Watch | AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami: Quit NDA to address needs of T.N. people
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch | AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami: Quit NDA to address needs of T.N. people

The Hindu  

You have been campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections for over a week addressing public meetings. Besides, you had cited the reason that the BJP State leadership’s critical views on your party’s former leaders C N Annadurai and Jayalalithaa? Our primary task is to address the needs of the people of Tamil Nadu who have voted for us. You exited the NDA in September last, but BJP national leaders were indicating even till the election notification that they were open to an alliance with the AIADMK. In Tamil Nadu, if you ask anyone you will know there are only two principal parties – the AIADMK and DMK.

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BJP keeps its doors open for AIADMK
1 month ago

BJP keeps its doors open for AIADMK

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: At the core committee meeting of the BJP State unit on Wednesday, Central Observer Aravind Menon told the State leaders not to worry about future alliances that would be decided at the national level but concentrate on building the party at the State level. Though a target of one crore members was fixed for the State unit, they had …

No public comments: Tamil Nadu BJP to party leaders amid reunion buzz with AIADMK
1 month, 1 week ago

No public comments: Tamil Nadu BJP to party leaders amid reunion buzz with AIADMK

India Today  

Amid growing discussions about a potential AIADMK-BJP reunion ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, senior BJP leader Sudhakar Reddy urged party workers and leaders to refrain from making statements about the alliance, emphasising that the party leadership will make a decision at the appropriate time. In a video message, Reddy, the BJP’s state co-in-charge, reiterated that the high …

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami hints at reunion with BJP?
1 month, 1 week 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 …

AIADMK holds meet to discuss TN poll strategy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AIADMK holds meet to discuss TN poll strategy

Hindustan Times  

As the AIADMK looks to form a solid alliance to fight the 2026 assembly elections, the party’s general secretary and leader of opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami reportedly asked his functionaries and leaders to avoid criticising political parties other than the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Bharatiya Janata Party, leaders who attended the meeting on Wednesday said on condition of anonymity. AIADMK …

RLJP To Exit NDA? Pashupati Paras Issues Ultimatum To BJP For Bihar Election Citing 'Injustice'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

RLJP To Exit NDA? Pashupati Paras Issues Ultimatum To BJP For Bihar Election Citing 'Injustice'

ABP News  

Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party President and former Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras has expressed dissatisfaction with the National Democratic Alliance over the denial of seats to his party in the recent Lok Sabha elections. In a candid statement, Paras indicated that the RLJP could reconsider its alliance with the NDA if the party is not allocated "winnable" seats in the …

AIADMK-BJP row turns acrimonious
3 months, 3 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 …

AIADMK’s Existential Crisis: Can it Rise From The Ashes?
5 months ago

AIADMK’s Existential Crisis: Can it Rise From The Ashes?

News 18  

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is facing an existential crisis in Tamil Nadu. Edappadi K Palaniswami, who ruled Tamil Nadu for four years after Jayalalithaa, interestingly managed to retain the majority of AIADMK cadres, elected representatives, and, in particular, the famous two-leaves poll symbol. The eight or so Dravidian parties that have emerged in Tamil Nadu since 1967 …

Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai’s 12-week absence could help firm up political tie-ups
5 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai’s 12-week absence could help firm up political tie-ups

Hindustan Times  

K Annamalai, the Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party chief’s 12-week absence to pursue the Chevening Gurukul Fellowship at Oxford University is being seen as a window of plausible political opportunities to firm up an alliance by members of the BJP and the All-India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, BJP leaders who asked not to be named told HT. The next Tamil …

Why Edappadi Palaniswami and Annamalai pour scorn on each other
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Edappadi Palaniswami and Annamalai pour scorn on each other

Times of India  

If Indian politics is a theatre, Tamil Nadu is a multiplex. MORE AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami and BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai are at each other’s throats. On Friday, Annamalai said AIADMK would have come third, if not fourth, if it contested the Vikravandi byelection; and EPS said it’s because of people like Annamalai that BJP couldn’t …

Curtains down on campaigning for Vikravandi byelection
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Curtains down on campaigning for Vikravandi byelection

The Hindu  

The curtains came down on the month-long high-voltage campaign in Vikravandi assembly constituency in Villupuram district on Monday, ahead of the byelection on July 10. The DMK campaign mainly centred on the implementation of welfare schemes over the last three years while the PMK focused on the failures of the DMK on the law and order front especially the recent …

BJP’s LS tally slumped because of leaders like Annamalai: Edappadi
5 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP’s LS tally slumped because of leaders like Annamalai: Edappadi

