Chennai, April 18 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and former Tamil Nadu state president of the party, K. Annamalai will campaign on Saturday across several key constituencies in the state, intensifying the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) outreach ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled for April 23.Tamil Nadu is set to witness a four-cornered contest this election, with the DMK-led alliance, the AIADMK-led NDA, Naam Tamilar Katchi, and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam all in the fray.With just days le…
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Chennai, April 16 (IANS) BJP leader A.N.S. Prasad on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the election manifesto unveiled by actor-politician Vijay, alleging that the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) had made “unrealistic and fiscally irresponsible” promises without presenting a credible roadmap for implementation.In a statement, Prasad claimed that the welfare schemes proposed in the manifesto would require at least Rs 6 lakh crore, raising serious concerns over their viability at a time when …
Chennai, April 16 (IANS) The Madras High Court on Thursday agreed to take up two urgent writ petitions on Friday alleging distribution of cash-linked inducements by candidates of the DMK and the AIADMK ahead of the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The division bench of Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan permitted an urgent hearing after submissions by advocate A.P. Suryaprakasam, who has moved the court against several DMK candidates. The bench also ind…
Nagercoil, April 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi combined political outreach with personal interactions during his April 15 visit to Nagercoil in Tamil Nadu, where he met veteran educationist and social worker Gomatam Veeraraghavan Girija after more than three decades and later led a vibrant roadshow that drew large crowds.Sharing his experience on social media, PM Modi described the reunion with Girija Ji as a “delight”, noting her long-standing contribution to education, service, an…
Chennai, April 16 (IANS) With just a week remaining for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, political parties across the state have intensified their campaign efforts, rolling out voter outreach programmes and releasing their election manifestos packed with promises.Major players such as the DMK and the AIADMK have already unveiled their manifestos, seeking to attract voters with a range of welfare and development commitments.Amid this heightened political activity, actor-turned-politician Vijay …
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared highlights from his roadshow in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, asserting that the DMK is headed for defeat and that the NDA will receive the people’s blessings. Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, “Sharing highlights from yesterday’s exceptional roadshow in Nagercoil, which clearly reaffirmed that the DMK is headed for defeat and the NDA will receive the people’s blessings.”He also shared a 1-minut…
Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu), April 13 (IANS) With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections drawing closer, DMK Deputy General Secretary and Thoothukudi MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Monday intensified her campaign, calling on voters to decisively reject the BJP and its allies in the state. Addressing a gathering at Gangaikondan while canvassing for DMK candidate S. Subramanian in the Tirunelveli Assembly constituency, Kanimozhi accused the BJP-led Union government of consistently denying Tamil Nadu its righ…
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) functionaries across Tamil Nadu through a video conference at 4 p.m. on Monday, as part of an outreach programme aimed at energising the party’s grassroots network ahead of the Assembly elections. The interaction will be conducted via the NaMo App, with booth-level workers invited to participate after registering on the platform.Sharing this information, PM Modi on Sunday posted on his X handl…
Salem (Tamil Nadu), April 12 (IANS) Amid an ongoing internal rift within the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, party founder S. Ramadoss was hospitalised on Sunday after collapsing during a campaign rally in Salem district, triggering concern among supporters and party workers.The PMK has been witnessing a visible leadership divide between Ramadoss and his son, party President Anbumani Ramadoss, with both leaders operating independently and asserting control…
Chennai, April 12 (IANS) With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, political activity across the state has intensified, as political parties enter the final phase of high-voltage campaigning. The counting of votes will take place on May 4, with results expected the same day. As part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is contesting 27 Assembly seats in alliance with the AIADMK. Among the key Assembly constituencies is Sattur in Virudhu…