Governor RN Ravi, CM Stalin extend Pongal greetings
1 day, 7 hours 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, TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai, CPI state secretary R Mutharasan, CPM state secretary P Shanmugam, PMK founder S Ramadoss, MDMK general secretary Vaiko, VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan, AMMK general secretary TTV Dhinakaran, Dravidar Kazhagam president K Veeramani, VK Sasikala and TVK leader Vijay extended their greetings to the people. Kolam against mining Madurai: Members of the People’s Movement Against Tungsten Mining urged villagers of Melur to celebrate Pongal by spreading their message through kolams.

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Manmohan Singh duly respected the aspirations of Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin
1 week ago

Manmohan Singh duly respected the aspirations of Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday said former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh duly respected the aspirations of Tamil Nadu and introduced several initiatives benefiting the State during the United Progressive Alliance regime at the Centre between 2004 and 2014. Elangovan during a meeting organised by Tamil Nadu Congress Committee in Chennai, Mr. Stalin said the two leaders were …

Udhayanidhi Stalin will one day become chief minister: Tamil Nadu minister
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Udhayanidhi Stalin will one day become chief minister: Tamil Nadu minister

India Today  

Tamil Nadu School Education Minister and DMK leader Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi has expressed confidence that Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin will ascend to the role of Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in the future. Speaking at a DMK youth wing event on Tuesday to release the birthday song “Thalaivaney, Ilam Thalaivane” ahead of Udhayanidhi’s 47th birthday on November 27, Anbil …

Watch: The DMK-BJP bonhomie | Focus Tamil Nadu
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: The DMK-BJP bonhomie | Focus Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Two factors have contributed to this talk about the DMK and the BJP getting closer. First, the decision of Chief Minister MK Stalin to attend the At Home reception or tea party hosted by Governor RN Ravi on Independence Day. The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K Selvaperunthagai, among other things, accused the Governor of consistently trying to obstruct the …

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Attends Raj Bhavan Tea Party Event Despite DMK Boycott
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Attends Raj Bhavan Tea Party Event Despite DMK Boycott

Deccan Chronicle  

The Chief Minister and a couple of senior Ministers were closeted with the Governor inside the Raj Bhavan for some time before joining the other invitees of the traditional ‘At Home’ ceremony at the pandal set up on the lawns, where the Governor welcomed everyone present there. Representatives of the BJP’s allies and also the AIADMK attended the party, while …

Tamil Nadu's DMK: The sunrise party prepares for yet another son-rise
5 months, 2 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, …

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Rallies for Social Justice in Vikravandi By-Election
6 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Rallies for Social Justice in Vikravandi By-Election

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Social Justice took centre stage in the charged electoral campaign for the by-election to the Vikravandi Assembly constituency with Chief Minister M K Stalin calling upon voters to teach a lesson to ‘those betraying the interests of social justice’ by aligning with the BJP that was opposed to reservation, thus invoking a quick retort from PMK president Anbumani on …

DMK fields Anniyur Siva as candidate for Vikravandi byelection
7 months ago

DMK fields Anniyur Siva as candidate for Vikravandi byelection

The Hindu  

The DMK, backed by its allies, on Tuesday named Anniyur Siva as its candidate for the Vikravandi Assembly bypoll, scheduled to be held on July 10. Meanwhile, DMK general secretary Duraimurugan named former MP Gowtham Sigamani as district secretary of the party’s Villupuram South unit, a post formerly held by Pugazhenthi. The party also made P. Sekar the secretary of …

Election Fever Catches Up in TN
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Election Fever Catches Up in TN

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: With just two more days left to file nominations for the Lok Sabha elections, Monday saw a mad scramble for presenting the papers at the designated offices that witnessed scuffles and scenes of bonhomie between rivals though the Congress party alone could not name its nominees for the Mayiladuthurai and Tirunelveli constituencies and for the by-election to Vilavancode Assembly …

K. Ponmudy | Stalin’s man
9 months, 3 weeks ago

K. Ponmudy | Stalin’s man

The Hindu  

When Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi staged a walkout to protest the resolution that sought to retain the portion of his customary address that he skipped, Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudy alone could be seen making a gesture, “get lost”. It looked as if the ongoing tussle between the Tamil Nadu government and the Governor became a personal battle between …