New Indian Express  

COIUMBATORE: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami targeted BJP’s Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai on Friday for his comments about its former ally for not contesting the Vikravandi bypoll. “It’s only because of leaders like Annamalai the BJP, which won over 300 seats and formed government last time, has now been relegated to a position to form a coalition government …

T.N. BJP begins introspection on Lok Sabha poll performance
5 months, 2 weeks ago

T.N. BJP begins introspection on Lok Sabha poll performance

The Hindu  

Following its Lok Sabha election debacle in Tamil Nadu, the BJP has started introspecting on its performance by conducting constituency-wise post-poll review meetings across the State. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, which includes the PMK, AMMK, TMC and a few other regional outfits, suffered a setback in the Lok Sabha election in Tamil Nadu. According to BJP sources, the party …

INTERVIEW | ‘After polls, BJP’s growth in Tamil Nadu will only be upwards’
5 months, 4 weeks ago

INTERVIEW | ‘After polls, BJP’s growth in Tamil Nadu will only be upwards’

New Indian Express  

You can’t call him a greenhorn politician nor will he allow you to write off his party’s setback in his state in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections. “While the BJP did not win a single seat in Tamil Nadu the NDA alliance garnered an 18.2% vote share and the BJP had an individual vote share of 11.2%. In 78 …

Non-Resident Telugus celebrate NDA’s victory in the U.S.
6 months ago

Non-Resident Telugus celebrate NDA’s victory in the U.S.

The Hindu  

The fans of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan and activists of the Telugu Desam Party, Bhartiya Janata Party and Jana Sena Party, on Monday, celebrated NDA’s victory in the general elections, at Central Park in Fremont, USA, under the aegis of the TDP NRI Wing. Union Minister …

Time is ripe, my entry has begun: VK Sasikala makes big announcement
6 months ago

Time is ripe, my entry has begun: VK Sasikala makes big announcement

Deccan Chronicle  

V K Sasikala, confidante of late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Sunday dramatically said that it cannot be thought that the AIADMK is decimated in view of its recent electoral drubbing as her 'entry has begun,' and vowed to usher in Amma's rule by winning the 2026 Assembly polls.She also asserted that she would question the government as the 'opposition …

INDIA bloc is a conglomerate of opportunists and dynasts: Annamalai
6 months, 1 week ago

INDIA bloc is a conglomerate of opportunists and dynasts: Annamalai

The Hindu  

BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai on Sunday described the INDIA bloc as a “conglomerate of opportunists, dynasts, and corrupt” who, despite fighting an election together, did not cross the number of seats that the BJP won independently. Mr. Stalin is currently living in that city through this ‘moral victory’,” Mr. Annamalai posted on X. He further said that Prime …

In Annamalai vs Tamilisai, an 18-second video clip is fresh ammo
6 months, 1 week ago

In Annamalai vs Tamilisai, an 18-second video clip is fresh ammo

Hindustan Times  

CHENNAI: A video clip of Union home minister Amit Shah’s quick conversation with Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on the sidelines of Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s swearing in ceremony on Wednesday again put the spotlight on infighting in the state unit. The Annamalai camp’s swipe comes days after Tamilisai Soundararajn, who was the state …

OPINION | BJP’S STRONGEST ALLY CHANDRABABU TAKES OVER AS CM
6 months, 1 week ago

OPINION | BJP’S STRONGEST ALLY CHANDRABABU TAKES OVER AS CM

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the new Andhra Pradesh chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu with a warm hug on Wednesday, after the latter was sworn in as Chief Minister at a huge gathering in Medha IT Park in Kesarapalle near Vijayawada. Watched by South matinee idols Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, NTR Junior and Mohan Babu, former Chief Justice …

Lok Sabha poll outcome fans rumblings in Tamil Nadu BJP
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Resentment Over Neglect of TN in Cabinet
6 months, 1 week ago

Resentment Over Neglect of TN in Cabinet

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: That L Murugan alone from the State has been accommodated in the new Union Cabinet that too as just a Union Minister of State had caused widespread resentment among certain section in the political arena particularly in the context of the BJP managing to increase its vote share in the Lok Sabha polls and many of its candidates coming …

Fact Check: No, Annamalai didn't broke down over Lok Sabha poll debacle, viral video shared with false claim
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Fact Check: No, Annamalai didn't broke down over Lok Sabha poll debacle, viral video shared with false claim

India TV News  

FACT CHECK BY NEWSCHECKER: Claim Tamil BJP Chief Annamalai broke down over the party’s dismal performance in Lok Sabha Polls. Image Source : YOUTUBE/DINAMALARScreengrab from YouTube video by Dinamalar An April 2024 report by Asianet News confirmed that the Tamil BJP Chief became emotional while speaking to senior citizens in Coimbatore. Image Source : YOUTUBE Screengrab from YouTube video by …

