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

DMK, AIADMK interview aspiring Lok Sabha poll candidates

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The ruling DMK and the principal opposition party, the AIADMK, on Sunday interviewed aspirants for the Lok Sabha election. DMK president and CM MK Stalin and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami along with senior functionaries of their parties interviewed the aspirants at their respective party headquarters. Since DMK deputy general secretary and sitting MP from Thoothukudi Lok Sabha constituency Kanimozhi alone was interviewed for the same constituency, she is most likely to be fielded again from here. Meanwhile, in his letter to the DMK cadre, Stalin said if a government that respects the states should assume office in the centre, the DMK-led alliance should win all seats in Puducherry and Tamil Nadu.

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DMK holds demonstrations against Governor Ravi in Tirunelveli
2 days, 19 hours ago

DMK holds demonstrations against Governor Ravi in Tirunelveli

The Hindu  

Ravi of demeaning Tamils, M.K. Stalin-led Tamil Nadu Government and Thamizhthaai Vaazhthu and disrupting the functioning of the State Government, the ruling DMK cadre staged a demonstration at Vannarpet here on Tuesday. The protestors accused Mr. Ravi of repeatedly attempting to push the BJP’s “hidden agenda” of paralysing the State Government and disrupting the functioning of the official machinery. Mayor …

DMK calls Governor RN Ravi's exit from Tamil Nadu Assembly 'drama', plans protest
4 days, 9 hours ago

DMK calls Governor RN Ravi's exit from Tamil Nadu Assembly 'drama', plans protest

India Today  

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam criticised Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi for walking out of the State Assembly on the first session of the year without delivering his customary speech. A post by Raj Bhavan stated: “The Constitution of Bharat and the National Anthem were insulted in the Tamil Nadu Assembly today. Reacting to this, State Transport Minister SS Sivasankar accused …

DMK refutes BJP, AIADMK's claims of links with Anna University assault accused
2 weeks, 1 day ago

DMK refutes BJP, AIADMK's claims of links with Anna University assault accused

India Today  

BJP State President K Annamalai on Thursday shared a photo on X showing Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and other DMK leaders with the accused, Gnanasekaran, in the recent sexual assault case involving a second-year engineering student from Anna University. Is it because he belongs to the ruling DMK?” சமàïà®äாà®ïà®äàïà®äàïˆ à®šàï€à®°à®ôிகàïà®•àïà®®àï, à® à®éàïˆà®äàïà®äàï à®µà®¿à®äமாà®é கàïà®ñàïà®ñசàï à®šàïÆà®ïலàïà®•à®³à®¿à®²àï à®ˆà®Ÿàïà®ªà®Ÿàïà®®àï à®šà®®àï‚க விரàï‹à®äிகளிà®éàï à®•àï‚டாரமாக …

DMK government not genuine on Tungsten issue, says AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami
2 weeks, 5 days ago

DMK government not genuine on Tungsten issue, says AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has criticised the DMK government for its alleged lethargic attitude in handling the tungsten miningissue. Speaking at a Christmas celebration organised by the party here, Palaniswami alleged despite the AIADMK raising questions regarding the tungesten mining issue in the Assembly, the government kept on diverting the issue. He claimed that he came to …

DMK executive panel condemns Union Minister Amit Shah; slams BJP for bid to 'divert attention'
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

DMK executive panel condemns Union Minister Amit Shah; slams BJP for bid to 'divert attention'

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: DMK's executive committee meeting, chaired by party president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin here on Sunday strongly condemned Union Home Minister Amit Shah, for "defaming" Babasaheb Ambedkar. Shah besmirched the sacrifices of Dr Ambedkar, which was "unacceptable" and a "blot" on Parliamentary democracy under the BJP regime, the Dravidian party alleged in a resolution. In order …

Tamil Nadu CM applauds party MPs’ sterling performance
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Tamil Nadu CM applauds party MPs’ sterling performance

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The ruling BJP’s upper class fascist face and hate politics had been exposed by the denigration of B R Ambedkar, the father of the Indian Constitution, by none other than the Union Home Minister even as the 75th anniversary of the same Constitution was being celebrated, Chief Minister M K Stalin said. Applauding the sterling performance of his party …

Strengthen DMK in Erode, CM Stalin tells functionaries
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Strengthen DMK in Erode, CM Stalin tells functionaries

New Indian Express  

ERODE: Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin has directed functionaries to strengthen the party in constituencies it is perceived to be weak in Erode district and secure victory in the 2026 Assembly elections. Since DMK has never won the Perundurai Assembly constituency, Stalin questioned functionaries from the constituency about the reasons for this, DMK sources said. Sources said the …

