Erode (East) bypoll 2025: NTK candidate accuses DMK of threatening booth agents
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Erode (East) bypoll 2025: NTK candidate accuses DMK of threatening booth agents

The Hindu  

Naam Tamilar Katchi candidate M.K. Seethalakshmi on Wednesday accused the DMK of threatening her booth agents, resulting in 30% of them being absent during polling. Addressing the media, she stated that booth agents had been tirelessly working for the past week to ensure higher voter turnout. She alleged that NTK agents were intimidated as part of the DMK’s corrupt and unethical political practices. Expressing her frustration, she stated that both the AIADMK and BJP had boycotted the election due to the DMK’s unlawful activities.

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DMK is our only enemy, says Palaniswami
3 weeks ago

DMK is our only enemy, says Palaniswami

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami said here on Tuesday that the DMK was the only enemy of his party. On reports that the AIADMK was holding talks with the BJP for an alliance in the 2026 Assembly election, he said his party was ready to defeat the DMK, and this was its primary aim. We released the election manifesto …

Tamil Nadu police summons regional party chief Seeman for 'throw a bomb' remark
1 month, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu police summons regional party chief Seeman for 'throw a bomb' remark

India Today  

Tamil Nadu’s Erode police have issued a summons to Naam Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator Seeman, asking him to appear for questioning on February 20 regarding a controversial remark he made during his campaign. The remark, in which Seeman allegedly said he would "throw a bomb" in retaliation if supporters of Periyar hurled onions at him, has led to a police …

DMK goes for major organizational revamp
1 month, 1 week ago

DMK goes for major organizational revamp

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: In an unprecedented revamp of the organizational structure, the DMK appointed youth and leaders who came from other parties as district secretaries, whose composition has been made diverse through the inclusion of Dalits, Muslims and people from all communities. As a traditional party, the DMK of yore would have just one district unit with a secretary in every revenue …

Erode bypoll: DMK secures big lead over NTK in election AIADMK, BJP boycotted – Firstpost
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Erode bypoll: DMK secures big lead over NTK in election AIADMK, BJP boycotted – Firstpost

Firstpost  

According to local media sources, the ruling party of DMK may have benefitted from BJP’s and AIADMK’s boycott. The main contest here is between the DMK’s VC Chandirakumar and the Tamil nationalist party Naam Tamizhar Katchi’s M K Seethalakshmi. Voting here was held on February 5 with a turnout of about 68 per cent even as some major political parties …

Erode East Assembly Bypoll Result: VC Chandirakumar Vs MK Seethalakshmi
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Erode East Assembly Bypoll Result: VC Chandirakumar Vs MK Seethalakshmi

ABP News  

Erode East By Election Result 2025: As the counting of votes started on Saturday, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate VC Chandhirakumar established a lead in the Erode East by-election, according to early trends reported at 10 AM. By the end of round 2, DMK's VC Chandhirakumar secured 18, 873 votes and Naam Tamizhar Katchi candidate MK Seethalakshmi secured 2,234. Chandhirakumar …

Erode East bypoll: 64.02 per cent voter turnout recorded till 5 pm as polling concludes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Erode East bypoll: 64.02 per cent voter turnout recorded till 5 pm as polling concludes

India TV News  

Voting for a bypoll to the Tamil Nadu's Erode East Assembly constituency comes to an end with the seat recording a turnout of 64.02 per cent. Stalin accuses AIADMK, BJP of instigating 'political fringes' Earlier on Sunday, DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin accused the AIADMK and BJP of waging an "indirect war" against his party …

AIADMK, BJP lack strength to face Erode East DMK candidate Chandhirakumar: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AIADMK, BJP lack strength to face Erode East DMK candidate Chandhirakumar: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

The Hindu  

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday, alleged that the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the Bharatiya Janata Party had boycotted the February 5 by-election to Erode East Assembly constituency because they did not have the strength to fight the DMK candidate and face the people in the constituency. Erode bypoll 2025 …

