AIADMK dreaming of getting toehold in INDIA
1 year, 3 months ago

AIADMK dreaming of getting toehold in INDIA

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The reported open resentment of some leaders in the Congress over the DMK for those anti-Sanatana Dharma and Gomutra remarks is seen as a ray of hope by the AIADMK, which has been aspiring to get a toehold in INDIA after walking out of the NDA in September, since it anticipates a showdown leading to the DMK leaving the national level opposition coalition. With many top leaders in the Congress now seeing the DMK as an albatross around their neck, particularly after the recent electoral debacle in States like Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, the AIADMK is said to have intensified its effort to get closer to the Congress at the national level with the party’s Rajya Sabha leader M Thambidurai lobbying in New Delhi. By replacing the DMK with the AIADMK, the national alliance would stand to gain as it could help them win more seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections that are just a few months away, the lobbyists, including an independent election strategist, now with the Congress but was earlier advising the AIADMK, have been trying to convince the national opposition leaders. So, the AIADMK wants a total realignment of political forces in the State and would like all the smaller parties to rally around it with a view to weaken the DMK and also gain the role of the leader of a grand alliance and had been discreetly wooing the DMK's allies offering them more seats to contest to no avail so far Anyway Palaniswami and his acolytes would prefer the Congress as an ally for the Lok Sabha elections and are hence pulling strings to get into the coalition by cashing in on the anti-DMK sentiments that had gripped the national parties of late, particularly after a DMK MP called the north Indian states as Gomutra States.

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DC Edit | Will AIADMK, BJP revive alliance in Tamil Nadu?
1 day, 1 hour ago

DC Edit | Will AIADMK, BJP revive alliance in Tamil Nadu?

Deccan Chronicle  

A realignment of political forces in Tamil Nadu is on the cards with the AIADMK certain to be back in the NDA fold before the 2026 Assembly elections. Given the changed political environment after the DMK regained power in the 2021 polls, the AIADMK had been left rueing its alliance with the BJP as it believed its downfall was due …

Ousted leader welcomes possible AIADMK-BJP tie-up after members met Amit Shah
1 day, 19 hours ago

Ousted leader welcomes possible AIADMK-BJP tie-up after members met Amit Shah

India Today  

Expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam said that he is part of the BJP-led NDA and welcomed the talks between BJP and his former party. When asked about the possibility of him leading the AIADMK in the future, OPS responded diplomatically, saying, “The future will decide.” His comments come a day after AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami told the media …

AIADMK-BJP tango? After Edappadi K Palaniswamy, state BJP chief Annamalai in Delhi to meet Amit Shah
1 day, 19 hours ago

AIADMK-BJP tango? After Edappadi K Palaniswamy, state BJP chief Annamalai in Delhi to meet Amit Shah

New Indian Express  

Tamil Nadu BJP presient K Annamalai has flown to Delhi close on the heels of the visit of AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswamy's meeting with Amit Shah in Delhi triggering speculations that an AIADMK-BJP tie-up is on the cards for the next year's assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. A day after meeting Amit Shah in Delhi, Palaniswamy on Wednesday …

Political remarriage of AIADMK-BJP on the cards but relationship status remains complicated
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1 day, 19 hours ago

Political remarriage of AIADMK-BJP on the cards but relationship status remains complicated

India Today  

Marriages, they say, are made in heaven. Edappadi Palaniswami, the AIADMK boss, met Home Minister Amit Shah ostensibly to discuss the law and order situation in Tamil Nadu. The 2024 Lok Sabha elections saw the AIADMK and the NDA contesting separately, only to see the split in the anti-DMK vote helping the MK Stalin-led alliance sweep all 39 seats in …

A political gambit: On the AIADMK and the BJP-NDA
2 days ago

A political gambit: On the AIADMK and the BJP-NDA

The Hindu  

The “sudden” meeting between All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on March 25 has once again underscored the enduring principle of expediency in Indian electoral politics. Mr. Shah expressed hope that the National Democratic Alliance would form the government in Tamil Nadu next year, fuelling speculation …

Edappadi Palaniswami is facing severe crisis and BJP is exploiting the situation, says Mutharasan
2 days, 4 hours ago

Edappadi Palaniswami is facing severe crisis and BJP is exploiting the situation, says Mutharasan

