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, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi and Kanniyakumari — no longer provides the party with the electoral comfort. A week ago, he addressed an event to mark the party’s foundation day at Sankarankovil in Tenkasi district, an Assembly constituency that the party lost in 2021 for the first time in 25 years. Acknowledging the party’s special focus on the southern districts, Mr. Sundaram says the aim is to cash in on the “anti-incumbency” factor working against the ruling DMK.

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DC Edit | Will AIADMK, BJP revive alliance in Tamil Nadu?
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1 day, 16 hours ago

DC Edit | Will AIADMK, BJP revive alliance in Tamil Nadu?

Deccan Chronicle  

A realignment of political forces in Tamil Nadu is on the cards with the AIADMK certain to be back in the NDA fold before the 2026 Assembly elections. Given the changed political environment after the DMK regained power in the 2021 polls, the AIADMK had been left rueing its alliance with the BJP as it believed its downfall was due …

AIADMK-BJP tango? After Edappadi K Palaniswamy, state BJP chief Annamalai in Delhi to meet Amit Shah
2 days, 10 hours ago

AIADMK-BJP tango? After Edappadi K Palaniswamy, state BJP chief Annamalai in Delhi to meet Amit Shah

New Indian Express  

Tamil Nadu BJP presient K Annamalai has flown to Delhi close on the heels of the visit of AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswamy's meeting with Amit Shah in Delhi triggering speculations that an AIADMK-BJP tie-up is on the cards for the next year's assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. A day after meeting Amit Shah in Delhi, Palaniswamy on Wednesday …

Political remarriage of AIADMK-BJP on the cards but relationship status remains complicated
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2 days, 10 hours ago

Political remarriage of AIADMK-BJP on the cards but relationship status remains complicated

India Today  

Marriages, they say, are made in heaven. Edappadi Palaniswami, the AIADMK boss, met Home Minister Amit Shah ostensibly to discuss the law and order situation in Tamil Nadu. The 2024 Lok Sabha elections saw the AIADMK and the NDA contesting separately, only to see the split in the anti-DMK vote helping the MK Stalin-led alliance sweep all 39 seats in …

A political gambit: On the AIADMK and the BJP-NDA
2 days, 15 hours ago

A political gambit: On the AIADMK and the BJP-NDA

The Hindu  

The “sudden” meeting between All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on March 25 has once again underscored the enduring principle of expediency in Indian electoral politics. Mr. Shah expressed hope that the National Democratic Alliance would form the government in Tamil Nadu next year, fuelling speculation …

AIADMK-BJP alliance will be decided closer to Tamil Nadu elections 2026: EPS after meeting Amit Shah in Delhi
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3 days ago

AIADMK-BJP alliance will be decided closer to Tamil Nadu elections 2026: EPS after meeting Amit Shah in Delhi

Live Mint  

A decision on AIADMK'S alliance with the BJP in Tamil Nadu will be taken closer to next year's assembly elections, party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, or EPS, said on Wednesday, a day after he met Union Home minister Amit Shah in the national capital. The AIADMK, the opposition party in Tamil Nadu, had said in its official version that …

After meeting Shah, EPS says alliance will be decided closer to 2026 elections
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3 days, 1 hour ago

After meeting Shah, EPS says alliance will be decided closer to 2026 elections

Hindustan Times  

CHENNAI: A decision on forging an alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu will be taken closer to the 2026 assembly elections, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, or EPS, said on Wednesday, a day after he met Union home minister Amit Shah late on Tuesday. All India Anna Dravida …

EPS Meets Amit Shah, Seeks Probe into TN Liquor Scam, Dismisses BJP Alliance Rumours
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3 days, 2 hours ago

EPS Meets Amit Shah, Seeks Probe into TN Liquor Scam, Dismisses BJP Alliance Rumours

Deccan Chronicle  

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday said that he discussed the Enforcement Directorate case on the alleged scam involving the state-run liquor corporation, TASMAC, during his meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and urged for a detailed inquiry.Palaniswami, who is also Leader of Opposition in the …

EPS-Amit Shah Hold Crucial Talks: Will AIADMK Rejoin NDA Ahead Of Tamil Nadu Elections?
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3 days, 4 hours ago

EPS-Amit Shah Hold Crucial Talks: Will AIADMK Rejoin NDA Ahead Of Tamil Nadu Elections?

