His 'personal opinion': OPS dismisses Stalin's 'saffronisation' charge against BJP
6 years, 4 months ago

His 'personal opinion': OPS dismisses Stalin's 'saffronisation' charge against BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Madurai: Ruling AIADMK co-ordinator and Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam on Thursday dismissed as 'personal opinion' the charge of DMK president M K Stalin that the BJP-led central government was trying to "saffronise" the country. He also said the AIADMK would lead an alliance for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and it would emerge victorious. Panneerselvam said he did not want to comment on Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President Thirunavakkarasu's reported remarks that there was rift in the AIADMK. The Deputy Chief Minister also said the AIADMK had started the initial work for the by-election in Tiruparankunram, where its sitting member A K Bose died recently.

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AIADMK questions DMK over Anna University case; stages walk out after Stalin criticised Palaniswami over Pollachi sex scandal
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1 week ago

AIADMK questions DMK over Anna University case; stages walk out after Stalin criticised Palaniswami over Pollachi sex scandal

The Hindu  

The AIADMK on Wednesday questioned the DMK government in the Assembly over the sexual assault of a girl student of Anna University, while Chief Minister M.K. Mr. Stalin said the Opposition should not engage in a “cheap” act for “unnecessary publicity” in a sensitive case involving a girl student. Udhayakumar, staged a walkout after Mr. Stalin criticised the erstwhile AIADMK …

Betrayal has been watchword of Palaniswami’s political career: MK Stalin
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Betrayal has been watchword of Palaniswami’s political career: MK Stalin

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Lashing out at AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on many counts, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday called the former a coward who failed to condemn the BJP-led union government in the tungsten mining issue and also failed to raised his voice against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for belittling revolutionary leader BR Ambedkar. Stalin also charged that …

CM Stalin dubs Palaniswami "coward," asks if he condemned Amit Shah
3 weeks, 3 days ago

CM Stalin dubs Palaniswami "coward," asks if he condemned Amit Shah

Hindustan Times  

Chennai, DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday said that not all those who opposed his party were competent enough to be his party's rivals. CM Stalin dubs Palaniswami "coward," asks if he condemned Amit Shah He slammed leader of opposition and AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami as a "coward" and demanded to know whether …

AIADMK-DMK Spat Turns Acrimonious, Personal
4 weeks, 1 day ago

AIADMK-DMK Spat Turns Acrimonious, Personal

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The ongoing war of words between the DMK and AIADMK turned more acrimonious on Tuesday with the barbs becoming personal and striking below the belt with State Municipal Administration Minister K N Nehru calling the Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami a ‘coward’ toeing the line of BJP and AIADMK headquarters secretary S P Velumani retaliating with charges …

Supreme Court defers hearing Udhayanidhi's plea on 'eradicate Sanatan' cases
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court defers hearing Udhayanidhi's plea on 'eradicate Sanatan' cases

India Today  

The Supreme Court deferred the hearing on Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s plea seeking to club multiple FIRs lodged against him over his controversial remarks on Sanatan Dharma. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar, however, stated that the interim order, which exempted Stalin from appearing physically in trial courts, would remain in effect …

Opposition criticises DMK for law-and-order lapses in Tamil Nadu amid crime rise
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Opposition criticises DMK for law-and-order lapses in Tamil Nadu amid crime rise

India Today  

The opposition has intensified its attack on the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu, citing a series of brutal incidents that have raised serious concerns about the state's law and order situation. K Annamalai, President of the Tamil Nadu BJP, called the state's law and order situation "disastrous." BJP Tamil Nadu coordinator H Raja also weighed in, accusing the DMK …

CM Stalin, Deputy CM Udhayanidhi must control their tongues: Edappadi Palaniswami
1 month, 4 weeks ago

CM Stalin, Deputy CM Udhayanidhi must control their tongues: Edappadi Palaniswami

Deccan Chronicle  

Salem: Slamming Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and Deputy CM Udhayanidhi for their strong criticism against him, AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday asked them to 'control their tongues' and said his growth was only due to his hardwork. Both CM Stalin and his son Udhayanidhi must not forget that they are in power as they are …

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami hints at reunion with BJP?
2 months ago

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami hints at reunion with BJP?