Subdued campaign as parties focus on direct voter engagement - The Hindu
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Subdued campaign as parties focus on direct voter engagement - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Drum beaters, blaring music aimed at grabbing the attention of voters, and the throngs of supporters accompanying candidates – elements typical of a poll campaign – were notably absent in the run-up to the February 5 byelection for the Erode Assembly Constituency. Seethalakshmi, supported by a small cadre, has garnered support while the party’s chief coordinator Seeman conducts public meetings. …

Erode (East) bypoll 2025 | Seeman slams DMK for betraying Tamils
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Erode (East) bypoll 2025 | Seeman slams DMK for betraying Tamils

The Hindu  

“When Tamil people were massacred in Sri Lanka, the DMK remained silent. The DMK and former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi have committed numerous betrayals against the Tamil people and the Tamil nation,” alleged Naam Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator Seeman here on Monday. Seethalakshmi in the Erode Assembly byelection, he said, “It was due to our inability to tolerate these betrayals …

Erode (East) bypoll 2025 | DMK was silent when Centre usurped State’s rights, says Seeman
2 months ago

Erode (East) bypoll 2025 | DMK was silent when Centre usurped State’s rights, says Seeman

The Hindu  

Naam Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator Seeman on Saturday criticised the DMK for remaining silent when the Union Government repeatedly usurped the State’s rights. Seethalakshmi in the Erode Assembly byelection, he accused the DMK of failing to protect people’s rights, particularly in education, which should have remained in the State list. “When the Union Government transferred ‘education’ from State list to …

About 2,000 Naam Tamizhar Katchi leaders and workers join DMK
2 months ago

About 2,000 Naam Tamizhar Katchi leaders and workers join DMK

Hindustan Times  

Around 2,000 functionaries from S Seeman‘s Naam Tamizhar Katchi party joined the ruling DMK on Friday in presence of party president and chief minister MK Stalin. Seeman’s sudden provocative statements earlier this month about Dravidian movement founder EV Ramasamy led to dissent within his own party – a reason they said was in the decision to leave NTK and join …

Erode (East) bypoll 2025 | Two cases registered against NTK candidate and functionaries for campaigning without permission
2 months ago

Erode (East) bypoll 2025 | Two cases registered against NTK candidate and functionaries for campaigning without permission

The Hindu  

The Erode district police have registered two cases against Naam Tamilar Katchi candidate M.K. Seethalakshmi and 11 party functionaries for campaigning in Erode Assembly constituency without the permission of election officials. Similarly, the candidate, along with four others, conducted a door-to-door campaign at Jeeva Nagar, following which the Karungalpalayam police registered a case against the five persons. The candidate told …

Tamil Nadu: DMK, NTK Set for Erode East By-elections
2 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu: DMK, NTK Set for Erode East By-elections

Deccan Chronicle  

While the DMK has already started its campaign, highlighting the ruling party’s achievements, and Chandrakumar had even visited many wards in the constituency, NTK chief coordinator Seeman is expected to launch his high wattage electioneering on Monday. The DMK, stressing on its social justice plank, has explained through a statement that the 3 per cent internal reservation for Arunthathiyars within …

Erode (East) bypoll 2025 | 55 nominations accepted, three rejected
2 months, 1 week ago

Erode (East) bypoll 2025 | 55 nominations accepted, three rejected

The Hindu  

A total of 55 nominations were accepted, while three were rejected after scrutiny for the byelection to the Erode Assembly constituency, scheduled for February 5. Mr. Manish told the media that the nominations of each of the substitute candidates for the DMK and Naam Tamilar Katchi, as well as one nomination from an independent candidate, were rejected. In response to …

How a Tamil nationalist party is upping the stakes in Erode East bypoll
2 months, 1 week ago

How a Tamil nationalist party is upping the stakes in Erode East bypoll

India Today  

The Tamil nationalist Naam Tamizhar Katchi, the only political party in the race against the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam for the February 5 Erode East assembly bypoll in Tamil Nadu, is determined to make a fight of it. Both the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and BJP are boycotting the by-election, perhaps the last one before the assembly elections …

Vijay’s TVK boycotts Erode East bypoll; two-corner battle between DMK, NTK
2 months, 1 week ago

