Modi attacks opposition on corruption, misgovernance in TN, Kerala, Telangana
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Modi attacks opposition on corruption, misgovernance in TN, Kerala, Telangana

Hindustan Times  

Chennai/Kochi/Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, the Congress and the Left parties in Kerala and Congress and Bharat Rashtra Samiti in Telangana of corruption, misgovernance and harbouring anti-national sentiment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence that the BJP will perform well in the three southern states Modi expressed confidence that the BJP will perform well in the three southern states and said the the party will return to power with a “record” number of seats for the third time. In Tamil Nadu, Modi called the Dravidian party an ‘enemy’ of the state’s future, accusing it of harbouring hatred towards the country, its culture and heritage. Modi said the ruling DMK “tried to ban the watching” of the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya in January this year, apparently referring to some public screenings in Tamil Nadu and added the Supreme Court later pulled up the state government over the matter.

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Tamil Nadu: Rape case takes a full political turn
6 days, 15 hours ago

Tamil Nadu: Rape case takes a full political turn

Deccan Chronicle  

While the political parties, particularly the AIADMK staged agitations all over the State, the National Commission of Women, to whom the BJP had appealed for an investigation, and the Special Investigation Team formed by the Madras High Court visited the campus and interrogated several people in the university like those involved in security and also the affected girl. Apart from …

TN politics: Tamil nationalism versus Dravidian identity
1 week, 5 days ago

TN politics: Tamil nationalism versus Dravidian identity

Hindustan Times  

There is a subtle but an influential intersection of the debate between Tamil nationalism and Dravidian identity in Tamil Nadu politics for over a decade. There are curious and interesting dimensions to this debate with the Tamil nationalists seeking separate identity based on language, culture and politics while advocates of Dravidian identity emphasising that Tamil nationalism is intrinsic to the …

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin calls election rules amendment ‘gravest’ threat to fair polls
1 week, 6 days ago

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin calls election rules amendment ‘gravest’ threat to fair polls

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday alleged that democracy was facing its gravest threat under the BJP-led Centre as it has made a reckless amendment to the Conduct of Election Rules, to "kill transparency" and appealed to all political parties, to counter the "assault on free and fair" elections. Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin Stalin, also …

PM Modi dials BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi, Mukesh Rajput after they get injured during protest at Parliament
2 weeks, 4 days ago

PM Modi dials BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi, Mukesh Rajput after they get injured during protest at Parliament

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called BJP MPs - Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput to enquire about their health after they got injured in Parliament. Rahul Gandhi assaulted BJP MPs: Rijiju Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said, "Makar Dwar is the main entry gate of the Members of Parliament to both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. While the NDA …

BJP files 'attempt to murder' complaint against Rahul Gandhi over alleged physical assault on MPs
2 weeks, 4 days ago

BJP files 'attempt to murder' complaint against Rahul Gandhi over alleged physical assault on MPs

India TV News  

BJP MPs, including Anurag Thakur and Bansuri Swaraj, filed a complaint against Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi at the Parliament Street Police station in connection with an the scuffle between opposition and NDA parliamentarians at the entry steps of the House on Thursday. BJP files 'attempt to murder' complaint against Rahul Gandhi BJP MP Anurag Thakur said …

How BJP’s Dual Strategy Secures Electoral Supremacy
3 weeks, 1 day ago

How BJP’s Dual Strategy Secures Electoral Supremacy

The Quint  

In the North, the BJP cemented its dominance by dismantling caste-based regional alliances. In Uttar Pradesh, constituencies like Phulpur, once symbols of Congress-era politics, now reflect the BJP’s consolidation of non-Yadav OBCs and non-Jatav Dalits. Constituencies like Madarihat illustrate its success in blending Hindutva rhetoric with economic promises to appeal to both urban middle classes and rural labourers, particularly in …

DMK slams actor-politician Vijay for comparing Manipur with Tamil Nadu: Unfair
4 weeks, 1 day ago