ABP News  

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Tuesday, marking the first formal discussions between the two parties reportedly regarding a potential alliance for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Discussions between AIADMK and BJP leaders have reportedly been ongoing for weeks with the Tamil Nadu-based party cautious about aligning again with the BJP …

EPS-Shah meet intensifies buzz on BJP, AIADMK ties
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3 days, 7 hours ago

EPS-Shah meet intensifies buzz on BJP, AIADMK ties

Hindustan Times  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday called on Union home minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah amid speculation of a possible tie-up between the former allies ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly polls, with people aware of the matter saying both parties may set up a steering committee to work out the alliance modalities. Once it …

EPS met Amit Shah for 15 mins, wanted Annamalai's role reduced in state: Sources
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3 days, 10 hours ago

EPS met Amit Shah for 15 mins, wanted Annamalai's role reduced in state: Sources

India Today  

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami met in private with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Tuesday for 15 minutes to discuss conditions of a potential revival of the AIADMK-BJP alliance in Tamil Nadu, sources said. Sources said EPS presented specific conditions for re-establishing the partnership, emphasising that the AIADMK should lead the alliance in Tamil Nadu in …

AIADMK leader, Amit Shah meet: Patch-up with BJP ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu polls?
4 days, 10 hours ago

AIADMK leader, Amit Shah meet: Patch-up with BJP ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu polls?

India Today  

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Tuesday, sparking speculation about a possible revival of ties between the BJP and AIADMK ahead of the Tamil Nadu state elections in 2026. Earlier in the day, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin also hinted that the opposition leader travelled to Delhi to meet senior …

AIADMK backed CAA, now attending Iftar without shame: MK Stalin slams EPS
5 days, 10 hours ago

AIADMK backed CAA, now attending Iftar without shame: MK Stalin slams EPS

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin accused the AIADMK of betraying the Muslim community by supporting the Citizenship Amendment Act and now attempting to woo them through Iftar gatherings. Stalin slammed AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami, stating that his participation in Muslim events was hypocritical given his past support for the controversial law. He reminded people that during his tenure …

T.N. Chief Minister Stalin is not willing to conduct caste census: Palaniswami
5 days, 18 hours ago

T.N. Chief Minister Stalin is not willing to conduct caste census: Palaniswami

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Sunday said Chief Minister M.K. He further alleged that the Chief Minister was unwilling to conduct the caste census, providing various reasons to delay it and showing little interest in the issue. Regarding the Joint Action Committee on Fair Delimitation, organised by the Chief …

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

AIADMK's no-confidence motion against Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker fails

Deccan Chronicle  

A no confidence motion filed against Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker M Appavu by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazghagam failed on Monday.Deputy Speaker Pichandy announced that the resolution on no-confidence motion against Speaker Appavu brought by AIADMK today failed through the voice vote. 62 members supported the resolution and 154 members opposed the AIADMK resolution.AIADMK moved the resolution stating …

DMK MPs vow to oppose population-based Lok Sabha seat delimitation in Parliament
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

DMK MPs vow to oppose population-based Lok Sabha seat delimitation in Parliament

India Today  

DMK MPs on Sunday resolved to work towards ensuring Tamil Nadu's rights vis-a-vis the Lok Sabha seats delimitation issue, saying the population-based exercise will affect not just the southern states but also others including Odisha and West Bengal. A meeting of DMK MPs, held under party president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin here, came on the eve …

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

AIADMK has no history of doing penance for electoral alliance: EPS

The Hindu  

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has no history of doing penance for the sake of electoral alliance with other parties, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami said on Saturday. “Ours is a powerful party,” Mr. Palaniswami told a news channel after attending an event to mark International Women’s Day, organised at the AIADMK office in Royapettah. To mark …

AIADMK expels ex-MLA after his participation in BJP’s three-language policy signature campaign
3 weeks, 1 day ago

AIADMK expels ex-MLA after his participation in BJP’s three-language policy signature campaign

The Hindu  

AIADMK’s three-time MLA of Gummidipoondi, K.S. Announcing this, the organisation’s general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, said the former legislator had gone against the policy and objectives of the party. Though he did not cite any specific action of his erstwhile colleague, Mr. Vijayakumar, who held the position of secretary of the Tiruvallur district unit of the Puratchi Thalaivi Peravai and …

