Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi.
Dravidian Tamil Nationalist political party
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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DMK and VCK participated in a Delhi protest, citing corruption as the reason for DMK's electoral setback in Tamil Nadu.Some support1 report
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Political parties in Tamil Nadu are discussing alliance status between Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.Some support2 reports4 developments inside
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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TVK's rise is challenging established Dravidian parties, with VCK hinting at a potential political shift towards TVK.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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VCK leader discussed potential alliance shift and blamed DMK for the alliance breakdown.Some support1 report
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Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi criticized the Chief Minister's conduct during the Assembly proceedings in Assam.Some support1 report
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Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi are forming a ruling coalition in Tamil Nadu.Some support2 reports
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The coalition government in Tamil Nadu, involving the Indian Union Muslim League and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, is advising on a ministerial performance review.Some support2 reports
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Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi questioned the government regarding policy omissions in Tamil Nadu.Some support3 reports
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Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) reaffirmed its backing for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government in Tamil Nadu.Well supported9 reports
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The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi demands the abandonment of proposed delimitation legislation.Some support5 reports
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Karnataka refused to release its Cauvery water share, prompting political calls for intervention regarding the dispute.Well supported3 reports
Gone quiet
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The alliance between the Secular Progressive Alliance and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi has ended, with VCK choosing to support the ruling TVK.Some support1 report
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VCK discusses a proposed dam project in Karnataka, while political figures urge action on NEET stress deaths in Tamil Nadu.Some support1 report
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The political party Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi is establishing itself as a major political force in the state of Tamil Nadu.Some support1 report
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The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi has formed the ruling government in the state of Tamil Nadu.Some support1 report1 development inside
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TVK received support from VCK on May 26th, which was crucial for proving the majority needed to form the coalition government in Tamil Nadu.Well supported7 reports
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Around Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi this week
News at the entities that move Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi most-
Vijay StructuralA trust linked to Vijay received donations involving both the DMK and the AIADMK.Moves Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi
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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam OperationalTamilaga Vettri Kazhagam demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.Moves Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi
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Indian Union Muslim League OperationalIUML leader Haji has been appointed as the chairman of the State Waqf Board.Moves Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi
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Assam StructuralThe Assembly in Assam made a decision countering the Borough Manager's request.Moves Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi
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election commission StructuralThe BJP government initiated a voter roll purge process on October 15th.Moves Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi
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D. Ravikumar StructuralProtests against the Election Commission occurred in New Delhi, while specific concerns about survey methods and poll influence arose in Bihar.Moves Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi
Connections
The 26 strongest of 29, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
TVK Structural
VCK is a political ally providing crucial support to TVK, enabling it to form a ruling coalition.
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Tamil Nadu Operational
VCK actively participates in the governance of Tamil Nadu, influencing policy, forming government, and demanding greater state autonomy.
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Vijay Structural
Vijay serves as the Chief Minister of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi.
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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Operational
The two political parties maintain a formal, active alliance, coordinating support for government formation and policy.
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Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Operational
The two political entities are actively cooperating as partners to form and sustain a ruling coalition government in Tamil Nadu.
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Assam Structural
VCK operates as a political party and MLA within the governmental structure of Assam.
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Indian Union Muslim League Operational
The two political parties are actively cooperating as members of a coalition government in Tamil Nadu.
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Vanni Arasu Structural
Vanni Arasu serves as a minister and leader within the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi.
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election commission Structural
The Election Commission formally regulates and grants status to Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi.
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Congress Operational
The two political parties are engaged in active alliance talks while simultaneously competing over national leadership and government formation.
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Sinthanai Selvan Structural
Sinthanai Selvan holds the leadership position of a senior member within the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi.
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D. Ravikumar Structural
D. Ravikumar holds the formal office of a Member of Parliament within the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi.
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Tamil Eelam Operational
VCK actively advocates for the establishment of a separate Tamil Eelam through a referendum.
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Rahul Gandhi Operational
The two entities are engaged in political rivalry, clashing over bloc direction and future leadership candidates.
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Puducherry Operational
Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi campaigned alone in constituencies within the territory of Puducherry.
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Secular Progressive Alliance Operational
The political alliance between the two parties has ended.
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Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Operational
The two political parties are engaged in active conflict and political maneuvering, including instances of abandonment.
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Amit Shah Operational
Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi actively criticizes Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
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Naam Tamilar Katchi Operational
VCK actively competes with NTK by launching attacks regarding caste issues.
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parliament Operational
VCK actively participated in the legislative process by opposing a Delimitation Bill in Parliament.
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All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Shared context
Both entities are political agencies operating within the same regional political context.
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Praveen Chakravarty Transactional
Praveen Chakravarty approached Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi seeking political support.
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Karnataka Shared context
VCK is discussed as an entity whose activities, such as discussing dam projects, are situated within the geographical and political context of Karnataka.
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Narendra Modi Operational
The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi leader actively criticizes the policies and actions of the Modi government.
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Gyanesh Kumar Mentioned together
The provided evidence does not describe any direct coupling or interaction between Gyanesh Kumar and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi.
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Khamphoumy Hanvilay Mentioned together
No evidence found linking Khamphoumy Hanvilay and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
6 events- The ruling alliance in Tamil Nadu includes TVK, IUML, MDMK, and VCK, with Vijay as the founder of TVK.
- VCK's star campaigner list faces challenges from the Election Commission, amid political maneuvering by coalition partners.
- VCK leader discussed potential alliance shift and blamed DMK for the alliance breakdown.
- Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi criticized the Chief Minister's conduct during the Assembly proceedings in Assam.
- Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi are forming a ruling coalition in Tamil Nadu.
- The coalition government in Tamil Nadu, involving the Indian Union Muslim League and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, is advising on a ministerial performance review.
August 2026
2 eventsShow 2 earlier months
July 2026
2 eventsJune 2026
7 events- Political parties in Tamil Nadu are discussing alliance status between Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.
- TVK's rise is challenging established Dravidian parties, with VCK hinting at a potential political shift towards TVK.
- Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) reaffirmed its backing for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government in Tamil Nadu.
- VCK discusses a proposed dam project in Karnataka, while political figures urge action on NEET stress deaths in Tamil Nadu.
- The political party Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi is establishing itself as a major political force in the state of Tamil Nadu.
- The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi has formed the ruling government in the state of Tamil Nadu.
- TVK received support from VCK on May 26th, which was crucial for proving the majority needed to form the coalition government in Tamil Nadu.