Erode East bypoll | We are ready to enter the fray, awaiting BJP’s response to announce candidate: J.C.D. Prabhakar
1 year, 10 months ago

Erode East bypoll | We are ready to enter the fray, awaiting BJP’s response to announce candidate: J.C.D. Prabhakar

The Hindu  

The group led by the AIADMK’s deposed coordinator, O. Panneerselvam, views the Erode bypoll as an opportunity to demonstrate that the party’s workers and people are with it, according to J.C.D. We consider the bypoll an occasion to gain the public’s confidence.” Mr. Prabhakar, a two-time legislator of Villivakkam, however, hastened to add that his group was, as of now, waiting for the response of the BJP to the offer of support made by Mr. Panneerselvam. To another question on whether the presence of his group, Mr. Palaniswami’s faction and the AMMK would lead to the fragmentation of anti-DMK votes, the former legislator replied, “As the people do not want any split in the anti-DMK votes, they will vote for Annan OPS who, they regard, as the rallying point of all such votes. When there are two-cornered or three-cornered contests, voters choose the most eligible to take on the ruling dispensation.” When asked if the upcoming byelection would be an exception to the norm in Tamil Nadu that, invariably, candidates of the ruling party or its allies won in bypolls, Mr. Prabhakar said the DMK regime, in the 20 months of its existence, had earned the “maximum dissatisfaction of the public and even among members of the ruling party.” “This will make us romp home,” he added.

Group Prabhakar Dmk Panneerselvam  panneerselvam  jcd  legislator  aiadmk  bypoll  east  erode  group  coordinator  prabhakar  enter  votes  ruling  response  fray  mr  ready  candidate  party

History of this topic

ECI summons EPS, OPS over AIADMK poll symbol
5 days, 13 hours ago

ECI summons EPS, OPS over AIADMK poll symbol

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: The Election Commission of India has called AIADMK general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami and expelled party leader O Panneerselvam to appear for a personal hearing on December 23 in Delhi in a hearing related to AIADMK’s two leaves symbol. This comes after the Madras high court on December 4 had directed the ECI to take a decision in four weeks …

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

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 …

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 leader Edappadi K Palaniswami hints at reunion with BJP?
1 month, 2 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 …

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 …

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 …

AIADMK raising issues as a responsible opposition, says Edappadi K. Palaniswami
3 months, 2 weeks ago

AIADMK raising issues as a responsible opposition, says Edappadi K. Palaniswami

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam General Secretary, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, emphasised that his party has been raising public issues as a responsible opposition, and it is the ruling party’s duty to address them. Speaking to reporters, he highlighted the complaints from students residing in Adi Dravidar Welfare hostels, stating that the AIADMK had issued a …

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 …

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, 4 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 …

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 …

Will AIADMK supporters vote for DMK in Vikravandi?
6 months, 1 week ago

Will AIADMK supporters vote for DMK in Vikravandi?

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Who will benefit from the AIADMK’s boycott of the July 10 Vikravandi by-election to the State Assembly? While the DMK leaders are hopeful that the AIADMK supporters would only vote for the DMK and not any other party in the event of the AIADMK pulling out of the race, the AIADMK leaders are confident that they would follow the …

Bypoll in Vikravandi will not be fair and free: EPS on boycott call
6 months, 1 week 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
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 …

Efforts are under way to re-unify all of AIADMK’s factions
6 months, 1 week ago

Efforts are under way to re-unify all of AIADMK’s factions

The Hindu  

Efforts to reunify all groups of the AIADMK appear to be making progress with a group of former party functionaries, calling themselves a coordinating committee, planning to meet former interim general secretary, V.K. This development is to be seen in the context of an initiative being taken by the committee writing an identical letter on Friday to the party general …

Election results 2024: AIADMK fails again in its bid to reverse its electoral fortunes
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Election results 2024: AIADMK fails again in its bid to reverse its electoral fortunes

The Hindu  

The AIADMK, which hoped to reverse its fortunes in the Lok Sabha election after tasting back-to-back electoral setbacks, has again failed in its bid. Asked how his party would respond in the event of any call by members of the Panneerselvam camp for reunification, the former Minister replied, “Our leader is always open to workers returning to the party. For …

Move to oust EPS if AIADMK is drubbed
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Move to oust EPS if AIADMK is drubbed