The Hindu  

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami is facing a severe crisis, personally and politically, and the BJP is exploiting this situation, State Secretary of the Communist Party of India R. Mutharasan said on Wednesday. While Tamil Nadu was engaged in a battle with the Centre over denial of funds and its rights, Mr. Palaniswami secretly met with Union Home Minister …

After meeting Shah, EPS says alliance will be decided closer to 2026 elections
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2 days, 9 hours ago

After meeting Shah, EPS says alliance will be decided closer to 2026 elections

Hindustan Times  

CHENNAI: A decision on forging an alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu will be taken closer to the 2026 assembly elections, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, or EPS, said on Wednesday, a day after he met Union home minister Amit Shah late on Tuesday. All India Anna Dravida …

EPS Meets Amit Shah, Seeks Probe into TN Liquor Scam, Dismisses BJP Alliance Rumours
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2 days, 11 hours ago

EPS Meets Amit Shah, Seeks Probe into TN Liquor Scam, Dismisses BJP Alliance Rumours

Deccan Chronicle  

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday said that he discussed the Enforcement Directorate case on the alleged scam involving the state-run liquor corporation, TASMAC, during his meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and urged for a detailed inquiry.Palaniswami, who is also Leader of Opposition in the …

Alliances change based on situation: Edappadi Palaniswami on meeting with Amit Shah
2 days, 12 hours ago

Alliances change based on situation: Edappadi Palaniswami on meeting with Amit Shah

The Hindu  

A day after meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence in New Delhi, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Wednesday said he discussed various issues pertaining to Tamil Nadu with him, including the law and order situation in the State, but they did not talk about an alliance. Speaking to reporters at Delhi Airport on Wednesday, Mr. …

‘It’s all for the best’: Panneerselvam on Palaniswami-Shah meeting
2 days, 12 hours ago

‘It’s all for the best’: Panneerselvam on Palaniswami-Shah meeting

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister and ADMK Workers Rights’ Retrieval Committee coordinator O. Panneerselvam on Wednesday said it was “all for the the best,” when asked to comment about the meeting between AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami and Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah in Delhi on Tuesday. Mr. Panneerselvam was responding to reporters’ queries about the meeting in …

EPS-Amit Shah Hold Crucial Talks: Will AIADMK Rejoin NDA Ahead Of Tamil Nadu Elections?
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2 days, 12 hours ago

EPS-Amit Shah Hold Crucial Talks: Will AIADMK Rejoin NDA Ahead Of Tamil Nadu Elections?

ABP News  

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Tuesday, marking the first formal discussions between the two parties reportedly regarding a potential alliance for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Discussions between AIADMK and BJP leaders have reportedly been ongoing for weeks with the Tamil Nadu-based party cautious about aligning again with the BJP …

EPS-Shah meet intensifies buzz on BJP, AIADMK ties
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2 days, 16 hours ago

EPS-Shah meet intensifies buzz on BJP, AIADMK ties

Hindustan Times  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday called on Union home minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah amid speculation of a possible tie-up between the former allies ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly polls, with people aware of the matter saying both parties may set up a steering committee to work out the alliance modalities. Once it …

EPS met Amit Shah for 15 mins, wanted Annamalai's role reduced in state: Sources
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2 days, 19 hours ago

EPS met Amit Shah for 15 mins, wanted Annamalai's role reduced in state: Sources

India Today  

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami met in private with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Tuesday for 15 minutes to discuss conditions of a potential revival of the AIADMK-BJP alliance in Tamil Nadu, sources said. Sources said EPS presented specific conditions for re-establishing the partnership, emphasising that the AIADMK should lead the alliance in Tamil Nadu in …

AIADMK leader, Amit Shah meet: Patch-up with BJP ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu polls?
3 days, 19 hours ago

AIADMK leader, Amit Shah meet: Patch-up with BJP ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu polls?

