Hoping for a sweep, DMK settles for victory
3 years, 10 months ago

Hoping for a sweep, DMK settles for victory

The Hindu  

Despite winning the Assembly election, the number of seats secured has come as a disappointment to the DMK leadership, as party president M.K. Backing the claim Though an exaggerated claim, he had reasons to believe his predictions for a landslide win — only two years ago, when the BJP, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, swept the Lok Sabha poll with a brutal majority, the DMK and its allies had stopped its entry in Tamil Nadu. Prior to the Assembly election, the DMK sought to capitalise on NEET and other vital issues, and started aggressively targetting the BJP, hoping to repeat its 2019 Lok Sabha performance. The outcome clearly shows that voters are not ready to embrace the DMK in toto, even though they rejected the BJP in the Lok Sabha polls. “While we welcome the change, we did not expect the AIADMK to perform this well in the election,” said CPI Polit Bureau member G. Ramakrishnan, an ally of the DMK.

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A political gambit: On the AIADMK and the BJP-NDA
9 hours, 20 minutes ago

A political gambit: On the AIADMK and the BJP-NDA

The Hindu  

The “sudden” meeting between All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on March 25 has once again underscored the enduring principle of expediency in Indian electoral politics. Mr. Shah expressed hope that the National Democratic Alliance would form the government in Tamil Nadu next year, fuelling speculation …

AIADMK-BJP alliance will be decided closer to Tamil Nadu elections 2026: EPS after meeting Amit Shah in Delhi
18 hours, 14 minutes ago

AIADMK-BJP alliance will be decided closer to Tamil Nadu elections 2026: EPS after meeting Amit Shah in Delhi

Live Mint  

A decision on AIADMK'S alliance with the BJP in Tamil Nadu will be taken closer to next year's assembly elections, party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, or EPS, said on Wednesday, a day after he met Union Home minister Amit Shah in the national capital. The AIADMK, the opposition party in Tamil Nadu, had said in its official version that …

EPS Meets Amit Shah, Seeks Probe into TN Liquor Scam, Dismisses BJP Alliance Rumours
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19 hours, 52 minutes ago

EPS Meets Amit Shah, Seeks Probe into TN Liquor Scam, Dismisses BJP Alliance Rumours

Deccan Chronicle  

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday said that he discussed the Enforcement Directorate case on the alleged scam involving the state-run liquor corporation, TASMAC, during his meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and urged for a detailed inquiry.Palaniswami, who is also Leader of Opposition in the …

EPS-Amit Shah Hold Crucial Talks: Will AIADMK Rejoin NDA Ahead Of Tamil Nadu Elections?
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21 hours, 47 minutes ago

EPS-Amit Shah Hold Crucial Talks: Will AIADMK Rejoin NDA Ahead Of Tamil Nadu Elections?

ABP News  

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Tuesday, marking the first formal discussions between the two parties reportedly regarding a potential alliance for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Discussions between AIADMK and BJP leaders have reportedly been ongoing for weeks with the Tamil Nadu-based party cautious about aligning again with the BJP …

EPS-Shah meet intensifies buzz on BJP, AIADMK ties
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1 day, 1 hour ago

EPS-Shah meet intensifies buzz on BJP, AIADMK ties

Hindustan Times  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday called on Union home minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah amid speculation of a possible tie-up between the former allies ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly polls, with people aware of the matter saying both parties may set up a steering committee to work out the alliance modalities. Once it …

JUST SPAMMING | Nitpicking alone can’t help win elections
1 week, 4 days ago

JUST SPAMMING | Nitpicking alone can’t help win elections

Deccan Chronicle  

The drumbeats for the next Assembly elections in the State have turned more audible though the polls are actually a year away after varied political parties started girding up their loins to clinch it in their favour to suit their needs. When the State government came out with a promotional video to announce its State Budget, the BJP leaders found …

DMK MPs vow to oppose population-based Lok Sabha seat delimitation in Parliament
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

DMK MPs vow to oppose population-based Lok Sabha seat delimitation in Parliament

India Today  

DMK MPs on Sunday resolved to work towards ensuring Tamil Nadu's rights vis-a-vis the Lok Sabha seats delimitation issue, saying the population-based exercise will affect not just the southern states but also others including Odisha and West Bengal. A meeting of DMK MPs, held under party president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin here, came on the eve …

Those who blamed BJP for loss now eager for alliance, says TN BJP president Annamalai
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Those who blamed BJP for loss now eager for alliance, says TN BJP president Annamalai