Vijay’s TVK boycotts Erode East bypoll; two-corner battle between DMK, NTK

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: New political entrant actor Vijay announced on Friday that his party, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam will neither contest in the assembly by-election to Erode East, scheduled to be held on February 5, nor support others. The development came days after Tamil Nadu’s opposition parties All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Bharatiya Janata Party -led National Democratic Alliance boycotted the …

Erode East Byelection 2025: BJP, AIADMK, TVK boycott leaves DMK unopposed
2 months, 1 week ago

Erode East Byelection 2025: BJP, AIADMK, TVK boycott leaves DMK unopposed

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 17, 2025 17:45 IST - 6 MINS READ A third byelection in under four years, a boycott by almost the entire opposition political parties from contesting, and a nuanced re-drawing of electoral understanding among allies—all these make the Erode East byelection, to be held on February 5, 2025, a notable one on multiple counts. Annamalai claimed that …

Erode (East) bypoll: DMK, NTK candidates file nominations
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2 months, 1 week ago

Erode (East) bypoll: DMK, NTK candidates file nominations

The Hindu  

The ruling DMK candidate V.C. The DMK’s Rajya Sabha MP Anthiyur P. Selvaraj, executive committee member Kumarasamy, district deputy secretary Senthil Kumar, and Elangovan’s son E. Sanjay Sampath participated in the procession. Mr. Chandhirakumar said he would ensure that the initiatives of the two late legislators would continue to be implemented in the constituency. When asked about NTK candidate Ms. …

Tamil actor-politician Vijay's party joins list of Erode East bypoll boycotters
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2 months, 1 week ago

Tamil actor-politician Vijay's party joins list of Erode East bypoll boycotters

India Today  

Actor-politician Vijay’s Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam has also jumped onto the boycott bandwagon for the upcoming Erode East assembly seat by-election, as several major political parties, including the AIADMK, BJP, and DMDK, announced their boycott of the election. TVK General Secretary N Anand remarked, “History has shown that the ruling governments in Tamil Nadu, without following democratic norms, have used their …

Campaign in Erode East Yet to Pick up Momentum
2 months, 1 week ago

Campaign in Erode East Yet to Pick up Momentum

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Campaign for the February 5 Erode East by-election is yet to pick up momentum as the candidates representing registered active political parties, the DMK and the Naam Tamilar Katchi, are gearing up to file the nominations only on Friday before launching an acrimonious attack against each other. Though the Assembly by-election is inconsequential – whoever wins, the overall political …

NTK to Put in Its Best in Erode East Against DMK
2 months, 1 week ago

NTK to Put in Its Best in Erode East Against DMK

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: With the Naam Tamizhar Katchi alone nominating a candidate, M K Seethalakshmi, for the Erode East by-election on February 5 to take on the ruling DMK that had named V C Chandrakumar, a local leader who had won the seat in 2011 as a candidate of the DMDK, the hustings have lost their lustre though it could be the …

Erode (East) bypoll 2025 | DMK begins election campaign
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2 months, 1 week ago

Erode (East) bypoll 2025 | DMK begins election campaign

The Hindu  

With major political parties boycotting the bypoll to the Erode Assembly constituency, the stage is set for a two-cornered contest between the DMK and Naam Tamilar Katchi. The ruling party kickstarted the election campaign by highlighting the government’s accomplishments over the past four years. They conducted a door-to-door campaign seeking votes for the ‘rising sun’ symbol and distributed pamphlets containing …

DMK to Have a Walkover in Erode East
2 months, 1 week ago

DMK to Have a Walkover in Erode East

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The by-election to the Erode East Assembly constituency on February 5 is likely to see the DMK having a walkover as all the major political rivals have announced a boycott of the elections to express their protest over the DMK’s anticipated malpractices with only the Naam Tamilar Katchi of Seeman expected to remain in the fray. However, it is …

Erode (East) bypoll 2025 | DMK confident of victory with over one lakh vote margin
2 months, 1 week ago

Erode (East) bypoll 2025 | DMK confident of victory with over one lakh vote margin

