What the Tamil Nadu electoral map looks like
8 months, 3 weeks ago

What the Tamil Nadu electoral map looks like

The Hindu  

A spirited and colourful campaign for the Lok Sabha polls has come to an end in Tamil Nadu. In the meantime, how does the electoral landscape of Tamil Nadu look like? If you look at the Tamil Nadu parliamentary constituency map, which has 39 parliamentary constituencies, you will fine Theni will stand out as it was the only seat won by the AIADMK-led NDA in 2019. For instance, the DMK is stronger in Chennai and northern Tamil Nadu. The AIADMK at one point had greater influence in the southern region and certain delta districts as the Mukkalathors backed it.

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Tamil Nadu politics: Next generation and the marathon for power
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu politics: Next generation and the marathon for power

Hindustan Times  

Is Tamil Nadu politics moving into a phase of transition with the entry of the generation next in the forefront? Tamil Nadu politics: Next generation and the marathon for power There are yet important and influential leaders with age and experience on their side who need to be acknowledged and reckoned such as Kanimozhi of the DMK and Thol Thirumavalavan …

Lok Sabha poll outcome fans rumblings in Tamil Nadu BJP
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha poll outcome fans rumblings in Tamil Nadu BJP

Hindustan Times  

Chennai Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai during the Delhi Tamil Sangamam organised by Delhi BJP, in New Delhi, Sunday, May 5, 2024. The results of the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections seem to have triggered infighting in the Bharatiya Janata Party ’s Tamil Nadu unit, with the emergence of several groups supporting K Annamalai, Tamilisai Soundararajan, L Murugan or …

TN Election Results 2024: Full list of winners in Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha polls as counting ends
7 months ago

TN Election Results 2024: Full list of winners in Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha polls as counting ends

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu Election Results 2024: The counting of votes is underway in Tamil Nadu for the Lok Sabha polls conducted in the state in a single phase on April 19 to elect 39 members in the Parliament. Among key constituencies are Coimbatore, where DMK's Ganapathy Rajkumar is leading; Thoothukudi where DMK's Kanimozhi is leading; Chennai Central where DMK's Dayanidhi Maran …

Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Results 2024 highlights: DMK alliance makes a clean sweep of 39/39
7 months ago

Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Results 2024 highlights: DMK alliance makes a clean sweep of 39/39

The Hindu  

Polling in Tamil Nadu took place in the first phase of the Lok Sabha election, scheduled on April 19, when all 39 of the State’s constituencies voted. Competition in the State is between the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, with Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leading the bloc in Tamil Nadu, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam -led alliance and the …

‘We Are The Only Party Which Has Presence In Every State’: Piyush Goyal On ‘400 Paar’ And South Outlook
7 months, 4 weeks ago

‘We Are The Only Party Which Has Presence In Every State’: Piyush Goyal On ‘400 Paar’ And South Outlook

News 18  

With the three phases of Lok Sabha Election over and the fourth one to take place in less than 24 hours, Union minister Piyush Goyal, who has handled several portfolios such as commerce and industry, railways, finance, consumer affairs, food and public distribution, and is set to contest the polls from Mumbai North seat, in an exclusive interview to Network18 …

First step: on the general election, the BJP’s southern push
8 months, 3 weeks ago

First step: on the general election, the BJP’s southern push

The Hindu  

Around 62.3% of 16.63 crore voters turned up at polling booths across 21 States and Union Territories on Friday in the first phase of the election to form the 18th Lok Sabha. All 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu went to the polls in the first phase of the general election, preceded by the most ambitious push by the …

Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha elections 2024 updates: 63.2% votes polled till 5 p.m.
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha elections 2024 updates: 63.2% votes polled till 5 p.m.

The Hindu  

Polling ended in all the 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu on April 19 in the first phase of the 2024 general elections as the BJP’s ambition to emerge as a force challenging Dravidian parties in the State was tested. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the State multiple times during election campaigns, as the BJP sought a foothold in …

Watch | Tamil Nadu’s electoral landscape | Explained
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch | Tamil Nadu’s electoral landscape | Explained

The Hindu  

A spirited and colourful campaign for the Lok Sabha polls has ended in Tamil Nadu. In the Lok Sabha polls of 2019, the DMK swept 38 of the 39 seats, with Theni the lone seat going to the AIADMK in southern Tamil Nadu. What does the electoral landscape look like in Tamil Nadu? Note: This video was produced as part …

Political carnival, fest of democracy
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Political carnival, fest of democracy

Hindustan Times  

The world’s largest festival of electoral democracy begins today. Today, 1,625 candidates are seeking a mandate from 102 constituencies across 21 states: Among the big states, Tamil Nadu will elect all its 39 MPs in this phase. REUTERS/Amit Dave At stake is a third consecutive term for the BJP and the legacy of its mascot, Narendra Modi, who is seeking …

T.N. gets ready to vote on April 19; polling from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
8 months, 3 weeks ago

T.N. gets ready to vote on April 19; polling from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Hindu  

