Edappadi Palaniswami pulls up TTV Dhinakaran and Thanga Tamilselvan; silent on OPS in Theni election rally
11 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 Mr. Narayanasami for his simplicity and dedication to serving the common man, Mr. Palaniswami said that the AIADMK candidate would always be accessible and bring development to the constituency. Likewise, Mr. Thanga Tamilselvan had also hopped from one party to the other for personal gain, he said.

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DC Edit | Will AIADMK, BJP revive alliance in Tamil Nadu?
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1 day, 18 hours 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 …

AIADMK-BJP tango? After Edappadi K Palaniswamy, state BJP chief Annamalai in Delhi to meet Amit Shah
2 days, 12 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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2 days, 12 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, 18 hours 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, 22 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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3 days, 3 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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3 days, 4 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 …

EPS-Amit Shah Hold Crucial Talks: Will AIADMK Rejoin NDA Ahead Of Tamil Nadu Elections?
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3 days, 6 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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3 days, 10 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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3 days, 12 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?
4 days, 12 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 …

No-confidence motion against Tamil Nadu speaker by AIADMK defeated
1 week, 4 days ago

No-confidence motion against Tamil Nadu speaker by AIADMK defeated

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu’s principal opposition AIADMK’s no-confidence motion on Monday seeking to remove assembly speaker M Appavu was defeated, with 154 MLAs from the ruling DMK and its allies including the Congress against it in a voice vote. The AIADMK had moved the resolution charging that the speaker is biased and “acting like a DMK worker” inside the House and wanted …

AIADMK's no-confidence motion against Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker fails
1 week, 5 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 …

AIADMK has no history of doing penance for electoral alliance: EPS
2 weeks, 6 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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3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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 …

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, 4 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 …

We did not want Panneerselvam to leave, he left of his own accord: EPS
3 weeks, 5 days ago

We did not want Panneerselvam to leave, he left of his own accord: EPS

The Hindu  

Without naming former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam directly, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami said though the party did not want him to leave, he left of his own accord after he was not given any position of power. The cadre will not forget the manner in which Mr. Panneerselvam let loose anti-social elements at the party headquarters in Chennai …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

Erode bypoll: DMK secures big lead over NTK in election AIADMK, BJP boycotted – Firstpost
1 month, 3 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 …

Aadhav Arjuna joins Vijay's TVK after controversial exit from Thirumalvalan's party
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Aadhav Arjuna joins Vijay's TVK after controversial exit from Thirumalvalan's party

India Today  

Political strategist Aadhav Arjuna, who made headlines with his fiery speech at a book launch event attended by actor Vijay, has officially joined Vijay's political party, Thamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam. Aadhav was previously a member of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi but was suspended after his remarks about Tamil Nadu politics sparked controversy. Thirumavalavan should be made Deputy Chief Minister and criticised …

TTV Dhinakaran on Vijay's new film poster: There can be only one MGR
2 months ago

TTV Dhinakaran on Vijay's new film poster: There can be only one MGR

India Today  

Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran has weighed in on actor Vijay’s new movie poster, which has sparked discussions for its apparent emulation of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and matinee idol MG Ramachandran. There will not be anyone equal to him or to our beloved leader Amma Jayalalithaa.” He further remarked on the enduring influence of iconic …

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 …

Stalin and Palaniswami Clash Over Election Promises at Sivaganga Event
2 months ago

Stalin and Palaniswami Clash Over Election Promises at Sivaganga Event

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: Chief Minister M K Stalin’s reply to the Leader of the Opposition, Edappadi K Palaniswami, on the honouring of election promise at the public function in Sivaganga, triggered an exchange of broadsides between both the parties each accusing the other of not implementing projects announced in their respective manifestos. Angered by the Chief Minister’s comment that the Leader of …

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 …

Tamil Nadu Congress invites actor Vijay to join INDIA bloc, BJP mocks offer
2 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu Congress invites actor Vijay to join INDIA bloc, BJP mocks offer

India Today  

A political slugfest erupted in Tamil Nadu after state Congress chief K Selvaperunthagai extended an invitation to actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay to join the opposition INDIA bloc. As a citizen of India, this is my humble suggestion," the Tamil Nadu Congress chief said, inviting a quick response from the BJP. Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai took …

Optimistic about NDA’s win in 2026 Assembly election, says Annamalai
2 months, 1 week ago

Optimistic about NDA’s win in 2026 Assembly election, says Annamalai

The Hindu  

“I am optimistic that National Democratic Alliance in the 2026 Assembly election will defeat the incumbent government and become the ruling alliance,” said BJP Tamil Nadu President K. Annamalai. While speaking to press here on Saturday, he said that no one could say that they would win 200 seats in the next election, as everything was unpredictable. Commenting on BJP’s …

