We must punish AIADMK-BJP responsible for atrocities in Thoothukudi, says Stalin
3 years, 9 months ago

We must punish AIADMK-BJP responsible for atrocities in Thoothukudi, says Stalin

Hindustan Times  

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam attacked the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam over the alleged police atrocities in the Thoothukudi district in its Tamil Nadu assembly election campaign. Reading out the names of the 13 people who were killed amid the anti-Sterlite protest, including that of 17-year-old Snowlin, Stalin said, “They were peaceful protesters who were marching towards the district administration, demanding that the pollution-causing Sterlite plant be shut and they were shot down like crows,” said Stalin. For complete coverage of Tamil Nadu assembly election, Stalin lauded the district for standing up for its rights during these two incidents and campaigned for the candidates of DMK and its allies contesting in Thoothukudi’s six assembly constituencies where the AIADMK and DMK have three seats each. This election, TTV Dhinakaran, the chief ministerial candidate for Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam is also contesting from one of the assembly constituencies of this southern district, Kovilpatti, where he will face AIADMK’s incumbent MLA and information minister Kadambur Raju and CPI ’s K Srinivasan who is the DMK ally.

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MK Stalin tables two bills proposing harsher punishment for crimes against women
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16 hours, 47 minutes ago

MK Stalin tables two bills proposing harsher punishment for crimes against women

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin today introduced two amendment bills in the state assembly, aiming to impose harsher punishment for crimes against women. The punishment given for such crimes must serve as a huge warning so that it prevents people from committing such crimes,” he said, adding that his government believed the punishment in such crimes “must be made …

Won't deny accused is DMK sympathiser: MK Stalin on Anna university assault case
Trending News
2 days, 16 hours ago

Won't deny accused is DMK sympathiser: MK Stalin on Anna university assault case

India Today  

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin, on Wednesday, admitted in Tamil Nadu assembly that the accused in the Anna University sexual assault case was a DMK sympathiser. Nevertheless, Stalin also clarified that even if the accused “had been from DMK”, “I would have taken action,” the chief minister said. #WATCH | Tamil Nadu: AIADMK MLAs walked out of the State …

Tamil Nadu BJP’s Annamalai mounts bid to oust Stalin-led DMK govt: ‘Will forego shoes, whip myself, fast for 48 days’
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Tamil Nadu BJP’s Annamalai mounts bid to oust Stalin-led DMK govt: ‘Will forego shoes, whip myself, fast for 48 days’

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai redoubled efforts to oust the MK Stalin-led DMK government on Thursday — announcing plans for elaborate protests and a lengthy fast. Earlier today, the leader had further alleged that the accused involved in the Chennai student's sexual assault case is a “repeat offender” and deputy organiser of Chief Minister MK Stalin-led DMK's Saidai East …

Annamalai claims varsity sexual assault survivor's identity revealed, blames DMK
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Annamalai claims varsity sexual assault survivor's identity revealed, blames DMK

India Today  

BJP’s Tamil Nadu state president K Annamalai accused the state police of deliberately revealing the identity of the girl who was sexually assaulted inside the Anna University campus a day before Christmas Eve. He tore into the state police and the ruling party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam for making public the details of not just the victim’s identity, but also her …

Anna University rape case: Opposition parties blame TN government
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Anna University rape case: Opposition parties blame TN government

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Leaders of various opposition parties and DMK alliance partners strongly condemned the rape of a student on Anna University campus and urged for swift action. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami expressed shock over the incident and said it is “shameful” that such an atrocity befell a student at Anna University located in the heart of the capital city. …

Opposition criticises DMK for law-and-order lapses in Tamil Nadu amid crime rise
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Opposition criticises DMK for law-and-order lapses in Tamil Nadu amid crime rise

India Today  

The opposition has intensified its attack on the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu, citing a series of brutal incidents that have raised serious concerns about the state's law and order situation. K Annamalai, President of the Tamil Nadu BJP, called the state's law and order situation "disastrous." BJP Tamil Nadu coordinator H Raja also weighed in, accusing the DMK …

AIADMK to stage protest against atrocities on women in Tamil Nadu
3 months, 4 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 …

Tamil Nadu: BJP, AIADMK members killed by unidentified persons
5 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu: BJP, AIADMK members killed by unidentified persons

Op India  

The recent murders of two opposition leaders in Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ruled Tamil Nadu serve as a chilling reminder of the horrifying deaths of opposition leaders particularly those of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Mamata Banerjee’s West Bengal. In the first instance, BJP worker Selvakumar was killed close to Sivaganga district in Tamil Nadu. In another shocking incident, a worker …