Polling for the Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu and the bypoll to the Vilavancode Assembly constituency is set to commence at 7 a.m. on April 19, with over 3.32 lakh polling personnel deployed across the State. Of the 68,321 polling stations across Tamil Nadu, 8,050 have been identified as ‘vulnerable’ and another 181 have been marked as ‘critical’. Security …

It’s curtains for the intense campaign in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
8 months, 3 weeks ago

It’s curtains for the intense campaign in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

The Hindu  

After a month-long intense canvassing by multiple political players, for 39 Lok Sabha constituencies in Tamil Nadu and one in Puducherry, the campaign came to a close on Wednesday evening. Among the known faces in the fray are: Tamilisai Soundararajan and Pon Radhakrishnan, both belonging to the BJP; Karti Chidambaram and S. Jothimani of the Congress; Kanimozhi Karunanidhi and Dayanidhi …

Lok Sabha polls | In Tamil Nadu, BJP is a keyboard warrior: Dayanidhi Maran
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls | In Tamil Nadu, BJP is a keyboard warrior: Dayanidhi Maran

The Hindu  

DMK leader and Chennai Central Lok Sabha constituency candidate Dayanidhi Maran says the clear objective of the INDIA bloc is to ensure Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not get another term. He says the DMK-led alliance would sweep the Lok Sabha polls winning all 40 seats in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. I don’t find it so because my leader said …

Lok Sabha polls | Modi’s Chennai roadshow – yet another reflection of the BJP’s ‘southern push’
9 months ago

Lok Sabha polls | Modi’s Chennai roadshow – yet another reflection of the BJP’s ‘southern push’

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Tamil Nadu on April 9 and April 10 to drum up support for his party in the Lok Sabha election has only reinforced the perception that the BJP is devoting greater amount of time and energy this time to make inroads into the southern State than in the past. This could be evident …

A tale of three fronts in Tamil Nadu
9 months ago

A tale of three fronts in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

One constant feature of Tamil Nadu politics is that there is no dearth of excitement and, at times, even sensationalism. The indications of the State headed towards at least a three-cornered contest were evident even in late September when the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the principal Opposition party, walked out of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance and announced …

Lok Sabha polls 2024 in Tamil Nadu | Constituency watch
9 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha polls 2024 in Tamil Nadu | Constituency watch

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu is among the 22 States and Union Territories that will elect members to the 19th Lok Sabha in a single phase of polling on April 19, 2024. A total of 21 incumbents belonging to the INDIA bloc have been renominated across Tamil Nadu. It is a direct face-off among the DMK, AIADMK and BJP candidates in 10 constituencies …

Watch | Lok Sabha polls 2024 | 5 key constituencies to watch out for in Tamil Nadu
9 months, 1 week ago

Watch | Lok Sabha polls 2024 | 5 key constituencies to watch out for in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Intense campaigning is on for the Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu. With political parties announcing their candidates for all 39 Lok Sabha seats from Tamil Nadu, a clear picture has emerged about constituencies that will witness the big battles. In the INDIA bloc, the DMK is fielding candidates in 22 seats in its symbol, followed by the Congress which …

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Will BJP make a mark in Dravida land Tamil Nadu?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Will BJP make a mark in Dravida land Tamil Nadu?

New Indian Express  

The AIADMK is contesting 32 seats while the remaining seven seats have been allotted to allies DMDK, PT and SDPI. 'Contest between DMK and AIADMK' Although, widely seen as a three-cornered contest, former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami and DMK’s Kanimozhi will have us believe that the contest is between the DMK and the …

Chennai South Lok Sabha Elections 2024: DMK stronghold set to witness triangular face-off
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Chennai South Lok Sabha Elections 2024: DMK stronghold set to witness triangular face-off

India TV News  

Chennai South Lok Sabha Election 2024: Chennai South is one of the Lok Sabha constituencies in Tamil Nadu. In the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, the ruling DMK, AIADMK, and BJP are poised for a fierce battle, with two prominent women leaders and a former MP vying for victory. DMK Vs AIADMK Vs BJP Incumbent DMK MP Tamizhachi Thangapandian will face-off …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Where do the poll alliances stand in Tamil Nadu? | Watch
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Where do the poll alliances stand in Tamil Nadu? | Watch

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu is bustling with election activity. There is the DMK-led INDIA bloc; the AIADMK alliance; the BJP-led NDA; and director Seeman’s Naam Tamilar Kaatchi that will be contesting all alone in the 40 constituencies. The Naam Tamilar Kaatchi has grown organically over the years, but it could play spoilsport perhaps by improving its vote share but is nowhere close …

BJP announces 9 Lok Sabha candidates for Tamil Nadu, Annamalai to contest from Coimbatore
9 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP announces 9 Lok Sabha candidates for Tamil Nadu, Annamalai to contest from Coimbatore

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday announced nine Lok Sabha candidates for Tamil Nadu. The BJP also decided to give tickets to AC Shanmugam, the Puthiya Needhi Katchi chief, from Vellore and also the sitting MP TR Paarivendhar from the Perambalur Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu on its symbol. Paarivendhar contested on MK Stalin-led Dravida …