New Indian Express  

COIMBATORE: TN BJP president K Annamalai on Friday said people who had been blaming the BJP for their electoral defeats in the last five years are now eagerly waiting to ally with it. His statement comes a few days after AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami recently said DMK is the party’s “sole adversary” and splitting of votes will not …

DMK intensifies efforts to consolidate Vanniyar vote bank for 2026 UT Assembly elections
2 weeks, 5 days ago

DMK intensifies efforts to consolidate Vanniyar vote bank for 2026 UT Assembly elections

New Indian Express  

PUDUCHERRY: The DMK is intensifying efforts to consolidate the influential Vanniyar vote bank as part of its strategy to wrest power in the Union Territory in the 2026 Assembly elections. The Vanniyar vote bank has been a decisive force in Puducherry’s political landscape. Taking a cue from Chief Minister N Rangasamy, the Congress, and the BJP—who have successfully wooed the …

Tamil Nadu Political Parties Close Ranks Against Lok Sabha Delimitation, Leaving BJP on the Defensive
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Tamil Nadu Political Parties Close Ranks Against Lok Sabha Delimitation, Leaving BJP on the Defensive

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 06, 2025 11:03 IST - 4 MINS READ When political parties in Tamil Nadu met at the State secretariat on March 5 to condemn a possible delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies, the story that emerged was that of the complete isolation of the BJP in the State. In resolutions passed at the meeting, Tamil Nadu demanded that …

AIADMK chief fuels speculations of BJP alliance with 'wait six months' remark
3 weeks, 2 days ago

AIADMK chief fuels speculations of BJP alliance with 'wait six months' remark

India Today  

AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami stirred speculation over the party’s future political alliances, urging people to “wait for six months” when asked about a potential tie-up with the BJP. “It is our sole responsibility to defeat the anti-people DMK, and it will happen in 2026.” He also underscored the party’s strategy, stating, “Our aim is to defeat DMK without splitting …

AIADMK promises 'mega alliance' to overthrow ruling party in Tamil Nadu
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1 month, 1 week ago

AIADMK promises 'mega alliance' to overthrow ruling party in Tamil Nadu

India Today  

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami announced on Sunday that his party would form a grand alliance for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections to challenge the ruling DMK and secure victory. Addressing a public meeting organised by the party’s Ilaigyargal-Ilam Pengal Pasarai wing in Vellore district, Palaniswami took aim at Stalin’s recent remarks about ideological unity within the DMK-led …

Palaniswami vows to form mega alliance to dislodge DMK; win 2026 Assembly polls
1 month, 1 week ago

Palaniswami vows to form mega alliance to dislodge DMK; win 2026 Assembly polls

Deccan Chronicle  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday said that a mega alliance would be formed by his party for the 2026 Assembly election to take on the DMK and win polls and targeted Chief Minister M K Stalin over crimes against women and children.Addressing a public meeting, a conference of the party's Ilaigyargal-Ilam Pengal Pasarai wing, he said DMK …

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

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

India Today  

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

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK Rift Eases as OPS Offers Unconditional Return
1 month, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK Rift Eases as OPS Offers Unconditional Return

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Differences among the top brass of the AIADMK simmered down after the potential showdown was averted by the apparently rebellious K A Sengottaiyan, who did not want to take his protest any further, while the ousted general secretary O Panneerselvam agreed to ‘join’ the party without any pre-conditions in the interest of protecting the organization thus opening another Pandora’s …

DMK goes for major organizational revamp
1 month, 1 week ago

DMK goes for major organizational revamp

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: In an unprecedented revamp of the organizational structure, the DMK appointed youth and leaders who came from other parties as district secretaries, whose composition has been made diverse through the inclusion of Dalits, Muslims and people from all communities. As a traditional party, the DMK of yore would have just one district unit with a secretary in every revenue …

Too much of churning in AIADMK expected
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Too much of churning in AIADMK expected

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: A reminder on the State having to elect six Rajya Sabha members this June evoked a plethora of speculations, including one on the AIADMK reviving ties with the BJP and on several other possibilities waiting to unfold, even as an unprecedented crowd gathered at AIADMK leader K A Sengottiyan’s house portending a possible split in the party on the …

New DMK MLA takes oath
1 month, 2 weeks ago

New DMK MLA takes oath

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The newly elected MLA from Erode East constituency, V C Chandrakumar, was sworn in as a member of the House on Monday by the Speaker M Appavu at his chamber in the Assembly in the presence of Chief Minister M K Stalin, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan and other State Ministers. Speaking to the media, …