The Hindu  

Erode Assembly byelection DMK candidate V.C. Chandhirakumar expressed confidence in securing a victory with a margin of one lakh votes. He emphasised that the DMK’s campaign strategies and welfare schemes introduced by the State government such as the women’s rights grant scheme and the free travel for women, had reached the people effectively and would play a significant role in …

Tamil Nadu: Opposition parties AIADMK, DMDK boycott Erode Assembly bypoll, accuse DMK of threatening voters
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: Opposition parties AIADMK, DMDK boycott Erode Assembly bypoll, accuse DMK of threatening voters

India TV News  

Ahead of the bypoll for Tamil Nadu's Erode Assembly seat, the opposition parties, AIADMK and its ally DMDK on Saturday announced to boycott of the elections. In his post from the AIADMK handle, he said, "In the upcoming Erode Assembly Constituency by-election, because the ministers and DMK-people will abuse the power of the incompetent Vidya DMK's Stalin model government; Because …

Tamil Nadu opposition parties boycott Erode bypoll, accuse DMK of intimidation
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu opposition parties boycott Erode bypoll, accuse DMK of intimidation

India Today  

The trend of boycotting bypolls in Tamil Nadu continues as two opposition parties, AIADMK and DMDK, announced on Saturday their decision to skip the upcoming Erode East byelection, scheduled for February 5, alleging intimidation by Chief Minister MK Stalin-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami was the first to declare the boycott, followed by DMDK General Secretary …

AIADMK district secretaries to meet on January 11
2 months, 2 weeks ago

AIADMK district secretaries to meet on January 11

The Hindu  

With the Election Commission deciding to hold by-election to the Erode assembly constituency next month, the AIADMK’s district units’ secretaries are going to meet on January 11 at their party headquarters here. The release did not mention the purpose for the scheduled meeting, even though it was issued to the media a few hours after the EC’s announcement Since the …

DMK stages demonstration condemning Governor’s action
2 months, 2 weeks ago

DMK stages demonstration condemning Governor’s action

The Hindu  

Condemning Governor R. N. Ravi’s actions in the State Assembly on Monday and blaming the AIADMK and the BJP for supporting him, DMK cadre staged a demonstration here on Tuesday. Party functionaries said the Governor had walked out from the Assembly for the second consecutive session and failed to fulfill his constitutional duties. Raising slogans, they said, “He humiliated Tamil …

Ambedkar row: DMK, allies protest across Tamil Nadu, demand Amit Shah's removal
3 months, 1 week ago

Ambedkar row: DMK, allies protest across Tamil Nadu, demand Amit Shah's removal

India Today  

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Thursday staged statewide protests in Tamil Nadu condemning Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar, demanding his removal from the Cabinet for at least six months. The protests, held across Tamil Nadu, featured DMK cadres holding portraits of Ambedkar while demanding Shah’s resignation. She captioned the image, “Jai Bhim!” Speaking to reporters, …

NTK turmoil, DMK luring renegades
3 months, 3 weeks ago

NTK turmoil, DMK luring renegades

New Indian Express  

TIRUCHY: The recent churning within the Naam Tamilar Katchi, wherein several functionaries, calling out its chief coordinator Seeman’s “autocratic” attitude, have called it quits, now has the ruling DMK and its ally, the Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi, rallying behind them in a bid to induct them into their fold. While several NTK functionaries have severed ties with the party in the …

NTK candidate of Chennai Central constituency held for protesting inside booth
11 months ago

NTK candidate of Chennai Central constituency held for protesting inside booth

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Naam Tamilar Katchi candidate of Chennai Central constituency was detained and released with a warning after he staged a protest inside one of the polling booths in Pallavan House claiming the light sensor in the EVM did not work when the button the corresponds to the NTK candidate was pressed. At Alwarpet, a tussle broke out between DMK …

BJP, AIADMK protest alleging DMK cadre indulged in booth capturing
11 months ago

BJP, AIADMK protest alleging DMK cadre indulged in booth capturing

The Hindu  

The cadres of BJP and AIADMK on Friday resorted to a protest alleging that the DMK cadre had indulged in booth capturing at a polling booth at ICDS Centre, Ganapathy Colony, Alwarpet while polling was coming to a close in the evening. Tension prevailed following the cadres of two parties and their leaders exchanged heated arguments with police personnel and …

