Tumultuous scenes in Tamil Nadu Assembly; ruling DMK’s allies boycott Governor R. N. Ravi’s address
2 years, 2 months ago

Tumultuous scenes in Tamil Nadu Assembly; ruling DMK’s allies boycott Governor R. N. Ravi’s address

The Hindu  

The opening session of the year’s first session of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on January 9 witnessed tumultuous scenes immediately after Governor R. N. Ravi started addressing the House. The legislators of the Congress and the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, both allies of the ruling DMK, shouted slogans hailing “Tamil Nadu” in response to the Governor’s recent remarks that “Tamilagam” would be a more appropriate name for the State of Tamil Nadu. They boycotted the Governor’s address accusing him of running a parallel government and implementing the agenda of the RSS and the BJP. They charged that the Governor was responsible for the deaths of those who allegedly lost money in online gambling since he has not given his nod to the Bill banning online gambling.

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Stalin calls Yogi’s remarks as political dark comedy
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3 days, 11 hours ago

Stalin calls Yogi’s remarks as political dark comedy

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai:Averring that ‘This isn’t riot-for vote politics. This a battle for dignity and justice,’ Chief Minister M K Stalin lashed out at his Uttar Pradesh counterpart, Yogi Adityanath, who had told a news agency that the DMK president was trying to stir divisions based on region and language, referring to the latest initiatives taken by Tamil Nadu on delimitation, three-language …

Why use Hindi names for schemes when Tamil alternatives available, asks DMK MLA
6 days, 7 hours ago

Why use Hindi names for schemes when Tamil alternatives available, asks DMK MLA

India Today  

Amid a language row, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MLA Ezhilan Naganathan on Monday accused the Union government of imposing Hindi on non-Hindi-speaking states by naming central schemes in the language. Speaking in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, he read out a list of Central government schemes with Hindi names, arguing that this was an attempt to make non-Hindi states familiar with the …

Tamil Nadu BJP calls Stalin's delimitation meet to hide corruption, stages protest
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1 week, 2 days ago

Tamil Nadu BJP calls Stalin's delimitation meet to hide corruption, stages protest

India Today  

The BJP staged black flag protests across Tamil Nadu against the delimitation meeting convened by the ruling DMK on March 22, which invited Chief Ministers and representatives from non-BJP ruled states. Addressing the media, he criticised Chief Minister MK Stalin for prioritising discussions on state rights with other non-BJP states while ignoring pressing issues affecting Tamil Nadu. Karnataka BJP President …

TN should focus on people’s welfare rather than sending teams on delimitation: Tamilisai
1 week, 3 days ago

TN should focus on people’s welfare rather than sending teams on delimitation: Tamilisai

The Hindu  

BJP leader and former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Thursday said that the ruling DMK government should focus on the welfare of people in the State rather than sending teams to other States on the proposal delimitation, which is non-existent. Interacting with reporters here, Ms. Soundararajan, said that the DMK government has failed in all aspects of governance including maintaining …

BJP leader accuses DMK of suppressing protests, detaining leaders amid TASMAC row
1 week, 5 days ago

BJP leader accuses DMK of suppressing protests, detaining leaders amid TASMAC row

Hindustan Times  

BJP Mahila Morcha National President Vanathi Srinivasan on Tuesday accused the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu of restricting political protests and detaining opposition leaders even before scheduled demonstrations. Police personnel detained BJP supporters during their protest over an alleged TASMAC liquor scam Speaking to reporters, Srinivasan alleged that the DMK government had been systematically denying permission for political agitations, …

DMK Ministers take joy in belittling north Indians: BJP leader Annamalai
1 week, 5 days ago

DMK Ministers take joy in belittling north Indians: BJP leader Annamalai

The Hindu  

BJP state president K. Annamalai on Tuesday alleged that the DMK Ministers take great joy in “belittling our brothers and sisters from Northern India, often forgetting our Tamil values and culture.” Sharing a video of Tamil Nadu Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises T.M. Anbarasan saying, “Those who studied Hindi are rearing cattle, selling pani puri and involved in …

