DMK protests held in Krishnagiri
1 week ago

DMK protests held in Krishnagiri

The Hindu  

DMK cadres staged a protest demonstration condemning the walkout by Governor R.N. The protests led by the party cadres here near Anna statue slammed Governor Ravi for walking out on the State Assembly without delivering the Governor’s address. The protests were called by the party after the walkout by the governor for the second consecutive year without delivering the Governor’s address. The DMK’s protests foregrounded State rights, attack on federalism and the Unitary tendencies of the Union government with the Governor as its agent. However, the protest foregrounding the party’s unity was also marred by intra-party disputes high drama on the stage with former district secretary and ex-MLA T.Senguttuvan entering into an altercation with the party’s executive committee members, who objected to Senguttuvan taking over the microphone.

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T.N. government gives permission to DMK for protest, but denies it to Opposition parties: Tamilisai
1 week ago

T.N. government gives permission to DMK for protest, but denies it to Opposition parties: Tamilisai

The Hindu  

Stalin has not spoken about justice for the Anna University student in the sexual assault case. But, he has tweeted about Tamil Nadu Governor, said Bharatiya Janata Party leader Tamilisai Soundararajan in Coimbatore on Tuesday. She told presspersons that while there was no permission for protests by BJP women cadre in the sexual assault case, the DMK cadre was given …

DMK holds demonstrations against Governor Ravi in Tirunelveli
1 week ago

DMK holds demonstrations against Governor Ravi in Tirunelveli

The Hindu  

Ravi of demeaning Tamils, M.K. Stalin-led Tamil Nadu Government and Thamizhthaai Vaazhthu and disrupting the functioning of the State Government, the ruling DMK cadre staged a demonstration at Vannarpet here on Tuesday. The protestors accused Mr. Ravi of repeatedly attempting to push the BJP’s “hidden agenda” of paralysing the State Government and disrupting the functioning of the official machinery. Mayor …

'#GetOutRavi' posters pop up after Tamil Nadu Governor's National Anthem row
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1 week, 1 day ago

'#GetOutRavi' posters pop up after Tamil Nadu Governor's National Anthem row

India Today  

Posters calling for Governor RN Ravi’s removal appeared across Chennai, condemning his abrupt walkout from the Tamil Nadu Assembly. DMK’s organising secretary RS Bharathi condemned the Governor’s behavior as a violation of protocol and disrespectful to the assembly and the people of Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin joined the backlash, condemning the Governor’s refusal to deliver his …

‘Brazen disrespect’: Governor RN Ravi walks out of Tamil Nadu assembly for second year in a row
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1 week, 2 days ago

‘Brazen disrespect’: Governor RN Ravi walks out of Tamil Nadu assembly for second year in a row

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi alleged “disrespect” to the national anthem and the Constitution and walked out of the state assembly without reading his customary address on the first day of the winter session. In a post on X, the Raj Bhavan claimed that the governor made a “fervent appeal” to chief minister M K Stalin and speaker M …

DMK calls Governor RN Ravi's exit from Tamil Nadu Assembly 'drama', plans protest
1 week, 2 days ago

DMK calls Governor RN Ravi's exit from Tamil Nadu Assembly 'drama', plans protest

India Today  

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam criticised Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi for walking out of the State Assembly on the first session of the year without delivering his customary speech. A post by Raj Bhavan stated: “The Constitution of Bharat and the National Anthem were insulted in the Tamil Nadu Assembly today. Reacting to this, State Transport Minister SS Sivasankar accused …

Ambedkar row: DMK, allies protest across Tamil Nadu, demand Amit Shah's removal
3 weeks, 6 days 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, …

Regional Tamil party holds statewide protests after MK Stalin denies Adani-link
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Regional Tamil party holds statewide protests after MK Stalin denies Adani-link

India Today  

Regional party Pattali Makkal Katchi cadres staged protests across Tamil Nadu on Sunday, responding to Chief Minister MK Stalin’s dismissal of their party founder, S Ramadoss, over his recent allegations. S Ramadoss had claimed that Chief Minister MK Stalin and billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani had secretly met and demanded the Tamil Nadu government conduct an enquiry into a US report …

Tamil anthem: Governor RN Ravi faces stir on way to convocation
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil anthem: Governor RN Ravi faces stir on way to convocation