DMK files complaints with ECI alleging model code violation by BJP
11 months, 1 week ago

DMK files complaints with ECI alleging model code violation by BJP

The Hindu  

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has submitted two complaints to the Chief Electoral Officer, Tamil Nadu and Election Commission of India against Bharatiya Janata Party, alleging electoral malpractice and violation of model code of conduct. In his complaint to CEO Satyabrata Sahoo, DMK’s organisation secretary, R.S.Bharathi said BJP’s campaign poster was published in a leading English daily newspaper without precertification details …

AIADMK, BJP Hurl Charges Against DMK
11 months, 1 week ago

AIADMK, BJP Hurl Charges Against DMK

Deccan Chronicle  

The lawyers wing state secretary of the AIADMK, I S Inbadurai, told media persons at the Secretariat after submitting a complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer on Friday that detaining voters in the ‘pattis’ would facilitate the bribing of voters as they would be gathered in particular places. Though the setting up of the ‘pattis’ was against election rules, the …

Lies about Kani: DMK files plaint against NTK
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Lies about Kani: DMK files plaint against NTK

New Indian Express  

THOOTHUKUDI: Alleging that lies are being spread about Thoothukudi DMK candidate and incumbent MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi and other senior party leaders, the DMK’s women’s wing lodged a complaint with the chief electoral officer of Tamil Nadu against YouTube channel ‘Raavanaa’ and NTK’s Mayiladuthurai candidate P Kaliyammal. As per the complaint of state social media coordinator of DMK women’s wing Dr …

AIADMK exerted pressure on DMK to implement women’s basic income scheme: Edappadi K. Palaniswami
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AIADMK exerted pressure on DMK to implement women’s basic income scheme: Edappadi K. Palaniswami

The Hindu  

Taking credit for the implementation of the Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme that provides financial assistance of ₹1,000 per month to women heads of families, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, said that it was only after his party had exerted continuous pressure on the DMK government that the scheme mplemented in the State, 27 months …

NTK coordinator Seeman campaigns in Thoothukudi; takes a dig at both the DMK and AIADMK for being anti-people
11 months, 3 weeks ago

NTK coordinator Seeman campaigns in Thoothukudi; takes a dig at both the DMK and AIADMK for being anti-people

The Hindu  

Naam Tamilar Katchi’s co-ordinator S. Seeman as part of his election campaign spoke at a rally on Saturday seeking votes for Thoothukudi candidate J. Rowena Ruth Jane. Mr. Seeman who spoke about the police firing during the anti-Sterlite protest in the district, said, it was very saddening to see people voting for the same parties who were responsible for the …

DMK is not safeguarding minority rights, says Seeman
11 months, 3 weeks ago

DMK is not safeguarding minority rights, says Seeman

New Indian Express  

TIRUNELVELI/KANNIYAKUMARI: The Muslims are wrong in believing that the DMK has been safeguarding their rights in the state, said Naam Tamilar Katchi chief Seeman here in Melapalayam on Thursday. Addressing a public meeting organised to canvass voters for his party's Tirunelveli candidate B Sathya, Seeman pointed out that a college, administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, in …

NTK members assault regional outfit’s candidate
11 months, 3 weeks ago

NTK members assault regional outfit’s candidate

New Indian Express  

KRISHNAGIRI: M Arumugam, the candidate of the little-known Bharatiya Praja Aikyata Party, which has been allotted the sugarcane and farmer symbol that was till now held by Naam Tamilar Katchi, was assaulted allegedly by NTK cadres in Krishnagiri on Thursday afternoon. The gang even threatened to kill me.” The 51-year-old was returning after attending the scrutiny of the nomination papers …

DMK, AIADMK interview aspiring Lok Sabha poll candidates
1 year 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 …