Tamil Nadu: BJP accuses DMK govt of ₹1,000-cr ‘liquor scam’ – ‘MK Stalin distracting public’
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Tamil Nadu: BJP accuses DMK govt of ₹1,000-cr ‘liquor scam’ – ‘MK Stalin distracting public’

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has accused Chief Minister MK Stalin-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government in Tamil Nadu of spreading ‘baseless’ rumours about the three-language policy and delimitation to divert attention from the Enforcement Directorate raids on Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited and liquor-supplying companies. "Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is spreading baseless rumours about the three-language policy, NEP, …

BJP alleges ₹1000-crore liquor scam in Tamil Nadu after ED raids
2 weeks, 2 days ago

BJP alleges ₹1000-crore liquor scam in Tamil Nadu after ED raids

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has accused the Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister MK Stalin, of orchestrating a ₹1,000-crore liquor scam through the state-run Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation. "Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is spreading baseless rumors about the three-language policy, NEP, delimitation, and the removal of the ₹symbol from the budget document to distract the public …

BJP, AIADMK walkout in Tamil Nadu assembly over rupee symbol move, liquor scam
2 weeks, 3 days ago

BJP, AIADMK walkout in Tamil Nadu assembly over rupee symbol move, liquor scam

India Today  

The BJP and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam staged a walkout from the Tamil Nadu Assembly during the state Budget 2025-26 presentation, protesting against the DMK government’s move to replace the rupee symbol and alleged corruption in Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited. ANNAMALAI CALLS BUDGET EYEWASH BJP state president K Annamalai slammed the budget, calling it an …

Tamil Nadu rupee symbol row reaches assembly, BJP walks out during Budget session
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Tamil Nadu rupee symbol row reaches assembly, BJP walks out during Budget session

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party, along with other opposition parties, walked out of the Tamil Nadu assembly during the state Budget 2025-26 in protest the DMK government's move to replace the rupee symbol. Representational image of Tamil Nadu BJP members, who walked out of the state assembly BJP MLA Vanathi Srinivasan wore a black dress in the assembly as a sign …

Telangana CM Revanth labels delimitation exercise as conspiracy against the Southern States
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Telangana CM Revanth labels delimitation exercise as conspiracy against the Southern States

The Hindu  

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy termed the delimitation exercise as a ‘limitation for the South India’, labelled it as a conspiracy against the Southern states. Mr. Reddy said that Central Government’s ‘conspiracy’ should be exposed and thwarted and termed the entire exercise of the Bharatiya Janata Party as a revenge on the Southern States for not allowing the party …

DMK MPs Led By Kanimozhi Protest In Parliament Over NEP Union Minister 'Uncivilised' Remarks Video
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

DMK MPs Led By Kanimozhi Protest In Parliament Over NEP Union Minister 'Uncivilised' Remarks Video

ABP News  

DMK MP Kanimozhi, along with other DMK MPs and alliance leaders from Tamil Nadu, staged a protest in Parliament on Tuesday against the National Education Policy, the three-language policy and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's remarks on the issue. pic.twitter.com/1RJRDHISHY — ANI March 11, 2025 DMK MP Tiruchi Siva criticized Pradhan’s statement, calling it misleading and reiterating that Tamil Nadu’s …

DMK delegation invites Odisha leaders, including Naveen Patnaik, for Chennai meeting on delimitation
2 weeks, 6 days ago

DMK delegation invites Odisha leaders, including Naveen Patnaik, for Chennai meeting on delimitation

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The DMK delegation, including Industries Minister TRB Rajaa and Chennai Central MP Dayanidhi Maran, met former Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal president Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday. They invited him to a meeting hosted by DMK president and Chief Minister MK Stalin in Chennai on March 22 to discuss strategies for addressing issues related to the delimitation of …

DMK MPs to raise delimitation issue in Parliament, reach out to leaders of seven states
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3 weeks ago

DMK MPs to raise delimitation issue in Parliament, reach out to leaders of seven states

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: In a consultative meeting held under the chairmanship of DMK president and Chief Minister MK Stalin, party MPs have resolved to draw attention to the alleged delimitation issue in the Parliament. The MPs will also coordinate with the political leaders of seven states which stand to be affected by the alleged delimitation and bring them together in the fight …

