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The Hindu
14 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Different directions: on the AIADMK and the BJP
Three months after their uneasy revival of electoral ties, the AIADMK and the BJP are yet to find common ground on the nature of government that would be formed in Tamil Nadu were the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to win next year's Assembly elections. Union Home Minister and the BJP's principal electoral strategist, Amit Shah, had unilaterally declared in April that a 'coalition government' would be formed — a stance that he has reiterated multiple times — and that the BJP will be a part of such an arrangement. However, the AIADMK leader, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, who passively watched Mr. Shah make the announcement, has yet to endorse the idea. He has maintained that the AIADMK would secure an absolute majority on its own. In an interview with The Hindu, he has argued that the people of Tamil Nadu are averse to coalition governments and that the AIADMK would meet their expectations for single-party rule. Just days ago, he had declared, 'we are not naive' to share power. He has clarified that the remark was made in response to the DMK's 'orchestrated campaign' that portrays the BJP as intent on 'swallowing' up the AIADMK. He has also insisted that efforts to create discord between the BJP and the AIADMK would fail and that the alliance remains 'cent per cent' intact. Historically, Tamil Nadu, unlike the other southern States, has never had a coalition government. The DMK and the AIADMK have relied on allies for vote transfers and electoral victories but have avoided sharing power. In a State where regional parties have effectively curtailed the influence of national parties, voters remain wary of any perceived attempts by national parties to dominate regional parties. Against this backdrop, Mr. Palaniswami's reluctance to endorse power-sharing ahead of the polls is understandable — there is no guarantee that he will maintain this stance later. He has also sent mixed signals. On one occasion, he did not directly rule out parting ways with the BJP were a more electorally viable ally — such as actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam — to emerge. But he knows that he cannot dictate terms to the BJP, whose backing for his leadership cannot be taken for granted. Mr. Shah has subtly reflected this uncertainty by shifting his phrasing — from saying that the NDA would fight the election under Mr. Palaniswami's leadership to describing it as under the 'AIADMK's leadership'. Regardless of these evolving political dynamics, effective coordination between the cadres of both parties — essential for voter outreach — cannot be achieved when the leadership appears to be pulling in different directions. It is a recipe for confusion and chaos.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- New Indian Express
TVK demands speedy probe into minor girl's rape in Tiruvallur
CHENNAI: Following the recent case of alleged rape of a 10-year-old girl by an unidentified man in Tiruvallur, over 250 cadres of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) took out a rally to the Arambakkam police station in Gummidipoondi on Sunday and demanded a speedy investigation and strict punishment to the accused. On Friday, three special police teams headed by a DSP, were formed under the supervision of the Tiruvallur SP to arrest the suspect who allegedly abducted and raped the girl near Gummidipoondi on July 12. The Class 4 student, who lives with her grandparents, was walking home from school when she was taken to a mango grove and assaulted. She later escaped and informed her grandmother. A case under the Pocso Act has been registered. It has been more than a week and the suspect is yet to be identified.
India Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Actor Vijay gets Madras High Court notice over party flag copyright infringement
The Madras High Court on Thursday issued notice to actor Vijay and his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in a civil suit alleging trademark and copyright infringement relating to the party's flag to the Bar and Bench, Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy issued the notice on a plea filed by GB Pachaiyappan and the trust he represents, Thondai Mandala Saandror Dharma Paribalana Sabai. The matter has been posted for further hearing on July plaintiffs contend that TVK's flag, which was unveiled in August 2024, is both visually and conceptually similar to their registered trademark. The mark consists of a red-yellow-red tricolour with a central circular motif. According to trademark records, Pachaiyappan applied to register the mark on November 28, 2023 under Class 45, which covers 'personal and social services rendered by others to meet individual needs'. The application was made in his individual capacity through his counsel, Newton Reginald, and includes the device mark with the text 'THONDAI MANDALA SAANDROR DHARMA PARIBALANA SABAI' and the Tamil tagline 'VAAZHGA TAMIL – VALARGA THALAIMURAI'. The English translation reads: 'Thondai Zone Witnesses Virtue Upkeep Council; Long Live Tamil – Grow Up Generation'.The suit states that the plaintiffs have been using the flag since 2023 in connection with personal and social services rendered by the trust. These services include the publication of a Tamil magazine titled 'Saandror Kural' and the operation of a YouTube channel bearing the same name. The mark was officially registered under Class 45 on June 1, 2024, and the plaintiffs further claim that the central design is an original artistic work entitled to copyright plaintiffs allege that TVK's use of a similar flag infringes both their trademark and copyright. They argue that the resemblance is likely to mislead the public and that the flag's adoption was carried out in bad faith to capitalise on the goodwill and reputation the trust had built around the reliefs sought in the suit include a permanent injunction against TVK and Vijay to restrain them from using the flag, damages of Rs 5 lakh for infringement and passing off, and an order directing the defendants to render accounts of profits gained through the alleged infringement. The plaintiffs also request the destruction of all infringing materials, including flags, printed matter and advertisements, and seek costs of the plaintiffs have applied for exemption from pre-suit mediation under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, citing urgency and the possibility of irreparable were represented by Advocates Ramesh Ganapathy, Subashini IM, Rajeev M, Kavya RB, Tharun Rajan AS and Santhiya V.- Ends IN THIS STORY#Tamil Nadu
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Trust moves Madras High Court against party flag of Vijay's TVK
The Madras High Court on Thursday (July 17, 2025) ordered notices to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and its president C. Joseph Vijay in a civil suit filed against him for having used a 'deceptively' similar colour combination in his party flag as that of Thondai Mandala Saandror Dharma Paribalana Sabai, a registered trust based in Mylapore, Chennai. Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy called for the response of the actor-turned-politician within two weeks after the plaintiff's counsel Ramesh Ganapathy contended the trust had registered its emblem as a trademark by making an application in November 2023. He said, the mark was registered and a certificate was issued to the trust on June 1, 2024. However, in August 2024, the plaintiff trust was shocked to come across the TVK's flag being 'deceptively' similar to its registered trademark. It claimed to have issued a legal notice to Mr. Vijay on May 13, 2025, and received a response on May 31, 2025, stating the TVK was not involved in business or commercial activities and hence, a trademark dispute would not arise. 'The defendants do not even understand that the trademark and copyright protections are available to service providers as well,' the plaintiff trust, represented by its trustee G.B. Pachaiyappan, said. He contended both the trust as well as the TVK were involved in social service and therefore, the use of 'deceptively' similar identification marks would cause confusion in the minds of the people. The plaintiff trust also stated it had been using its trademark on its promotional materials and that it runs a Tamil monthly magazine titled Saandror Kural with the mark. Further, the trust claimed to have a strong social media presence by running a YouTube channel too, which had gathered a considerable amount of goodwill and reputation for the trademark.] The trust urged the court to grant a permanent injunction restraining the TVK from using the latter's current flag and also sought a similar interim injunction. Stating that the larger question as to whether this dispute would fall under the trademark dispute would have to be examined in detail, the judge said, that issue could be gone into only after the defendants file their response.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
TVK's 2nd state meet in Madurai on Aug 25
Madurai: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's (TVK) second state-level 'manadu' (conference) will be held in Madurai on Aug 25, party founder and president Vijay announced on Wednesday on the party's social media handle. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now TVK general secretary N Anand and other functionaries participated in the bhumi puja and flag pole laying ceremony on Wednesday morning at Parapatti, where the conference is to be held. The venue is a 200 acre open ground in Mangulam village where around 1.5 lakh people are expected to converge. Parking arrangements are to be made separately. Anand, accompanied by party cadres, later submitted a petition to district superintendent of police (SP) B K Arvind requesting police permission and security arrangements for the conference. He stated that the venue has sufficient space and three entries and exits to facilitate movement, and all arrangements for drinking water, food, toilets, medical care, ambulances, fire and rescue services, etc., shall be made. They will follow guidelines of police and ensure minimal disturbance to the public, he said in the statement. Anand told reporters that they are expecting more people than those who turned up at the Vikravandi conference. "We are looking at how much space is needed, and may rent even more space in nearby areas. We expect the second conference also to be a 'vettri' (victorious) conference on the guidance of our president," he added.