DMK slams actor-politician Vijay for comparing Manipur with Tamil Nadu: Unfair

India Today  

Senior DMK leader and Lok Sabha MP Kanimozhi on Sunday slammed actor-politician Vijay after the latter drew a comparison between the law and order situation in Tamil Nadu and that of Manipur, which is under the grip of ethnic violence. The row started when the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam chief Vijay, while speaking at a book launch on December 6, criticised …

Kanimozhi on DMK’s prospects
4 weeks, 1 day 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% …

Video: Locals throw mud at Tamil Nadu minister as he visits cyclone-hit areas
1 month ago

Video: Locals throw mud at Tamil Nadu minister as he visits cyclone-hit areas

India Today  

Tamil Nadu minister K Ponmudi on Tuesday visited a Cyclone Fengal-hit area in the state where he was welcomed with handfuls of mud by villagers who were reportedly angry over the inadequate drainage systems that have left their homes waterlogged. As per the reports, the incident took place in the Iruevelpattu area on the Tiruchirapalli-Chennai road, where the agitated villagers …

Vijay only echoes the principles of Dravidian parties: Annamalai
1 month ago

Vijay only echoes the principles of Dravidian parties: Annamalai

The Hindu  

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president Vijay is only echoing the principles of Dravidian parties, and there is nothing new in his party’s ideological stance, BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai said here on Sunday. The BJP is strong on its own.” Responding to a question on Udhayanidhi Stalin’s elevation as Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Annamalai said: “The DMK is increasingly becoming …

Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of favouring Adani, says BJP fuels ‘hatred and division’
1 month ago

Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of favouring Adani, says BJP fuels ‘hatred and division’

Hindustan Times  

Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday renewed his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of treating billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani “differently”. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress general secretary and MP Priyanka Gandhi at Calicut airport, in Kozhikode. Rahul Gandhi's sister and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been …

PM Modi targets Telangana govt, says, 'People fed up with Congress, have horrid memories of BRS misrule'
1 month, 1 week ago

PM Modi targets Telangana govt, says, 'People fed up with Congress, have horrid memories of BRS misrule'

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hit out at the Revanth Reddy-led Telangana government after meeting with MPs and MLAs of the BJP. The people of Telangana are already fed up with Congress and have absolutely horrid memories of BRS misrule. Hitting out at the Congress and BRS, he further added, "BJP will continue to raise a strong voice against …

'Lies and deceit suffered a crushing defeat': PM Modi on Mahayuti's landslide win in Maharashtra
1 month, 1 week ago

'Lies and deceit suffered a crushing defeat': PM Modi on Mahayuti's landslide win in Maharashtra

Firstpost  

The prime minister also noted the contributions made by Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar in Mahayuti’s historic win in Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 Result Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that with Mahayuti’s win in Maharashtra, negative and dynastic politics has lost its place in the state, adding that development and good governance have emerged victorious today. "#MaharashtraElection2024 pic.twitter.com/617gHFvIOY …

PM Modi hails BJP’s victory in Maharashtra, says 'divisive forces and Parivarvaad have lost' | WATCH
1 month, 1 week ago

PM Modi hails BJP’s victory in Maharashtra, says 'divisive forces and Parivarvaad have lost' | WATCH

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the BJP-led alliance’s sweeping victory in Maharashtra as a testament to development, good governance, and social justice. Addressing party workers, he criticized the Congress for spreading “lies and deceit” and accused the Gandhi family of sowing the “poison of casteism and divisiveness.” “Maharashtra has chosen stability, development, and progress. Modi called this a …

DK Shivakumar welcomes Congress sweep in Karnataka bypolls: 'Harbinger of 2028'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

DK Shivakumar welcomes Congress sweep in Karnataka bypolls: 'Harbinger of 2028'

India Today  

Terming the Karnataka bypoll results as a lesson against the false propaganda of the Opposition and a victory for development and welfare schemes, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday said the outcome signals what to expect in the 2028 Assembly elections. The people’s verdict has answered these allegations.” ‘THIS IS NOT THE LOSS OF NIKHIL OR BHARATH’ Among those …