BJP, TN’s Enduring Political Bugbear
1 year, 1 month ago

BJP, TN’s Enduring Political Bugbear

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: ‘A Secret Pact with the BJP.’ This is the precise charge that both the leading political parties in the State, the DMK and AIADMK, trade against each other in a bid to win over the peoples’ goodwill in the context of the approaching Lok Sabha, thus making the BJP the common political bogeyman in the State and portraying it …

DMK anticipates tough fight from BJP in polls
1 year, 7 months ago

DMK anticipates tough fight from BJP in polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Gearing itself up for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the DMK anticipates a tough resistance for the BJP and not from its traditional rival, the AIADMK, as it was evident from the speech of party president M K Stalin at the district secretaries meeting on Saturday. Addressing the district secretaries and all top leaders of the DMK through video …

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

Erode (East) bypoll | Result reflects money power against democracy, large-scale poll code violations: G K Vasan
2 years ago

Erode (East) bypoll | Result reflects money power against democracy, large-scale poll code violations: G K Vasan

The Hindu  

The Erode byelection result reflected a gross violation of the poll code by the DMK and its allies, alleged G.K. Vasan, president of the Tamil Maanila Congress in Coimbatore on Friday. Mr. Vasan said the result revealed a triumph of money power against democracy, and the high victory margin reflected this. Despite large-scale poll code violations, the AIADMK has managed …

‘Murder of democracy’: AIADMK on alleged violation of poll code by DMK in Erode
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Murder of democracy’: AIADMK on alleged violation of poll code by DMK in Erode

Hindustan Times  

AIADMK interim general secretary K Palaniswami on Friday accused the ruling DMK of 'murdering democracy' by 'violating' the model code of conduct in the Erode East Assembly segment ahead of the by-election on February 27. Erode East bypoll: AIADMK interim general secretary K Palaniswami. Congress leader E V K S Elangovan is pitted against AIADMK's K S Thennarasu while actor …

'Murder of democracy,' says Palaniswami on alleged violation of poll code by DMK in Erode East seat
2 years, 1 month ago

'Murder of democracy,' says Palaniswami on alleged violation of poll code by DMK in Erode East seat

India Today  

AIADMK interim general secretary K Palaniswami on Friday accused the ruling DMK of 'murdering democracy' by 'violating' the model code of conduct in the Erode East Assembly segment ahead of the by-election on February 27. He further alleged that voters were confined by DMK workers and provided food, which is a violation of the poll code. Congress leader E V …

Erode (East) bypoll | Naam Tamilar Katchi condemns detention of 40 cadre by police
2 years, 1 month ago

Erode (East) bypoll | Naam Tamilar Katchi condemns detention of 40 cadre by police

The Hindu  

Claiming that the Erode police arrested 40 Naam Tamilar Katchi cadre who were campaigning at road junctions, party candidate Menaka Navaneethan and cadre lodged a complaint in this regard with the Returning Officer for the Erode Assembly constituency and Corporation Commissioner K. Sivakumar, on Friday. Cadre were found standing on roads with placards garnering support for their symbol, ‘sugarcane farmer’, …

Erode (East) bypoll | Afraid of defeat, AIADMK makes charges of malpractice: Alagiri
2 years, 1 month ago

Erode (East) bypoll | Afraid of defeat, AIADMK makes charges of malpractice: Alagiri

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K.S. Alagiri on Friday, February 17, 2023 brushed aside the AIADMK’s charges of rampant bribing of voters in Erode Assembly constituency. Speaking to reporters here, Mr. Alagiri said the AIADMK’s inability to mobilise crowds in Erode, a traditional stronghold of the party, foretold the victory of the Congress-DMK alliance. Asked why the DMK had deployed …

Erode (East) bypoll | Constituency completely under control of DMK: C.Ve. Shanmugam
2 years, 1 month ago

Erode (East) bypoll | Constituency completely under control of DMK: C.Ve. Shanmugam

The Hindu  

Former AIADMK Minister and Rajya Sabha member C.Ve. Addressing the media, Mr. Shanmugam said that the electoral roll carries the names of 40,000 ineligible voters. “But our democratic right is curtailed here,” he said and added, “Only the DMK can meet voters and seek votes.” He claimed that the DMK had erected temporary sheds at all the booth areas and …

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