Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Asks DMK Cadre to Work Hard, Unitedly
1 year, 4 months ago

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Asks DMK Cadre to Work Hard, Unitedly

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Chief Minister M K Stalin called upon his cadre to put up a united hard work for the success of the DMK in the coming Lok Sabha elections as the party had the responsibility of ushering in a new dawn in the whole country, which alone would get adequate funds for the State and also help chase the communal darkness away. Apart from winning the State Assembly by retaining the tie-up with the alliance partner, the DMK also triumphed in the local body elections that followed, thus providing the nation a formula for electoral success. The coalition alone would usher in a new dawn for the nation in 2024, he said, adding that to achieve that DMK total success in the State was essential. Acknowledging the hard work of the DMK cadre in ensuring the party’s victory in the 2021 State elections, Stalin called on them to put up the same hard work and remain united for repeating the same success in 2024 elections.

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DMK holds demonstrations against Governor Ravi in Tirunelveli
3 days, 21 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 …

VCK’s Status as a Formidable Dalit Outfil Faces Challenges amid Complex Coalition Politics and Caste Dynamics in Tamil Nadu
2 weeks ago

VCK’s Status as a Formidable Dalit Outfil Faces Challenges amid Complex Coalition Politics and Caste Dynamics in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 27, 2024 20:39 IST - 8 MINS READ Less than a year ago, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi was a well-knit, cadre-based, and ideology-centric Dalit outfit in Tamil Nadu. After a quarter century of experimental politics, including a third front called Makkal Nala Kootani in 2016, minus the two Dravidian parties, the party redefined its political priorities to …

Our alliance will win over 200 seats in 2026: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Our alliance will win over 200 seats in 2026: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin

Deccan Chronicle  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam President MK Stalin exuded confidence ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, and said the party will form government in the state for the seventh time, this time with the alliance securing 200 seats.Addressing party workers in the Kancheepuram Constituency today, CM Stalin emphasized the DMK's commitment to public welfare over the past …

DMK executive panel condemns Union Minister Amit Shah; slams BJP for bid to 'divert attention'
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2 weeks, 6 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, 6 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
3 weeks 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 …

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

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% …

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 …

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 …

Rumblings in DMK alliance continue
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rumblings in DMK alliance continue

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The continuation of the VCK in the DMK-led alliance in the State came under a cloud of doubt once again on Thursday as its founder president Thol Thirumavalavan, who has been refusing to refrain the party’s deputy general secretary Aadhav Arjuna from persistently asserting the party’s right for share in power, did not rule out a tie-up with the …

Push Sri Lanka for release of fishermen: Stalin urges Centre
1 month, 3 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 …

DMK attacks Union Govt for neglecting Tamil
1 month, 3 weeks ago

DMK attacks Union Govt for neglecting Tamil

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Launching a scathing attack on the Union Government for neglecting Tamil and other regional languages but promoting Hindi by celebrating ‘Hindi Week’ and ‘Hindi Month,’ the DMK accused the BJP government of cutting down on the allocation of funds for disaster management to States ruled by other parties and reducing the financial support for the NREGA scheme that guaranteed …

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 …

Tamil Nadu politics: Next generation and the marathon for power
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu politics: Next generation and the marathon for power

Hindustan Times  

Is Tamil Nadu politics moving into a phase of transition with the entry of the generation next in the forefront? Tamil Nadu politics: Next generation and the marathon for power There are yet important and influential leaders with age and experience on their side who need to be acknowledged and reckoned such as Kanimozhi of the DMK and Thol Thirumavalavan …

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 …

T.N. will have a coalition govt. after 2026 poll: Anbumani
2 months ago

T.N. will have a coalition govt. after 2026 poll: Anbumani

The Hindu  

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Thursday said Tamil Nadu would have a coalition government after the 2026 Assembly election. He told mediapersons here that the upcoming election in the State would end the “monopoly of the two Dravidian parties in forming the government on their own.” Instead, other parties with a considerable vote share would play a key role 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 …

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, 1 week 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, …

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, 3 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 …

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, 2 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 …

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 …

Tamil Nadu Ruling Coalition Boycotts Governor’s R-Day Tea Party
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Ruling Coalition Boycotts Governor’s R-Day Tea Party

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The entire ruling coalition in Tamil Nadu will give a miss to the tea party hosted by Governor R N Ravi at the Raj Bhavan on the occasion of Independence Day with the DMK, too, announcing its decision to boycott the event joining hands with the rest of its allies. The DMK’s allies, the Congress, the CPI, the CPM, …

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, …

AIADMK’s Existential Crisis: Can it Rise From The Ashes?
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

5 facts about Udhayanidhi Stalin who is likely to be Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister
5 months, 3 weeks ago

5 facts about Udhayanidhi Stalin who is likely to be Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister

