Will ally with party that protects Tamil Nadu interest: CM Edappadi K Palaniswami
6 years ago

Will ally with party that protects Tamil Nadu interest: CM Edappadi K Palaniswami

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Friday said the AIADMK would support, in the coming Lok Sabha elections, only a party whose rule at the Centre protests the interests of Tamil Nadu. “As far as we are concerned, our stand is that whoever does good for the people of Tamil Nadu, that party should come to power at the Centre,” Palaniswami said at a party event here, sharing dais with Deputy CM O Panneerselvam. The PM was responding to a BJP member's question whether the party would join hands with the AIADMK, the DMK or Rajinikanth for the coming Lok Sabha polls. In that poll, the BJP joined hands with five smaller parties such as the DMDK, PMK and MDMK and won one seat for Pon Radhakrishnan while PMK's Dr Anbumani Ramadoss bagged Dharmapuri.

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Governor RN Ravi, CM Stalin extend Pongal greetings
1 day, 11 hours 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, …

DMK to Have a Walkover in Erode East
1 day, 16 hours 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 …

Will it be a cake walk for DMK in Erode East?
3 days, 22 hours ago

Will it be a cake walk for DMK in Erode East?

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The DMK announced that its propaganda deputy secretary VC Chandrakumar will be nominated to contest the February 5 by-election to the Erode East constituency as the candidate for the DMK-led alliance in the State and the Congress, too, said that it had decided to give the seat to the ally after discussions in the party. Announcing the candidate, Chief …

Tamil Nadu opposition parties boycott Erode bypoll, accuse DMK of intimidation
4 days, 11 hours 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 …

Family Feud Between Ramadoss and Anbumani: What Does it Mean for Pattali Makkal Katchi’s Political Future?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Family Feud Between Ramadoss and Anbumani: What Does it Mean for Pattali Makkal Katchi’s Political Future?

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 28, 2024 20:26 IST - 5 MINS READ The intra-family differences in the Pattali Makkal Katchi unfolded in a dramatic fashion at the general council meeting on December 28 after the party’s founder S. Ramadoss announced the appointment of yet another family member as the head of PMK’s youth wing. He was heard over the din: “Give …

DMK executive panel condemns Union Minister Amit Shah; slams BJP for bid to 'divert attention'
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

DMK executive panel condemns Union Minister Amit Shah; slams BJP for bid to 'divert attention'

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: DMK's executive committee meeting, chaired by party president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin here on Sunday strongly condemned Union Home Minister Amit Shah, for "defaming" Babasaheb Ambedkar. Shah besmirched the sacrifices of Dr Ambedkar, which was "unacceptable" and a "blot" on Parliamentary democracy under the BJP regime, the Dravidian party alleged in a resolution. In order …

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

How BJP’s Dual Strategy Secures Electoral Supremacy
1 month 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 …

Kanimozhi on DMK’s prospects
1 month, 1 week 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% …

All sections are dissatisfied in DMK regime, say AIADMK leaders
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Rift in Kerala BJP Widens After Palakkad Assembly By-Poll Debacle
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rift in Kerala BJP Widens After Palakkad Assembly By-Poll Debacle

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: The defeat of BJP in the Palakkad assembly by-poll has triggered a rift in the state unit of the party with a section of leaders attributing the loss to the bad choice of candidate. A faction of leaders has criticized BJP state president K Surendran for selecting C Krishnakumar as the candidate for the bypoll. While leaders close to …

BJP keeps its doors open for AIADMK
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Maharashtra polls: Rebels, independents likely to play pivotal role in government formation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra polls: Rebels, independents likely to play pivotal role in government formation

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: In politics, especially during elections, things are rarely as they seem – foes engage in friendly fights; rebels who are not really rebels but are merely hedging their bets; and candidates who are not actually switching sides but being strategically borrowed by major parties to boost their chances in the numbers game. Rebels, independents likely to play pivotal role …