Delhi Assembly election results 2025: Tukde-tukde gang facing defeat, says Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Assembly election results 2025: Tukde-tukde gang facing defeat, says Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav

The Hindu  

As early trends showed the Bharatiya Janata Party leading in 45 of Delhi's 70 Assembly seats and the Aam Aadmi Party big-wigs trailing in some seats, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday said leaders who were part of the "tukde-tukde gang" and had a narrow mindset have been continuously facing defeat. According to the early trends released by …

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

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

Firstpost  

According to local media sources, the ruling party of DMK may have benefitted from BJP’s and AIADMK’s boycott. The main contest here is between the DMK’s VC Chandirakumar and the Tamil nationalist party Naam Tamizhar Katchi’s M K Seethalakshmi. Voting here was held on February 5 with a turnout of about 68 per cent even as some major political parties …

Opinion poll predicts victory for DMK in Erode (East) byelection
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Opinion poll predicts victory for DMK in Erode (East) byelection

The Hindu  

An opinion poll conducted by People Studies has predicted victory for the DMK in the byelection to the Erode Assembly constituency, scheduled for February 5. People Studies Director Professor Dr. S. Rajanayagam, and Deputy Director Sirumalar Jegan released the results of the opinion poll on Sunday. About 35.8% of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam members and those who support the party would …

AIADMK, BJP lack strength to face Erode East DMK candidate Chandhirakumar: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AIADMK, BJP lack strength to face Erode East DMK candidate Chandhirakumar: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

The Hindu  

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday, alleged that the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the Bharatiya Janata Party had boycotted the February 5 by-election to Erode East Assembly constituency because they did not have the strength to fight the DMK candidate and face the people in the constituency. Erode bypoll 2025 …

When Odisha’s towering leader Biju Patnaik tried his best to bring DMK, AIADMK together
1 month, 3 weeks ago

When Odisha’s towering leader Biju Patnaik tried his best to bring DMK, AIADMK together

The Hindu  

Over 45 years have passed, but former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik’s attempt to bring together the DMK and the AIADMK, Tamil Nadu’s principal political adversaries, continues to evoke interest among many sections. Two days later, Karunanidhi, accompanied by his colleagues ‘Murasoli’ Maran, Arcot N. Veeraswami, and S.S. Thennarasu, met Indira Gandhi “after a gap of four years” at her …

Subdued campaign as parties focus on direct voter engagement - The Hindu
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Subdued campaign as parties focus on direct voter engagement - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Drum beaters, blaring music aimed at grabbing the attention of voters, and the throngs of supporters accompanying candidates – elements typical of a poll campaign – were notably absent in the run-up to the February 5 byelection for the Erode Assembly Constituency. Seethalakshmi, supported by a small cadre, has garnered support while the party’s chief coordinator Seeman conducts public meetings. …

BJP will never resort to arm-twisting AIADMK into poll alliance, says Nainar Nagenthiran
2 months ago

BJP will never resort to arm-twisting AIADMK into poll alliance, says Nainar Nagenthiran

The Hindu  

The BJP will never use the Central agencies for coercing anyone to achieve its goals and his party can revive electoral ties with the AIADMK if the BJP leaders hold direct talks with that party’s general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, BJP MLA Nainar Nagenthiran has said. Speaking to presspersons here on Thursday, Mr. Nagenthiran replied in the negative to question …

Tamil Nadu: DMK, NTK Set for Erode East By-elections
2 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu: DMK, NTK Set for Erode East By-elections

Deccan Chronicle  

While the DMK has already started its campaign, highlighting the ruling party’s achievements, and Chandrakumar had even visited many wards in the constituency, NTK chief coordinator Seeman is expected to launch his high wattage electioneering on Monday. The DMK, stressing on its social justice plank, has explained through a statement that the 3 per cent internal reservation for Arunthathiyars within …

How a Tamil nationalist party is upping the stakes in Erode East bypoll
2 months, 1 week ago

How a Tamil nationalist party is upping the stakes in Erode East bypoll

India Today  

The Tamil nationalist Naam Tamizhar Katchi, the only political party in the race against the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam for the February 5 Erode East assembly bypoll in Tamil Nadu, is determined to make a fight of it. Both the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and BJP are boycotting the by-election, perhaps the last one before the assembly elections …

Erode East Byelection 2025: BJP, AIADMK, TVK boycott leaves DMK unopposed
2 months, 1 week ago