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin seeks opposition unity against delimitation, calls for March 22 meeting in Chennai
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin seeks opposition unity against delimitation, calls for March 22 meeting in Chennai

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin seeks opposition unity against delimitation, calls for March 22 meeting in Chennai Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has written to the chief ministers of several states, warning that the upcoming delimitation exercise could reduce the parliamentary representation of states that have successfully controlled population growth. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has written to …

Tamil Nadu Political Parties Close Ranks Against Lok Sabha Delimitation, Leaving BJP on the Defensive
3 weeks, 4 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 …

Tamil Nadu Today | EPS hints at alliance with BJP again
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Tamil Nadu Today | EPS hints at alliance with BJP again

The Hindu  

AIADMK to forge alliance with BJP again? Replying to a comment on giving a Rajya Sabha seat to DMDK as promised by AIADMK during the 2024 parliamentary elections, Mr. Palaniswami denied it 2. has Hindi teaching institution, why north India does not have institution to teach Dravidian languages: CM Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Further, when Hindi-teaching …

'Slave to RSS': DMK attacks BJP after party boycotts Stalin's delimitation meeting
4 weeks ago

'Slave to RSS': DMK attacks BJP after party boycotts Stalin's delimitation meeting

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader TKS Elangovan on Monday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying that the ruling party in the centre was "slave to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh." His reaction came after the BJP decided to boycott the all-party meeting called by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on March 5 to discuss the proposed constituency delimitation …

T.N. Governor’s remarks are a diversionary tactic, says Law Minister
4 weeks ago

T.N. Governor’s remarks are a diversionary tactic, says Law Minister

The Hindu  

Responding to charges levelled by Governor R.N. Ravi against the DMK government over the Katchatheevu issue, Law Minister S. Regupathy on Sunday said he was only trying to divert attention from the concerns raised over the proposed delimitation process. He also said the Governor was levelling charges against the Tamil Nadu government “only to cover up the inaction” of the …

Tamil Nadu: BJP declines invitation to March 5 meeting
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Tamil Nadu: BJP declines invitation to March 5 meeting

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai:BJP State President K Annamalai said that his party would not take part in the March 5 all-party meeting called by the Chief Minister M K Stalin because the fear of the State losing Parliament seats in the delimitation exercise was an imaginary and baseless one being deliberately spread even before the Delimitation Commission had announced the process. In his …

Tamil Nadu Hindi row: DMK’s Kanimozhi clarifies – not against Hindi, but oppose its imposition
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1 month ago

Tamil Nadu Hindi row: DMK’s Kanimozhi clarifies – not against Hindi, but oppose its imposition

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu Hindi row: Senior DMK leader Kanimozhi has said that the ruling party of Tamil Nadu was not against any language but against the ‘imposition’ of Hindi by the Centre. Kanimozhi’s clarification comes amid the war of words between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government in Tamil Nadu and the Bharatiya Janata Party government at the centre over the alleged …

Vijay slams BJP-DMK media war on language row
1 month ago

Vijay slams BJP-DMK media war on language row

Hindustan Times  

Actor-turned-politician Vijay on Wednesday criticised the BJP and the DMK for waging a “hashtag war” on social media platforms over the ongoing language row. Sharing the stage with election strategist Prashant Kishor, Vijay clarified TVK’s political stance that it exhibited no tolerance for the DMK and BJP. During the occasion, Vijay emphasised that his TVK party is emerging as a …

Stalin must discuss with CMs of South India on delimitation: Thirumavalavan
1 month ago

Stalin must discuss with CMs of South India on delimitation: Thirumavalavan

New Indian Express  

TIRUVANNAMALAI: Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi chief Thol Thirumavalavan has urged Chief Minister MK Stalin to initiate discussions with CMs of Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka on crucial regional issues, especially on the delimitation exercise. Highlighting the impending parliamentary constituency delimitation exercise, he cautioned that if the process is carried out based on population census, Tamil Nadu and other South Indian states …