Actor Vijay’s TVK rejects speculations about alliance with AIADMK
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Actor Vijay’s TVK rejects speculations about alliance with AIADMK

The Hindu  

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam general secretary N. Anand on Monday said the party intended to form a government on its own in Tamil Nadu and dismissed speculations that it would form an alliance with the AIADMK in the 2026 Assembly election. Terming a news report published in a Tamil daily as “baseless”, after it claimed that the party floated by actor …

No public comments: Tamil Nadu BJP to party leaders amid reunion buzz with AIADMK
1 month, 4 weeks ago

No public comments: Tamil Nadu BJP to party leaders amid reunion buzz with AIADMK

India Today  

Amid growing discussions about a potential AIADMK-BJP reunion ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, senior BJP leader Sudhakar Reddy urged party workers and leaders to refrain from making statements about the alliance, emphasising that the party leadership will make a decision at the appropriate time. In a video message, Reddy, the BJP’s state co-in-charge, reiterated that the high …

Could BJP infighting in Kerala dash its Palakkad bypoll win hopes?
2 months ago

Could BJP infighting in Kerala dash its Palakkad bypoll win hopes?

India Today  

With campaigning for by-elections to the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat and Chelakkara Assembly seat coming to an end, the focus has now shifted to the Palakkad Assembly seat in Kerala. BJP'S LITMUS TEST IN PALAKKAD Palakkad will witness a three-way contest between BJP candidate C Krishnakumar, Congress's Rahul Mamkootathil and Left Democratic Front’s P Sarin. Krishnakumar is no electoral novice; …

AIADMK will not have any alliance with BJP: Jayakumar
2 months ago

AIADMK will not have any alliance with BJP: Jayakumar

Hindustan Times  

AIADMK’s stance on having no ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party remains unchanged, organising secretary D Jayakumar said on Monday, amid speculations that party’s general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami might have softened his stance with the BJP. Former Tamil Nadu CM and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami said, “We are ready to join hands with like-minded parties to remove the …

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

T.N. will have a coalition govt. after 2026 poll: Anbumani
2 months, 1 week ago

T.N. will have a coalition govt. after 2026 poll: Anbumani

The Hindu  

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Thursday said Tamil Nadu would have a coalition government after the 2026 Assembly election. He told mediapersons here that the upcoming election in the State would end the “monopoly of the two Dravidian parties in forming the government on their own.” Instead, other parties with a considerable vote share would play a key role in …

Watch: Why has Tamil Nadu not had a coalition government?
2 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Why has Tamil Nadu not had a coalition government?

The Hindu  

Since 1967, forging pre-poll alliances has been a fairly well established concept in Tamil Nadu. Barring these two instances, elections in Tamil Nadu have been fought and won on the strength of alliances that have been led either by the DMK or the AIADMK. Both the Dravidian parties have been part of coalition arrangements at the centre since 1979, when …

Target DMK govt, but stay off its allies: EPS to AIADMK secys
2 months, 1 week 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?
2 months, 1 week 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
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Our alliance with DMK to continue: VCK chief
2 months, 1 week ago

Our alliance with DMK to continue: VCK chief

Hindustan Times  

Putting to rest all speculation of opposition parties wooing the allies of the ruling party in Tamil Nadu, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi on Tuesday announced that it will continue its alliance with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections together. “No need has arisen to discuss an alliance,” VCK chief and MP Thol Thirumavalavan told reporters. …

AIADMK's Palaniswami on TVK alliance: 'We have our own policy'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

AIADMK's Palaniswami on TVK alliance: 'We have our own policy'

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has said that his party would take a call on forming an alliance with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) at the time of the 2026 Assembly election. Palaniswami did not confirm whether his party would agree to an offer of a power-sharing arrangement from the TVK, but he said that the issue would be …

Tamil Actor Vijay's Political Splash: Will Thalapathy Disrupt Tamil Nadu's Revolving-Door Politics?
Trending News
2 months, 2 weeks 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, …

