Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Political Shifts in Tamil Nadu
A former leader from the AIADMK party, J C D Prabhakar, joined a new party called Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which is led by a famous actor named Vijay.
Prabhakar hopes that TVK will bring good governance.
Meanwhile, the Congress party has clarified that it will continue its alliance with the DMK-led coalition and has no plans to join TVK.
The Congress party is in talks with the DMK to finalize seat-sharing arrangements for the upcoming elections.
The party has denied making specific demands for seats and ministries, stating that they only want to finalize the seats in advance to prepare for the elections.
Former AIADMK legislator J C D Prabhakar joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party led by actor Vijay.
Prabhakar expressed hope that TVK will provide good governance and many more might join due to Vijay's popularity.
Prabhakar's son, Amalan, had already joined the TVK previously.
Former AIADMK minister K A Sengottaiyan also joined TVK and was appointed as the chief coordinator.
The Congress party clarified that it will continue its alliance with the DMK-led coalition and has no plans to join TVK.
- Who
- Former AIADMK legislator J C D Prabhakar and Congress party
- What
- Joined TVK and clarified alliance with DMK
- When
- January 2 and ongoing
- Where
- Chennai
- Why
- To support good governance and Vijay's leadership, and to clarify alliance status
- Name
- J C D Prabhakar
- Previous Party
- AIADMK
- New Party
- Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)
- TVK President
- Actor Vijay
- Previous Position
- Former AIADMK Legislator
- Date of Joining
- January 2
- Location
- Chennai
- Notable Supporter
- O Panneerselvam
- Congress In-charge
- Girish Chodankar
- Alliance
- DMK-led coalition
