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Summary:

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), a political party in India, is facing resistance from the Dravidian Model (DMK) government. A TVK leader, K.A. Sengottaiyan, was denied permission to garland statues of Anna and MGR, prominent figures in Dravidian politics. Sengottaiyan expressed regret and claimed that the chances are conducive to former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam, and AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran joining the TVK before Pongal festival. Sengottaiyan also stated that TVK has 99% chances to emerge victorious in the Kongu belt in the Assembly polls. Sengottaiyan reiterated that TVK president Vijay, will be the next Chief Minister due to youth, women and educated masses support.

News Article:

TVK Leader Denied Permission to Garland Statues; Claims Victory in Kongu Belt Imminent

Mettupalayam, January 3, 2026 (The Hindu E-Paper) – K.A. Sengottaiyan, Chief Coordinator of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s (TVK) Administrative Committee, was today denied permission by the Mettupalayam Municipality to garland the statue of Anna, a prominent figure in Dravidian politics. The municipality cited a lack of prior permission for the event.

“It is regrettable that the Dravidian Model (DMK) government is preventing us from honoring Anna,” Sengottaiyan told reporters following the incident. He also expressed disappointment that he was later prevented from garlanding the statue of MGR in Alangombu, near Sirumugai.

Sengottaiyan also stated that “there was 99% chances for the TVK to emerge victorious in the Kongu belt in the Assembly polls.”

Speaking to party members, Sengottaiyan said that Vijay, the TVK president, assumption to Chief Minister’s post was “inevitable” citing “overwhelming support” of youth, women and educated masses.

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