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

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

Hindustan Times  

In a snub to the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and a shot in the arm for the Bharatiya Janata Party in Tamil Nadu, regional party Pattali Makkal Katchi on Monday announced its decision to join hands with the national hegemone. “PMK founder S Ramadoss announced at the high-level committee meeting that the party will face the Lok Sabha polls in an alliance with the BJP,” PMK general secretary Vadivel Ravanan told reporters. Expelled AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran’s Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam also joined the BJP a week ago besides former Union minister’s GK Vasan’s Tamil Maanila Congress. Ahead of the 2019 parliamentary elections, the AIADMK- BJP stitched together an alliance with PMK along with late actor-politician Vijayakanth’s Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam and Puthiya Tamizhagam. In 2016 assembly polls, PMK went solo projecting their leader and former union minister Anbumani Ramadoss as their chief ministerial candidate, but it drew a blank with only 5.3% of vote share.

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

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

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

India Today  

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

Kanimozhi on DMK’s prospects
2 weeks, 2 days 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% …

Vijay only echoes the principles of Dravidian parties: Annamalai
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Vijay only echoes the principles of Dravidian parties: Annamalai

The Hindu  

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president Vijay is only echoing the principles of Dravidian parties, and there is nothing new in his party’s ideological stance, BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai said here on Sunday. The BJP is strong on its own.” Responding to a question on Udhayanidhi Stalin’s elevation as Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Annamalai said: “The DMK is increasingly becoming …

Did Seeman seek Rajni’s advice on a BJP tie-up?
1 month ago

Did Seeman seek Rajni’s advice on a BJP tie-up?

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai:Naam Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator Seeman, who came under a barrage of attack in social media for calling on superstar Rajinikanth after having abused him earlier, is said to have actually sought advice on joining hands with the BJP in the next elections as he was unable to prevent the large scale migration of cadre to the new Tamizhaga Vetri …

BJP keeps its doors open for AIADMK
1 month ago

BJP keeps its doors open for AIADMK

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

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

No public comments: Tamil Nadu BJP to party leaders amid reunion buzz with AIADMK

India Today  

Amid growing discussions about a potential AIADMK-BJP reunion ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, senior BJP leader Sudhakar Reddy urged party workers and leaders to refrain from making statements about the alliance, emphasising that the party leadership will make a decision at the appropriate time. In a video message, Reddy, the BJP’s state co-in-charge, reiterated that the high …

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

AIADMK will not have any alliance with BJP: Jayakumar

Hindustan Times  

AIADMK’s stance on having no ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party remains unchanged, organising secretary D Jayakumar said on Monday, amid speculations that party’s general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami might have softened his stance with the BJP. Former Tamil Nadu CM and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami said, “We are ready to join hands with like-minded parties to remove the …

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

Target DMK govt, but stay off its allies: EPS to AIADMK secys
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Target DMK govt, but stay off its allies: EPS to AIADMK secys

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday directed the district secretaries to appoint young secretaries at the booth-level across the state to improve the party’s popularity, particularly among young voters, at the grassroots level. Chairing a meeting of AIADMK district secretaries in Chennai, EPS, according to sources, also advised the party functionaries to expose the DMK and BJP, …

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

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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

AIADMK holds meet to discuss TN poll strategy

Hindustan Times  

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

Our alliance with DMK to continue: VCK chief
1 month, 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'
1 month, 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 …

Tamil Actor Vijay's Political Splash: Will Thalapathy Disrupt Tamil Nadu's Revolving-Door Politics?
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Actor Vijay's Political Splash: Will Thalapathy Disrupt Tamil Nadu's Revolving-Door Politics?