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 …

CM: Despite swift action, AIADMK raking up hooch to hide poll defeat
6 months, 1 week ago

CM: Despite swift action, AIADMK raking up hooch to hide poll defeat

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI : Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday criticised the opposition AIADMK for attempting to ‘divert attention’ from its LS poll defeat by raising the Kallakurichi tragedy even though the government had taken ‘swift action’. Criticising AIADMK’s actions, Stalin said the party, which has been boycotted by the people, continued to raise the Kallakurichi issue to deflect from its electoral …

Kallakurichi hooch tragedy: AIADMK members evicted from T.N. Assembly
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kallakurichi hooch tragedy: AIADMK members evicted from T.N. Assembly

The Hindu  

AIADMK legislators were evicted from the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, on Friday, June 21, 2024, after they staged a sit-in protest over the hooch tragedy in Kallakurichi which has so far claimed 48 lives. Stalin, the AIADMK members led by former Chief Minister Edappai K. Palaniswami, raised slogans immediately after the House session met. Though the Speaker said the issue …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 'DMK, BJP failed to bring development in Tamil Nadu', says Edappadi Palaniswami
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Lok Sabha polls | DMK, BJP failed to fulfil poll promises, have only burdened people of T.N.: Edappadi Palaniswami
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls | DMK, BJP failed to fulfil poll promises, have only burdened people of T.N.: Edappadi Palaniswami

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, said both the BJP and the DMK government had failed to fulfil their poll promises, and condemned both parties for “increased burdens placed on the people”. “But now, the price of crude oil is $86 a barrel whereas petrol and diesel are being sold for ₹102 and ₹94 a …

Annamalai should speak carefully about AIADMK: Palaniswami
8 months, 4 weeks 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 …

EXCLUSIVE | BJP still not able to understand the political climate of Tamil Nadu: MK Stalin
9 months ago

EXCLUSIVE | BJP still not able to understand the political climate of Tamil Nadu: MK Stalin

New Indian Express  

DMK has now been at the forefront of ideologically opposing the BJP. However, if we look back, DMK played an important role in the country seeing the first stable BJP-led government in 1999 and the party’s victory in four Lok Sabha seats in TN, their highest to date. Would it be a fair assessment to say that the DMK prioritised …

Palaniswami challenges Stalin to list the shortcomings of AIADMK’s rule
9 months ago

Palaniswami challenges Stalin to list the shortcomings of AIADMK’s rule

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Saturday challenged DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has been accusing the 10 years of AIADMK’s rule as a dark period, I am directly challenging Mr. Stalin to list whatever he considers as flaws in our government and we will give a fitting reply point by point. How …

DMK, AIADMK and BJP to fight it out in nine Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu
9 months, 2 weeks 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, …

DMK moves EC against PM Modi, FM Sitharaman over model code violations ahead of LS polls
9 months, 3 weeks ago

DMK moves EC against PM Modi, FM Sitharaman over model code violations ahead of LS polls

Hindustan Times  

The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Tuesday filed two complaints with the Election Commission in Tamil Nadu against the Bharatiya Janata Party. “This is to state that Bharatiya Janata Party members have involved children below 12 to 15 years old in their campaigning activities,” the complaint said. In continuation of the above, children were made to wear saffron robes and …

Dhinakaran’s AMMK to contest Lok Sabha polls in alliance with BJP in Tamil Nadu
9 months, 4 weeks 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 …

DMK, AIADMK interview aspiring Lok Sabha poll candidates
9 months, 4 weeks ago

DMK, AIADMK interview aspiring Lok Sabha poll candidates

New Indian Express  

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

AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran and OPS target DMK & EPS’ AIADMK
10 months, 2 weeks ago

AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran and OPS target DMK & EPS’ AIADMK

New Indian Express  

THENI : AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran said Edappadi Palaniswami’s AIADMK faction and Chief Minister MK Stalin’s DMK are common enemies for ousted AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam and me. Addressing a gathering in the presence of Panneerselvam, Dhinakaran said that their fight against Palaniswami is not to attain power, but to rebuild the AIADMK and hand it over to the …

DMK launches its campaign for Lok Sabha elections with attack on BJP
10 months, 3 weeks ago

DMK launches its campaign for Lok Sabha elections with attack on BJP

Hindustan Times  

The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu on Friday attacked the Centre over a range of issues and said the Bharatiya Janata Party will not win a single seat in the southern state in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. DMK leaders, during a launch of a series of public meetings titled ‘Urimaigalai Meetka Stalinin Kural’ across the 37 Lok …

AIADMK will make announcement on poll alliances at the appropriate time, will not go with BJP: D Jayakumar
11 months, 1 week 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 …