Ambedkar row: DMK, allies protest across Tamil Nadu, demand Amit Shah's removal
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Ambedkar row: DMK, allies protest across Tamil Nadu, demand Amit Shah's removal

India Today  

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Thursday staged statewide protests in Tamil Nadu condemning Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar, demanding his removal from the Cabinet for at least six months. The protests, held across Tamil Nadu, featured DMK cadres holding portraits of Ambedkar while demanding Shah’s resignation. She captioned the image, “Jai Bhim!” Speaking to reporters, …

Will exit from DMK alliance push Arjuna into budding politician Vijay's arms?
3 weeks, 2 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 …

Will Erode East Turn Out to Be Vijay’s Dindigul?
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Will Erode East Turn Out to Be Vijay’s Dindigul?

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: With the State Assembly declaring the vacancy of its Erode East seat following the passing away of veteran Congress leader E V K S Elangovan on December 14, all eyes are now on the constituency with some wondering if it would do to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam founder Vijay what the Dindigul Lok Sabha seat did to AIADMK founder M …

AIADMK-DMK Spat Turns Acrimonious, Personal
3 weeks, 2 days ago

AIADMK-DMK Spat Turns Acrimonious, Personal

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The ongoing war of words between the DMK and AIADMK turned more acrimonious on Tuesday with the barbs becoming personal and striking below the belt with State Municipal Administration Minister K N Nehru calling the Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami a ‘coward’ toeing the line of BJP and AIADMK headquarters secretary S P Velumani retaliating with charges …

AIADMK will form strong alliance for 2026 state polls as expected: Party chief EPS
3 weeks, 4 days 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
1 month 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% …

BJP leader questions absence of DMK in agitation against Adani group in New Delhi
1 month ago

BJP leader questions absence of DMK in agitation against Adani group in New Delhi

The Hindu  

Seeking reasons from the DMK for its absence during the agitation staged against the Adani group in New Delhi, the BJP senior leader H. Raja said that the DMK’s double standards had been exposed here on Friday. Speaking to media persons after garlanding the statue of B. R. Ambedkar marking his anniversary, he said that the conscience of the DMK …

All sections are dissatisfied in DMK regime, say AIADMK leaders
1 month, 1 week ago

All sections are dissatisfied in DMK regime, say AIADMK leaders

The Hindu  

Be it the government employees or the farmers or the youth force, every section in Tamil Nadu was dissatisfied and disappointed with the DMK government’s poor performance, said speakers at the AIADMK workers’ meeting held in Kovilpatti on Saturday. AIADMK former minister S. Semmalai expressed confidence of winning all the three Assembly constituencies in the northern district of Thoothukudi during …

AIADMK meetings turn free for all, expose internal fissures
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AIADMK meetings turn free for all, expose internal fissures

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Did field inspections of AIADMK senior leaders aimed at taking steps to improve the functioning of the grassroots-level units go counterproductive to the party? However, senior functionaries of the AIADMK deny this view saying that in a democratic party like AIADMK, these kinds of differences are quite normal. When asked whether these developments have exposed the disunity among party …

MPs told to fight for Tamil Nadu’s financial rights
1 month, 2 weeks ago

MPs told to fight for Tamil Nadu’s financial rights

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: DMK president and Chief Minister M K Stalin urged his party MPs to fight for the State’s financial rights in Parliament and secure adequate funds by highlighting the financial crisis faced by the State in their speeches. Chairing a meeting of the MPs at their party headquarters on Friday, ahead of the start of the next Parliament session, Stalin …

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

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

India Today  

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

Push Sri Lanka for release of fishermen: Stalin urges Centre
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Push Sri Lanka for release of fishermen: Stalin urges Centre

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister and DMK president MK Stalin led a party meeting on Wednesday urged the Union government to intervene and immediately secure the release fishermen held by the Sri Lankan Navy languishing in the island’s jails and to bring back their boats, besides finding a lasting solution to the problems faced by Tamil Nadu fishermen. During the party meeting, Stalin …

BJP keeps its doors open for AIADMK
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Actor Vijay’s TVK rejects speculations about alliance with AIADMK
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Actor Vijay’s TVK rejects speculations about alliance with AIADMK

The Hindu  

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam general secretary N. Anand on Monday said the party intended to form a government on its own in Tamil Nadu and dismissed speculations that it would form an alliance with the AIADMK in the 2026 Assembly election. Terming a news report published in a Tamil daily as “baseless”, after it claimed that the party floated by actor …

No public comments: Tamil Nadu BJP to party leaders amid reunion buzz with AIADMK
1 month, 3 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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 …

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami hints at reunion with BJP?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami hints at reunion with BJP?