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy calls PM Modi 'state betrayer', targets BJP in Warangal speech
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy calls PM Modi 'state betrayer', targets BJP in Warangal speech

India TV News  

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy launched a scathing attack on PM Narendra Modi and BJP leader G. Kishan Reddy during a public meeting in Warangal, held as part of the first anniversary celebrations of the Congress government. Speaking on the occasion, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy targeted Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, with whom he has been engaged in an …

Modi Has No Success Story to Share: Revanth
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Modi Has No Success Story to Share: Revanth

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of failing to deliver on promises made during his tenure. Addressing a press conference in Pune on Monday, as part of his three-day campaign for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Revanth Reddy alleged that Modi had no “success story” to share with people after …

'BJP and RSS Are Venomous Snakes,' Mallikarjun Kharge's Statement Sparks Political Heat | ABP News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'BJP and RSS Are Venomous Snakes,' Mallikarjun Kharge's Statement Sparks Political Heat | ABP News

ABP News  

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge launched a strong attack on the BJP and RSS in Sangli, Maharashtra, on Sunday. He compared the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh to "poison," calling them the "most politically dangerous" entities in India. Kharge also criticized Prime Minister Modi for focusing on state-level elections while claiming his "hunger for power" was not yet …

PM Modi, Shah spreading anti-reservation lie against Rahul Gandhi: Priyanka
1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi, Shah spreading anti-reservation lie against Rahul Gandhi: Priyanka

Deccan Chronicle  

Shirdi/Kolhapur: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of spreading lies that Rahul Gandhi is against reservations. Modi and Shah are scared of Rahul Gandhi because he wants a caste census to be conducted, she alleged while canvassing for MVA for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly elections. Maharashtra …

Tamil Nadu politics: Next generation and the marathon for power
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu politics: Next generation and the marathon for power

Hindustan Times  

Is Tamil Nadu politics moving into a phase of transition with the entry of the generation next in the forefront? Tamil Nadu politics: Next generation and the marathon for power There are yet important and influential leaders with age and experience on their side who need to be acknowledged and reckoned such as Kanimozhi of the DMK and Thol Thirumavalavan …

Narendra Modi, Mohan Bhagwat… Who're India's most powerful politicians?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Narendra Modi, Mohan Bhagwat… Who're India's most powerful politicians?

India Today  

As some frontiersman of democracy wrote: “All political power is inherent in the people. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has solidified his status as Modi’s principal adversary after the Opposition’s creditable showing in a hard-fought Lok Sabha election. AMIT SHAH, 59, UNION HOME MINISTER THE STRONGMAN Because he’s still India’s second-most powerful man—his imprint visible on every­thing that sustains the Modi …

Why Anti-Hindi Protests Shaped Tamil Politics For 60 Years - And Still Matter Today
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why Anti-Hindi Protests Shaped Tamil Politics For 60 Years - And Still Matter Today

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 11, 2024 21:32 IST - 12 MINS READ The 1960s were a time of student uprisings across the world. R. Vijaya Sankar’s timely translation of Hindi Imperialism, whose author, Aladi Aruna, was an active participant in the anti-Hindi agitations and later became an important leader in the DMK, should kindle interest in this crucial political movement of …

Actor Vijay’s TVK Party Launch: Star Power Meets Ideological Confusion in Tamil Nadu Politics
1 month, 4 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 …

Kharge Slams Modi as "Bogus Man" and "Liar" Over Wayanad Aid
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Kharge Slams Modi as "Bogus Man" and "Liar" Over Wayanad Aid

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, labeling him a "bogus man" and a "liar" for betraying the affected families of devastating landslides that killed over 400 people in July. Speaking at a rally in Nilambur, Malappuram district, in support of Wayanad UDF candidate Priyanka Gandhi, Kharge mentioned that Modi had visited Wayanad …

Congress, RJD committed barbaric crimes against tribals, BJP to clinch highest number of seats: Modi
2 months ago

Congress, RJD committed barbaric crimes against tribals, BJP to clinch highest number of seats: Modi

