DMK fields Anniyur Siva as candidate for Vikravandi byelection
9 months, 2 weeks ago

DMK fields Anniyur Siva as candidate for Vikravandi byelection

The Hindu  

The DMK, backed by its allies, on Tuesday named Anniyur Siva as its candidate for the Vikravandi Assembly bypoll, scheduled to be held on July 10. Meanwhile, DMK general secretary Duraimurugan named former MP Gowtham Sigamani as district secretary of the party’s Villupuram South unit, a post formerly held by Pugazhenthi. The party also made P. Sekar the secretary of its Villupuram North unit, replacing senior party functionary and Minister Gingee K.S. Earlier in the day, the newly-appointed office-bearers of the DMK’s Parliamentary party called on Mr. Stalin at the DMK head office on Anna Salai in Chennai.

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DMK hopes to contest in 20 seats in 2026 Assembly election, says party convenor R. Siva
1 month, 1 week ago

DMK hopes to contest in 20 seats in 2026 Assembly election, says party convenor R. Siva

The Hindu  

The Puducherry unit of DMK is hoping to contest 20 seats as part of an alliance in the 2026 Assembly election if allowed by the party’s central leadership in Tamil Nadu, DMK convenor and Leader of Opposition R. Siva has said. Addressing a State executive committee meeting of the party, Mr. Siva also hinted at fielding candidates in all 30 …

New DMK functionaries face a daunting task ahead
1 month, 1 week ago

New DMK functionaries face a daunting task ahead

New Indian Express  

ERODE/TIRUPPUR: Considering the 2026 Assembly elections, the DMK effected some changes in its Erode and Tiruppur districts recently. N Dinesh Kumar has been appointed as in-charge of Tiruppur North District and Thoppu ND Venkatachalam has been appointed as in-charge of Erode Central District. The changes have been made after Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin, who recently visited Erode, …

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 …

DMK reshuffles district secretaries ahead of assembly elections
1 month, 2 weeks ago

DMK reshuffles district secretaries ahead of assembly elections

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The DMK has rejigged a few district secretaries ahead of the assembly elections by appointing new district in-charges and by reallocating constituencies. Former minister Thoppu N D Venkatachalam has been appointed as in charge for Erode Central district that includes two assembly constituencies of Bhavani and Perundurai. Former minister K S Masthan, who was stripped of both the ministerial …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Erode (East): A bypoll with few challenges for DMK
2 months, 1 week ago

Erode (East): A bypoll with few challenges for DMK

The Hindu  

In normal circumstances, a bye-election should be a political audit of the government’s performance. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami justified his party’s decision on the grounds that the ruling party would misuse its power and not allow the electors to cast their votes freely. The absence of a strong alliance, rather than the “excesses of the ruling party”, as …

Governor RN Ravi, CM Stalin extend Pongal greetings
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Governor RN Ravi, CM Stalin extend Pongal greetings

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Governor RN Ravi, CM MK Stalin, and leaders of political parties extended their Pongal greetings to the people of Tamil Nadu. Meanwhile, Stalin as the president of the DMK, asked party cadre to celebrate the festival by writing the words ‘Inbam Pongum Tamil Nadu’ in front of their houses. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, former CM O Panneerselvam, …

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: DMK announces VC Chandhirakumar as candidate for Erode East bypoll
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: DMK announces VC Chandhirakumar as candidate for Erode East bypoll

India TV News  

The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has officially named V.C. The DMK and Congress agreed to field the DMK candidate in light of the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The Congress, which traditionally held the Erode East seat, decided not to contest the by-election, conceding the seat to the DMK on Stalin's request. K. Selvaperunthagai, President of the Tamil Nadu …

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 …

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% …

'I know brother Thirumavalavan's heart,' says Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
4 months, 1 week ago

'I know brother Thirumavalavan's heart,' says Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday said he understood Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi chief Thol Thirumavalavan's feelings and thoughts. Further, Stalin said the VCK top leader showed true love and affection towards him and Thirumavalavan was also aware of his committed work. Also, factors such as actor Vijay's new political outfit Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam assuring a share …

