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 funds. MK Stalin, responding to the criticism, took a jibe at the Leader of Opposition and said whether these schemes should be named after someone “who crawled like a cockroach for the sake of getting a post?” The Chief Minister said: “Should Kalaignar’s name, who worked for the development of Tamil Nadu and to protect the Tamil language for 80 years, be used for the schemes or should your name, who crawled like a cockroach for the sake of getting a post, be used for the schemes?” EPS VS MK STALIN In response to Stalin’s remarks, EPS said that the former had “no rights to talk” about the AIADMK leaders’ skills. Only because of your father’s identity you have become the Party leader and the Chief Minister," Palaniswami asked Stalin.

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Betrayal has been watchword of Palaniswami’s political career: MK Stalin
18 hours, 10 minutes ago

Betrayal has been watchword of Palaniswami’s political career: MK Stalin

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Lashing out at AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on many counts, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday called the former a coward who failed to condemn the BJP-led union government in the tungsten mining issue and also failed to raised his voice against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for belittling revolutionary leader BR Ambedkar. Stalin also charged that …

JUST SPAMMING | Will the prodigal son return to the BJP fold?
2 days, 4 hours ago

JUST SPAMMING | Will the prodigal son return to the BJP fold?

Deccan Chronicle  

The return of BJP State president K Annamalai from a sabbatical in the UK has not made much of a difference to the political tamasha in Tamil Nadu. Though sections of leaders in both parties resented the snapping of ties as they felt that together they would have given a tougher fight to the DMK, the AIADMK or BJP never …

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 …

CM Stalin, Deputy CM Udhayanidhi must control their tongues: Edappadi Palaniswami
1 month ago

CM Stalin, Deputy CM Udhayanidhi must control their tongues: Edappadi Palaniswami

Deccan Chronicle  

Salem: Slamming Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and Deputy CM Udhayanidhi for their strong criticism against him, AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday asked them to 'control their tongues' and said his growth was only due to his hardwork. Both CM Stalin and his son Udhayanidhi must not forget that they are in power as they are …

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 …

EPS dismisses all rumours of AIADMK-BJP reunion ahead of 2026 state polls
1 month, 1 week ago

EPS dismisses all rumours of AIADMK-BJP reunion ahead of 2026 state polls

India Today  

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami put an end to all speculations regarding his party reuniting with the Bharatiya Janata Party for an alliance. “From the time of the Lok Sabha elections, we have clearly said that we will not have an alliance with BJP,” EPS stated. Our aim is to remove the anti-people DMK.” The comment had led to speculation …

Target DMK govt, but stay off its allies: EPS to AIADMK secys
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Target DMK govt, but stay off its allies: EPS to AIADMK secys

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday directed the district secretaries to appoint young secretaries at the booth-level across the state to improve the party’s popularity, particularly among young voters, at the grassroots level. Chairing a meeting of AIADMK district secretaries in Chennai, EPS, according to sources, also advised the party functionaries to expose the DMK and BJP, …

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 …

Vanathi seeks answer from CM Stalin on why Udhaya elevated
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Vanathi seeks answer from CM Stalin on why Udhaya elevated

New Indian Express  

COIMBATORE: National president of BJP Mahila Morcha and Coimbatore south MLA Vanathi Srinivasan on Sunday said Chief Minister M K Stalin should explain to people why he elevated his son and minister Udhayanidhi as deputy CM. Addressing media at Ramanathapuram, she said, “Former CM M Karunanidhi made MK Stalin as deputy Chief Minister considering his health condition. Now, what is …

Jealousy has no cure, Bharathi tells Edappadi K Palaniswami
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jealousy has no cure, Bharathi tells Edappadi K Palaniswami

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI/ TIRUNELVELI: The DMK has lashed out at AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami for his comments regarding Chief Minister MK Stalin’s visit to the United States to secure foreign investments for the state. In a statement, DMK organising secretary RS Bharathi responded to EPS’s claims that Stalin had travelled abroad due to health reasons and that the government was …

Key allies take swipe at DMK, Stalin for organising religious conferences
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Key allies take swipe at DMK, Stalin for organising religious conferences

Hindustan Times  

Allies who have been going strong with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam since 2019, have started speaking out against the MK Stalin-led party’s governance and administration recently, people familiar with the matter said. Allies who have been going strong with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam since 2019, have started speaking out against the MK Stalin-led party’s governance and administration According one of …

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 …

Debts increased under BJP regime, says Palaniswami
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Debts increased under BJP regime, says Palaniswami