Live Mint  

Tamil actor Vijay has announced his entry into politics with his TVK party, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape. Vijay's decision to enter politics at 50, amidst the dominance of the DMK and AIADMK, has sparked discussions about his potential impact on the elections. While Vijay's popularity and star power are undeniable, his political journey remains uncertain, …

Vijay's Bold Take on DMK and BJP at TVK State Conference
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vijay's Bold Take on DMK and BJP at TVK State Conference

New Indian Express  

Actor-turned-politician Vijay addressed his maiden political public meeting at the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's (TVK) first state conference in Vikravandi on Sunday. He took on both the BJP and the ruling DMK without directly naming them, highlighting their divisive political ideologies and goals. Vijay emphasized the importance of secular principles and women's development as the party's goals, while also acknowledging the …

Disqualification of DMK Nominee: A Historical Tale of Age and Politics
2 months ago

Disqualification of DMK Nominee: A Historical Tale of Age and Politics

The Hindu  

A DMK nominee was disqualified from the Rajya Sabha for being underaged. The candidate, Valampuri John, was 28 years old at the time of the election, which is the minimum age prescribed for entry to the Rajya Sabha. Despite his age, John had authored a number of Tamil books on literature, politics, and Siddha medicine and had authored a number …

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

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

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is focusing on securing a second term for the DMK in the upcoming assembly elections. The DMK chief has set an ambitious target for the party rank and file, aiming to win 200 of the 234 seats in the legislative assembly. To achieve this, the party has appointed external observers for all 234 constituencies …

Udhayanidhi Stalin Vs Vijay For TN CM AIADMK Speculates Direct Faceoff In 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Election
3 months ago

Udhayanidhi Stalin Vs Vijay For TN CM AIADMK Speculates Direct Faceoff In 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Election

ABP News  

Amid growing speculation about Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's potential elevation to the post of Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK leader Kovai Sathyan stirred a political debate by suggesting that the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections could witness a major faceoff between two prominent figures from the film industry—Udhayanidhi Stalin and Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam president, actor Vijay. Kovai Sathyan remarked …

DMK has cordial relationship with Union govt. ‘behind the screen’, alleges Anbumani Ramadoss
3 months, 1 week ago

DMK has cordial relationship with Union govt. ‘behind the screen’, alleges Anbumani Ramadoss

The Hindu  

Pattali Makkal Katchi president Anbumani Ramadoss alleged on Wednesday that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the ruling party in Tamil Nadu, has a cordial relationship with the BJP-led Union government “behind the screen”. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Anbumani said despite the 69 percent reservation in Tamil Nadu “being under threat”, the State government has not conducted a caste census. Why is …

Key allies take swipe at DMK, Stalin for organising religious conferences
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Key allies take swipe at DMK, Stalin for organising religious conferences

Hindustan Times  

Allies who have been going strong with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam since 2019, have started speaking out against the MK Stalin-led party’s governance and administration recently, people familiar with the matter said. Allies who have been going strong with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam since 2019, have started speaking out against the MK Stalin-led party’s governance and administration According one of …

It is advantage DMK as BJP and AIADMK are fighting
3 months, 3 weeks ago

It is advantage DMK as BJP and AIADMK are fighting

The Hindu  

In a parting shot, just before leaving last week for a three-month-long sabbatical to the United Kingdom, the Bharatiya Janata Party president of Tamil Nadu, K. Annamalai, stridently attacked the general secretary of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Edappadi K. Palaniswami. Even though he described the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the AIADMK, both Dravidian parties, as the …

DMK leader on actor Vijay's political entry: Not everyone can become like MGR
3 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 …

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

AIADMK-BJP row turns acrimonious

Deccan Chronicle  

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

J&K Assembly polls: PM Modi, Amit Shah to lead BJP campaign from next week
4 months ago

J&K Assembly polls: PM Modi, Amit Shah to lead BJP campaign from next week

India Today  

The Bharatiya Janata Party is gearing up to kick off its high-decibel campaign from next week for the upcoming Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections. Sources revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and BJP National President JP Nadda are all slated to address rallies across the Union Territory, signalling the party’s serious push …

DMK district secy meeting sets target for 2026 assembly polls
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Tamil Nadu's DMK: The sunrise party prepares for yet another son-rise
4 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?
5 months ago

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

News 18  

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is facing an existential crisis in Tamil Nadu. Edappadi K Palaniswami, who ruled Tamil Nadu for four years after Jayalalithaa, interestingly managed to retain the majority of AIADMK cadres, elected representatives, and, in particular, the famous two-leaves poll symbol. The eight or so Dravidian parties that have emerged in Tamil Nadu since 1967 …

