Erode East puts OPS in a Catch 22 situation
1 year, 10 months ago

Erode East puts OPS in a Catch 22 situation

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Caught in a Catch-22 situation on contesting the bye-election to the Erode East Assembly Constituency, O Panneerselvam, heading a faction of the AIADMK, announced an election committee, headed by former Minister R Vaithilingam, comprising 118 members as a counter to the 117-member panel formed by the rival group of Edappadi K Palaniswami that is keen to take on the ruling coalition’s candidate, E V K Elangovan. The acolytes of Panneerselvam, who fear that their group might go into oblivion if the rival faction keenly contests the bye-election and establishes itself as the ‘real AIADMK,’ a status over which the dispute is now before the Supreme Court, are also not in a position to identify and field a candidate from their group to give a fight to Elangovan and also the rival AIADMK candidate. However, since the Palaniswami group formed a 117-member poll panel and started the work even before nominating the candidate and ascertaining what their election symbol will be – they are prepared to contest even if the traditional ‘Two Leaves’ is frozen or given to the rivals – Panneerselvam was prepared to watch them run roughshod over his faction, which could lead to their decimation in the political arena. Though the OPS faction would like the BJP to fight the Congress in the bye-election and it could hide behind it, the State BJP does not seem to have interest in facing the polls now and might even support the EPS group that is yet to name the candidate despite having zeroed in a two or three leaders with clout in Erode East constituency.

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ECI summons EPS, OPS over AIADMK poll symbol
5 days, 8 hours 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 Erode East Turn Out to Be Vijay’s Dindigul?
1 week ago

Will Erode East Turn Out to Be Vijay’s Dindigul?

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: With the State Assembly declaring the vacancy of its Erode East seat following the passing away of veteran Congress leader E V K S Elangovan on December 14, all eyes are now on the constituency with some wondering if it would do to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam founder Vijay what the Dindigul Lok Sabha seat did to AIADMK founder M …

AIADMK will form strong alliance for 2026 state polls as expected: Party chief EPS
1 week, 2 days ago

AIADMK will form strong alliance for 2026 state polls as expected: Party chief EPS

India Today  

The opposition party in Tamil Nadu, AIADMK, on Sunday said that the party will forge a strong alliance for the next assembly elections, expressing confidence in returning to power by defeating the MK Stalin-led DMK. AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami emphasised that the party's prospects in the assembly elections cannot be judged based on its poor performance in the …

All sections are dissatisfied in DMK regime, say AIADMK leaders
3 weeks, 3 days ago

All sections are dissatisfied in DMK regime, say AIADMK leaders

The Hindu  

Be it the government employees or the farmers or the youth force, every section in Tamil Nadu was dissatisfied and disappointed with the DMK government’s poor performance, said speakers at the AIADMK workers’ meeting held in Kovilpatti on Saturday. AIADMK former minister S. Semmalai expressed confidence of winning all the three Assembly constituencies in the northern district of Thoothukudi during …

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 …

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 …

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami hints at reunion with BJP?
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Is AIADMK keen on a tie-up with Vijay’s TVK?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Is AIADMK keen on a tie-up with Vijay’s TVK?

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai:AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami exhorting his party functionaries to refrain from attacking any political party other than the DMK and BJP in their speeches triggered a speculation that the party was willing to have a tie-up with the newly launched Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam of actor Vijay in the 2026 Assembly polls. With Vijay declaring the DMK as TVK's …

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 …

Key allies take swipe at DMK, Stalin for organising religious conferences
3 months, 3 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, 4 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 …

Assembly bypolls: INDIA bloc wins 1 seat, leading in 10; NDA parties ahead in 2
5 months, 1 week ago

Assembly bypolls: INDIA bloc wins 1 seat, leading in 10; NDA parties ahead in 2

Deccan Chronicle  

INDIA bloc member AAP won the Jalandhar West assembly bypoll in Punjab while the alliance's other constituents -- Congress, TMC and DMK -- were leading in 10 of the remaining 12 seats where by-elections were held earlier this week, according to the counting trends on the Election Commission website and state officials.While the BJP was in the lead in Himachal …

What the NTK would have done to AIADMK front’s LS poll prospects
5 months, 2 weeks ago

What the NTK would have done to AIADMK front’s LS poll prospects

The Hindu  

The AIADMK-led front would have secured leads in 21 more Assembly segments in the 2024 Lok Sabha election had the NTK been a part of it. Taking into account the votes polled by the combine and the NTK this election, the total number of Assembly seats where they would have secured leads is 31. Moreover, had the parties contested together, …

Will AIADMK supporters vote for DMK in Vikravandi?
6 months, 1 week ago

Will AIADMK supporters vote for DMK in Vikravandi?