Actor Vijay’s TVK Party Launch: Star Power Meets Ideological Confusion in Tamil Nadu Politics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Actor Vijay’s TVK Party Launch: Star Power Meets Ideological Confusion in Tamil Nadu Politics

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 08, 2024 22:53 IST - 10 MINS READ When the Tamil film star “Thalapathy” Vijay, or General Vijay as his fans fondly call him, stepped on to the podium on October 27 to deliver a 45-minute speech, he was greeted by roars and applause in a charged and theatrical event that opened yet another exciting chapter in …

Target DMK govt, but stay off its allies: EPS to AIADMK secys
4 months, 3 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, …

Is AIADMK keen on a tie-up with Vijay’s TVK?
4 months, 3 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 …

DMK's Rise: Stalin Aims to Break 50-Year Jinx
5 months, 1 week ago

DMK's Rise: Stalin Aims to Break 50-Year Jinx

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is focusing on securing a second term for the DMK in the upcoming assembly elections. The DMK chief has set an ambitious target for the party rank and file, aiming to win 200 of the 234 seats in the legislative assembly. To achieve this, the party has appointed external observers for all 234 constituencies …

P.V. Anvar launches new movement, but fails to find political anchorage in DMK in Tamil Nadu
5 months, 3 weeks ago

P.V. Anvar launches new movement, but fails to find political anchorage in DMK in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Anvar, who bitterly broke ranks with the ruling Left Democratic Front in Kerala and launched a new political movement at a well-attended public rally at Manjeri in Malappuram on Sunday, appeared hard-pressed to find a safe political anchorage despite his overtures to the Dravida Munnetra Kazhakam. Shunned by the Communist Party of India and feeling unwelcome in the Congress-led United …

DMK district secy meeting sets target for 2026 assembly polls
7 months, 1 week ago

DMK district secy meeting sets target for 2026 assembly polls

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: DMK president and chief minister M K Stalin on Friday set an ambitious target for his party to win 200 seats out of the 234 assembly seats in the 2026 state elections in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin releases his book titled 'Then Thisaiyil Theerpu' in the presence of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MPs Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, TR Baalu …

Tamil Nadu's DMK: The sunrise party prepares for yet another son-rise
7 months, 4 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, …

On a winning streak: Ruling DMK retains Vikravandi seat
8 months, 2 weeks ago

On a winning streak: Ruling DMK retains Vikravandi seat

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The ruling DMK on Saturday emerged victorious in the bypoll to the Vikravandi Assembly constituency by defeating his nearest rival C Anbumani of the Paatali Makkal Katchi by a margin of 67,757 votes. With ADMK and DMDK boycotting the bypoll, the fight was largely between DMK's Anniyur Siva and Anbumani. By retaining the Vikravandi seat, the ruling DMK has …

Curtains down on campaigning for Vikravandi byelection
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Curtains down on campaigning for Vikravandi byelection

The Hindu  

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

Vikravandi bypoll: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin tells voters to defeat NDA candidate as they ‘betrayed social justice’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikravandi bypoll: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin tells voters to defeat NDA candidate as they ‘betrayed social justice’

The Hindu  

DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and M. K. Stalin on Friday, July 5, 2024, told the voters in Vikravandi Assembly constituency that by defeating the BJP-led NDA candidate fielded by the PMK in the July 10 bypoll, they would teach a lesson to those who were betraying social justice. In a video message canvassing votes for the DMK’s …

Tamil Nadu: Vikravandi By-Election Intensifies amid Allegations
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: Vikravandi By-Election Intensifies amid Allegations

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: With less than a week left from the by-election to the Vikravandi Assembly constituency, the electoral fight intensifies with the Naam Tamilar Katchi,, headed by Seeman, writing to the Chief Electoral Officer listing out the alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct by the ruling DMK and demanding action against the party. The party’s lawyers’ wing alleged that …

Disqualify DMK candidate in Vikravandi bypoll: Anbumani
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Disqualify DMK candidate in Vikravandi bypoll: Anbumani

The Hindu  

PMK president Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 demanded that the DMK candidate Anniyur Siva be disqualified from contesting the Vikravandi by-election after dhotis, sarees and other gift items were recovered from DMK’s local secretary and former Panchayat president, A.C. Ramalingam’s house in Aasangapuram village in Vikravandi. In a statement, he said that when the members of the …