New Indian Express  

DINDIGUL: Governor RN Ravi participated in the 31st convocation of the Mother Teresa Women’s University in Kodaikanal in Dindigul district on Wednesday. According to a press release, the governor, also the chancellor of the university, presided over the ceremony and delivered the presidential address. Meanwhile, police said that DVK cadres protested against the governor claiming that the top representative of …

DMK student wing condemns T.N. Governor R.N. Ravi’s remarks on State Board syllabus
4 months, 1 week ago

DMK student wing condemns T.N. Governor R.N. Ravi’s remarks on State Board syllabus

The Hindu  

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s student wing on Friday condemned the observations made by Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi that the State Board syllabus in government schools was “uncompetitive and below par.” In a meeting, the members of the student wing resolved to stage protests with the permission of DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. The meeting also adopted resolutions condemning …

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 Ruling Coalition Boycotts Governor’s R-Day Tea Party
5 months ago

Tamil Nadu Ruling Coalition Boycotts Governor’s R-Day Tea Party

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The entire ruling coalition in Tamil Nadu will give a miss to the tea party hosted by Governor R N Ravi at the Raj Bhavan on the occasion of Independence Day with the DMK, too, announcing its decision to boycott the event joining hands with the rest of its allies. The DMK’s allies, the Congress, the CPI, the CPM, …

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 …

Tamil Nadu: DMK Calls Statewide Protest Against Union Budget
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: DMK Calls Statewide Protest Against Union Budget

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai:Intensifying its protest against the ‘step-motherly treatment’ meted out to Tamil Nadu in the Union Budget, the DMK called for a state-wide agitation on Friday, July 27, at 10 am with party cadre gathering in large numbers at all the district headquarters towns to register their anger against the ‘fascist BJP government’ for victimizing the State. While a Union Budget …

Kallakurichi hooch tragedy: Edappadi Palaniswami leads AIADMK MLAs’ hunger strike against DMK government
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kallakurichi hooch tragedy: Edappadi Palaniswami leads AIADMK MLAs’ hunger strike against DMK government

The Hindu  

AIADMK legislators led by their general secretary and Leader of Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami staged a hunger strike in Chennai on Thursday, June 27, 2024 protesting against the alleged failure of the DMK government in taking appropriate action over the deaths due to illicit liquor in Kallakurichi. Mr. Palaniswami had on June 24 led a protest at Kallakurichi highlighting the …

AIADMK stages protest against government over hooch tragedy
6 months, 3 weeks ago

AIADMK stages protest against government over hooch tragedy

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: Condemning the DMK government for the hooch tragedy in Kallakurichi, AIADMK leaders and cadre staged a protest near Arapalayam in Madurai on Monday morning. AIADMK leaders, led by former ministers RB Udhayakumar and Sellur K Raju and former mayor VV Rajan, wore black shirts and raised slogans against the DMK government, alleging inaction over the incident. He also stated …

EPS to spearhead protest against Raja
11 months, 1 week ago

EPS to spearhead protest against Raja

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Days after the video of DMK NIlgiris MP A Raja denigrating AIADMK founder M G Ramachandran went viral, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami called for a protest against the remarks at Avinashi on Friday February 9. Though Palaniswami had put out a message on social media channel X on January 31 condemning Raja’s speech, immediately after the news …

'Dictator Ravi' posters spotted in Chennai after Tamil CM MK Stalin's remark on Governor
1 year, 9 months ago

'Dictator Ravi' posters spotted in Chennai after Tamil CM MK Stalin's remark on Governor

India Today  

Posters targeting Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi were spotted in Chennai on Saturday after Chief Minister MK Stalin slammed him saying, "The Governor should not think of himself as The Great Dictator." MK Stalin's 'dictator' remark against the governor had come in the wake of Governor RN Ravi speaking on the Assembly bills forwarded to him for presidential assent. Most …

DMK's 'dictator Ravi' swipe at Tamil Nadu Governor over Sterlite remarks
1 year, 9 months ago

DMK's 'dictator Ravi' swipe at Tamil Nadu Governor over Sterlite remarks

India Today  

MK Stalin's Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the ruling party in Tamil Nadu, took a swipe at Governor RN Ravi with a tweet comparing the Governor to dictators. Governor RN Ravi had stoked controversy by remarking that foreign funds had fuelled the protests against the Sterlite plant in Thoothukudi and Kudankulam nuclear power plant. Most Governors use the state's resources but feel …