TN's western region is the cynosure of all political fronts
10 months, 1 week ago

TN's western region is the cynosure of all political fronts

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The BJP’s decision to wrap up the ‘En Mann, En Makkal’ yatra at Palladam in Tiruppur district and not in the State capital by bringing the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the public, which was more of a campaign for the next Lok Sabha elections, is just one of the indications of the western districts of the state …

Tamil Nadu remains an impregnable Dravidian territory in electoral politics
3 years, 7 months ago

Tamil Nadu remains an impregnable Dravidian territory in electoral politics

The Hindu  

In the last four decades, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munetra Kazhagam have been the main contestants in Tamil Nadu elections. In the contests between the alliance partners of both these parties, the DMK’s alliance partners won 12 out of 13 seats with a 46 per cent vote share, while the remaining seat went to …

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls | Poll campaign ends in southern districts
3 years, 9 months ago

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls | Poll campaign ends in southern districts

The Hindu  

The high voltage poll campaign in many southern districts came to an end at 7 p.m. on Sunday. During the campaign, leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, AICC former president Rahul Gandhi, Central leaders and regional heads led by AIADMK coordinator Panneerselvam, co-coordinator Edappadi K Palaniswami, DMK president M K Stalin, MNM leader Kamal Hassan, Naam Tamilar Katchi leader Seeman, …

Tamil Nadu Elections: Decoding BJP Strategy to Make a Saffron Mark on Dravidian Turf
3 years, 9 months ago

Tamil Nadu Elections: Decoding BJP Strategy to Make a Saffron Mark on Dravidian Turf

News 18  

The Tamil Nadu election in 2021 is being keenly watched not only because it is the first such state-level exercise after the demise of J Jayalalithaa of the ruling AIADMK and M Karunanidhi of the opposition DMK, but also because it puts to test the BJP’s ambition to gain political space on the hitherto-hostile Dravidian turf, where the deaths of …

Which way for Dravidian politics in Tamil Nadu in 2021?
3 years, 9 months ago

Which way for Dravidian politics in Tamil Nadu in 2021?

Hindustan Times  

When Tamil Nadu votes to elect a new government on April 6, the elections will be happening in a huge void. The median victory margin, in terms of vote share, in the 2016 election in Tamil Nadu was 6.6%, the second lowest in Tamil Nadu since 1971, the earliest period for which data is available in the database maintained by …

Tamil Nadu assembly election to be held on April 6; all eyes on DMK, AIADMK
3 years, 10 months ago

Tamil Nadu assembly election to be held on April 6; all eyes on DMK, AIADMK

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission on Friday announced that election to the 234 seats of Tamil Nadu assembly will take place onApril 6. For the AIADMK’s Palaniswami, this is an equally formidable test,” said R Kannan, the biographer of former Tamil Nadu chief ministers MG Ramachandran and CN Annadurai and a political commentator. “The DMK has an edge as of now, but …

Post-poll survey: anti-incumbency against State govt. and Centre in Tamil Nadu
5 years, 7 months ago

Post-poll survey: anti-incumbency against State govt. and Centre in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

The electoral verdict in Tamil Nadu reinforces some past trends and also reflects the changing patterns in the politics of the State. Table 1: State and Central governments were almost equally unpopular, so a double anti incumbency Given the scale of the DMK-led alliance’s victory, two factors merit immediate attention. Table 3: Plurality of traditional AIADMK supporters were of the …

Tamil Nadu parliamentary and bypoll results live | Palaniswami govt gets numbers in Assembly; DMK-front sweeps Lok Sabha polls
5 years, 7 months ago

Tamil Nadu parliamentary and bypoll results live | Palaniswami govt gets numbers in Assembly; DMK-front sweeps Lok Sabha polls

The Hindu  

The ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu seemed to be on course to win a comfortable number of seats from the 22 Assembly segments where bypolls were held, signalling that K. Palaniswami can breathe easy and continue in the saddle for another two years. Here are the live updates: Assembly | 2.00 am, May 24 Party-wise results at 2.00 a.m. Tamil …

Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha 2019 Opinion Polls: Take them with not just a pinch but a sack full of salt
5 years, 8 months ago

Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha 2019 Opinion Polls: Take them with not just a pinch but a sack full of salt

Op India  

If you accept the numbers on face value, the opinion polls done by the “Political Pundits who sit in the Air Conditioning rooms” as PM Modi refers to them as, one would think that NDA is heading for a massive drubbing in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu is one state where the pollsters have ended with egg on their faces more …

Tamil Nadu: Lok Sabha elections in a single phase, check details here
5 years, 9 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Lok Sabha elections in a single phase, check details here

India TV News  

By-elections to 18 Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu would be held on April 18 along with the Lok Sabha polls, Chief Electoral Officer, Satyabrata Sahoo said on Sunday. Adequate EVMs, and VVPAT are in place for holding the bypolls and Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu, he said. The Lok Sabha and bypolls will be held on April 18 in …

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