India Today  

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami hinted at the possibility of allying again with the BJP. He said his party will consider for alliance any party that aims to remove the anti-people DMK, and is ready to accept AIADMK’s lead. ‘WHO CRAWLED LIKE A COCKROACH.’ EPS recently questioned the ruling party naming welfare schemes after Kalaignar calling it misuse of …

DMK's Rise: Stalin Aims to Break 50-Year Jinx
2 months, 3 weeks ago

DMK's Rise: Stalin Aims to Break 50-Year Jinx

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is focusing on securing a second term for the DMK in the upcoming assembly elections. The DMK chief has set an ambitious target for the party rank and file, aiming to win 200 of the 234 seats in the legislative assembly. To achieve this, the party has appointed external observers for all 234 constituencies …

AIADMK-BJP row turns acrimonious
4 months, 2 weeks ago

AIADMK-BJP row turns acrimonious

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The ongoing row between the AIADMK and the BJP, erstwhile allies for about 7 years till September 2023, has taken an acrimonious turn after BJP State president K Annamalai took on AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami directly by calling him a ‘frog in the well’ and an ‘ignoramus,’ among other things. The unsavory remarks made at a meeting …

Watch: The DMK-BJP bonhomie | Focus Tamil Nadu
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: The DMK-BJP bonhomie | Focus Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Two factors have contributed to this talk about the DMK and the BJP getting closer. First, the decision of Chief Minister MK Stalin to attend the At Home reception or tea party hosted by Governor RN Ravi on Independence Day. The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K Selvaperunthagai, among other things, accused the Governor of consistently trying to obstruct the …

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Attends Raj Bhavan Tea Party Event Despite DMK Boycott
5 months ago

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Attends Raj Bhavan Tea Party Event Despite DMK Boycott

Deccan Chronicle  

The Chief Minister and a couple of senior Ministers were closeted with the Governor inside the Raj Bhavan for some time before joining the other invitees of the traditional ‘At Home’ ceremony at the pandal set up on the lawns, where the Governor welcomed everyone present there. Representatives of the BJP’s allies and also the AIADMK attended the party, while …

DMK holds protest against Centre for 'neglecting' Tamil Nadu in Union Budget
5 months, 2 weeks ago

DMK holds protest against Centre for 'neglecting' Tamil Nadu in Union Budget

New Indian Express  

Earlier, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party government over the Union Budget and said that the budget seems like a "vengeful act" against the States and people who boycotted the BJP. However, I am compelled to speak before you, in the people's forum, seeking justice due to the discriminatory attitude towards Tamil Nadu reflected in …

5 facts about Udhayanidhi Stalin who is likely to be Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister
5 months, 4 weeks ago

5 facts about Udhayanidhi Stalin who is likely to be Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister

Hindustan Times  

The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam or DMK government in Tamil Nadu is likely to elevate sports minister Udhayanidhi Stalin to deputy chief minister. DMK party cadres and leaders want the Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin's son to become the deputy chief minister, a move which will be a “huge advantage” for the party in the 2026 assembly elections, …

Udhayanidhi Stalin elevation as MK Stalin's deputy on cards? DMK leader drops hint
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Udhayanidhi Stalin elevation as MK Stalin's deputy on cards? DMK leader drops hint

Hindustan Times  

A DMK leader has called for the elevation of Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin's son, Udhayanidhi Stalin, to the position of the deputy chief minister of the state. Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin DMK Organising Secretary R S Bharathi said the party's workers and leaders want Udhayanidhi's elevation. The remark comes amid speculation that Udhayanidhi Stalin will be elevated …

Palaniswami challenges Stalin to list the shortcomings of AIADMK’s rule
9 months, 1 week ago

Palaniswami challenges Stalin to list the shortcomings of AIADMK’s rule

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Saturday challenged DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has been accusing the 10 years of AIADMK’s rule as a dark period, I am directly challenging Mr. Stalin to list whatever he considers as flaws in our government and we will give a fitting reply point by point. How …

No consensus among INDIA allies even on contesting together: Palaniswami
9 months, 1 week ago

No consensus among INDIA allies even on contesting together: Palaniswami

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on April 5 said there is no consensus among INDIA bloc parties even in contesting the Lok Sabha polls together as they have alliance in one State whereas they oppose each other in other States. Speaking at a public meeting seeking votes for AIADMK candidate for Erode Parliamentary constituency Ashok Kumar at Kaspapettai, Mr. …