Top news of the day: March 22, 2024
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

DMK manifesto says party will clip governor’s powers
9 months, 3 weeks ago

DMK manifesto says party will clip governor’s powers

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam released its manifesto ahead of the coming general elections, promising chief ministers a say in the appointment of governors and restricting the latter’s powers -- an unprecedented promise by any party in India’s history, and one that points to the country’s fraying federal fabric. It is DMK that makes the manifesto before elections and continues …

T.N. Governor puts swearing-in of former DMK Minister Ponmudy on hold
10 months ago

T.N. Governor puts swearing-in of former DMK Minister Ponmudy on hold

The Hindu  

In yet another stand-off with the Tamil Nadu government, Governor R.N. The former Higher Education Minister was disqualified as MLA after the Madras High Court sentenced him to three years in jail in a disproportionate assets case in December last year. Following his conviction and sentencing in the disproportionate assets case in December, the higher education portfolio held by Mr. …

DMK, AIADMK interview aspiring Lok Sabha poll candidates
10 months 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 …

Prez, PM Lead the Nation in Wishing Stalin
10 months, 1 week ago

Prez, PM Lead the Nation in Wishing Stalin

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in wishing a long and healthy life to Chief Minister M K Stalin, who turned 71 on Friday with party workers celebrating the birthday all over the State and senior DMK leaders taking part in the cake cutting event at Anna Arivalayalm, the party headquarters in Chennai. Greetings …

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Dispels Rumours on Son Becoming Dy CM
1 year ago

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Dispels Rumours on Son Becoming Dy CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Chief Minister M K Stalin dispelled the raging rumour that the stage has been set for his son and State Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin to be crowned Deputy Chief Minister after the DMK’s youth wing conference at Salem on January 21 and asked his party cadre not to get diverted by such tittle-tattle for their task was to ensure that …

R.N. Ravi’s continuance as Tamil Nadu Governor is advantageous to the DMK: CM Stalin
1 year, 2 months ago

R.N. Ravi’s continuance as Tamil Nadu Governor is advantageous to the DMK: CM Stalin

The Hindu  

DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday, October 27, 2023 “requested” Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to not move Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. We are following what is being shared on social media platforms,” Mr. Stalin said, while presiding over a wedding in the family of a DMK party leader. To get …

Watch | Why relations between Tamil Nadu government and Governor R.N. Ravi are strained
1 year, 6 months ago

Watch | Why relations between Tamil Nadu government and Governor R.N. Ravi are strained

The Hindu  

Ravi was appointed as the Governor of Tamil Nadu nearly two years ago, the M.K. The latest disagreement between the two parties relates to the decision by Mr. Ravi to ‘dismiss’ the arrested Minister V. Senthilbalaji from the Cabinet on June 29, only to hurriedly backtrack on his decision in a few hours. In September 2021, when the Centre announced …

DMK's 'dictator Ravi' swipe at Tamil Nadu Governor over Sterlite remarks
1 year, 9 months ago

DMK's 'dictator Ravi' swipe at Tamil Nadu Governor over Sterlite remarks

India Today  

MK Stalin's Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the ruling party in Tamil Nadu, took a swipe at Governor RN Ravi with a tweet comparing the Governor to dictators. Governor RN Ravi had stoked controversy by remarking that foreign funds had fuelled the protests against the Sterlite plant in Thoothukudi and Kudankulam nuclear power plant. Most Governors use the state's resources but feel …

This Pongal, Not Milk But Emotions Boil Over in TN As Guv Ravi Stirs Identity Pot - News18
2 years ago

This Pongal, Not Milk But Emotions Boil Over in TN As Guv Ravi Stirs Identity Pot - News18

News 18  

Pongal, which literally means spilling over in Tamil, is an important festival for the southern state. The Raj Bhavan sent out Pongal invites to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and other VIP dignitaries addressing the Governor as ‘Tamizhaga Aalunar’ or ‘Tamizhaga’ Governor instead of the regular usage of the signature — Tamil Nadu Governor. This comes close on the …

DMK leader spews venom against Tamil Nadu Governor for not reading the speech given by TN government
2 years ago

DMK leader spews venom against Tamil Nadu Governor for not reading the speech given by TN government

