AIADMK in crisis ahead of 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections
3 years, 11 months ago

AIADMK in crisis ahead of 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

The Hindu  

For more than 40 years since the Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam defeated the DMK in the 1977 Assembly election, Tamil Nadu’s electoral politics has been a direct battle between these two major Dravidian parties. For instance, the party’s leadership changed from senior AIADMK leader O. Panneerselvam to Sasikala to Edappadi K. Palaniswami in a matter of just 10 days in February 2017. Three days later, Panneerselvam began a ‘dharma yuddham’ from Amma Memorial—the memorial to Jayalalithaa on Chennai’s Marina beach—to “reclaim Jayalalithaa’s legacy” and broke ranks with AIADMK, which had unanimously chosen Sasikala as its leader. Although Edappadi K. Palaniswami, installed by Sasikala as Chief Minister, survived a confidence motion in February 2017 and got the government in order, the damage was done: Sasikala was in prison and the AIADMK government, it appeared, was at the BJP’s mercy since it did not have the numbers for a clear majority if Panneerselvam’s faction did not support it.

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

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

India Today  

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

BJP keeps its doors open for AIADMK
1 month ago

BJP keeps its doors open for AIADMK

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: At the core committee meeting of the BJP State unit on Wednesday, Central Observer Aravind Menon told the State leaders not to worry about future alliances that would be decided at the national level but concentrate on building the party at the State level. Though a target of one crore members was fixed for the State unit, they had …

Vijay TVK AIADMK Alliance - Actor-politician Vijay's party rejects 'baseless' rumours of alliance with AIADMK - Tamil Nadu News
1 month, 1 week ago

Vijay TVK AIADMK Alliance - Actor-politician Vijay's party rejects 'baseless' rumours of alliance with AIADMK - Tamil Nadu News

India Today  

Actor-politician Vijay's party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam, on Monday dismissed speculation about a possible alliance with the AIADMK for the 2026 state assembly elections. "With the intention of hindering the rise of TVK, a major Tamil daily has published completely untrue information about an alliance between Thamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam and AIADMK, based on baseless claims. Vijay, 50, held the inaugural political …

No public comments: Tamil Nadu BJP to party leaders amid reunion buzz with AIADMK
1 month, 1 week 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 …

AIADMK will not have any alliance with BJP: Jayakumar
1 month, 1 week 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 …

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

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

AIADMK holds meet to discuss TN poll strategy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AIADMK holds meet to discuss TN poll strategy

Hindustan Times  

As the AIADMK looks to form a solid alliance to fight the 2026 assembly elections, the party’s general secretary and leader of opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami reportedly asked his functionaries and leaders to avoid criticising political parties other than the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Bharatiya Janata Party, leaders who attended the meeting on Wednesday said on condition of anonymity. AIADMK …

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

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

AIADMK-BJP row turns acrimonious

Deccan Chronicle  

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

AIADMK’s Existential Crisis: Can it Rise From The Ashes?
5 months 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, AIADMK fighting Tamil Nadu bypoll through proxy: Chidambaram
6 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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Velumani blames Annamalai, says AIADMK-BJP alliance would have won 35-40 seats
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Velumani blames Annamalai, says AIADMK-BJP alliance would have won 35-40 seats

The Hindu  

Days after the rout in the Lok Sabha poll in Tamil Nadu, erstwhile allies AIADMK and BJP were on Thursday engaged in a verbal duel over the results and the cause for snapping of ties between them last year. AIADMK Coimbatore satrap and former Minister S. P. Velumani blamed BJP State president K. Annamalai for the parting of ways and …

Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Election 2024 Winners List: Check Constituency-Wise Names of Winning MPs From The State
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Election 2024 Winners List: Check Constituency-Wise Names of Winning MPs From The State

News 18  

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam -led INDIA bloc swept the Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Elections 2024, winning all 39 seats in the southern state. Tamil Nadu witnessed a three-way race between the BJP-led NDA, the AIADMK and the INDIA bloc comprising the DMK, Congress and other parties. Complete List of Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha 2024 Winners S.No. Candidate Name Party Constituency …

BJP unable to leave mark as DMK-led alliance sweeps TN
6 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP unable to leave mark as DMK-led alliance sweeps TN