Palaniswami challenges Stalin to a debate on performance
9 months, 1 week ago

Palaniswami challenges Stalin to a debate on performance

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Thursday dared DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. Your falsehood about AIADMK rule as ‘black regime’ with an eye on political gains will not work as people in Tamil Nadu are knowledgeable,” the former Chief Minister said while addressing a public meeting here to seek votes for AIADMK’s Coimbatore Lok Sabha candidate Singai …

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi reinstates DMK's K Ponmudi after rebuke by SC
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi reinstates DMK's K Ponmudi after rebuke by SC

India TV News  

New Delhi: Senior DMK leader has been reinstated as a Cabinet Minister in the Tamil Nadu government after the Supreme Court rebuked Governor RN Ravi for his refusal to induct the former following a stay on his conviction in a disproportionate assets case. This came after Ravi on Friday accepted Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's recommendation on re-inducting …

DMK, AIADMK interview aspiring Lok Sabha poll candidates
10 months ago

DMK, AIADMK interview aspiring Lok Sabha poll candidates

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The ruling DMK and the principal opposition party, the AIADMK, on Sunday interviewed aspirants for the Lok Sabha election. DMK president and CM MK Stalin and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami along with senior functionaries of their parties interviewed the aspirants at their respective party headquarters. Since DMK deputy general secretary and sitting MP from Thoothukudi Lok Sabha …

AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran and OPS target DMK & EPS’ AIADMK
10 months, 3 weeks ago

AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran and OPS target DMK & EPS’ AIADMK

New Indian Express  

THENI : AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran said Edappadi Palaniswami’s AIADMK faction and Chief Minister MK Stalin’s DMK are common enemies for ousted AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam and me. Addressing a gathering in the presence of Panneerselvam, Dhinakaran said that their fight against Palaniswami is not to attain power, but to rebuild the AIADMK and hand it over to the …

‘His desire to disable AIADMK symbol…': Palaniswami slams OPS
10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘His desire to disable AIADMK symbol…': Palaniswami slams OPS

Hindustan Times  

Former Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi Palaniswami on Wednesday hit out at his former party colleague O Paneerselvam, saying that the latter's ‘desire’ to disable the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam symbol won't be fulfilled. Their desire to disable the AIADMK symbol during elections will not be fulfilled.," said Palaniswami as quoted by news agency ANI. On Tuesday, Palaniswami …

EPS, OPS flay Karnataka govt over Mekedatu sub-committees
10 months, 4 weeks ago

EPS, OPS flay Karnataka govt over Mekedatu sub-committees

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Former chief ministers Edappadi K Palaniswami and O Panneerselvam have criticised the Karnataka government for appointing sub-committees to oversee the implementation of the Mekedatu dam project. Palaniswami warned of a massive protest by AIADMK, rallying the general public and farmers against the Karnataka Congress government, the DMK-led state government, and the union government if Karnataka fails to drop its …

Tamil Nadu: CM MK Stalin Vows to Continue his Fight Against Fascism
11 months ago

Tamil Nadu: CM MK Stalin Vows to Continue his Fight Against Fascism

Deccan Chronicle  

G Babu Jayakumar & D Sekar /DCChennai: Vowing to continue his fight against fascism and totalitarianism in India without getting bogged down by the childish pranks played by those like Governor R N Ravi, who refused to read out the Governor’s Address and broke a 100 year old tradition, Chief Minister M K Stalin said that the DMK had proved …

Stalin’s call to party cadre to remember Anna
11 months, 1 week ago

Stalin’s call to party cadre to remember Anna

Deccan Chronicle  

Chief Minister M K Stalin, who is in Spain to attract industrial and business investments to the State, called upon his party workers to pay homage to DMK founder C N Annadurai on his death anniversary falling on Saturday.In his epistle to the cadre, he said that even if he was in a country in a time zone that was …

AIADMK will make announcement on poll alliances at the appropriate time, will not go with BJP: D Jayakumar
11 months, 2 weeks ago

AIADMK will make announcement on poll alliances at the appropriate time, will not go with BJP: D Jayakumar