India Today  

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami hinted at the possibility of allying again with the BJP. He said his party will consider for alliance any party that aims to remove the anti-people DMK, and is ready to accept AIADMK’s lead. ‘WHO CRAWLED LIKE A COCKROACH.’ EPS recently questioned the ruling party naming welfare schemes after Kalaignar calling it misuse of …

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

Watch: Why has Tamil Nadu not had a coalition government?
2 months ago

Watch: Why has Tamil Nadu not had a coalition government?

The Hindu  

Since 1967, forging pre-poll alliances has been a fairly well established concept in Tamil Nadu. Barring these two instances, elections in Tamil Nadu have been fought and won on the strength of alliances that have been led either by the DMK or the AIADMK. Both the Dravidian parties have been part of coalition arrangements at the centre since 1979, when …

DMK sure to be re-elected in 2026: CM
2 months ago

DMK sure to be re-elected in 2026: CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: With an avowed objective of serving the people, the DMK was sure to romp home in the 2026 elections with an overwhelming majority by winning at least 200 of the 234 seats in the State Assembly since it had been implementing welfare schemes much to the appreciation and benefit of the people, Chief Minister M K Stalin said on …

Target DMK govt, but stay off its allies: EPS to AIADMK secys
2 months 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?
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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. …

TVK Passes Resolution Against NEET, Waqf Amendment Bill
2 months ago

TVK Passes Resolution Against NEET, Waqf Amendment Bill

ABP News  

Actor-politician Vijay's party, TVK, has passed a resolution opposing the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, and the Waqf Amendment Bill. The party argues that 'One Nation, One Election' undermines the principles of democracy and federalism. They also demand that education be included solely in the State List, rather than the Concurrent List. Additionally, …

AIADMK's Palaniswami on TVK alliance: 'We have our own policy'
2 months, 1 week 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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2 months, 1 week 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, …

Disqualification of DMK Nominee: A Historical Tale of Age and Politics
2 months, 2 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

The Hindu Morning Digest, September 29, 2024
3 months, 1 week ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, September 29, 2024

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Cabinet reshuffle: Udhayanidhi Stalin elevated as deputy CM, Senthilbalaji makes a comeback DMK’s Youth Wing secretary, Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development and film actor, Udhayanidhi Stalin, has been elevated as Tamil Nadu’s Deputy Chief Minister by Chief Minister M.K. Lavrov invokes nuclear capacity in U.N. speech full of bile towards the West Russia’s top diplomat warned …

Udhayanidhi Stalin Vs Vijay For TN CM AIADMK Speculates Direct Faceoff In 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Election
3 months, 2 weeks 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 to participate in ally’s prohibition conference after Stalin-VCK meeting
3 months, 3 weeks 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 has cordial relationship with Union govt. ‘behind the screen’, alleges Anbumani Ramadoss
3 months, 4 weeks 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
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 2 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 …

Debts increased under BJP regime, says Palaniswami
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Debts increased under BJP regime, says Palaniswami

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Sunday said the country’s debts increased under the BJP rule, and that the national party’s State president K. Annamalai had done nothing for Tamil Nadu. “What schemes did the Union government bring in for the debt to have increased to this extent?” Responding to Mr. Annamalai’s charge that the AIADMK government was “corrupt”, …

Watch: The DMK-BJP bonhomie | Focus Tamil Nadu
4 months, 2 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 …

DMK district secy meeting sets target for 2026 assembly polls
4 months, 3 weeks 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 CM Stalin Attends Raj Bhavan Tea Party Event Despite DMK Boycott
4 months, 3 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 …

AIADMK hits out at Tamil Nadu minister for comments on Jayalalithaa
4 months, 4 weeks ago

AIADMK hits out at Tamil Nadu minister for comments on Jayalalithaa

India Today  

The AIADMK hit out at Tamil Nadu Minister for TM Anbarasan for his alleged derogatory comments about former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. Anbarasan said such things wouldn't work as the trend ended with former Chief Minister and AIADMK founder MG Ramachandran, and it continued with Jayalalithaa because of her "relationship" with him. Condemning him for these remarks, AIADMK women's wing …

Tamil Nadu's DMK: The sunrise party prepares for yet another son-rise
5 months, 1 week 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, …

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