AIADMK expels former MLA KS Vijayakumar for supporting BJP’s three-language policy campaign
3 weeks, 1 day ago

AIADMK expels former MLA KS Vijayakumar for supporting BJP’s three-language policy campaign

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Friday expelled former MLA KS Vijayakumar, who represented Gummidipoondi Assembly constituency from 2006 to 11, for acting against the party’s objectives and ideology. While the letter issued by EPS in this regard did not mention any specific reason, his expulsion came after he signed the signature campaign launched on Wednesday by the …

Tamil Nadu Political Parties Close Ranks Against Lok Sabha Delimitation, Leaving BJP on the Defensive
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Tamil Nadu Political Parties Close Ranks Against Lok Sabha Delimitation, Leaving BJP on the Defensive

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 06, 2025 11:03 IST - 4 MINS READ When political parties in Tamil Nadu met at the State secretariat on March 5 to condemn a possible delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies, the story that emerged was that of the complete isolation of the BJP in the State. In resolutions passed at the meeting, Tamil Nadu demanded that …

DMK is our only enemy, says Palaniswami
3 weeks, 3 days ago

DMK is our only enemy, says Palaniswami

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami said here on Tuesday that the DMK was the only enemy of his party. On reports that the AIADMK was holding talks with the BJP for an alliance in the 2026 Assembly election, he said his party was ready to defeat the DMK, and this was its primary aim. We released the election manifesto …

AIADMK chief fuels speculations of BJP alliance with 'wait six months' remark
3 weeks, 4 days ago

AIADMK chief fuels speculations of BJP alliance with 'wait six months' remark

India Today  

AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami stirred speculation over the party’s future political alliances, urging people to “wait for six months” when asked about a potential tie-up with the BJP. “It is our sole responsibility to defeat the anti-people DMK, and it will happen in 2026.” He also underscored the party’s strategy, stating, “Our aim is to defeat DMK without splitting …

AIADMK chief says raids on party leader's properties foul play by DMK
1 month ago

AIADMK chief says raids on party leader's properties foul play by DMK

India Today  

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption conducted raids at properties linked to AIADMK MLA Amman Arjunan, who represents the Coimbatore North constituency in Tamil Nadu. Reacting strongly to the development, Leader of Opposition and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami accused the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam of political vendetta, claiming the probe was an attempt to divert attention from the …

AIADMK is an unshakable force, will return to power in 2026: Sengottaiyan
1 month ago

AIADMK is an unshakable force, will return to power in 2026: Sengottaiyan

The Hindu  

Former AIADMK minister and incumbent Gobichettipalayam MLA K.A. Sengottaiyan said the party was an “unshakable force” and would deliver exemplary governance after winning the 2026 Assembly election in the State. In a brief interaction with mediapersons in Gobichettipalayam on Monday, after distributing sweets to the public on the occasion of former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa’s 77th birthday, he said the …

’We will register a landslide victory in all 10 seats in Madurai district...” says Minister Moorthy at party workers’ meeting
1 month ago

’We will register a landslide victory in all 10 seats in Madurai district...” says Minister Moorthy at party workers’ meeting

The Hindu  

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam will register a landslide victory in all the 10 Assembly segments in Madurai district in the ensuing elections next year, according to Minister and DMK Madurai district secretary P. Moorthy. Speaking at the party workers’ meeting held in Madurai West Assembly segment on Sunday, he admitted that for over two decades, only the political opponents had …

O. Panneerselvam empathises with senior AIADMK leader K.A. Sengottaiyan’s predicament
1 month, 1 week ago

O. Panneerselvam empathises with senior AIADMK leader K.A. Sengottaiyan’s predicament

The Hindu  

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam on Thursday said he understood full well the emotional turmoil senior AIADMK leader K.A. Describing Mr. Sengottaiyan as an able administrator, citing his previous association, Mr. Panneerselvam said the former was a leader for whom the party was of prime importance rather than likes and dislikes. When asked about the purported ‘Get Out …

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 …

AIADMK must reunite for future success, says O. Panneerselvam
1 month, 1 week ago

AIADMK must reunite for future success, says O. Panneerselvam

The Hindu  

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam on Wednesday underscored the need for unity within the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, and praised senior leader S. Sengottaiyan for his dedication to the party. Referring to the AIADMK’s electoral performance in the last Lok Sabha elections, Mr. Panneerselvam pointed out that the party had suffered significant setbacks, losing deposits in …