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 …

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 …

On Camera: MLAs Of DMK Alliance Parties Raise Slogans Against Governor RN Ravi In TN Assembly
2 years ago

On Camera: MLAs Of DMK Alliance Parties Raise Slogans Against Governor RN Ravi In TN Assembly

ABP News  

The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu and Governor RN Ravi have been at loggerheads for quite some time now. In response to Governor's comments, a ruckus broke out in Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday after Governor RN Ravi began his address as legislators of DMK alliance parties — Congress and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi — have raised slogans against the Governor. …

Tumultuous scenes in Tamil Nadu Assembly; ruling DMK’s allies boycott Governor R. N. Ravi’s address
2 years ago

Tumultuous scenes in Tamil Nadu Assembly; ruling DMK’s allies boycott Governor R. N. Ravi’s address

The Hindu  

The opening session of the year’s first session of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on January 9 witnessed tumultuous scenes immediately after Governor R. N. Ravi started addressing the House. The legislators of the Congress and the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, both allies of the ruling DMK, shouted slogans hailing “Tamil Nadu” in response to the Governor’s recent remarks that “Tamilagam” would …

DMK warns of protest in Delhi if Hindi imposed on TN
2 years, 2 months ago

DMK warns of protest in Delhi if Hindi imposed on TN

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: Ruling DMK's youth wing secretary and Chief Minister MK Stalin's son Udayanidhi Stalin on Saturday warned that the party would stage a protest against the BJP-led Centre in Delhi if Hindi is thrust upon Tamil Nadu. The DMK came to power opposing the "imposition" of Hindi in 1967 and today's agitation was a new beginning, he said. "The protest …

DMK warns of stir in Delhi if Hindi is imposed on Tamil Nadu
2 years, 2 months ago

DMK warns of stir in Delhi if Hindi is imposed on Tamil Nadu

Hindustan Times  

Ruling DMK’s youth wing secretary and chief minister M K Stalin’s son Udayanidhi Stalin on Saturday warned that the party would stage a protest against the BJP-led Centre in Delhi if Hindi is thrust upon Tamil Nadu. The DMK came to power opposing the “imposition” of Hindi in 1967 and today’s agitation was a new beginning, he said. “The protest …

Ruling DMK’s youth wing organizes state-wide protest
2 years, 2 months ago

Ruling DMK’s youth wing organizes state-wide protest

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: The ruling DMK’s youth and student wings organised prothests all over the state to oppose the Union government’s alleged move to impose Hindi on non-Hindi speaking states and making it the medium of instruction in elite institutions like IITs, IIMS and AIIMS as recommended by the Parliamentary committee headed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The party's youth wing …

DMK cadre stage protest against the Hindi imposition, in Tamil Nadu
2 years, 3 months ago

DMK cadre stage protest against the Hindi imposition, in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

“In the 2024 Parliamentary Election, the Bharatiya Janata Party would be wiped out of Coimbatore district,” said N. Karthik, Coimbatore Urban District Secretary of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Coimbatore on October 15. Speaking at a protest organised by the Youth Wing and Students Wing of DMK in front of Coimbatore South Tahsildar Office, against the recommendation of a Parliamentary Panel …

Tamil Nadu BJP chief speaks against Hindi imposition as DMK calls for protest
2 years, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu BJP chief speaks against Hindi imposition as DMK calls for protest

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: BJP state president K. Annamalai said on Thursday that any entrance examination in India could be held only as per the Schedule Eight of the Constitution and that only the languages listed in that schedule were the official languages even as the DMK’s youth and students’ wings had called for a state-wide protest against ‘Hindi imposition’. Speaking to media …

AIADMK stages demonstration against power tariff hike
2 years, 5 months ago

AIADMK stages demonstration against power tariff hike

The Hindu  

July 26, 2022 07:01 pm | Updated 07:02 pm IST - TIRUCHI: AIADMK cadres staged a demonstration in the city on Tuesday, protesting against the proposal to increase power tariff in the State. P. Thangamani, former Electricity Minister and party secretary, Namakkal district, led the protest held near Anna Statue on behalf of the Tiruchi unit of the party. The …

TN Governor Ravi makes maiden address to Assembly, opposition AIADMK boycotts speech
3 years ago

TN Governor Ravi makes maiden address to Assembly, opposition AIADMK boycotts speech