Will AIADMK supporters vote for DMK in Vikravandi?
9 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
9 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
9 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 …

BJP, AIADMK fighting Tamil Nadu bypoll through proxy: Chidambaram
9 months, 1 week ago

BJP, AIADMK fighting Tamil Nadu bypoll through proxy: Chidambaram

Deccan Chronicle  

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday alleged the BJP and AIADMK are fighting the July 10 Vikravandi bypoll through 'proxy' PMK and that the INDIA bloc must ensure a resounding victory of the DMK candidate.Hitting out at Tamil Nadu's main opposition AIADMK for boycotting the bypoll, Chidambaram, in a post on X, said: "AIADMK's decision to boycott the Vikravandi …

It’s DMK vs PMK at Vikravandi as AIADMK pulls out
9 months, 2 weeks 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
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Bypoll to Tami Tamil Nadu’s Vikravandi assembly seat to be held on July 10
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Bypoll to Tami Tamil Nadu’s Vikravandi assembly seat to be held on July 10

Hindustan Times  

The by-election to the Vikravandi assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu’s Villupuram district will be held on July 10, the Election Commission of India announced on Monday. The Vikravandi constituency was left vacant after Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam MLA N Pugazhendhi died due to illness on April 6. Pugazhendhi won by more than 93,000 votes to defeat AIADMK candidate R Muthamizhselvan in …

Tamil Nadu election result 2024: DMK and its allies score a resounding victory in three constituencies around Chennai
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu election result 2024: DMK and its allies score a resounding victory in three constituencies around Chennai

The Hindu  

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and its allies have scored a resounding victory in the three Lok Sabha constituencies of Kancheepuram, Sriperumbudur and Tiruvallur. In Tiruvallur reserved Parliamentary constituency, Congress candidate and former IAS officer Sasikanth Senthil won with a huge margin of 5,72,155 votes against BJP’s Pon V. Balaganapathy. Mr. Balaganapathy and DMDK’s K. Nallathambi got 2,24,801 votes and 2,23,904 …

AIADMK exerted pressure on DMK to implement women’s basic income scheme: Edappadi K. Palaniswami
11 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 …

DMK, AIADMK spar over order of filing nomination for Chennai North seat
1 year ago

DMK, AIADMK spar over order of filing nomination for Chennai North seat

The Hindu  

A heated argument broke out between HR&CE Minister P.K. Sekarbabu of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and former Minister D. Jayakumar of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and their party cadre on Monday over the order of filing nominations for the Lok Sabha election at the office of the Greater Chennai Corporation Regional Deputy Commissioner Officer. Returning Officer Katta …

Election Fever Catches Up in TN
1 year ago

Election Fever Catches Up in TN

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: With just two more days left to file nominations for the Lok Sabha elections, Monday saw a mad scramble for presenting the papers at the designated offices that witnessed scuffles and scenes of bonhomie between rivals though the Congress party alone could not name its nominees for the Mayiladuthurai and Tirunelveli constituencies and for the by-election to Vilavancode Assembly …

Lok Sabha polls | Vijayakant’s son Vijaya Prabhakaran to make poll debut in Virudhunagar
1 year ago

Lok Sabha polls | Vijayakant’s son Vijaya Prabhakaran to make poll debut in Virudhunagar

The Hindu  

The DMDK on Friday, March 21, 2024, released its list of candidates for the five Lok Sabha constituencies it is contesting in, as part of the AIADMK alliance, in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The DMDK’s late founder Vijayakant’s son Vijaya Prabhakaran will make his poll debut and contest in Virudhunagar. As per the announcement made by the party’s general …

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

Lok Sabha polls 2024: AIADMK ties up with DMDK, SDPI and PT; announces seat sharing plan
1 year ago

Lok Sabha polls 2024: AIADMK ties up with DMDK, SDPI and PT; announces seat sharing plan

Live Mint  

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the main opposition party of Tamil Nadu, Wednesday said the party has finalised seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections with allies Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam, Social Democratic Party of India and Puthiya Tamizhagam. Disclosing the electoral pacts with allies at party headquarters in Chennai, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami said …