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Who will benefit from the AIADMK’s boycott of the July 10 Vikravandi by-election to the State Assembly? While the DMK leaders are hopeful that the AIADMK supporters would only vote for the DMK and not any other party in the event of the AIADMK pulling out of the race, the AIADMK leaders are confident that they would follow the …

Bypoll in Vikravandi will not be fair and free: EPS on boycott call
6 months, 1 week ago

Bypoll in Vikravandi will not be fair and free: EPS on boycott call

Hindustan Times  

A day after announcing that the AIADMK would boycott the bypoll for the Vikravandi assembly constituency, party general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami on Sunday justified his decision saying that the ruling DMK would not allow it to be a free and fair election. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami alleged that the ruling DMK will misuse its power in the Vikravandi bypoll. …

Edappadi Palaniswami justifies move to boycott Vikravandi bypoll, says DMK will go to any extent to win
6 months, 1 week ago

Edappadi Palaniswami justifies move to boycott Vikravandi bypoll, says DMK will go to any extent to win

The Hindu  

The AIADMK’s general secretary, Edappadi K Palaniswami, on Sunday justified his party’s decision to boycott the byelection to the Vikravandi Assembly constituency, slated for July 10. According to him, the people had witnessed how the DMK “manipulated voters” in the byelection to the Erode Assembly constituency last year to ensure victory for the candidate of its ally, the Congress. Answering …

It’s DMK vs PMK at Vikravandi as AIADMK pulls out
6 months, 1 week ago

It’s DMK vs PMK at Vikravandi as AIADMK pulls out

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The July 10 by-election to the Vikravandi Assembly constituency will see a straight fight between the ruling DMK and the BJP’s ally, the PMK, as the AIADMK pulled out of the race on Saturday blaming the DMK of misusing its official power to indulge in irregularities in the just concluded Lok Sabha polls. After a meeting with top party …

Efforts are under way to re-unify all of AIADMK’s factions
6 months, 1 week ago

Efforts are under way to re-unify all of AIADMK’s factions

The Hindu  

Efforts to reunify all groups of the AIADMK appear to be making progress with a group of former party functionaries, calling themselves a coordinating committee, planning to meet former interim general secretary, V.K. This development is to be seen in the context of an initiative being taken by the committee writing an identical letter on Friday to the party general …

AIADMK loses its sheen across several Lok Sabha constituencies in Tamil Nadu
6 months, 2 weeks ago

AIADMK loses its sheen across several Lok Sabha constituencies in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

A close look at the performance of the AIADMK, the principal Opposition party in Tamil Nadu, along with its ally, DMDK, in select 14 constituencies during the recent Lok Sabha election reveals that the Dravidian major, whose vote share was around 40% and more 10 years ago, is now a pale shadow of its original strength, if the current vote …

AIADMK’s vote share has increased, no ties with BJP for 2026 election, says EPS
6 months, 2 weeks ago

AIADMK’s vote share has increased, no ties with BJP for 2026 election, says EPS

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami said on Saturday that compared with the 2019 general election, his party had secured one per cent more votes this time, and ruled out the possibility of an alliance with the BJP for the 2026 Assembly election in the State. Even the vote shares of the DMK, its alliance, and the BJP-led front have …

Lok Sabha election results point to DMK-led coalition’s lead over rivals in 222 Assembly segments
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha election results point to DMK-led coalition’s lead over rivals in 222 Assembly segments

The Hindu  

The DMK-led front was ahead of its rivals in 222 Assembly segments, going by the data on Assembly constituency-wise performance of political parties in the 18th Lok Sabha election. Interestingly, in 32 Lok Sabha constituencies, the ruling coalition had leads in all the Assembly segments within them. As regards the principal Opposition party, it can draw consolation from the fact …

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 …

Election results 2024: AIADMK fails again in its bid to reverse its electoral fortunes
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Election results 2024: AIADMK fails again in its bid to reverse its electoral fortunes