The Hindu  

Senior AIADMK leader D. Jayakumar on Monday, January 29, 2024, said there was still a lot of time for the Lok Sabha elections, and the party would make announcements on its alliances and the number of seats it would contest in, at the appropriate time. Speaking to reporters, Mr. Jayakumar claimed many parties were in talks with the AIADMK for …

CM Stalin accuses BJP-led centre of 'daydreaming' about intimidating DMK with income tax searches
1 year, 2 months ago

CM Stalin accuses BJP-led centre of 'daydreaming' about intimidating DMK with income tax searches

India TV News  

M. K. Stalin, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and President of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, has criticised the recent Income Tax Department's searches as "intimidatory tactics" aimed at the DMK. In his address, which was read out by his son and Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Chief Minister claimed that the Income Tax department's actions …

R.N. Ravi’s continuance as Tamil Nadu Governor is advantageous to the DMK: CM Stalin
1 year, 2 months ago

R.N. Ravi’s continuance as Tamil Nadu Governor is advantageous to the DMK: CM Stalin

The Hindu  

DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday, October 27, 2023 “requested” Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to not move Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. We are following what is being shared on social media platforms,” Mr. Stalin said, while presiding over a wedding in the family of a DMK party leader. To get …

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK chief Palaniswami’s opposition to BJP a ‘planned drama’, alleges DMK
1 year, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK chief Palaniswami’s opposition to BJP a ‘planned drama’, alleges DMK

India TV News  

Chennai: The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday alleged that AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami has not opposed the BJP and Governor RN Ravi, thus clarifying that his “opposition” to the former ally is a “ planned drama”. DMK's official Tamil organ 'Murasoli' referred to Palaniswami's response in a press conference, when he was asked on Governor Ravi's comment …

Broke alliance as BJP wanted Annamalai as Tamil Nadu CM candidate: AIADMK leader
1 year, 3 months ago

Broke alliance as BJP wanted Annamalai as Tamil Nadu CM candidate: AIADMK leader

Live Mint  

Among the reasons that led to the All India Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ending its alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party was the saffron party's insistence to project its state unit chief K Annamalai as the chief ministerial candidate for the 2026 Assembly polls, a senior leader of Tamil Nadu's erstwhile ruling party said on September 30. “The AIADMK broke the …

No rift with AIADMK, but not up to me to endorse Palaniswami as CM candidate in 2026: Annamalai
1 year, 3 months ago

No rift with AIADMK, but not up to me to endorse Palaniswami as CM candidate in 2026: Annamalai

The Hindu  

Days after AIADMK leader D. Jayakumar declared his “party’s view” that the BJP was no longer its ally in Tamil Nadu, BJP State president K. Annamalai on Thursday said there was no rift between the two parties. At the same time, he said as the State president, he was not in a position to endorse AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. …

AIADMK says BJP is no longer its ally
1 year, 3 months ago

AIADMK says BJP is no longer its ally

The Hindu  

The AIADMK’s organisation secretary and former Minister D. Jayakumar on September 18 announced that the BJP was no longer an ally of his party. Shanmugam and AIADMK Madurai urban district secretary Sellur K. Raju and BJP state president K. Annamalai — over, what the Dravidian major considered, “derogatory remarks” of the BJP leader on former Chief Minister C.N. On Thursday …

AIADMK Turns Aggressive Against DMK
1 year, 4 months ago

AIADMK Turns Aggressive Against DMK

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The AIADMK turned aggressive in attacking the DMK government for its alleged failure in abolishing Neet but trying to place the blame of the 21 deaths on the Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami. Targeting Minister of Health and Family Welfare M Subramanian who had said that Palaniswami should take the responsibility of the Neet-induced deaths, AIADMK Organisational …

AIADMK is BJP Slave, Says Stalin; Irked EPS Hits Back
1 year, 5 months ago

AIADMK is BJP Slave, Says Stalin; Irked EPS Hits Back

Deccan Chronicle  

In yet another day of trading insults, the DMK president M K Stalin called the AIADMK a ‘bonded slave’ of the BJP and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniwami hit back by accusing him of betraying the State’s interest in not getting Cauvery water from Karnataka just to maintain an image of a national leader in I.N.D.I.A. He said the …

