Most DMK aspirants prefer alliance with DMDK
11 years ago

Most DMK aspirants prefer alliance with DMDK

The Hindu  

Most DMK aspirants for the Lok Sabha polls have told the party high command that it will be easy for them if there is an alliance with the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam led by actor Vijayakant. Besides the two Dalit parties – Viduthalai Chiruthaikal Katchi and Puthiya Tamizhagam – the two Muslim outfits – Manithaneya Makkal Katchi and the Indian Union Muslim League – are part of the DMK alliance. “But the Congress’ stand on commutation of death sentence to convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case and their release has made the party become unpopular,” said another leader, who is part of the DMK team interviewing the candidates. As far as the alliance partners are concerned, the VCK was allotted Chidambaram and Villupuram reserved constituencies in the 2009 Lok Sabha polls and party leader Thol.

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Vijay cannot sway ideologically aligned youth, feels VCK leadership
5 days, 2 hours ago

Vijay cannot sway ideologically aligned youth, feels VCK leadership

The Hindu  

The Viduthalai Chiduthaigal Katchi leadership feels its ideologically inclined cadres would not be swayed by actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. Thirumavalavan said every time an actor floats a political party, the media writes about how youngsters in VCK would start supporting the new party. The party needs to filter them out for its own good.” VCK general secretary, D. Ravikumar, …

DMK MPs vow to oppose population-based Lok Sabha seat delimitation in Parliament
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1 week, 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 …

Tamil Nadu Political Parties Close Ranks Against Lok Sabha Delimitation, Leaving BJP on the Defensive
2 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 to show off unity in alliance
3 weeks, 2 days ago

DMK to show off unity in alliance

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: A felicitation for Chief Minister M K Stalin has been organised on Friday, on the eve of his 72rd birthday, with leaders of 23 alliance parties, including Makkal Needi Maiyam founder Kamal Haasan and Mukkulathor Puli Padai founder Karunas, offering their greetings on stage and expressing their support to the DMK’s latest stand on issues like the Union Government’s …

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

DMK hopes to contest in 20 seats in 2026 Assembly election, says party convenor R. Siva
1 month 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 promises 'mega alliance' to overthrow ruling party in Tamil Nadu
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1 month 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 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 …

India Today's MOTN survey reflects Tamil Nadu people's feelings: DMK Minister
1 month, 1 week ago

India Today's MOTN survey reflects Tamil Nadu people's feelings: DMK Minister

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Law Minister and senior Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader S Reghupathy welcomed the India Today Mood of the Nation survey results for the state. According to the MOTN survey, if Lok Sabha elections were to be held again today, Tamil Nadu would still vote for DMK-Congress alliance. It shows that reception has increased for the ruling party and our …

DMK reshuffles district secretaries ahead of assembly elections
1 month, 1 week 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 …

DMK revamps district units based on Assembly constituencies to accommodate various communities and youth
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

New DMK MLA takes oath
1 month, 1 week 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, …

Erode bypoll: DMK secures big lead over NTK in election AIADMK, BJP boycotted – Firstpost
1 month, 2 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 …

Aadhav Arjuna joins Vijay's TVK after controversial exit from Thirumalvalan's party
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Aadhav Arjuna joins Vijay's TVK after controversial exit from Thirumalvalan's party

India Today  

Political strategist Aadhav Arjuna, who made headlines with his fiery speech at a book launch event attended by actor Vijay, has officially joined Vijay's political party, Thamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam. Aadhav was previously a member of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi but was suspended after his remarks about Tamil Nadu politics sparked controversy. Thirumavalavan should be made Deputy Chief Minister and criticised …

Former VCK leader Aadhav Arjuna likely to join actor Vijay's party
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Former VCK leader Aadhav Arjuna likely to join actor Vijay's party

India Today  

Former Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi deputy general secretary Aadhav Arjuna arrived at actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party office today, fuelling speculation about his potential induction into the party. At the event, where TVK chief Vijay was also present, Arjuna spoke against “monarchy-like practices” in state politics and argued that leadership should be based on ideology rather than hereditary succession. Arjuna …

Tamil Nadu Congress invites actor Vijay to join INDIA bloc, BJP mocks offer
2 months 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: DMK, NTK Set for Erode East By-elections
2 months 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 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 …

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

Campaign in Erode East Yet to Pick up Momentum
2 months ago

Campaign in Erode East Yet to Pick up Momentum

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Campaign for the February 5 Erode East by-election is yet to pick up momentum as the candidates representing registered active political parties, the DMK and the Naam Tamilar Katchi, are gearing up to file the nominations only on Friday before launching an acrimonious attack against each other. Though the Assembly by-election is inconsequential – whoever wins, the overall political …

Tamil Nadu: Opposition parties AIADMK, DMDK boycott Erode Assembly bypoll, accuse DMK of threatening voters
2 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu: Opposition parties AIADMK, DMDK boycott Erode Assembly bypoll, accuse DMK of threatening voters