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: A group of leaders in the AIADMK is reportedly planning to seek a change in leadership in the event of the party finishing behind the BJP in the Lok Sabha elections, whose results will be declared by June 4, with the sole aim of ousting the reigning general secretary, Edappadi K Palaniswami, by blaming him for the fiasco. Though …

BJP attempted to split AIADMK several times, says Edappadi K. Palaniswami
8 months, 1 week ago

BJP attempted to split AIADMK several times, says Edappadi K. Palaniswami

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Monday accused the BJP of having “attempted to split” his party on many occasions. “We remain united and strong despite several attempts of theirs to split our movement,” Mr. Palaniswami observed in a statement. You should follow the path shown by Amma without hesitation so that the BJP and its nominated leaders would …

No one can destabilise AIADMK, says Palaniswami
8 months, 1 week ago

No one can destabilise AIADMK, says Palaniswami

The Hindu  

Stating that the AIADMK was a party of the masses and a fortress built with the strong cadre base, its general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Saturday said that no force could destabilise it. Mr. Palaniswami’s comments came a day after BJP State president K. Annamalai said the AIADMK would vanish after the Lok Sabha elections. Without naming him directly, …

Annamalai should speak carefully about AIADMK: Palaniswami
8 months, 1 week ago

Annamalai should speak carefully about AIADMK: Palaniswami

The Hindu  

The AIADMK general secretary, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, on Friday warned BJP State president K. Annamalai that he should speak carefully about the AIADMK. Replying to Mr. Annamalai’s claim that the AIADMK would vanish after this election, Mr. Palaniswami said that no one could destroy the AIADMK. Mr. Annamalai could not even become a councillor, but is now saying he will …

AIADMK leader says he is a farmer, but his actions speak otherwise: CPI(M) leader Balakrishnan
8 months, 2 weeks ago

AIADMK leader says he is a farmer, but his actions speak otherwise: CPI(M) leader Balakrishnan

The Hindu  

Though the AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami claimed in meetings that he is a farmer, his actions were anti-farmer, said CPI State general secretary K. Balakrishnan here on Wednesday. Speaking at Karaikudi in support of the Congress candidate Karti P. Chidambaram, who is contesting from Sivaganga Lok Sabha constituency again, he said that the AIADMK’s support to the Bill …

Edappadi Palaniswami pulls up TTV Dhinakaran and Thanga Tamilselvan; silent on OPS in Theni election rally
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Edappadi Palaniswami pulls up TTV Dhinakaran and Thanga Tamilselvan; silent on OPS in Theni election rally

The Hindu  

In a direct attack against AMMK candidate T.T.V. Dhinakaran and the DMK’s Thanga Tamilselvan, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami appealed to voters in Theni to defeat them and ensure that they lose their deposit in the Lok Sabha poll. “Both Mr. Dhinakaran and Mr. Thanga Tamilselvan, who were recognised by Jayalalithaa, are fighting against AIADMK candidate Narayanasami today. Appreciating …

EPS interacts with traders during campaign
8 months, 2 weeks ago

EPS interacts with traders during campaign

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami interacted with the farmers and traders at Central market in Mattuthavani here on Tuesday while campaigning for Madurai Lok Sabha AIADMK candidate P. Saravanan. Speaking to the media during the campaign, Mr. Palaniswami said they could not accept the DMK’s criticism that AIADMK was into dynastic politics as the party had given ticket to …

No consensus among INDIA allies even on contesting together: Palaniswami
8 months, 2 weeks ago

No consensus among INDIA allies even on contesting together: Palaniswami

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on April 5 said there is no consensus among INDIA bloc parties even in contesting the Lok Sabha polls together as they have alliance in one State whereas they oppose each other in other States. Speaking at a public meeting seeking votes for AIADMK candidate for Erode Parliamentary constituency Ashok Kumar at Kaspapettai, Mr. …

AIADMK kick-starts election campaign in Thoothukudi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

AIADMK kick-starts election campaign in Thoothukudi

The Hindu  

The AIADMK in Thoothukudi on Sunday organised a public meeting to officially inaugurate its election office party and introduce its candidate R. Sivasamy Velumani. Mr. Shanmugapandian said AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami endured a lot of struggles and brought together lakhs of cadre, which had frightened the opposition parties, especially the DMK. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi through undemocratic ways has …

Tamil Nadu: Side switches, new pitches in Perambalur
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: Side switches, new pitches in Perambalur

