Chennai, April 6 (IANS) As Tamil Nadu heads toward a crucial Assembly election, the state’s northern districts are once again in sharp focus, emerging as a decisive region that could significantly influence the overall outcome. The belt, stretching from Cuddalore to Tiruvannamalai, has traditionally played a pivotal role in shaping political fortunes in the state. The DMK enters the contest with a clear structural advantage in the region, having built a strong electoral base over successive elec…
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Chennai, March 25 (IANS) A day after releasing its manifesto for the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the AIADMK on Wednesday moved swiftly to announce its first list of 23 candidates, becoming the first major party to do so. The early release — coming even before finalising seat-sharing arrangements within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which it leads in the state — signals the party’s firm stance on retaining control over constituencies it considers strongholds.The candidat…
Chennai, March 20 (IANS) The AIADMK is set to conclude its seat-sharing arrangements with the BJP and other National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners within the next four days, party general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami announced on Friday, signalling that negotiations are progressing smoothly ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Speaking to reporters, Palaniswami dismissed any speculation of friction within the alliance and expressed confidence that a mutually agreeable formula wo…