vaiko

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 warns against PM SHRI, Sterlite return

May 22, 2026, 02:00 (IST)

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay meets MK Stalin, PMK chief ahead of crucial floor test

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 11, 2026, 17:31 (IST)

Durai vaiko reviews five key bridge works in Trichy city

May 20, 2026, 23:01 (IST)

With a hug, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, MK Stalin write a new chapter on political civility

TNN / May 12, 2026, 03:46 (IST)

Newly sworn-in Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay initiated a shift in political civility by visiting DMK president M K Stalin and other opposition leaders at their homes. This gesture of political courtesy, a first since 1967, aimed to foster cooperation across party lines after a campaign focused on change.

Daytime train service between Trichy and Tirupati approved

TNN / May 09, 2026, 23:24 (IST)

CPI’s M Veerapandian & MDMK’s vaiko demand rollback of price LPG cylinder hike, say common man will face rge brunt of it

TNN / May 03, 2026, 01:42 (IST)

My priority was to avoid re-election in Tamil Nadu, says Stalin

TNN / May 09, 2026, 23:13 (IST)

'A force to reckon with': After exit polls hint at TVK surge, MK Stalin’s ally says Vijay’s party may spring surprises

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 02, 2026, 07:57 (IST)

MDMK MP vaiko expressed skepticism about the accuracy of exit polls for the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, noting their conflicting predictions. He also suggested actor Vijay's TVK could emerge as a significant force, potentially surprising voters, especially among students and first-time voters. vaiko asserted the enduring strength of the Dravidian movement, dismissing any threat from the BJP.

Vijay, MLAs take oath in assembly

TNN / May 12, 2026, 03:21 (IST)

My first priority was to avoid re-election in TN, says Stalin

May 10, 2026, 12:21 (IST)

VCK, Left unite in defence of Vijay: ‘Let him form govt’

May 08, 2026, 04:06 (IST)

Srirangam election results 2026: TVK'S Ramesh wins

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 04, 2026, 21:55 (IST)

Ramesh of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won the Srirangam constituency with a margin of 33590 votes. He garnered 103235 votes, while Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate S. Durairaj came second with 69645 votes.

Tiruchirappalli (West) election results 2026: DMK's KN Nehru wins

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 04, 2026, 17:01 (IST)

KN Nehru of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) won the Tiruchirappalli (West) constituency with a margin of 4,786 votes. He garnered 88,235 votes, while Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate G Ramamoorthi came second with 83449 votes.

Thiruverumbur election results 2026: TVK'S Vijayakumar (A) Navalpattu S. Viji wins

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 04, 2026, 20:21 (IST)

Vijayakumar (A) Navalpattu S. VIJI of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won the Thiruverumbur constituency with a margin of 8705 votes. He garnered 89837 votes, while Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi came second with 81132 votes.

Tamil Nadu post-poll drama: TVK MLAs threaten mass resignation; AIADMK holed up MLAs in resort; what next?

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 08, 2026, 09:29 (IST)

Tamil Nadu's political landscape is in flux as Vijay's TVK emerged as the largest party but fell short of a majority. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has sought proof of support, sparking criticism from TVK allies who demand a floor test. Meanwhile, DMK and AIADMK are reportedly exploring an alliance to counter TVK's surge.