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Sunday said the country’s debts increased under the BJP rule, and that the national party’s State president K. Annamalai had done nothing for Tamil Nadu. “What schemes did the Union government bring in for the debt to have increased to this extent?” Responding to Mr. Annamalai’s charge that the AIADMK government was “corrupt”, …

AIADMK meet passes resolution backing EPS
4 months ago

AIADMK meet passes resolution backing EPS

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: Despite their loss in every election after 2016 and amidst a splinter, Tamil Nadu’s main opposition AIADMK on Friday resolved to stand by their general secretary and leader of opposition Edappadi Palaniswami. The executive committee meeting on Friday praised EPS for running the government successfully for over four years. “The Executive Committee resolves to stand by the decisions and …

Why MK Stalin wants to elevate Udhayanidhi now?
4 months, 1 week ago

Why MK Stalin wants to elevate Udhayanidhi now?

Hindustan Times  

The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam launched its campaign for the 2021 assembly elections in Trichy — considered to be the party’s lucky territory — where the loudest cheers were saved not for the to be chief minister MK Stalin but his son- Udhayanidhi. After fits and starts over the elevation of 46-year-old Udhayanidhi, who is currently the minister for sports …

Tamil Nadu's DMK: The sunrise party prepares for yet another son-rise
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu's DMK: The sunrise party prepares for yet another son-rise

Hindustan Times  

When DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi appointed his son M K Stalin as general secretary of the party's newly revamped youth wing in 1982, critics termed it a ‘son rise’ in the Dravidian outfit. However, ever since the Lok Sabha election results were out and the INDIA block involving DMK made a grand sweep of all the seats from the state, …

5 facts about Udhayanidhi Stalin who is likely to be Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister
5 months ago

5 facts about Udhayanidhi Stalin who is likely to be Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister

Hindustan Times  

The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam or DMK government in Tamil Nadu is likely to elevate sports minister Udhayanidhi Stalin to deputy chief minister. DMK party cadres and leaders want the Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin's son to become the deputy chief minister, a move which will be a “huge advantage” for the party in the 2026 assembly elections, …

Udhayanidhi Stalin elevation as MK Stalin's deputy on cards? DMK leader drops hint
5 months ago

Udhayanidhi Stalin elevation as MK Stalin's deputy on cards? DMK leader drops hint

Hindustan Times  

A DMK leader has called for the elevation of Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin's son, Udhayanidhi Stalin, to the position of the deputy chief minister of the state. Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin DMK Organising Secretary R S Bharathi said the party's workers and leaders want Udhayanidhi's elevation. The remark comes amid speculation that Udhayanidhi Stalin will be elevated …

'Son' Rise in DMK? Udhayanidhi Stalin Likely to Be Elevated, Become Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Soon
5 months ago

'Son' Rise in DMK? Udhayanidhi Stalin Likely to Be Elevated, Become Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Soon

News 18  

The Tamil Nadu sports minister and son of chief minister MK Stalin, Udhayanidhi Stalin, is likely to become deputy CM in the first week of August as per senior leaders from the DMK. Chief minister MK Stalin will be leaving for the United States on August 22 and another senior leader confirmed that Udhayanidhi will be elevated before the CM …

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 …

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 …

Move to oust EPS if AIADMK is drubbed
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Move to oust EPS if AIADMK is drubbed

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: A group of leaders in the AIADMK is reportedly planning to seek a change in leadership in the event of the party finishing behind the BJP in the Lok Sabha elections, whose results will be declared by June 4, with the sole aim of ousting the reigning general secretary, Edappadi K Palaniswami, by blaming him for the fiasco. Though …

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 …

BJP attempted to split AIADMK several times, says Edappadi K. Palaniswami
8 months, 1 week ago

BJP attempted to split AIADMK several times, says Edappadi K. Palaniswami

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Monday accused the BJP of having “attempted to split” his party on many occasions. “We remain united and strong despite several attempts of theirs to split our movement,” Mr. Palaniswami observed in a statement. You should follow the path shown by Amma without hesitation so that the BJP and its nominated leaders would …

No one can destabilise AIADMK, says Palaniswami
8 months, 1 week ago

No one can destabilise AIADMK, says Palaniswami

The Hindu  

Stating that the AIADMK was a party of the masses and a fortress built with the strong cadre base, its general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Saturday said that no force could destabilise it. Mr. Palaniswami’s comments came a day after BJP State president K. Annamalai said the AIADMK would vanish after the Lok Sabha elections. Without naming him directly, …

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 …

Edappadi Palaniswami pulls up TTV Dhinakaran and Thanga Tamilselvan; silent on OPS in Theni election rally
8 months, 1 week 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 …