Live Mint  

Jharkhand Elections: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a scathing attack on Congress and RJD while addressing an election rally in Jharkhand's Chaibasa and accused both the parties of committing barbaric crimes on tribals. Stating that the entire Jharkhand is saying today – 'roti, beti aur maati ki pukaar, Jharkhand me BJP-NDA sarkar', the Prime Minister recalled that when …

Priyanka Gandhi Accuses BJP of 'Politicizing' Wayanad Landslides
Top News
2 months ago

Priyanka Gandhi Accuses BJP of 'Politicizing' Wayanad Landslides

Hindustan Times  

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of politicising the recent landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district. Vadra claims that the BJP used divisive rhetoric and focused on issues other than the real problems faced by the people, such as rising prices and unemployment.

Tamil Actor Vijay's Political Splash: Will Thalapathy Disrupt Tamil Nadu's Revolving-Door Politics?
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2 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Actor Vijay's Political Splash: Will Thalapathy Disrupt Tamil Nadu's Revolving-Door Politics?

Live Mint  

Tamil actor Vijay has announced his entry into politics with his TVK party, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape. Vijay's decision to enter politics at 50, amidst the dominance of the DMK and AIADMK, has sparked discussions about his potential impact on the elections. While Vijay's popularity and star power are undeniable, his political journey remains uncertain, …

TVK Founder Vijay: Dravidian Ideals and Tamil Nationalism Reigns Supreme
2 months, 1 week ago

TVK Founder Vijay: Dravidian Ideals and Tamil Nationalism Reigns Supreme

New Indian Express  

TVK founder Vijay outlines his party's ideological stance at the inaugural conclave. He declares the BJP as his ideological enemy and the DMK as his political adversary, highlighting that he views both parties as divisive forces. Vijay emphasizes that TVK's core ideology is equality at birth, but also points to the party's stance on corruption and the culture of corruption …

TVK Founder Defines Political Enemies, Sparks Controversy
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

TVK Founder Defines Political Enemies, Sparks Controversy

New Indian Express  

TVK founder Vijay outlines his party's ideological stance at the inaugural conclave. He declares the BJP and DMK as his ideological enemies and says those who promote divisive politics are his political opponents. Vijay also says TVK has an enemy when it says 'equality at birth' is its core ideology, and that the party's focus is on fighting corruption by …

Udhayanidhi's Anger at Tamilisai's 'Girivalam' Walk
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Udhayanidhi's Anger at Tamilisai's 'Girivalam' Walk

Deccan Chronicle  

Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundarajan have sparred over the 'Girivalam' walk, with Soundarajan mocking the recent remarks of Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalayan against speaking ill of Hindu religion. Stalin, in turn, clarified that he had gone to the foothills of the Tiruvannamalai temple to oversee the arrangements for the 'Girivalam' walk …

BJP Slams Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Elevation As TN Deputy CM: ‘Corruption & Family Two Pillars Of INDIA Parties’
3 months, 1 week ago

BJP Slams Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Elevation As TN Deputy CM: ‘Corruption & Family Two Pillars Of INDIA Parties’

ABP News  

New Delhi: The BJP on Sunday hit out at the DMK over elevation of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's son Udayanidhi as the state’s deputy chief minister, alleging the party's sole focus is on corruption and the progress of the family of its leadership. The BJP's reaction came after DMK leader V Senthil Balaji, an accused in a money …

Udhayanidhi Stalin Vs Vijay For TN CM AIADMK Speculates Direct Faceoff In 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Election
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Udhayanidhi Stalin Vs Vijay For TN CM AIADMK Speculates Direct Faceoff In 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Election

ABP News  

Amid growing speculation about Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's potential elevation to the post of Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK leader Kovai Sathyan stirred a political debate by suggesting that the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections could witness a major faceoff between two prominent figures from the film industry—Udhayanidhi Stalin and Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam president, actor Vijay. Kovai Sathyan remarked …

AIADMK to stage protest against atrocities on women in Tamil Nadu
3 months, 3 weeks ago