Erode East Byelection 2025: BJP, AIADMK, TVK boycott leaves DMK unopposed

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 17, 2025 17:45 IST - 6 MINS READ A third byelection in under four years, a boycott by almost the entire opposition political parties from contesting, and a nuanced re-drawing of electoral understanding among allies—all these make the Erode East byelection, to be held on February 5, 2025, a notable one on multiple counts. Annamalai claimed that …

Campaign in Erode East Yet to Pick up Momentum
2 months, 1 week ago

Campaign in Erode East Yet to Pick up Momentum

Deccan Chronicle  

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

DMK to Have a Walkover in Erode East
2 months, 1 week ago

DMK to Have a Walkover in Erode East

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The by-election to the Erode East Assembly constituency on February 5 is likely to see the DMK having a walkover as all the major political rivals have announced a boycott of the elections to express their protest over the DMK’s anticipated malpractices with only the Naam Tamilar Katchi of Seeman expected to remain in the fray. However, it is …

Erode (East) bypoll: With AIADMK choosing to stay away, DMK’s chances appear bright
2 months, 1 week ago

Erode (East) bypoll: With AIADMK choosing to stay away, DMK’s chances appear bright

The Hindu  

With the AIADMK, known for its traditional strong base in the western districts of Tamil Nadu, having decided to boycott the Erode Assembly byelection slated for February 5, the cards appear to be stacked in the DMK’s favour. Since the formation of Erode in 2008 following delimitation, the constituency saw seven polls, including three Lok Sabha elections and one byelection …

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

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

India TV News  

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

Tamil Nadu opposition parties boycott Erode bypoll, accuse DMK of intimidation
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu opposition parties boycott Erode bypoll, accuse DMK of intimidation

India Today  

The trend of boycotting bypolls in Tamil Nadu continues as two opposition parties, AIADMK and DMDK, announced on Saturday their decision to skip the upcoming Erode East byelection, scheduled for February 5, alleging intimidation by Chief Minister MK Stalin-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami was the first to declare the boycott, followed by DMDK General Secretary …

AIADMK district secretaries to meet on January 11
2 months, 2 weeks ago

AIADMK district secretaries to meet on January 11

The Hindu  

With the Election Commission deciding to hold by-election to the Erode assembly constituency next month, the AIADMK’s district units’ secretaries are going to meet on January 11 at their party headquarters here. The release did not mention the purpose for the scheduled meeting, even though it was issued to the media a few hours after the EC’s announcement Since the …

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

AIADMK will form strong alliance for 2026 state polls as expected: Party chief EPS
3 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kanimozhi on DMK’s prospects

The Hindu  

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

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

NTK turmoil, DMK luring renegades

New Indian Express  

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

All sections are dissatisfied in DMK regime, say AIADMK leaders
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

OPINION | “Right if we win, Wrong if we lose!”
3 months, 3 weeks ago

OPINION | “Right if we win, Wrong if we lose!”

India TV News  

Maha Vikas Aghadi parties are not ready to accept the recent electoral mandate in Maharashtra. NCP founder Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray met all defeated candidates on Wednesday and instructed them to file election petitions for matching EVM results with those of VVPATs. Probably Congress leaders forgot that in June, 2019, BJP had won all 7 Lok …

BJP keeps its doors open for AIADMK
4 months 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
4 months, 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 …

NTK will contest 26 polls independently, affirms Seeman
4 months, 1 week ago

NTK will contest 26 polls independently, affirms Seeman

New Indian Express  

TENKASI: Naam Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator Seeman reaffirmed on Wednesday that his party would contest the 2026 Assembly election independently. Addressing a press conference here on Wednesday, he said the candidate list would be publicly announced once the party symbol is finalised. Seeman also criticised the Dravidian parties for introducing 'anti-people' projects such as the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project and …

AIADMK will not have any alliance with BJP: Jayakumar
4 months, 2 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 …

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

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

AIADMK holds meet to discuss TN poll strategy
4 months, 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 …

Don’t have time to answer ‘newbies’ who desire DMK’s destruction, says MK Stalin
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Don’t have time to answer ‘newbies’ who desire DMK’s destruction, says MK Stalin

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Days, after Thamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam chief Vijay launched a broadside against the DMK at his party’s first state conference, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday, took a veiled dig at him, saying that he doesn’t want to waste his time by responding to those ‘newbies’ who want DMK to be destroyed. I wish to convey this to them: Please …

Disqualification of DMK Nominee: A Historical Tale of Age and Politics
5 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
5 months, 1 week 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
6 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 …

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