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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s wife Sangeetha withdraws divorce plea
Sangeetha Sornalingam, wife of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, withdrew her divorce petition before the Chengalpattu Family Court on Friday, August 7, 2026. She appeared via video conference and gave reasons for…
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Sangeetha Sornalingam, wife of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, withdrew her divorce petition before the Chengalpattu Family Court on Friday, August 7, 2026. She appeared via video conference and gave reasons for not pursuing the case, after which the court disposed of the petition as withdrawn. No official statement has been issued by either party.
Sangeetha had filed the petition in February 2026 under the Special Marriage Act, alleging adultery with an actress, mental cruelty, neglect, and desertion. She also claimed financial restrictions and emotional withdrawal. The couple married in 1999 and have two children. The case had seen several adjournments; on June 15 the court had set August 7 for the next hearing.
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The withdrawal has sparked instant rumours of reconciliation among fans and political circles. But a divorce petition can be dropped for many reasons, legal strategy, personal privacy, or changed circumstances, none of which have been disclosed. The real test will be whether the couple makes any joint public appearance or issues a statement. Until then, this is a legal closure, not necessarily a personal one.
Sources (7): hindustantimes.com, livemint.com, news.abplive.com, indiatvnews.com, ndtv.com, english.mathrubhumi.com, timesnownews.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 7 sources.