Hindustan Times  

The alliance led by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu was set for a clean sweep on Tuesday, with the ruling party and its partners leading in all 39 parliamentary seats in the state and securing victory in the lone seat in the neighbouring union territory of Puducherry, according to Election Commission of India data. The DMK’s grand alliance, which …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

TN Election Results 2024: Full list of winners in Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha polls as counting ends
6 months, 2 weeks ago

TN Election Results 2024: Full list of winners in Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha polls as counting ends

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu Election Results 2024: The counting of votes is underway in Tamil Nadu for the Lok Sabha polls conducted in the state in a single phase on April 19 to elect 39 members in the Parliament. Among key constituencies are Coimbatore, where DMK's Ganapathy Rajkumar is leading; Thoothukudi where DMK's Kanimozhi is leading; Chennai Central where DMK's Dayanidhi Maran …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1: Tamil Nadu all set to vote, BJP hopes to gain foothold
8 months ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1: Tamil Nadu all set to vote, BJP hopes to gain foothold

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1: The first phase of the 18th Lok Sabha elections will be held on Friday and Tamil Nadu is all set to vote in the first phase, with a triangular contest on the cards between the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the Bharatiya Janata Party. Jharkhand Governor CP …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 'DMK, BJP failed to bring development in Tamil Nadu', says Edappadi Palaniswami
8 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 'DMK, BJP failed to bring development in Tamil Nadu', says Edappadi Palaniswami

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam General Secretary and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Edappadi K Palaniswami today lashed out at the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying that both have failed to honour the poll promises they made. EPS said that the people of the state were anxious about Tamil Nadu …

PMK will form alliance rule in 2026 without DMK or AIADMK, says Anbumani Ramadoss
8 months, 1 week ago

PMK will form alliance rule in 2026 without DMK or AIADMK, says Anbumani Ramadoss

New Indian Express  

CUDDALORE: Pattali Makkal Katchi will establish an alliance government in Tamil Nadu in 2026 without DMK or AIADMK, said party president Anbumani Ramadoss. Talking about the 2026 assembly polls, he asserted, "In 2026, we will form an alliance government without DMK and AIADMK. Continuing his lambent, he said, "Thangar Bachan, contesting as PMK candidate in Cuddalore, had a fortune teller …

Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Election 2024: Check total seats and other details
8 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Election 2024: Check total seats and other details

India Today  

In Tamil Nadu, voting for its 39 seats will take place in the first phase on April 19. Constituencies include Thiruvallur, Chennai North, Chennai South, Chennai Central, Sriperumbudur, Kanchipuram, Arakkonam, Vellore, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Thiruvannamalai, Arani, Viluppuram, Kallakurichi, Salem, Namakkal, Erode, Tiruppur, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Pollachi, Dindigul, Karur, Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur, Cuddalore, Chidambaram, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Sivaganga, Madurai, Theni, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, …

Owaisi’s AIMIM extends support to EPS-led AIADMK in TN for LS polls, tie-up also for Assembly elections
8 months, 1 week ago

Owaisi’s AIMIM extends support to EPS-led AIADMK in TN for LS polls, tie-up also for Assembly elections

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday announced his party AIMIM’s support to the Edappadi K Palaniswami-led AIADMK in Tamil Nadu for the April 19 Lok Sabha elections. He said that the alliance will also continue for the Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, apparently referring to the 2026 state polls. Therefore, AIMIM extends its support to AIADMK in the …

Annamalai should speak carefully about AIADMK: Palaniswami
8 months, 1 week ago

Annamalai should speak carefully about AIADMK: Palaniswami

The Hindu  

The AIADMK general secretary, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, on Friday warned BJP State president K. Annamalai that he should speak carefully about the AIADMK. Replying to Mr. Annamalai’s claim that the AIADMK would vanish after this election, Mr. Palaniswami said that no one could destroy the AIADMK. Mr. Annamalai could not even become a councillor, but is now saying he will …

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

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

New Indian Express  

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

DMK, AIADMK spar over order of filing nomination for Chennai North seat
8 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Top news of the day: March 22, 2024
9 months ago

Top news of the day: March 22, 2024

The Hindu  

ED terms Arvind Kejriwal the kingpin of Delhi Excise policy scam The Enforcement Directorate has sought a 10-day remand to interrogate Arvind Kejriwal,as it presented the Delhi Chief Minister before a trial court in Delhi. “This time, the BJP will contest independently across all 21 Lok Sabha and 147 assembly seats, aiming to foster a developed India and Odisha under …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