EPS interacts with traders during campaign
8 months, 2 weeks ago

EPS interacts with traders during campaign

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami interacted with the farmers and traders at Central market in Mattuthavani here on Tuesday while campaigning for Madurai Lok Sabha AIADMK candidate P. Saravanan. Speaking to the media during the campaign, Mr. Palaniswami said they could not accept the DMK’s criticism that AIADMK was into dynastic politics as the party had given ticket to …

Palaniswami challenges Stalin to list the shortcomings of AIADMK’s rule
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Palaniswami challenges Stalin to list the shortcomings of AIADMK’s rule

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Saturday challenged DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has been accusing the 10 years of AIADMK’s rule as a dark period, I am directly challenging Mr. Stalin to list whatever he considers as flaws in our government and we will give a fitting reply point by point. How …

No consensus among INDIA allies even on contesting together: Palaniswami
8 months, 2 weeks ago

No consensus among INDIA allies even on contesting together: Palaniswami

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on April 5 said there is no consensus among INDIA bloc parties even in contesting the Lok Sabha polls together as they have alliance in one State whereas they oppose each other in other States. Speaking at a public meeting seeking votes for AIADMK candidate for Erode Parliamentary constituency Ashok Kumar at Kaspapettai, Mr. …

Palaniswami challenges Stalin to a debate on performance
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Palaniswami challenges Stalin to a debate on performance

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Thursday dared DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. Your falsehood about AIADMK rule as ‘black regime’ with an eye on political gains will not work as people in Tamil Nadu are knowledgeable,” the former Chief Minister said while addressing a public meeting here to seek votes for AIADMK’s Coimbatore Lok Sabha candidate Singai …

AIADMK exerted pressure on DMK to implement women’s basic income scheme: Edappadi K. Palaniswami
8 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Edappadi Palaniswami accuses national parties of meting out ‘step-motherly’ treatment to T.N.
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Edappadi Palaniswami accuses national parties of meting out ‘step-motherly’ treatment to T.N.

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Saturday night accused both the Congress and BJP of meting out step-motherly treatment to Tamil Nadu by not delivering on the promises after coming to power. Addressing a public meeting canvassing votes for the DMDK Lok Sabha election candidate from Cuddalore constituency Sivakolunthu at the Manjakuppam grounds, Mr. Palaniswami charged both the national …

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 …

People will teach DMK a fitting lesson for its misdeeds, says Palaniswami
8 months, 4 weeks ago

People will teach DMK a fitting lesson for its misdeeds, says Palaniswami

The Hindu  

Accusing the DMK government of having failed to deliver in all aspects, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Sunday said that the people of the State would teach the ruling party a fitting lesson by ensuring the defeat of all its candidates in the upcoming Lok Sabha election. Mr. Palaniswami sought to project the 2024 election battle as one …

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami Defends Newcomer Candidates
9 months ago

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami Defends Newcomer Candidates

The Hindu  

The AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Thursday, March 21, 2024 justified the selection of mostly newcomers for the Lok Sabha election. “What is wrong with that?” he retorted when asked by a journalist that the list of 33 candidates including one in Puducherry contained the names of lesser known faces. Moreover, his party believed in the concept - …

AIADMK seals seat pact with 3 allies; releases 1st list for LS polls
9 months ago

AIADMK seals seat pact with 3 allies; releases 1st list for LS polls

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu’s main opposition party — the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam — on Wednesday finalised its seat-sharing arrangement with allies DMDK, SDPI and Puthiya Tamizhagam; and announced its first list of 16 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami with Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam general secretary Premallatha Vijayakant during the signing of …

Why is Palaniswami not questioning the BJP over electoral bonds, asks DMK
9 months ago

Why is Palaniswami not questioning the BJP over electoral bonds, asks DMK

The Hindu  

Baalu on Sunday joined issue with AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami who had criticised the DMK for accepting electoral bonds from Future Gaming and Hotel Services. “The DMK has been transparent in sharing information to the Election Commission of India, and there was nothing to hide,” Mr. Baalu said. As for Mr. Palaniswami’s contention whether it was appropriate to …

AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran and OPS target DMK & EPS’ AIADMK
9 months, 4 weeks ago

AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran and OPS target DMK & EPS’ AIADMK

New Indian Express  

THENI : AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran said Edappadi Palaniswami’s AIADMK faction and Chief Minister MK Stalin’s DMK are common enemies for ousted AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam and me. Addressing a gathering in the presence of Panneerselvam, Dhinakaran said that their fight against Palaniswami is not to attain power, but to rebuild the AIADMK and hand it over to the …