India Today  

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Tuesday, sparking speculation about a possible revival of ties between the BJP and AIADMK ahead of the Tamil Nadu state elections in 2026. Earlier in the day, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin also hinted that the opposition leader travelled to Delhi to meet senior …

Palaniswami slams DMK’s allies, says JAC meet on delimitation is a drama to hide issues in TN
4 days, 19 hours ago

Palaniswami slams DMK’s allies, says JAC meet on delimitation is a drama to hide issues in TN

New Indian Express  

COIMBATORE: The first Joint Action Committee meeting against delimitation convened by Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday was merely to divert the attention of the public from the deteriorating law and order situation in the state and rampant corruption in the administration, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami said. Addressing reporters at Omalur in Salem district on Sunday, Palaniswami said, …

T.N. Chief Minister Stalin is not willing to conduct caste census: Palaniswami
5 days, 3 hours ago

T.N. Chief Minister Stalin is not willing to conduct caste census: Palaniswami

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Sunday said Chief Minister M.K. He further alleged that the Chief Minister was unwilling to conduct the caste census, providing various reasons to delay it and showing little interest in the issue. Regarding the Joint Action Committee on Fair Delimitation, organised by the Chief …

AIADMK's no-confidence motion against Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker fails
1 week, 4 days ago

AIADMK's no-confidence motion against Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker fails

Deccan Chronicle  

A no confidence motion filed against Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker M Appavu by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazghagam failed on Monday.Deputy Speaker Pichandy announced that the resolution on no-confidence motion against Speaker Appavu brought by AIADMK today failed through the voice vote. 62 members supported the resolution and 154 members opposed the AIADMK resolution.AIADMK moved the resolution stating …

INDIA bloc formed for LS polls, need broader platform of secular opposition parties: CPI(M) leader Karat
1 week, 6 days ago

INDIA bloc formed for LS polls, need broader platform of secular opposition parties: CPI(M) leader Karat

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The opposition INDIA bloc was formed for the Lok Sabha elections and not state polls, senior CPI leader Prakash Karat has said and called for a broader platform of secular opposition parties. The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance of opposition parties came together ahead of the Lok Sabha elections to counter the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance at the …

A more conciliatory approach of AIADMK
2 weeks, 3 days ago

A more conciliatory approach of AIADMK

The Hindu  

The AIADMK general secretary and Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, who burnt his fingers during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections by not stitching up an alliance with several anti-DMK parties, seems to be changing tack regarding the BJP. Mr. Palaniswami said that the AIADMK’s goal was to defeat its “only enemy”, the DMK, …

AIADMK has no history of doing penance for electoral alliance: EPS
2 weeks, 5 days ago

AIADMK has no history of doing penance for electoral alliance: EPS

The Hindu  

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has no history of doing penance for the sake of electoral alliance with other parties, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami said on Saturday. “Ours is a powerful party,” Mr. Palaniswami told a news channel after attending an event to mark International Women’s Day, organised at the AIADMK office in Royapettah. To mark …

Annamalai Hints AIADMK Wants BJP Ties, Vows Loyalty To Dhinakaran: ‘Doing Penance For Alliance’
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Annamalai Hints AIADMK Wants BJP Ties, Vows Loyalty To Dhinakaran: ‘Doing Penance For Alliance’

ABP News  

Without naming the AIADMK openly, Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai on Friday said it was longing for an alliance with his party for the 2026 Assembly election in view of the hardwork of its functionaries and cadres and that he is proud of their work, which brought a turnaround. The BJP was treated as an "untouchable party," derided as …

Those who blamed BJP for loss now eager for alliance, says TN BJP president Annamalai
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Those who blamed BJP for loss now eager for alliance, says TN BJP president Annamalai

New Indian Express  

COIMBATORE: TN BJP president K Annamalai on Friday said people who had been blaming the BJP for their electoral defeats in the last five years are now eagerly waiting to ally with it. His statement comes a few days after AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami recently said DMK is the party’s “sole adversary” and splitting of votes will not …

Annamalai's swipe at AIADMK: Parties that rejected BJP now seek alliances
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Annamalai's swipe at AIADMK: Parties that rejected BJP now seek alliances

India Today  

Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai, on Friday, claimed that his party’s growing influence made it a sought-after ally ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections in the state. His comments followed Palaniswami’s recent remarks in Salem, where he said AIADMK’s only enemy was the ruling DMK and urged people to “wait for six months” when asked about a possible BJP …

AIADMK expels former MLA KS Vijayakumar for supporting BJP’s three-language policy campaign
3 weeks ago

AIADMK expels former MLA KS Vijayakumar for supporting BJP’s three-language policy campaign