DMK MP's comment on BJP's victory in polls sparks row
1 year, 1 month ago

DMK MP's comment on BJP's victory in polls sparks row

Hindustan Times  

A massive controversy has erupted over a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam member of parliament's objectionable remark about the Hindi heartland states. “The people of this country should think that the power of this BJP is only winning elections mainly in the heartland states of Hindi,” DNV Senthilkumar S told Lok Sabha using a castigating adjective. The Lok Sabha MP from Dharmapuri …

'Evil Force DMK Has To Be Uprooted From Tamil Soil': Annamalai After Police Arrests BJP Functionaries Over Flag Post Row
1 year, 2 months ago

'Evil Force DMK Has To Be Uprooted From Tamil Soil': Annamalai After Police Arrests BJP Functionaries Over Flag Post Row

ABP News  

New Delhi: Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Sunday slammed DMK's 'signature campaign' against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test, saying that the party thinks 'Tamil Nadu politics is cinema.' #WATCH | On DMK's 'signature campaign' against NEET examination, Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai says, "They still think Tamil Nadu politics is cinema. Now these are the people who talk …

AIADMK’s fresh salvo at Annamalai leaves its alliance with BJP in tatters
1 year, 3 months ago

AIADMK’s fresh salvo at Annamalai leaves its alliance with BJP in tatters

The Hindu  

The AIADMK’s announcement of “separation of ties” with the BJP on Monday seems to have added another layer of complexity to the already-strained relationship between the two parties. The outburst of the AIADMK’s organisation secretary and former Fisheries Minister, D. Jayakumar, was triggered by BJP State unit president K. Annamalai’s remarks on DMK founder and former Chief Minister C.N. Yet, …

AIADMK Turns Aggressive Against DMK
1 year, 4 months ago

AIADMK Turns Aggressive Against DMK

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The AIADMK turned aggressive in attacking the DMK government for its alleged failure in abolishing Neet but trying to place the blame of the 21 deaths on the Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami. Targeting Minister of Health and Family Welfare M Subramanian who had said that Palaniswami should take the responsibility of the Neet-induced deaths, AIADMK Organisational …

DMK anticipates tough fight from BJP in polls
1 year, 5 months ago

DMK anticipates tough fight from BJP in polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Gearing itself up for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the DMK anticipates a tough resistance for the BJP and not from its traditional rival, the AIADMK, as it was evident from the speech of party president M K Stalin at the district secretaries meeting on Saturday. Addressing the district secretaries and all top leaders of the DMK through video …

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK aiming to win all 39 seats in 2024 Lok Sabha polls, says EPS
1 year, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK aiming to win all 39 seats in 2024 Lok Sabha polls, says EPS

Hindustan Times  

Amid strains between allies BJP and AIADMK, the leader of opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday said every party has its own ideology and each of us will represent our party’s stance until there is common understanding during elections. While reacting on Union home minister Amit Shah’s target for National Democratic Alliance to win more than 25 seats in 2024 …

Inexperienced politician: Dhinakaran, Panneerselvam join AIADMK in attack against Annamalai
1 year, 6 months ago

Inexperienced politician: Dhinakaran, Panneerselvam join AIADMK in attack against Annamalai

India Today  

Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam chief TTV Dhinakaran has hit out at Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai. "Annamalai, who spouts off without having mature political understanding, should self-introspect if he is fit to be the Tamil Nadu BJP president," he said. Accusing Annamalai of being "politically immature", Panneerselvam, in a statement, said had the BJP not secured a majority in …

Tamil Nadu: CM MK Stalin files defamation case against BJP's Annamalai over 'DMK files'
1 year, 8 months ago

Tamil Nadu: CM MK Stalin files defamation case against BJP's Annamalai over 'DMK files'

Op India  

On Wednesday, May 10, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo MK Stalin filed a defamation lawsuit against Bhartiya Janata Party leader K Annamalai after the BJP leader released the “DMK Files” alleging corruption by the Tamil Nadu CM, his family members, and several DMK leaders. DMK FILES EXPLODES IN TAMIL NADU#TamilNadu CM #MKStalin files defamation case against …

AIADMK alleges model code violation by CM Stalin during Erode East bypoll
1 year, 10 months ago

AIADMK alleges model code violation by CM Stalin during Erode East bypoll

India Today  

The AIADMK on Tuesday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India and Chief Electoral Officer of Tamil Nadu alleging “violation of model code of conduct and indulgence in electoral malpractices” by Chief Minister MK Stalin during the recently held bypoll to the Erode East assembly constituency. The complaint, which was filed by lawyer IS Inbadurai, stated that on …