Op India  

Following the face-off between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and state Governor RN Ravi recently in the state assembly, a DMK Minister has stoked a fresh controversy by making abusive and threatening remarks against Governor Ravi. If you don’t read out the speech given by Govt, go to Kashmir&we’ll send terrorists so that they’ll gun you down: DMK’s Shivaji …

Tamil Nadu assembly row: Telangana governor advises for ‘cultured’ comments
2 years ago

Tamil Nadu assembly row: Telangana governor advises for ‘cultured’ comments

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu is in a politically sensational mood, Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundarajan on Saturday said on the tussle between Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government and Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi. Ruling alliance lawmakers protest against Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi's remarks. Read| Tamil Nadu: BJP opposes Sethusamudram project, ‘Only benefit a few DMK leaders’ Soundarajan's statement came in the backdrop of …

Amid calls for recalling Governor Ravi, Tamil Nadu govt apprises President
2 years ago

Amid calls for recalling Governor Ravi, Tamil Nadu govt apprises President

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Chennai: Amidst the intense tussle between the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu and Governor R N Ravi, the state government on Thursday apprised President Droupadi Murmu over the issue and submitted a memorandum, the content of which was not disclosed immediately. DMK Parliamentary Party leader T R Baalu told reporters in New Delhi that Tamil Nadu Law Minister S …

DMK, allied parties boycott Governor Ravi's pongal event amid row
2 years ago

DMK, allied parties boycott Governor Ravi's pongal event amid row

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's DMK and other allied parties skipped Governor RN Ravi's pongal event in Chennai amid the Tamil Nadu vs Thamizhagam row. READ | Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi walks out of Assembly after tussle with CM Stalin over speech row The ruling DMK, which had then accused the Governor of pushing the agenda of the …

Tamil Nadu Assembly session begins, Guv-govt tug of war touches new low
2 years ago

Tamil Nadu Assembly session begins, Guv-govt tug of war touches new low

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The tussle between the ruling DMK and the Raj Bhavan hit a new low on Monday as Governor R N Ravi skipped portions of the government prepared customary address in the Assembly and Chief Minister M K Stalin piloted a resolution to exclude from the House records whatever he spoke outside the State drafted speech. Ravi began his address, …

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

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi walks out of Assembly after tussle with CM Stalin over speech row | Watch
2 years ago

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi walks out of Assembly after tussle with CM Stalin over speech row | Watch

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi walked out of the Assembly on Monday morning after chief minister MK Stalin moved a resolution which stated that only the customary speech by the government would go on record for the first day of the House’s winter session. The ongoing tussle between the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu and Governor RN Ravi …

CM Stalin launches attack on opposition parties
2 years, 1 month ago

CM Stalin launches attack on opposition parties

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin launched a scathing attack on the opposition parties in the State, particularly the AIADMK for rushing to the Governor with a list of complaints and the BJP for trying to create scare when there was no danger of the people, without naming them. Speaking at a government function in Ariyalur district where …

DMK and allies urge Prez to 'sack' TN governor amid bittering of ties: Report
2 years, 2 months ago

DMK and allies urge Prez to 'sack' TN governor amid bittering of ties: Report

Hindustan Times  

The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam -led by MK Stalin has sought the 'sacking' of Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi in a memorandum submitted to President Droupadi Murmu. According to reports, the memorandum – which came amid growing disagreements between the ruling dispensation and the governor over a number of issues – was signed and submitted by the DMK leadership and …

DMK party elections see most office-bearers re-elected
2 years, 2 months ago

DMK party elections see most office-bearers re-elected

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 20, 2022 10:35 IST In the recently concluded elections in the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the ruling party in Tamil Nadu, most of those who already held the posts at different rungs in the party were re-elected unanimously, thus preserving the status quo even as the party seeks to build on its gains. Stalin, who is also Chief …

With AIADMK Being an Inactive Opposition, How BJP is Gaining a Foothold in Tamil Nadu Politics
2 years, 7 months ago

With AIADMK Being an Inactive Opposition, How BJP is Gaining a Foothold in Tamil Nadu Politics

News 18  

A lone voice of concern against the growing influence of BJP in Tamil Nadu at the expense of its larger ally, AIADMK, has emanated from the Dravidian party, giving vent to a silent rumbling within the party ever since the political narrative shifted to a DMK versus BJP tussle in recent months. V Ponnaiyan, former AIADMK minister and long-timer at …