Tamil Nadu: Vijay Slams DMK, BJP at TVK Anniversary Meet
1 month ago

Tamil Nadu: Vijay Slams DMK, BJP at TVK Anniversary Meet

Deccan Chronicle  

Speaking at the first anniversary celebrations of the party, organized at a plush five-star resort in Mamallapuram on Wednesday, Vijay spoke against the ‘three language policy’ that was sought to be implemented in Tamil Nadu by the BJP government and gave a typical punch line twist to it by saying ‘what bro? It’s very wrong bro.’ The event kicked off …

Actor-politician Vijay mocks DMK, Centre over 3-language NEP row: ‘Like LKG-UKG kids’
1 month ago

Actor-politician Vijay mocks DMK, Centre over 3-language NEP row: ‘Like LKG-UKG kids’

Hindustan Times  

Actor-politician Vijay, at his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's first anniversary celebrations, took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government and Tamil Nadu's DMK government for fighting like "LKG, UKG kids" over the three-language policy and education funds for the state. Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin, his deputy Udhayanidhi Stalin and DMK leaders have sternly opposed this language …

Tamil Nadu language row turns sour for BJP, actor Ranjana Natchiyaar leaves party to join Vijay’s TVK
1 month ago

Tamil Nadu language row turns sour for BJP, actor Ranjana Natchiyaar leaves party to join Vijay’s TVK

Live Mint  

Actor-turned-politician Ranjana Natchiyaar, on Tuesday, February 25, resigned as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party over the ‘Hindi imposition’ allegations against the Central government. Ranjana Natchiyaar said she had no place in a party which “disregards Tamil identity.” The DMK in Tamil Nadu has accused the Centre of imposing Hindi on the state through the three-language formula in the …

TN people aware of 'setting' between DMK, BJP on language issue: Vijay at TVK anniversary meet
1 month ago

TN people aware of 'setting' between DMK, BJP on language issue: Vijay at TVK anniversary meet

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam founder Vijay on Wednesday said that the people of Tamil Nadu need not be educated since they are already aware of what he termed as a “setting” between the BJP and the DMK on the issue of the Union government’s alleged attempt to impose “three language” policy in the State. Addressing the first anniversary of his …

Student organisations led by DMK protest against NEP
1 month ago

Student organisations led by DMK protest against NEP

New Indian Express  

THOOTHUKUDI: Along with student organisations, cadres of the DMK's student wing staged a demonstration condemning the union government's imposition of the three language policy in Tamil Nadu. The cadres headed by DMK North District Organiser Sreenivasan condemned the union government at the demonstration held at Chidambaranar bus stop here on Tuesday. The cadres raised slogans slamming the union's multi faceted …

TN tug of war: Governor's 'inaction' gets SC proactive
1 month ago

TN tug of war: Governor's 'inaction' gets SC proactive

India Today  

The DMK government’s long tug of war with Tamil Nadu governor R.N. Former attorney general Mukul Rohatgi, now representing Tamil Nadu, told the SC that the state has acted in accordance with the first proviso of Article 200 and expected the governor to approve the bills; he further argued that the bills could only have been forwarded to the President …

Annamalai slams Vijay over language row, says 'practise what you preach, bro'
1 month ago

Annamalai slams Vijay over language row, says 'practise what you preach, bro'

India Today  

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai has taken a dig at actor-turned-politician Vijay over his stance on the language debate, accusing him of double standards. Calling Vijay “bro,” Annamalai questioned why the actor’s children and his own school, Vijay Vidhyashram, followed a three-language policy while his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, advocated for a two-language system. What bro, it’s very wrong …

Tamil Nadu CM Slams NEP
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1 month, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu CM Slams NEP

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Issuing a stern warning to the Union Government against stirring a hornet’s nest and forcing the people of Tamil Nadu to reveal their quintessential rebellious nature by insisting on the adaptation of the National Education Policy or the three-language system, Chief Minister M K Stalin swore to resist the entry of anything that was detrimental to the interest of …

DMK’s student wing to protest till Central funds due to T.N. are released
1 month, 1 week ago