‘We wonder if DMK has terrorist links…’: BJP leader on remarks against governor
1 year, 11 months ago

‘We wonder if DMK has terrorist links…’: BJP leader on remarks against governor

Hindustan Times  

The BJP on Friday hit back at DMK leader Shivaji Krishnamoorthy over his controversial remark against Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi for deviating from the government-approved speech at the opening session of the legislative assembly. Tamil Nadu BJP unit vice president Narayana Thirupathy said the DMK leader have been using foul and filthy language for the last 60 years and …

Can Ktaka’s 'Singham' K Annamalai Bring BJP's Lotus to Full Bloom in Tamil Nadu? - News18
2 years, 2 months ago

Can Ktaka’s 'Singham' K Annamalai Bring BJP's Lotus to Full Bloom in Tamil Nadu? - News18

News 18  

Far from his clean-shaven, well-ironed uniform and upright officer look, K Annamalai — the IPS officer once called the ‘Singham’ of Karnataka — has now transformed himself into the indomitable poster boy of the Opposition in Tamil Nadu. In a state like Tamil Nadu, where the political war was seen to be fought between the Dravidian parties AIADMK and the …

AIADMK holds DMK regime responsible for violence in Tamil Nadu
2 years, 3 months ago

AIADMK holds DMK regime responsible for violence in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

The AIADMK on Monday assailed the DMK regime for “having allowed” the spread of violence again in the State. Referring to a series of incidents of hurling of petrol bombs at many places across Tamil Nadu, former Minister and AIADMK’s organisation secretary, D. Jayakumar told reporters at Chennai that those who took to arms had “no fear” of the government …

Tamil Nadu BJP chief threatens DMK to do a ‘Maharashtra’ in Tamil Nadu
2 years, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu BJP chief threatens DMK to do a ‘Maharashtra’ in Tamil Nadu

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai has threatened the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam to do a ‘Maharashtra’ in Tamil Nadu. He said, “'It will happen in Tamil Nadu too.” Drawing parallels between Maharashtra's Shiv Sena and Tamil Nadu's DMK, he said, "Karunanidhi's elder son Muthu planned to act in films but it didn't work. With a 164-99 victory on July 4, …

Chennai BJP leader murder: Opposition slams DMK over law and order situation in Tamil Nadu
2 years, 7 months ago

Chennai BJP leader murder: Opposition slams DMK over law and order situation in Tamil Nadu

India Today  

A BJP functionary was hacked to death by an unknown gang in Chennai on Tuesday, May 24. The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has assured action against the culprits while the Opposition AIADMK has accused DMK of deteriorating law and order situation in the state. Reacting to state BJP chief Annamalai's statement of 'inactive' police, Elangovan said, "Police is not under …

Is DMK poised for a clean sweep in Tamil Nadu urban local body elections?
2 years, 10 months ago

Is DMK poised for a clean sweep in Tamil Nadu urban local body elections?

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The gloomy prognosis on the outcome of the elections to the urban local bodies even before the counting of votes has not begun and the spate charges of irregularities levelled against the ruling party by opposition leaders, particularly from the AIADMK and BJP, point to a possible clean sweep by the DMK all over the State. BJP State President …

Infighting in AIADMK? Shanmugam blames BJP for poll defeat, OPS supports alliance
3 years, 6 months ago

Infighting in AIADMK? Shanmugam blames BJP for poll defeat, OPS supports alliance

India Today  

Ahead of the party's district secretaries meeting on July 9, the speculations around infighting in the AIADMK has come to the surface again. AIADMK leader CVe Shanmugam triggered a war of words by blaming the alliance with the BJP for the party's loss in the recently concluded Tamil Nadu Assembly polls. His statement saw an immediate response from senior party …

Tamil Nadu Election Results 2021: DMK emerges as largest party with 37.65% vote share; 33.27% for AIADMK
3 years, 8 months ago

Tamil Nadu Election Results 2021: DMK emerges as largest party with 37.65% vote share; 33.27% for AIADMK

Firstpost  

On Sunday, the DMK won a convincing victory while the AIADMK managed to emerge as a formidable Opposition The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, which emerged victorious in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, has garnered a vote share of 37.65 percent, as per the figures today morning. The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam emerged as the second-largest party in terms of …

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls | Stalin set to be Chief Minister as DMK wins after 10 years
3 years, 8 months ago

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls | Stalin set to be Chief Minister as DMK wins after 10 years

The Hindu  

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam led by M K Stalin was on Sunday elected to power in Tamil Nadu after a gap of 10 years. Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2021 results: Live updates The AIADMK under outgoing Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami put up a decent fight and as per trends was expected to bag about 66 seats, while its allies …

