How pro-TVK pages are rewriting Tamil Nadu’s political history
We break down the viral narratives, examine the actual political history of Tamil Nadu, and speak to supporters, experts, and TVK leaders themselves to understand how social media is shaping political perception in the Vijay era.
Published May 20, 2026 | 10:03 PM ⚊ Updated May 20, 2026 | 10:03 PM
Within days of Vijay becoming Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, social media was flooded with viral claims portraying TVK as the party that introduced several “firsts” in Tamil Nadu politics.
From false claims that S Keerthana is Tamil Nadu’s first woman minister to posts saying Rajmohan is the state’s first Dalit Education Minister, this video investigates how misinformation spreads through unofficial pro-TVK pages — and why lakhs of people believe it.
We break down the viral narratives, examine the actual political history of Tamil Nadu, and speak to supporters, experts, and TVK leaders themselves to understand how social media is shaping political perception in the Vijay era.