Chennai, July 27 (IANS) Tamil Nadu’s opposition AIADMK is preparing to convene its Working Committee meeting earlier than usual next month, with party General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) expected to use the forum to strengthen the organisation, address internal dissent, and outline the party’s strategy for the upcoming local body elections.Recognised political parties are required by the Election Commission of India to hold a General Council meeting once a year and Working Committe…
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Coimbatore, July 27 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Revenue Minister Sengottaiyan on Monday asserted that Karnataka would not be allowed to proceed with the proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir project, reiterating the state government’s firm stand on protecting TN’s rights over the Cauvery waters.Reaffirming Tamil Nadu’s opposition to the Mekedatu project, Sengottaiyan declared that Karnataka would not be allowed to move ahead with the proposal. “Not even a single brick will be laid for the Mekedatu…
Chennai, July 26 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar has summoned AIADMK general secretary and Leader of Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami, along with four former AIADMK legislators facing disqualification proceedings under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, to appear before him on July 30 for further clarification in the ongoing defection case.According to a communication issued by the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat, the Speaker has directed former…
Chennai, July 23 (IANS) AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has announced a major protest at Palani in Dindigul district on 25 July, demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the alleged illegal registration of valuable land belonging to the historic Palani Mutt. Accusing the State government of shielding those responsible, he alleged that the ongoing Crime Branch‑Criminal Investigation Department (CB‑CID) probe lacked credibility and would not ensure a fair…
Chennai, July 21 (IANS) With Tamil Nadu facing a widening shortfall in the receipt of Cauvery water during the current water year, the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) is scheduled to meet in New Delhi on Wednesday (July 22), amid growing concerns over the impact of delayed releases on irrigation in the state’s delta districts. The meeting assumes significance as Tamil Nadu has reported a substantial deficit in water realised at Biligundulu, the inter-State measuring point on the Karn…
Chennai, July 20 (IANS) AIADMK General Secretary, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, has urged the Tamil Nadu government to take firm steps to secure the state’s rightful share of Cauvery water at the upcoming meeting of the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA), accusing the ruling government of failing to protect the interests of farmers and the state’s water rights.In a statement issued on Monday, Palaniswami said the livelihoods of farmers in the Cauvery delta and the drinking water needs of p…
Chennai, July 19 (IANS) A sharp political exchange has erupted between the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and the AIADMK after Leader of Opposition (LoP) Edappadi K. Palaniswami accused the state government of failing to protect innocent lives and attempting to silence victims’ families through compensation.In a strongly worded statement, Palaniswami alleged that the TVK government, within just 60 days of assuming office, had begun placing a price on innocent lives.Referring to recent c…
Chennai, July 16 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government will not shield anyone found responsible in either the alleged encroachment of Palani temple land or the custodial death of a remand prisoner in Nagercoil, Energy and Law Minister, R. Nirmalkumar, said on Thursday, asserting that strict legal action would be taken in both cases.Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat after the State Cabinet meeting, the Minister said the government was committed to ensuring a fair and transparent investigation i…
Chennai, July 16 (IANS) The AIADMK leadership has removed 11 office-bearers in Villupuram district from their organisational posts following a violent clash between rival factions during a party cadre meeting, as General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami moved to tighten discipline within the party’s district unit.The action comes days after supporters of senior AIADMK leader C.Ve. Shanmugam and newly appointed Villupuram district secretary Pasupathi allegedly clashed during a cadre meeting he…
Chennai, July 14 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Law Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) joint general secretary R. Nirmalkumar on Tuesday strongly rejected allegations that the ruling party was luring leaders from rival parties through horse-trading, insisting that those joining TVK were doing so out of political conviction rather than monetary inducements. Addressing reporters in Chennai, Nirmalkumar said several leaders from the DMK and the AIADMK had become disillusioned with their respective part…