AIADMK Manifesto: EPS Vows To Halt Mekedatu Dam Project, Advocates Rs 3,000 For Women Heads
9 months ago

AIADMK Manifesto: EPS Vows To Halt Mekedatu Dam Project, Advocates Rs 3,000 For Women Heads

ABP News  

Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha Polls 2024, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has revealed its comprehensive manifesto, outlining 133 pivotal points aimed at addressing various societal and developmental concerns. AIADMK Manifesto Key highlights from the manifesto released by AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami include: The AIADMK pledges to prioritise women's welfare by advocating for an increase in financial …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

AIADMK Announces Second List of Lok Sabha Nominees
9 months ago

AIADMK Announces Second List of Lok Sabha Nominees

The Hindu  

The AIADMK released its second list of nominees on Thursday, March 21, 2024, for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, and stuck to its approach of fielding mostly new-comers. Of the 17 candidates named by the party including one in Puducherry, R. Kumaraguru, a three-time legislator who defeated late DMDK leader ‘Captain’ Vijayakant in Ulundurpet during the 2016 Assembly polls, was …

AIADMK seals seat pact with 3 allies; releases 1st list for LS polls
9 months 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 Elections 2024: AIADMK announces first list of 16 candidates for Tamil Nadu
9 months ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: AIADMK announces first list of 16 candidates for Tamil Nadu

Live Mint  

The opposition AIADMK in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday named the first set of 16 candidates for the April 19 Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu. The opposition party named candidates for 16 seats, including North Chennai, South Chennai, Arakkonam, Kancheepuram and Villpuram, both reserved constituencies, among others. Later, addressing reporters at the party headquarters, Palaniswami slammed the ruling DMK in …

AIADMK announces first list of 16 candidates for April 19 LS polls, allots 5 seats to DMDK
9 months 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: PMK announces decision to join BJP in Tamil Nadu
9 months ago

Lok Sabha polls: PMK announces decision to join BJP in Tamil Nadu

Hindustan Times  

In a snub to the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and a shot in the arm for the Bharatiya Janata Party in Tamil Nadu, regional party Pattali Makkal Katchi on Monday announced its decision to join hands with the national hegemone. “PMK founder S Ramadoss announced at the high-level committee meeting that the party will face the Lok Sabha …

BJP to firm up allies during PM’s sixth visit to Tamil Nadu
9 months, 1 week ago

BJP to firm up allies during PM’s sixth visit to Tamil Nadu

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Tamil Nadu on a two-day visit from March 18 — his sixth visit to the state since January, people familiar with the developments said. Even as the Bharatiya Janata Party ’s former ally All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is struggling to cobble up an alliance, the BJP leaders said that they are …

TN CM MK Stalin : “AIADMK-BJP are in secret alliance, I.N.D.I.A. bloc is working to defeat them”
9 months, 1 week ago

TN CM MK Stalin : “AIADMK-BJP are in secret alliance, I.N.D.I.A. bloc is working to defeat them”

The Hindu  

Lashing out at his political opponents Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the BJP and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami at a function held in Pollachi on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. ‘Modi has done nothing good for the people’ Accusing Prime Minister Modi of having done nothing good for the people, he said that newspapers …

Dhinakaran’s AMMK to contest Lok Sabha polls in alliance with BJP in Tamil Nadu
9 months, 1 week ago

Dhinakaran’s AMMK to contest Lok Sabha polls in alliance with BJP in Tamil Nadu

Hindustan Times  

Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam of TTV Dhinakaran, who was expelled from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in 2017 along with his aunt and former chief J Jayalalithaa’s aide V K Sasikala, will contest the 2024 national polls due this summer in alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party in Tamil Nadu. He added the AMMK offered “unconditional support” to …

‘His desire to disable AIADMK symbol…': Palaniswami slams OPS
10 months ago

‘His desire to disable AIADMK symbol…': Palaniswami slams OPS

Hindustan Times  

Former Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi Palaniswami on Wednesday hit out at his former party colleague O Paneerselvam, saying that the latter's ‘desire’ to disable the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam symbol won't be fulfilled. Their desire to disable the AIADMK symbol during elections will not be fulfilled.," said Palaniswami as quoted by news agency ANI. On Tuesday, Palaniswami …

