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No one can destroy Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu: Vaiko
8 months, 1 week ago

No one can destroy Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu: Vaiko

The Hindu  

The century-old Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu cannot be destroyed, said Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam founder Vaiko. While campaigning for Congress candidate in Virudhunagar Lok Sabha seat B. Manickam Tagore at Sivakasi and Sattur on Thursday, he said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had not visited Tamil Nadu when parts of the State was ravaged by floods, was visiting …

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Vaiko urges T.N. to obtain injunction against A.P.’s check dam proposal across Palar river
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Vaiko urges T.N. to obtain injunction against A.P.’s check dam proposal across Palar river

The Hindu  

MDMK founder Vaiko on Monday, February 26, 2024, urged the Tamil Nadu government to obtain an injunction in the Supreme Court to restrain the Andhra Pradesh government from going ahead with its proposal to construct a check dam across the Palar river. In a statement, Mr. Vaiko referred to the statement by Andhra Pradesh’s Forest Minister about the proposal to …

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BJP seeking to cripple free media in India, says Vaiko
1 year, 2 months ago

BJP seeking to cripple free media in India, says Vaiko

The Hindu  

MDMK general secretary Vaiko on Wednesday charged that the arrest of Prabir Purkayastha, the founder and Editor-in-Chief of NewsClick and the raids in the houses of journalists working for the news portal was an attempt at crippling the free media in the country. In a statement in Chennai, he said the BJP government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was …

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Erode (East) bypoll | CM Stalin successfully overcame Covid second wave and financial crisis: Durai Vaiko
1 year, 10 months ago

Erode (East) bypoll | CM Stalin successfully overcame Covid second wave and financial crisis: Durai Vaiko

The Hindu  

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam organising secretary Durai Vaiko on Sunday said that Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had successfully overcome the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and the severe financial crisis that the State was facing when he assumed office 21 months ago. “Steps taken by Mr. Stalin have led to the State attracting domestic and global investments of ₹2.5 …

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MDMK presses for withdrawal of Victoria Gowri’s appointment as High Court judge
1 year, 10 months ago

MDMK presses for withdrawal of Victoria Gowri’s appointment as High Court judge

The Hindu  

MDMK headquarters secretary Durai Vaiko on Monday sought reconsideration of the decision by the Supreme Court collegium to appoint advocate Victoria Gowri as a judge of the Madras High Court, contending her appointment would not augur well for Indian democracy and plurality. When asked what was wrong in appointing Ms. Gowri, since advocates with political backgrounds had been appointed as …

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BJP government may enact a uniform civil code, says Vaiko
1 year, 11 months ago

BJP government may enact a uniform civil code, says Vaiko

The Hindu  

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary Vaiko on Sunday warned that the Union government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi might introduce a Bill for a uniform civil code soon as a private member Bill on the issue moved in the Rajya Sabha by BJP member Kirodi Lal Meena secured 63 votes, and only 23 persons voted against its introduction. …

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Karunanidhi's longtime aide Shanmuganathan passes away
3 years ago

Karunanidhi's longtime aide Shanmuganathan passes away

India Today  

Late Chief Minister and former DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi's trusted assistant and secretary K Shanmuganathan died here on Tuesday. Expressing grief, DMK president and Chief Minister M K Stalin hailed Shanmuganathan for his dedicated services as an assistant and secretary to Karunanidhi for about 50 years. Conveying his condolences to the bereaved family, Stalin described Shanmuganathan as 'Kalaignar's Nizhal ' …

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Vaiko, Who Once Opposed Dynast Politics Elevates Son in Party, Faces Criticism of Lineage Politics
3 years, 2 months ago

Vaiko, Who Once Opposed Dynast Politics Elevates Son in Party, Faces Criticism of Lineage Politics

News 18  

Son of MDMK General Secretary Vaiko has been appointed as the headquarters Secretary of the party after secret voting that happened today at the party HQ in Chennai. But incidentally, MDMK Chief Vaiko is the same person who spoke against the dynast politics, quit DMK and launched his political outfit when DMK patriarch M. Karunanidhi gave prominence to his son …

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MDMK will strive to prevent attack on Tamils in any part of the globe: Vaiko
3 years, 10 months ago

MDMK will strive to prevent attack on Tamils in any part of the globe: Vaiko

The Hindu  

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary Vaiko questioned on the action taken by the Centre to prevent killings of Tamil fishermen by Sri Lankan armed forces. When Centre was questioned on measures taken to prevent such atrocities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said they have constructed houses. Mr. Vaiko said that Prime Minister cannot cheat Tamils by reciting Thirukkural or singing …

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