DMK’s student wing to protest till Central funds due to T.N. are released

The Hindu  

A meeting of the DMK’s student wing on Friday resolved to stage continuous protests against the BJP-led Union government until funds due to Tamil Nadu, under various schemes and education programmes, were released. One of the resolutions adopted in the meeting held at DMK’s head office in Chennai demanded that Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan “tender an unconditional apology …

People of Tamil Nadu will dethrone DMK govt. soon: Annamalai
1 month, 1 week ago

People of Tamil Nadu will dethrone DMK govt. soon: Annamalai

The Hindu  

Amid escalating war of words between Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and BJP State president K. Annamalai, the latter on Friday said the people of the State would “dethrone” the DMK government soon. “For high handedness of one family, having a tainted cabinet, being an epicentre of corruption, turning a blind eye to lawlessness, turning Tamil Nadu into …

Tamil Nadu: Udhayanidhi Stalin leads DMK protest against National Education Policy, claims 'Hindi imposition'
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1 month, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu: Udhayanidhi Stalin leads DMK protest against National Education Policy, claims 'Hindi imposition'

Op India  

DMK organized a major protest in Chennai against the BJP-led union government concerning the New Education Policy, the Trilingual Language System, and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. In the union budget 2025, the funds that must be shared with all states were majorly given to Uttra Pradesh and Gujarat states, and Tamilnadu was neglected completely.” He added, “Union Education Minister …

AIADMK promises 'mega alliance' to overthrow ruling party in Tamil Nadu
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1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Recent changes in DMK are an effort to effect reforms: Stalin
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Recent changes in DMK are an effort to effect reforms: Stalin

The Hindu  

DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday justified the creation of new party district units and fresh appointments to certain posts, while dropping some others. They are an effort to “effect reforms” and “not to remove weeds” from the party. Mr. Stalin urged the cadre to ensure victory against those who have an “unannounced alliance” and …

‘BJP masters’ fostering T.N. Governor’s actions, says CM Stalin
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘BJP masters’ fostering T.N. Governor’s actions, says CM Stalin

The Hindu  

The “BJP masters” in Delhi continued to shield and foster the actions of Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Endorsing an editorial published in The Hindu titled ‘Wilful violation: On the Tamil Nadu Governor’s conduct’, Mr. Stalin, in a social media post, said it was “appalling” that the Governor had not learned anything from the repeated censures by leading newspapers across India …

TN next target of BJP’s divisive politics, says DMK coalition
1 month, 3 weeks ago

TN next target of BJP’s divisive politics, says DMK coalition

Hindustan Times  

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam -led Secular Progressive Alliance in Tamil Nadu on Sunday appealed to people and all other secular parties to not allow the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh deprive all sections of the society of the right to worship. “In Tamil Nadu, during the previous AIADMK regime, small right-wing organisations had started sprouting and growing …

SC junks PIL demanding removal of Tamil Nadu governor
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SC junks PIL demanding removal of Tamil Nadu governor

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea demanding the removal of Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi, making it clear that the removal of a governor falls under the exclusive domain of the President of India and is not a matter for judicial intervention through a public interest litigation. A petition filed in the Supreme Court by advocate …

CM Stalin Lauds Dravidian Legacy at Villupuram Event
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2 months ago

CM Stalin Lauds Dravidian Legacy at Villupuram Event

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: Eulogizing ‘Dravidam,’ an idea and an identity that has come under severe criticism recently from the DMK’s political opponents, Chief Minister M K Stalin said that it was Dravidam that christened the motherland as Tamil Nadu, earned reservation for various marginalized communities, fought for women’s rights and facilitated the opening of so many schools, colleges, universities, hospitals and libraries …

Stalin-Led Tamil Nadu Govt To Skip Governor RN Ravi's Republic Day 'At Home' Reception
2 months ago

Stalin-Led Tamil Nadu Govt To Skip Governor RN Ravi's Republic Day 'At Home' Reception

