Chennai, Feb 19 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu BJP launched a sharp attack on the DMDK for forging an electoral alliance with the DMK ahead of the Assembly elections, declaring that the move was a betrayal of party founder Vijayakanth’s legacy. In a strongly worded post on its official X page, the BJP said, “Captain Vijayakanth dedicated his entire political life to fighting the evil force called the DMK for the sake of the people. The DMK subjected both the Captain and the party he created to humili…
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Chennai, Feb 19 (IANS) AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, accusing him of claiming credit for welfare measures introduced by the previous AIADMK government and engaging in what he termed “sticker politics”.In a post on his social media handle, Palaniswami alleged that the DMK government had failed to implement any significant new schemes since assuming office and was instead rebran…
Chennai, Feb 18 (IANS) The Election Commission has announced the schedule for elections to six vacant Rajya Sabha seats from Tamil Nadu, setting the stage for renewed political negotiations in the state ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. According to the notification, the filing of nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections will begin on February 26, with March 5 being the last date for submission of nomination papers.The elections will be held on March 16, along with polls to Rajya Sabha …
Chennai, Feb 18 (IANS) Premalatha Vijayakanth, general secretary of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), has said her party would announce its decision on an electoral alliance at an appropriate time, even as she signalled openness to the idea of a coalition government with a share in power in Tamil Nadu. Speaking to reporters at the Chennai airport, Premalatha said the party leadership was carefully evaluating its options ahead of the forthcoming Assembly elections.”We will take a consi…
Chennai, Feb 12 (IANS) Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) General Secretary Premalatha Vijayakant on Thursday dismissed speculation that her party was simultaneously negotiating alliances with both Dravidian majors ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, terming the claims baseless and politically motivated.Addressing reporters here, Premalatha said attempts were being made to create confusion regarding the DMDK’s political position, even though leaders from various parties had a…
Chennai, Feb 5 (IANS) Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) has emerged as a crucial ally in the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s early preparations for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with both sides engaged in active negotiations over seat-sharing and long-term political cooperation.The DMK, which is seeking to consolidate its electoral arithmetic well in advance, has reportedly offered the DMDK seven Assembly constituencies along with a Rajya Sabha seat that is set to fall vacant in …
Chennai, Feb 3 (IANS) The DMK is likely to formally begin alliance and seat-sharing discussions from Wednesday as political activities intensified in Tamil Nadu ahead of the Assembly elections. According to political sources, the ruling party is planning to initiate talks with its allies soon. With the Assembly polls drawing closer, the state’s political landscape is rapidly heating up. The opposition camp has already gained momentum after the AIADMK and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) confir…
Chennai, Jan 24 (IANS) With barely two months left for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the ruling DMK is yet to give final shape to its electoral alliance, triggering intense political speculation as the party keeps its cards close to the chest.Once the Election Commission announces the poll schedule — expected by the end of next month — the nomination process will begin almost immediately.Before that, parties are under pressure to finalise alliances, complete seat-sharing arrangements, a…
Chennai, Jan 22 (IANS) With the election to six Rajya Sabha seats from Tamil Nadu due on April 6, the political temperature has begun to rise as major parties and their allies manoeuvre to secure representation in the Upper House. While the ruling DMK appears numerically well placed, and the opposition AIADMK is banking on alliance arithmetic, the contest has triggered fresh negotiations, bargaining and strategic positioning across the state’s political spectrum.Of the six seats falling vacant…
Chennai, Jan 18 (IANS) With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections drawing closer, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to formally launch its campaign with a high-profile rally addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Madurantakam on January 23. The announcement was made on Sunday by Nainar Nagenthran, BJP state president and legislative party leader, signalling the alliance’s intent to mount an aggressive challenge to the ruling DMK.Speaking to reporters, Nagenthran said the Prime Mini…