Tamil Nadu Assembly election sees DMK's sun rise and son rise in Stalin
3 years, 8 months ago

Tamil Nadu Assembly election sees DMK's sun rise and son rise in Stalin

India Today  

The Tamil Nadu Assembly election was a litmus test for DMK chief MK Stalin to see whether voters accept him as the political heir of Karunanidhi. AIADMK won the 2016 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, bagging 136 seats, while the DMK came second with 98 seats despite having a vote share above 40 per cent. Tamil Nadu: How top candidates are …

Tamil Nadu Election Results 2021: DMK beats AIADMK, wins polls after 10-year hiatus
3 years, 8 months ago

Tamil Nadu Election Results 2021: DMK beats AIADMK, wins polls after 10-year hiatus

India TV News  

After a decade in opposition, the DMK won a convincing victory over arch-rival AIADMK in Tamil Nadu and the ruling party managed to emerge as a formidable opposition, overcoming the burden of ten-year anti-incumbency to an extent. Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Tamil Nadu people who voted for the National Democratic Alliance and said his party would continue to work …

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls | AIADMK seeks action against Udhayanidhi Stalin for sporting symbol resembling DMK’s during voting
3 years, 9 months ago

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls | AIADMK seeks action against Udhayanidhi Stalin for sporting symbol resembling DMK’s during voting

The Hindu  

The AIADMK on Tuesday complained to Chief Electoral Officer Satyabrata Sahoo against DMK’s candidate for Chepauk-Triplicane, Udhayanidhi Stalin, for sporting, what he called, a mark that signified the symbol of the DMK, while casting his vote at a booth at a college in the city. Babu Murugavel, the AIADMK’s joint secretary of the advocates wing, stated that Mr Udhayanidhi Stalin’s …

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls | Cancel candidature of Stalin, four DMK leaders: AIADMK
3 years, 9 months ago

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls | Cancel candidature of Stalin, four DMK leaders: AIADMK

The Hindu  

The AIADMK on April 5 urged the Election Commission of India to cancel the candidature of DMK leader M.K. Stalin in Kolathur, his son and DMK youth wing secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin in Chepauk-Triplicane, DMK general secretary Durai Murugan in Katpadi and two other leaders, alleging that money was being distributed by the DMK to voters in these constituencies. Babu Murugavel, …

TN Assembly Polls: From A Raja's 'slipper' jibe at EPS to populist manifestos, AIADMK and DMK pull out all stops
3 years, 9 months ago

TN Assembly Polls: From A Raja's 'slipper' jibe at EPS to populist manifestos, AIADMK and DMK pull out all stops

Firstpost  

The two parties – AIADMK seeking a record third term and the DMK planning a strong comeback after a decade in opposition, have converged not only on such freebies but also on other contentious issues like the repeal of the Citizenship Amendment Act For the first time in Tamil Nadu, a state whose politics has revolved around personalities, the upcoming …

Tamil Nadu polls 2021: AIADMK is a 'mere mask', RSS and BJP behind it, alleges Rahul Gandhi
3 years, 9 months ago

Tamil Nadu polls 2021: AIADMK is a 'mere mask', RSS and BJP behind it, alleges Rahul Gandhi

Firstpost  

Salem: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday drew an analogy between the AIADMK and the mask is worn to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, alleging it was only the RSS and BJP behind the ruling party, “a mere mask.” In a grand public meeting here, the first in which top leaders of all parties in the DMK-led …

DMK's A Raja apologises for remarks against Tamil Nadu CM, says intention was not to hurt anyone
3 years, 9 months ago

DMK's A Raja apologises for remarks against Tamil Nadu CM, says intention was not to hurt anyone

Hindustan Times  

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader A Raja apologised on Monday for offensive remarks against Tamil Nadu chief minister and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader E Palaniswami. The DMK leader also said that his remarks were "misrepresented" and only portions of it were carried by media organisations, and apologised to the chief minister if he was hurt. The ruling party …

Can clearly say AIADMK is under BJP's control, says DMK scion Udhayanidhi Stalin | Exclusive
3 years, 9 months ago

Can clearly say AIADMK is under BJP's control, says DMK scion Udhayanidhi Stalin | Exclusive

India Today  

Udhayanidhi Stalin, the only son of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief MK Stalin, is all set to make his electoral debut in the next few weeks. Q: The CM says they are only in alliance with the BJP and there is no such agenda A: The people of Tamil Nadu know who is under whose control. Q: Sasikala has said that …

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