AIADMK to stage protest against atrocities on women in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam would hold demonstrations in Chennai on September 24 in protest against atrocities committed on women in Tamil Nadu, party general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami announced on Friday. Mr. Palaniswami criticised the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government for “failing to ensure women safety” in Tamil Nadu for the past 40 months. Citing media reports on …

Declare Wayanad landslide as a national calamity and speed up relief measures, demands CPI
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Declare Wayanad landslide as a national calamity and speed up relief measures, demands CPI

The Hindu  

Communist Party of India has demanded that the Central government declares the Wayanad landslide as a ‘national calamity’ and speeds up relief and rehabilitation measures given its gravity. The party’s national secretary K. Narayana flagged off a truck containing relief material, such as rice bags, clothes, and more, to be distributed to the disaster victims at the party office here …

BJP-JDS trying to topple Congress government in Karnataka, they’re greedy for power: DK Shivakumar
4 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP-JDS trying to topple Congress government in Karnataka, they’re greedy for power: DK Shivakumar

New Indian Express  

MYSURU: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who is also the president of the state Congress, has hit out at the BJP and JDS, saying that the two parties were trying to topple the Karnataka government for “greed for power”. Shivakumar claimed that the padayatra was not aimed at addressing issues against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah or himself but was an attempt …

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

Congress accuses PM Modi of doing ‘petty politics’ over Krgil Vijay Diwas address
5 months, 1 week ago

Congress accuses PM Modi of doing ‘petty politics’ over Krgil Vijay Diwas address

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is doing “petty politics” even on the occasion of paying tribute to martyrs of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge alleged on July 26. “It is very unfortunate and deplorable that Prime Minister @narendramodi ji is doing petty politics even on occasions like paying tribute to martyrs on Kargil Vijay Diwas. Modi ji is saying …

AIADMK’s Existential Crisis: Can it Rise From The Ashes?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

AIADMK’s Existential Crisis: Can it Rise From The Ashes?

News 18  

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is facing an existential crisis in Tamil Nadu. Edappadi K Palaniswami, who ruled Tamil Nadu for four years after Jayalalithaa, interestingly managed to retain the majority of AIADMK cadres, elected representatives, and, in particular, the famous two-leaves poll symbol. The eight or so Dravidian parties that have emerged in Tamil Nadu since 1967 …

INDIA Alliance Rattles Modi Government: Rahul Gandhi, Mahua Moitra Lead Fierce Parliamentary Debates
6 months ago

INDIA Alliance Rattles Modi Government: Rahul Gandhi, Mahua Moitra Lead Fierce Parliamentary Debates

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 03, 2024 13:57 IST - 5 MINS READ The opening session of parliament, which concluded on July 3, saw a resurgent Opposition for the first time in over a decade. While Prime Minister Modi’s first two terms enjoyed a relatively free run in Parliament due to a weak and subdued Opposition, political observers believe this is no …

Documenting and analysing 75 years of the DMK
6 months ago

Documenting and analysing 75 years of the DMK

The Hindu  

On September 17, 1949, a group of young Tamil men, led by their leader C.N. As the party is set to complete 75 years in the political scape, biographer R. Kannan in his latest work ‘The DMK Years: Ascent, Descent, Survival’ attempts to provide an objective account to look into the political mobilisation of the DMK, the major splits, including …

BJP JP Nadda Writes To Congress Kharge Tamil Nadu Hooch Tragedy
6 months, 1 week ago

BJP JP Nadda Writes To Congress Kharge Tamil Nadu Hooch Tragedy

ABP News  

Tamil Nadu Hooch Tragedy: Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party chief JP Nadda on Monday wrote to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, questioning the "stoic silence" of his party on the recent hooch tragedy which left several people dead in Tamil Nadu. Union Minister and BJP national president JP Nadda wrote a letter to the Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge regarding the …

INDIA bloc is a conglomerate of opportunists and dynasts: Annamalai
6 months, 2 weeks ago