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Friday expelled former MLA KS Vijayakumar, who represented Gummidipoondi Assembly constituency from 2006 to 11, for acting against the party’s objectives and ideology. While the letter issued by EPS in this regard did not mention any specific reason, his expulsion came after he signed the signature campaign launched on Wednesday by the …

Tamil Nadu Political Parties Close Ranks Against Lok Sabha Delimitation, Leaving BJP on the Defensive
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Tamil Nadu Political Parties Close Ranks Against Lok Sabha Delimitation, Leaving BJP on the Defensive

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 06, 2025 11:03 IST - 4 MINS READ When political parties in Tamil Nadu met at the State secretariat on March 5 to condemn a possible delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies, the story that emerged was that of the complete isolation of the BJP in the State. In resolutions passed at the meeting, Tamil Nadu demanded that …

DMK is our only enemy, says Palaniswami
3 weeks, 3 days 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 …

AIADMK chief fuels speculations of BJP alliance with 'wait six months' remark
3 weeks, 3 days ago

AIADMK chief fuels speculations of BJP alliance with 'wait six months' remark

India Today  

AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami stirred speculation over the party’s future political alliances, urging people to “wait for six months” when asked about a potential tie-up with the BJP. “It is our sole responsibility to defeat the anti-people DMK, and it will happen in 2026.” He also underscored the party’s strategy, stating, “Our aim is to defeat DMK without splitting …

AIADMK is an unshakable force, will return to power in 2026: Sengottaiyan
1 month ago

AIADMK is an unshakable force, will return to power in 2026: Sengottaiyan

The Hindu  

Former AIADMK minister and incumbent Gobichettipalayam MLA K.A. Sengottaiyan said the party was an “unshakable force” and would deliver exemplary governance after winning the 2026 Assembly election in the State. In a brief interaction with mediapersons in Gobichettipalayam on Monday, after distributing sweets to the public on the occasion of former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa’s 77th birthday, he said the …

Palaniswami, Dhinakaran hit out at DMK govt. and ‘traitors’ on the eve of Jayalalithaa’s birth anniversary
1 month ago

Palaniswami, Dhinakaran hit out at DMK govt. and ‘traitors’ on the eve of Jayalalithaa’s birth anniversary

The Hindu  

On the eve of the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami and AMMK founder T.T.V. Referring to the erstwhile Congress-led UPA government at the Centre, of which the DMK was a constituent, Mr. Palaniswami said it continued to act against the then Jayalalithaa government in Tamil Nadu, pushing it towards a “financial crisis”. …

AIADMK must reunite for future success, says O. Panneerselvam
1 month, 1 week ago

AIADMK must reunite for future success, says O. Panneerselvam

The Hindu  

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam on Wednesday underscored the need for unity within the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, and praised senior leader S. Sengottaiyan for his dedication to the party. Referring to the AIADMK’s electoral performance in the last Lok Sabha elections, Mr. Panneerselvam pointed out that the party had suffered significant setbacks, losing deposits in …

AIADMK promises 'mega alliance' to overthrow ruling party in Tamil Nadu
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1 month, 1 week ago

AIADMK promises 'mega alliance' to overthrow ruling party in Tamil Nadu

India Today  

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami announced on Sunday that his party would form a grand alliance for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections to challenge the ruling DMK and secure victory. Addressing a public meeting organised by the party’s Ilaigyargal-Ilam Pengal Pasarai wing in Vellore district, Palaniswami took aim at Stalin’s recent remarks about ideological unity within the DMK-led …

Palaniswami vows to form mega alliance to dislodge DMK; win 2026 Assembly polls
1 month, 1 week ago

Palaniswami vows to form mega alliance to dislodge DMK; win 2026 Assembly polls

Deccan Chronicle  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday said that a mega alliance would be formed by his party for the 2026 Assembly election to take on the DMK and win polls and targeted Chief Minister M K Stalin over crimes against women and children.Addressing a public meeting, a conference of the party's Ilaigyargal-Ilam Pengal Pasarai wing, he said DMK …

AIADMK would strongly oppose imposition of Hindi in any form: Former Minister D. Jayakumar
1 month, 1 week ago

AIADMK would strongly oppose imposition of Hindi in any form: Former Minister D. Jayakumar