Bypoll Election Results Highlights: BJP Says INDIA Bloc ‘Desperate To Feel Good’, Calls Bengal Victory 'Rigged'
5 months, 1 week ago

Bypoll Election Results Highlights: BJP Says INDIA Bloc ‘Desperate To Feel Good’, Calls Bengal Victory 'Rigged'

News 18  

Parties of the INDIA bloc have secured ten wins in assembly seats and the BJP has clinched two and an Independent has emerged victorious in one seat as vote counting ended on Saturday for the by-elections held earlier this week, as per trends on the election commission website. The Trinamool Congress on Saturday wrested Raiganj, Bagda, Maniktala and Ranaghat Dakshin …

Assembly by-polls: INDIA bloc sweeps 10 out of 13 seats, BJP settles for 2
5 months, 1 week ago

Assembly by-polls: INDIA bloc sweeps 10 out of 13 seats, BJP settles for 2

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The opposition INDIA bloc is on cloud nine on Saturday after winning 10 out of 13 Assembly seats which went to polls across seven states. AAP's Mohinder Bhagat won the Jalandhar West seat in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's wife and Congress candidate Kamlesh Thakur won in Dehra and TMC's Krishna Kalyani in West Bengal's …

What the NTK would have done to AIADMK front’s LS poll prospects
5 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, …

BJP’s LS tally slumped because of leaders like Annamalai: Edappadi
5 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP’s LS tally slumped because of leaders like Annamalai: Edappadi

New Indian Express  

COIUMBATORE: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami targeted BJP’s Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai on Friday for his comments about its former ally for not contesting the Vikravandi bypoll. “It’s only because of leaders like Annamalai the BJP, which won over 300 seats and formed government last time, has now been relegated to a position to form a coalition government …

Tamil Nadu: Vikravandi By-Election Intensifies amid Allegations
5 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
5 months, 3 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 …

Lal Krishna Advani, veteran BJP leader and former Deputy PM, admitted to AIIMS in Delhi
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Lal Krishna Advani, veteran BJP leader and former Deputy PM, admitted to AIIMS in Delhi

India TV News  

The veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani has been admitted to AIIMS in the national capital today. Capping a parliamentary career of nearly three decades, LK Advani was first the Home Minister and, later, the Deputy Prime Minister in the cabinet of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.In the run-up to the 2009 elections, Advani being …

BJP, AIADMK fighting Tamil Nadu bypoll through proxy: Chidambaram
6 months, 1 week ago

BJP, AIADMK fighting Tamil Nadu bypoll through proxy: Chidambaram

Deccan Chronicle  

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday alleged the BJP and AIADMK are fighting the July 10 Vikravandi bypoll through 'proxy' PMK and that the INDIA bloc must ensure a resounding victory of the DMK candidate.Hitting out at Tamil Nadu's main opposition AIADMK for boycotting the bypoll, Chidambaram, in a post on X, said: "AIADMK's decision to boycott the Vikravandi …

It’s DMK vs PMK at Vikravandi as AIADMK pulls out
6 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 …

Lok Sabha election results 2024: DMK’s vote share in contested seats way ahead of AIADMK, BJP
6 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha election results 2024: DMK’s vote share in contested seats way ahead of AIADMK, BJP

The Hindu  

The DMK has secured around 47% of votes polled in 22 Lok Sabha constituencies it contested. Lok Sabha Election Results: Tamil Nadu at a glance Its major ally, Congress, which got around 46.6 lakh votes in nine constituencies, netted around 46.4%. Even though the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi won in the two constituencies it had put up its candidates, it had, …

State of play, Tamil Nadu: Counting on foes who are friends
6 months, 1 week ago

State of play, Tamil Nadu: Counting on foes who are friends

The Hindu  

The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam swept the Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, bagging all 40 seats. The DMK was aware that the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the main opposition party in Tamil Nadu, was a divided house. According to the DMK, the Dravidian ideology has ensured that Tamil Nadu is a fortress against communal forces …

