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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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DMK-BJP secret pact? vaiko revives allegation as parties spar over delimitation

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Aug 23, 2026, 11:58 (IST)

vaiko alleges secret preparations for a DMK and BJP agreement in Tamil Nadu. He praised the current Tamil Nadu government for its achievements in its first hundred days. The DMK questioned Chief Minister Vijay's stance on delimitation after meeting Amit Shah. Southern states agreed to resolve water issues through mutual dialogue and constructive solutions. This political exchange occurred during the Southern Zonal Council meeting.

Work on Maris RoB to be completed by Oct: Trichy MP

TNN / Aug 25, 2026, 23:29 (IST)

Delimitation: TVK min, INDIA bloc slam DMK for ‘backroom deal’ with BJP

Aug 23, 2026, 21:39 (IST)

Escaping jaws of death, survivors reach Kathmandu, eager to return home

Aug 28, 2026, 01:09 (IST)

Bow string girder placed on Trichy Junction RoB

Aug 19, 2026, 17:17 (IST)

Srirangam GH gets Rs 12 crore for infra development

TNN / Aug 19, 2026, 00:05 (IST)

Rs 12 crore for Srirangam govt hospital redevelopment

Aug 17, 2026, 21:35 (IST)

Trichy-Chamarajanagar train service sought

TNN / Aug 14, 2026, 20:59 (IST)

Rahul at vaiko book launch

TNN / Aug 04, 2026, 22:59 (IST)

50 associations to submit petitions to CM for service roads on Trichy-Thanjavur NH

Aug 10, 2026, 00:04 (IST)

Release 4.5 acres acquired for Trichy airport expansion: MP

TNN / Aug 07, 2026, 23:14 (IST)

NHAI floats tender for 3 underpasses in Trichy

TNN / Aug 08, 2026, 00:47 (IST)

'Vulgar Nidhi': Udhayanidhi faces flak in Trisha row; TVK's jibe, Congress MP's rebuke and more

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Aug 04, 2026, 16:00 (IST)

Americai Narayanan, spokesperson for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken a firm stance against Udhayanidhi Stalin's recent comments, dubbing him 'vulgar nidhi' - a name coined by women and the people of Tamil Nadu. Congress MP Jothimani has voiced her disapproval as well, urging Udhayanidhi to refrain from dragging women into his remarks.

21 MPs urge TN governor to restore Tamil anthem convention at official events

Aug 06, 2026, 12:58 (IST)

MP urges Union Minister to improve mobile connections in Trichy villages

Jul 31, 2026, 17:29 (IST)

'Blatant cowardice': DMK MP Kanimozhi slams TN govt over Udhayanidhi Stalin's detention

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Aug 04, 2026, 12:46 (IST)

DMK MP Kanimozhi accused the Tamil Nadu government of targeting Udhayanidhi Stalin. She alleged his detention aimed to prevent Assembly session attendance. Udhayanidhi Stalin faced detention after remarks at a public meeting. A complaint was lodged by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam women's wing. The DMK leader's detention followed an FIR registration.

3,000 cops, one leader: Udhayanidhi decries 'terrorist'-style arrest by TVK govt

TNN / Aug 05, 2026, 09:27 (IST)

Opposition leaders criticized Udhayanidhi Stalin's arrest, calling it unwarranted. They stated the arrest aimed to divert attention from government failures. DMK cadres protested across Tamil Nadu following the opposition leader's detention. TVK ministers defended the government's action and Udhayanidhi's remarks were deemed obscene. Udhayanidhi vowed to legally challenge the case, calling it politically motivated.