The Hindu  

“The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam would strongly oppose the imposition of Hindi, even if it assumed the form of the National Education Policy,” senior party leader and former Minister D. Jayakumar said on Sunday. He contended students of Tamil Nadu were being affected by the “political game.” “The AIADMK would strongly oppose the imposition of Hindi in any …

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK Rift Eases as OPS Offers Unconditional Return
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK Rift Eases as OPS Offers Unconditional Return

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Differences among the top brass of the AIADMK simmered down after the potential showdown was averted by the apparently rebellious K A Sengottaiyan, who did not want to take his protest any further, while the ousted general secretary O Panneerselvam agreed to ‘join’ the party without any pre-conditions in the interest of protecting the organization thus opening another Pandora’s …

DMK goes for major organizational revamp
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Too much of churning in AIADMK expected
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Too much of churning in AIADMK expected

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: A reminder on the State having to elect six Rajya Sabha members this June evoked a plethora of speculations, including one on the AIADMK reviving ties with the BJP and on several other possibilities waiting to unfold, even as an unprecedented crowd gathered at AIADMK leader K A Sengottiyan’s house portending a possible split in the party on the …

INDIA bloc needs to sit and work things out: Kapil Sibal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

INDIA bloc needs to sit and work things out: Kapil Sibal

Deccan Chronicle  

After subsequent disappointments faced by major INDIA bloc parties in the recent assembly elections, senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Tuesday said that the alliance will have to sit together and work meticulously to make things out.Speaking about the Congress, Sibal stated that the party always tries to work together and to move ahead with consent. He …

EPS loses grip as storms in the AIADMK teacup indicate
1 month, 2 weeks ago

EPS loses grip as storms in the AIADMK teacup indicate

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The overwhelming victory in the Erode East Assembly by-election and a series of storms in the AIADMK teacup have led to the DMK speculating on the AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami losing his grip over the party, whose cadre, as Law Minister S Regupathy claimed, had already started gravitating towards the DMK. A sign of rebellion was perceptible …

No unity in INDIA, Erode bypoll won fraudulently, claims AIADMK gen secy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

No unity in INDIA, Erode bypoll won fraudulently, claims AIADMK gen secy

Deccan Chronicle  

Claiming that the INDI Alliance lacked unity, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday said its dismal performance in Delhi Assembly polls, made one wonder if that alliance existed.He said the BJP won in Delhi because the people there wanted a regime change. There is no unity in the INDI Alliance; there is doubt whether that alliance exists," Palaniswami …

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 …

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
2 months 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. …

Opposition parties to hit the campaign trail early
2 months ago

Opposition parties to hit the campaign trail early

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Opposition parties in the State have all started devising their strategy for the next Assembly elections in mid-2026 and most of them are planning to launch their campaigns more than a year ahead of polls, starting with the prime opposition party, the AIADMK, whose general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has already drawn up his detail tour plan starting by …

BJP will never resort to arm-twisting AIADMK into poll alliance, says Nainar Nagenthiran
2 months ago

BJP will never resort to arm-twisting AIADMK into poll alliance, says Nainar Nagenthiran

The Hindu  

The BJP will never use the Central agencies for coercing anyone to achieve its goals and his party can revive electoral ties with the AIADMK if the BJP leaders hold direct talks with that party’s general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, BJP MLA Nainar Nagenthiran has said. Speaking to presspersons here on Thursday, Mr. Nagenthiran replied in the negative to question …

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 …

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 …

DMK to Have a Walkover in Erode East
2 months, 2 weeks 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: With AIADMK choosing to stay away, DMK’s chances appear bright
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Erode (East) bypoll: With AIADMK choosing to stay away, DMK’s chances appear bright

The Hindu  

With the AIADMK, known for its traditional strong base in the western districts of Tamil Nadu, having decided to boycott the Erode Assembly byelection slated for February 5, the cards appear to be stacked in the DMK’s favour. Since the formation of Erode in 2008 following delimitation, the constituency saw seven polls, including three Lok Sabha elections and one byelection …

Will it be a cake walk for DMK in Erode East?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Will it be a cake walk for DMK in Erode East?

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The DMK announced that its propaganda deputy secretary VC Chandrakumar will be nominated to contest the February 5 by-election to the Erode East constituency as the candidate for the DMK-led alliance in the State and the Congress, too, said that it had decided to give the seat to the ally after discussions in the party. Announcing the candidate, Chief …

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 …

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