Tamil Nadu BJP submits 'DMK Files-II' memorandum to Governor, seeks action on 'benami' links
1 year, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu BJP submits 'DMK Files-II' memorandum to Governor, seeks action on 'benami' links

India Today  

The Tamil Nadu BJP on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to Governor R N Ravi seeking action over what it claimed "benami" links to ruling DMK Ministers, legislators and MPs and "three scams" to the tune of about Rs 5,600 crore. Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai, on his Twitter handle, said his party sought the Governor's intervention and suitable action …

Explained | Governor R.N Ravi vs. M.K. Stalin’s government in Tamil Nadu: a timeline of events
1 year, 6 months ago

Explained | Governor R.N Ravi vs. M.K. Stalin’s government in Tamil Nadu: a timeline of events

The Hindu  

Come September, Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Simultaneously, the Chief Minister referred to other Bills and files “pending for several months” and pointed out that “by taking action on them, the honour of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly could be protected.” Despite giving an assurance in March, the Governor had not forwarded the Bill even in April, which is when Mr. …

Watch | Why relations between Tamil Nadu government and Governor R.N. Ravi are strained
1 year, 6 months ago

Watch | Why relations between Tamil Nadu government and Governor R.N. Ravi are strained

The Hindu  

Ravi was appointed as the Governor of Tamil Nadu nearly two years ago, the M.K. The latest disagreement between the two parties relates to the decision by Mr. Ravi to ‘dismiss’ the arrested Minister V. Senthilbalaji from the Cabinet on June 29, only to hurriedly backtrack on his decision in a few hours. In September 2021, when the Centre announced …

Dispute over Naga Peace Accord to rift with DMK, controversies follow RN Ravi
1 year, 6 months ago

Dispute over Naga Peace Accord to rift with DMK, controversies follow RN Ravi

India Today  

From being known as the interlocutor during Naga peace talks to becoming Governor of Tamil Nadu, Ravindran Narayan Ravi's long career has been marred by controversies. The Tamil Nadu Governor triggered a fresh controversy on Thursday after he dismissed jailed minister Senthil Balaji from the cabinet without consulting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. AS TAMIL NADU GOVERNOR RN Ravi …

DMK shows path of corruption to the nation, alleges Edappadi K. Palaniswami
1 year, 6 months ago

DMK shows path of corruption to the nation, alleges Edappadi K. Palaniswami

The Hindu  

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami said on Friday that “the DMK says Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is guiding the nation, but the party only showed the path of corruption to the nation.” Mr. Palaniswami hoisted the party flag at Bodinaickenpatti, Dadapuram, Vempaneri, and Koneripatti. The DMK government is the only …

Tamil Nadu: Ousted DMK leader Sivaji Krishnamurthy arrested for 'crass comments' against BJP's Khushbu Sundar
1 year, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Ousted DMK leader Sivaji Krishnamurthy arrested for 'crass comments' against BJP's Khushbu Sundar

India TV News  

After being kicked out of the DMK, Sivaji Krishnamurthy, the party's former spokesperson, was detained by Kodungaiyur police on Sunday, June 18. Following the filing of a case against him for making disparaging remarks regarding Khushbu Sundar, a member of the National Commission for Women, and Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, the arrest was made. Krishnamurthy was kicked out of …

DMK wholeheartedly involved: Stalin on Opposition unity ahead of Lok Sabha polls
1 year, 7 months ago

DMK wholeheartedly involved: Stalin on Opposition unity ahead of Lok Sabha polls

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday said his DMK will take all steps to coordinate the opposition ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Addressing reporters upon his arrival here from Japan, he also charged the ruling BJP at the Centre with trying to "intimidate" opposition parties using agencies like Income Tax, CBI and ED, while responding …

Tamil Nadu: CM MK Stalin files defamation case against BJP's Annamalai over 'DMK files'
1 year, 8 months ago

Tamil Nadu: CM MK Stalin files defamation case against BJP's Annamalai over 'DMK files'

Op India  

On Wednesday, May 10, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo MK Stalin filed a defamation lawsuit against Bhartiya Janata Party leader K Annamalai after the BJP leader released the “DMK Files” alleging corruption by the Tamil Nadu CM, his family members, and several DMK leaders. DMK FILES EXPLODES IN TAMIL NADU#TamilNadu CM #MKStalin files defamation case against …

