Kanimozhi leads DMK’s aim to wipe out AIADMK-BJP alliance in TN: Latest trends
5 years, 10 months ago

Kanimozhi leads DMK’s aim to wipe out AIADMK-BJP alliance in TN: Latest trends

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: Kanimozhi, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is leading with a margin of 35,245 votes as she has so far polled 57,641 votes against Tamilisai Soundararajan of the Bharatiya Janata Party, who had so far polled in 19,480 votes at 10.36 am in the port city of Thoothukkudi, about 600 kilometres from Chennai in Tamil Nadu. P. Chidambaram, son of former union finance minister P. Chidambaram and the Congress candidate from Sivagang, was leading with 29,718 votes against H. Raja of the BJP, who had so far polled in 11795 votes. The DMK had allied with the Congress and seven other parties while the BJP has allied with the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam to get a foothold in the southern state where the saffron party has little or no presence at all. A.Raja of the DMK, one of the main accused in the 2G spectrum scam that led to the collapse of the United Progressive Alliance government in 2014, was leading with 99,421 votes in Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu against Thiyagarajan.

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Political remarriage of AIADMK-BJP on the cards but relationship status remains complicated
18 hours, 43 minutes ago

Political remarriage of AIADMK-BJP on the cards but relationship status remains complicated

India Today  

Marriages, they say, are made in heaven. Edappadi Palaniswami, the AIADMK boss, met Home Minister Amit Shah ostensibly to discuss the law and order situation in Tamil Nadu. The 2024 Lok Sabha elections saw the AIADMK and the NDA contesting separately, only to see the split in the anti-DMK vote helping the MK Stalin-led alliance sweep all 39 seats in …

A political gambit: On the AIADMK and the BJP-NDA
1 day 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
1 day, 8 hours 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 …

After meeting Shah, EPS says alliance will be decided closer to 2026 elections
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1 day, 9 hours ago

After meeting Shah, EPS says alliance will be decided closer to 2026 elections

Hindustan Times  

CHENNAI: A decision on forging an alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu will be taken closer to the 2026 assembly elections, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, or EPS, said on Wednesday, a day after he met Union home minister Amit Shah late on Tuesday. All India Anna Dravida …

EPS Meets Amit Shah, Seeks Probe into TN Liquor Scam, Dismisses BJP Alliance Rumours
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1 day, 10 hours 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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1 day, 12 hours 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, 15 hours 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 …

AIADMK leader, Amit Shah meet: Patch-up with BJP ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu polls?
2 days, 18 hours ago

AIADMK leader, Amit Shah meet: Patch-up with BJP ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu polls?

India Today  

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Tuesday, sparking speculation about a possible revival of ties between the BJP and AIADMK ahead of the Tamil Nadu state elections in 2026. Earlier in the day, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin also hinted that the opposition leader travelled to Delhi to meet senior …

BJP leader accuses DMK of suppressing protests, detaining leaders amid TASMAC row
1 week, 1 day ago

BJP leader accuses DMK of suppressing protests, detaining leaders amid TASMAC row

Hindustan Times  

BJP Mahila Morcha National President Vanathi Srinivasan on Tuesday accused the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu of restricting political protests and detaining opposition leaders even before scheduled demonstrations. Police personnel detained BJP supporters during their protest over an alleged TASMAC liquor scam Speaking to reporters, Srinivasan alleged that the DMK government had been systematically denying permission for political agitations, …

DMK Ministers take joy in belittling north Indians: BJP leader Annamalai
1 week, 2 days ago

DMK Ministers take joy in belittling north Indians: BJP leader Annamalai

The Hindu  

BJP state president K. Annamalai on Tuesday alleged that the DMK Ministers take great joy in “belittling our brothers and sisters from Northern India, often forgetting our Tamil values and culture.” Sharing a video of Tamil Nadu Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises T.M. Anbarasan saying, “Those who studied Hindi are rearing cattle, selling pani puri and involved in …

No-confidence motion against Tamil Nadu speaker by AIADMK defeated
1 week, 2 days ago