Election Results 2024 | Comparing vote shares of Congress and BJP shows Annamalai’s political immaturity: Selvaperunthagai
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Election Results 2024 | Comparing vote shares of Congress and BJP shows Annamalai’s political immaturity: Selvaperunthagai

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K. Selvaperunthagai on Saturday, June 8, 2024, criticised BJP State president K. Annamalai for comparing the vote share of the Congress with the BJP in Tamil Nadu following the recently-held Lok Sabha elections. In a statement, he said: “Comparing the vote share of the Congress, which contested in nine seats, with the BJP, which contested …

After JD(U)'s stellar show in LS polls, ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ poster hails Nitish Kumar
6 months, 2 weeks ago

After JD(U)'s stellar show in LS polls, ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ poster hails Nitish Kumar

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the much-anticipated swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi as the prime minister of India on Sunday, a prominently large poster of Bihar chief minister and Janta Dal ) supremo Nitish Kumar with words "TIGER ZINDA HAI" appeared in Patna on Friday. The poster features the Bihar chief minister along with the words 'Tiger Zinda Hai' Follow LIVE Updates The …

Velumani blames Annamalai, says AIADMK-BJP alliance would have won 35-40 seats
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Velumani blames Annamalai, says AIADMK-BJP alliance would have won 35-40 seats

The Hindu  

Days after the rout in the Lok Sabha poll in Tamil Nadu, erstwhile allies AIADMK and BJP were on Thursday engaged in a verbal duel over the results and the cause for snapping of ties between them last year. AIADMK Coimbatore satrap and former Minister S. P. Velumani blamed BJP State president K. Annamalai for the parting of ways and …

TN BJP Condemns Video Showing Public Slaying of Goat With Annamalai’s Photo
6 months, 2 weeks ago

TN BJP Condemns Video Showing Public Slaying of Goat With Annamalai’s Photo

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The BJP's Tamil Nadu unit on Thursday responded strongly and demanded action after a video went viral in which some men are purportedly seen slaying a goat, around whose neck a photo of the party's state president K Annamalai is tied. Tamil Nadu BJP Vice-President and Party Spokesperson Narayanan Thirupathy uploaded the video on his social media platform X, …

CM Stalin meets Chandrababu Naidu at Delhi airport
6 months, 2 weeks ago

CM Stalin meets Chandrababu Naidu at Delhi airport

Deccan Chronicle  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President MK Stalin met Telugu Desam President Chandrababu Naidu at the Delhi Airport. They met as they were leaving for their home states after attending the meetings of their respective alliances held here on Wednesday.After the meeting, in a post on social media platform X, Stalin said that he was confident that Naidu would …

BJP accepts people’s mandate in Tamil Nadu, says Annamalai
6 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP accepts people’s mandate in Tamil Nadu, says Annamalai

The Hindu  

BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai said on Wednesday that his party accepted the people’s mandate in the recent Lok Sabha election in the State. We will make a course correction by analysing our performance in all constituencies.” According to him, the BJP increased its vote share without giving cash for votes and joining hands with the Dravidian parties. Asked …

TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu says his party will remain with NDA
6 months, 2 weeks ago

TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu says his party will remain with NDA

Hindustan Times  

Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday asserted that his party will be with the Bharatiya Janata Party -led National Democratic Alliance. Chandrababu Naidu's TDP and its allies won the assembly polls in Andhra Pradesh with a huge mandate, winning 164 seats. TDP and its allies won the assembly polls in Andhra Pradesh with a huge mandate winning …

Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Election 2024 Winners List: Check Constituency-Wise Names of Winning MPs From The State
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Election 2024 Winners List: Check Constituency-Wise Names of Winning MPs From The State

News 18  

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam -led INDIA bloc swept the Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Elections 2024, winning all 39 seats in the southern state. Tamil Nadu witnessed a three-way race between the BJP-led NDA, the AIADMK and the INDIA bloc comprising the DMK, Congress and other parties. Complete List of Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha 2024 Winners S.No. Candidate Name Party Constituency …

INDIA bloc leaders to meet at Kharge's residence to discuss government formation
6 months, 2 weeks ago

INDIA bloc leaders to meet at Kharge's residence to discuss government formation

New Indian Express  

The opposition leaders will deliberate on the Lok Sabha poll results and whether to bring on board the Janata Dal and Telugu Desam Party to cobble up a government. Opposition leaders, including Sharad Pawar, M K Stalin, Champai Soren, Uddhav Thackeray, Akhilesh Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav, Sitaram Yechury, and D Raja are likely to attend the meeting, along with Congress leaders …

