Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Durai Vaiko Welcomes TVK Joining INDIA Bloc, Criticizes Election Chief
Durai Vaiko, a leader of the MDMK party, said he was glad that TVK had joined the INDIA bloc.
He criticized the chief election commissioner over decisions he said could affect people's right to vote.
Vaiko said his party would join a protest in New Delhi on October 6.
He also criticized comments made by DMK leaders, saying they were inappropriate.
Vaiko rejected claims that TVK was corrupt or paid people for votes.
He predicted that DMK might do poorly in the by-elections, while AIADMK could come second.
MDMK MP Durai Vaiko welcomed Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam joining the INDIA bloc.
He accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of acting against the Constitution.
Vaiko alleged voter-rights decisions in several states, including West Bengal, affected Muslims and Christians.
He said MDMK would join INDIA bloc MPs' October 6 protest in New Delhi over election commission functioning and voter disenfranchisement.
Vaiko called corruption and vote-buying allegations against TVK baseless and predicted DMK could finish third or lose its deposit in the by-elections.
- Who
- MDMK MP Durai Vaiko, speaking about TVK, the INDIA bloc, and the Election Commission.
- What
- Vaiko welcomed TVK's joining the INDIA bloc, criticized Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, and discussed a planned protest and by-election prospects.
- When
- Sunday; the INDIA bloc MPs' protest is planned for October 6. The article does not specify the year.
- Where
- Tiruchy, where Vaiko spoke to media; the planned protest is in New Delhi.
- Why
- Vaiko said the protest concerns the Election Commission's functioning and alleged disenfranchisement of voters.
Durai Vaiko's claims
Allegations or opposing conduct cited
Election Commission decisions
Durai Vaiko's claims
Vaiko said Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar was acting against the Constitution and that decisions affected voting rights in several states.
Allegations or opposing conduct cited
The article reports Vaiko's criticism but does not include a response from Gyanesh Kumar or the Election Commission.
Claims against TVK
Durai Vaiko's claims
Vaiko described corruption charges and claims that TVK gives money for votes as baseless and defamatory.
Allegations or opposing conduct cited
The article mentions these accusations but does not identify their source or include a response from the accusers.
DMK leaders' remarks
Durai Vaiko's claims
Vaiko condemned what he described as double-meaning remarks and body shaming, saying voters—especially women—would respond in elections.
Allegations or opposing conduct cited
The article does not provide the remarks in question or a response from the DMK.
- Speaker
- Durai Vaiko, MDMK MP
- TVK
- Vaiko welcomed Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam joining the INDIA bloc.
- Election commissioner
- Vaiko accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of acting against the Constitution.
- Alleged voter impact
- Vaiko said arbitrary decisions in several states, including West Bengal, affected the voting rights of Muslims and Christians.
- Planned protest
- MDMK will participate in an INDIA bloc MPs' protest in New Delhi on October 6.
- By-election prediction
- Vaiko said DMK could finish third or lose its deposit, while AIADMK might place second.
- TVK allegations
- Vaiko called corruption and vote-buying allegations against TVK baseless.