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Inbadurai says it’s a showdown between MGR’s legacy and Vijay’s legacy

The TOI report highlighted how eggs procured at a lower market rate of Rs 3.70 per piece in March were stored for months, while the govt continues to pay Rs 5.63 per piece throughout the year.

A viral in-flight photo of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has thrilled fans, capturing a memorable moment for a flight attendant. This comes as Vijay makes his first official visit to New Delhi, meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

AIADMK faces internal turmoil as Hosur MLA P Balakrishna Reddy backs Edappadi K Palaniswami, signaling a potential truce. This follows multiple rebel MLAs submitting apology letters to avoid disqualification after voting against party lines. The party's strength in the Assembly has dwindled due to recent resignations, intensifying a 'horse-trading' row.

Senior AIADMK leader S Semmalai has resigned, citing deep dissatisfaction with the party's current state and recent developments post-elections. He expressed immense mental anguish, stating that internal infighting has damaged the party's image, even drawing ridicule from English newspapers. Semmalai, who felt sidelined after Jayalalithaa's death, lamented the party's deviation from its founding principles.

Following their election defeat, both DMK and AIADMK are experiencing internal unrest. AIADMK veteran S Semmalai resigned citing 'dictatorial approach' by EPS, while DMK's P T R Palanivel Thiagarajan announced a temporary break from politics. EPS also accused TVK of horse trading, as rebel AIADMK MLAs push for leadership changes.

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister K A Sengottaiyan criticized AIADMK's weakening under Edappadi K. Palaniswami, attributing it to his leadership style. He also commented on the new TVK government, highlighting Chief Minister Vijay's financial crisis handling abilities and the government's swift actions on women's safety and liquor shop closures.

Malavika Mohanan recently found herself dealing with an uncomfortable situation during a media interaction after she was asked a question involving Vijay and Trisha Krishnan. The actress responded sharply at the event, and after the clip began circulating widely on social media, she took to X to clarify her stance and call for respectful interactions.

TTV Dhinakaran announced AMMK MLA S Kamaraj faces disqualification for supporting the ruling TVK government during a floor test. Dhinakaran accused Kamaraj of betrayal and stated the party will pursue disqualification, calling the TVK's acceptance of support 'horse-trading'. He removed Kamaraj from the party, vowing to take necessary steps.

Congress is expanding consultations to select Kerala's new chief minister, with AICC general secretary K C Venugopal and leader of opposition V D Satheesan vying for the top post. The party leadership is engaging with former state presidents and other leaders to ensure the final nominee is well-received, amid speculation and potential backlash.

Legendary actress Manorama holds a unique record, having shared screen space with seven South Indian Chief Ministers, including Annadurai, Karunanidhi, MGR, and Jayalalithaa. Despite her immense success and a career spanning over 1,500 films, she harbored an unfulfilled dream of portraying a transgender character.

Megastar Chiranjeevi personally congratulated Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on his historic election win, wishing him success and urging him to win people's love like MGR. Chiranjeevi expressed confidence in Vijay's ability to govern with a focus on public welfare and positive change. This follows Chiranjeevi's earlier viral social media praise and highlights his strong bond with Vijay's father, filmmaker S.