The Hindu  

The AIADMK, which hoped to reverse its fortunes in the Lok Sabha election after tasting back-to-back electoral setbacks, has again failed in its bid. Asked how his party would respond in the event of any call by members of the Panneerselvam camp for reunification, the former Minister replied, “Our leader is always open to workers returning to the party. For …

Lok Sabha results 2024 | Barring Dharmapuri, DMK-led alliance leads in all Lok Sabha seats in western T.N. as of noon
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha results 2024 | Barring Dharmapuri, DMK-led alliance leads in all Lok Sabha seats in western T.N. as of noon

The Hindu  

Barring the Dharmapuri Lok Sabha seat, the DMK-led alliance was leading in all the Lok Sabha constituencies in western Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu Election Results 2024 LIVE updates In Coimbatore, BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai was trailing behind his DMK rival Ganapathy P. Rajkumar by a margin of over 29,000 votes. In Tiruppur, the the CPI nominee K. Subbarayan, …

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 …

Lok Sabha results: AIADMK’s future at stake in Tamil Nadu as NDA looks to gain ground
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha results: AIADMK’s future at stake in Tamil Nadu as NDA looks to gain ground

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu witnessed a triangular contest this general elections with the Bharatiya Janata Party emerging as the third front into the Dravidian arena. DMK president and chief minister MK Stalin had swept 38 out of the 39 seats in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls and has kept the same rainbow alliance intact where Congress is their principal ally. They aim …

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 | Fighting against the DMK and AIADMK fronts undoubtedly challenging for the NDA, says Vasan
8 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha polls | Fighting against the DMK and AIADMK fronts undoubtedly challenging for the NDA, says Vasan

The Hindu  

Tamil Maanila Congress president G.K. Vasan on Tuesday said the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance in the State has taken a new avatar to fight both the Dravidian majors – the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam – and will “win a considerable number of seats” in the upcoming Lok Sabha election. So when we have …

Palaniswami takes a dig at Annamalai; questions his fate after June 4
8 months, 1 week ago

Palaniswami takes a dig at Annamalai; questions his fate after June 4

The Hindu  

Taking a swipe at BJP State president K. Annamalai, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Monday wondered if the former would continue in his post after June 4, the day of counting of votes polled for the Lok Sabha elections. Campaigning for DMDK candidate B. Parthasarathy contesting in Chennai Central constituency, Mr. Palaniswami without mentioning Mr. Annamalai’s name said …

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 …

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, …

It's star war in TN's Theni heartland for Lok Sabha polls
8 months, 1 week ago

It's star war in TN's Theni heartland for Lok Sabha polls

New Indian Express  

The constituency that saw 17 Lok Sabha elections so far has seen AIADMK winning eight times, Congress five times, DMK twice and Swatantra Party and Indian Union Muslim League winning one time each. Giving a tough fight to Tamilselvan this time is AMMK general secretary TTV Dhinakaran, AIADMK veteran VT Narayanasamy, who has been a party member for the last …

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, 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 …

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 …

Constituency watch| DMK to lock horns with AIADMK in Erode
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Constituency watch| DMK to lock horns with AIADMK in Erode

The Hindu  

Farming, textiles, turmeric and industrial activities are the broadest sectors that keep the economy vibrant in the Erode Parliamentary Constituency that is all set to witness a close contest between the two major Dravidian parties — the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Prakash of DMK and Ashok Kumar of AIADMK will have a direct …

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. …

Lok Sabha polls | Edappadi Palaniswami slams A. Raja, DMK top brass for corruption and drug trade in T.N.
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls | Edappadi Palaniswami slams A. Raja, DMK top brass for corruption and drug trade in T.N.

The Hindu  

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and general secretary of the AIADMK Edappadi K. Palaniswami, on Thursday, April 4, 2024, trained his guns at DMK’s A. Raja, T.N. Speaking at an election rally in Udhagamandalam, Mr. Palaniswami said that Nilgiris Lok Sabha M.P., A. Raja, who is contesting again in the upcoming elections, had been accused in the ₹1.72 lakh crore …

AIADMK exerted pressure on DMK to implement women’s basic income scheme: Edappadi K. Palaniswami
8 months, 3 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 …

Lok Sabha polls | Despite being in power for 10 years, BJP did nothing to retrieve Katchatheevu: T.N. Law Minister
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls | Despite being in power for 10 years, BJP did nothing to retrieve Katchatheevu: T.N. Law Minister