No-confidence motion against Tamil Nadu speaker by AIADMK defeated

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu’s principal opposition AIADMK’s no-confidence motion on Monday seeking to remove assembly speaker M Appavu was defeated, with 154 MLAs from the ruling DMK and its allies including the Congress against it in a voice vote. The AIADMK had moved the resolution charging that the speaker is biased and “acting like a DMK worker” inside the House and wanted …

AIADMK's no-confidence motion against Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker fails
1 week, 3 days ago

AIADMK's no-confidence motion against Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker fails

Deccan Chronicle  

A no confidence motion filed against Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker M Appavu by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazghagam failed on Monday.Deputy Speaker Pichandy announced that the resolution on no-confidence motion against Speaker Appavu brought by AIADMK today failed through the voice vote. 62 members supported the resolution and 154 members opposed the AIADMK resolution.AIADMK moved the resolution stating …

DMK Slams Pawan Kalyan Over Hindi Language Row, Calls Him ‘Uninformed’ On State Politics
1 week, 5 days ago

DMK Slams Pawan Kalyan Over Hindi Language Row, Calls Him ‘Uninformed’ On State Politics

ABP News  

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has hit back at Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan over his remarks on the Hindi language row in Tamil Nadu, accusing him of hypocrisy and ignorance about the state's political history. DMK leader TKS Elangovan dismissed Kalyan’s comments, stating that Tamil Nadu has opposed Hindi imposition since 1938 and follows a two-language formula based …

Tamil Nadu: BJP accuses DMK govt of ₹1,000-cr ‘liquor scam’ – ‘MK Stalin distracting public’
1 week, 6 days ago

Tamil Nadu: BJP accuses DMK govt of ₹1,000-cr ‘liquor scam’ – ‘MK Stalin distracting public’

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has accused Chief Minister MK Stalin-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government in Tamil Nadu of spreading ‘baseless’ rumours about the three-language policy and delimitation to divert attention from the Enforcement Directorate raids on Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited and liquor-supplying companies. "Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is spreading baseless rumours about the three-language policy, NEP, …

BJP, AIADMK walkout in Tamil Nadu assembly over rupee symbol move, liquor scam
1 week, 6 days ago

BJP, AIADMK walkout in Tamil Nadu assembly over rupee symbol move, liquor scam

India Today  

The BJP and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam staged a walkout from the Tamil Nadu Assembly during the state Budget 2025-26 presentation, protesting against the DMK government’s move to replace the rupee symbol and alleged corruption in Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited. ANNAMALAI CALLS BUDGET EYEWASH BJP state president K Annamalai slammed the budget, calling it an …

BJP's Own Goal: Dharmendra Pradhan Fuels 'Tamil Pride' Flame, DMK Reaps Warmth
2 weeks, 1 day ago

BJP's Own Goal: Dharmendra Pradhan Fuels 'Tamil Pride' Flame, DMK Reaps Warmth

The Quint  

From just a little over three percent in 2019, the BJP improved its vote share in TN to over 11 percent in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. BJP's TN strategy hinges on making incremental gains without inviting Dravidian political blowback from the DMK. This can also be gauged from the party's uncharacteristic lack of retaliation to “Go Back Modi” slogans …

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 …

DMK MPs to raise delimitation issue in Parliament, reach out to leaders of seven states
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

DMK MPs to raise delimitation issue in Parliament, reach out to leaders of seven states

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: In a consultative meeting held under the chairmanship of DMK president and Chief Minister MK Stalin, party MPs have resolved to draw attention to the alleged delimitation issue in the Parliament. The MPs will also coordinate with the political leaders of seven states which stand to be affected by the alleged delimitation and bring them together in the fight …

Delimitation row: DMK MPs resolve to raise matter in Parliament, will coordinate with other parties
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Delimitation row: DMK MPs resolve to raise matter in Parliament, will coordinate with other parties

