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

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 …

Tamil Nadu State Minister Alliance Stalin Dmk Mk Stalin

15 hours, 6 minutes ago

Betrayal has been watchword of Palaniswami’s political career: MK Stalin

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: Lashing out at AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on many counts, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday called the former a coward who failed to condemn the BJP-led union government in the tungsten mining issue and also failed to raised his voice against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for belittling revolutionary leader BR Ambedkar. Stalin also charged that …

Bjp Stalin Dmk Palaniswami

1 day, 6 hours ago

Amit Shah’s remarks on Ambedkar caused lasting shame on Parliamentary democracy: DMK

The Hindu

The high-level executive committee of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Sunday said the “insulting and distasteful attack” on Dr. Ambedkar in the Parliament by Home Minister Amit Shah had caused a lasting shame for the Parliamentary democracy by the Bharatiya Janata Party government. Amit Shah’s comments on Ambedkar: Congress demands HM’s resignation; INDIA bloc MPs protest in Parliament premises Another …

Tamil Nadu Resolution Shah Bjp Centre Parliament Dmk

1 day, 15 hours ago

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

New Indian Express

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

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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 …

Bjp Dmk Shah Slams

1 day, 23 hours ago

One more MLA submits notice for moving no-confidence motion against Speaker in Puducherry

The Hindu

With one more Independent legislator submitting a notice for moving a no-confidence motion against Speaker R. Selvam, the political scenario in the Union Territory is turning volatile once again. After Independent legislator Nehru alias Kuppusamy, a supporter of Chief Minister N. Rangasamy’s All India N. R Congress in the ruling National Democratic Alliance bloc in the Puducherry Assembly submitted notice …

Assembly Political Congress Speaker House Notice Mla

1 day, 23 hours 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 …

Tamil Nadu State Stalin Parliament Dmk

2 days, 1 hour ago

JUST SPAMMING | Will the prodigal son return to the BJP fold?

Deccan Chronicle

The return of BJP State president K Annamalai from a sabbatical in the UK has not made much of a difference to the political tamasha in Tamil Nadu. Though sections of leaders in both parties resented the snapping of ties as they felt that together they would have given a tougher fight to the DMK, the AIADMK or BJP never …

Tamil Nadu Parties Party Bjp Alliance Nda His Party

2 days, 9 hours ago

Tamil Nadu BJP Chief Annamalai, Others Detained During Protest Over Funeral Of Coimbatore Blast Mastermind

ABP News

Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai and several other party leaders were detained by the police on Friday while staging a protest against the funeral procession of SA Basha, the mastermind behind the 1998 Coimbatore serial bomb blasts. Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai said, "We condemn the cowardly act of the DMK Government for arresting the leaders & cadres …

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4 days, 15 hours ago

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

India Today

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

Tamil Nadu Tamil Protest Shah Dmk Ambedkar

4 days, 15 hours ago

Annamalai alleges role of state, DMK in Vijay-Trisha airport visuals leak

India Today

Tamil Nadu BJP state president K Annamalai accused state intelligence of taking pictures of actor-politician Vijay and actress Trisha at Chennai airport and giving them to DMK IT wing. The state BJP chief said the private video of Vijay and Trisha undergoing a private security check at Chennai airport was taken by the state intelligence without them knowing. Recently, videos …

State Private Vijay Dmk Trisha Annamalai

4 days, 15 hours ago

Udhayanidhi Stalin calls himself 'proud Christian' who also represents all faiths

India Today

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin reaffirmed his commitment to religious harmony, declaring himself a “proud Christian” while emphasising inclusivity across all faiths. The Deputy Chief Minister took aim at those who use religion for political gain, accusing them of spreading hatred and divisiveness. AIADMK couldn’t support a resolution seeking the removal of a judge who went against the …

Bjp Christian Muslim Dmk Minister Udhayanidhi

5 days, 8 hours ago

BJP’s Annamalai Accuses Kerala of Dumping Waste in TN Border Districts

Deccan Chronicle

Annamalai warned that if Kerala continues this practice, he would arrange for the waste to be sent back to the state. He accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin of compromising the state's interests, including on issues like Cauvery water, to favor political allies. "The DMK government has allowed border districts to be turned into garbage dumping yards for …

Tamil Nadu Kerala Districts Tamil Waste Nadu Dmk

5 days, 15 hours 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 …

Politics Tamil Nadu Political Party Tamil Udhayanidhi Tvk

5 days, 23 hours 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 …

Congress Election Bjp Candidate Tvk Vijay Seat

6 days ago

AIADMK-DMK Spat Turns Acrimonious, Personal

Deccan Chronicle

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

State Bjp Minister Dmk Aiadmk Velumani Nehru

6 days, 15 hours ago

'One Nation One Election' unconstitutional, undermines states: DMK leader Elangovan

India Today

DMK Organisational Secretary TKS Elangovan on Tuesday criticised the central government’s proposal of “One Nation One Election”, claiming it is unconstitutional and will strip states of their powers. Responding to the Centre’s justification that ‘One Nation One Election’ would reduce expenses and manpower associated with frequent elections, Elangovan said, “Elections are the backbone of democracy.” He cited past instances of …

India Elections Constitution Election Nation Stalin State Assemblies

6 days, 15 hours ago

One Nation One Election bills in Lok Sabha: Who's supporting, who's opposing?

