Combative and relentlessly organised, Vijay’s chief aide is reshaping Tamil Nadu’s political grammar When actor-politician Vijay delivered a stunning performance in Tamil Nadu’s recent assembly elections, much of the public fascination centred on the star himself, who became Chief Minister by unseating the DMK’s M.K. Stalin. Yet, in the smoke-filled backrooms of Chennai’s political class, attention quickly shifted to a less theatrical but arguably more consequential figure: A

Tamil Nadu elections spotlight custodial violence, systemic bias, and weak justice delivery New Delhi: Tamil Nadu's Assembly elections are once again set to determine the political trajectory of the state. This time, however, the debate extends well beyond development, welfare schemes, or the proclaimed success of the "Dravidian model." Questions of law and order, justice, and accountability have moved decisively to the center of the electoral discourse. Beneath the cold surf