India TV News  

Delimitation row: DMK MPs resolve to raise matter in Parliament, will coordinate with other parties Delimitation row: This meeting resolves to support CM MK Stalin in all his efforts in this issue and take it up in the Parliament and ensure Tamil Nadu does not lose a single Lok Sabha seat. Delimitation row: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Member of Parliaments on …

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 …

Annamalai's swipe at AIADMK: Parties that rejected BJP now seek alliances
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Annamalai's swipe at AIADMK: Parties that rejected BJP now seek alliances

India Today  

Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai, on Friday, claimed that his party’s growing influence made it a sought-after ally ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections in the state. His comments followed Palaniswami’s recent remarks in Salem, where he said AIADMK’s only enemy was the ruling DMK and urged people to “wait for six months” when asked about a possible BJP …

AIADMK expels former MLA KS Vijayakumar for supporting BJP’s three-language policy campaign
2 weeks, 6 days ago

AIADMK expels former MLA KS Vijayakumar for supporting BJP’s three-language policy campaign

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Friday expelled former MLA KS Vijayakumar, who represented Gummidipoondi Assembly constituency from 2006 to 11, for acting against the party’s objectives and ideology. While the letter issued by EPS in this regard did not mention any specific reason, his expulsion came after he signed the signature campaign launched on Wednesday by the …

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

DMK is our only enemy, says Palaniswami
3 weeks, 2 days ago

DMK is our only enemy, says Palaniswami

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami said here on Tuesday that the DMK was the only enemy of his party. On reports that the AIADMK was holding talks with the BJP for an alliance in the 2026 Assembly election, he said his party was ready to defeat the DMK, and this was its primary aim. We released the election manifesto …

Tamil Nadu Today | EPS hints at alliance with BJP again
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Tamil Nadu Today | EPS hints at alliance with BJP again

The Hindu  

AIADMK to forge alliance with BJP again? Replying to a comment on giving a Rajya Sabha seat to DMDK as promised by AIADMK during the 2024 parliamentary elections, Mr. Palaniswami denied it 2. has Hindi teaching institution, why north India does not have institution to teach Dravidian languages: CM Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Further, when Hindi-teaching …

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 …

Not ‘Dravidian’, it is Stalin model of governance: EPS
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Not ‘Dravidian’, it is Stalin model of governance: EPS

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: The DMK government follows the ‘Stalin model of governance’ and not the Dravidian model as claimed, said AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday. Addressing a public gathering at Periyakulam in Theni district, EPS said, “Several parties have ruled Tamil Nadu throughout these years, but the debt burden was Rs 5.18 lakh crore. However, with four years of …

DMK to show off unity in alliance
1 month ago

DMK to show off unity in alliance

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: A felicitation for Chief Minister M K Stalin has been organised on Friday, on the eve of his 72rd birthday, with leaders of 23 alliance parties, including Makkal Needi Maiyam founder Kamal Haasan and Mukkulathor Puli Padai founder Karunas, offering their greetings on stage and expressing their support to the DMK’s latest stand on issues like the Union Government’s …

Actor-politician Vijay mocks DMK, Centre over 3-language NEP row: ‘Like LKG-UKG kids’
1 month ago

Actor-politician Vijay mocks DMK, Centre over 3-language NEP row: ‘Like LKG-UKG kids’

Hindustan Times  

Actor-politician Vijay, at his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's first anniversary celebrations, took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government and Tamil Nadu's DMK government for fighting like "LKG, UKG kids" over the three-language policy and education funds for the state. Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin, his deputy Udhayanidhi Stalin and DMK leaders have sternly opposed this language …

Tamil Nadu language row turns sour for BJP, actor Ranjana Natchiyaar leaves party to join Vijay’s TVK
1 month ago

Tamil Nadu language row turns sour for BJP, actor Ranjana Natchiyaar leaves party to join Vijay’s TVK

Live Mint  

Actor-turned-politician Ranjana Natchiyaar, on Tuesday, February 25, resigned as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party over the ‘Hindi imposition’ allegations against the Central government. Ranjana Natchiyaar said she had no place in a party which “disregards Tamil identity.” The DMK in Tamil Nadu has accused the Centre of imposing Hindi on the state through the three-language formula in the …