Tamil Nadu gets Wall Street veteran and MIT graduate as finance minister in Stalin's cabinet
3 years, 8 months ago

Tamil Nadu gets Wall Street veteran and MIT graduate as finance minister in Stalin's cabinet

India Today  

After securing a massive victory in the 2021 Assembly election, the DMK has formed the government in Tamil Nadu with MK Stalin taking the oath as the chief minister on May 7. For the finance ministry in Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin chose Madurai Central MLA Palanivel Thiagarajan -- an MBA in Finance from the Sloan School of Management at MIT …

Newly-elected Tamil Nadu MLAs take oath
3 years, 8 months ago

Newly-elected Tamil Nadu MLAs take oath

Hindustan Times  

Newly-elected MLAs of the 16th legislative assembly in Tamil Nadu took oath on Tuesday, a day after former chief minister and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami was unanimously elected leader of the legislative party to become the leader of opposition in the state assembly. DMK chief MK Stalin was sworn in as the state's eighth …

Tamil Nadu government swearing-in ceremony live | DMK president M.K. Stalin sworn-in as Chief Minister
3 years, 8 months ago

Tamil Nadu government swearing-in ceremony live | DMK president M.K. Stalin sworn-in as Chief Minister

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Wednesday appointed DMK president M.K. Full list of Tamil Nadu Cabinet and Council of Ministers Kamal Hasan, Vaiko in attendance Former Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam, Makkal Neethi Mayam founder Kamal Haasan and MDMK general secretary Vaiko attend the swearing-in ceremony. Governor invites Stalin to form government Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Wednesday …

DMK Chief MK Stalin Takes Oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister for First Time
3 years, 8 months ago

DMK Chief MK Stalin Takes Oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister for First Time

News 18  

DMK president MK Stalin on Friday took oath as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu for the first time. The Governor on Wednesday appointed Stalin, 68, as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and invited him to form the government after he staked claim, submitting a letter on his election as legislature party leader. Party veteran and general secretary Duraimurugan, who had …

DMK Old Guards to Make a Comeback in Tamil Nadu Cabinet, CM-elect MK Stalin Keeps Home
3 years, 8 months ago

DMK Old Guards to Make a Comeback in Tamil Nadu Cabinet, CM-elect MK Stalin Keeps Home

News 18  

A number of veterans of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam will make a comeback to the Tamil Nadu cabinet along with MK Stalin who would be sworn-in as the chief minister at the Raj Bhavan on Friday. Party old guards like Duraimurugan, KN Nehru, and M Subramanian will be given key portfolios in the new cabinet, while over a dozen shall …

Watch swearing-in ceremony from your home, Stalin tells cadres
3 years, 8 months ago

Watch swearing-in ceremony from your home, Stalin tells cadres

The Hindu  

Stalin, who will be sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Friday, has called upon partymen to watch the ceremony on television channels from their homes, as the pandemic caused by COVID-19 has prevented his organising a public event. In a statement in Chennai on Thursday, Mr. Stalin said he had planned a public event in the presence …

MK Stalin Appointed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Swearing-in on Friday
3 years, 8 months ago

MK Stalin Appointed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Swearing-in on Friday

News 18  

: Governor Banwarilal Purohit appointed DMK president M K Stalin as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after he submitted a letter on his election as legislature party leader, the Raj Bhavan said on Wednesday. Stalin called on Purohit at the Raj Bhavan and "submitted a letter intimating of his election as the leader of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Legislature party." …

DMK Chief MK Stalin Takes Oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
3 years, 8 months ago

DMK Chief MK Stalin Takes Oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

The Quint  

Most of the elected representatives in Stalin’s Cabinet are first-time ministers. Party veteran and General Secretary Duraimurugan, who had held portfolios like Public Works during the previous DMK regime, has been sworn in as Minister for Water Resources, in charge of irrigation projects and others, including mines and minerals. Former Chennai Mayor Ma Subramanian has taken over as the Minister …