India TV News  

Ahead of the bypoll for Tamil Nadu's Erode Assembly seat, the opposition parties, AIADMK and its ally DMDK on Saturday announced to boycott of the elections. In his post from the AIADMK handle, he said, "In the upcoming Erode Assembly Constituency by-election, because the ministers and DMK-people will abuse the power of the incompetent Vidya DMK's Stalin model government; Because …

Tamil Nadu: DMK announces VC Chandhirakumar as candidate for Erode East bypoll
2 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu: DMK announces VC Chandhirakumar as candidate for Erode East bypoll

India TV News  

The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has officially named V.C. The DMK and Congress agreed to field the DMK candidate in light of the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The Congress, which traditionally held the Erode East seat, decided not to contest the by-election, conceding the seat to the DMK on Stalin's request. K. Selvaperunthagai, President of the Tamil Nadu …

VCK’s Status as a Formidable Dalit Outfil Faces Challenges amid Complex Coalition Politics and Caste Dynamics in Tamil Nadu
2 months, 3 weeks ago

VCK’s Status as a Formidable Dalit Outfil Faces Challenges amid Complex Coalition Politics and Caste Dynamics in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 27, 2024 20:39 IST - 8 MINS READ Less than a year ago, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi was a well-knit, cadre-based, and ideology-centric Dalit outfit in Tamil Nadu. After a quarter century of experimental politics, including a third front called Makkal Nala Kootani in 2016, minus the two Dravidian parties, the party redefined its political priorities to …

Will exit from DMK alliance push Arjuna into budding politician Vijay's arms?
3 months ago

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

India Today  

The exit of Aadhav Arjuna from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi after party chief Thol. He accused the former VCK deputy general secretary of hidden agendas and questioned the timing and nature of Arjuna’s statements against the DMK and its heir apparent Udhayanidhi Stalin. In broad hints of a deepening divide within the VCK, Thirumavalavan said Arjuna’s decision to leave the …

VCK slams leader’s remarks on DMK
3 months, 2 weeks ago

VCK slams leader’s remarks on DMK

Hindustan Times  

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi said on Sunday that the party will soon take a decision regarding action against its deputy general secretary Aadhav Arjuna for his remarks against ally, the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, while sharing a dais with actor-politician Vijay. Actor and TVK president Vijay during the launch of book ‘Ambedkar: Leader for AlI’ in Chennai on Friday Arjuna …

Kanimozhi on DMK’s prospects
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kanimozhi on DMK’s prospects

The Hindu  

Thoothukudi MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi has said that the DMK will win 200 seats in the next Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Addressing the DMK southern zone Adi Dravidar welfare committee’s review meeting held in Tiruchendur on Saturday, the MP said: “As DMK leader M.K. Stalin’s tenure, the DMK has constantly worked towards the development of oppressed communities, weather it was 18% …

VCK chief skips Ambedkar book event with Vijay over alliance concerns with DMK
3 months, 2 weeks ago

VCK chief skips Ambedkar book event with Vijay over alliance concerns with DMK

India Today  

Actor-politician Vijay is set to attend an event in Chennai today to release the book “Ambedkar: Leader for All”, a compilation of essays on Dr BR Ambedkar. Published by the Vikatan Group and co-published by a company owned by Aadhav Arjun, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi’s deputy general secretary, the book also features an interview with VCK chief and MP Thol Thirumavalavan. …

NTK turmoil, DMK luring renegades
3 months, 2 weeks ago

NTK turmoil, DMK luring renegades

New Indian Express  

TIRUCHY: The recent churning within the Naam Tamilar Katchi, wherein several functionaries, calling out its chief coordinator Seeman’s “autocratic” attitude, have called it quits, now has the ruling DMK and its ally, the Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi, rallying behind them in a bid to induct them into their fold. While several NTK functionaries have severed ties with the party in the …

'I know brother Thirumavalavan's heart,' says Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
4 months ago

'I know brother Thirumavalavan's heart,' says Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday said he understood Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi chief Thol Thirumavalavan's feelings and thoughts. Further, Stalin said the VCK top leader showed true love and affection towards him and Thirumavalavan was also aware of his committed work. Also, factors such as actor Vijay's new political outfit Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam assuring a share …

VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan rejects rumours, reaffirms bond with DMK
4 months, 1 week ago

VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan rejects rumours, reaffirms bond with DMK

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi president and Chidambaram MP Thol Thirumavalavan on Friday said that some factions are working to engineer a rift in the DMK alliance by using VCK as a tool. In a detailed statement addressed to party members, where he reaffirmed the party’s commitment to the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, Thirumavalavan said that forces pretending to support VCK …

Actor Vijay’s TVK Party Launch: Star Power Meets Ideological Confusion in Tamil Nadu Politics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 08, 2024 22:53 IST - 10 MINS READ When the Tamil film star “Thalapathy” Vijay, or General Vijay as his fans fondly call him, stepped on to the podium on October 27 to deliver a 45-minute speech, he was greeted by roars and applause in a charged and theatrical event that opened yet another exciting chapter in …

Is AIADMK keen on a tie-up with Vijay’s TVK?
4 months, 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 …

Our alliance with DMK to continue: VCK chief
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Our alliance with DMK to continue: VCK chief