New Indian Express  

Who are facing off? In the 2014 Lok Sabha election, T R Paarivendhar finished third by securing 2,38,887 votes, whereas AIADMK’s R P Marutharajaa won with 4,62,693 votes, with DMK’s Seemanur Prabu being the runner-up with 2,49,645 votes. However, in 2019, Paarivendhar contested under DMK’s Rising Sun and emerged victorious with a whopping 6,83,697 votes, with a winning margin of …

DMK, AIADMK spar over order of filing nomination for Chennai North seat
8 months, 4 weeks ago

DMK, AIADMK spar over order of filing nomination for Chennai North seat

The Hindu  

A heated argument broke out between HR&CE Minister P.K. Sekarbabu of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and former Minister D. Jayakumar of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and their party cadre on Monday over the order of filing nominations for the Lok Sabha election at the office of the Greater Chennai Corporation Regional Deputy Commissioner Officer. Returning Officer Katta …

Election Fever Catches Up in TN
8 months, 4 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 …

DMK, AIADMK and BJP to fight it out in nine Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu
9 months ago

DMK, AIADMK and BJP to fight it out in nine Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

With major parties and alliances having announced their respective list of candidates for the Lok Sabha election in the State, as many as nine constituencies will witness a three-cornered fight between candidates contesting on the symbols of the ‘Rising Sun’, the ‘Two Leaves’ and the ‘Lotus’. The electoral battle in Chennai North, Chennai South, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Namakkal, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Pollachi, …

AIADMK releases final list of 16 candidates for TN; 1 for Puducherry
9 months ago

AIADMK releases final list of 16 candidates for TN; 1 for Puducherry

Hindustan Times  

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Thursday released its second and final list of 17 nominees —16 seats in Tamil Nadu and the lone constituency in Puducherry — for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The party had announced its first list of 16 candidates on Wednesday, soon after its finalised its seat-sharing arrangement with allies Desiya Murpokku Dravida …

AIADMK seals seat pact with 3 allies; releases 1st list for LS polls
9 months ago

AIADMK seals seat pact with 3 allies; releases 1st list for LS polls

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu’s main opposition party — the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam — on Wednesday finalised its seat-sharing arrangement with allies DMDK, SDPI and Puthiya Tamizhagam; and announced its first list of 16 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami with Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam general secretary Premallatha Vijayakant during the signing of …

AIADMK announces first list of 16 candidates for April 19 LS polls, allots 5 seats to DMDK
9 months ago

AIADMK announces first list of 16 candidates for April 19 LS polls, allots 5 seats to DMDK

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday released the first list of 16 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections and asserted, "The AIADMK is not dependent on alliances as the party stands on its strength." Addressing a press conference after releasing the candidates' list at the AIADMK headquarters here, Palaniswami said the DMDK has been allocated five seats …

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 …

BJP to firm up allies during PM’s sixth visit to Tamil Nadu
9 months, 1 week ago

BJP to firm up allies during PM’s sixth visit to Tamil Nadu

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Tamil Nadu on a two-day visit from March 18 — his sixth visit to the state since January, people familiar with the developments said. Even as the Bharatiya Janata Party ’s former ally All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is struggling to cobble up an alliance, the BJP leaders said that they are …

Lok Sabha polls | O. Panneerselvam faction submits wishlist of 15 seats to BJP
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls | O. Panneerselvam faction submits wishlist of 15 seats to BJP

The Hindu  

A host of Lok Sabha constituencies, representing all regions in the State, forms part of the wishlist of 15 seats submitted by the group headed by O. Panneerselvam, the AIADMK’s expelled coordinator, to the Bharatiya Janata Party, which is seeking to head an alliance for the 2024 polls. Central Chennai, Arani and Sriperumpudur in the north; Thanjavur, Tiruchi and Nagapattinam …

‘His desire to disable AIADMK symbol…': Palaniswami slams OPS
10 months ago

‘His desire to disable AIADMK symbol…': Palaniswami slams OPS

Hindustan Times  

Former Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi Palaniswami on Wednesday hit out at his former party colleague O Paneerselvam, saying that the latter's ‘desire’ to disable the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam symbol won't be fulfilled. Their desire to disable the AIADMK symbol during elections will not be fulfilled.," said Palaniswami as quoted by news agency ANI. On Tuesday, Palaniswami …

AIADMK Unfazed by the Defections to BJP
10 months, 2 weeks ago

AIADMK Unfazed by the Defections to BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The defection of 16 AIADMK members - 15 former MLAs and one former MP joined the BJP in New Delhi on Wednesday – would not affect the party in any way for all of them had been politically inactive for quite some time and would not be helpful to the BJP in getting votes, too, AIADMK leaders said. The …