Tamil Nadu won't lose a single seat: Amit Shah rejects Stalin's delimitation charge
1 month ago

Tamil Nadu won't lose a single seat: Amit Shah rejects Stalin's delimitation charge

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has dismissed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's claim that the state would lose eight Lok Sabha seats if delimitation is carried out based on the population census. "As the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, I bring to everyone's attention that the Lok Sabha delimitation exercise based on the 2026 Census is extremely dangerous. Earlier, …

AIADMK chief says raids on party leader's properties foul play by DMK
1 month ago

AIADMK chief says raids on party leader's properties foul play by DMK

India Today  

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption conducted raids at properties linked to AIADMK MLA Amman Arjunan, who represents the Coimbatore North constituency in Tamil Nadu. Reacting strongly to the development, Leader of Opposition and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami accused the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam of political vendetta, claiming the probe was an attempt to divert attention from the …

AIADMK is an unshakable force, will return to power in 2026: Sengottaiyan
1 month ago

AIADMK is an unshakable force, will return to power in 2026: Sengottaiyan

The Hindu  

Former AIADMK minister and incumbent Gobichettipalayam MLA K.A. Sengottaiyan said the party was an “unshakable force” and would deliver exemplary governance after winning the 2026 Assembly election in the State. In a brief interaction with mediapersons in Gobichettipalayam on Monday, after distributing sweets to the public on the occasion of former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa’s 77th birthday, he said the …

Palaniswami, Dhinakaran hit out at DMK govt. and ‘traitors’ on the eve of Jayalalithaa’s birth anniversary
1 month ago

Palaniswami, Dhinakaran hit out at DMK govt. and ‘traitors’ on the eve of Jayalalithaa’s birth anniversary

The Hindu  

On the eve of the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami and AMMK founder T.T.V. Referring to the erstwhile Congress-led UPA government at the Centre, of which the DMK was a constituent, Mr. Palaniswami said it continued to act against the then Jayalalithaa government in Tamil Nadu, pushing it towards a “financial crisis”. …

’We will register a landslide victory in all 10 seats in Madurai district...” says Minister Moorthy at party workers’ meeting
1 month ago

’We will register a landslide victory in all 10 seats in Madurai district...” says Minister Moorthy at party workers’ meeting

The Hindu  

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam will register a landslide victory in all the 10 Assembly segments in Madurai district in the ensuing elections next year, according to Minister and DMK Madurai district secretary P. Moorthy. Speaking at the party workers’ meeting held in Madurai West Assembly segment on Sunday, he admitted that for over two decades, only the political opponents had …

DMK’s student wing to protest till Central funds due to T.N. are released
1 month ago

DMK’s student wing to protest till Central funds due to T.N. are released

The Hindu  

A meeting of the DMK’s student wing on Friday resolved to stage continuous protests against the BJP-led Union government until funds due to Tamil Nadu, under various schemes and education programmes, were released. One of the resolutions adopted in the meeting held at DMK’s head office in Chennai demanded that Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan “tender an unconditional apology …

People of Tamil Nadu will dethrone DMK govt. soon: Annamalai
1 month ago

People of Tamil Nadu will dethrone DMK govt. soon: Annamalai

The Hindu  

Amid escalating war of words between Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and BJP State president K. Annamalai, the latter on Friday said the people of the State would “dethrone” the DMK government soon. “For high handedness of one family, having a tainted cabinet, being an epicentre of corruption, turning a blind eye to lawlessness, turning Tamil Nadu into …

O. Panneerselvam empathises with senior AIADMK leader K.A. Sengottaiyan’s predicament
1 month, 1 week ago

O. Panneerselvam empathises with senior AIADMK leader K.A. Sengottaiyan’s predicament

The Hindu  

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam on Thursday said he understood full well the emotional turmoil senior AIADMK leader K.A. Describing Mr. Sengottaiyan as an able administrator, citing his previous association, Mr. Panneerselvam said the former was a leader for whom the party was of prime importance rather than likes and dislikes. When asked about the purported ‘Get Out …