Hindustan Times  

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

AIADMK's Palaniswami on TVK alliance: 'We have our own policy'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

DMK's Rise: Stalin Aims to Break 50-Year Jinx
5 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 …

DMK to participate in ally’s prohibition conference after Stalin-VCK meeting
6 months ago

DMK to participate in ally’s prohibition conference after Stalin-VCK meeting

Hindustan Times  

Representatives of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam will participate in a conference of ally Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi on prohibition on prohibition on October 2 in Kallakurichi, where one of the worst hooch tragedies in Tamil Nadu in June claimed 66 lives. The participation of DMK’s organising secretary R S Bharathi and member of Parliament TKS Elangovan was confirmed after a …

DMK leader on actor Vijay's political entry: Not everyone can become like MGR
6 months, 3 weeks ago

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

India Today  

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

DMK district secy meeting sets target for 2026 assembly polls
7 months ago

DMK district secy meeting sets target for 2026 assembly polls

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: DMK president and chief minister M K Stalin on Friday set an ambitious target for his party to win 200 seats out of the 234 assembly seats in the 2026 state elections in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin releases his book titled 'Then Thisaiyil Theerpu' in the presence of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MPs Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, TR Baalu …

Can a Dalit leader ever become CM in Tamil Nadu?
7 months ago

Can a Dalit leader ever become CM in Tamil Nadu?

New Indian Express  

The question gains relevance against the backdrop of Dalit leader, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi president and Chidambaram MP Thol Thirumavalavan's recent declaration--wasn't there a tone of frustration?-- that a Dalit can never become the chief minister of Tamil Nadu. But in Tamil Nadu which claims to be the land of social icons like Periyar, Dalits were not able to get the …

Tamil Nadu's DMK: The sunrise party prepares for yet another son-rise
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu's DMK: The sunrise party prepares for yet another son-rise

Hindustan Times  

When DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi appointed his son M K Stalin as general secretary of the party's newly revamped youth wing in 1982, critics termed it a ‘son rise’ in the Dravidian outfit. However, ever since the Lok Sabha election results were out and the INDIA block involving DMK made a grand sweep of all the seats from the state, …

AIADMK’s Existential Crisis: Can it Rise From The Ashes?
8 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 …

On a winning streak: Ruling DMK retains Vikravandi seat
8 months, 1 week ago

On a winning streak: Ruling DMK retains Vikravandi seat

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The ruling DMK on Saturday emerged victorious in the bypoll to the Vikravandi Assembly constituency by defeating his nearest rival C Anbumani of the Paatali Makkal Katchi by a margin of 67,757 votes. With ADMK and DMDK boycotting the bypoll, the fight was largely between DMK's Anniyur Siva and Anbumani. By retaining the Vikravandi seat, the ruling DMK has …

What the NTK would have done to AIADMK front’s LS poll prospects
8 months, 2 weeks ago

What the NTK would have done to AIADMK front’s LS poll prospects

The Hindu  

The AIADMK-led front would have secured leads in 21 more Assembly segments in the 2024 Lok Sabha election had the NTK been a part of it. Taking into account the votes polled by the combine and the NTK this election, the total number of Assembly seats where they would have secured leads is 31. Moreover, had the parties contested together, …

Tamil Nadu: Vikravandi By-Election Intensifies amid Allegations
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: Vikravandi By-Election Intensifies amid Allegations

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: With less than a week left from the by-election to the Vikravandi Assembly constituency, the electoral fight intensifies with the Naam Tamilar Katchi,, headed by Seeman, writing to the Chief Electoral Officer listing out the alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct by the ruling DMK and demanding action against the party. The party’s lawyers’ wing alleged that …

Documenting and analysing 75 years of the DMK
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Documenting and analysing 75 years of the DMK

The Hindu  

On September 17, 1949, a group of young Tamil men, led by their leader C.N. As the party is set to complete 75 years in the political scape, biographer R. Kannan in his latest work ‘The DMK Years: Ascent, Descent, Survival’ attempts to provide an objective account to look into the political mobilisation of the DMK, the major splits, including …

Bypoll in Vikravandi will not be fair and free: EPS on boycott call
9 months ago

Bypoll in Vikravandi will not be fair and free: EPS on boycott call

Hindustan Times  

A day after announcing that the AIADMK would boycott the bypoll for the Vikravandi assembly constituency, party general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami on Sunday justified his decision saying that the ruling DMK would not allow it to be a free and fair election. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami alleged that the ruling DMK will misuse its power in the Vikravandi bypoll. …

BJP, AIADMK fighting Tamil Nadu bypoll through proxy: Chidambaram
9 months 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 …

It’s DMK vs PMK at Vikravandi as AIADMK pulls out
9 months, 1 week ago

It’s DMK vs PMK at Vikravandi as AIADMK pulls out

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The July 10 by-election to the Vikravandi Assembly constituency will see a straight fight between the ruling DMK and the BJP’s ally, the PMK, as the AIADMK pulled out of the race on Saturday blaming the DMK of misusing its official power to indulge in irregularities in the just concluded Lok Sabha polls. After a meeting with top party …

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