2 coalition-era veterans emerge kingmakers as BJP falls short of majority
6 months, 2 weeks ago

2 coalition-era veterans emerge kingmakers as BJP falls short of majority

India Today  

The Election Commission of India on Tuesday declared results for all the 543 Lok Sabha seats that went to the polls from April 19 to June 1, which showed BJP-led National Democratic Alliance fell short of expectations in the face of a surprisingly strong show by the Opposition INDIA bloc. As the BJP fell short of a majority in the …

BJP unable to leave mark as DMK-led alliance sweeps TN
6 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP unable to leave mark as DMK-led alliance sweeps TN

Hindustan Times  

The alliance led by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu was set for a clean sweep on Tuesday, with the ruling party and its partners leading in all 39 parliamentary seats in the state and securing victory in the lone seat in the neighbouring union territory of Puducherry, according to Election Commission of India data. The DMK’s grand alliance, which …

TN Election Results 2024: Full list of winners in Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha polls as counting ends
6 months, 2 weeks 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
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Annamalai Says Jayalalithaa Was 'Hindutva' Leader, She Supported Ram temple Construction, UCC, Article 370 Abrogation
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Annamalai Says Jayalalithaa Was 'Hindutva' Leader, She Supported Ram temple Construction, UCC, Article 370 Abrogation

News 18  

Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Monday said the term Hindutva is distorted in the state and reiterated that former Chief Minister and late AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa was a Hindutva leader. Asserting that he was ready for a debate on the issue with AIADMK, Annamalai said: “Jayalalithaa was an ardent follower of Hindutva.” Speaking to reporters, he said …

INDIA Bloc Leaders Likely to Meet on June 1 to Assess Lok Sabha Poll Performance
6 months, 3 weeks ago

INDIA Bloc Leaders Likely to Meet on June 1 to Assess Lok Sabha Poll Performance

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Top leaders of the opposition INDIA bloc are likely to meet on June 1 to assess their performance in the Lok Sabha elections and chalk out their strategy ahead of the results. Sources said the proposed meeting will be convened in Delhi on the afternoon of June 1 when the last phase of polling will be underway. The …

INDIA bloc leaders likely to meet on June 1 to assess Lok Sabha poll performance
6 months, 3 weeks ago

INDIA bloc leaders likely to meet on June 1 to assess Lok Sabha poll performance

The Hindu  

Top leaders of the opposition INDIA bloc are likely to meet on June 1 to assess their performance in the Lok Sabha elections and chalk out their strategy ahead of the results. Sources said the proposed meeting will be convened in Delhi on the afternoon of June 1 when the last phase of polling will be underway. The Opposition leaders …

BJP's Annamalai calls Jayalalithaa 'far superior Hindutva leader', Sasikala refutes claim
6 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP's Annamalai calls Jayalalithaa 'far superior Hindutva leader', Sasikala refutes claim

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai has called former Tamil Nadu chief minister and AIADMK supremo late J Jayalalitha "a far superior Hindutva leader" and claimed that she was the first politician in the country, other than BJP leaders, to support the cause of a Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya. BJP leader K Annamalai and Tamil Nadu ex-CM J Jayalalitha …

Annamalai Campaigns For BJP In Mumbai, Slams Sam Pitroda Remark No Opposition To Hindi In Tamil Nadu
7 months, 1 week ago

Annamalai Campaigns For BJP In Mumbai, Slams Sam Pitroda Remark No Opposition To Hindi In Tamil Nadu

ABP News  

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai has made significant strides in Mumbai as part of his election campaign for Bharatiya Janata Party. Acknowledging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's developmental efforts in Tamil Nadu, Annamalai emphasised BJP's presence and contributions across various states. Addressing recent controversies, Annamalai weighed in on statements made by Former Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda regarding …

It’s curtains for the intense campaign in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
8 months 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 Elections 2024: 'DMK, BJP failed to bring development in Tamil Nadu', says Edappadi Palaniswami
8 months ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 'DMK, BJP failed to bring development in Tamil Nadu', says Edappadi Palaniswami

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam General Secretary and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Edappadi K Palaniswami today lashed out at the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying that both have failed to honour the poll promises they made. EPS said that the people of the state were anxious about Tamil Nadu …

Lok Sabha polls | DMK, BJP failed to fulfil poll promises, have only burdened people of T.N.: Edappadi Palaniswami
8 months ago