EPS to spearhead protest against Raja
10 months, 2 weeks ago

EPS to spearhead protest against Raja

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Days after the video of DMK NIlgiris MP A Raja denigrating AIADMK founder M G Ramachandran went viral, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami called for a protest against the remarks at Avinashi on Friday February 9. Though Palaniswami had put out a message on social media channel X on January 31 condemning Raja’s speech, immediately after the news …

AIADMK will make announcement on poll alliances at the appropriate time, will not go with BJP: D Jayakumar
10 months, 3 weeks ago

AIADMK will make announcement on poll alliances at the appropriate time, will not go with BJP: D Jayakumar

The Hindu  

Senior AIADMK leader D. Jayakumar on Monday, January 29, 2024, said there was still a lot of time for the Lok Sabha elections, and the party would make announcements on its alliances and the number of seats it would contest in, at the appropriate time. Speaking to reporters, Mr. Jayakumar claimed many parties were in talks with the AIADMK for …

BJP, TN’s Enduring Political Bugbear
10 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP, TN’s Enduring Political Bugbear

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: ‘A Secret Pact with the BJP.’ This is the precise charge that both the leading political parties in the State, the DMK and AIADMK, trade against each other in a bid to win over the peoples’ goodwill in the context of the approaching Lok Sabha, thus making the BJP the common political bogeyman in the State and portraying it …

AIADMK district secretaries meet to discuss preparations for Lok Sabha poll
11 months, 2 weeks ago

AIADMK district secretaries meet to discuss preparations for Lok Sabha poll

The Hindu  

The AIADMK’s district secretaries met at the party headquarters in Chennai for about an hour on Tuesday to discuss preparations for the Lok Sabha election. The timing of the meeting aroused curiosity as BJP leader and Union Minister for Commerce Piyush Goyal, during his visit to the city on Monday, reiterated the BJP’s non-committal stance vis à vis the AIADMK, …

AIADMK dreaming of getting toehold in INDIA
1 year ago

AIADMK dreaming of getting toehold in INDIA

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The reported open resentment of some leaders in the Congress over the DMK for those anti-Sanatana Dharma and Gomutra remarks is seen as a ray of hope by the AIADMK, which has been aspiring to get a toehold in INDIA after walking out of the NDA in September, since it anticipates a showdown leading to the DMK leaving the …

AIADMK Concerned About BJP Taking Away its Youth
1 year, 1 month ago

AIADMK Concerned About BJP Taking Away its Youth

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The latest concern over AIADMK members, particularly youth, eagerly taking part in the yatra undertaken by BJP State President K Annamalai – an issue that was recently raised by VCK general secretary Thol Thiurmavalavan - is likely to figure in the discussions at the meeting of AIADMK district secretaries and party in-charges at Puratchi Thalaivar MGR Maligai on November …

AIADMK embarks on an outreach in southern districts, the stronghold of the party once
1 year, 1 month ago

AIADMK embarks on an outreach in southern districts, the stronghold of the party once

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami’s visit to Pasumpon in Ramanathapuram district next week to pay homage to U. Muthuramalinga Thevar on the Forward Bloc leader’s birth anniversary has set tongues wagging about the party’s outreach in the southern districts, its stronghold once. The region — comprising 58 Assembly constituencies in the districts of Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram, …

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK chief Palaniswami’s opposition to BJP a ‘planned drama’, alleges DMK
1 year, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK chief Palaniswami’s opposition to BJP a ‘planned drama’, alleges DMK

India TV News  

Chennai: The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday alleged that AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami has not opposed the BJP and Governor RN Ravi, thus clarifying that his “opposition” to the former ally is a “ planned drama”. DMK's official Tamil organ 'Murasoli' referred to Palaniswami's response in a press conference, when he was asked on Governor Ravi's comment …

What does the AIADMK-BJP split mean for the future of Tamil Nadu politics?
1 year, 2 months ago

What does the AIADMK-BJP split mean for the future of Tamil Nadu politics?

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 19, 2023 11:00 IST - 6 MINS READ Divorces are messy and bitter, especially if there is a power imbalance between the contending parties. Jayakumar, who has been a Minister in every AIADMK government since 1991, and C.V. Shanmugham, who is usually fielded to speak harshly about opponents—held forth, deliberately using severe language, about how Annamalai was …

Discover Related