India Today

Bills to enable One Nation One Election, which were tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, have become the latest flashpoint between the BJP and its allies and the INDIA bloc. Trinamool Congress The Trinamool Congress, another party that has recently had fraught relations with the Congress, said the party would oppose the One Nation One Election bill "tooth and …

India Constitution Congress Election Samajwadi Party Party Shiv Sena

6 days, 15 hours ago

One Nation, One Election Bill introduced in Lok Sabha after voting, to be sent to JPC

India TV News

The Constitutional Amendment Bill regarding the simultaneous elections was introduced in the Lok Sabha after the first-ever e-voting in the Parliament. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal laid down two bills regarding the One Nation, One Elections - a Constitutional Amendment Bill and an Ordinary Bill- which followed a fierce debate. Parties who opposed Bill A total of 15 parties …

Constitution Congress Election Parties Shiv Sena Lok Sabha Dmk

1 week ago

AIADMK slams Centre for naming laws in Hindi, calls it indirect language imposition

India Today

Tamil Nadu’s main Opposition party, the AIADMK, on Sunday accused the central government of indirectly imposing Hindi by naming laws in Hindi and Sanskrit. In its executive committee and general council meeting held in Chennai, the party passed a resolution condemning the Centre’s practice of renaming laws, urging that they be named in English instead. AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami, …

Tamil Nadu English Resolution Party Hindi Centre Dmk

1 week ago

Aadhav Arjuna who equated ally DMK with monarchy quits VCK party

India Today

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi deputy general secretary Aadhav Arjuna, who previously commented that the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu, resigned from the party on Sunday evening. “I don’t have any difference of opinion with the ideology of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi,” he wrote, adding “The thoughts that stemmed out of me due to valid anger over the welfare of the …

Party Vck Dmk Aadhav Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi

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 …

Elections Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Party Bjp Alliance

1 week ago

A minefield of controversies

The Hindu

The Union government’s move to grant tungsten mining rights to Hindustan Zinc Limited, a Vedanta Group company, near a biodiversity heritage site in Madurai has kicked up a political row in Tamil Nadu. The Chief Minister said that the Tamil Nadu government in October 2023 had raised concerns about the auctioning of mining rights of critical and strategic minerals, but …

Tamil Nadu Mining Union Coal State Madurai Minister

1 week ago

GCC starts discussions to exempt Councillors’ Ward Ddevelopment Fund from GST

The Hindu

The Greater Chennai Corporation has started discussions pertaining to the exemption for the Councillors’ Ward Development Fund from the Goods and Services Tax during the implementation of civic infrastructure projects in the city. Councillors have complained that they are not able to implement all the projects demanded by residents as 18% of the funds allocated under the fund went towards …

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

Betrayal has been watchword of Palaniswami’s political career: MK Stalin

Amit Shah’s remarks on Ambedkar caused lasting shame on Parliamentary democracy: DMK

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

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

One more MLA submits notice for moving no-confidence motion against Speaker in Puducherry

Tamil Nadu CM applauds party MPs’ sterling performance

JUST SPAMMING | Will the prodigal son return to the BJP fold?

Tamil Nadu BJP Chief Annamalai, Others Detained During Protest Over Funeral Of Coimbatore Blast Mastermind

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

Annamalai alleges role of state, DMK in Vijay-Trisha airport visuals leak

Udhayanidhi Stalin calls himself 'proud Christian' who also represents all faiths

BJP’s Annamalai Accuses Kerala of Dumping Waste in TN Border Districts

Will exit from DMK alliance push Arjuna into budding politician Vijay's arms?

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

AIADMK-DMK Spat Turns Acrimonious, Personal

'One Nation One Election' unconstitutional, undermines states: DMK leader Elangovan

One Nation One Election bills in Lok Sabha: Who's supporting, who's opposing?

One Nation, One Election Bill introduced in Lok Sabha after voting, to be sent to JPC

AIADMK slams Centre for naming laws in Hindi, calls it indirect language imposition

Aadhav Arjuna who equated ally DMK with monarchy quits VCK party

AIADMK will form strong alliance for 2026 state polls as expected: Party chief EPS

A minefield of controversies

GCC starts discussions to exempt Councillors’ Ward Ddevelopment Fund from GST