Disqualification of DMK Nominee: A Historical Tale of Age and Politics
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Disqualification of DMK Nominee: A Historical Tale of Age and Politics

The Hindu  

A DMK nominee was disqualified from the Rajya Sabha for being underaged. The candidate, Valampuri John, was 28 years old at the time of the election, which is the minimum age prescribed for entry to the Rajya Sabha. Despite his age, John had authored a number of Tamil books on literature, politics, and Siddha medicine and had authored a number …

DMK's Rise: Stalin Aims to Break 50-Year Jinx
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

DMK has cordial relationship with Union govt. ‘behind the screen’, alleges Anbumani Ramadoss
4 months ago

DMK has cordial relationship with Union govt. ‘behind the screen’, alleges Anbumani Ramadoss

The Hindu  

Pattali Makkal Katchi president Anbumani Ramadoss alleged on Wednesday that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the ruling party in Tamil Nadu, has a cordial relationship with the BJP-led Union government “behind the screen”. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Anbumani said despite the 69 percent reservation in Tamil Nadu “being under threat”, the State government has not conducted a caste census. Why is …

Key allies take swipe at DMK, Stalin for organising religious conferences
4 months, 1 week 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 …

It is advantage DMK as BJP and AIADMK are fighting
4 months, 1 week ago

It is advantage DMK as BJP and AIADMK are fighting

The Hindu  

In a parting shot, just before leaving last week for a three-month-long sabbatical to the United Kingdom, the Bharatiya Janata Party president of Tamil Nadu, K. Annamalai, stridently attacked the general secretary of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Edappadi K. Palaniswami. Even though he described the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the AIADMK, both Dravidian parties, as the …

DMK leader on actor Vijay's political entry: Not everyone can become like MGR
4 months, 2 weeks ago

DMK leader on actor Vijay's political entry: Not everyone can become like MGR

India Today  

DMK organisational secretary RS Bharathi indirectly took a jibe at actor Vijay, who floated his own political party, and said that not everyone can become like former Tamil Nadu chief minister MG Ramachandran. RS Bharati further said that even MGR didn't float a party "of his own", but left the DMK and started his own party. Notably, actor Vijay, who …

AIADMK-BJP row turns acrimonious
4 months, 2 weeks ago

AIADMK-BJP row turns acrimonious

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The ongoing row between the AIADMK and the BJP, erstwhile allies for about 7 years till September 2023, has taken an acrimonious turn after BJP State president K Annamalai took on AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami directly by calling him a ‘frog in the well’ and an ‘ignoramus,’ among other things. The unsavory remarks made at a meeting …

Debts increased under BJP regime, says Palaniswami
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Debts increased under BJP regime, says Palaniswami

The Hindu  

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

Watch: The DMK-BJP bonhomie | Focus Tamil Nadu
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: The DMK-BJP bonhomie | Focus Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Two factors have contributed to this talk about the DMK and the BJP getting closer. First, the decision of Chief Minister MK Stalin to attend the At Home reception or tea party hosted by Governor RN Ravi on Independence Day. The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K Selvaperunthagai, among other things, accused the Governor of consistently trying to obstruct the …

DMK district secy meeting sets target for 2026 assembly polls
4 months, 4 weeks 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 CM Stalin Attends Raj Bhavan Tea Party Event Despite DMK Boycott
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Attends Raj Bhavan Tea Party Event Despite DMK Boycott

Deccan Chronicle  

The Chief Minister and a couple of senior Ministers were closeted with the Governor inside the Raj Bhavan for some time before joining the other invitees of the traditional ‘At Home’ ceremony at the pandal set up on the lawns, where the Governor welcomed everyone present there. Representatives of the BJP’s allies and also the AIADMK attended the party, while …

