TMC's Firad Hakim resigns as Kolkata mayor amid rebel MLAs' revolt
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TVK's rally in Madurai: Actor aims for political firestorm, challenges DMK
UPDATED: Aug 21, 2025 13:56 IST
Actor Vijay's party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), to hold its second public conference in Madurai, drawing thousands of supporters from across Tamil Nadu. The event is seen as a significant step in the actor's political journey as he prepares to challenge the established Dravidian parties in the 2026 elections. The conference carries the weight of expectation, with all eyes on Vijay as he aims to redefine the state's political narrative. He has said that the 2026 election will be a direct contest between the ruling DMK and his TVK, sidelining the AIADMK and BJP. According to the speaker, Vijay believes he is going to "recreate history by becoming the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu," drawing parallels to the historic electoral victories of Anna Durai in 1967 and MGR in 1977.
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