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 …

Vijay’s TVK boycotts Erode East bypoll; two-corner battle between DMK, NTK
2 months, 1 week ago

Vijay’s TVK boycotts Erode East bypoll; two-corner battle between DMK, NTK

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: New political entrant actor Vijay announced on Friday that his party, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam will neither contest in the assembly by-election to Erode East, scheduled to be held on February 5, nor support others. The development came days after Tamil Nadu’s opposition parties All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Bharatiya Janata Party -led National Democratic Alliance boycotted the …

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 …

Tamil Nadu: NDA will boycott Erode East bypoll, focus on dethroning DMK, says BJP leader Annamalai
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: NDA will boycott Erode East bypoll, focus on dethroning DMK, says BJP leader Annamalai

India TV News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance has decided to boycott the Erode East bypoll scheduled for February 5 and would focus on eliminating the MK Stalin-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the BJP state unit said on Sunday. Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai said the upcoming election was a "by-election for a by-election", …

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 …

Tamil Nadu opposition parties boycott Erode bypoll, accuse DMK of intimidation
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu opposition parties boycott Erode bypoll, accuse DMK of intimidation

India Today  

The trend of boycotting bypolls in Tamil Nadu continues as two opposition parties, AIADMK and DMDK, announced on Saturday their decision to skip the upcoming Erode East byelection, scheduled for February 5, alleging intimidation by Chief Minister MK Stalin-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami was the first to declare the boycott, followed by DMDK General Secretary …

AIADMK district secretaries to meet on January 11
2 months, 3 weeks ago

AIADMK district secretaries to meet on January 11

The Hindu  

With the Election Commission deciding to hold by-election to the Erode assembly constituency next month, the AIADMK’s district units’ secretaries are going to meet on January 11 at their party headquarters here. The release did not mention the purpose for the scheduled meeting, even though it was issued to the media a few hours after the EC’s announcement Since the …

Manmohan Singh duly respected the aspirations of Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Manmohan Singh duly respected the aspirations of Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday said former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh duly respected the aspirations of Tamil Nadu and introduced several initiatives benefiting the State during the United Progressive Alliance regime at the Centre between 2004 and 2014. Elangovan during a meeting organised by Tamil Nadu Congress Committee in Chennai, Mr. Stalin said the two leaders were …

When Manmohan Singh demonstrated his negotiation skills in Tamil Nadu
3 months ago

When Manmohan Singh demonstrated his negotiation skills in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, widely known as an eminent economist, had a facet that was relatively less talked about — he was a skilful negotiator in seat sharing, that too with strong-willed leaders such as Jayalalithaa of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and M. Karunanidhi of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. In the run-up to the 1999 Lok …

ECI summons EPS, OPS over AIADMK poll symbol
3 months, 1 week ago

ECI summons EPS, OPS over AIADMK poll symbol

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: The Election Commission of India has called AIADMK general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami and expelled party leader O Panneerselvam to appear for a personal hearing on December 23 in Delhi in a hearing related to AIADMK’s two leaves symbol. This comes after the Madras high court on December 4 had directed the ECI to take a decision in four weeks …

Will exit from DMK alliance push Arjuna into budding politician Vijay's arms?
3 months, 1 week ago

Will exit from DMK alliance push Arjuna into budding politician Vijay's arms?

India Today  

The exit of Aadhav Arjuna from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi after party chief Thol. He accused the former VCK deputy general secretary of hidden agendas and questioned the timing and nature of Arjuna’s statements against the DMK and its heir apparent Udhayanidhi Stalin. In broad hints of a deepening divide within the VCK, Thirumavalavan said Arjuna’s decision to leave the …

Kanimozhi on DMK’s prospects
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kanimozhi on DMK’s prospects

The Hindu  

Thoothukudi MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi has said that the DMK will win 200 seats in the next Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Addressing the DMK southern zone Adi Dravidar welfare committee’s review meeting held in Tiruchendur on Saturday, the MP said: “As DMK leader M.K. Stalin’s tenure, the DMK has constantly worked towards the development of oppressed communities, weather it was 18% …

R N Ravi Calls for Social Movement to Uphold Ambedkar’s Vision
3 months, 3 weeks ago

R N Ravi Calls for Social Movement to Uphold Ambedkar’s Vision

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Governor R N Ravi and Chief Minister M K Stalin led the State in remembering B R Ambedkar to garlanding his statues and paying floral tributes with many political leaders in the State putting out messages in their social media pages on the occasion of his death anniversary. ‘Let us transform this moment into a social movement, pledging to …

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