Kanimozhi Becomes DMK Parliamentary Party Leader, Replaces TR Baalu
6 months, 1 week ago

Kanimozhi Becomes DMK Parliamentary Party Leader, Replaces TR Baalu

ABP News  

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has announced key changes to its parliamentary leadership, appointing MP Kanimozhi as the party’s new parliamentary leader. Dayanidhi Maran, the MP for Chennai Central, has been named the party’s deputy leader in the Lok Sabha. M Shanmugam, the general secretary of the DMK trade union LPF, will take on the role of deputy leader in the …

Kanimozhi replaces T R Baalu as DMK parliamentary party leader
6 months, 1 week ago

Kanimozhi replaces T R Baalu as DMK parliamentary party leader

India TV News  

K Kanimozhi, re-elected from Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi Lok Sabha seat, has been appointed as the new parliamentary party leader for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, replacing T R Baalu. New Roles in Parliament Kanimozhi : Now the DMK's parliamentary party leader, she has been the party's prominent face in Delhi and holds the position of DMK’s deputy general secretary. : Now …

Lok Sabha poll outcome fans rumblings in Tamil Nadu BJP
6 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha poll outcome fans rumblings in Tamil Nadu BJP

Hindustan Times  

Chennai Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai during the Delhi Tamil Sangamam organised by Delhi BJP, in New Delhi, Sunday, May 5, 2024. The results of the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections seem to have triggered infighting in the Bharatiya Janata Party ’s Tamil Nadu unit, with the emergence of several groups supporting K Annamalai, Tamilisai Soundararajan, L Murugan or …

AIADMK loses its sheen across several Lok Sabha constituencies in Tamil Nadu
6 months, 1 week ago

AIADMK loses its sheen across several Lok Sabha constituencies in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

A close look at the performance of the AIADMK, the principal Opposition party in Tamil Nadu, along with its ally, DMDK, in select 14 constituencies during the recent Lok Sabha election reveals that the Dravidian major, whose vote share was around 40% and more 10 years ago, is now a pale shadow of its original strength, if the current vote …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

CSDS-Lokniti post-poll survey: BJP expands presence in Tamil Nadu but fails to force a major shift
6 months, 2 weeks ago

CSDS-Lokniti post-poll survey: BJP expands presence in Tamil Nadu but fails to force a major shift

The Hindu  

In the long run, the outcome of the Lok Sabha election in Tamil Nadu may have tremendous significance for the Bharatiya Janata Party’s foray into the politics of the State. Possibilities ahead The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam -led alliance managed a sweep with 39 seats, and this ensured that the BJP remained firmly away from a clear majority in the Lok …

Lok Sabha election results point to DMK-led coalition’s lead over rivals in 222 Assembly segments
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha election results point to DMK-led coalition’s lead over rivals in 222 Assembly segments

The Hindu  

The DMK-led front was ahead of its rivals in 222 Assembly segments, going by the data on Assembly constituency-wise performance of political parties in the 18th Lok Sabha election. Interestingly, in 32 Lok Sabha constituencies, the ruling coalition had leads in all the Assembly segments within them. As regards the principal Opposition party, it can draw consolation from the fact …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

TN BJP Condemns Video Showing Public Slaying of Goat With Annamalai’s Photo
6 months, 2 weeks ago

TN BJP Condemns Video Showing Public Slaying of Goat With Annamalai’s Photo

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The BJP's Tamil Nadu unit on Thursday responded strongly and demanded action after a video went viral in which some men are purportedly seen slaying a goat, around whose neck a photo of the party's state president K Annamalai is tied. Tamil Nadu BJP Vice-President and Party Spokesperson Narayanan Thirupathy uploaded the video on his social media platform X, …

Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Election Results at a glance
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Election Results at a glance

The Hindu  

The DMK and its allies trumped the BJP and the AIADMK with the DMK winning 22 seats, Congress winning nine, VCK, CPI and CPI winning two each, MDMK and IUML winning one each. The CPI won the Nagapattinam seat for the eighth time since 1957 with V. Selvaraj defeating G. Surjith Shankar of the AIADMK by a margin of 2.08 …

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