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 …

Palaniswami vows to form mega alliance to dislodge DMK; win 2026 Assembly polls
1 month, 1 week ago

Palaniswami vows to form mega alliance to dislodge DMK; win 2026 Assembly polls

Deccan Chronicle  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday said that a mega alliance would be formed by his party for the 2026 Assembly election to take on the DMK and win polls and targeted Chief Minister M K Stalin over crimes against women and children.Addressing a public meeting, a conference of the party's Ilaigyargal-Ilam Pengal Pasarai wing, he said DMK …

AIADMK’s views on prominent issues have always been independent: EPS
1 month, 1 week ago

AIADMK’s views on prominent issues have always been independent: EPS

The Hindu  

Leader of Opposition and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Sunday said the Centre should release pending dues under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act to the State government, as many women workers have not received their salaries under the scheme. Addressing a zonal conference for young party cadres from 10 districts in Vellore, Mr. Palaniswami said, …

AIADMK would strongly oppose imposition of Hindi in any form: Former Minister D. Jayakumar
1 month, 1 week ago

AIADMK would strongly oppose imposition of Hindi in any form: Former Minister D. Jayakumar

The Hindu  

“The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam would strongly oppose the imposition of Hindi, even if it assumed the form of the National Education Policy,” senior party leader and former Minister D. Jayakumar said on Sunday. He contended students of Tamil Nadu were being affected by the “political game.” “The AIADMK would strongly oppose the imposition of Hindi in any …

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 …

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK Rift Eases as OPS Offers Unconditional Return
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK Rift Eases as OPS Offers Unconditional Return

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Differences among the top brass of the AIADMK simmered down after the potential showdown was averted by the apparently rebellious K A Sengottaiyan, who did not want to take his protest any further, while the ousted general secretary O Panneerselvam agreed to ‘join’ the party without any pre-conditions in the interest of protecting the organization thus opening another Pandora’s …

DMK revamps district units based on Assembly constituencies to accommodate various communities and youth
1 month, 2 weeks ago

DMK revamps district units based on Assembly constituencies to accommodate various communities and youth

The Hindu  

The ruling DMK’s high command on Thursday appointed secretaries/in-charge to new party district units in Erode, Tiruppur, Villupuram, and Madurai after revamping them on the basis of Assembly constituencies. As per the announcement made by party general secretary Duraimurugam, Housing and Urban Development Minister S. Muthusamy has been made in-charge of Erode South district which includes Erode East, West, and …

DMK goes for major organizational revamp
1 month, 2 weeks ago

DMK goes for major organizational revamp

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: In an unprecedented revamp of the organizational structure, the DMK appointed youth and leaders who came from other parties as district secretaries, whose composition has been made diverse through the inclusion of Dalits, Muslims and people from all communities. As a traditional party, the DMK of yore would have just one district unit with a secretary in every revenue …

Too much of churning in AIADMK expected
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Too much of churning in AIADMK expected

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: A reminder on the State having to elect six Rajya Sabha members this June evoked a plethora of speculations, including one on the AIADMK reviving ties with the BJP and on several other possibilities waiting to unfold, even as an unprecedented crowd gathered at AIADMK leader K A Sengottiyan’s house portending a possible split in the party on the …

EPS loses grip as storms in the AIADMK teacup indicate
1 month, 2 weeks ago

EPS loses grip as storms in the AIADMK teacup indicate

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The overwhelming victory in the Erode East Assembly by-election and a series of storms in the AIADMK teacup have led to the DMK speculating on the AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami losing his grip over the party, whose cadre, as Law Minister S Regupathy claimed, had already started gravitating towards the DMK. A sign of rebellion was perceptible …

New DMK MLA takes oath
1 month, 2 weeks ago

New DMK MLA takes oath

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The newly elected MLA from Erode East constituency, V C Chandrakumar, was sworn in as a member of the House on Monday by the Speaker M Appavu at his chamber in the Assembly in the presence of Chief Minister M K Stalin, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan and other State Ministers. Speaking to the media, …

Selvaperunthagai puts off visit to Thiruparankundram on CM’s request
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Selvaperunthagai puts off visit to Thiruparankundram on CM’s request