Lok Sabha polls | DMK, BJP failed to fulfil poll promises, have only burdened people of T.N.: Edappadi Palaniswami

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, said both the BJP and the DMK government had failed to fulfil their poll promises, and condemned both parties for “increased burdens placed on the people”. “But now, the price of crude oil is $86 a barrel whereas petrol and diesel are being sold for ₹102 and ₹94 a …

Lok Sabha polls | BJP’s election manifesto will not succeed in Tamil Nadu: Vaiko
8 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha polls | BJP’s election manifesto will not succeed in Tamil Nadu: Vaiko

The Hindu  

MDMK leader Vaiko on Monday, April 15, 2024, said the BJP’s Lok Sabha election manifesto would not succeed in Tamil Nadu, and expressed confidence that the INDIA bloc, under which his party is contesting, would win all 40 seats in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Mr. Vaiko said the BJP had promised to establish Tiruvalluvar cultural centres across the globe saying …

Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Election 2024: Check total seats and other details
8 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Election 2024: Check total seats and other details

India Today  

In Tamil Nadu, voting for its 39 seats will take place in the first phase on April 19. Constituencies include Thiruvallur, Chennai North, Chennai South, Chennai Central, Sriperumbudur, Kanchipuram, Arakkonam, Vellore, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Thiruvannamalai, Arani, Viluppuram, Kallakurichi, Salem, Namakkal, Erode, Tiruppur, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Pollachi, Dindigul, Karur, Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur, Cuddalore, Chidambaram, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Sivaganga, Madurai, Theni, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, …

Udhayanidhi Stalin urges voters to help Kanimozhi win by margin of 5 lakh votes
8 months, 1 week ago

Udhayanidhi Stalin urges voters to help Kanimozhi win by margin of 5 lakh votes

New Indian Express  

THOOTHUKUDI: Youth Welfare and Sports Development Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Friday appealed to the public to help his aunt Kanimozhi Karunanidhi win the elections by a margin of five lakh votes. While campaigning at Mapilaiyoorani near Thoothukudi, the minister listed out the distribution of funds to the tune of Rs 2,000 crore allotted by the state government for restoration and …

Annamalai should speak carefully about AIADMK: Palaniswami
8 months, 1 week ago

Annamalai should speak carefully about AIADMK: Palaniswami

The Hindu  

The AIADMK general secretary, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, on Friday warned BJP State president K. Annamalai that he should speak carefully about the AIADMK. Replying to Mr. Annamalai’s claim that the AIADMK would vanish after this election, Mr. Palaniswami said that no one could destroy the AIADMK. Mr. Annamalai could not even become a councillor, but is now saying he will …

NDA alliance seeks support for welfare of people
8 months, 1 week ago

NDA alliance seeks support for welfare of people

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: TD supremo N. Chandrababu Naidu, BJP state president Daggubati Purandeswari and Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan have jointly called on people of Andhra Pradesh to support the NDA alliance in the upcoming polls for the welfare of people. Chandrababu Naidu said as their three parties have joined together, candidates of ruling YSRC may lose their deposits in the polls …

Tamil Nadu people are educated, will not fall for election gimmicks: Edappadi
8 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu people are educated, will not fall for election gimmicks: Edappadi

The Hindu  

Stating that the AIADMK was the only party that gave opportunity to every member, its general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Wednesday said that voters will not fall for the “election gimmicks” of the BJP and the DMK. Addressing a public meeting in Pollachi to canvass votes for his party’s Lok Sabha candidate A. Karthikeyan, Mr. Palaniswami said that the …

Edappadi Palaniswami pulls up TTV Dhinakaran and Thanga Tamilselvan; silent on OPS in Theni election rally
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Edappadi Palaniswami pulls up TTV Dhinakaran and Thanga Tamilselvan; silent on OPS in Theni election rally

The Hindu  

In a direct attack against AMMK candidate T.T.V. Dhinakaran and the DMK’s Thanga Tamilselvan, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami appealed to voters in Theni to defeat them and ensure that they lose their deposit in the Lok Sabha poll. “Both Mr. Dhinakaran and Mr. Thanga Tamilselvan, who were recognised by Jayalalithaa, are fighting against AIADMK candidate Narayanasami today. Appreciating …

Smriti Irani Seeks Votes for BJP in Chennai
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Smriti Irani Seeks Votes for BJP in Chennai

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The NDA had a definite Prime Ministerial candidate and people knew that Narendra Modi would come to power if they voted for the BJP-led alliance while no one knew who would come in as Prime Minister if they voted for the rival INDIA coalition, Union Minister Smriti Irani said on Sunday. BJP State Vice President V P Duraisamy, who …

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