Tamil Nadu Ruling Coalition Boycotts Governor’s R-Day Tea Party
5 months ago

Tamil Nadu Ruling Coalition Boycotts Governor’s R-Day Tea Party

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The entire ruling coalition in Tamil Nadu will give a miss to the tea party hosted by Governor R N Ravi at the Raj Bhavan on the occasion of Independence Day with the DMK, too, announcing its decision to boycott the event joining hands with the rest of its allies. The DMK’s allies, the Congress, the CPI, the CPM, …

AIADMK, TNCC to give Rs 1 crore relief each to Kerala government
5 months, 2 weeks ago

AIADMK, TNCC to give Rs 1 crore relief each to Kerala government

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami and Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K Selvaperunthagai, on behalf of their parties, announced Rs 1 crore financial assistance each to the Kerala government on Wednesday towards the relief efforts in the landslide affected areas in Kerala’s Wayanad district. Saying the AIADMK would send relief materials to Kerala, Palaniswami conveyed his deepest condolences …

Tamil Nadu's DMK: The sunrise party prepares for yet another son-rise
5 months, 2 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, …

AIADMK’s Existential Crisis: Can it Rise From The Ashes?
5 months, 3 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 …

BJP's losing streak will continue unless it respects state's sentiment: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin after by-election results
6 months ago

BJP's losing streak will continue unless it respects state's sentiment: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin after by-election results

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: As DMK candidate Anniyur Siva is poised for a thumping victory in the Vikravandi assembly by-election in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister MK Stalin said that the people of the state saw DMK as a party that brings development to the state. Pointing out that the Opposition INDIA alliance is leading in 11 out of 13 assembly constituencies across the …

Assembly by-polls: INDIA bloc sweeps 10 out of 13 seats, BJP settles for 2
6 months ago

Assembly by-polls: INDIA bloc sweeps 10 out of 13 seats, BJP settles for 2

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The opposition INDIA bloc is on cloud nine on Saturday after winning 10 out of 13 Assembly seats which went to polls across seven states. AAP's Mohinder Bhagat won the Jalandhar West seat in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's wife and Congress candidate Kamlesh Thakur won in Dehra and TMC's Krishna Kalyani in West Bengal's …

On a winning streak: Ruling DMK retains Vikravandi seat
6 months 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 …

Hooch tragedy, BSP leader’s death makes today’s Vikravandi bypolls a tough challenge for DMK
6 months ago

Hooch tragedy, BSP leader’s death makes today’s Vikravandi bypolls a tough challenge for DMK

Hindustan Times  

Polling for the bypoll in Vikravandi assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu will be held on July 9 where the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and NDA ally Pattali Makkal Katchi are the main contenders. This is the first bypoll in the state following the Lok Sabha elections in June where the DMK had a landslide victory sweeping the 39 parliamentary seats …

Why Edappadi Palaniswami and Annamalai pour scorn on each other
6 months ago

Why Edappadi Palaniswami and Annamalai pour scorn on each other

Times of India  

If Indian politics is a theatre, Tamil Nadu is a multiplex. MORE AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami and BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai are at each other’s throats. On Friday, Annamalai said AIADMK would have come third, if not fourth, if it contested the Vikravandi byelection; and EPS said it’s because of people like Annamalai that BJP couldn’t …

What the NTK would have done to AIADMK front’s LS poll prospects
6 months, 1 week 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, …

BJP’s LS tally slumped because of leaders like Annamalai: Edappadi
6 months, 1 week ago

BJP’s LS tally slumped because of leaders like Annamalai: Edappadi

New Indian Express  

COIUMBATORE: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami targeted BJP’s Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai on Friday for his comments about its former ally for not contesting the Vikravandi bypoll. “It’s only because of leaders like Annamalai the BJP, which won over 300 seats and formed government last time, has now been relegated to a position to form a coalition government …

Tamil Nadu: Vikravandi By-Election Intensifies amid Allegations
6 months, 1 week 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 …

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