Chennai, May 4 (IANS) In a stunning political upheaval, actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay secured a massive landslide victory from Tiruchy East by over 26,000 votes, leading his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to a historic debut triumph that has dramatically reshaped Tamil Nadu’s political landscape.Polling for all 234 constituencies was held in a single phase on April 23, with counting conducted across 62 centres on Monday.What began as a four-cornered contest involving the DMK, AIADMK,…
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Chennai, May 4 (IANS) With Tamil Nadu Assembly election trends giving a decisive lead to the newly-formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), clearly reflecting a major shift in the state’s political landscape, party chief Vijay’s father said that his son “always wanted to do something for the society”.On his son’s sterling electoral debut, S.A. Chandrasekhar said: “For more than 20 years, he (Vijay) was planning, and in his mind, he wanted to do something for society. But he was expecting the corre…
Chennai, May 4 (IANS) In a major political upset, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin lost the Kolathur Assembly constituency, marking a significant setback for the DMK and signalling a dramatic shift in the state’s political landscape.The shock defeat comes amid a sweeping surge by actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which has emerged as a formidable new force in Tamil Nadu politics.TVK’s V.S. Babu has emerged as the winner from Kolathur, securing 68,419 votes …
Chennai, March 28 (IANS) The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) is facing growing scrutiny over its delay in announcing candidates for key Assembly constituencies in Chennai, raising questions about its preparedness in the run-up to the Tamil Nadu elections.The prolonged indecision has become a talking point in political circles, particularly as other major parties move ahead with their campaign strategies.Chennai, a politically significant urban battleground, comprises 16 Assembl…
Chennai, March 7 (IANS) The AIADMK, on Saturday, announced a protest against the DMK government, accusing it of neglecting the demands of workers employed in Tamil Nadu’s state-run transport corporations. AIADMK General Secretary and former Chief Minister, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, said on Saturday that Anna Thozhirsanga Peravai, the party’s transport workers’ wing, will organise a protest in Chennai on March 13.According to the announcement, the protest will be held in front of Pallavan Illam, t…
Chennai, Jan 6 (IANS) Alleging that corruption to the tune of Rs 4 lakh crore has taken place during the DMK’s tenure, Leader of the Opposition and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Tuesday submitted a detailed memorandum to Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi, seeking a comprehensive investigation into the charges. Palaniswami met the Governor at his official residence in Guindy, Chennai, where he presented a dossier listing alleged instances of corruption across various government…
Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has formally shifted into election mode ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, unveiling an extensive roadmap for manifesto preparation and candidate selection. According to a statement issued by the party, a 10-member manifesto committee will begin a statewide tour from January 7 to hold consultations with the public and various stakeholder groups. The tour, scheduled to run until January 20, will cover all fi…