AIADMK will make announcement on poll alliances at the appropriate time, will not go with BJP: D Jayakumar
10 months, 3 weeks ago

AIADMK will make announcement on poll alliances at the appropriate time, will not go with BJP: D Jayakumar

The Hindu  

Senior AIADMK leader D. Jayakumar on Monday, January 29, 2024, said there was still a lot of time for the Lok Sabha elections, and the party would make announcements on its alliances and the number of seats it would contest in, at the appropriate time. Speaking to reporters, Mr. Jayakumar claimed many parties were in talks with the AIADMK for …

New Year resolutions of all pol parties the same
11 months, 3 weeks ago

New Year resolutions of all pol parties the same

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The New Year resolutions of every political party in the State this time are the same: Improve their prospects in the Lok Sabha elections that they would be facing in the first half of the year. Massive arrangements were made for several months for the conduct of the show that was touted by many as an occasion to anoint …

AIADMK dreaming of getting toehold in INDIA
1 year ago

AIADMK dreaming of getting toehold in INDIA

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The reported open resentment of some leaders in the Congress over the DMK for those anti-Sanatana Dharma and Gomutra remarks is seen as a ray of hope by the AIADMK, which has been aspiring to get a toehold in INDIA after walking out of the NDA in September, since it anticipates a showdown leading to the DMK leaving the …

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

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK chief Palaniswami’s opposition to BJP a ‘planned drama’, alleges DMK
1 year, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK chief Palaniswami’s opposition to BJP a ‘planned drama’, alleges DMK

India TV News  

Chennai: The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday alleged that AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami has not opposed the BJP and Governor RN Ravi, thus clarifying that his “opposition” to the former ally is a “ planned drama”. DMK's official Tamil organ 'Murasoli' referred to Palaniswami's response in a press conference, when he was asked on Governor Ravi's comment …

What does the AIADMK-BJP split mean for the future of Tamil Nadu politics?
1 year, 2 months ago

What does the AIADMK-BJP split mean for the future of Tamil Nadu politics?

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 19, 2023 11:00 IST - 6 MINS READ Divorces are messy and bitter, especially if there is a power imbalance between the contending parties. Jayakumar, who has been a Minister in every AIADMK government since 1991, and C.V. Shanmugham, who is usually fielded to speak harshly about opponents—held forth, deliberately using severe language, about how Annamalai was …

It's DMK vs BJP in 2024, says Annamalai
1 year, 2 months ago

It's DMK vs BJP in 2024, says Annamalai

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: BJP State president K Annamalai said his party’s fight in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections would be directly with the DMK and exuded confidence in making a clean sweep of the 39 seats in the State as the mandate for the polls would be to re-elect Narendra Modi as Prime Minister. Answering the questions of media persons as he …

The BJP’s gamble in Tamil Nadu
1 year, 2 months ago

The BJP’s gamble in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

A week has passed since the All-India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam announced its exit from the Bharatiya Janata Party -led National Democratic Alliance. The AIADMK’S professed reason for the separation was that BJP state president K. Annamalai made controversial remarks against its leaders. The BJP may find some solace in its performance in Tamil Nadu in 2014, which it contested …

Broke alliance as BJP wanted Annamalai as Tamil Nadu CM candidate: AIADMK leader
1 year, 2 months ago

Broke alliance as BJP wanted Annamalai as Tamil Nadu CM candidate: AIADMK leader

Live Mint  

Among the reasons that led to the All India Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ending its alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party was the saffron party's insistence to project its state unit chief K Annamalai as the chief ministerial candidate for the 2026 Assembly polls, a senior leader of Tamil Nadu's erstwhile ruling party said on September 30. “The AIADMK broke the …

AIADMK to fight 2024 Lok Sabha Polls with our own alliance, no ties with BJP: KP Munusamy
1 year, 2 months ago

AIADMK to fight 2024 Lok Sabha Polls with our own alliance, no ties with BJP: KP Munusamy

India TV News  

Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam deputy general secretary and former Tamil Nadu minister K P Munusamy reiterated the party's unwavering commitment to its decision to break the alliance with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance. Speaking to reporters in Krishnagiri, Munusamy expressed deep dissatisfaction with the state BJP chief, K Annamalai, who continued to make remarks against former chief minister C N …

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