‘His desire to disable AIADMK symbol…': Palaniswami slams OPS
10 months ago

‘His desire to disable AIADMK symbol…': Palaniswami slams OPS

Hindustan Times  

Former Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi Palaniswami on Wednesday hit out at his former party colleague O Paneerselvam, saying that the latter's ‘desire’ to disable the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam symbol won't be fulfilled. Their desire to disable the AIADMK symbol during elections will not be fulfilled.," said Palaniswami as quoted by news agency ANI. On Tuesday, Palaniswami …

After Quitting BJP, Tamil Actor Gautami Tadimalla Joins AIADMK, Meets Edappadi Palaniswami
10 months, 1 week ago

After Quitting BJP, Tamil Actor Gautami Tadimalla Joins AIADMK, Meets Edappadi Palaniswami

ABP News  

New Delhi: Months after resigning from the BJP, Tamil actor Gautami Tadimalla on Wednesday joined the AIADMK and met with the party's general secretary, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, in Chennai. Tamil actor Gautami Tadimalla joined AIADMK and met the party's general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami in Chennai today pic.twitter.com/UVSwUGHUHb — ANI February 14, 2024 Gautami Accused BJP In Resignation Letter, Tamil …

EPS to spearhead protest against Raja
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

AIADMK will make announcement on poll alliances at the appropriate time, will not go with BJP: D Jayakumar
10 months, 3 weeks ago

AIADMK will make announcement on poll alliances at the appropriate time, will not go with BJP: D Jayakumar

The Hindu  

Senior AIADMK leader D. Jayakumar on Monday, January 29, 2024, said there was still a lot of time for the Lok Sabha elections, and the party would make announcements on its alliances and the number of seats it would contest in, at the appropriate time. Speaking to reporters, Mr. Jayakumar claimed many parties were in talks with the AIADMK for …

AIADMK district secretaries meet to discuss preparations for Lok Sabha poll
11 months, 2 weeks ago

AIADMK district secretaries meet to discuss preparations for Lok Sabha poll

The Hindu  

The AIADMK’s district secretaries met at the party headquarters in Chennai for about an hour on Tuesday to discuss preparations for the Lok Sabha election. The timing of the meeting aroused curiosity as BJP leader and Union Minister for Commerce Piyush Goyal, during his visit to the city on Monday, reiterated the BJP’s non-committal stance vis à vis the AIADMK, …

EPS at SDPI Meeting is a Harbinger of Future Ties
11 months, 2 weeks ago

EPS at SDPI Meeting is a Harbinger of Future Ties

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami addressing the rally of Socialist Democratic Party of India on Sunday in Madurai might be a harbinger for an electoral alliance between the two parties and help the AIADMK regain its old secular credentials that were lost during its long association with the BJP as a political ally. That the SDPI, which was …

AIADMK dreaming of getting toehold in INDIA
1 year 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 …

Edappadi Palaniswami Is Fully Qualified To Become PM, Says AIADMK Leader Sellur Raju
1 year, 1 month ago

Edappadi Palaniswami Is Fully Qualified To Become PM, Says AIADMK Leader Sellur Raju

ABP News  

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami has all the qualifications to become the Prime Minister of India, said AIADMK leader Sellur K Raju on Friday. However, when AIADMK was in an alliance with NDA, the former Minister endorsed PM Modi as the prime ministerial candidate of NDA and urged BJP to support EPS for CM in TN Assembly elections. On Friday, …

AIADMK embarks on an outreach in southern districts, the stronghold of the party once
1 year, 1 month ago

AIADMK embarks on an outreach in southern districts, the stronghold of the party once

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami’s visit to Pasumpon in Ramanathapuram district next week to pay homage to U. Muthuramalinga Thevar on the Forward Bloc leader’s birth anniversary has set tongues wagging about the party’s outreach in the southern districts, its stronghold once. The region — comprising 58 Assembly constituencies in the districts of Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram, …

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK chief Palaniswami’s opposition to BJP a ‘planned drama’, alleges DMK
1 year, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK chief Palaniswami’s opposition to BJP a ‘planned drama’, alleges DMK

India TV News  

Chennai: The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday alleged that AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami has not opposed the BJP and Governor RN Ravi, thus clarifying that his “opposition” to the former ally is a “ planned drama”. DMK's official Tamil organ 'Murasoli' referred to Palaniswami's response in a press conference, when he was asked on Governor Ravi's comment …

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