Tamil Nadu cabinet to keep Finance Minister PTR amidst controversy
1 year, 8 months ago

Tamil Nadu cabinet to keep Finance Minister PTR amidst controversy

The Hindu  

Published : May 01, 2023 17:18 IST - 5 MINS READ After much deliberation within the party, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government in Tamil Nadu has decided not to drop or change the portfolio of Finance Minister P.T.R. Palanivel Thiagarajan, who was caught in a controversy following the recent release of two audio tapes in which he spoke disparagingly about …

Confiscate ill-gotten properties of DMK members: AIADMK
1 year, 9 months ago

Confiscate ill-gotten properties of DMK members: AIADMK

The Hindu  

The AIADMK on Saturday wanted BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai to ensure that the “ill-gotten” properties of DMK leaders and their families — the details of which he released on Friday — were confiscated through the Central authorities. Responding to a question, D. Jayakumar, organisation secretary of the AIADMK and former Fisheries Minister, told journalists that Mr. Annamalai should …

Some more functionaries of the Tamil Nadu BJP cross over to AIADMK
1 year, 10 months ago

Some more functionaries of the Tamil Nadu BJP cross over to AIADMK

The Hindu  

March 07, 2023 10:45 pm | Updated March 08, 2023 01:43 pm IST - CHENNAI The switch-over of functionaries of the BJP Tamil Nadu unit to the AIADMK continued on Tuesday. Krishnan of the BJP intellectuals’ wing; Dileep Kannan of the IT wing; Ammu alias Jothi of the OBC wing; and D. Vijay of the Tiruchi district unit joined the …

AIADMK alleges model code violation by CM Stalin during Erode East bypoll
1 year, 10 months ago

AIADMK alleges model code violation by CM Stalin during Erode East bypoll

India Today  

The AIADMK on Tuesday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India and Chief Electoral Officer of Tamil Nadu alleging “violation of model code of conduct and indulgence in electoral malpractices” by Chief Minister MK Stalin during the recently held bypoll to the Erode East assembly constituency. The complaint, which was filed by lawyer IS Inbadurai, stated that on …

‘We wonder if DMK has terrorist links…’: BJP leader on remarks against governor
2 years ago

‘We wonder if DMK has terrorist links…’: BJP leader on remarks against governor

Hindustan Times  

The BJP on Friday hit back at DMK leader Shivaji Krishnamoorthy over his controversial remark against Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi for deviating from the government-approved speech at the opening session of the legislative assembly. Tamil Nadu BJP unit vice president Narayana Thirupathy said the DMK leader have been using foul and filthy language for the last 60 years and …

DMK's Sivaji Krishnamurthy temporarily suspended for remarks against Guv RN Ravi
2 years ago

DMK's Sivaji Krishnamurthy temporarily suspended for remarks against Guv RN Ravi

India Today  

Following a complaint against DMK leader Sivaji Krishnamurthy over his remarks about Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, he has been temporarily suspended for violating party activities. DMK spokesperson Sivaji Krishnamurthy stoked controversy after he had said that “we will send a terrorist to shoot and kill” the Tamil Nadu Governor. This feud also includes Governor Ravi skipping references to the …

Amid calls for recalling Governor Ravi, Tamil Nadu govt apprises President
2 years ago

Amid calls for recalling Governor Ravi, Tamil Nadu govt apprises President

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Chennai: Amidst the intense tussle between the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu and Governor R N Ravi, the state government on Thursday apprised President Droupadi Murmu over the issue and submitted a memorandum, the content of which was not disclosed immediately. DMK Parliamentary Party leader T R Baalu told reporters in New Delhi that Tamil Nadu Law Minister S …

DMK, allied parties boycott Governor Ravi's pongal event amid row
2 years ago

DMK, allied parties boycott Governor Ravi's pongal event amid row

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's DMK and other allied parties skipped Governor RN Ravi's pongal event in Chennai amid the Tamil Nadu vs Thamizhagam row. READ | Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi walks out of Assembly after tussle with CM Stalin over speech row The ruling DMK, which had then accused the Governor of pushing the agenda of the …

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