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Wednesday made his maiden address to the Tamil Nadu Assembly while the principal opposition AIADMK staged a walkout and boycotted his speech to target the ruling DMK. Just after the arrival of the Governor, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi members walked out of the House on the issue of the Raj Bhavan not forwarding to …

Hathras case: DMK's Kanimozhi detained during protest march to Raj Bhawan in Chennai
4 years, 3 months ago

Hathras case: DMK's Kanimozhi detained during protest march to Raj Bhawan in Chennai

India TV News  

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Kanimozhi Karunanidhi along with other leaders detained on Monday while taking out candlelight vigil in Chennai against the brutal gangrape of a 19-year-old woman in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras. The protest march, organized by party's women wing, started from Saidapet and heading towards the Raj Bhavan. To support the protest, hundreds of activists and DMK workers gathered …

After TMC, DMK and its Allies Announce Protest Against Farmers Bill
4 years, 3 months ago

After TMC, DMK and its Allies Announce Protest Against Farmers Bill

News 18  

Chennai: The DMK and its alliance parties will launch a statewide protest on September 28 against the Farmers Bill, upping the ante against the BJP-led government at the Centre against its legislation making alterations to market dynamics determinng prices for farmers, procurement and other agri-related rules. Agriculture is a state subject which has been trespassed by the Centre but the …

DMK takes out anti-CAA rally in Chennai, warns of more protests till Centre withdraws 'draconian' citizenship law
5 years ago

DMK takes out anti-CAA rally in Chennai, warns of more protests till Centre withdraws 'draconian' citizenship law

Firstpost  

Chennai: In a show of strength, the DMK and its allies on Monday took out a huge protest rally in Chennai against the amendment to the Citizenship Act and warned of intensifying the agitation by mobilising apolitical sections of society till the Centre withdrew the ‘draconian’ law. DMK president MK Stalin led the peaceful rally and leaders of alliance parties, …

DMK, allies hold rally against Citizenship Amendment Act in Chennai
5 years ago

DMK, allies hold rally against Citizenship Amendment Act in Chennai

India TV News  

A protest rally against the Citizenship Amendment Act was taken out by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, its allies and several other organisations on Monday in Chennai. DMK President MK Stalin was leading the rally in Tamil Nadu capital. Protests against the CAA and NRC are taking place across states in the country as several places in the past week have witnessed …

Anti-CAA protests today: Sonia, Rahul Gandhi to lead Congress' silent dharna, drones likely to maintain vigil over DMK rally in Chennai
5 years ago

Anti-CAA protests today: Sonia, Rahul Gandhi to lead Congress' silent dharna, drones likely to maintain vigil over DMK rally in Chennai

Firstpost  

Interim Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and senior leader Rahul Gandhi will lead a silent protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act and National Register of Citizens at Delhi’s Raj Ghat from 3 pm onwards. The protest will be held today after the Madras High Court in an emergency ruling on Sunday gave the interim order for videographing using drones if a …

DMK suspends anti-Hindi protests on Governor's assurance
5 years, 3 months ago

DMK suspends anti-Hindi protests on Governor's assurance

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu's principal opposition DMK has decided to temporarily suspend its agitation against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's views on Hindi as the common language, DMK President M.K. According to Stalin, the Governor told the DMK delegation that Shah's views were wrongly understood and had assured that Hindi will not be imposed in Tamil Nadu. Stalin said the DMK's protest …

Water crisis: DMK holds stir against AIADMK
5 years, 6 months ago

Water crisis: DMK holds stir against AIADMK

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam staged statewide demonstrations against the ruling AIADMK government for not taking adequate steps to solve the water crisis in Tamil Nadu. Dayanidhi Maran said the state government "must quit" if it failed to solve the water scarcity. "If the Government still persisted with that decision, they would have to face a very big protest; …

Kodanad murder: DMK holds 'siege' Raj Bhavan rally, demands K Palaniswami's resignation after video suggests links to 2017 case
5 years, 11 months ago

Kodanad murder: DMK holds 'siege' Raj Bhavan rally, demands K Palaniswami's resignation after video suggests links to 2017 case

Firstpost  

DMK held a protest demonstration on Thursday near Raj Bhavan in Chennai urging Governor Banwarilal Purohit to direct Chief Minister K Palaniswami to resign from his post for a fair probe into the Kodanad heist case Chennai: The DMK Thursday held a protest demonstration near Raj Bhavan in Chennai urging Governor Banwarilal Purohit to direct Chief Minister K Palaniswami to …

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