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K. Selvaperunthagai has put off his proposed visit to the Subramania Swamy temple and the Sikkandar Dargah in Thiruparankundram. “Right wing groups such as the RSS, the BJP and the Vishva Hindu Parishad are systematically trying to divide people on religious lines. At the base of hillock lies Subramania Swamy temple; on the hillock’s south …

No unity in INDIA, Erode bypoll won fraudulently, claims AIADMK gen secy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

No unity in INDIA, Erode bypoll won fraudulently, claims AIADMK gen secy

Deccan Chronicle  

Claiming that the INDI Alliance lacked unity, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday said its dismal performance in Delhi Assembly polls, made one wonder if that alliance existed.He said the BJP won in Delhi because the people there wanted a regime change. There is no unity in the INDI Alliance; there is doubt whether that alliance exists," Palaniswami …

ஈரோடு கிழக்கு இடைத்தேர்தல் முடிவுகள்: Erode East Assembly Bypoll Result: Wining Copy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ஈரோடு கிழக்கு இடைத்தேர்தல் முடிவுகள்: Erode East Assembly Bypoll Result: Wining Copy

ABP News  

Erode East By Election Result 2025: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate VC Chandhirakumar registered a resounding victory in the Erode East bypolls on Saturday, defeating Naam Tamizhar Katchi candidate MK Seethalakshmi by a significant margin. VIDEO | Erode East Bypoll: DMK supporters celebrate outside counting centre in Erode as party candidate VC Chandhirakumar takes an unassailable lead of over 54,000 votes. …

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

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

Firstpost  

According to local media sources, the ruling party of DMK may have benefitted from BJP’s and AIADMK’s boycott. The main contest here is between the DMK’s VC Chandirakumar and the Tamil nationalist party Naam Tamizhar Katchi’s M K Seethalakshmi. Voting here was held on February 5 with a turnout of about 68 per cent even as some major political parties …

Opinion poll predicts victory for DMK in Erode (East) byelection
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Opinion poll predicts victory for DMK in Erode (East) byelection

The Hindu  

An opinion poll conducted by People Studies has predicted victory for the DMK in the byelection to the Erode Assembly constituency, scheduled for February 5. People Studies Director Professor Dr. S. Rajanayagam, and Deputy Director Sirumalar Jegan released the results of the opinion poll on Sunday. About 35.8% of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam members and those who support the party would …

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 …

When Odisha’s towering leader Biju Patnaik tried his best to bring DMK, AIADMK together
2 months ago

When Odisha’s towering leader Biju Patnaik tried his best to bring DMK, AIADMK together

The Hindu  

Over 45 years have passed, but former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik’s attempt to bring together the DMK and the AIADMK, Tamil Nadu’s principal political adversaries, continues to evoke interest among many sections. Two days later, Karunanidhi, accompanied by his colleagues ‘Murasoli’ Maran, Arcot N. Veeraswami, and S.S. Thennarasu, met Indira Gandhi “after a gap of four years” at her …

Opposition parties to hit the campaign trail early
2 months ago

Opposition parties to hit the campaign trail early

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Opposition parties in the State have all started devising their strategy for the next Assembly elections in mid-2026 and most of them are planning to launch their campaigns more than a year ahead of polls, starting with the prime opposition party, the AIADMK, whose general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has already drawn up his detail tour plan starting by …

Tamil Nadu: DMK, NTK Set for Erode East By-elections
2 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu: DMK, NTK Set for Erode East By-elections

Deccan Chronicle  

While the DMK has already started its campaign, highlighting the ruling party’s achievements, and Chandrakumar had even visited many wards in the constituency, NTK chief coordinator Seeman is expected to launch his high wattage electioneering on Monday. The DMK, stressing on its social justice plank, has explained through a statement that the 3 per cent internal reservation for Arunthathiyars within …

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 …

By-election in Erode East Sees Flurry of Nominations
2 months, 1 week ago

By-election in Erode East Sees Flurry of Nominations

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: By-election to the Erode East Assembly constituency saw a flurry of nominations on the last day when the key contestant, former MLA and DMK candidate V C Chandrakumar, and the lone rival representing a registered party, M K Seethalakshmi of the Naam Tamilar Katchi, filed their papers without much ado on Friday, along with 54 independents. Chandrakumar, whose entourage …

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