ABP News  

Republic Day 2025: The Tamil Nadu government is set to boycott Governor RN Ravi's Republic Day reception scheduled to be held at Raj Bhavan in Chennai on Sunday. Earlier, the DMK's allies including Congress, MDMK, VCK and Left parties announced that they are boycotting the Governor's Republic Day reception. TN Govt Vs Governor Though DMK and its allies have been …

Tamil Nadu: DMK, allies to boycott Governor RN Ravi's tea party on Republic Day
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2 months ago

Tamil Nadu: DMK, allies to boycott Governor RN Ravi's tea party on Republic Day

India TV News  

The ruling DMK and its allies will not be taking part in State Governor RN Ravi’s tea party on Republic Day, sources said. The Tamil Nadu government’ decision comes a day after DMK allies including Congress, the Left parties and the VCK announced boycotting the 'At Home' reception organised by RN Ravi on the occasion of Republic Day on January …

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin requests Modi, Shah not to replace Governor; says Ravi’s tenure in T.N. helped DMK grow
2 months ago

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin requests Modi, Shah not to replace Governor; says Ravi’s tenure in T.N. helped DMK grow

The Hindu  

DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah not to replace R.N. Despite all the reservations that the DMK had against Mr. Ravi, the party favoured his continuation in Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan only because it helped further the growth of the DMK in the State, …

DMK allies to boycott Governor’s Republic Day reception
2 months, 1 week ago

DMK allies to boycott Governor’s Republic Day reception

The Hindu  

: DMK allies — Congress, CPM and VCK — on Thursday announced they will boycott the ‘At Home’ reception to be hosted by Governor R.N. In a social media post, Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K. Selvaperunthagai said Mr. Ravi was acting against the interest of people of the State and the elected government. Announcing the decision to boycott the …

Tamil Nadu Congress invites actor Vijay to join INDIA bloc, BJP mocks offer
2 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu Congress invites actor Vijay to join INDIA bloc, BJP mocks offer

India Today  

A political slugfest erupted in Tamil Nadu after state Congress chief K Selvaperunthagai extended an invitation to actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay to join the opposition INDIA bloc. As a citizen of India, this is my humble suggestion," the Tamil Nadu Congress chief said, inviting a quick response from the BJP. Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai took …

Tamil Nadu: MK Stalin Lashes Out at Governor RN Ravi
2 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu: MK Stalin Lashes Out at Governor RN Ravi

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Lashing out at Governor R N Ravi for his bid to portray the DMK as ‘anti-Constitutional’ when the party was actually making every attempt to uphold the Constitution, protect the nation and safeguard democracy, Chief Minister M K Stalin described the Governor as one not respecting convention and staging a walk out from the Assembly even without standing up …

Vijay’s TVK boycotts Erode East bypoll; two-corner battle between DMK, NTK
2 months, 1 week ago

Vijay’s TVK boycotts Erode East bypoll; two-corner battle between DMK, NTK

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: New political entrant actor Vijay announced on Friday that his party, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam will neither contest in the assembly by-election to Erode East, scheduled to be held on February 5, nor support others. The development came days after Tamil Nadu’s opposition parties All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Bharatiya Janata Party -led National Democratic Alliance boycotted the …

Governor RN Ravi, CM Stalin extend Pongal greetings
2 months, 2 weeks 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, …

Actor Vijay accuses DMK of deceiving voters over NEET ban U-turn
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Actor Vijay accuses DMK of deceiving voters over NEET ban U-turn

India Today  

Actor-turned-politician and Thamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi leader Vijay has accused the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu of deceiving the people regarding the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. The most important of them is related to the NEET exam issue,” Vijay said in a post on X targeting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. He further claimed, “During the 2021 election …

National Anthem row: Tamil Nadu Governor reacts to CM Stalin's 'childish' barb, says arrogance not good'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

National Anthem row: Tamil Nadu Governor reacts to CM Stalin's 'childish' barb, says arrogance not good'

India TV News  

The Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan, on Sunday, lambasted Chief Minister M K Stalin after he described Governor RN Ravi as 'childish' for not delivering his address to the Assembly recently. In a social media post on X, Raj Bhavan said that people will not tolerate any "brazen insult" to the country and the Constitution. The post read, "Thiru @mkstalin asserts …

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