INDIA bloc is a conglomerate of opportunists and dynasts: Annamalai

The Hindu  

BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai on Sunday described the INDIA bloc as a “conglomerate of opportunists, dynasts, and corrupt” who, despite fighting an election together, did not cross the number of seats that the BJP won independently. Mr. Stalin is currently living in that city through this ‘moral victory’,” Mr. Annamalai posted on X. He further said that Prime …

In MK Stalin's dig at PM at victory rally, mention of sweet box by Rahul Gandhi
6 months, 3 weeks ago

In MK Stalin's dig at PM at victory rally, mention of sweet box by Rahul Gandhi

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin on Saturday addressed a victory rally in Coimbatore to thank the voters, days after securing victory in the Lok Sabha polls. Speaking on the occasion, MK Stalin said that with just one sweet box, Rahul Gandhi broke the image which Prime Minister Narendra Modi tried to build through his eight trips …

State of play, Tamil Nadu: Counting on foes who are friends
6 months, 3 weeks ago

State of play, Tamil Nadu: Counting on foes who are friends

The Hindu  

The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam swept the Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, bagging all 40 seats. The DMK was aware that the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the main opposition party in Tamil Nadu, was a divided house. According to the DMK, the Dravidian ideology has ensured that Tamil Nadu is a fortress against communal forces …

Poll results a reality check for ‘overconfident’ BJP: RSS mouthpiece Organiser
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Poll results a reality check for ‘overconfident’ BJP: RSS mouthpiece Organiser

The Hindu  

The results of Lok Sabha poll-2024 have come as a reality check for “overconfident” BJP workers who failed to understand that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call of 400+ was a target for them and not for the Opposition, said a story published in Organiser, English mouthpiece of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. The article, titled as “Conversation for course correction”, adds …

‘Sarkari parivar’: Rahul Gandhi jabs PM Modi, BJP over dynasty politics
6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Sarkari parivar’: Rahul Gandhi jabs PM Modi, BJP over dynasty politics

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, so often at the receiving end of the Bharatiya Janata Party's ‘parivarvaad’ jibes, on Tuesday hit out at the ruling party over the induction of several leaders with political background in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Gandhi's attack came two days after Prime Minister Modi, along with his ministers, took …

Lok Sabha poll outcome fans rumblings in Tamil Nadu BJP
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha poll outcome fans rumblings in Tamil Nadu BJP

Hindustan Times  

Chennai Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai during the Delhi Tamil Sangamam organised by Delhi BJP, in New Delhi, Sunday, May 5, 2024. The results of the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections seem to have triggered infighting in the Bharatiya Janata Party ’s Tamil Nadu unit, with the emergence of several groups supporting K Annamalai, Tamilisai Soundararajan, L Murugan or …

INDIA vs BJP: What Modi’s underperformance means for a resurgent opposition alliance
6 months, 4 weeks ago

INDIA vs BJP: What Modi’s underperformance means for a resurgent opposition alliance

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Congress and its allies still came second to Modi’s …

Election Results 2024 | Comparing vote shares of Congress and BJP shows Annamalai’s political immaturity: Selvaperunthagai
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Election Results 2024 | Comparing vote shares of Congress and BJP shows Annamalai’s political immaturity: Selvaperunthagai

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K. Selvaperunthagai on Saturday, June 8, 2024, criticised BJP State president K. Annamalai for comparing the vote share of the Congress with the BJP in Tamil Nadu following the recently-held Lok Sabha elections. In a statement, he said: “Comparing the vote share of the Congress, which contested in nine seats, with the BJP, which contested …

CSDS-Lokniti post-poll survey: BJP expands presence in Tamil Nadu but fails to force a major shift
6 months, 4 weeks ago

CSDS-Lokniti post-poll survey: BJP expands presence in Tamil Nadu but fails to force a major shift

The Hindu  

In the long run, the outcome of the Lok Sabha election in Tamil Nadu may have tremendous significance for the Bharatiya Janata Party’s foray into the politics of the State. Possibilities ahead The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam -led alliance managed a sweep with 39 seats, and this ensured that the BJP remained firmly away from a clear majority in the Lok …

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