Chennai, April 23 (IANS) First-time voters across Tamil Nadu displayed strong enthusiasm as they stepped out to cast their ballots in the Assembly elections, expressing hope that the newly elected government will prioritise the state’s development. Polling for the high-stakes Tamil Nadu Assembly elections across all 234 constituencies began at 7 a.m., with over 5.73 crore eligible voters set to decide the fate of 4,023 candidates in a fiercely contested four-cornered battle. Voting commenced ear…
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Chennai, April 21 (IANS) Tamil Nadu is set to experience continued hot conditions over the next few days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that temperatures across interior districts are likely to remain 2–3 degree Celsius above normal.In Chennai, the mercury is expected to hover around 37–38 degree Celsius, accompanied by high humidity levels, making conditions uncomfortable for residents.At the same time, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast light to …
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…
Chennai, April 15 (IANS) With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, political activity across the state has intensified, with major parties ramping up their campaigns to secure voter support. The counting of votes will take place on May 4, and the results will be declared the same day. Amid the high-stakes electoral battle, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin continued his campaign trail on Wednesday, focusing on the Dharmapuri district, a…
Coimbatore, April 14 (IANS) Actor-turned-politician Vijay is set to intensify his election campaign in Tiruppur on Tuesday evening, canvassing support for candidates of his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), across eight key Assembly constituencies.According to party sources, Vijay will campaign in Tiruppur North, Tiruppur South, Avinashi, Palladam, Kangayam, Dharapuram, Udumalpet, and Madathukulam constituencies as part of a high-energy outreach programme aimed at consolidating support ahea…
Chennai, April 8 (IANS) Tamil Nadu has witnessed a significant rise in first-time voters ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, with the number of electors in the 18-19 age group increasing by nearly 33.6 per cent, according to data released by the Chief Electoral Officer’s office on Wednesday.The number of young voters has climbed from 10.9 lakh during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections to 14.6 lakh at present, reflecting a notable shift in the state’s electoral demographics.The overall electo…
Dharmapuri (Tamil Nadu), April 6 (IANS) Asset details of PMK candidate Sowmiya Anbumani, who is contesting from the Dharmapuri Assembly constituency, have been made public following the filing of her nomination papers on the final day of submissions for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. According to her election affidavit, Sowmiya Anbumani has declared total assets worth Rs 65.94 crore, comprising both movable and immovable properties. The disclosure offers a detailed look into her fin…
Chennai, March 28 (IANS) The Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) on Saturday released its list of 10 candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, signalling a calibrated mix of legacy, experience, and generational transition within the party. At the forefront of the list is party general secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth, who will contest from Vridhachalam, a constituency closely associated with the late party founder Vijayakanth, fondly remembered as “Captain.” The de…
Chennai, March 28 (IANS) Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), the AIADMK General Secretary and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, will launch the final phase of his statewide campaign titled “Protect the People; Retrieve Tamil Nadu” from April 2, intensifying preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled on April 23, party sources said on Saturday. The campaign, set to run until April 19, is aimed at consolidating support for candidates of the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA)….
Chennai, March 25 (IANS) In a significant step towards consolidating its electoral strategy for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has finalised a key seat-sharing agreement with the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), allocating 18 constituencies to its alliance partner within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The decision comes as part of AIADMK’s broader efforts to strengthen its coalition arithmetic and ensure a cohesive campaig…