ₹400 crore
On October 29, 2026, senior counsel P. Wilson complained to the Madras High Court that Central Crime Branch (CCB) police barged into his office on October 26, 2026, to arrest former Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi (DMK) for allegedly collecting over ₹400 crore from 177 private school managements. Justice V. Lakshminarayanan heard the plea while prosecutors R. John Sathyan and Arun Anbumani denied the claim.
Former DMK Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi arrested over alleged ₹400 crore school extortion
C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar, Tamil Nadu Minister for Law, stated on October 29, 2026, that former DMK Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi was arrested based on complaints alleging ₹400 crore in extortion from schools. He also alleged K. N. Nehru collected nearly ₹800 crore by promising jobs to 2,300 people. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government is now installing prison CCTVs and body cameras.
Chennai Mayor R. Priya says she was not informed of CM's Ripon Buildings inspection
On October 29, 2026, Chennai Mayor R. Priya stated she was not informed of the timing for Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's Northeast monsoon inspection at Ripon Buildings. Deputy Mayor M. Magesh Kumaar, B.K. Murthy, Rajeshwari Sridhar, Nethaji U. Ganesan, and P. Sriramulu reported lack of notification for events. Commissioner G.S. Sameeran confirmed a circular mandates inviting representatives to planned events.