Lok Sabha polls | DMK fields 10 incumbents, 11 new faces in Tamil Nadu
1 year ago

Lok Sabha polls | DMK fields 10 incumbents, 11 new faces in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, released the list of 21 DMK candidates that include three women, for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu. Leader of the DMK Parliamentary Party in the Lok Sabha and party treasurer T.R. The party renominated its incumbents from all three Lok Sabha constituencies in …

AIADMK announces first list of 16 candidates for April 19 LS polls, allots 5 seats to DMDK
1 year ago

AIADMK announces first list of 16 candidates for April 19 LS polls, allots 5 seats to DMDK

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday released the first list of 16 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections and asserted, "The AIADMK is not dependent on alliances as the party stands on its strength." Addressing a press conference after releasing the candidates' list at the AIADMK headquarters here, Palaniswami said the DMDK has been allocated five seats …

Lok Sabha polls 2024 | DMK-Congress complete constituency allocation exercise
1 year ago

Lok Sabha polls 2024 | DMK-Congress complete constituency allocation exercise

The Hindu  

The Congress will contest in Tiruvallur, Krishnagiri, Mayiladuthurai, Cuddalore, Karur, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari and the Puducherry Parliamentary constituencies as a part of the I.N.D.I.A. Stalin and Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K. Selvaperunthagai at the DMK headquarters, Anna Arivalayam, in Chennai, on Monday, March 18, 2024. In the 2019 general elections too, the Congress had contested in nine plus …

DMK likely to replace three Congress Lok Sabha constituencies
1 year ago

DMK likely to replace three Congress Lok Sabha constituencies

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Congress party is anticipating that the DMK might replace three of the constituencies allotted to the party in 2019 Lok Sabha elections — Arani, Tiruchi and Theni — with three others — Cuddalore, Tirunelveli and Mayiladuthurai — in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, according to sources. The DMK has already agreed to part with 9 Lok Sabha …

DMK, AIADMK interview aspiring Lok Sabha poll candidates
1 year ago

DMK, AIADMK interview aspiring Lok Sabha poll candidates

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The ruling DMK and the principal opposition party, the AIADMK, on Sunday interviewed aspirants for the Lok Sabha election. DMK president and CM MK Stalin and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami along with senior functionaries of their parties interviewed the aspirants at their respective party headquarters. Since DMK deputy general secretary and sitting MP from Thoothukudi Lok Sabha …

Lok Sabha polls | After a slew of negotiations, VCK agrees to two seats in DMK alliance
1 year ago

Lok Sabha polls | After a slew of negotiations, VCK agrees to two seats in DMK alliance

The Hindu  

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, on Friday, March 8, 2024, finalised seat-sharing talks with the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls and allocated to it, two seats, in its alliance. Seat allocation so far in DMK-led INDIA bloc in Tamil Nadu VCK-2 CPI-2 CPI-2 MDMK-1 IUML-1 KMDK-1 “In the first round of talks we sought three reserved constituency …

Lok Sabha Polls: DMK finalises seat-sharing with allies VCK, MDMK
1 year ago

Lok Sabha Polls: DMK finalises seat-sharing with allies VCK, MDMK

New Indian Express  

Sources said the stumbling blocks in sharing of seats between the VCK and the DMK were cleared after a delegation led by Thirumavalavan met the CM at the secretariat earlier in the day to thank him for passing the ‘Tamil Nadu Development Action Plan for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, 2024’ Bill. TNCC only party left to finalise …

Lok Sabha elections | Puducherry DMK leaders say they want to field party candidate from U.T.
1 year, 1 month ago

Lok Sabha elections | Puducherry DMK leaders say they want to field party candidate from U.T.

The Hindu  

The Puducherry unit of the DMK has put up a strong defence for its demand to field a party candidate from the lone Lok Sabha seat of the Union Territory, as part of the I.N.D.I.A. At DMK’s internal consultation before talks on seat sharing arrangements are made with alliance partners, top DMK leaders, including Tamil Nadu Minister for Youth Welfare …

AIADMK embarks on an outreach in southern districts, the stronghold of the party once
1 year, 5 months 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, …

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