CHENNAI, Nov 2026 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay will chair a meeting of the party's disciplinary committee at Panayur on Wednesday amid controversies involving two party legislators and mounting Opposition criticism over the government's handling of law and order.
The meeting comes six months after TVK, founded by actor-turned-politician Vijay, made a significant electoral breakthrough in the 2026 Assembly elections and formed the government, challenging the long-standing dominance of Dravidian parties in Tamil Nadu politics.
However, allegations concerning the conduct of two ruling party MLAs have put the party leadership under pressure, with the DMK and AIADMK questioning the legislators' behaviour and the government's response.
One controversy involves Thuraiyur MLA and Deputy Speaker Ravishankar. A video circulating on social media purportedly shows him assaulting a person who had approached him with requests. The footage has triggered criticism and demands for action against the legislator.
In a separate incident, Opposition parties have alleged that Kallakurichi MLA Arul Vignesh sent obscene messages to the District Collector. Police security has reportedly been deployed at the Collector's residence following the controversy. The allegations are yet to be established through an official enquiry, and responses from the two legislators were not available in the information provided.
Against this backdrop, the TVK leadership has directed all its MLAs to attend Wednesday's meeting without fail. Party General Secretary and Minister N. Anand, along with other senior office-bearers, is also expected to participate.
The leadership is likely to seek explanations from the legislators concerned and examine the allegations. Disciplinary action could follow, although the party has not announced any decision so far.
The meeting is also expected to discuss standards of conduct for elected representatives, particularly their interactions with members of the public and government officials. Vijay and Anand are likely to underline the importance of responsible behaviour and maintaining the party's public image.
Meanwhile, Opposition parties have continued to target the government over law and order, alleging that incidents of murder, robbery and sexual offences remain widespread despite the change in administration.
For TVK, the disciplinary meeting represents an important test of its internal accountability mechanisms as it navigates the responsibilities of governance. The party's response to the allegations against its MLAs is likely to remain under political scrutiny in the coming days.