DMK hopes to contest in 20 seats in 2026 Assembly election, says party convenor R. Siva
1 month, 1 week ago

DMK hopes to contest in 20 seats in 2026 Assembly election, says party convenor R. Siva

The Hindu  

The Puducherry unit of DMK is hoping to contest 20 seats as part of an alliance in the 2026 Assembly election if allowed by the party’s central leadership in Tamil Nadu, DMK convenor and Leader of Opposition R. Siva has said. Addressing a State executive committee meeting of the party, Mr. Siva also hinted at fielding candidates in all 30 …

New DMK functionaries face a daunting task ahead
1 month, 1 week ago

New DMK functionaries face a daunting task ahead

New Indian Express  

ERODE/TIRUPPUR: Considering the 2026 Assembly elections, the DMK effected some changes in its Erode and Tiruppur districts recently. N Dinesh Kumar has been appointed as in-charge of Tiruppur North District and Thoppu ND Venkatachalam has been appointed as in-charge of Erode Central District. The changes have been made after Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin, who recently visited Erode, …

Some friends in Tamil Nadu are doing politics, says Dharmendra Pradhan as DMK hits out over ‘Hindi imposition’
1 month, 1 week ago

Some friends in Tamil Nadu are doing politics, says Dharmendra Pradhan as DMK hits out over ‘Hindi imposition’

The Hindu  

Following the allegations of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government of language imposition and funds not been released for the implementation of the National Education Policy in Tamil Nadu, Union Education Minister Dharmendra said that the Central government is committed to implementing National Education Policy. Earlier Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday hit out at …

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 …

AIADMK’s views on prominent issues have always been independent: EPS
1 month, 1 week ago

AIADMK’s views on prominent issues have always been independent: EPS

The Hindu  

Leader of Opposition and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Sunday said the Centre should release pending dues under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act to the State government, as many women workers have not received their salaries under the scheme. Addressing a zonal conference for young party cadres from 10 districts in Vellore, Mr. Palaniswami said, …

AIADMK would strongly oppose imposition of Hindi in any form: Former Minister D. Jayakumar
1 month, 1 week ago

AIADMK would strongly oppose imposition of Hindi in any form: Former Minister D. Jayakumar

The Hindu  

“The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam would strongly oppose the imposition of Hindi, even if it assumed the form of the National Education Policy,” senior party leader and former Minister D. Jayakumar said on Sunday. He contended students of Tamil Nadu were being affected by the “political game.” “The AIADMK would strongly oppose the imposition of Hindi in any …

Recent changes in DMK are an effort to effect reforms: Stalin
1 month, 1 week ago

Recent changes in DMK are an effort to effect reforms: Stalin

The Hindu  

DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday justified the creation of new party district units and fresh appointments to certain posts, while dropping some others. They are an effort to “effect reforms” and “not to remove weeds” from the party. Mr. Stalin urged the cadre to ensure victory against those who have an “unannounced alliance” and …

Minorities will vote against DMK, says Annamalai
1 month, 1 week ago

Minorities will vote against DMK, says Annamalai

The Hindu  

Members of the minority communities in Tamil Nadu will vote against the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in the Assembly elections next year, claimed Annamalai, State president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, in Coimbatore on Friday. Mr. Annamalai, joined by Tejasvi Surya, president of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, and Vanathi Srinivasan, who heads BJP’s women’s wing, paid homage to those who …

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 …

DMK reshuffles district secretaries ahead of assembly elections
1 month, 1 week ago

DMK reshuffles district secretaries ahead of assembly elections

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The DMK has rejigged a few district secretaries ahead of the assembly elections by appointing new district in-charges and by reallocating constituencies. Former minister Thoppu N D Venkatachalam has been appointed as in charge for Erode Central district that includes two assembly constituencies of Bhavani and Perundurai. Former minister K S Masthan, who was stripped of both the ministerial …

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 …

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