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Vaiyapuri Gopalsamy, popularly known as Vaiko is an Indian politician. He is the founder and General Secretary of MDMK, a prominent political party of Tamil Nadu.

He was detained for more than a year in during the Emergency period in India and for 40 days on charges of organising black flag demonstration against former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's visit to Tamil Nadu in October 1977.

Vaiko protested against Kerala's demand for a new dam at Mullaperiyar and proposed building of dams in Pambar and Siruvani.
On April 3, 2017 he was jailed in for sedition case filed by DMK in their 2010 regime.

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vaiko hold black flag protest against Governor Arlekar for ‘saffronising Thiruvalluvar’

Jun 08, 2026, 00:33 (IST)

vaiko leads hunger stir in Tenkasi

Jun 06, 2026, 02:00 (IST)

DMK forced us to contest in Rising Sun symbol: vaiko

Jun 02, 2026, 22:35 (IST)

Meeting with CM nothing political: Durai vaiko

Jun 06, 2026, 20:08 (IST)

Meeting with CM nothing political: Durai vaiko

Jun 06, 2026, 20:08 (IST)

MDMK chief vaiko detained during black flag protest against Tamil Nadu Governor over Thiruvalluvar saffron robe

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jun 07, 2026, 19:33 (IST)

MDMK General Secretary vaiko was detained for leading a protest against Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. The protest was in response to Thiruvalluvar being depicted in saffron robes, a move criticized by various political parties as an attempt to saffronize the poet and distort his legacy.

Vijay’s TVK has brought about a change that leaders like Moopanar, vaiko and Vijayakanth could not: Durai vaiko

TNN / Jun 04, 2026, 18:31 (IST)

MDMK's Durai vaiko acknowledged Vijay's TVK party's appeal, drawing cadres across traditional divides.

PWD set to redevelop Gandarvakottai GH after MP plea

Jun 07, 2026, 23:23 (IST)

MDMK Durai vaiko interview: ‘Making us contest on DMK symbol was humiliating, against social justice’

TNN / Jun 07, 2026, 21:26 (IST)

MDMK's Durai vaiko expressed deep dissatisfaction with contesting on the DMK's 'rising sun' symbol, feeling "insulted" and "humiliated." He stated that the party's general council on June 27 will decide its future course, emphasizing the importance of contesting under its own banner for political identity.

Durai vaiko seeks funds for Trichy airport runway expansion

Jun 05, 2026, 00:05 (IST)

Durai vaiko seeks funds for Trichy airport runway expansion

Jun 04, 2026, 20:50 (IST)

Trichy-Karaikudi NH four-laning project revived, two elevated corridors planned

May 31, 2026, 22:21 (IST)

vaiko announces protest against Mekedatu on June 2

May 24, 2026, 00:00 (IST)

AAI urged to allocate Rs 350 cr for Trichy airport’s runway extension work

TNN / May 29, 2026, 01:27 (IST)

Trichy MP Durai vaiko has urged the Airports Authority of India to allocate Rs350 crore for extending the Trichy International Airport's runway to accommodate widebody aircraft. This expansion is crucial for enhancing passenger and cargo handling capacity and realizing the full potential of the new integrated passenger terminal.

vaiko warns against PM SHRI, Sterlite return

May 22, 2026, 02:00 (IST)

EPS refused appointment for Vijay: Nirmal Kumar

Jun 03, 2026, 00:15 (IST)

Include Trichy in railway’s vision 2030 plan: MP

May 28, 2026, 00:39 (IST)

8L volunteers within hours: Annamalai's 'political movement' becomes an instant hit

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jun 05, 2026, 19:06 (IST)

5 killed in lightning strikes in Jharkhand

PTI / May 29, 2026, 01:27 (IST)

Lightning strikes claimed at least five lives, including a 12-year-old girl, across four districts of Jharkhand in the past 24 hours. Heavy rains accompanied the lightning, causing a significant drop in maximum temperatures statewide. The IMD has issued an orange alert for thunderstorms in 13 districts.