The Hindu  

Despite being in power for the past 10 years at the the Centre, the BJP did nothing to retrieve Katchatheevu island, and has now, only remembered the issue, on the eve of the general elections, said T.N. Speaking to mediapersons in Nagapattinam on Monday, April 1, 2024, Mr. Regupathy said: “If the BJP had genuine concern for Katchatheevu, why did …

The years that saw two Dravidian majors becoming Tamil Nadu’s principal players
8 months, 3 weeks ago

The years that saw two Dravidian majors becoming Tamil Nadu’s principal players

The Hindu  

The decade starting from 1967 marked a pivotal moment for Tamil Nadu, as it witnessed the rise of two significant Dravidian parties: the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. In the 1967 Lok Sabha election held in the State along with the Assembly poll, the DMK-led United Front, consisting of Swatantra, Communist Party of India …

AIADMK kick-starts election campaign in Thoothukudi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

AIADMK kick-starts election campaign in Thoothukudi

The Hindu  

The AIADMK in Thoothukudi on Sunday organised a public meeting to officially inaugurate its election office party and introduce its candidate R. Sivasamy Velumani. Mr. Shanmugapandian said AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami endured a lot of struggles and brought together lakhs of cadre, which had frightened the opposition parties, especially the DMK. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi through undemocratic ways has …

Tamil Nadu: Side switches, new pitches in Perambalur
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: Side switches, new pitches in Perambalur

New Indian Express  

Who are facing off? In the 2014 Lok Sabha election, T R Paarivendhar finished third by securing 2,38,887 votes, whereas AIADMK’s R P Marutharajaa won with 4,62,693 votes, with DMK’s Seemanur Prabu being the runner-up with 2,49,645 votes. However, in 2019, Paarivendhar contested under DMK’s Rising Sun and emerged victorious with a whopping 6,83,697 votes, with a winning margin of …

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Will BJP make a mark in Dravida land Tamil Nadu?
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Will BJP make a mark in Dravida land Tamil Nadu?

New Indian Express  

The AIADMK is contesting 32 seats while the remaining seven seats have been allotted to allies DMDK, PT and SDPI. 'Contest between DMK and AIADMK' Although, widely seen as a three-cornered contest, former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami and DMK’s Kanimozhi will have us believe that the contest is between the DMK and the …

DMK, AIADMK and BJP to fight it out in nine Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu
9 months ago

DMK, AIADMK and BJP to fight it out in nine Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

With major parties and alliances having announced their respective list of candidates for the Lok Sabha election in the State, as many as nine constituencies will witness a three-cornered fight between candidates contesting on the symbols of the ‘Rising Sun’, the ‘Two Leaves’ and the ‘Lotus’. The electoral battle in Chennai North, Chennai South, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Namakkal, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Pollachi, …

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

EPS faults PMK over BJP ties in Tamil Nadu, calls it 'opportunist'
9 months ago

EPS faults PMK over BJP ties in Tamil Nadu, calls it 'opportunist'

New Indian Express  

COIMBATORE : Former Chief Minister and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday targeted the Pattali Makkal Katchi over its tie-up with the BJP for the Lok Sabha election. “PMK is frequently changing the alliance like the birds visiting the Vedanthangal sanctuary when the lake is filled with water and leaving when the water dries up,” EPS said, comparing …

AIADMK releases final list of 16 candidates for TN; 1 for Puducherry
9 months ago

AIADMK releases final list of 16 candidates for TN; 1 for Puducherry

Hindustan Times  

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Thursday released its second and final list of 17 nominees —16 seats in Tamil Nadu and the lone constituency in Puducherry — for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The party had announced its first list of 16 candidates on Wednesday, soon after its finalised its seat-sharing arrangement with allies Desiya Murpokku Dravida …

Three is a crowd: On Tamil Nadu political scene and the general election 2024
9 months ago

Three is a crowd: On Tamil Nadu political scene and the general election 2024

The Hindu  

Unlike in 2019, Tamil Nadu, in 2024, seems poised for a three-cornered contest, with the ruling DMK-led front remaining cohesive, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance roping in one more party, i.e., the PMK, and the AIADMK being left with smaller organisations. Six months ago, it left the NDA over differences with the BJP’s State leadership, especially its president K. Annamalai, …

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