Hindustan Times  

The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam or DMK government in Tamil Nadu is likely to elevate sports minister Udhayanidhi Stalin to deputy chief minister. DMK party cadres and leaders want the Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin's son to become the deputy chief minister, a move which will be a “huge advantage” for the party in the 2026 assembly elections, …

Social justice and 75 DMK years of Tamil Nadu
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Social justice and 75 DMK years of Tamil Nadu

Hindustan Times  

At the public function marking the launch of Dravida Munnetra Kazhakam on the evening of September 18, 1949, at Robinson Park in Royapuram, Chennai, there were approximately twenty-six speakers on the dais to address the gathering of several thousand people. According to books on the DMK's birth and evolution, 75 years ago, the young leaders who convened the meeting in …

Udhayanidhi Stalin elevation as MK Stalin's deputy on cards? DMK leader drops hint
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Udhayanidhi Stalin elevation as MK Stalin's deputy on cards? DMK leader drops hint

Hindustan Times  

A DMK leader has called for the elevation of Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin's son, Udhayanidhi Stalin, to the position of the deputy chief minister of the state. Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin DMK Organising Secretary R S Bharathi said the party's workers and leaders want Udhayanidhi's elevation. The remark comes amid speculation that Udhayanidhi Stalin will be elevated …

'Son' Rise in DMK? Udhayanidhi Stalin Likely to Be Elevated, Become Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Soon
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Son' Rise in DMK? Udhayanidhi Stalin Likely to Be Elevated, Become Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Soon

News 18  

The Tamil Nadu sports minister and son of chief minister MK Stalin, Udhayanidhi Stalin, is likely to become deputy CM in the first week of August as per senior leaders from the DMK. Chief minister MK Stalin will be leaving for the United States on August 22 and another senior leader confirmed that Udhayanidhi will be elevated before the CM …

BJP's losing streak will continue unless it respects state's sentiment: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin after by-election results
5 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP's losing streak will continue unless it respects state's sentiment: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin after by-election results

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: As DMK candidate Anniyur Siva is poised for a thumping victory in the Vikravandi assembly by-election in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister MK Stalin said that the people of the state saw DMK as a party that brings development to the state. Pointing out that the Opposition INDIA alliance is leading in 11 out of 13 assembly constituencies across the …

On a winning streak: Ruling DMK retains Vikravandi seat
5 months, 4 weeks ago

On a winning streak: Ruling DMK retains Vikravandi seat

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The ruling DMK on Saturday emerged victorious in the bypoll to the Vikravandi Assembly constituency by defeating his nearest rival C Anbumani of the Paatali Makkal Katchi by a margin of 67,757 votes. With ADMK and DMDK boycotting the bypoll, the fight was largely between DMK's Anniyur Siva and Anbumani. By retaining the Vikravandi seat, the ruling DMK has …

Documenting and analysing 75 years of the DMK
6 months, 1 week ago

Documenting and analysing 75 years of the DMK

The Hindu  

On September 17, 1949, a group of young Tamil men, led by their leader C.N. As the party is set to complete 75 years in the political scape, biographer R. Kannan in his latest work ‘The DMK Years: Ascent, Descent, Survival’ attempts to provide an objective account to look into the political mobilisation of the DMK, the major splits, including …

INTERVIEW | ‘After polls, BJP’s growth in Tamil Nadu will only be upwards’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

INTERVIEW | ‘After polls, BJP’s growth in Tamil Nadu will only be upwards’

New Indian Express  

You can’t call him a greenhorn politician nor will he allow you to write off his party’s setback in his state in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections. “While the BJP did not win a single seat in Tamil Nadu the NDA alliance garnered an 18.2% vote share and the BJP had an individual vote share of 11.2%. In 78 …

INDIA bloc is a conglomerate of opportunists and dynasts: Annamalai
6 months, 3 weeks ago

INDIA bloc is a conglomerate of opportunists and dynasts: Annamalai

The Hindu  

BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai on Sunday described the INDIA bloc as a “conglomerate of opportunists, dynasts, and corrupt” who, despite fighting an election together, did not cross the number of seats that the BJP won independently. Mr. Stalin is currently living in that city through this ‘moral victory’,” Mr. Annamalai posted on X. He further said that Prime …

In MK Stalin's dig at PM at victory rally, mention of sweet box by Rahul Gandhi
6 months, 3 weeks ago

In MK Stalin's dig at PM at victory rally, mention of sweet box by Rahul Gandhi

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin on Saturday addressed a victory rally in Coimbatore to thank the voters, days after securing victory in the Lok Sabha polls. Speaking on the occasion, MK Stalin said that with just one sweet box, Rahul Gandhi broke the image which Prime Minister Narendra Modi tried to build through his eight trips …

State of play, Tamil Nadu: Counting on foes who are friends
6 months, 4 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Kanimozhi Becomes DMK Parliamentary Party Leader, Replaces TR Baalu
7 months ago

Kanimozhi Becomes DMK Parliamentary Party Leader, Replaces TR Baalu

ABP News  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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