Chennai, July 11 (IANS) Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) General Secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran on Saturday triggered fresh political debate in Tamil Nadu by suggesting that a future alliance between the DMK and the AIADMK could not be ruled out, saying that political equations often change according to circumstances rather than ideology. Speaking to reporters in Madurai, Dhinakaran said political alliances should not be viewed through different standards depending on the parties involved. The …
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Chennai, July 6 (IANS) AIADMK functionaries have urged party General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) to consider bringing Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) General Secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran back into the AIADMK, arguing that such a move would significantly strengthen the party in the Cauvery Delta and southern districts of Tamil Nadu. The demand reportedly came during a series of consultation meetings convened by Palaniswami with district-level office-bearers to review the party’…
Chennai, July 6 (IANS) Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) General Secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran on Monday urged the Tamil Nadu government to immediately move the Supreme Court with a contempt petition against the Karnataka government, alleging that it has initiated unauthorised activities related to the proposed Mekedatu dam project across the Cauvery river.In a post on X, Dhinakaran said Tamil Nadu farmers who recently visited the Mekedatu region had alleged that Karnataka had initiated survey …
Chennai, June 24 (IANS) The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) council is set to meet on Wednesday for the first time in four months, following a break caused by the Assembly elections and the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct. The meeting is expected to draw attention from both residents and political observers. While citizens hope that long-pending civic grievances will be taken up by their elected representatives, political circles are watching developments related to councillors joinin…
Chennai, June 8 (IANS) AMMK General Secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran on Monday questioned the Tamil Nadu government’s ability to retain major industrial investments after reports suggested that Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), which had earlier signed an MoU with the previous Tamil Nadu government for a Rs 29,000-crore project in Thoothukudi, has now entered into an agreement with the Andhra Pradesh government. In a statement, Dhinakaran said the development was a matter of serious concern …
Chennai, June 6 (IANS) Speculation is mounting in Tamil Nadu political circles that former AIADMK ministers C.V. Shanmugam and C. Vijayabaskar, along with a few other senior leaders, could join the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) at the party’s Panaiyur headquarters on Sunday. The reports come amid continuing political realignments that have reshaped the state’s Opposition landscape following the 2026 Assembly election.TVK emerged as the single-largest party in the Assembly elections, winning…
Chennai, May 25 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s government came under sharp attack from Opposition parties on Monday over the law and order situation in the state, with leaders questioning the administration’s handling of crimes against women, children, and public safety. Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin demanded that the Chief Minister explain the concrete measures taken by his government to curb rising criminal incidents, particularly offences involving women …
Chennai, May 25 (IANS) AMMK General Secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran on Monday criticised the Tamil Nadu government over the safety of women and children following reports of the alleged sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl in Villupuram district.He urged Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to give greater attention to public safety and take stronger measures to prevent crimes against women and minors.In a statement, Dhinakaran referred to media reports which stated that a person had been arrested in con…
Chennai, May 17 (IANS) AMMK General Secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and the ruling TVK government in Tamil Nadu, questioning the stability of the administration and accusing it of compromising its political principles for the sake of power. Addressing a press conference in Tiruchy, Dhinakaran said the present political arrangement surrounding the TVK government appeared unstable and raised doubts over whether the alliance structure …
Chennai, May 12 (IANS) J.C.D. Prabhakar was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, while Ravi Shankar was chosen as the Deputy Speaker during the second day of the 17th Assembly session held amid a tense political atmosphere following the recently concluded elections. The development assumes significance as the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led coalition government headed by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay continues to consolidate its position in th…