DMK chief Stalin to be sworn-in as Tamil Nadu CM on May 7
3 years, 8 months ago

DMK chief Stalin to be sworn-in as Tamil Nadu CM on May 7

India TV News  

DMK president M K Stalin was on Tuesday unanimously elected as legislature party leader and he is to be sworn-in as Chief Minister on May 7. "Party president @mkstalin was elected leader of the DMK legislature party," DMK said on its official twitter handle. The party said a resolution was adopted unanimously electing Stalin as the legislature party leader. The …

Stalin to chair DMK MLAs meeting on Tuesday
3 years, 8 months ago

Stalin to chair DMK MLAs meeting on Tuesday

India TV News  

The DMK on Monday announced convening a meeting of the party's newly-elected MLAs on May 4 here, where party chief M K Stalin is likely to be elected their Legislature Party Leader. The DMK chief, who led his party to a comfortable win against the ruling AIADMK after a ten-year stint in the opposition, is now set to take over …

Stalin thanks TN people for voting DMK to power, pledges to work for them
3 years, 8 months ago

Stalin thanks TN people for voting DMK to power, pledges to work for them

India Today  

DMK president M K Stalin, who is set to become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for the first time, on Sunday thanked the people for voting his party to power and assured them that he would truthfully work for them. Stalin expressed his ''heartfelt thanks'' to all the people of the state for mandating his party to govern Tamil …

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: MK Stalin To Contest From Kolathur For Third Time, His Son Udhayanidhi To Make Debut
3 years, 10 months ago

Tamil Nadu Polls: MK Stalin To Contest From Kolathur For Third Time, His Son Udhayanidhi To Make Debut

ABP News  

With all eyes set on conquering the throne of Tamil Nadu, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo M K Stalin has submitted his application to the party, seeking to enter the electoral contest from the Kolathur constituency for the upcoming assembly polls. Meanwhile, the DMK chief’s son Udhayanidhi Stalin, who is the party’s youth wing secretary, has submitted his application seeking to …

TKS Elangovan made DMK spokesman again
5 years, 4 months ago

TKS Elangovan made DMK spokesman again

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The DMK on Friday restored the position of secretary, public relations to Rajya Sabha member TKS Elangovan, the erudite and affable ‘friend’ of the Fourth Estate in an otherwise media-unfriendly Dravidian party. The DMK has also rewarded new entrant Thanga Tamilselvan--an AIADMK ex-MLA who had joined hands with ‘rebel’ TTV Dhinakaran and migrated to the DMK from the Amma …

DMK a family-centric party: Edappadi K Palaniswami
5 years, 5 months ago

DMK a family-centric party: Edappadi K Palaniswami

Deccan Chronicle  

VELLORE | CHENNAI: On the second day of their electioneering for the August 5 Lok Sabha election from Vellore constituency, both the AIADMK leader and Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and the DMK president MK Stalin stepped up their campaign heat, in a clear indication that stakes are high for both parties. Campaigning in Gudiyatham and nearby places in Vellore …

O Panneerselvam flays DMK in Nilgiris campaign
5 years, 9 months ago

O Panneerselvam flays DMK in Nilgiris campaign

Deccan Chronicle  

OOTY: The Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam, who hit campaign trail at Gudalur in Nilgiris border here on Thursday, flayed DMK as anti-people and appealed to the voters in Nilgiris constituency to reject DMK outright in the LS polls. Touching upon various welfare schemes that were initiated by the AIADMK government in the state, he asked the voters not to …

Will ally with party that protects Tamil Nadu interest: CM Edappadi K Palaniswami
6 years ago

Will ally with party that protects Tamil Nadu interest: CM Edappadi K Palaniswami

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Friday said the AIADMK would support, in the coming Lok Sabha elections, only a party whose rule at the Centre protests the interests of Tamil Nadu. “As far as we are concerned, our stand is that whoever does good for the people of Tamil Nadu, that party should come to power at the Centre,” …

Centre harming secular principles, says Stalin after becoming DMK chief
6 years, 4 months ago

Centre harming secular principles, says Stalin after becoming DMK chief

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Soon after his elevation as DMK chief, MK Stalin expressed concern over the present political situation and said that the secular fabric of the country is under attack by authoritative and communal forces. Addressing the DMK General Council meeting being held in Chennai, Stalin said, "Today's political situation has come as a grave challenge. #TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/3tJ1iBylho — ANI August …

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